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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1939

Page

12

Scout Movement Offers Hope, Logan F Pastor Tells Dinner

Rev. Cecil Harding Jones delivered a keynote at the Athens Boy Scout dinner where 65 scouts and leaders gathered. He urged the movement to nurture the pioneer spirit by honoring past wisdom, discipline, and strong convictions, and to align with Jesus on human frontiers.

Athens Scout Movement Logan Cecil Harding Jones America Jesus Harry J. Stevenson J. Irvin Shelly Howard Kautz Harley Meyer Advancement Jonas Morris Eldon Carr Charles Rauch Harold Brimner Columbus John H. Clark G. E. Carr C. F. Rauch Robert Heistand United States Stanley W. Wiant L. P. Mooney Venus Chapter Order of Eastern Star

Church Basketball League Planned By Local Faith Groups

Preliminary meeting at First Presbyterian Church parlors gathered representatives from United Brethren Methodist Catholic Lutheran Presbyterian and Church of the Nazarene to organize a church basketball league. Rev C B Clendenen presided and a follow up meeting was set for 7 30 next Monday with Wellington Ziegler named committee chairman.

Logan First Presbyterian Church United Brethren Methodist Catholic Lutheran Presbyterian Church of the Nazarene C. B. Clendenen Wellington Ziegler

Kiwanis and Rotary Meet Scout Leaders in Logan

Kiwanians and Rotarians joined Scout leaders Monday evening in the Masonic social rooms in Logan. The meeting replaces the regular Tuesday session and will resume next week at Enterprise with 4-H Club leaders being hosted. James R. Smoot leads the program.

LOGAN

Elks Hold Annual Memorial Service at Logan Hall

Logan Lodge of Elks conducted its annual Memorial service Sunday at the hall with an address by Hubert D. Lappen. Special singing was arranged by J. D. Sanderson and many families of departed members attended.

LOGAN Logan Lodge of Elks Hubert D. Lappen J. D. Sanderson

Logan High Principal Joins Jackson School Evaluation Committee

Fred B. Burchfield, principal of Logan High School, traveled to Jackson Monday to participate for three days as a committee member evaluating Jackson High School.

Logan Fred B. Burchfield Logan High Jackson Jackson High School

Enterprise Man Sells Large Amount of Fly Spray

Logan reports that during last summer Jesse Ansel sold 502% gallons of fly spray to customers across Hocking County. The enterprise sold spray for use against flies in the region, with sales spread widely in the county.

Logan Hocking County Jesse Ansel Enterprise

Pastor Speaks At Central PTA Meeting

Logan Central Parent Teacher Association met Monday afternoon at the Central Grade building with Miss Minnie Moore in charge. The Rev. Stanley W. Wiant spoke on how to rear children and Mrs. James R. Smoot told the Christmas Legend. Musical accompaniment by Mrs. Allen Adams followed by songs. Lucille Oeffler led refreshments with assistance from Mrs. Poling and Mrs. Young and four girls and three boys from the grade school: Martha Kelch Barbara Hull Betty Bowers Bonnie Bobo Marcus Ricketts Allen Adams Harold Haas.

Logan—Central Parent Teacher Association Minnie Moore Stanley W. Wiant James R. Smoot Allen Adams Lucille Oeffler Carl Poling James L. Young Martha M. Kelch Barbara Hull Betty Bowers Bonnie Bobo Marcus Ricketts Harold Haas

Funeral Held For Miss McManigal In Logan

Funeral services were held at the Toerner residence at 2 p.m. for Miss Eliz abeth B. McManigal who died late last week. The Rev. Cecil Harding Jones led the rites with out of town guests from Columbus Lancaster Nelsonville and Westfield N J attending. Her brother Robert D. McManigal traveled from Westfield to Logan for the service. McManigal was a charter member of the Junia Club and its members attended the service in a body.

