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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1937

Page

12

Grid Success Needs Drive and Mentorship Highlight Logan Dinner

Fritz Mackey of Ohio State University urged Logan Rotary Club guests to pursue success through hard work and self discipline. He stressed studying, seizing opportunities, honesty, and resilience, sharing season football highlights and stressing high goals for next year. Joe Karshner named captain for the upcoming season amid praise for the current team and Lettermen recognition.

Logan Fritz Mackey Ohio State University Logan Rotary Club Chieftain Logan High School Athletic Board White House Co. C. Achauer Tommy Bender Joe Karshner Robert Hansley Karshner Jimmy Richardson Albert Leonard George Spackey Eddie Nelson Bob Snyder Dalton Terrel Jack Smith Herb Jones Bob McBride Bob Steele Dale Harrison Roy Ghent Wayne Frazee Joe Rowley Jack Frazier Stanley Conrad Joe Thomas Bill Shaw G. Fe, Carr Fred B. Burchfield Harley Meyer L. E. Strawn Mr. Bender Cy. Rochester Joe Brashares

Veterans recall General Gourod retirement at local theater

War days reel shown at Logan theater during weekend closing ceremonies honored General Gourod of the French Army. Local World War veterans who served with the Rainbow Division recalled his leadership and injuries, including Ward Chase Scott Goslin Walter Huffman and Harry Thomas from the 166th Infantry.

LOGAN Gourod Ost Ward Chase Scott Goslin Walter Huffman Harry Thomas 166Th Infantry

Cross campaign shows Mackey film series of Buckeye games

After the program, Mr. Mackey presented a sequence of motion pictures depicting Ohio State games from the current season. The show highlighted key moments and team play, offering viewers a window into the Buckeyes’ season performance.

Mr. Mackey Ohio State

Mix-Up In Ward Two Shows Vacancy Dilemma After Deaths

Officials face an unusual vacancy issue in Ward Township after the deaths of John Lovett and Magistrate Edmund Davenport. Elza Sapp has not received his commission as justice of the peace, while Hedley Lowes Jr. was appointed on May 22, 1935, with a 1937 end date if his commission stands. The trustees may need to appoint a magistrate who then selects a trustee to fill the board.

Logan John Lovett Murray City Edmund Davenport Mr. Lovett Ward Mr. Davenport Lovett Elza Sapp Hedley Lowes, Jr Carbon Hill Office of Justice Lowes Board of Trustees

Krannitz Funeral Rites Held This Morning

Funeral rites for Mrs. Mary Krannitz were held at St. Johns Catholic Church at 9 o clock today, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Rev. James T. Nevin conducted the services. Also reported is the birth of a son, Thomas Duane, born Monday morning to Mr. and Mrs. William Hutchinson Jr. of Logan.

Logan St. Johns Catholic Church Mary Krannitz Oak Grove Cemetery James T. Nevin William Hutchinson, Jr Thomas Duane William Hutchinson William Barnett Charleston W. Va

Logan Farmers Institute Opening Plans Announced

Plans reveal Logan Farmers Institute opening held Thursday evening and Friday at Maccabee hall Frasch building on West Main Street. State speakers Mrs. O L Cunningham Dayton and Wheeler Welday Smithfield appear Thursday, Marion Beery leads, sessions start 7 30 PM. Pupils from West Logan Webb Summit Morning session and Nickel Plate Calico Ridge Scotts Creek in afternoon. Topics include The Younger Brother Going Places Seeing Things Hobbies for Pleasure or Profit and The Home in a Changing Era.

Logan Logan Farmers Institute Maccabee Hall Frasch W. Main St O. L. Cunningham Dayton Wheeler Welday Smithfield Marion Beery West Logan Webb Summit Nickel Plate Calico Ridge Scotts Creek

Haydenville Church Orator Wins Prince of Peace Prize

Leonard McKinley son of Mr and Mrs Charles McKinley Logan Route 3 won the Haydenville M E Church Prince of Peace contest at Logan Methodist Episcopal Church He also earned a silver medal and will represent Hocking County in the congressional district meet with Miss Sheila Graham as alternate Miss Graham representing the Logan M E Church and Helen Flannigan Laurelville placed second and third respectively Judges were Ralph Arnold Rev R C Babylon and Kaye Blosser

Logan — Hocking County Logan Methodist Episcopal Church Leonard McKinley Charles McKinley Logan Haydenville M. E Sheila Graham Miles Graham Green Township

Hold Driver in Fatal Crash On Charge of Intoxication

Craven Nihiser faced a common pleas court arraignment for operation of a vehicle under alcohol influence after a Route 31 crash that killed Mrs. Mary Krannitz. Oak Rollins remains hospitalized with injuries. prosecutors plan a manslaughter charge.

Evidence in Logan School Land Suit Comes to Close

Jury selection and witness testimony closed late Monday as the Logan Board of Education sues Roy and Emma Kleinschmidt over property appropriation. Witnesses valued the land between 7500 and 10000 dollars. the board had offered 6000. Judge Phil Henderson will charge the jury as arguments proceed.

Harry J. Stevenson Clara Cline Edward Beougher Frank Stevens J. B. Waldron Clara Rulon Ira Hillyer Pearl Featherofl Pearl Bailey Noel North L. D. Irick Sherman Poling

Peacemaker Bitten Stopping Sugar Grove Dog Fight

Orville Farrar former Sugar Grove High School principal sought peace at a dog fight incident Monday evening. He was bitten on the right foot by a fighting dog but attended the Rotary Club meeting in Logan afterward.

