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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1939

Page

10

Drawings for Class B Tournament Set in Logan Sunday

Logan will host the Class B sectional draw at 3 p.m. Sunday for the March 1–4 tournament at Logan High School Auditorium. Fifteen teams are slated to participate alongside the ongoing Southeastern Ohio sectional at Waverly, with games in Hocking County and Fortnight sessions including girls and boys matchups.

Logan Logan High School Fred B. Burchfield Burchfield Waverly Hocking County Rockbridge Union Furnace Laurelville Gibisonville Murray City Carbon Hill Logan Chieftains Nelsonville Greyhounds

Logan Places Third In Judging Contest

Logan's potato judging team finished third with 2567.5 points at the Columbus contest held Feb 3 among 73 groups. Versailles led with 2625 points and Austinburg was second with 2592.5. Logan also placed 15th in apple judging and identification. Team members were Kenneth Iles, Vernie McCune and Neal Beery under H D Saxton.

LOGAN Columbus H. D. Saxton Smith-Hughes Versailles Austinburg Ohio State University Kenneth Iles Vernie McCune Neal Beery

Dexter Couple Dinner Hosts and Local Social Roundup

Dexter households hosted visiting families and friends during a busy weekend in the area. Listings include the Saxtons of Dexter entertaining Dent and Fast families from Charleston, other local guests, and notable absences. The report also notes health updates, a flood-related sheep loss, hospital treatment for Mrs Folden, and a historical item: Worcester, Massachusetts bought land for Elm Park in 1854.

Dexter Lewis Saxton Elmer Dent Vivian Fast Billie Charleston Ward Saxton Lindy Athens Frank Young Rutland Claude Delaney Barbara Ann G. O. Will Sarah Folden Ed Minx Columbus Emmett Davis Race Davis Side Hill James Nicholson Max Smith Saxton Ella Farley Starr Hall Ruth Davis Lafe Nelson Dexter Creek M. L. Vale Thornt Vale Dyesville Sheltering Arms Hospital

Test for Parasites In Marion Township Horses

An area in Marion Township was chosen for a Botts parasite test, announced by the Extension Service Office. About 40 horses owned by local farmers will be tested starting early next week.

Logan Marion Township Extension Service

Auditor To End Work In Unemployment Office

Logan reports indicate Harry H. Wright the traveling auditor for the Unemployment Compensation Commission will terminate his duties at week’s end. Several Logan division employees have been removed from service recently, all on provisional appointments.

Logan Harry H. Wright Unemployment Compensation Commission

Special counsel named to finish Citizens Savings liquidation

Harley Meyer of this city was named by Attorney General Thomas J. Herbert as special counsel to complete the liquidation of the Citizens Savings Association. Hubert D. Lappen has led the effort for several months and work on the liquidation is about completed.

Logan Harley Meyer Thomas J. Herbert Citizens Savings Association Hubert D. Lappen

Elks Mark 41st Anniversary Dinner and Dance

Logan Lodge of Elks celebrated its 41st anniversary with a 6:30 dinner and a lodge session guest night for the ladies. Calico Ridge Jamboree provided entertainment followed by square dancing. committee members included Carpenter Durant Hammond Ohlinger Smith and Savey.

LOGAN Logan Lodge of Elks Fred Carpenter William Durant Owen Hammond Willis Ohlinger George Smith Richard Savey

Fish Fry Planned at Marion School by Local Parents Group

Logan farmers attending a short course at the Marion centralized school building will enjoy a fish fry on the evening of March 2. Roy Derr is in charge of arrangements.

Logan Marion Roy Derr

Logan Nameless Club Meeting At Canal Winchester

Logan teachers attended a Canal Winchester meeting on Tuesday evening led by Supt. G. E. Carr. Delegates included Marion Allen Charles Eberst H D Saxton J F Rutgers and Walter M Haas.

LOGAN Canal Winchester G. E. Carr Marion Allen Charles Eberst H. D. Saxton J. F. Rutgers Walter M. Haas

Murray City Man Honored On Birthday

In Murray City on February 17, Mrs. John Fick and sister Miss Nelle Hamer hosted a chicken dinner at Jackson Street Nelsonville to honor their father, 83 year old James Hamer. Many relatives visited and celebrated with continued fish dinner on Saturday. Numerous guests from Murray, Columbus and nearby towns joined the family for the birthday observance and related visits.

Murray City John Fick Nelle Hamer Jackson St Nelsonville James Hamer Hamer Murray Elwood Reeves Helen Hamer Philip Fisher Maud Penn Ruth Shawnee Ray Hysell Henry Margo Columbus John Toth William Thomas, Jr Mary Thomas Howard Bush William Bush Logan Ralph Barber Roger George Thompson New Straitsville Floyd McGee Hollister Ben Hartman A. A. Person Athens E. A. Person Edward Edison Jonas William Smathers Buchtel Ollie Loper Ruth Mingus Elden Loper Cora Walters Frank Walters John Wilson Dayton Zaleski High School Ed Jonas Effie Jonas Harry Jonas Anna Bell Thomas Lancaster Rollen Hansen Mary Lou Ina Bauer Gene Brown Frank Brown Cherrington Hospital Lizzie Fisher

Treasurer To Keep Office Open On Saturday Afternoons

Logan Robert N. White county treasurer announces the office at the courthouse will be open on Saturday afternoons from now until tax books close. A definite closing date has not been announced but is tentatively set for March 1.

Logan Robert N. White

Logan Social and Garden Club Activities and Meetings

Logan clubs held multiple meetings including Culture Class at Mrs. James Rees home with talks on Washington and Lincoln and musical numbers. Logan Garden Club discussed Treasure Island and African violets with tips on plants. Win or Lose Club hosted guests for a social evening. Euterpean Club postponement. Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority pledges elected officers and planned upcoming events.

