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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1938

Page

10

Hocking Schedule Open Friday With Six Teams

Coaches and officials met at the Krumlauf home to discuss basketball rules for the season. Six teams Murray City Carbon Hill Union Furnace Rockbridge Gibisonville and Laurelville have played pre schedule games to prepare lineups as the season runs through February.

Logan Harry Krumlauf Warner Ave Murray City Carbon Hill Union Furnace Rockbridge Gibisonville Laurelville

Scout Leaders Are To Meet In Logan District Assembly

Annual meeting of Hocking District Boy Scout officials will be held at the Logan Chamber of Commerce office at 7 30 p m Wednesday Dec 14. G F Carr is chairman in charge of arrangements. Reports will be submitted and election of officers will be held. H E Kirk C B Donahue and Joe Brown are nominating committee members. Howard Kautz field representative said a speaker would be procured with announcement later.

Logan Hocking Logan Chamber of Commerce G. FE. Carr H. E. Kirk C. B. Donahue Joe Brown Court of Honor Howard Kautz

Traffic Collisions Reported in Hocking

In Logan on Route 75 near Webb Summit a collision involving R. B. Iles and Thomas Bush Jr left both cars badly damaged and a pole broken after Lescar left the highway. no injuries reported. A separate crash on U S Route 33 north of Lancaster left Lloyd Canan’s car and a truck owned by L W Hannon damaged with no injuries.

Logan R. B. Iles Thomas Bush, Jr Marion Township Webb Summit Lescar Lloyd Canan Logan City L. W. Hannon Lancaster

Scouts Honor Court In Columbus Sunday

Scouts and Scouters from Central Ohio including Logan and Hocking County meet at Memorial Hall in Columbus at 2 45 p m Sunday for the council wide annual court of honor Thirty outstanding Scouts will be awarded the rank of Eagle Scouts Governor elect John W Bricker will be principal speaker and a member of the executive board of the Central Ohio Area Council Chief Justice Carl V Weygandt will also participate

Logan Central Ohio Hocking County Columbus Memorial Hall Council John W. Bricker Central Ohio Area Council Carl V. Weygandt

New Well Near Waterworks Plant Expected to Finish Today

A new well at the waterworks plant is nearly complete, with drillers reporting 57 feet reached and five more feet to drill. After completion the well will be equipped, tested, and connected to the plant as soon as possible.

Logan

Tinglers Await Sentencing In County Jail

Mr and Mrs George Tingler of Zanesville are held in the county jail awaiting sentence by Judge E L Ewing after pleading guilty last week. Mr Tingler faces failure to provide while Mrs Tingler is held for contributing to the delinquency of minors.

Logan George Tingler Zanesville E. L. Ewing Tingler

Mrs Lena Shaw Dies In Marion Township

Logan obituary notes the death at home in Marion Township of Mrs Lena Shaw age 49 after months of illness from heart disease. She was wife of Robert Shaw and mother to Magdalene. survived by two sisters and a brother.

Lena Shaw Marion Township Logan Robert Shaw Magdalene

State Taxes for Road Fund Sent to Logan County

Logan Hocking County received a $12,000 check from the state auditor on Monday for its share of the gasoline tax. The funds will be applied to the county road fund.

Logan — Hocking County

Farm Officers Elected At Ilesboro Institute

Logan elected officers for next year at the former institute in Ilesboro. Andrew Rauber will succeed W H Mowrey as president. Porter Heigle is named vice president. Thelma Mowrey is secretary and Mrs Frank Mosure is hostess.

LOGAN Ilesboro Andrew Rauber W. H. Mowrey Porter Heigle Thelma Mowrey Frank Mosure

Dr Chapman Speaks to Local Nazarene Congregation

Dr J B Chapman Kansas City general superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene addressed a large Logan congregation Sunday evening at the local Nazarene church. He spoke on Latin America and its significance to the denomination and mission work.

Logan Latin America J. B. Chapman Kansas City Church of the Nazarene

Don McGarva Fined $150 In Common Pleas Court

Logan officials fined Don McGarva of Murray City 150 plus costs after he pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a gallon of whiskey. He was arrested by State Liquor Department inspectors and also faced earlier charges for possession and maintaining a place selling intoxicants. The court gave 20 days of jail time.

