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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

14

Washington Remembered by Masons at Father and Son Banquet

Mingo Lodge of Masons drew over 325 for its fourth annual father and son banquet in Logan. Harry L. Smith led program after a dinner by the Eastern Star and Craftsmen's Club. He praised George Washington and recalled the Washington Memorial nearing completion near Alexandria, Virginia. The event featured a male quartet, a jug band, guitar solos, and vocal performances by Mary Catherine and Joan Adcock.

Mr. Smith Washington Memorial Alexandria Washington Chris Adolph Gompf Walter Jurgensmier L. P. Mooney Paul Woltz Gene, Dick Joe Carpenter Woodrow Blum Clarence Azbell Carl Evans Azbell Jimmy Rees Mary Catherine Joan Adcock

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic claims broad health benefits

An ad promotes Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic described as a general system tonic from roots and herbs. It allegedly stimulates appetite aids digestion relieves occasional constipation and adds 10 cents per bottle for packing and mailing.

BIG Chief Indian Herb Tonic

Tonto Snake Oil Liniment Advertisement

Tonto Snake Oil Liniment marketed for use with Big Chief Tonic. Claims treat neuralgia pains stiff neck from exposure muscular cramps stiffness soreness from exertion fatigue, mosquito bites frost bites back chest throat minor sprains and strains of muscles and tendons.

43c two bottles 79c at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store

An alert for shoppers in Athens Ohio promotes two bottles priced at 43 cents and 79 cents each available exclusively at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store.

Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Athens, Ohio

Hughes seeks Eleventh District Congress seat in Hocking County

Hocking candidate H H Hughes of Rock Stall Hocking County announced his candidacy for Congress from the Eleventh District. The Happy Four directed by Mrs George Hanner performed with ensemble and solo numbers. The group featured Catherine Fox Jean Foreman accordionists and Frank Judy Jr Dorothy Geiger violinists. Entertainment committee members included Frank Larimer Leonard Tom Belford Harburger Harry Hammon Ed C Paul C E Allen and Merritt Wenn Jr with Carl Anderson heading the serving committee.

Happy Four George Hanner Catherine Fox Jean Foreman Frank Judy, Jr Dorothy Geiger Frank Larimer Leonard Tom Belford Harburger Harry Hammon Ed C. Paul C. E. Allen Merritt Wenn, Jr Carl Anderson

Jury Returns Verdict On Judge's Instructions

LOGAN A verdict favorable to the defendant was returned by a jury in common pleas court in the case of S S Ruble versus Judy Quality Grocery after instructions from Judge Phil Henderson. The事故 stemmed from a Nickel Plate road collision between Ruble's car and the defendant's truck.

Jac Iles Paul Fox Fred Davis George Wright Hattie Pleukharp Walter Rochester Nelson Azbell Charles Pratt W. E. Evans McKinley Hansen Eber Wolfe

Logan Chamber Names Membership Committee

Logan Chamber of Commerce officials designate a membership committee to meet Friday evening at the chamber rooms to discuss plans. Members include chairman Clarence Blosser and a large slate of names such as Carlos Brashares George E. Carr Mildred Collins Henry Dague Charles B. Donahue Dr Harry Eastman Edward Eberst Earl Elberfeld J. E. Frasure Ford Hack Lyle Hall William Hansel Georgiana Hutchinson Clarence W. Johnston Reverend Cecil Harding Jones Mayor Dallas Kinser Hubert D. Lappen Harold W. Larimer S. H. Lebold Walter A. Leonard Virgil W. Martin John McBroom Bill Miller Wesley Ogg Ed C. Paul Charles Pratt Lewis Reynolds James D. Wells Boyd V. Wright William W. Woodard.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce O'Clock Charles Pratt Clarence Blosser Carlos Brashares George E. Carr Mildred Collins Henry Dague Charles B. Donahue Harry Eastman Edward Eberst Earl Elberfeld J. E. Frasure Ford Hack Lyle Hall William Hansel Georgiana Hutchinson Clarence

Pierce ends service in Citizens Savings liquidation

Miss Pearl Pierce has concluded her services in the Citizens Savings Association liquidation over several years. She turned over remaining records Tuesday to the State Building and Loan Department. Liquidity has nearly completed and any further work will be directed from the department's state office.

Logan Miss Pearl Pierce Citizens Savings Association State Building and Loan Department

Little Theater Plans 3 One-Act Plays at East Grade

The 25 member Little Theater Guild met at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss three one-act plays to be staged Monday at 8 15 p m in East Grade auditorium. Scenes from Romeo and Juliet will be presented and a dress rehearsal is set for Sunday at 1 p m. This marks the second series since the group was formed.

Little Theater Guild Chamber of Commerce East Grade

Immunization Planned for Logan School Children

Logan school and pre school children in Rockbridge will be immunized against diphtheria at the school building next Tuesday at 10 a.m. Three diphtheria cases have been reported in the village in the last two weeks. Dr. Walter E. Brehm has leased suites at 20 Park View in the Ambrose Hotel building. Remodeling of the office is underway with a move planned by March 1.

Logan—School Rockbridge Logan Walter E. Brehm Park View Ambrose Hotel

Logan Social Notes Showcases Local Club Gatherings

Logan social pages detail the Child Study Club meeting at Mrs Arlie Brimner house with readings on health child care and a musical contest won by Mrs Ralph Heft. Book Club and Von Born Society events follow with officer elections papers and refreshments. Also notes on visits and a Columbus hairdressers meeting.

