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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1940

Page

14

Several Fives Given Chance To Win Event

Logan Hocking County high schools prepare for a basketball tournament at Logan High Auditorium starting Thursday with three games. Junior and senior divisions run through Saturday with 12 teams total and trophies for first and second places. Officials are Reichley and Landrum.

Logan—Hocking County High Logan High Laurelville Murray City Carbon Hill Rockbridge Union Furnace Joe J. Stone P. A. Reichley New Lexington Jack Landrum Columbus

Logan Salesman III in Critical Condition in Columbus Hospital

George Moury a local traveling salesman known as Logan Salesman III remains in critical condition at a Columbus hospital after being admitted more than a week ago. Immediate family members have remained at his bedside while other relatives stay at his home in the city.

Logan George Moury Columbus

Man Recovers After Inhaling Gas on Highway Project

LOGAN-Frank Cave in South Perry shows improvement after carbon monoxide exposure. The foreman in charge of a county highway department crew inhaled the gas while working on state highway equipment one week ago, authorities report.

Logan Frank Cave South Perry Highway Department

Chieftains Finish Hoop Season Friday

Logan Chieftains close their basketball season with a home game against Lancaster St Marys on Wednesday and a return match at Nelsonville Friday. The Lancaster contest moved to Wednesday to avoid clashing with the Junior High Operetta. Chieftains beat Nelsonville earlier and lost to St Marys in Lancaster earlier this season.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Lancaster St. Marys Nelsonville Lancaster Logan Auditorium Chieftains St. Marys Greyhounds

Lehman Golden Anniversary Marked in Logan

Mr and Mrs Willis Lehman observe their 60th wedding anniversary with a Sunday home gathering. Married Feb 19 1890 by Rev T A Turner in Logan they have three children Harry J Wright Chester. Dinners and gifts noted with relatives from Warren Cincinnati Columbus Groveport and Logan present.

Logan Willis Lehman N. Mulberry Lehman T. A. Turner Harry J. D. Wright Warren Ind Chester Lehman Cincinnati Odd Fellows Lodge Harry Lehman F. E. Swackhamer Clarence Columbus Errickson Pearl Duffy Clifford Courter Beulah Union Furnace Oliver Mowery Wendell Lancaster Bob Gano Troy Joe Gano Jean Weltner June Grooms Ohio State University

Masons Plan Annual Father-Son Banquet

Logan Masonry groups announce their annual father son banquet at Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening with Harry L. Smith speaker discussing George Washington and the Washington Memorial. Dinner at 6 and music by Paul Waltz and his Jug Band among other performers. Planning committee expects about 300 attendees.

Logan Harry L. Smith Logan Masonic Bodies Fathers and Sons Masonic Temple Mr. Smith George Washington Washington Memorial Paul Waltz Ed C. Paul Frank Larimer Leonard Tom Belford Harburger Harry Hammon C. E. Allen Merritt Wonn, Jr

Rain and Snow Mix Hits Logan and Nearby Areas

A day of scattered weather brought rain and snow mixtures to Logan and surrounding regions as temperatures dropped. The prior day’s sunshine accelerated snowmelt leading to rapid runoff and damp conditions.

Winters Recovers After Weeklong Illness

After a week of illness James Winters Poplar Sr. returns to activity Saturday. He had suffered a cold and sore throat during the period.

Winters Logan James Winters Poplar Sr

Wolfe announce birth of daughter in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wolfe announce the birth of a daughter at Cherrington Hospital on Sunday.

Logan Mrs Lawrence Wolfe Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

Education Board Meets in GALLIPOLIS County session

County education board members Fennimore Johnson C. S. Tanner E. C. Waugh C. E. Harrison and W. C. Sheets gathered Saturday in the office of County Superintendent E. N. Wiseman. Officials says only routine matters and current bills were considered.

Gallipolis County Board of Education Fennimore Johnson C. S. Tanner E. C. Waugh C. E. Harrison W. C. Sheets E. N. Wiseman

Property Sold in Vinton Estate Settlement

Property of the late Mrs. Margaret Neighborgall in Vinton was sold by administrator Mrs. Elmer Shenefield to Martin Woliborn of near Rodney on Saturday for 615 dollars.

Gallipolis Margaret Neighborgall Vinton Elmer Shenefield Thestate Martin Woliborn Rodney

Logan Man Observes 94th Anniversary

Logan Ohio notes the 94th birthday of Abraham Schlengel with a Sunday gathering at Pocahontas Hall. Friends and relatives from Walbridge Chillicothe Circleville Columbus Portsmouth and Logan attended. Five of his eight children joined, four generations were pictured, and a large birthday cake centered the dinner table.

