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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1939

Page

10

Efforts To End Walkout At Logan Furniture Plant

Efforts were under way in Logan to restore Sun Glow lant operations after a workers walkout by Local 290 of the United Furniture Workers. William Switzer met with company and chamber representatives to seek an agreement. Union leader George De Nucci was due to arrive. a meeting of local members followed.

Logan Sun Glow United Furniture Workers of America C.so William Switzer Mansfield Sun Glow Corporation Chamber of Commerce George de Nucci Columbus CIO Charles H. Frazier Kenneth Eaton Sun Giow Company Paul Monks Switzer Sun Glow Co

Board Urges Vote Changes in Disabled Balloting

Logan Hocking County Election Board called an informal meeting to discuss recommendations for disabled voters. They aim to have precinct officials and party representatives assist these voters before election day to improve results.

Logan—Hocking County Earl Griffith

Logan Kiwanis Club to Welcome New Member

The Logan Kiwanis Club meets this evening at the White House with Fred Carpenter and Dr. Cr. F. Rauch in charge. Don Castel will be welcomed as a new member and Fred Burchfield leads the educational committee reception. Average yearly attendance stood at 65.4 percent in 1938 and 72.81 percent in January.

LOGAN Logan Kiwanis Club White House Fred Carpenter Cr. F. Rauch Don Castel Fred Burchfield Educational Committee

Red Cross Accepting Chile Earthquake Aid at Courthouse

Financial contributions to relieve suffering and disease from the Chilean earthquake will be accepted at Red Cross Headquarters in the courthouse following instructions from Norman H. Davis, chairman of the American Red Cross.

Logan Red Cross Norman H. Davis American Red Cross

Welcome to Logan card for Nazarene delegates

Logan welcomes Nazarene Conference delegates to a three day session at the Methodist Church. City officials issue parking cards granting street parking and provide contact points at the police station. Signed by Mayor Dallas Kinser Safety Director R R Loomis and Police Chief Lewis Reynolds.

Logan Church of the Nazarene Conference Methodist Church Ohio Dallas Kinser R. R. Loomis Lewis Reynolds

Logan Social Notes and Grand Jury Action

Logan Social Notes recount visits and social events in Logan including Mrs. Jacob Keller and Mrs. Anne Shriner visiting, Florida arrival of D Y Milne, dinner party at E W Davis, and multiple local visits. A grand jury indictment is suggested as Theodore Lane of Nelsonville was bound over on a non-support charge.

Logan Jacob Keller Pleasant Mich Anne Shriner Shriner Gifford Hull Family of Columbus Theodore Lane Nelsonville S. B. Whitehart

Calico Ridgers Prove Popular

Logan group Calico Ridge Jamboree led by Kenneth Frazier performs in Hocking County high schools and is booked in Athens County. Members include Paul Woltz Gran pappy Kenneth Stone Uncle Zeke Lester Toliver Wimpy Ellen Toliver T Bone Merle Kimble. They feature old time music jokes and novelty numbers and will appear at The Plains February 15 with stops at Maxville February 8 Haydenville February 9 and later Rockbridge Gibisonville and other dates.

the Plains Maxville Haydenville Rockbridge Gibisonville Ater

Pay Day At Logan Clay Product Co

Workers at Logan Clay Product Co received about $8,000 on Saturday covering coal haulers clay handlers and laborers. Indications point to regular pay days on the fifth and twentieth of each month.

LOGAN Logan Clay Product Co

New Officer Must Sell Land

Logan report states Auditor-elect Kenneth R. Fitzgerald must sell forfeited land at sale date. State examiner informs no law provisions for an auctioneer, so either Fitzgerald or a staff member must conduct the sale.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Fitzgerald State Auitor

Former Logan Girl Gains Fame as Bowler

A Logan native, now Mrs. Inez Reinhard formerly Miss Inez Arnold, is a prominent bowler in Columbus. She and her team head to Toledo to compete in the state tournament, and she is the sister of S. W. and Charles Arnold of the city.

Logan Columbus Inez Reinhard Inez Arnold Toledo S. W Charles Arnold

Rotary Planning Series of Local Programs

Logan Rotary Club heard a Community Service program led by Walter A. Leonard. Upcoming programs include February 13 Classification with Charles C. Achauer, February 20 Vocational Service with Fred E. Hull, and February 27 Ladies Night with William Woodard. January attendance was 89.5 percent, aiming to reach 95 percent in December.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Walter A. Leonard Charles C. Achauer Fred E. Hull William Woodard

Exposure Victim Receives Care From Deputies After Snow Incident

Lester Waters of Good Hope Township was treated by Deputy Sheriffs Nellis Smith and W R Brandt after being found in the snow near Rockbridge Saturday night. He was brought to Logan and stayed briefly at the county jail before recovering. Waters is believed to have lain in the cold for at least two hours.

Logan Lester Waters Good Hope Township Nellis Smith W. R. Brandt Rockbridge Waters

Alley Work Resumed Near Godman Plant

Logan WPA force returned to work on the alley improvement near the Godman Shoe plant. The project had been paused to acquire a small land tract to straighten the alleyway. Work is part of the city’s 1938 39 blanket project.