Methodist Church Evangelistic Services Attract Large Crowds

Large congregations attend evening evangelistic services at the Methodist Church led by Rev. Mc Combe as the second week begins. Sunday evening drew about 700 people with the Brown Metropolitan Jubilee Singers providing music.

Rabbit Supper Planned by Logan Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity

The Logan Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity will host a rabbit supper next Monday evening at their rooms. Guests will include members of the Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority. Committee members are Edward Eberst Cleon Tucker Tom Walsh Bruce Brandt and Don Ohlinger. Entertainment coordinators are Judge Phil Henderson Floyd Iles and Claude Bright.

LOGAN Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Edward Eberst Cleon Tucker Tom Walsh Bruce Brandt Don Ohlinger Phil Henderson Floyd Iles Claude Bright

Logan-Carl Clendenen Ill at Home with Deep Cold

Carl Clendenen son of the Rev and Mrs C B Clendenen is ill at his home with a deep cold. He serves as a Messenger carrier.

Logan Carl

Training school for 1939 officers planned by Logan Kiwanis

The Logan Kiwanis Club arranged a training school for 1939 officers and committee chairmen to be held Tuesday evening February 13. Dr. James H. McCombe will speak at the regular meeting that evening. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Rockbridge United Brethren Church for Thomas Vickrey with Rev. L. W. Tuttle conducting and burial in Fairview Cemetery.

LOGAN Logan Kiwanis Club James H. McCombe Rockbridge

Antioch College Actor Leads In Nuremberg Egg

Logan Raymond C Lanning a junior at Antioch College will have a leading role in the drama Nuremberg Egg to be presented Friday and Saturday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R R Lanning of this city. Logan’s casting highlights the college theater lineup.

Logan Raymond C. Lanning Antioch College Mr. Lanning R. R. Lanning

Logan Family Welcomes Son at Cherrington Hospital

Mr and Mrs Fred Liff of this city announce the birth of a son at Cherrington Hospital Monday morning.

Logan Fred Liff Cherrington Hospital

Mrs Stanley Baker Visits Relatives in Columbus and Westerville

Mrs. Stanley W. Baker returned Sunday after a trip begun Thursday to Columbus and Westerville. She visited her son Jack in Columbus and other relatives in Westerville.

Logan Stanley W. Baker Columbus Westerville Jack

Ill at Home and Early Settler Dye History

Mrs. Sarah Biggs of W Hunter Street is seriously ill at home after a heart attack. Mrs Clyde Dupler of Church Street is ill from heart disease. Red maples provided early Pennsylvania settlers with blue dye.

Logan Logan Sarah Biggs W. Hunter St Clyde Dupler Church St Pennsylvania

Jacoby Named Relief Director in Logan-Everett County

Logan Everett Jacoby was appointed county relief director Monday morning, replacing Frank G Brown who resigned. Brown then left for Columbus to receive instructions to become office manager for the local district of the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission.

Logan Everett Jacoby Frank G. Brown Mr. Brown Columbus Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission

James Gabriel Injured When Hit by Car

James Gabriel seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Gabriel of 485 North Orchard Street was struck on Zanesville Avenue by Ruth Brooks of 562 South Whittier Street Columbus. He suffered lacerations to the forehead and under the left eye a concussion and a bruised hand. He was taken to a local physician and then home. Patrolman A F Evans investigated and the parents said the driver was not to blame.

A. F. Evans

Kanauga Aid Society Meeting and Social Recap

Kanauga Ladies Aid Society hosted by Mrs Leslie Deem featured a readings program and a pastor talk by Rev H N Snider. Officers were re elected. twenty members and four guests attended with one new member. Birthday and Christmas wishes were shared. refreshments served. Next meeting at Mrs Forrest Fife's on Jan 5. Dates and related notes include local visits and family updates from Homer Daugherty to Kyger and Pt Pleasant.

Kanauga—Ladies Aid Society Leslie Deem H. N. Snider Forrest Fife Emma Comstock

Pomeroy Rural Social And Personal Notes

Pomeroy notes report local activity including hay baling for Holter and Genheimer, visiting relatives in Forest Run and Pittsburgh, and family updates. Grange groups gather, with Hemlock Grove Church meeting announced for December 7 featuring Rev Miles E Hoon. An ill infant and a visit from Albany residents are noted amid a Russia caviar cure reference.

