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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1939

Page

13

Logan Cage Opener With Bremen To Be a Benefit Night

Logan Chieftains open basketball season hosting Bremen in a Don Riddlebarger Benefit Night. Proceeds go to the injured athlete's hospital expenses. Coach Bender tests his lineup with possible starters including McBride Johnston Conrad Mowery Beougher. The program opens with a Reserve game and features the Logan High School Band.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Bremen Don Riddlebarger Gross Bender Bob McBride Bill Johnston Trace Conrad Peck Mowery Clyde Beougher Tommy Brehm Junior Wells Eddie Cole Eldon Carr Logan High School

Further Tuberculosis Tests Are Planned

Logan health officials plan more tuberculosis tests at Sand Run after last week’s screening found nine cases. Seven adults and two children were affected, with four already examined in Logan and others to be re tested. Officials praise Sand Run cooperation and emphasize early detection for treatment.

Logan Sand Run W. B. Lacock

George Shaw Granted Divorce in Logan Court

Willful absence for more than three years led Judge Phil Henderson to grant an uncontested divorce to George B. Shaw from Mary E. Shaw in Logan Court. The couple wed in 1922 and have not cohabited since 1933.

Board To Discuss Milk Supply Problem

Logan City Board of Health will convene at City Hall Tuesday evening to discuss milk supply concerns. Milk distributors of Logan have been invited to attend as the department launches a program aimed at improving local milk availability.

Logan City Board of Health City Hal

Logan Decorates City Buildings for Holidays

City hall and other municipal buildings will be decorated this week according to Mayor Dallas Kinser. The tradition began last year and decorations cover City Hall rest room and the fire and police headquarters.

Logan Dallas Kinser

Condition Improves After Severe Nosebleed

Mrs. J. M. Cooley of Warner Ave. is improved after a severe nosebleed attack. She sat up for the first time on Saturday.

Logan J. M. Cooley Warner Ave

Logan Mayor Praised for Welcoming Jackson Fans

Mayor Dallas Kinser receives a letter from O H P Snyder praising Logan hospitality during the annual Jackson High School game. The missive commends the welcoming letter to visiting fans, the band, fire department, and officials, and hopes for reciprocal hospitality next year.

Kinser Logan Dallas Kinser O. H. P. Snyder Jackson High School Jackson

Capital University Dean Describes European Travels

Dean Justina Eidis of Capital University Columbus spoke at the Methodist Church in Logan about conditions in central Europe. She recounted studies in Czechoslovakia Poland Austria Hungary and Germany with interpreter Joseph Spilda, shared impressions of Prague and the national festival, and noted Czech and Slovak Hungarian histories and living conditions. A silver offering followed to aid under privileged Logan children.

Logan Europe Justina Eidis Capital University Columbus Mayme Bowen J. G. Cole Stanley W. Wiant Eidis Czechoslovakia Poland Austria Hungary Germany Joseph Spilda Spilda Lutheran Church Mr. Spilda Dean Ejichs Prague iShe Dean Eidis Iin Eicis Charles University Joseph Budapest Ejichs

Logan Man Builds Bird Feeder Houses

C. W. Ziegler of this city constructs bird feeder houses for locals to help birds through winter. He delivered one feeder to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hack on Saturday and is preparing another for Mr. and Mrs. John Krieg, with several more planned.

Logan C. W. Ziegler Lawrence Hack John Krieg

Mrs Shepard Called to Newark by Mother's Death

Miss Mary Shepard a teacher in the East Grade Building was summoned to Newark by her mother s death. Mrs Shepard formerly resided in Logan. A number of Logan residents traveled to Newark Sunday to visit the Shepard home.

Logan Mary Shepard Newark Shepard

Logan Plans Colored Lights for Boulevard

Ohio Power Co officials cooperate with Mayor Dallas Kinser to prepare the boulevard for Christmas. Lights will be alternated red white and green to add to the holiday spirit.

Logan—Ohio Power Co Dallas Kinser

Logan Captain McBride Invited to Ohio All Stars

Logan Chieftains captain Robert McBride received an invitation to join Ohio high schools 18 member Kumquat game squad in Florida during the holidays. He and Joe Karshner traveled to Columbus Sunday to finalize travel arrangements after consulting coach Bender. The team departs December 18 for Columbus to join the Florida trip.

LOGAN Robert MceBride Logan Chieftains Ohio Florida McBride Joe Karshner Columbus Bender Logan High Southland

Logan Brief Social Notes

Saturday Club members were entertained at 3 o'clock by Mrs. Anna Cole at the White House. Mrs. D. A. Rannells led the program with a paper on sacred music and a chorus. Special numbers featured Mrs. Walter E. Brehm, Mrs. W. B. Lacock, Carlos A. Gaffin, Miss Minnie Moore, and Miss Eleanor Durr. A sale by Ohio School for the Blind students followed, and a buffet supper was served. Next meeting will be December 16 at Miss Minnie Moore's home with a dinner to be arranged.

