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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1939

Page

14

Logan Churches Prepare for Christmas Worship

Logan churches outline Christmas worship with sermons cantatas and programs. St John’s Catholic will offer high mass at 5 and 9 30 a m with music directed by Cleo Haley and soloists Rosemond Fox Mary Martin Walter Micheals George McGonagle Paul Fox.

Logan — Logan St. John's Catholic Church James T. Nevin Cleo Haley Sumner Martin Rosemond Fox Mary Martin Walter Micheals George McGonagle Paul Fox St. Matthew Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde Heyde St. Johns Lutheran Church Laurel Township Harriet Gibson Weymueller Presbyterian Church Cecil Harding Jones Iron St. Christian Church A. F. Pinnell

Industrial Suit Seeks Insurance Fund Access for Logan Widow

Logan woman Iole M Ball files against the Ohio Industrial Commission in common pleas court seeking the right to participate in the state insurance fund for herself and two children Norman and Marjorie. Her husband J P Ball died after a heart injury from an accident at the Rachelmacher estate on October 7 1937 while working in oil fields near Gore Orrville and New Straitsville.

Logan Iole M. Ball Ohio Industrial Commission Common Pleas Norman Marjorie J. P. Ball Rachelmacher Ball Gore, Orevile New Straitsville

Sunshine Box Sent to Mrs Rhein Scheld

Union Furnace resident Mrs D B Rhein scheld was remembered with a sunshine box by Farm Women. The package contained more than 30 gifts as she continues to recover from a goiter operation performed weeks ago.

Logan D. B. Rheinscheld Union Furnace

Bailey couple welcomed a ten pound son John Wesley

Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Bailey of Rockbridge are parents of a ten pound son born Tuesday. He has been named John Wesley. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Wesley Helber of Logan and Charles Bailey of Rockbridge.

Logan Wilmer Bailey Rockbridge John Wesley John Wesley Helber Charles Bailey Rockbri

Eastern Star Guests Attend Venus Chapter Installation

Out of town guests joined Venus Chapter Order of Eastern Star for installation on a Wednesday evening. Names include S L Gingery Edna Taber Ernest Glazier Jessie Drake and several Athens residents. Comet Club held a 630 dinner at the P K Shop with a Christmas party, grabbag and social hour.

Eastern Star Venus S. L. Gingery Edna Taber Columbus Ernest Glazier Jessie Drake Hanna Brooker Amy Kimes Emma Batton Charles Cameron Flossie Kiltan Rea Carpenter Athens Ella Heidlebaugh Mattie Albaugh New Straitsville George Featheroff de Haven Elliott Reichelderfer Laurelville Comet Club P. K Walter Derr E. Hunter St Grant Ward Russell Binkley John Rohrer Harold Ruff Ernest Shannon Carl Gordon John Guess

Priscilla Club Meets at Mrs Koppe’s West Hunter Home

Mrs F A Koppe hosted the Priscilla Club at her West Hunter Street residence on Wednesday evening. Members gathered for refreshments and discussion in a cordial social setting.

Priscilla Club F. A. Koppe West Hunter St

County and City Schools Close Through Holidays

Logan County schools will close today and stay shut for the holidays until January 2, as announced by Superintendent Samuel H. Dillon. The break aligns with the city school calendar.

Logan — County Supt Samuel H. Dillon

Interest Vouchers on Notes Are Received

Vouchers to meet interest payments on notes issued in June and December 1938 were received this week by Superintendent Samuel H. Dillon from the State Department of Education. First payments total 451.93 with district distributions listed for Benton Falls Good Hope Gore Green Laurel Laurelville Perry Murray City Salt Creek Starr Washington. December payments amount to 915.60 with districts Benton Falls Good Hope Gore Green Laurel Laurelville Perry Murray City Salt Creek Starr Washington.

Logan Samuel H. Dillon Benton Falls Good Hope Gore Green Laurel Laurelville-Perry Murray City Salt Creek Starr-Washington

Mrs. Price Dies of Pneumonia in West Logan

Florence Mae Price age 30 wife of Fred Price died at the home of Mr and Mrs Levi Nixon in West Logan at 9 30 Thursday morning after several days illness with pneumonia She leaves her husband two daughters her mother and a brother Lester Miller of Lancaster Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Logan Florence Mae Price Fred Price Levi Nixon West Logan Lester Miller Lancaster

Christmas program set for Sunday at M E Church

A Christmas program is scheduled at the M. E. Church this Sunday night at 7 30 p m. The event invites families and friends to attend the church service and enjoy Christmas themed readings and songs.

Huntington Tobacco Prices Down Across Market

Gallipolis report states prices at the Huntington tobacco market are falling daily with a new low of 14.96 dollars per hundred pounds set yesterday. Most Gallia County crops go to this market and many farmers are discouraged as prospects for any price rise after January opening appear slim following the holiday week.

Gallipolis Huntington Gallia County

Car Recovered After Theft From Dr Brown in Gallipolis

Thieves stole Dr. W. Lewis Brown s car from Gallipolis and changed plates to Illinois. The automobile was abandoned when fuel ran low, but the doctor s medicine case was found unharmed.

Gallipolis W. Lewis Brown Lexington Illinois

Christmas program and parties across local clubs and groups

Tuesday evening the D. of A. Lodge held a Christmas program arranged by Mrs. Oliver Wills followed by a fruit spread and gift exchange. United Brethren Sunday School class hosted by Mrs. Frank Beck with awards to several members and a gift swap, ending with refreshments. Brownie Troop 77 scheduled a Christmas meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church, led by Mrs. John Buntz and Mrs. James Rees. The Lehmaner family left for Bay City Michigan to spend Christmas with a relative, while Mrs. Schmidt, once a Hocking County resident, is the last of the Greiner family. Dr. and Mrs. Walter E. Brehm accompanied by sons took Mrs. Fountain to Columbus for the holidays. the Bennetts and Mrs. Bennett will join later for the winter stay.

