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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1938

Page

12

Logan Council Sets Appropriations and Land Exchange Plan

Logan council will discuss the annual appropriation ordinance prepared by Mayor Dallas Kinser with Director R. R. Loomis. Officials will consider approving an exchange of small land tracts along the alley from Gallagher Ave to Second St for Godman Shoe plant alley work. They will also vote on coal purchase authorization for the next six months.

Logan Dallas Kinser R. R. Loomis Gallagher Ave Second St Godman Shoe

Library Report Details November Circulation in Hocking County

Miss Hortense Gibson reports total public library circulation in Hocking County for November at 5677. Logan accounted for 4167 circulations with rural areas making up the rest. 211 new books were added, mostly for adults. The Murray City branch circulated 1166 books with 375 borrowers registered.

Logan Hocking County Murray City

Music Featured in Marion PTA Program

At the Marion Township PTA meeting held Friday evening at the Centralized School Mrs. Alfred McCune presided The Enterprise Jug Band with Paul Woltz participated C W Ziegler performed harmonica stunts James R Smoot extension agent spoke praising life in a free country over dictatorship seen in parts of Europe.

Logan Marion Township Parent-Teacher Association Alfred McCune Enterprise Jug Band Paul Woltz C. W. Ziegler James R. Smoot

Logan player earns spot on All-Ohio trip to Florida

Joe Karshner, Logan High School football captain and backfield star, prepares to join the All-Ohio squad for a December 20 trip to St. Petersburg Florida. The state team will face an all state Florida eleven in Florida. Karshner is the first local player selected for the Florida trip.

Logan Joe Karshner St. Petersburg Fla Ohio Florida Karshner

Joint school assembly invites WWII veteran as speaker

A Thursday afternoon program unites Junior and Senior High Schools with Corporal Bob Ingleston, a World War II veteran, as speaker. The lecture titled An Hour of Fun With a Doughboy is part of a school year program series.

Logan Bob Ingleston

Farmer finds 70 year old campaign ribbon in Bible

Wesley C. Jackson of Green Township bought a used Bible from a second hand dealer and found a vintage campaign ribbon inside. The ribbon features a Abraham Lincoln portrait and the inscription For President A Lincoln of Illinois for vice president H Hamlin of Maine dating back over seven decades.

Logan School Christmas Break Dates Announced

Logan schools will start Christmas vacation Friday December 23 and end Tuesday January 3, according to Superintendent G. E. Carr.

Logan G. E. Carr

LoganArrest Returns to Hocking County for Arraignment

David Chilcote of Mt. Pleasant Michigan is to be arraigned in Hocking County on a non support charge. He was arrested late last week by Mt. Pleasant police. Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith traveled to Mt. Pleasant on Sunday to bring him back.

Logan David Chilcote Mt. Pleasant Mich Hocking County Nellis Smith

Mixed Bridge Club entertains at Miss Barker's home

Miss Gertrude Barker hosted the Mixed Bridge Club Saturday with a potluck supper and three tables of bridge. A gift exchange followed as Mrs James Barker and Richard Seavey earned high score awards while Miss Barker and Ellsworth Higby won the couples prize.

Gertrude Barker James Barker Richard Seavey Miss Barker Ellsworth Higby

Logan-A Marriage License Issued for Nogrady Strausbaugh

A marriage license was issued to Alex Nogrady, 25, miner of Glouster Rt. 4, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Nogrady, and Frances Ellen Strausbaugh, 18, at home in Glouster, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Strausbaugh.

Logan Alex Nogrady Glouster Daniel Nogrady Frances Ellen Strausbaugh Frank Strausbaugh

Santa Claus Visits Logan With Ben Reichley Hosting

C. H. Reichley of Benton Township arrived Saturday as Santa Claus in Logan and spent Monday meeting Logan children. He toured parts of the city on foot in the morning and plans to visit schools clubs and church groups during his Logan stay.

