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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1938

Page

14

Logan District 8 Legion Conference Dates Moved to May 14 15

The Spring Conference of District 8 American Legion in Logan was shifted to May 14 and 15 due to conflicts with a National Committee meeting and hotel booking issues. The Detroit Hiking Club and Cleveland Bird Club visits prompted arrangement changes, with invitations planned for distinguished state Legionnaires and a banquet on opening day.

Athens Messenger AES Logan District Legion Logan District 8 American Legion General Committee Everett Eveland Crooksville National Committee Cleveland Bird Club Chamber of Commerce Hocking County Detroit G. Wood Bowen Forest E. Weinrich Melrose Harbaugh Logan Post

Hard Going Logan Hobos Crave Lodging and Food

Chief of Police Lew Reynolds summarized conditions in Logan after a man seeking a night’s lodging said he hunted snipes with two small ones and one big one, then two hours for food before asking for a bed. Reynolds reported recent cleanups near the Jungles by car shops and Old Town Yards, with six men seeking jail lodging Thursday night.

Logan Lew Reynolds City Hall

Plans Remodelling in Mound Street Residence

Logan G Raymond Robinson who bought the Thomas Brown residence on Mound Street will undertake extensive remodeling before moving in about May 1. Guy Loomis holds the contract with work already started and about $5000 to be spent. The living room will be 15 by 30 feet with an open fireplace. partitions, chimneys, stairs, and a furnace will be altered. Exterior changes are not yet decided.

Logan G. Raymond Robinson Thomas’ Brown Mound St Guy Loomis Robinson The Hocking Valley Brick Co

Carr Talks to PTA on Adult Education

Logan residents attended a Liesboro PTA meeting where Supt. G. E. Carr spoke on Adult Education. Participants included Harry Woltz, his son Paul, M. B. Les and L. P. Mooney who presented instrumental and vocal numbers.

Carr PTA Logan Liesboro Parent-Teacher Association Supt. G. E. Carr Harry Woltz Paul M. B. Les L. P. Mooney

Man Charged With DUI After E Main Street Crash

Patrolman A F Evans arrested Ralph N Hill of Coal Grove after a Thursday night crash on E Main St. Hill is charged with driving while under the influence. His car struck F W Ferris of Cincinnati who had a parked vehicle.

Logan E. Main St A. F. Evans Ralph N. Hill Coal Grove Hill F. W. Ferris Cincinnati

Logan Social Notes Entertains Sewing Club

Miss Mildred Johnson entertained the Wednesday Sewing Club at the home of Dr. and Mrs. A K Smith with needle work. Club guests included Mrs I W Hartman Mr Plasant Mich Mrs Richard Vore Fremont Mrs Bruce Brandt Miss Marcie Ambrose and Miss Ann Wellman. CLASS WILL MEET at the Christian Culture Class at Mrs N M Brown home at 6 30 Monday evening with a spread and members to bring table service.

Mildred Johnson A. K. Smith I. W. Hartman Plasant Mich Richard Vore Fremont Bruce Brandt Marcie Ambrose Ann Wellman N. M. Brown

Bridge Club Heads Meet at Schultheis Home

Entertained members on Wednesday evening at the Dayton Schultheis residence on Mound Street with Francis Roberts and Darley Kitchen sharing high scores. Lunch was served after the game.

Entertains Bridge Club Contract Bridge Club Dayton Schultheis Mound St Francis Roberts Darley Kitchen

Logan Plans Test To Fill Chief's Post

Logan Service Director R. R. Loomis seeks an eligibility list to appoint a new fire chief as Walter Nixon resigns effective March 1. The civil service commission will not issue a list until an examination is held, with Loomis then choosing Roy Stallsmith during a 30 day emergency. The city council action will shape the exam timing.

Logan R. R. Loomis Logan Civil Service Commission Walter Nixon Roy Stallsmith

Washington Birthday meeting of Worthington DAR deferred

Governor Worthington Chapter of the DAR hosts a Washington Birthday gathering this evening at Mrs. C A Richey home. A covered dish supper is planned for 6 o clock followed by an evening of sewing activities replacing the Feb 22 event.

Hostess Catharine Stoughton Hosts Bridgettes Evening

Miss Catharine Stoughton entertained the Bridgettes at her North Street home Wednesday evening. High scores were earned by Miss Manon Powers and Mrs. Leslie Evans as the bridge games concluded with a luncheon after.