Pomeroy R.F.D S. A. Eastman Holter Genheimer James Pittsburgh Scott Folmer John Bailey Forest Run Olen Genheimer Rock Springs Hemlock Grange Hemlock Grove Miles E Hoon E. Windon A. E. Donaldson Albany Charles Ashworth

Farm Institute Opens Tonight at Logan-Rockbridge High

The Logan-Rockbridge Farmers Institute begins this evening at the high school auditorium with sessions through tomorrow. Lecturers include Mrs. Paul B. Maxwell George H. Lasher and pastors Rev R F Denius Rev L W Tuttle. James R Smoot outlines the Worlds Poultry Congress in Cleveland next year. Committee members: Walter H Hull William Hahn J E Stuart Jannette Wharton C H Mathias Elmer Risch and Mrs L L Fink.

Walter H. Hull William Hahn J. E Stuart Jeannette Wharton C. H. Mathias Elmer Risch L. L. Fink

Hospital Records From Logan Area Lead News

Helen Smith of near Athens underwent a major surgical operation at Cherrington Hospital on Monday. Jean Hendershott and Edward Tolliver of this city were discharged from the hospital Monday.

Mike Hansel Stricken In Stroke At Church Street Home

Mike Hansel, a Logan resident, was stricken Saturday at his Church Street home by a stroke of paralysis. His condition is reported critical by local doctors.

Logan Mike Hansel Church St

Logan Records 290 Used Car Transfers in November

Logan statistics compiled by D W Feather show 290 used car transfers in November, in addition to 34 new units sold. Dr John H Mc Combe, evangelist at the Methodist Church, spoke at the Logan Rotary Club on Monday evening during a regular meeting.

LOGAN D. W. Feather John H. McCombe The Methodist Church Logan Rotary Club

Union Furnace High School Carnival Promises Broad Fun

Union Furnace High School Band will sponsor a fall carnival in the gymnasium on December 13 at 7 p m A one act play and a farmers quartet will entertain Games include dart throwing ball throwing ring pitching fish pond fortune teller strong man and museum There will be a bake sale and refreshments The crowning of the king queen prince and princess will be at 10 30 p m England imposed a capital levy as early as 1262.

Union Furnace Union Furnace High School

Two Fast Games Carded On Dover Floor Tonight

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils prepare for their first home game against Lodi at 7 30 tonight. Lodi is fast with skilled ball handlers and the card lists a Chauncey girls versus Lodi girls as the opening matchup. Chauncey showed promise in recent games and

Dover Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Chauncey Girls

Read 523 Books in Chauncey Last Month

Mrs. Nell Rupe, Chauncey Library librarian, reports 523 books in circulation in November. New titles will be added soon. The library in the Osborne Building on Converse Street presents an attractive reading room and will close on December 24 at 5 pm, December 26 all day, December 31 at 5 pm, and January 1 all day.

Chauncey Nell Rupe Chauncey Library Osborne Building Converse St Rupe

Grange To Meet In Chauncey Tonight

Dover Grange No. 2646 holds a regular meeting tonight at the Grange Hall Chauncey K of P Building Wor thy Master Andrew Jackson will lead and urge strong attendance Miss Pauline Keck oversees refreshments Chauncey guests included John Shafer Nelsonville Ernest Ferguson Harold Brown Maxine Efaw Anna Lee Channell Elmer Bingman Athens Guy Brookins The Plains Mrs Walter Wharton The Plains Sun visors noted as common source of automobile noises.

Chauncey Dover Chauncey K. of P. Building Andrew Jackson Pauline Keck John Shafer John Taylor Nelsonville Ernest Ferguson Harold Brown Maxine Efaw Anna Lee Channell Elmer Bingman Athens Guy Brookins Thelma Jean Walter Wharton the Plains

Ohio University Hockey Player Chauncey Hintz in Columbus

Gloria Hintz of Chauncey a member of the Ohio University hockey team was in Columbus last week for a hockey day at Ohio State. Ohio University played Ohio State with Denison Wittenberg Ohio Wesleyan Capital and Ohio State participating. Miss Hintz visited Lancaster for the weekend with her brother Oliver Hintz.

