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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1939

Page

11

West Logan Grade School addition to be dedicated

Dedicatory ceremonies at 8 o'clock in the West Grade School auditorium will mark the formal acceptance of the new addition by the Logan school board. State finance director Robert R. Bangham will speak, with Supt. G. E. Carr giving the welcome. Music by Minnie Louise Bowen and West PTA president Lavon Goodlive will preside. construction official C. A. Yeager, WPA representative L. A. Kreuger, and board president Harry H. Wright have roles. pupils will participate.

L. A. Kreuger WPA Harry H. Wright

Red Cross Annual Drive Reports Near $700 in County

Logan reports about 700 dollars raised so far in the Red Cross roll call drive with many rural areas still tallying. Officials hope the county quota of 1000 dollars will be reached as reports from city districts are incomplete.

Logan Red Cross

Logan Rockbridge Dominate Buchtel 34 to 6 on Good Hope Floor

Logan Rockbridge basketball team routed Buchtel High 34 to 6 on the Good Hope floor. Coach Jack Jones fields a veteran lineup led by Gene Couch with 10 points and Bill Hahn with 9. teammates include Paul Hill Bob Sterling Bill Hahn and Ralph Johnson.

Logan -Rockbridge Buchtel High Good Hope Jack Jones Gene Couch Paul Hill Bob Sterling Bill Hahn Ralph Johnson Couch Hahn

Logan-Miller Chapel Grange Initiation Held with 20 Candidates

Logan-Miller Chapel Grange initiation took place Wednesday evening with 20 candidates earning the first and second degrees. York Grange of Athens County conferred the work as 100 witnesses observed the ceremonies, many candidates from Logan. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lyke, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Jacoby, Judge and Mrs. Phil Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moorehead, Mr. and Mrs. Okey Hysell, Mrs. Ada Hoskins, Miss Thelma Keyes, Mrs. Katie Walker, Miss Esther O'Neil, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lyke, Retta Eckels, Gladys Huston and Marjorie Hutchins.

LOGAN Miller Chapel York Grange Athens County W. E. Lyke Everett Jacoby Phil Henderson Ralph Moorehead Okey Hysell Ada Hoskins Thelma Keyes Katie Walker

Former Logan Gridder on Wesleyan Squad

Logan native Albert Leonard, a sophomore quarterback at Ohio Wesleyan, trains with the varsity this year. Coach George Gauthier says he is getting along fine and expected to develop into a fine player before his career ends. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter A Leonard.

Logan George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan Albert Abe” Leonard Gauthier Logan High School Walter A. Leonard

Bricker Attends Columbus Elks Initiation Evening

Local Elks members traveled to Columbus Wednesday for initiation with Gov. John W. Bricker among several candidates. From here were William Arnold William Durant Fred Carpenter Owen Hammond W D Braddock and William J Davis.

Clarence Blosser Re-elected Director Of Central Ohio Restaurant Group

Clarence Blosser of Logan was re elected to the Central Ohio Restaurant association board at a Mt. Vernon meeting Tuesday evening marking his third straight year on the panel. He was accompanied by Harry Mack. Logan also reports Al Hunnel was taken into custody Thursday by Deputy Sheriff Ray Zanner on a non support charge at his home, per Columbus officers.

Logan Columbus al Hunnel Ray Zanner

Local Youth develops hobby of amateur photography

Hasreal Hobby Logan Roy Curl of North Street is pursuing amateur photography with extensive effort in taking, developing, and printing his own photos. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Curl.

Logan Roy Curl North St A. J. Curl

First Baptist Church Plans Vesper Services

Gallipolis church schedules vesper services Sunday at 4 p m by World Wide Guild members. Mrs George Sagen leads the program with both Senior and Junior Guild singing Christmas carols and Miss Frances Conde narrating a Christmas story. Auditorium to be candle lighted.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church George Sagen Frances Condee

Logan Social Notes Highlight County Women Clubs

A Logan survey tallies about 70 women clubs in town across literary study needlework social and bridge groups. The Little Theater Group and Comet Club staged meetings with plans for plays and Christmas events as others hosted gatherings at homes and churches.

Logan Business and Professional Women's Club Parent-Teachers Little Theater Group Girl Scout Central Organization

Union Furnace Triumphs Over Logan Juniors

Union Furnace junior team defeated Logan Juniors 21 to 7 in a practice game at Union Furnace. Coach Max Bunce has trained both varsity and junior teams to peak for the league season opening next Friday. the varsity expect strong challenges from rival clubs this year.

Logan Union Furnace Max Bunce Starr Townshipers Bunce

Columbus Manager Praises Logan Band

Logan E. W. Parkin who led the Christmas parade in Columbus praised the Logan Chieftain band. In a letter to Supt G E Carr he said the Logan band tops many high school bands in various cities with sincere praise.