Logan Orville Farrar Sugar Grove High School

Hocking County Alumni Elect Officers At Logan Meeting

Hocking County Ohio State Alumni Association met at the Junior High School and elected officers H H Sands president Mrs Wilbur Lanning vice president Mark Brashares secretary W F Smith treasurer and Dr M H Cherring ton sergeant at arms. Plans included a dinner meeting and address. Mrs Leon Hall admitted to Cherrington Hospital and Bert Monthe with infant son discharged to Nelsonville home.

LOGAN Hocking County Ohio State Alumni Association H. H. Sands Wilbur Lanning Mark Brashares W. F. Smith M. H. Cherrington

Logan Red Cross Drive reports gains over 1936 totals

Newton Spencer reports Logan Red Cross roll call results sponsored by the Logan Rotary Club. A total of 446 members contributed 515.96 dollars, 105 more members than in 1936. Teachers led by Fred Burchfield contributed 52 dollars.

Logan Red Cross Logan Red Cross Newton Spencer Logan Rotary Club Fred B. Burchfield H. E. Kirk William Woodard W. L. Reed L. K. Showalter

Heaviest Snowfall Overwhelms Logan Highway Crews

Heaviest snowfall of the year covered Hocking County over the end of the week and kept state and county highway maintenance forces busy. Logan records 16 degrees above zero Monday morning per Marvin Martin observer.

Logan Hocking County Marvin Martin

Three Couples Are Licensed To Marry

Logan marriage licenses issued in probate court to three couples over the weekend. Clif ford Mason, 23, coal miner, Nel sonville Rt. 2, and Mildred Thomas, 18, at home, Maydenville, with Rev. Amos L. Heyde officiating. Also Henry D. Watson, 33, salesman, Columbus, formerly of Logan, and L Wavelene Grove, 29, teacher, Rockbridge. Jimmie Davis, 16, truck driver, Akron, and Mona Allen, 17, at home, Logan.

Logan Clifford Mason Nelsonville Rt. 2 Walter Mason Mildred Thomas Maydenville Arnold A. Thomas Amos L. Heyde Henry D. Watson Columbus L. Wavelene Grove Rockbridge Edward Grove Jimmie Davis Akron James Davis Mona Allen Jacob Allen

Hocking December New Car Sales Start Well

Logan reports December new car sales show early strength with 10 units sold in six days. Dealers note the pace outpaces November when 27 cars were sold, signaling improved demand.

Hocking Logan

Masons appoint Mason as chapter inspector in 13th District

Logan Willard Mason of New Lexington is named deputy grand master to inspect Masonic Chapters in the 13th District for the coming year. He succeeds Rolland Bright of this city who declined another appointment after eight years. Mason is auditor of Perry County.

Logan—Willard Mason New Lexington Rolland Bright Bright Perry County

Fred Graham Finds Corn Market in Green Township

Logan resident Fred Graham found a market for 1 000 bushels of corn and delivered 450 bushels to a dairyman near Bellaire after taking a load there Monday.

Logan Fred Graham Green Township Bellaire

Logan Gun Club hosts Sunday shoot at fairgrounds

The Logan Gun Club held its regular shoot Sunday at the fairgrounds with visitors from Lancaster Sugar Grove Thurston and Pleasantville. Fifteen squads competed for awards and Grant Hansley of Sugar Grove posted the best score of the day. C B Hammond fell ill during United Brethren Church services and was taken home by ambulance. he is reported slightly improved.

LOGAN Logan Gun Club Fairgrounds Lancaster Sugar Grove Thurston Pleasantville Grant Hansley C. B. Hammond United Brethren Church W. Second St

School busses run smoothly after snowfall

Supt. J. W. Coleman visited Marion centralized school Monday morning and reported no trouble getting buses to the building despite the recent snow fall. He noted transportation operated without difficulty for students attending classes.

Marion Logan Marion Centralized Supt J. W. Coleman

Gas drilling advances on Everett Hutt farm near Hamden

Kelch brothers from Logan are drilling for gas on the Everett Hutt farm near Hamden. The drill is down 400 feet and gas bearing strata is reached around 800 feet. They have been drilling wells in Vinton County for several months. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bownes Jr hosted a wedding dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson who were married last week in Logan.

Logan— Kelch Bros Everett Hutt Farm Hamden Vinton County Logan Fred Bownes, Jr Joe Johnson

Logan Donkey Game Delights Local Fans At School Auditorium

Logan basketball fans will watch the donkey basketball game at Logan High School auditorium this evening. Opening time is 7:30.

Logan Logan High School

Local Man Enters Hospital After Week of Illness

Logan Russell Brown of this city was taken to a Columbus hospital Sunday for treatment after being ill for a week.

Logan Russell Brown Columbus

Ill Former Hocking County Commissioner Vancuren

Isaac Vancuren at his Third Street home is reported seriously ill with a severe cold. The former Hocking County commissioner became known for public service in the county.

Logan Isaac Vancuren Hocking County Third St

Jurors Drawn For January Term In Logan County

Jurors for the January term will be drawn by Nelson De long of Laurelville and E N Turner of Logan, members of the commission on Saturday December 18.

Logan Nelson Delong Laurelville E. N. Turner

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Coach Bender Rotary Club Theater Krannitz Logan Farmers’ Institute Haydenville Church Prince of Peace Prize City Cherrington Hospital Nihiser Lappen Rollins Fred A. Murray This City Grant Hospital Ilesboro High School Logan Hospital Thelma Keyes Paul Monks Clarence Blosser Spencer Mluay Masons Mason Paradise Loshes Honor Johnsons Vancuren Price Deluve Gas Tralee Electrolux Thrift Tappan
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