Logan WPA Godman

Local Women Undergo Major Surgeries

Mrs. Lewis Griffin of Murray City had a major operation at Cherrington Hospital Sunday evening with a serious condition. Mrs. Roy Hall of Nelsonville recently had surgery and returned home, as did Waveline Lemberger of Murray City who also underwent a surgical operation.

Bart Davidson Athens James Hutchinson Archie Barnes Elizabeth Traugh Nelsonville John Altman Happy Hollow Barnes D. W. Feather Columbus Hubert D. Lappen Cincinnati Phil Henderson Wayne Shaw South Bloomingville J. P. Shaw Ralph Couden Gallipolis W. F. Schaal Sue Zanesville Dan Schaal Alfred Lanning Larry Clifton Gr

Whitcraft and Harden Granted Marriage License

Logan Clyde Whitcraft a 19 year old laborer of Rockbridge Rt. 1 and Mae Thelma Harden a 20 year old at home of Rockbridge Rt. 1 were granted a license to marry.

Court probe faults Tyroler for campaign on bench

A committee condemns Louis Tyroler for circulating a political dodge and praising defendants in the Nelsonville case. It urges a public apology within three days or face punishment for contempt and misconduct and notes Tyroler corrected statements privately but not publicly. The report mentions Judge Rowland, Judge White, and attorney John Kelso amid a courtroom dispute over alleged rebukes.

Tyroler Rowland Keenan Craig Francis D. White Dodger Millfield Louis Tyroler Common Pleas Court White Jacksonville Southern Ohio Electric Company Nelsonville Ohio Court of Common Pleas Athens County O. F. Rowland Athens Messenger John Kelso Tyroler For Probate Electric Company Willis Judge Tyroler Russell W. Finsterwald M. D. Hughes Gordon Gray

Judge Henderson to Return Home From Florida

A telegram received by Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen reports Judge Phil Henderson will arrive home today after a two week vacation in Florida.

Woman Driver Fails To Appear in Court

Mrs. Nellie McGrath did not report for arraignment before Mayor Dallas Kinser on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after arrest by Police Chief Lew Reynolds and Patrolman A. F. Evans. Cash bond was posted but forfeited. police were directed to bring her in.

Logan Nellie McGrath Dallas Kinser Lew Reynolds A. F. Evans Kinser Mrs. McGrath

Off the Record at Athena stars Blondell O'Brien reforming juvenile

Warner Bros new Athena Picture Off the Record opens today starring Pat O'Brien and Joan Blondell as reporters on the same paper. Bobby Jordan of the Dead End kids features as a hard youth the reform drama follows Blondell's bid to rehabilitate him despite O'Brien's initial skepticism. Additional cast includes Alan Baxter William David Morgan Conway Moroni.

Warner Bros Athena Theater Pat O’brien Joan Blondell Bobby Jordan Pat Joan Bobby Alan Baxter William David Morgan Conway Moroni

Close Scores Mark Junior High Basketball Week

Logan games in the junior high leagues produced several tight results. The National League saw the Braves beat the Band 21 to 15. the Pirates defeated the Phillies 19 to 6. American League had the Band over the Cubs 14 to 11 and the Reds edging the Giants 14 to 12. Assistant coach Charles Eberst directed these contests.

LOGAN Braves Pirates Phillies Cubs Reds Giants Charles Eberst

Family plans home return for J G Cole from hospital

Logan residents expect J G Cole to be brought home from Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens where he has been treated after a motor accident last week. His leg remains in a cast to be worn for at least six weeks.

Logan J. G. Cole Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Minor Accidents Reported Near Rockbridge Sunday

Icy pavement caused a series of minor accidents on U S Route 33 near Rockbridge Sunday night. Two Columbus residents were injured: George Karl, 10, with facial and neck lacerations from shattered glass, and Mrs. Howard Fox with cuts and bruises. They were treated by a local physician before returning home. Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith reported that other cars involved were not badly damaged and left the scene.

Logan Rockbridge Columbus George Karl S. Oakley St Howard Fox Karly Nellis Smith Dame

Radio Team To Take Part in Benefit

TORCH Joe Church and son of The Plains with Billy Jean and Burroughs Trio of Parkersburg will perform at Coolville High School auditorium Wednesday evening. The event is sponsored by the Torch Lights Class of the M. E. Church Sunday School.

Joe Church the Plains Billy Jean Her Burrough Parkersburg W. Va Coolville Torch Lights M. E. Church

Stanso Trademark Laxative Tablets Advertised

Laxative tablets labeled Stanso (orange carrier) promote relief for constipation and sluggish liver. Described as a pleasant substitute for calomel with a recommendation to take one at night and expect improvement by morning. Prompted to ask your druggist.

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Logan Furniture Fk Logan Kiwanians Florida D. Y. Milne E. W. Davis Alva Brown L. P. Mooney Shirley Cheerio Club Maccabee Hall Jac Iles Pat O'Brien Bobby "Dead End" Jordan Pat Obrien Ovedea Ames Flood Bob Emember Devil's Island the Foreign Legion Desert Sahara Paul Kelly Henry Gordon Rotary Logan Hospital O. G. Houck H. S. Davis H. P Oan Blondell Athena Stanso New Zenners Hote Ale Gas Company
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