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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1940

Page

8

Legion Posts Boost Hocking County Quotas In Over the Top Event

Logan hosts an Over the Top Party as American Legion leaders highlight unity and drive to stamp out subversive influence. Saslavsky reports local membership rising to 133, Murray City Post 53, with plans for anti Unamerican legislation and better industrial schools oversight. Community members from Bellaire, Portsmouth and Athens attend.

Logan American Legion Americanjem Jacob J. Saslavsky Logan Post Murray City John Maraz Howard Brooker Bellaire Portsmouth Athens Saslavsky Boys’ Industrial School Girls’ Industrial School Carothers M. M. Carothers The American Legion News Legion Joseph R. Devore Bureau of Unemployment Compensation State American Legion Employment Committee John DeMolet John Dowler DeMolet Hocking County Russell James John Maraz Ae Harbaugh Adjutant Saslabsky George Frown Harry Brimmer Andrew Eetee John Michel

Recount Expected Today In Eight Logan Precincts

Master commissioners appointed by the court began a vote recount of eight Logan precincts Tuesday afternoon and expect to finish by afternoon. They retabulate only votes for Frank S. Clair and James L. Martin, not affecting ballots for Stanley W. Baker or J. M. Conkle. The hearing before Judge Phil A. Henderson drew continued interest.

Logan Frank S. Clair James L. Martin Stanley W. Baker J. M. Conkle Election Board Hubert D. Lappen St. Clair Carlos Brashares Martin Charles A. Frasure Phil A. Henderson

Christmas meeting of the Christian Culture Class Social Group

The Logan Christmas gathering at Mrs. Burr Nixon’s West Hunter Street home featured hostesses Mrs. Fred Liff Mrs. Olga Green and Mrs. Warner Lehman. Activities included program by Mrs. Green readings of the Christmas story and songs with gifts and a lunch."

Hollenthal Matthew Murtha Harriet Sater I. N. Myers Phyllis Nixon

Logan Choir Guests at Kiwanis Club Dinner

The Logan High School Rappella Choir performed for Kiwanians at a White House dinner meeting. Miss Annie Louise Bowen led the choir with Christmas carols and other songs directed by Fred Burchfield.

Logan—Kiwanians Loganigh School White House Annie Louise Bowen Fred Burchfield

Timberlake and Paul Improve After Hospital Surgeries

At Logan Hospital Wayne Timberake of this city showed slight improvement after an appendicitis operation Monday night at Cherrington Hospital. Ed C. Paul is reported improving at the same hospital after a major operation ten days ago.

Logan Wayne Timberake Cherrington Hospital Ed C. Paul

Hamden Church School To Present Pageant

Hamden Methodist Sunday School stages a Christmas dramatization "A Child is Born" Thursday at 7:30 pm. Ollie Marie Tedrow and Deborah Davis headline with help from kindergarten through high school departments. Directed by Mrs. D. M. Bryson, Mrs. Kathryn Bagley, and Miss Mary Carmink.

Hamden

Grange Plans Installation and Christmas Program

Grange to install officers at Thursday meeting. A Christmas program will be presented and supper served. Men will supply candy for the event at Little Kyger Grange.

Gallipolis Little Kyger Grange

Mannon Rites Held for Miles Mannon in Lecta

Funeral rites are held in Lecta for Miles Mannon age 60 who died Monday from pneumonia. Several brothers and sisters survive him.

Gallipolis Miles Mannon Veral

Mrs Iles Hosts WCTU Meeting in Zanesville Ave Home

Mrs Clifford Tles hosted the Women’s Christian Temperance Union at her Zanesville Avenue residence Friday. The program centered on the Nativity with poems and readings, a Christmas party plans committee formed for December 20 at the County Home, and carols sung by the group.

Iles Clifford Tles Women’s Christian Temperance Union Zanesville Ave Tom Connors Paul Monks Cc. E. Brehm Bert Bell E. M. Godfrey Merlin Rose Madge Faith Wright Imogene Hanner Millard Brown Monks Bethlehem W. T. Poling Edward Struble Lorena Struble Christena Engle Myrtle Couden Effie Brashares Eliza Howdyshell

Victor Simiele Named Medical Representative for Shrine in Logan

Information was received here on Tuesday of the appointment of Dr. Victor Simiele as medical representative of Aladdin Temple of the Shrine for the Logan and Hocking County area. He was named by W. M. James, Columbus potentate. Dr. Simiele is an active member in this city.