Logan Santa Claus C. H. Reichley Benton Township

Masons Plan Special Degree Work In Logan

Preparations by Hock-Hocking Council Masonry for exemplification of the super excellent degree on Monday January 2 with a rehearsal Sunday afternoon at the Masonic Temple. Work begins at 4 p m with dinner at 6 p m and resumes at 7 30 p m for the dramatic portion. Max Folks of Chillicothe will conduct the annual inspection and Grand Master C Wood Bowen will be present.

Logan Hock-Hocking Council Masonry Masonic Temple Blue Lodge Max Folks Chillicothe C. Wood Bowen

Logan Homes Start Holiday Decorations

With downtown decorations nearly finished residents begin placing decor at homes. The Phi Sigs fraternity sponsors an annual award for the best decorated residence in the city.

Logan Homes Logan Phi Sigs

Applications Arrive At Conservation Office From 314 Hocking County Farmers

Applications of 314 Hocking County farmers have arrived at the Agriculture Conservation Office awaiting signatures to enable payments under the 1938 soil conservation program. A few farmers have signed, and program officials urge prompt compliance so papers can be sent to Columbus for payment.

Logan Hocking County Agriculture Conservation Office Columbus

McArthur to Meet Logan Wednesday in Double Header

Logan visits here for the Chieftain basketball team’s next test. A reserve game opens at 7 30 with the varsity at 8 30. After beating Glouster the squad practiced hard Monday and Tuesday to correct early mistakes under Coach Tommy Bender.

Logan Chieftain McArthur Glouster Tommy Bender

Aerial Staff Is Picked by Logan High School Body

Logan High School selects the Aerial yearbook staff after faculty named editor in chief Ralph Poston and top officers. Elected to roles include John Huffman as assistant editor, Bob McBride as assistant advertising manager, Bob Fickel as assistant business manager, Phyllis Leonard society editor, Dale Engle feature editor, Bill Knapp alumni editor, and others in reporting and art positions.

LOGAN Logan High School Ralph Poston Lee Evans Joe Karshner Elizabeth Smith Juanita Root John Huffman Bob McBride Bob Fickel Phyllis Leonard Dale Engle Bill Knapp Bill Casto Bill Wolfe Joe Thomas Ruth Thomas Virginia Fitzgerald Rosemary Canty Jean Amerine Martha Ann Kinser

Fire 42 Years Ago Recalled by Resident

Logan resident Charles Kleinschmidt recalls the Frasch Bros bake shop fire on W Main St. 42 years later, the night before his wedding. He and wife observe their 42nd anniversary as their son Lawrence from Washington DC plans a December 22 visit for Christmas. Their daughter Marie teaches in Flagstaff NM and will not return home.

Logan Frasch Bros W. Main St Charles Kleinschmidt North St Kleinschmidt Marie Kleinschmidt Flagstaff N. Mexico

Union Furnace Ace Goes to Waterloo

Logan union furnace pitcher John Murray will report to Waterloo in the Three Eye League next spring unless orders change. He pitched for the team part of last season and may move to a higher league before the season opens.

LOGAN John Murray Union Furnace Waterloo Cincinnati

Vesper Christmas Service At Logan High School

The Logan High School acapella choir under Miss Minnie Louise Bowen will present a vesper Christmas service at 4 p.m. Sunday December 18 in the high school auditorium. Admission is free with a free will offering accepted.

Logan Logan High School Minnie Louise Bowen

Logan Eagles Plan Food Drive for Needy in 12 Mile Radius

Logan Aerie of Eagles prepares to distribute food and clothing to needy within 12 miles of the city. A few toys will be provided to rural families. Needy may register at the Eagles Hall or Logan Fire Department with city officials assisting.

Logan Logan Aerie of Eagles Eagles Hall Logan Fire Department

Council Concludes Drive For Used Clothing Shoes

Logan students wrapped up a campaign for used clothing and shoes with a strong response. Clothing will go to the WPA sewing center for cleaning and pressing, while Edward Myers handles shoe preparation. Distribution to needy families will follow as soon as completed.

Logan WPA Edward Myers

Beekeepers Meet in Logan for Officer Election

Beekeepers of Hocking County will assemble at the probate court room at 7 30 oclock Thursday evening to elect officers and finalize the new organization. Charles D Reese state apiarist will attend and present pictures. A large turnout is expected.