Allen Adams C. S. Clark Hugh Meldrim J. G. Cole St. Paul's Episcopal Church Smythe H. Lindsay Elmer Bliss Trinity Lutheran Church Bliss Fairfield County Church E. B. White United Brethren Church Bethany United Brethren Church T. C. Gregory Enterprise United Brethren Church Vera Brashares Mabel Krinn Carl Engle D. of A. Lodge Oliver Wills Frank Beck Gore United Brethren Sunday School O. V. Donaldson Jesse Tucker Kate Summers Ray Saulers Gertrude Dicken Beck Brownie John Buntz James Rees William McKinley Lehmaner Bay City Ifidh C. C. Schmidt Columbus Schmidt Greiner Hocking County Joe Greiner Walter E. Brehm Tommy Jimmy

Firemen Display Toys in City Headquarters

Logan residents visited police headquarters to view a toys collection organized by city firemen. The display has been up since Tuesday and sorting for delivery to youngsters will begin soon.

Logan

City May Provide Free Water for Schools

Logan City officials cite Attorney General Herbert ruling that a city may donate water to schools where desired. The city has given pool water free for two years while schools pay for building usage. The AG opinion clarifies the local dispute over municipal water donations to education facilities.

Logan Thomas J. Herbert Board of Education

Miss Orn Dies at 81 After Short Illness

Elizabeth Loretta Orn 81 unmarried died at her Green Township home at 7 15 am Thursday after several months illness. Daughter of Oliver Orn the last survivor of the Mexican War in Hocking County. Survived by brothers Jess of Lancaster and Charles of Millersport. Funeral arrangements pending.

Logan Elizabeth Loretta Orn Green Township Miss Orn Hocking County Oliver Orn Jess Orn Lancaster Charles Orn Millersport

Christmas Program Planned at Asbury Methodist Church

Plans completed for a Christmas program at Asbury Methodist Church Starr Township at 7 30 Sunday evening. The Rev J G Deeds will be present and Sunday School children will take part. The event is open to the public.

Logan Asbury Methodist Church Starr Township J. G. Deeds

Logan man and Haydenville woman receive marriage license

A marriage permit was issued on Thursday to James Ray Karshner age 23, a Logan clerk, son of Mr and Mrs Merle Karshner, and Jane Matheny age 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs C S Matheny of Haydenville.

Logan James Ray Karshner Merle Karshner Jane Matheny C. S. Matheny Haydenville

County League Teams Reach Third Round

Gibisonville and Rockbridge lead the third round of Hocking County Basketball League play with undefeated records. Gibisonville meets Rockbridge on the Good Hope floor as Mark Wylie leads Gibisonville scorers and Gene Couch tops Rockbridge baskets. Union Furnace visits Carbon Hill, Ward Townshipers seek first win, and Laurelville goes to Murray City in the other game. The contests pause until January 5.

Logan Hocking County Gibisonville Rockbridge Good Hope Mark Wylie Gene Couch Union Furnace Carbon Hill Ward Laurelville Murray City

County Officials To Get Holiday Pay

Logan county officials will receive a regular payday for the holiday season. Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald said checks were being prepared and would be issued this afternoon or Saturday. The move follows a years old local custom.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

Charles Hengst Writes Of Journey to Florida

Charles L Hengst of Cantwell Cliffs writes from Orlando Florida about a southward trip last week He visited Louisville to see his brother Fred Then they went to Frankfort for Governor Keen Johnsons inauguration where 25000 marched in a two hour parade He notes Christmas decorations along the route and says Logan had among the better displays He plans to stay in Florida until April.

Logan Charles L. Hengst Cantwell Cliffs Orlando Fla Louisville Fred Frankfort Keen Johnson Mr. Hengst Florida

Rockbridge Resident Leaves Logan Hospital After Injury

Thurman Williams of Rockbridge left Cherington Hospital for home on Thursday after sustaining a leg fracture while helping to butcher. Mrs Leon Keller and infant Gerry Daniel also returned home in Corning Thursday from the hospital.

Logan — Thurman Williams Rockbridge Cherrington Hospital Leon Keller Gerry Daniel Corning

Logan High Grad to Receive Education Degree at OSU

Logan High School alumnus will graduate from Ohio State University on December 31. He will receive a degree from the college of education. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W H Woodgeard of Gallagher Avenue.

Logan Ohio State University Ray Woodgeard W. H. Woodgeard Gallagher Ave College of Education Logan High School

Logan Post Office Sets Record With Rush Mail Totals

Logan Post Office reports a new outgoing mail record driven by first class and parcel post, with 1939 daily totals rising from 12 849 on Monday to 14 490 on Thursday for first class and parcels posted climbing from 98 sacks on Monday to 104 on Wednesday.

Logan — Logan

Regular substitutes handle the rush with no extra help

Deliveries will be made Saturday afternoon and gifts will be delivered on Christmas afternoon. The office remains open until 5 30 o'clock to process packages.

County Road Workers Guard Against Ice

Logan county highway crews were called out Wednesday night to guard against ice on slippery highways as cold weather set in. A 24 hour shift has been kept at the state highway garage since last month, with a call to superintendent Lewis Price and crew when conditions warrant for protective measures.

Logan—County State Lewis Price Supering

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