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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1938

Page

12

Logan High Cagers Edge Middleport 22 20 in Close Battle

Logan Chieftains survive a low scoring game beating Middleport 22 to 20 as Lohse leads visitors with two long shots and Jimmy Richardson scores nine for Logan while Albert Leonard adds six. Gibisonville eighth graders top Logan eighths 14 to 5. Logan Reserves beat Gibisonville Reserves 30 to 8 in prelims.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Middleport Gibisonville Logan Reserves Lohse Jimmy Richardson Albert Leonard Chieftains Leonard Cole Logan Nn Ssare I Richardson Snyder Nelson McGonagle Togres Ee Nendtemenkts EAU Atchercs Adi Iictiode Bradbury, F Eawencecnnen Bennett UIE Acenmginenene Ivan Davis Ohio University

C E Allen Ill with Influenza

Logan news notes merchant C E Allen is ill at home with influenza. His son Melbert, who had worked in Findlay, has returned home.

Logan C. E. Allen Melbert Findlay

Miners Weigh Rationed Travel to Logan Meeting

Miners from Murray City and Ward Township traveled to Logan to meet county commissioners and WPA officials. About 150 arrived in cars, but more could not attend due to gasoline rationing of three gallons per car. A larger group in Starr Township also seeks work to supplement vacation earnings.

Logan Murray City Ward Township WPA Starr Township Ward

Representative To Lead Logan PTA Study Group

Mrs. R. G. Williams from Columbus will lead a Logan PTA study group at Logan High School at 2 p m Wednesday. She previously spoke at a PTA meeting and will instruct members. Walter Leonard chairs the program committee for a father and son meeting set for Feb 28 at the school.

Logan R. G. Williams Columbus Ohio Congress of Parent-Teacher Associations Logan High School Harry Thomas Logan Pta Williams Walter Leonard

Logan Man Speaks on Safety Before PTA Meeting

Melrose Harbaugh of Melrose city gave a safety talk at the Marion Township PTA meeting. Oliver Mowery, ex Hocking Countian now with the Boys' Industrial School, brought four state wards who performed songs and spoke. Board members plan next program.

Logan Marion Township PTA Melrose Harbaugh Oliver Mowery Hocking Boys’ Industrial School Board of Education

Dogs Kill 16 Sheep and Attack 20 More in Raid

Laurel Township farmer John Heigle faced heavy losses when dogs raided his flock Thursday night. Local dog warden Howard Brooks helped locate and destroy one dog while another remains at large. Commissioner action sets sheep reimbursement at five dollars per head.

Logan John Heigle Laurel Township Howard Brooks Heigle

Logan Plans Two Games For Week End

Logan outlines a busy weekend for the Chieftain basketball squad with games at Pomeroy Friday and Lancaster Saturday. The Pomeroy contest is crucial as the winner is expected to lead Southeastern Ohio. both teams enter undefeated. Logan Reserves also aim to remain unbeaten and will join the trip.

LOGAN Chieftain Pomeroy Lancaster

Funeral Services at Residence for Mrs Emma Dieshlie

Funeral services will be held at the residence at 2 p m Tuesday for Mrs Emma Dieshlie 62 wife of Fred Dieshlie who died at her home after an extended illness The Rev R C Babylon will be in charge She is survived by her husband two children Charles McGomery Toledo and Clarence MecGomery Logan a sister of Elmer Hamilton

Logan Emma Dieshlie Fred Dieshlie R. C. Babylon Dieshire Charles McGomery Toledo Clarence Mec- Gomery Elmer Hamilton

Logan Marion Allen Returns to School and Coaching Duties

Logan Allen, long ill with pneumonia, has recovered and resumes duties as a teacher and coach at Denvertown High School. He attended Saturday's basketball game and returned to work today, staying with his parents Mr and Mrs C E Allen during recovery.

Logan Marion Allen Denvertown High School C. E. Allen

Joe Kemper III Logan In Poor Health At Home

Joe Kemper III Logan is confined to his home due to failing health. He is nearly 80 and a veteran member of the local lodge of Odd Fellows.

Joe Kemper Logan Mr. Kemper Lodge of Odd Fellows

Carr to Speak Logan on Adult Education at PTA Meeting

Supt. G E Carr of the local schools will address the Parent Teacher Association in Ilesboro on Wednesday evening on the topic adult education.

Schoolman Speaks Before Rural Session

Logan Friday hosted Karl H. Berns representative of the Ohio Educational Association who met rural Hocking County principals at the county superintendent’s office. He urged ongoing vigilance to preserve school finances against a proposed constitutional amendment ending excise taxes and discussed teacher protection retirement and tenure. Attendees included C. W. Jones Joe L. Archer Joseph J. Stone Scott Bowers Leslie Evans C. A. Woods Kay Blosser Edson Shaw Walter Stuart Daniel Helber and Superintendent J. W. Coleman.

