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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1938

Page

10

Murray City Defends Title In First Tilt

Hocking County basketball tourney opens with six girls teams and boys brackets at Union Furnace next Thursday. Officials Fred Pierson and Edwin Duncan named. Rockbridge and Carbon Hill receive byes. opening games Friday include Union Furnace versus Gibisonville and Laurelville versus Murray City.

Murray City Carbon Hill Union Furnace Rockbridge Gibisonville Laurelville Laurelville Girls Union Furnace-Gibisonville Rockbridge Girls

Logan Chieftains Win Second Basketball Championship

Logan clinched their second straight basketball title after defeating Pomeroy Friday night. With one game left, the Chieftains are assured of the league crown as Pom eroy has completed its schedule. Logan reserves remain undefeated and seek a second consecutive trophy.

LOGAN Chieftains Pomeroy Nelsonville

Boy 13 Hurt After Walking Into Car at Intersection

Logan George Coakley, 13, of Orchard Street, was knocked down by a car driven by Robert Nelson, 158 East Main Street, around 9 p.m. Saturday at the Main and Walnut streets intersection. Police say the boy walked into the vehicle and suffered minor injuries.

Logan George Coakley Orchard St Robert Nelson E. Main St Main- Walnut Sts

Logan Couple Granted Marriage License

Marriage license issued Saturday in Logan to Robert Linton Tootle 27 a truck driver son of Mr and Mrs George B Tootle and Mary Irene Hutchinson 23 a waitress daughter of Mr and Mrs William D Hutchinson both of Logan

Logan Robert Linton Tootle George B. Tootle Mary Irene Hutchinson William D. Hutchinson

Courthouse Offices Close for Washington's Birthday

All courthouses offices will close Tuesday for Washington's Birthday in Logan. A father and son banquet at the Masonic Hall will feature Logan High School performers.

Logan Washington Masonic Hall Logan High School

Logan Defeats Lancaster In 12-10 Tight District Match

Logan High School edged Lancaster 28 27 after a visitor’s basket was ruled out of bounds by Referee Fritz Mackey. Cole led Logan with nine points, McGonagle eight, and Albert Leonard sparked his teammates as reserves fought to a close win over the visitors.

Logan Logan High School Lancaster-Logan Chieftains Fritz Mackey Jimmy Richardson Leonard Cole Snyder Nelson McGonagle Jurgensmier Thomas Marshall Albert Leonard Lancaster Ramsey Wright F O Mohler Pwewoccine Togo Cimminniilion Brandish Bradford IE i Ohio State

Murray City Finishes Cage Year Undefeated

Murray City boys defeated Carbon Hill 36 to 11 to complete an undefeated season with nine wins. Murray City girls beat Carbon Hill 22 to 17 to cap their year. Rockbridge girls claimed the championship with eight victories and one loss. Union Furnace boys topped Gibisonville 30 to 18 as Gibisonville girls won their second game 26 to 11.

Logan—Hocking County League Murray City Boys Carbon Hill Murray City Union Furnace Gibisonville Rockbridge

Woman reports purse lost in McArthur

Kathryn Thomas of McArthur reported to Chief Lew Reynolds that she lost a purse Sunday containing 16 dollars and her automobile driving permit.

Logan Kathryn Thomas McArthur Lew Reynolds

Amica Club Hostess Hosts Social Evening at Home

Mrs. Fred W. Stracke entertained the Amica Club on Hocking Ave with social hours contests and a luncheon aid by Mrs. Fred Eastman. Guests included Mrs. Eastman and Mrs. William Lowery. Janet White and Minne Louise Bowen attended a Columbus music clinic with White staying overnight to visit friends.

Fred W. Stracke Amica Club Hocking Ave Fred Eastman Eastman William Lowery Janet White Minne Louise Bowen Columbus Miss White

Pioneer Youth Meet set for March 16 at Beta Hall

Pioneer Youth of Hocking County hosts youths from neighboring counties for a meeting planned for March 16. Arrangements include use of Beta Hall for the event.

