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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1940
Page
7
Logan chieftains host Athens Bulldogs Tuesday night for their second meeting this season. Coach Tom Bender relies on veterans Morris and Beougher at forwards, Beougher at center, Carr and Clendenen at guards, with sophomores sprinkled in. The squad aims for a repeat of their 46 to 29 win over Jackson.
Martha I Curl aged 83 died at Cherrington Hospital after a five week stay following a home accident in New Lexington that fractured her hip. She is survived by two sons Andrew J Curl Logan and John Curl New Lexington, two daughters Effie Guy Nelsonville and George Wallace Marion Illinois, five grandchildren seven great grandchildren two sisters Laura Thompson Fultonham and Lou Amerine White Cottage. Burial plans set at Zanesville with funeral at Saltillo Methodist Church Tuesday.
LOGAN Union Furnace Parent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting at the school building at 7 30 o clock Wednesday evening featuring a program. Musical numbers include trumpet solos by Jack McGuire and John Campbell piano by Lois Disbennett a vocal by Elizabeth Bennett. Demonstrations in French and history directed by Betty Howe and Herman Ellis. Mrs P C Campbell will address the national president Mrs Pettingill and a founder's day playset will be given by grade pupils under Miss Goetting and Mrs Woodard.
Ella Peebles, 87, former Logan resident, died in Columbus at a cousin’s home. She moved to Columbus years ago with the Harrington family, who had cared for her. funeral services were held in Columbus, and the body was brought back to Logan for burial.
Logan Stanley W. Baker, president of council, has placed petitions in circulation seeking the Republican nomination for county commissioner. Serving a second term as council presiding officer, Baker ran unopposed in the primary and last November election. He is a traveling salesman covering Southeastern Ohio.
At Logan Hospital Lillian Lafollette a student nurse underwent an appendectomy at Charlington Hospital Sunday afternoon. Walter Ames of Millersport was admitted for observation and treatment. Mrs Allen Bundy and infant daughter and Mrs James Ring hiser and infant son were discharged. William Gregory of McArthur returned home Saturday after an operation ten days prior.
George Tingler of Green Township faces assault and battery charges after Sunday arrest by Sheriff Joe Farbearn. The alleged victim is Mrs. Sarah Lambert.
Logan dealers have sold 10 new cars in the first ten days of February and the pace mirrors the year start. Local dealers also reported some sales outside Hocking County as part of the ongoing strong market.
A Marion Parent Teacher Association meeting was conducted last Friday evening with Logan guests L. P. Mooney and Carlos Brashares. Miss Eleanor Duff presented a radio program and music by Lillian and Kathryn Mundy accompanied the event, chaired by Mrs. Edward Mundy. Refreshments followed the program.
Logan Old Town Creek and tributaries rose out of banks after heavy rain Saturday night. State highway crews aided traffic along Route 75 near Webb Simmit as roads faced flooding while Sunday morning saw workers addressing snow and ice across the system.
While en route to work one day last week five Marion Township men escaped injury when their automobile driven by Marion Cyrus struck ice on the roadway and skidded. Cyrus sustained a back injury not serious. Passengers Dennis Carr Clint Huston Bill Leonard and Flem Scott were unhurt. The car was damaged.
Logan Dale Harris Shaw faced Mayor Dallas Kinser Saturday night for assault and battery. Patrolmen Evans and Notestone had taken him into custody the night before. His guilty plea led to a $25 fine plus costs arranged for payment.
Patricia McBride by her next friend Thelma Corrington files for divorce from John McBride on Saturday. Alleged neglect cited. They wed July 10, 1939 and have one child. Custody and alimony sought.
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Herman E Malone 48 engineer Logan and Hazel M Lutz 30 housekeeper Logan Rt 1. They were married by Magistrate Frank St Clair. An eye injury case involving Wylie Rhoades from Hocking County is mentioned with reference to a chemical splash.
Under coach Max Bunce Union Furnace will host an independent basketball tourney March 21 22 23 24 with entries due March 18. Drawings March 18 at 8 o clock. Winners share up to 100 dollars with 15 percent of net receipts and 10 percent for second. High school rules apply.
The Thirteenth annual Founder's Day of the Logan Business and Professional Women's Club was held Sunday at the White House. A noon luncheon featured a Valentine motif with red heart decor. Speeches by Mrs Lulu Beeney and musical numbers highlighted an afternoon program including a Micky and Minnie Mouse skit. Numerous guests and club members attended, with committee members named. East End Needle Club then met near Webb Summit, returning after road flooding. Regular meetings and visits followed in Logan.