Logan Karl H. Berns Ohio Educational Association Hocking County Berns C. W. Jones Rockbridge Joe L. Archer Laurelville Joseph J. Stone Murray City Scott Bowers Ilesboro Leslie Evans Union Furnace C. A. Woods Haydenville Kay Blosser Gibisonville Edson Shaw South Bloomingville Walter Stuart Carbon Hill Daniel Helber Marion Township J. W. Coleman

Former Residents Hit Oil Well Near Mt Pleasant

Logan informant James Miller reports Noah Andrews, formerly of Logan, has completed a new Mt Pleasant area oil well capable of 1500 barrels daily. Andrews and his son Earl lease 1800 acres between two large producing fields and plan two more wells.

Logan James Miller Noah Andrews Mt. Pleasant Mich Andrews Earl

Veteran Union Furnace Oil Worker Retires

LOGAN D. H. Patterson of Union Furnace retires after 42 years in oil fields across Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio. He worked for Preston Oil Carter and South Penn before coming to Hocking County on May 31 1911 where he has been employed since. He and his wife Mrs Patterson are natives of Pennsylvania.

LOGAN D. H. Patterson Union Furnace Preston Oil Co Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Carter and South Penn Hocking County Patterson

State Highway Patrol Driving Tests Set for Logan

State Patrol representatives will conduct driving tests at the fairgrounds in Logan from 9 30 a m to 5 p m next Saturday. A prior visit caused postponement as arrangements were not understood.

Logan State Highway Patrol Fairgrounds

Logan Banks Action Brings Change Shortage

Logan Banks caused a change shortage Saturday as financial institutions closed for Lincoln's birthday observance. Businesses unable to obtain a new supply issued checks to make change.

Logan Banks Logan Lincoln

14 Motorists Tagged For Overtime Parking

Logan police tagged 14 motorists Saturday in a campaign to halt overtime parking along Main St. Beginning next Saturday those tagged will be taken before Mayor Dallas Kinser for arraignment. Traffic on Main St. ran smoothly for the second week as the congestion prevention campaign continued.

Logan Main St Dallas Kinser

Nice weather draws locals to drives and golf visit

On Sunday pleasant weather drew many motorists into the countryside. Local residents enjoyed trips through rural areas and visits to the Hocking Valley Golf Course. Pedestrians left heavy wraps at home as mild temps persisted.

Logan Hocking Valley Golf Course

Carr Injured in Route 56 Head-On Crash

Carr of Logan liver Carr Tavelton was treated at Cherrington Hospital after a two car head on collision on Route 56 south of Laurelville. He was unconscious for a time and attended by a Laurelville physician before transfer.

Logan Liver Carr Tavelton Cherrington Hospital Laurelville Carr

Mrs John Eveland Admitted for Major Operation

Mrs John Eveland of South Bloomingville was admitted to Cherrington Hospital on Sunday for a major surgical operation scheduled this week.

Logan John Eveland South Bloomingville Cherrington Hospital

Reckless driving charge filed against Francis Williams Jr

Union Furnace resident Francis Williams Jr was taken into custody Saturday by Patrolman A F Evans and charged with reckless driving. Bond was posted for his appearance before Mayor Dallas Kinser today.

Logan—Francis Williams, Jr Union Furnace A. F. Evans Dallas Kinser

McGomery Called Back to Logan on Mother's Death

Charles McGomery of Toledo was summoned to Logan Sunday due to his mother's death. He formerly worked in Logan and resided there.

Logan Logan Charles McGomery Toledo Logan Mr. McGomery

Logan Boy Returns Lost Woman’s Purse to Police

Logan lad found a woman’s purse Saturday evening and turned it over to police. The owner can reclaim by identifying the purse and its contents.

Logan—Boyd Logan

Three Girls Born in Chauncey Region Over Weekend

Chauncey area records three new births over the weekend. Mrs. Fred Sayers announces a daughter born to her and her husband, formerly Mabel Kittle. Barbara Ann Tippie, 8 pounds 5 ounces, born Feb 10 to Cecil Tippie and Margaret Morrison. grandparents listed in Jacksonville and Glouster. Vera Elizabeth Jackson, 8 pounds, born Feb 11 to John Jackson and Dorothy Smith at their Bailey Run home. granddaughter of Nancy Smith near Chauncey.

Chauncey Fred Sayers Sayers Mabel Kittle Cecil Tippie Margaret Morrison Barbara Ann Charles Tippie Jacksonville Benny Morrison Glouster Vera _ Elizabeth John Jackson Dorothy Smith Bailey Run Nancy Smith

Andrew Jackson Leads Dover Grange Meeting

Regular Dover Grange No. 2646 gathering at the R of P building Tuesday night will be led by master Andrew Jackson. Social committee includes Pauline Keck as chairman with Mrs Lillian Sweeney Mrs Lettie Hintz Mr and Mrs M O Bryan and Mrs Marcia Johnson assisting.