LOGAN E. W. Parkin Columbus Logan Chieftain G. E. Carr

Waiting List to Be Created for Logan Patrolmen

The city civil service commission announced a new eligibility list for patrolmen. An examination will be held at 1 p m next Thursday. Only Harrison Litherrland appears on the current list. applicants must be Logan residents aged 21 to 45.

Logan City Civil Service Commission Nno Harrison Litherland

Logan Shaw Reaps Four Bushel Hybrids In 1911 Season

Logan Paul Shaw, a Good Hope Township farmer, reports success with Hybrid Corn W 17. Many of his shocks yield as much as four bushels this season.

Logan Paul Shaw Good Hope Township

Logan Churches Plan Program of Special Services

Logan area churches announce a Sunday schedule of sermons at multiple churches including Methodist with Dr J Ira Jones and a 3 pm lecture by Prof Justina M Eidis. Evening programs feature The Christian Headline, choir music, and a county wide contest with Esther Ebert and Vivian Rheinscheid.

Logan Churches Plan Stanley W. Wiant Cecil Harding Jones First Presbyterian Church Harriet Gibson Weymueller E. B. White United Brethren Church Prince of Peace Esther Ebert Laurelville Vivian Rheinscheid Logan God Trinity Lutheran Church Elmer Bliss St. Matthew Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde Sam F. Dower St. Paul Episcopal Church Smythe H. Landsay West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church Floyd Thompson W. E. Appleman Enterprise United Brethren Church Talmadge C. Gregory

Playground Shelter House Nears Finish in Logan

The Orchard Street playground shelter, a 24 by 40 foot brick structure, nears completion under the Logan Kiwanis Club sponsorship begun over a year ago. It is wired for electricity, an open fireplace is being laid, and a dirt floor will be poured later as a concrete surface. The project, supervised by Pascal Tigner, will allow winter play for district children.

LOGAN Orchard St Logan Kiwanis Club Pascal Tigner

Logan Dealer Buys Prize Feeder Cattle

Fred Knox, local dealer, bought three top feeder cattle from Edward Iles of J. G. Collins farm near Enterprise. One animal shown at the state fair by Kenneth Lies weighed 985 pounds and was under a year old.

Little Theater Guild Plans Three Plays for December

Members met at the First Presbyterian Church to finalize plans for the Guilds first program at East Grade auditorium on December 8. The three one act plays are The Red Carnations Trifles and The Tea Pot on the Rocks.

Little Theater Group The Presbyterian Church Carl Harsh East School Harry Thomas Case Risch Blosser Logan Little Theater Guild First Presbyterian Church East Grade

Transients Released After Police Questioning

Carl C. Clutter of E. Liverpool Rt. 2 and Elmer Leon Huffman of Lima were released after police questioned them about loitering in the city. Patrolman A. F. Evans took them into custody early Thursday while they were en route from West Virginia seeking work.

Logan Carl C. Clutter E. Liverpool Rt. 2 Elmer Leon Huffman E. Grand Ave Lima A. F. Evans Huffman West Virginia

Three Boys Pass Test For Eagle Scout Rank

LOGAN local Boy Scouts Charles Rauch Eldon Carr and Jonas Morris have passed tests for Eagle Scout rank. They will travel to Columbus on December 10 for the rank conferment by Central Ohio Council officials.

Logan Charles Rauch C. F. Rauch Eldon Carr G. E. Carr Jonas Morris Thomas Morris Columbus Central Ohio

Corn Picker Machines Reach Hocking County Farms

Three corn picker machines were introduced this season in Hocking County. Local farmers owning the equipment include William Hahn of Good Hope Township Jack Dougherty and the Holloway Brothers of Green Township.

LOGAN Hocking County William Hahn Good Hope Township Jack Dougherty Holloway Brothers Green Township

Condition Favorable for Mrs. Mohler After Surgery

Mrs. Jacob Mohler of Green Township is reported improved after a serious operation at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Jacob Mohler Green Township Cherrington Hospital

Dr Lacock Tests for TB at Sand Run

Logan health commissioner Dr W B Lacock and staff member Miss Bertha Madlener visited Sand Run to read tuberculosis skin tests from earlier in the week. Of 26 tested, one positive. 16 more were tested, including children and several home adults.

Dr. Lacock

Hocking Co. Car Sales Show Slower Mid Month Pace

Logan reports November closed with 29 new car sales by Hocking County dealers. Early in the month the pace suggested more than one car per day but sales slowed in the second half as dealers struggled to secure new models.

Logan Hocking County

Oma Stewart seeks divorce decree and child custody

Oma Stewart files Thursday for divorce from James T. Stewart in a cruelty case. She seeks custody of the minor children and requests temporary and permanent alimony for support.

Logan Oma Stewart James T. Stewart

Florence Kline Entered Cherryton Hospital in Convulsions

Mrs. Florence Kline Briel of Nelsonville was admitted to Cherrington Hospital Thursday morning after convulsions and is in serious condition.

Logan Florence Klinebriel Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

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