The Saveys hosted a mixed bridge gathering at their home on East Second Street Saturday at 6 PM for a four table session. Mrs Clarence Salts and Charles Barker posted high scores after the game with several attendees listed.
A capacity crowd at Washington Auditorium watched the Waterloo Wonders beat Rio Grande College 47 to 42 on Saturday night. The Wonders played their smooth game as recent Waterloo High School graduates, now in professional class, faced a creditable, experienced opponent.
Floyd Mitchell a 30 year old resident was struck in the mouth with a brick during a Pine St disturbance involving about six youths from Black Fork. His lip was badly cut and several teeth were said to be lost. He received treatment at Holzer Hospital.
Northup Baptist Church hosts revival starting tonight led by Rev Jennings Cremeens pastor with Robert L Cooper as choir director. Cooper recently toured with the R A Howell evangelistic party in Gallipolis.
A light fall of snow followed a day of rain and a thunderstorm in Hocking County Saturday night. The temperature dropped and snow accumulated briefly but melted by Sunday evening, with it not as heavy as earlier flakes this winter.
Logan Harley Meyer former city solicitor was taken to Grant Hospital Saturday where he underwent an appendicitis operation that afternoon after becoming ill Thursday evening. Mrs Meyer and their young son went to Columbus to be near him. Latest reports say his condition is satisfactory.
Mrs. Nina Canter, 57, and her daughter Nina Canter, 22, of Wellston, were admitted to Holzer Hospital at 2:10 a.m. Sunday for treatment of injuries from a car crash. The elder woman suffered a broken leg and the daughter sustained lesser injuries.
Florence Armstead 68, widow, resident near Rodney, died Saturday. Survived by children Alva Archie and Dora Armstead at home. brothers Monroe, Lester and Edwin Winston of Bidwell. Funeral at Providence Baptist Church this afternoon. Public notices include Ohio utility and highway actions and a Nelsonville hearing date February 21 1940.
Teachers of the primary department of the Church of Christ School hosted a Valentine party for 25 children at Rev and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney home on High Street. Activities included games a story read by Eva Ferrel and refreshments with favors.
Sheriff Hatfield reports several forged checks in circulation by a two person shopper believed to reside in the county. The checks are under three dollars and victims have not yet pressed complaints. The sheriff will urge arrest and prosecution if victims agree.
Applicants include Joseph Marion Neal 29 of Columbus and Marcella Cox 21 of Gallipolis Chauncey Runyon 39 and Mary Willey 36 both of Gallipolis Glenn Bowden 24 and Doris Justice 21 of Logan West Virginia Harold Houser 18 of Northup and Eliza Harrington 16 of Gallipolis.
Chauncey resident Charles Shafer aged 69 died Saturday night at his home on East Main Street after a three week illness. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at The Plains M E Church with burial in Athens West Union Street Cemetery. He was the son of the late Jacob and his wife and was preceded in death by his parents a brother and three sisters. Survived by wife Dora Schoonover Shafer three brothers John The Plains George Beaumont Dave Nelsonville and sister Addie Downhour Portland Ind. Friends may call at the residence until the funeral hour.
Chauncey Council will hold a special meeting at 7 o clock tonight in the City building to complete business from the previous adjourned meeting. Members listed include Herbert Wise Luther Cruikshank John Smart George W Nye Carl Shafer and IC W Ferrel.
The Esther class of the M E Church will hold a Valentine party Wednesday night at the home of Mrs Agnes Tarlton. The event aims to share fellowship and celebrate the season within the church group.
An eight pound daughter named Doris Lucille was born Saturday to Mrs Beulah Robinson widow of Albert Robinson who died in Chauncey Mine No 25 last October. Mrs Amos Manthy is reported ill at her home in Millfield.
Chauncey Dover High freshmen formed the Friendship Club meeting at Freddie and Virginia Theisen home Friday night. Freddie Theisen led the session as members vote to use treasury funds for the upcoming high school play and shared a potluck. Next gathering set for March 1 at the Mingus Garage.
Chauncey Play School for pre schoolers will resume Tuesday at the WPA Recreation Center Chauncey led by Loretta S Ogg. Classes run daily from 9 to 12 in the morning.
Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Denver Bricker Converse Street Erma Butts serves as class president and will be in charge of the program.
Chauncey Jack, Chester and Don Sanders of near Concord spent the week end in Millfield visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester L Sanders.
Gallia County officers deputies and state employees enjoyed a holiday today in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. The observance affected county offices and state services across the region.
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