Catharine Stoughton North St Manon Powers Leslie Evans

Mrs Frank Walters Hosts Sister Susies Club Meet

Mrs Frank Walters entertained ten members of the Sister Susies Club on Wednesday evening with a social gathering that concluded with refreshments.

Frank Walters Sister Susies Club

Sewing Party Hosted by Mrs Myrtle Kleinschmidt

Mrs Myrtle Kleinschmidt was hostess to the Priscilla Club Wednesday evening with sewing as the diversion. Refreshments were served. Mrs Emma Leach was a guest.

Myrtle Kleinschmidt Priscilla Club Emma Leach

Changes Plea Reduced to Petty Larceny in Farm Theft

Logan W E Courtney of Green Township changed his plea before Magistrate S B Whitehart Wednesday evening as the offense was reduced to petty larceny. His guilty plea carried a 25 dollar fine plus costs after deputies recovered household effects from Park Trowbridge farm during a recent search. Sheriff Joe Farbearn and deputies located the property.

Hospital News Notes In Haydenville and Jackson

Mrs. William Wells of Haydenville admitted to Cherrington Hospital for treatment in serious condition. Mrs. Kenneth Cherrington of Jackson is seriously ill with uremic poisoning. Mrs. Kenneth Snider and others were dismissed after several days of treatment.

Albany Schedule From Pastor Details Sunday Services

The Albany M. E. circuit lists Sunday events at Albany Church School 9 30 am Junior Epworth League 7 pm and sermon by Rev T A Ballinger 7 30 pm. Pearl Chapel worship 9 30 am sermon then Church School 10 30. Downington Church School 9 30 am worship 10 30. Harrisonville Church School 9 30 am worship 10 45 Epworth League 7 30 pm. Snowville worship 1 30 pm then Church School 2 30 pm.

Albany Harrisonville Church School Epworth League Snowville

Great-Grandfather Ignatz Laubert 55 in Youngstown D

Ignatz Laubert aged 55 is identified as a great grandfather. His granddaughter Mrs Edward Bogan is noted as the mother of a baby son. The maternal grandmother is Mrs John Bakery aged 36.

Youngstown, D Ignatz Laubert Edward Bogan John Bakery

Revival Set For Logan Sunday Rite

Revival services proceed at the Methodist Episcopal Church under Rev. C. W. Graham with music by L. P. Mooney. Sunday morning and evening services feature sermons by Rev. John A. Toy and Rev. W. E. Jones with baptisms and member receptions planned.

Mary Ellen Rutgers St. Mathew Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde Llesboro R. C. Babylon First Presbyterian Church

Preaching Mission Set as Basis for Services at Haydenville

Rev. L. O. Lineberger leads a two week series at Haydenville Presbyterian Church starting Sunday with guest pastors each night at 7 o'clock. Monday to Friday feature different ministers, with a youth service and Bayliff preaching on February 27. Lineberger preaches the opening morning sermon "A Prayer for Revival" at 9:30. During the second week Lineberger handles all sermons.

L. O. Lineberger Haydenville Presbyterian Church W. A. Cooper Logan M. E Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church Nelsonville W. P. Clark M. E B. W. Awe Pilgrim Church J. A. Toy VU. B Logan Russell E. Bayliff Athens First Bayliff Lineberger

Tuppers Plains Bible School Services and Dinner

Bible School at Tuppers Plains Christian Church begins Sunday at 9 30 with Pastor D G Holman delivering mornings message at 10 30 and Lord's Supper to follow Evening service starts at 7 30 A new piano was purchased and installed by the Dorcas Needle Club The group will host Washington's Birthday dinner at the school building Tuesday evening Feb 22

Bible School Tuppers Plains

Bishopville Social News Highlights Weekend Visits

Mrs Olive Pedicord and daughter Marguerite McNally visited Corning friends. Guests at various homes included the Palmers of Millerstown with Merle Roberts and Vern Palmer, the Milhoans of McLeish with their sons, Hattie Hoon of McConnellsville staying with W Hoon, Dwight Smith and son Ronnie of Glouster visiting P M Smiths, and many local families. Four generations gathered at J M McDonald’s birthday dinner, with Sunshine Class of Bishopville School hosting a Valentine party at the Townhouse.