Logan Victor Simiele Logan and Hocking County W. M. James Columbus Simiele

Agnes Bonahan Charged With Speeding in Columbus

Agnes Bonahan of Columbus faces speeding charges filed Tuesday by Chief Lew Reynolds. She was taken into custody on Front Street.

Logan Agnes Bonahan Columbus Lew Reynolds Front St

Logan-Larry Liff Ill At Home On Church Street

Larry Logan Liff, two year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Liff, is seriously ill at the family home on Church Street.

Logan Larry Fred Liff Church St

New Straitsville Social Notes Highlights Local Events

Rev. and Mrs. Robert Byler attended a Perry County Ministerial Association meeting in Somerset. The Gleaners Class to host its annual turkey dinner at the church. New Straitsville basketball to play Glenford Friday. The marriage of Mills H. Smiley and Jane Donnelly announced. William Smith funeral held. service details listed. Several residents visit relatives and attend events in Logan and Columbus areas.

New Straitsville Robert Byler Perry County Ministerial Association Somerset John Wahl Stephen Teneer Christine Burgoon Columbus Anna Gaver Hettie Frances Lanning Gleaners William Abram Mabel Price Mariam Abram T. J. Price Joe Blankenship Fred Blankenship Logan Women's Society Priscilla Glenford Mabel Slatzer Waveline Margaret Peterson Vernon Wiletta Smith Board of Education Robert Ward Helen Strain Mareline Davis Nelsonville Mills H. Smiley Jane Donnelly New Lexington

Hook Sues for Divorce in Common Pleas Court

Bessie Hook files for divorce from Abie Hook in common pleas court Tuesday alleging cruelty.

Logan Common Pleas Court Bessie Hook Abie Hook

Home Decoration Initiatives Begin in Logan

Logan residents start holiday home decorating as Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity offers awards for best decorated dwellings in the city. A large number of homes are expected to compete this year with artistic designs on display.

Logan Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity

Hemlock Social and Personal Highlights

Mrs L T Cottrell hosted the Main Street Church of Christ women with a Christmas program and gift exchange followed by lunch. Family and community notices include visits, birthdays, and illness in Hemlock and nearby towns with multiple names and events.

Murray City Lodge Benefit Party Planned at Eagles Hall

Murray City Lodge will sponsor a benefit party at the Eagles Hall Saturday night December 21 at 8 for Boys Town Nebraska. The notice also lists a December 22 cantata by the Methodist Church and a Stymmys Cadet Junior Pocahontas visit Friday December 20 with gifts for orphans.

Murray City Eagies Lodge Boys Town Nebraska Hocking County Janet White Roger Wolfe Belle Baird E. V. Hill Athens Leonard Baird Earl Baird Carrie Logan G. O. Munn H. L. Brooks Robert Brooks C. H. King Hazel Miller Frank Dunnett Columbus A. C. Droz Pleasantville Iowa Leslie Halbert Charles Stratton Cash Stratton Dan Simmers Charles Schultz Sand Run George Mudrie Jack Adams John Davis Glouster Edgar Hellyer Ruth Reich Logan Forest Lawn Cemetery Ohio Ladies of the Methodist Church Sun Sever Elaine Richardson Stymmys Golden Cadet Junior Pocahontas Team of Eagles Hall Hock-Hocking Council William Thomas Mary Thomas John Dyker Maria Palmer Marietta Charles Shaffer Jr Jean Gordon James New Straitsville Charles Shaffer John Willard Shaffer Thomas Pierce Harold Shrieves Junior Shrieves Frank Williams Ben Bailey Carbon Hill Albert Storer Roy Storer Imogene Grace Dyker Mappe Palmer Saturn Bancroft Haydenville Mattie Ralph A. J. Barnhill Mary Ann James William Williams Nelsonville Charles Hoffman Dora Spencer Howard Bush Harry Hamer Willim Cunliffe Herbert Cunliffe

Local Man Credits Ton Jon No 1 For Relief

F C Stauch of Lower Salem near Marietta Ohio reports years of misery from constipation stomach disorders headaches and bilious spells. After using Ton Jon No 1 his stomach is better bowel movements regular and he endorses the product to friends. Information available from Ton Jon Health Rep at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Athens Ohio Ady.