Hocking County

Miss Charlotte Dishong Visits Parents in Nelsonville

Miss Charlotte Dishong of this city spent Sunday afternoon in Nelsonville visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Dishong.

Charlotte Dishong Nelsonville William Dishong

Saturday Club Meeting Hosts Readings and Election

Miss Alice Genevieve Poston hosted the Saturday Club at her home with Mrs. W. B. Lacock presiding. Officers elected were Miss Ben Ross president Miss Eleanor Durr vice president Miss Florence Bort recording secretary Miss Lucy Barker corresponding secretary Miss Emma Westenhaver treasurer. Logan High School quartet performed with Mrs. James R. Smoot on piano and Ralph Poston entertained with magic tricks.

Alice Genevieve Poston City W. B. Lacock Lucy Barker Emma _ Westenhaver Logan High School Dale Engle Ralph Poston Harry Shaw Luther Heyde James R. Smoot

Social Notes from Syracuse Highlight Local Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Ward of Columbus were guests of Mrs. Ward’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Winbrener. The C. E. Society of the U B Church welcomed members at Miss Glenna Soulsby’s home with Valentine refreshments. Numerous visits span from Buffington Island Memorial Park to Murray City and Portland as locals entertain friends and relatives.

Syracuse Emerson Ward Columbus Frank Winbrenner Lewis Osler Gordon W. Va C. E. Society of the U. B. Church Glenna Soulsby Hannah McBride Buffington Island Memorial Park J. R. Shreves Parkersburg Earl Ewing Helen Williams A. E. Williams Carson Hayes Murray City Alice Holmes

Farm Account Books To Receive Check Up In Hocking County

Farm account books will be checked in Hocking County on March 8 by Floyd Delashmutt of the extension service. He will spend the day in the city checking 1937 accounts and aiding those who wish to start 1938 accounts. On March 11 Ivan McKellip will speak on factors affecting production of quality milk.

Logan — Farm Hocking County Floyd Delashmutt Extension Service Ivan McKellip

Logan Chief star Jimmy Richardson sidelined by doctor

Logan forward Jimmy Richardson watched the Logan Lancaster game from the sideline on physician’s orders after a several day cold. He played with Pomeroy but the doctor advised against another appearance the following evening.

LOGAN Jimmy Richardson Logan Chieftains Pomeroy

Police issue eight overtime tags in Logan traffic stop

Police tagging during Saturday traffic control in Logan resulted in eight overtime and double parking tags. The prior week yielded fourteen tags, reflecting ongoing enforcement activity.

Logan

Bus Limousine Carries 40 Students to Pomeroy Game

A delegation to the Pomeroy basketball game included 40 students who traveled on a special bus Friday night.

Logan Pomeroy

Long Bottom Resident Hears of Sister's Death

Mrs. C. H. Lawrence of Long Bottom learned of her sister Mrs. Gussie Bennett's death in East Liverpool. Mrs. Bennett, a former local resident, was laid to rest Monday with only two family members in attendance.

C. H Lawrence East Liverpool Gussie Bennett Mary German Weirton Bert German Juanita Lawrence Phylis Wilson H. K. Riggs Christian Church

Flashlight Baby Born During City Blackout

In Martinez California a power line outage left the city dark as a maternity case progressed at the county hospital. A nurse used a flashlight to aid the delivery of a baby, creating a locally noted newborn nicknamed the flashlight baby.

Martinez Cal

Australian Women Golfers Dominate At Manly Club

Australian women players outplayed the men in a Manly Gold Club event with two holes in one recorded in an afternoon session. The feat highlighted the women’s clear edge in that competition.

Sydney Manly Gold Club

Motorist Arrest Following Timely Wreck On Zanesville Ave

Logan Albert Vansickle was taken into custody Sunday morning by Police Chief Lew Reynolds after a Saturday evening crash on Zanesville Ave. He fled the scene but was later apprehended. The car struck a tree and two telephone poles and was badly damaged. Vansickle was not seriously injured. Police continue investigation.