Walter E. Brehm Leroy Conkle Thomas Myers Carl Larimer Alan Dafoe Phillips Marilyn Garverick

Sorority Hosts Washington Birthday Party With Contests

Sigma Phi Gamma held a patriotic party in their rooms Monday night to celebrate Washington's birthday. Contests and stunts entertained guests with awards to Genevieve Williams Martha Eberst Paul Harrison Jeanette Schorr and other winners.

Martha Walsh Retha Lohr Dorothea Marks Pauline Steward Frances Smith Martha Magle Mary Margaret Kaiser Ruth Thomas Jo Stultz Maxine Notestone Ruth Goodlve Jane Walsh Garnet Sheets Fan‘hion Blackston Mildred Rainer Teresa Kaiser John Green Dorothy Tucker Kenneth Waltz Josephine Hiles Roberta Westbrooke Euteve Snyder Margaret Rechtenwald Clara Graham Betty Kessler Genevieve Williams Jeanette Schorr Moss Jo Stultz Mildred Columber Ned Gabriel Charles Kleinschmidt Paul Harrison Helen Bright Martha Eberst Washington Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority

Feeder Calves Sought for 4-H Project in Logan County

A visiting group from Logan County traveled to Williamsport to view John Dunlap Jr. farm, a 9 000 acre operation with 1 100 cattle, to obtain feeder calves for four Hahn brothers in 4-H.

Logan Hocking Williamsport John Dunlap, Jr Dunlap A. F. Risch Fred Bailey William Hahn Harold Nihiser James R. Smoot Mr. Hahn

To Talk Over WHKC Logan The Family Plans More Storage Space

Ruth Stone Bennington local home demonstration worker will discuss on WHKC Columbus next Monday at 11 a m. The subject is family storage space and the program follows a series of talks over several months.

Logan Ruth Stone Bennington WHKC Columbus

Logan Chieftains travel to Nelsonville for season finale

With their home schedule finished on Wednesday Logan Chieftains head to Nelsonville for a Friday night finale.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Nelsonville

Mrs. Isabelle Struble Dies After Heart Attack

Isabelle Struble age 72 widow of Daniel L. Struble died at 165 Maple St. after a heart attack. Funeral 2:30 Friday at United Brethren Church. She leaves children Clarence Struble Shawnee Mrs. Charles Galloway Columbus Mrs. Claude Jewell Columbus Mrs. Charles Bright Logan Mrs. Ruth Bloomfield and John Struble. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery. Brother Robert Weedy Shawnee sisters Sadie Ashton Deanville and R. M. O’Hara Columbus. Rev. E. B. White to officiate.

Logan United Brethren Church Isabelle Struble Daniel L. Struble Maple St Clarence Struble Lancaster Charles Galloway Shawnee Claude Jewell Columbus Charles Bright Ruth Bloomfield John Struble Robert Weedy

Lodge Men Plan Party For Visiting Shriners

Logan locals plan a meeting this Saturday to organize the May 11 Shriners visit. Delegates include Clarence Blosser Dr. Walter E. Brehm Dr. W. B. Lacock Dr. Victor Simiele L. P. Mooney Clarence Chute C. Wood Bowen Dr. Harry Eastman Boyd Wright Charles Keynes Dr. C. F. Acker and C. S. Clark with Billy James leading the Columbus delegation.

Logan Columbus Clarence Blosser Walter E. Brehm W. B. Lacock Victor Simiele L. P. Mooney Clarence Chute C. Wood Bowen Harry Eastman Boyd Wright Charles Keynes C. F. Acker C.S. Clark Billy James Ithe

Lyon couple completes extended southern trip

Dr and Mrs Claude Lyon returned home after visiting Oklahoma with hosts Mr and Mrs Glenn Blosser then traveling through the southern states to Florida and on to Cuba before resuming their journey home.

Logan Claude Lyon Oklahoma Glenn Blosser Florida Cuba

Logan B Shaw Celebrates 83rd Birthday at Family Dinner

George B. Shaw marked his 83rd birthday on Wednesday. He attended a family dinner at the home of his 90-year-old sister, Mrs. Margaret Coakley, joined by Edson Shaw, 78, his brother and the youngest present.

Logan George B. Shaw Margaret Coakley Edson Shaw

Revenge by Poultry Owner After Murdered Chicken

Logan chickens at Pearl Duffy's poultry house in Union Furnace were startled by noises and scattered through the yard Sunday night. The owner investigated and found an opossum had killed a chick. He then killed the animal to even the score.

Logan Pearl Duffy Union Furnace

Stocking a 11 foot alligator hide mystery from Texas

Logan Isaac Danison of near Maxville received an 11 foot alligator hide from his son in Texas. The article notes the gator was estimated at 110 years old and was killed with a .22 caliber rifle.

Logan Isaac Danison Maxville Texas

Logan High Band Invited to New York World’s Fair

Logan High School band received an invitation to perform at the New York World’s Fair this coming summer. The invitation came from fair management with a note from Captain Gene LeBarre of the New York Police Band. Director James Horwell will decide later whether to accept.

Logan Logan High School James Horwell The Fair Management Gene LeBarre New York Horwell

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