Logan Beekeepers Hocking County Probate Charles D. Reese

Blosser Bound Over To Grand Jury in Alcohol Case

Carl Blosser of this city pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and was bound over to the grand jury by Mayor Dallas Kinser after arraignment. He was taken into custody Sunday by police.

Logan Carl Blosser Dallas Kinser

Welfare official visits city to survey local needs

Miss Bernice Allen of the State Welfare Department stopped in town Monday morning to visit Miss Margaret Lutz at the office before continuing to McArthur. She planned a survey of welfare needs in Vinton County.

Vinton County Logan Bernice Allen State Welfare Department Margaret Lutz McArthur

Ohio State Professor Buys Logan Farm

Charles E. McQuigg dean of the Ohio State University College of Engineering purchases the 181 acre Hutton heirs farm in Benton Township. He plans a summer home and forestry work planting many trees on the property.

LOGAN Hutton Heirs Benton Township Charles E. McQuigg College of Engineering Ohio State University

Marx To Lead Odd Fellows In Logan Mineral Encampment

C W Marx was elected chief patriarch at the Logan Mineral Encampment of Odd Fellows meeting Monday night. Installation is planned next month with R W Comly in charge. Officers named include A Hayes Moore, James R Nelson, Rolland Bright, C B Hull, Charles Frasure, and Frank St Clair. Roll call and lunch followed the session. A consolidation ceremony will merge the local lodge with Hamlin Lodge of Gore this evening.

A. Hayes Moore Bright Lodge Odd Fellows Hamlin Lodge Gore

Kiwanis Club Promotes Instruction With Member Talks

Logan Kiwanis Club plans an instruction program this evening featuring talks by L. P. Mooney on Finance and Church support, Fred Carpenter on Music and Attendance, Wilber Lanning on Program and Business Standards, Ed L. Ewing on Underprivileged Child and Public Affairs, W. D. Braddock on Boys and Girls and Publicity, Fred Burchfield on Kiwanis Education, and J. W. Woodard on reception and inter club relations.

LOGAN Kiwanis Club L. P. Mooney Fred Carpenter Wilber Lanning Ed. L. Ewing W. D. Braddock Fred Burchfield Kiwanis J. W. Woodard

Mowerys Plan Akron Visit for State Grange Meeting

Mr and Mrs W H Mowery of Washington Township depart Monday for Akron for a three day trip to attend the state grange meeting. The Mowerys are active in Hocking County grange organizations.

Logan W. H. Mowery Washington Township Akron State Grange

Holiday Mail Heavy Rolls Into Logan Post Office

Parcel post mail to Logan increases as Christmas nears with Monday's northbound shipment from Athens reported as the heaviest handled that week prior to Christmas by the local carrier.

Logan Athens

Offer Cup For Cleverest Decorations

Phi Sigma Chi fraternity in Logan again offers a cup to the owner of the best decorated residence within city limits. Entries require name and address sent to the fraternity. Judging will occur a night or two before Christmas, marking the third year of the contest. Edith Ellison and Amos Dicken are past winners. Interest in decorations has grown with the cup program.

Logan Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Edith Ellison Amos Dicken

Toy Requests Due This Week in Logan

Logan mayor announces files for toy requests must be submitted to the fire department by Friday. After compilation and final sorting, toys will be distributed to Logan children only.

Logan Dallas Kinser

Logan Man Held For Investigation In Reckless Driving Case

Leslie Murdock of Logan was arraigned before Magistrate S B Whitehart on reckless driving charges from a three week old New Straitsville highway crash. He pled not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury on $300 bond or jailed in county. A later damage suit may result from the collision where another car was badly damaged.

Logan New Straitsville Leslie Murdock S. B. Whitehart

Football Equipment Stored at Logan High

Lighting fixtures at Chieftain Athletic Field were removed Monday and stored until next fall. The system, in use for four years, has seen only one fuse blow during this year’s final game, preventing deterioration and ensuring readiness for the season opener.