Chauncey Gloria Hintz Ohio University Columbus Ohio State Denison Wittenberg Ohio Wesleyan Capital Ohio Miss Hintz Lancaster Oliver Hintz

Chauncey Lodge Benefit Party Planned at K of P Building

A benefit party for the Chauncey Forest Rose Re bakah lodge is set for Wednesday night at the Chauncey K of P Building. The event aims to raise funds for lodge activities and community support.

Chauncey—Forest Rose Rebakah Lodge Chauncey K. of P

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Conducts Biennial Inspection

Grace Fernbeck national vice president conducts a biennial inspection of the local chapter Sunday in Logan at the American Legion rooms. After initiation, Madge Wright sang an initiation solo as Martha Goslin accompanied the inspector. The group then gathered at the PK Shop at 5 30 for a 26-person meal.

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Grace Fernbeck Urbana American Legion Rooms Madge Wright Martha Goslin Lancaster Logan

DAR Chapter Meets At Mrs Monks Home For Christmas History

Governor Worthington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will assemble at Mrs Paul Monks home on North Mulberry Street Friday at 7 30 p m for a paper by Mrs Harry Thomas on Christmas in American History.

Home Makers Club Meets for Christmas Talk

The Home Makers Club will meet with Mrs. Charles C. Achauer on Poplar Street for a one o clock lunch on Wednesday. Mrs. Clarence Skinner will assist as hostess. Mrs. Newell Grooms will present an article titled Christmas in Other Lands.

Home Makers Meet Home Makers Club Charles C. Achauer Poplar St Clarence Skinner Newell Grooms

Ruth Nuby to Preach at Laithrop Mission Services

Rev. Ruth Nuby of 41 Brown Ave Athens will preach at Laithrop Mission next Saturday and Sunday nights. Preparations are under way for a large turnout.

Amesville Ruth Nuby Brown Ave Athens Lathrop

Osborne Family Hosts Weekend Guests

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne Chauncey hosted guests last week. Hal Osborne Athens Mr and Mrs Dane Osborne and Mr and Mrs Everett Bingman with daughter Jean Vere Ridge Mrs Harry B Noble Billy and Frances Noble Athens. Nobles sold Albany farm moved to Athens. Billy Noble to Louisville Ky with Diesel Engine Co. Sunday Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne Miss Millie Osborne Chauncey Hal Athens attended chicken dinner at Everett Bingman Vore Ridge.

Chauncey Henry Osborne Hal Osborne Athens Dane Osborne Everett Bingman Jean Vere Ridge Harry B. Noble Billy Frances Noble Albany Billy Noble Louisville Deisel Engine Co Millie Osborne Vore Ridge

Class Party to Be Held in Waterloo New Marshfield

The New Marshfield Christian Church’s monthly meeting for the men and women’s classes is postponed to the evening of Thursday December 8. It will be the annual Christmas party with gift exchanges. The event takes place in the church parlors and members should bring candy and popcorn balls.

New Marshfield

Bible Study Tonight at M. E. Church With Board Meeting

Rev. Robert Lawrence will lead a Bible study at the M E Church tonight followed by an official board meeting. All members are urged to attend.

Chauncey Robert Lawerence M. E. Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scouts Dr. Chapman Cleveland Park James McPherson Thomas Daugherty WPA Don McGarva Hold Miller Leonard Funeral Home Sarah Harper Miller William Miller Cecil H. Jones First Presbyterian Church Oak Grove Cemetery Jacoby James Gabriel Kanauga Aid Society Paul Burns William Brown Xenia Homer Daugherty S. A. Stewart Marietta Boat Building Co Pt. Pleasant Robert Hammerick Harry Raike Portsmouth David Arledge Michigan Cam Shaw Philip Stace Lookout W. Va Peter Stace Cecil Daugherty Kyger Pomeroy Russia Farm Institute Logan Hospital Rotary Union Furnace Band England Fred Sanders Mgr SSN Court St Ohble Lodi Smitty Simmers Stalder Day Bridgewater Palmer Schoonover Daugherty Jackson Kezma Heffken Sanders Grange Mr. and Mrs. Osborne Waterloo Kentucky Schenley Distributors, Inc N.Y.C L. M. Robinson Chicago America Athens Messenger Liquidator
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