Logan Albert Vansickle Lew Reynolds Zanesville Ave Vansickle

Pool Bathhouse To Use Logan Red Face Brick

Logan Red face brick from Hocking Valley Brick Co will be used in the construction of the bathhouse at the swimming pool to fit the central school group color scheme. Bathhouse roof will be green tile. WPA officials say the pool will open with the season. Goose Creek arching included in the project. Logan Post American Legion permitted to use Chieftain Athletic Field for drum corps event May 14 15. Footer pours for wading pool done and bathhouse foundation to be poured this week. Home Economics Department girls served an oyster supper before the meeting. attendees included Walter Miller Edward C Collins William Wolfe WPA engineer Ernest L Schaal G E Carr and H E Kirk.

LOGAN Hocking Valley Brick Co City Board of Education WPA Goose Creek Logan Post American Legion Chieftain Bathhouse Foundation Home Economics Department Walter Miller Edward C. Collins William Wolfe Ernest L. Schaal G. E. Carr H. E. Kirk

Logan Andrews Arrested for Reckless Driving in Nelsonville

Raymond Andrews of Nelsonville was arrested Saturday evening on reckless driving on W Hunter St. He posted bond of 18.50 for an appearance before Mayor Dallas Kinser at 7 this evening.

Logan Raymond Andrews Nelsonville W. Hunter St Dallas Kinser

Health official Boocks visits Logan after Michigan course

Dr. H. M. Boocks city health commissioner returns to Logan for a brief visit after enrolling at the University of Michigan for a four month health work course.

Logan H. M. Boocks University of Michigan

Rev R C Babylon Lil Seeks Health Leave

Rev R C Babylon Lil was unable to fill the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church as W I Krieg presided. He announced a two month leave of absence due to ill health and said the request would be considered at an upcoming congregational meeting.

Agent Will Visit All Hocking Granges

Logan All Granges in Hocking County will be visited by James R. Smoot extension agent prior to March 18 the date for the annual achievement meeting. He will stress participation in the event and discuss cooperation with the 4 H Club program for the coming year.

LOGAN Hocking County James R. Smoot

Logan City Council to Meet Tuesday Night

City council will convene Tuesday night to discuss the fire and police reorganization program. A committee was asked to investigate and report at the meeting. Several other important matters will be considered.

Logan

Police Seek Thief After Auto Accessory Theft

Police search for a suspect who stole items from three parked cars on Saturday night. Victims named are Robert Waddell Edward Sherlock and John Lanning. The thefts occurred early in the evening.

Logan Robert Waddell Edward Sherlock John Lanning

Purse Claimed by Logan Woman Owner Rewards Lad

Chief Lew Reynolds says Mrs. Sue Stover of Logan identified and claimed a purse found days earlier by Boyd Wine who left it at police headquarters. Mrs. Stover rewarded the lad.

Logan Lew Reynolds Sue Stover Boyd Wine

Board To Pay In 58 Cases

Logan March payments to families under the County Public Assistance Board will be made in 58 cases including 149 children under 16 and 27 youths 16 to 18. The announcement followed a Friday meeting with Judge E L Ewing, W E Evans and James Barker present. District supervisor A R N Truelson and Probation Officer Alfred B Campbell attended along with Mrs Dessie Hanna. A general policy discussion followed. one case closed and two added, affecting seven children. Next meeting is March 18.

Train Film Shown at Logan High Assembly

Logan High School showed a motion picture titled George Washington and His Railroad during a Friday afternoon assembly. The film was obtained through cooperation of Bernard McGraner Sr and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Logan George Washington Logan High School Bernard McGraner, Sr C. and O. Railroad

Leave hospital Logan Mrs Alva Patton and infant son

Mrs Alva Patton and her infant son of Nelsonville left Cherrington Hospital Sunday morning for their home.

Logan Alva Patton Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

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