Logan Abraham Schlengel Pocahontas Hall Walbridge Mt. Vernon Chillicothe Circleville Columbus Portsmouth Schlengel Laura Friesinger J. M. Conkle Charles Schleagel Friesinger Howard Robert Clark Bud Winnestaffer Mary Dillon Betty Friesinger Vernon Leona Parker Clara Dawson Bernard Milbauer Ardeth Jackie Gore Mildred Schlengel Foster Deering Leroy Conkle Mary Frances Leverette Venis Donald Sylvester Friesinger Roger R. E. Woolery Robert Mohler Roberta Lucille Love Frank Sterling

Union Furnace Coach Enjoys Good Season

Logan First year coach Max Bunce at Union Furnace High School guides both varsity and junior teams. The varsity played 26 games with 15 wins and scored 449 points while allowing 443. The junior squad went 18-0 in league play, scoring 466 and allowing 225.

Logan Union Furnace High School Max Bunce Leslie Evans Hocking County Union Furnace

Methodist Men Visit Adelphi for Chillicothe District Meeting

A Logan delegation led by Rev. Stanley W. Wiant attended a Chillicothe District clergy and laymen gathering in Adelphi. District Superintendent J. Ira Jones presided and a White Cross Hospital representative from Columbus joined to discuss the upcoming hospital campaign. Local participants included Charles Struble Vance Webb Jacob Robb Walter Campbell and Harry Heinlein.

Fred Edwards Returns Home Aiding Ohio Fuel Gas Well

Fred Edwards has returned to his home near Enterprise from Noble County. He aided in the drilling of a gas well for the Ohio Fuel Gas Co which was completed last week.

Logan Fred Edwards Enterprise Noble County Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Francis Davis II Ills Confine Veteran Teacher at Home

Francis Davis II Logan, a veteran retired teacher from Salt Creek Township, is confined to his home due to illness.

Francis Davis Iil Logan Francis Davis Salt Creek Township

Wheatamin Extract Nourishes Nerve Health

A natural vitamin B concentrate claim promotes Wheatamin Extract as a daily syrup aiding nerve tissue, digestive tone, and bowel activity. It markets as an anti neuritic remedy with Vitamin B and G factors to support those suffering neuritis arthritis or sciatica.

Logan Ex Postmaster Reported Recovering

LOGAN H. G. Hansel former local postmaster is reported improving at his W Hunter St home. He has been ill for several weeks and was taken to a Columbus hospital for treatment some time ago.

Logan H. G. Hansel W. Hunter St Columbus

Inspector Works Outside District in Southeast Ohio

Logan Wayne Hall an inspector in the sales tax division of the state auditor's office has been working outside his district for weeks. His area covers eight southeastern Ohio counties and has included Cleveland along with Greene and Champaign counties.

Logan Wayne Hall Laurelville State Auditor’s Office Ohio Cleveland Greene Champaign

Logan Bell Returns to Work After Hand Infection

Local grocer Logan William Bell has been off duty for a week due to infections on both hands. He expects to resume duties within a few days.

Logan William Bell

Logan County Candidates Rush Filing For Republican Tickets

Logan County candidates rush to file petitions before the March 15 deadline. Republicans show strong interest for commissioner and sheriff races with multiple contenders named including Stanley W. Baker James L. Martin C. E. Brehm Charles Frasure W. E. Evans Charles Robinson and Emery Sanders for commissioner and Walter Campbell William Sayre Paul Cruise for sheriff.

Logan— County Stanley W. Baker James L. Martin C. E. Brehm Charles Frasure W. E. Evans

Democratic candidates name slate for county offices

Incumbent commissioner candidates are Frank St. Clair and J. M. Conkle with John Ayres a former Murray City mayor also mentioned as a probable candidate. Emanuel Wolfe’s name has been raised. For sheriff on the Democratic ticket, Joe Farbearn and former sheriff Sol Ellinger are the only announced candidates.

Orland Ashbaugh W. C. Tucker Frank St. Clair J. M. Conkle John Ayres Murray City Emanuel Wolfe Joe Farbearn Sol Ellinger

Logan Knights of Pythias Meeting Set for Wednesday

Logan Knights of Pythias will hold a meeting at 7:30 oclock Wednesday evening at their hall. Important business is arranged said J B Humphrey who desires a large attendance. Following the business session refreshments will be served.

LOGAN Logan Knights of Pythias J. B. Humphrey

Logan-Mary Jane Lanning in treatment at Cherrington Hospital

Mary Jane Lanning of this city is undergoing treatment at Cherrington Hospital after being taken ill late last week. Her parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Lanning are in Florida.

James Plunk Dies at Logan Home Saturday

James Plunk, 76, retired Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad employee, died at his Gal lagher Avenue home after a weeklong illness. He was a Methodist, survived by his wife Addie. Funeral at 2:30 Tuesday at home with Rev. Stanley W. Wiant officiating, burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan James Plunk Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Gallagher Ave Plunk Methodist Church Addie Plunk Stanley W. Wiant Oak Grove Cemetery

Teacher Is Dismissed From Logan Hospital

Miss Josephine Bay Greendale School principal left Cherrington Hospital Saturday after two weeks of treatment for mastoid trouble. Vera Parry Creola was discharged Sunday after a two week stay following an operation.

Secret Relief: NURSOLA Sells Fast for Distress From Bloating

Advert shows NURSOLA offering quick relief from bloating and gas with a small dose. It promises comfort and urges purchase, noting sale availability.

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