Logan Chieftain Athletic Field

Chauncey Blue Devils Face Tall Challenge Tonight

The Chauncey Blue Devils host J-T tonight at 7 30 as a tough stretch of games begins. J-T is described as big tall and fast giving Chauncey a rough matchup. Earlier the Chauncey girls meet J-T girls with the boys game to follow. Next Saturday old rivals Plains visit Chauncey with a preceding girls game.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils J-T Blue Devils Chauncey Girls Bannon Fighting Plains

Funeral for Richard Smith Draws Millfield Community

In Chauncey the Millfield Church of Christ filled with relatives and friends for the funeral of Richard Smith ten year old son of Mrs. Helen Eloise Sisson of Millfield who died Friday in Mercy Hospital Columbus after pneumonia. Rev. Gilbert Courtney led the service with a quartet. Burial followed in New Lexington cemetery. Survivors include his parents a sister Shirley and his grandmother. He attended Millfield schools.

Chauncey Millfield Church of Christ Richard Smith Helen Eloise Sisson Millfield Mercy Hospital Columbus Gilbert Courtney Charles Bradfield Helen Courtney Christine Brown Lucille Sanders Cousins Richard New Lexington Shirley

Navy Sailor Bert McQuade Visits Chauncey Family

Chauncey Dover high school graduate Bert McQuade son of Mrs Viola Sanders will arrive next Monday to spend holidays with his mother and family. He is with the United States Navy and has been stationed on the West Coast for 18 months, coming from New York City.

Chauncey Bert McQuade Viola Sanders Millfield Chauncey- Dover High School United States Navy New York City West Coast

Chauncey Distributes Federal Relief Commodities

Two hundred thirty nine residents received Federal relief commodities at the Chauncey City Building Friday. The allotment included 1030 pounds of cabbage 1030 pounds of sweet potatoes 586 pounds of prunes 369 pounds of wheat cereals and 188 pounds of navy beans.

Chauncey

Chauncey Personal And Social Mention

Mrs Ellen Bowersock returns home to Haydenville after a ten day Chauncey visit with relatives. Chauncey area residents hosted guests from Columbus Athens and Marietta for meals and social events including a rabbit dinner by the Masonic Lodge in Trimble.

Ellen Bowersock Haydenville Chauncey E. J. Adams A. L. Preston Jacob Bowersock Indiana Jesse McKee New Marshfield R. D Floyd Stanley Virgil Lahugh Athens Gilbert Courtney Trimble Paul Fiske Chauncey-Dover High School Fiske Joe Guerra Chauncey-Dover High Carolyn Guerra Don Bridgewater Shade Lodi Marietta Linnie Heck Athens State Hospital Jessie Fiske

Chauncey Man Takes Over Gil Hart Filling Station

Chauncey Jim Hartley has rented the Gil Hart filling station at The Plains and assumed control last Friday. He will run the filling station and grocery store. Mrs Hartley, formerly Ruth Atkinson, teaches at Sugar Creek School.

Chauncey Jim Hartley Gil Hartman the Plains Hartley Ruth Atkinson Sugar Creek

Ten mines in operation in Chauncey district

Ten mines reported in operation Tuesday in the Chauncey district. The mines listed include Poston No. 6 Chauncey New York 25 Carbondale Black Diamond Coonville No. 5 No. 9 No. 28 No. 90 and No. 219.

Chauncey Poston No Chauncey N. Y Carbondale Black Diamond Coonville

Church Boards Meet Tonight In Greens Run And Taylor Ridge

The Greens Run Church of Christ board meets at 6 30 this evening and the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ board meets at 7 30. The Greens Run Young People class will be entertained Wednesday night at Miss Edna Cartwrights home.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ Taylor Ridge Church of Chri Greens Run Edna Cartright

Chauncey Benefit Party Tonight at K of P Building

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge in Chauncey hosts a public benefit party tonight at 8 o clock in the K of P Building. Everyone is invited to attend.

Chauncey—Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey K. of P

County superintendents meet in Athens on school legislation

Supt. J. W. Coleman of the county schools visited Athens Monday for a meeting of county superintendents from 20 Southeastern Ohio counties. They discussed proposed school legislation.

Athens Logan J. W. Coleman Ohio

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