W. H. Hoon Dwight Smith Ronnie, Glouster P. M. Smith Lawrence Shaner Charles Milhoan, Jr Charles Smith Cambridge Herb Smith Dewey Smith Ray Withem Glouster Wendell Hall J. M. Watkins Lena Withem Nettie Lewis Dorothea Milhoan Hollister J. M. McDonald McDonald Fiona Harrison Roy Harrison Donald Ronald Billy Wayne Ringgold Don Withem Mary Jo

Hold Three Youths for Investigation at Logan

Logan police took three youths aged 13 to 16 into custody for investigation. They claimed to be from S Charleston, West Virginia, visiting relatives in Laurelville, Hocking County. The oldest said he was a carpenter not in school. Two were brothers. They were lodged, fed, and turned over to probation officer Alfred Campbell for parent contact.

Logan Logan City S. Charleston W. Va Hocking County Laurelville Alfred Campbell Campbell

Junior Quartet Draws Favorable Comments at Presbyterian Club

Logan area audience heard the Junior Quartet Ralph Poston Dale Engle Luther Heyde and Harry Shaw noted for clever harmonizing Poston bass voice son of Emerson Poston near Logan Engle son of Winifred Engle Shaw son of Harry Shaw Sr and Heyde son of Rev Amos L Heyde the quartet appeared at the Presbyterian Men's Club Wednesday.

Logan Ralph Poston Dale Engle Luther Heyde Harry Shaw Poston Emerson Poston Near Logan Winifred Engle Amos L. Heyde Presbyterian Men’s Club

Murray City Five Clinches Hocking County Title

Murray City boys captured the Hocking County Basketball League pennant after nine straight wins. Union Furnace trails with five wins and four losses. Rockbridge girls topped their division with eight wins in nine games, while Murray City followed with five and three. the title could be tied tonight if Carbon Hill wins.

LOGAN Murray City Murray Union Furnace Rockbridge Girls Carbon Hill

Seven Children to Share James Allen Estate Equally

Probate court read James Allen will naming seven children to divide the estate equally. He dated the will September 27, 1920 and named John W. Allen of Logan as executor. Witnesses were Edwin D. Ricketts and Bertye P. Correll.

Edwin D. Ricketts Bertye P. Correll

Lancaster LOGAN to host Chieftains basketball night

To Play Lancaster Logan Lancaster High School basketeers travel to Logan to meet the Chieftains on Saturday night. The program starts at 8 15 with the Reserves game and the featured attraction follows at 9 15.

Logan Lancaster High School Basketeers Chieftains

Logan Band Makes Second Appearance at High School Hall

Logan High Band held its second winter concert at the Logan High School auditorium drawing several hundred people. Guest conductor Dr. Frank Simon of Cincinnati led the program while a banquet at the Elks Club preceded the show with a formal welcome from Mayor Dallas Kins er, band boosters president. Attendance included many out of town visitors and the event drew favorable comment.

Logan Logan High School Logan High Band Frank Simon Cincinnati

Logan and Pomeroy Battle for Cage Title at Pomeroy

The Chieftains face the Panthers tonight with league leadership on the line. Coach Tommy Bender hopes Jimmy Richardson starts after a week of illness as Logan and Pomeroy both ride undefeated records.

Logan Pomeroy Chieftains Panthers Tommy Bender Jimmy Richardson Chieftain

William Vanatta Dies in Ada Area

Relatives report the death of William Vanatta at Ada on Thursday. He was a nephew of Mrs. Jacob Wolfe of Logan and Mrs. A. C. Vanatta of near Maxville.

Logan William Vanatta Ada Jacob Wolfe, Logan A. C. Vanatta Maxville

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Bird Club Arkling Racing Verage Hobo I. Aly Octavian Goga Carol Romania Europe Miron Cristea National Orthodox Church Charles Eberst George C. Shaw Hospital News Bishopville Junior Quartet Murray City Five Lancaster WM. Vanatta Logan — Board of Public Assistance of the Aid of Esther McLain Columbus State Welfare Department New HS LO America Wun der Shoe Store S. Court Athens Colonial Colonial Plan NPN N. Court Ohio Jake's Aera Pg Jake's Sandwich Shop U.S
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