James Rees Front St Esses Olga Green Everett Jacoby Zora Marks Clarence Phillips Merlin Whitcraft Green Washington Lincoln Allan Adams Beach Brahms Jennie Price Earl Roberts W. E. Lyke Paul Cruise Logan Garden Club E. M. Godfrey Bowen St L. T. Worley Treasure Island San Francisco George C. Hengst C. W. Scheide Ann Wellman Amos L. Heyde Florida Godfrey Mary Lemon C. W. Ziegler Howard Lemon Vern G. Bowen W. Second St Edgar Paul M. H. Whitcraft A. O. Kelch Edward Kemper A. T. Spears H. D. Saxton Cleo Haley Maxine Notestone Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Mary Ann Moorhead Margaret Mary Kaiser Virginia Fitzgerald Anna Marie Schorr Ruth Thomas Dorothy Price Dorothy Newman Florence Schrader Ruth Goodlive Miss Fitzgerald Phil Henderson Virginia Canter Dorothea Marks

4 H Clubs Program Outlined at District Meeting

The 4 H Clubs program for 1939 will be outlined at a district meeting in Athens Thursday afternoon with C. C. Lang assistant state club leader presiding. James R. Smoot and Miss Ruth Stone will represent Hocking County. New ideas for the coming year's work are expected.

LOGAN Athens C. C. Lang James R. Smoot Ruth Stone Hocking County

Jury Call Off Delays Trial In Ford vs Holzapfel Case

Deputy sheriffs notified petit jurors to not report Thursday morning as the trial in the damage claim Clarence Ford versus Larry Holzapfel was moved into court. Judge Phil Henderson will hear the evidence.

Vaccinate 280 Ward Area School Pupils

Health Commissioner W B Lacock reports 280 Ward Township school children were vaccinated Monday in Murray City with only 10 unvaccinated. Last year 919 were vaccinated in the area, showing most in school are immune. Dr H M Boocks conducts a parallel drive aimed at 300 Logan school children.

Logan Ward Township W. B. Lacock Murray City H. M. Boocks

Officers Question Men in Tire Theft Case

Middleport police questioned Elmer Long and Charles Manley in Logan about a tire theft on January 6. State and local officers, including Chief Wise and Sheriff Farbearn, aided in the inquiry. Long and Manley denied knowledge of the offense after being arrested last week in Coonville by Deputy Smith.

Logan Middleport Elmer Long Charles Manley Wise Greider Joe Farbearn Nellis Smith Long Manley Smith Coonville

Vocational Talks Heard By Logan Rotary Club

Logan Rotary Club heard vocational talks led by Fred E. Huls with presenters Walter A. Leonard G Raymond Robinson Clarence Blosser Emil Eichel and Dr A O Kelch. Ladies night is planned for next Monday with William Woodard as entertainment committee chair.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Fred E. Huls Walter A. Leonard G. Raymond Robinson Clarence Blosser Emil Eichel A. O. Kelch Rotary Club William Woodard

Junior High English Department postpones Friday assembly

The assembly program offered by the English Department at Logan Junior High School has been postponed until March 3. In charge are teachers Miss Della Webb Miss Ruth Armstrong and Miss Mary Lemon.

Logan Della Webb Ruth Armstrong Mary Lemon

Local Masonry Chapter Holds Annual Inspection

Logan H Arnold H H Sands and Charles Kleinschmidt of this city attended the annual inspection of Chapter Masonry in New Lexington Friday evening.

Tail Spin Promises Aerial Drama At Athena Theater

The film Tail Spin opens at the Athena Theater with Alice Faye Constance Bennett and Nancy Kelly as three women drawn to flying for different personal reasons. Roy Del Ruth directs with a strong supporting cast and Frank Wead provides the screenplay.

Hollywood Mars Daryl F. Zanuck Lois Alice Faye Constance Bennett Nancy Kelly Roy del Ruth Joan Davis Charles Farrell Jane Wyman Kane Richmond Frank Wead

Woman injured in Route 33 crash near Nelsonville

Mrs. G. A. Hall of Baltimore was taken to Cherrington Hospital after a car skidded on slippery pavement and overturned into a ditch on U. S. Route 33 south of Nelsonville Tuesday evening. She was in shock and could not undergo an X-ray initially.

Logan Nelsonville G. A. Hall Baltimore Cherrington Hospital

Influenza Keeps Rev C B Clendenen at Home

Logan The Rev C B Clendenen pastor of the Church of the Nazarene is confined to his home by influenza. His daughter Ruth and son Thomas are out of school with deep colds.

Logan C. B. Clendenen Ruth Thomas Church of the Nazarene

Nine British baronets descend from 1611 title receivers

Nine current baronets are direct descendants of the original grantees of a title created in 1611. The lineal heirs remain connected to the early award and continue the hereditary office through centuries.

Hocking County Sales Tax Funds Applied to State Wards Debt

Hocking County loses about 10 500 in 1938 sales tax funds but uses the money to pay debt owed to state institutions housing wards under treatment. For 1939 an estimated 11 500 may be withheld to cover the debt unless new legislation passes.

Logan Hocking County Ohio Ora B. Yaw Athens Gallipolis Lima Welfare Charities State School For Deaf

Debate on public funds for business stimulation planned

Logan Ohio Wesleyan Alumni Association announces a debate at Logan High School auditorium between Ohio Wesleyan University and William and Mary University in Williamsburg Va. The topic is whether the United States should cease using public funds to stimulate business. A banquet precedes the event for alumni and guests. Admission to the debate is free.

LOGAN Ohio Wesleyan Alumni Association Ohio Weslean University William and Mary University of United States

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