F. C. Stauch Lower Salem Marietta Ohio TON Jon Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store W. Union St Athens

Gallia Academy Students Dominate Prince of Peace Contest

Preliminary winners in the Prince of Peace declamation contest are Gallia Academy High School students Matilda Hall Betty Jo Camp and Noreen Long The county winner was Noreen Long.

Gallipolis Prince of Peace Gallia Academy High School Matilda Hall Betty Jo Camp Noreen Long

Church Funds Are Divided Among Local Churches

Logan fund from state land revenues was divided among four area churches by membership. Haydenville Methodist receives 15.71, Ebenezer 3.68, Smith Chapel 4.75, Fellowship 7.45. Starr Township’s 722.39 allocation is not yet divided. Members must reside in the county to qualify for prorating.

LOGAN Haydenville Methodist Ebenezer Smith Chapel Fellowship Starr Township

Logan Health Board Discusses Plans

Logan health board met Tuesday night to discuss a proposal to improve the local health unit. Supt. G. E. Carr attended to explain a plan for more effective work with councilmen C. L. Wonn and Lawrence Adcock and Mayor Dallas Kinser presiding. Dr. H. M. Boocks also spoke.

Logan Logan Health Board G. E. Carr C. L. Wonn Lawrence Adcock Council Dallas Kinser H. M. Boocks

Follow the Star pageant at Union Furnace Church

The nativity pageant Follow the Star will be presented at Union Furnace United Brethren Church on Sunday evening December 22. Young church members and high school students will perform, and the Christmas service is open to the public.

Logan Union Furnace United Brethren Church

Firemen Plan Charity Toy Display This Week

Logan fire department volunteers prepare charity toys for public display Friday through Sunday. Dolls, books, games and costumes are being gathered and dressed by city volunteers. About 155 children are named for Christmas distribution, with numbers expected to rise to 200.

LOGAN Paul Monks Santa Claus

Venison Dinner for Gore Relatives at Hanover Home

Relatives from Gore attended a venison dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Sweazy in Hanover. Sweazy hunted in Pennsylvania with eight companions, returning nine deer. The largest deer weighed 175 pounds. Sweazy formerly served on Carbon Hill school board. Attending from Gore were Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hite and family and Mrs. John Sweazy.

Logan Gore W. S. Sweazy Hanover Sweazy Pennsylvania Carbon Hill Board of Education Virgil Hite John Sweazy

Historic Attire Will Be Worn for Play

Ned Myers son of Mrs I N Myers of Logan appears in the West Grade building play Thursday as circus master. He will wear Col F F Rempel boots mended for the occasion a silk hat from Miss Ella Rochester’s family a half century and a coat crafted by the late F Blasius.

Logan Ned Myers I. N. Myers Col F. F. Rempel Ella Rochester F. Blasius

West Grade Pupils Present Christmas in the Circus Play

West Grade pupils will present a play titled Christmas in the Circus on Thursday afternoon. The production is prepared under the direction of the teaching staff with parents planning to attend.

Logan

Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes

Bible School attendance 63 at the Bradbury church. Rev J P Miller and family visit Columbus for several days. Bible School hosts a Christmas program Sunday at 7 PM. Mrs Virginia Brown sustained serious injury after a fall. The year old son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Whittington died Sunday with funeral Tuesday. Mrs Jessie Dodson Dana Russell and Ben Morris ill. Local school closes Friday for Christmas program. Mr and Mrs Charles Scott return from Columbus where he worked. Mr and Mrs Harry Hazelton of Pomeroy visited Mr and Mrs Guy Martin.

Jack Williams Logan Nelsonville Issac Allen Helen William Allen Porterfield J. P. Miller Columbus Bible School Virginia Brown Clifford Whittington Jessie Dodson Dana Russell Ben Morris Charles Scott Harry Hazelton Pomeroy Guy Martin

Logan Kendall and Vivian Rife Secure Marriage License

Robert Lee Kendall 31 machinist of Columbus and Vivian Rebecca Rife 23 at home Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Rife obtained a marriage license Tuesday.

Logan Robert Lee Kendall Columbus Elmer Kendall Vivian Rebecca Rife Robert Rife

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