Anna Cole White House D. A. Rannells Walter E. Brehm W. B. Lacock Carlos A. Gaffin Minnie Moore Eleanor Durr Lawrence Hack John Allen Warren Bright Stanton Pond George van Fossen Harry J. Stevenson Lester Risch George C. Hengst C. S. Clark John A. Wellman

Logan Personal Notes from Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wellington of Nelsonville were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Savely in Starr Township. Gerald Savely of Lancaster also visited. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sisson of this city spent Sunday evening in Athens with Mr. and Mrs. Byron Wolfe.

Logan Frank Wellington Nelsonville John Savely Starr Township Gerald Savely Lancaster Harold Sisson Athens Byron Wolfe

City seeks help naming parks commission in charge

Logan report says Mayor Dallas Kinser plans to ask the incoming council to assist in naming a parks commission that will oversee Rachelmacher and Worthington Parks. The article notes needs for restrooms at Kacheimacher Park and hopes for funding a program to install facilities.

Legion Committee Seeks New Members

Logan Post American Legion meets Tuesday with the membership committee hoping for new members. The refreshments committee reports oyster soup will be served after the business session.

Legion Committee Logan Logan Post American Legion

Logan Fees Total 323.75 In November

Fees collected in the certificate of title office for November totalled 323.75 per D. W. Feather clerk of courts. County share 222.25 and city share 101.50. Mrs Earl Kitchen of South Bloomingville moved from Cherrington Hospital to her home after several days of treatment.

Logan Certificate of Title Office D. W. Feather

Deem In Hospital Improved at Holzer

Gallipolis Postmaster William F Deem age 70 of Kananga is an observation patient at Holzer Hospital and his condition is reported improved.

Extension Agents Urge More Quality Meat from Hocking Farmers

Logan extension officials urge Hocking County farmers to raise more quality meat as 85 percent of family income is spent on food and 35 to 40 percent of that on meat. Smoot cites three recent Les farm cattle showing quality meat from good feeding and care, including the first 4-H steer at the State Fair from Hocking County.

Logan— Extension Service Hocking County James R. Smoot Edward Les H. G. Collins Ani Mals Kenneth Iles Smoot

Firemen Seek Names For Toy Distribution

Logan officials request recipients of Christmas toys to provide names and addresses. Each child must be listed separately with age and sex. The program targets children 12 years and under this year.

Logan

Benefit Show Collects 400 More Used Toys in Logan A

The New Ruble Theater hosted a benefit show that gathered nearly 400 additional used toys. Mayor Dallas Kinser attended to help collect and transfer the toys to the Engine House for repairs before Christmas distribution, with thanks from the mayor and firemen.

Logan Ruble Theater Dallas Kinser

Chesterhill News Briefs Roundup of Local Updates

Local notices report illnesses including Charles Cornill pneumonia Mona Mae Ewart appendicitis and Mrs Cora Niceswanger ill. Property sale on Main Street moves to Charles Talbott with repairs planned in spring. Several residents travel or visit Columbus and Cleveland for health and family reasons.

Chesterhill Charles Cornell Jay Glassford Main Street Charles Talbott Glassford Talbott Mona Mae C. V. Ewart Pauline Harris Abbey Denny Ann Daugherty Emery Spurrier Marysville White Cross Hospital Columbus Helen Worrall Oak Harbor P. C. Worrall Alma Duncan University Hospital, Columbus Wilford Smith Chester Parsons Elliott Glenn Southern California Hettie Woodward Lucy Fisher McConnelsville Ruth Hale Marietta G. C. Nutter Oakland Church Everett Newburn Eileen Vercoe Doris Wymer Mr. Wymer Gail Snyder Cleveland A. M. Hummel W. M. Snyder Clair Daugherty Mr. Daugherty Eli Daugherty Mms Jane Blackburn Wayne Blackburn Gallipolis Ray Blackburn Coshocton Captain McKeown Maria Murray Carr Zealand Michigan Carr Dale Lochary

Montreal ranks as world’s second largest French speaking city

The text states Montreal is the second largest city where French is spoken globally. It also asserts frost is not frozen dew, presenting a definitional contrast.

Montreal

Three First Aid Classes Organized In Hocking County

The Hocking County Chapter of the Red Cross offers three first aid courses across the county. About 50 drivers are enrolled in the city class with high enrollments in Murray City and South Bloomingville. Some bus drivers have not yet enrolled and are urged to join to be certified after the course ends.