Logan Anthony Toerner Elizabeth B. McManigal Cecil Harding Jones C. H. Hofshine G. W. Steinman Myra Brown Columbus Charles Steinman Lancaster Elizabeth Tedrow Nelsonville Robert D. McManigal Westfield N. J Miss McManigal Junia Club

Doll Collection Shown in Logan Window Display

Barbara Huls eleven displays a holiday doll collection in Logan Republican window. She has collected for three years and owns about ninety dolls with eighty five on show. The set includes dolls from many nations such as Marta of Finland the old miller from Denmark Helena of Serbia and two Syrian dolls. A portion of the collection was exhibited at Newcomerstown.

Logan Barbara Huls Fred E. Huls Logan Republican Miss Huls Marta Finland Denmark Helena Serbia Newcomerstown

Falls Township seeks transfer to road fund for winter road work

Trustees of Falls Township filed to move 400 dollars from the general fund to the road fund, citing an exhausted road fund and need to ready township roads for winter. The application was filed Monday.

Logan—Trustees Falls Township Common Pleas Court

Miss Ella Mae Lemon Shows Slight Improvement at Grant Hospital

Miss Ella Mae Lemon, patient at Grant Hospital since Thanksgiving for nephritis, is slightly improved. Her aunt Miss Mary Lemon spent the weekend with her. Ella Mae is a student nurse who will graduate next spring.

Logan Ella Mae Lemon Grant Hospital Mary Lemon

Suit Against Doanville Man Is Heard in Logan Court

The damage suit by Mrs. Erminnie Merritt of Columbus against J. A. Isselstein of Doanville seeks 10400. Trial began Monday and continued with ambulance transport for the witness to the third floor. Witnesses include Harold Palmer and four physicians and the case is part of a group totaling about 50000 in damages across four suits.

Doanville Logan Court Logan Erminnie Merritt Columbus J. A. Isselstein Harold Palmer Enterprise Deanville Worley L. Merritt Elizabeth Webb Milton Merritt Carol Daugherty Jacob Engle George O'Neal Homer Allen Gertrude Poling James Martin Elsie Davis Dan Rheinscheid Clifford Iles Clyde Guthrie Carlos A. Gaffin R. L. Williams

Girl Scouts Meet in Logan For Christmas Party

Troop 5 Girl Scouts met at the Presbyterian Church with Mrs Fred E Hull and Mrs Clarence Salts in charge. They planned a Christmas party for next Monday between 4 and 6 pm with refreshments by the hostesses and a ten cent grab bag. Committee includes Joan Kleinschmidt Patty Hall and Norma Jean Hanna. Twelve members attended. Sew-So-Club gathered at Mrs Joe Petersons on Midland Place with Mrs Robby Walker as joint hostess. Lunch followed a needlework session. Attendance included Mrs Wayne Whitcraft Mrs Howard Blum Mrs Herbert Walker Mrs William Helber Mrs Carl Foltz Mrs Lewis Rodman Mrs Bus Mat any Miss Mildred Blum and the two hostesses.

Presbyterian Church Fred E. Hull Clarence Salts Hall Mrs. Salts Joan Kleinschmidt Patty Hall Norma Jean Hanna Joe Peterson Midland Place Robby Walker Enterprise Wayne Whitcraft Howard Blum Herbert Walker William Helber Carl Foltz Lewis Rodman Bus Matheny Mildred Blum

Toy campaign to be limited to Logan

Logan firemen announce Christmas toy distribution will be limited to the city of Logan due to heavy city workload. They cite numerous requests from outside the city but say extending distribution isn t feasible at this time.

Logan

Logan The Talking Picture Premieres in New Plymouth

Crown of Thorns will be shown at 7 30 Monday evening December 18 in New Plymouth. Sponsored by the village young people's society the film will be shown at a local church with tickets now on sale.

Logan New Plymouth Young People's Society

Officers Named at Boy Scout Meeting

Election of officers was one business item at the annual Boy Scout meeting Monday evening. G. E. Carr chaired the nominating committee whose report was unanimously accepted, keeping the current officers in place for another year: Harry J. Stevenson district chairman, Harley Meyer advancement chairman, M. B. Iles organization chairman, Charles C. Renauer financial chairman, with Dr. C. F. Rauch Walter A. Leonard and Mayor Dallas Kinser as members at large.