Chauncey Dover Grange No R. of P Andrew Jackson Pauline Keck Lillian Sweeney Lettie Hintz M. O. Bryan Marcia Johnson

Roberts Rites Held for Mrs Clara Birge Roberts

Relatives attended the Waterford church funeral for 56 year old Mrs Clara Birge Roberts last week. Survivors include her husband Charles and several children. She was daughter of the late Wallace and Ida Birge former residents.

Chauncey Clara Birge Roberts Waterford Harvey Courtney Florence Pendergrass Bess Birge Jacobs Clinton Courtney Roberts Wallace Ida Birge Charles

The Plains Notes Local News Roundup

The Plains notes Donald Platt is ill and Everett McGranor of the U S Marines is visiting his wife and parents. Rev Nicholas and Mrs. Nicholas hosted guests, Naomi Bible Class meets Feb 15 at Mrs Darrell Selby's home with assistant hostess Mrs Russell Michael. John Batchelder visited Lena Ackley in Lottridge last Sunday.

Everett McGranor U. S. Marines Norfolk J. McGranor Nicholas Athens Cora Lenigar Naomi Bible Darrell Selby Russell Michael John Batchelder Lottridge Lena Ackley

The Hoosier Schoolmaster at The Plains High

The Hoosier Schoolmaster will be shown Friday afternoon at The Plains High School Auditorium as the second in the Senior Class talking pictures series.

Logan Brief Social Notes

A family dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Kelch on Warner Ave to honor Mr. Kelch’s birthday. Out of town visitors include Ferdinand Rempel and family with the Sater and Ellinger families in Logan alongside guests from Wheel ing West Virginia and Charleston West Virginia.

A. R. Kelch Warner Ave Mr. Kelch Roland Canan Martha Rodney Calvert Helen Sater Columbus Lawrence Ellinger Evelyn Sater Logan Ferdinand Rempel A. M. Sater Frank Kurtz Russel Cox Wheeling W. Va George Gribble Andrew Coffee Richard Charleston John Schorr Pomeroy J. S. McGonagle

Mrs Brown Hosts Benefit Silver Tea for Church Fund

Mrs Christine Brown hosted a Sunday afternoon silver tea at her High Street home from 3 to 5 for the Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ. Florence Pendergrass poured. assisted by Marjorie Courtney Catherine Courtney Hazel Lahugh and Margaret Tippett. An offering of 12.50 was collected for the church furnace fund. Forty guests attended.

Chauncey Christine Brown High St Friendship Bible Church of Christ Florence Pendergrass Brown Marjorie Courtney Catherine Courtney Hazel Lahugh Margaret Tippett Church Furnace

Revival Service Opens At Morristown Church

Mrs. A. P. Nichols evangelist from Huntington West Virginia and two daughters will lead a revival at the Morristown Independent Holiness Church tonight. Services continue nightly at seven with special music and the public is invited.

Chauncey A. P. Nichols Huntington W. Va Morristown

Mazon Council Meets and Hosts Valentine Party

Nineteen members attended the regular Mazon Council No. 93 meeting in Millfield. A Valentine party followed with an exchange of valentines and refreshments served by Minnie Willis Elizabeth Robinett and Frances Wallace. Beginning Feb 19 the council will hold a benefit party each Saturday.

Chauncey Mazon Council No Degree of Pocahontas Millfield Minnie Willis Elizabeth Robinett Frances Wallace Mazon Council

Chauncey-Dover HEC Club Formed With Officers Named

A new Home Economics Club started at Chauncey-Dover School with Miss Carolyn Guerra as instructor. The club meets every other Wednesday at noon in Home Ec. Officers include President Eileen Kasler Vice President Bessie Hammond Secretary Evelyn Stewart and Treasurer Helen McBride.

Chauncey Carolyn Guerra Chauncey-Dover Eileen Kasler Bessie Hammond Evelyn Stewart Helen McBride

J O Ferrel Dies In Chauncey After Long Illness

Chauncey resident J O Ferrel age 59 died Sunday at 9 p m at his High Street home from a heart ailment. Funeral arrangements were not set this morning and will be announced later. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth and ten children.

Chauncey J. O. Ferrel High St Mr. Ferrel Elizabeth

Logan Post to Meet for District 8 Conference Update

Logan Post schedules a Tuesday evening gathering to review spring conference details for District 8 American Legion. The session will include officer reports from the Athens district meeting and aims for strong turnout. Commander Harold W. Larimer hopes for high attendance. Nemaha County Nebraska once used a dog as deputy sheriff, who attended trials and helped capture a jail breaker.

Logan American Legion Logan Post Athens Harold W. Larimer Nemaha County Neb

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S Messenger Uncle Sam Pacific America West Logan Man Athens, Ohio Schoolman Chauncey Region Tippie Jackson Dover the Plains Notes the Plains Donald Platt Alva Platt Mrs. Brown Shay Chauncey Doris Bryson Floodwood Lucille Shay Jacobs Ave Greenblatt Mendoza Mr. J. Weinstein Zenner Store W. Union St McBride Service Company Indian Motorcycle Agency Anne “Adams Wwe Stangle Raiveetor Res. N Kase
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