Logan Hocking County The Red Cross State Department of Education Murray City South Bloomingville

Grandpa Jones and His Grandsons entertainment at Coolville High

Torch Brief notes announce a Methodist Sunday School event titled Grandpa Jones and His Grandsons. The show is set for Wednesday evening December 6 at Coolville high school auditorium. Local residents and visitors are listed as guests and callers across several towns.

Methodist Sunday School Grandpa Jones Coolville Harley Russell Albany Chicago Earl Parkins Huntington W. Va Frank Clark Louella Clark Arthur Romine Athens Fanny Romine Lillie Watson D. P. Watson Belpre Myrtle Morrison Cyrus R. D Georgia Stout Ona Russell Victor Russell C. E. Newman Little Hocking Bert Baldwin Morrie Webster Marietta E. H. Wilson E. A. Heiney Washington, Pa Goldie Gladwell Joe Humphrey Reedsville R. C Pennsylvania Jess Smith Mary Jo Everett Coulson Everett Buckley Mattie Gladwell Lancaster Ben Davis Arthur Theobald Cincinnati Mary Hitchcock

Christian Living School Ends at Rio Grande

Rio Grande College closed the "School for Christian Living" conducted quarterly by Dean W. T. Packer. Musical offerings included a girls sextette with Janet George Lena O'Mara Emily Foster Anna Brooks Dolly Justice Martha Schumacher and a male quartet featuring Thomas Lasley Fred McKinley Tom Kelton and Franklin Buchanan.

Gallipolis Christian Living Rio Grande College W. T. Packer Janet George Lena O'Mara Emily Foster Anna Brooks Dolly Justice Martha Schumacher Thomas Lasley Fred McKinley Tom Kelton Franklin Buchanan

Bradbury Misplaces Bill in Making Change

Bradbury, a ticket taker at the Silver Bridge, lost a $20 bill Sunday while making change for a passenger. Gallipolis Chief John Fraley stopped a car but the missing bill was not found. Bradbury believes he handed the money back with other change.

Gallipolis H. Poe Bradbury Silver Bridge John Fraley Bradbury

Baptist Vesper Service Draws Large Audience

A vesper service at First Baptist Church in Gallipolis Sunday at 4 p.m. drew a large and appreciative audience. Choral and individual numbers were sung, the auditorium candle lit, and the service directed by Mrs. George Sagen left a strong impression.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church George Sagen

Hope for No Fatality Record During Year

Logan city reports no fatal accidents in the first eleven months of the year and officials hope December will pass without a fatality in the nationwide safety campaign. Last year had one December fatality. the program began in 1938.

Logan

Athens Pastor Will Address Stewart Group

Stewart High School Auditorium will host Rev. Fred Luchs presenting a European affairs talk with 1,100 feet of motion pictures on Monday evening December 4. The event is sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society of the Stewart M E Church.

Stewart Stewart High School Fred Luchs Europe Ladies Aid Society Stewart M. E. Church Howard Biggins Villa Cunningham Blanche Bean Guysville Doren Brill Addie Balderson Arthur Wetherell Howard Billy Biggins Carrie Hawk Earl Linton Nadine Brawley Russell Parsons Dorothy Meek Clarice Linton Richard Campbell Adah Ruth Sutton Foster Starlin Margaret Jandes Ralph Bartlett Edward White Orin Dale Wright Virginia Coleman Dorothea Mace Blanche Dye Doris Poston Gail Steinmetz Harold Miller Jack Carsey Eleanore Welch

November Mild Month in Police Courts

Logan police logged 14 arrests in November, 13 fewer than October. Causes included drunkenness seven cases and one each for assault and battery, running a red light, double parking, over time parking, failure to stop, and driving under the influence. Two motor vehicle accidents were investigated, on November 11 and November 30.

Logan

Condition of Clyde Bloomfield Improves

Improvement is reported in the condition of Clyde Bloomfield who is under a physician’s care at his home. He suffered a recurrence of lump jaw over a week ago and his eyes continue to give him trouble.

Logan Clyde Bloomfield

Burial Group Annual Meeting Election at 7 PM

The Logan Workmen's Mutual Burial Association will hold its annual business meeting at their hall at 7 oclock Wednesday evening December 6. Officers will be elected for next year and refreshments will be served after the session.

Logan — Workmen's Mutual Burial Association

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Messenger George Shaw Logan Court W. Union St Kenneth Wolvin WPA Detroit Welfare Department Dolores Ronny Kenneth, Jr Fred C Banders Curry Loan and Guaranty Company Court Street Athens, Ohio Logan Man Ohio All-Stars Parks Commission Firemen Chesterhill News L. O. O. F. Temple I. R. Goldberg Optometrist Worstell Bldg N. Court St Zenner’s Dept Torch Christian Living School Rio Grande Bill Stewart Group Jim Josten Mgr Ae le NG Carpenter Maytag Co Glouster Pomeroy
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