Logan Roll Call Returns Announced

The Red Cross roll call in Logan city reported 711.77 dollars raised with 655 annual memberships and 4 contributing memberships, plus a gift from Union Church. Ward totals include 176.80, 159.80, 69.25 and 60.25. district totals reflect district facilities and employers providing memberships. The report notes progress toward a statewide goal and praise for canvass cooperation.

Logan Red Cross Cecil Harding Jones T. C. Gregory Union Church Gregory Laurelville Haydenville Carbon Hill Union Furnace South Logan Dicken Cherrington Hospital Courthouse Logan Public Schools City Godman Shoe Company Logan Foundry Jones

Sheriff and Son Win Pork Prize at Gun Club Meet

Sheriff Joe Farbearn and his son Jack joined the Hallsville Lan caster and Thurston gun club matches Sunday afternoon. They returned home with a fresh pork trophy for each winning match, showcasing their marksmanship.

Logan Joe Farbearn Jack Hallsville Lancaster and Thurston

Man Held by Federal Liquor Inspectors in Murray City

Don McGarva was lodged in county jail on Saturday by federal liquor inspectors after an investigation at Murray City. He faces a charge of violating liquor laws.

Logan Don McGarva Murray City

Stars Foresee Progressive Winds and Bold Ventures Today

Progressive and productive influences drive initiative and enterprise this day. Expect rapid changes and surprising events as affairs move at whirlwind tempo under energetic rule. Romance, adventure, and bold ideas may surface with novel partners and creative talents shaping a daring path.

Hat materials sourced globally for fashion headgear

More than 90 percent of fur and wool for hats comes from Europe. Central America supplies most straw while silk is almost exclusively from the Orient, shaping regional fashion supply chains.

Europe Central America Orient

King George in France with three brothers on visit

King George and his brothers the Dukes of Gloucester Kent and Windsor traveled together in France after a surprise visit to inspect the B E F. The Duke of Gloucester joined the King from England while the others were already in France.

Great Britain George France Duke of Gloucester England Kent Windsor

Township Road WPA projects to begin soon

Easements are signed and schedules prepared for WPA township road work. Arnold Road in Green Township已 easements signed. Good Hope Route 129 Baileys to Cantwell Cliffs schedule due by week’s end. Route 44 easements mostly obtained. delays noted on Walnut Street leading into Marion Township. Work overseen by county engineer.

Logan Arnold Road Green Township Good Hope Baileys Cantwell Cliffs Walnut St Marion Township

Chieftain Basketball Dates Are Changed

Logan begins league play at Nelsonville on January 5 with the Greyhounds visiting later. The return date is moved to February 22, shifting the opener and giving Nelsonville an extra early home contest.

Chieftain Logan Nelsonville Chieftains Greyhounds Electrolux

Gibisonville to Meet Tri-County Champions Holiday Game

Gibisonville of the Hocking County League will host the Tri-County champions from Logan Columbiana in a holiday season basketball game. Coach Al M. Beach, former Mt. Union All Ohio guard, will lead the visiting team with a preliminary game planned on the Dec 30 Saturday evening program.

LOGAN Columbiana Gibisonville Harold M. Potts al M. Beach Mt. Union

Licensed To Marry Logan Two Couples Wed Over Weekend

Two marriage licenses were issued at Logan over the weekend. Ernest Rogers a 39 year old miner of Nelsonville wed Fannie Gaskin a 43 year old housekeeper of Logan. Magistrate S B Whitehart officiated. Albert Maynard Tomlinson a 34 year old barber of Adelphi wed Rosie Mae Carter a 20 year old housekeeper of Haynes daughter of Mr and Mrs George D Carter.

Logan Ernest Rogers Miner Nelsonville Fannie Gaskin S. B. Whitehart Albert Maynard Tomlinson Adelphi Rosie Mae Carter Haynes George D. Carter

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