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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1941

Page

12

Annual Father Son Banquet Attracts Three Hundred

The Mingo Lodge of Masons held its annual Father Son Banquet at Masonic Temple with over 300 attendees. Rev. Stanley W. Wiant spoke on Washingtons life and merit as the path to getting ahead. Eastern Star served dinner as the Logan High School quintet performed and notes of American song closed the event.

Logan Stanley W. Wiant Mingo Lodge of Masons Washington Wiant Eastern Star Paul Woltz Harold Mundy Bob Holloway Morrel Kenneth Inboden Harry L. Smith Logan High School Lois Heyde Frances Kelch Virginia Butterfield Bob Sinnott Jack Brown Fred Carpenter America Masonic Temple Leonard Tom Frank Larimer Harry Hammon James Hughes Belford Harburger Kenneth Woltz Ewald Schmitter

Buchtel Man Held For Logan Hearing

James Pettit is held for a Logan hearing on a complaint by Frank Tennill alleging he aided and encouraged a seventeen year old girl to leave school and transported her to New Lexington to enter a marriage. Pettit was taken into custody late last week by deputies and juvenile officers.

Logan James Pettit Buchtel E. L. Ewing Frank B. Tennihill New Lexington Pettit

Farmers Entertained by Columbus Group

Several hundred farmers gathered at Logan High School Auditorium for a program by Bob French the Spectator and his Columbus entertainers. Other acts included the Buckeye Four The Plainsman and Betty Jay plus a program of motion pictures.

Logan Logan High School Bob French The Spectator Corps of Columbus Buckeye Four the Plainsman Betty Jay

Bee Inspection Plan Yields Results in 1940

In Hocking County the two year bee inspection program led by inspector Carl Beery examined 148 apiaries totaling 1 367 colonies. Seventy three colonies were found diseased chiefly with foul brood, and continued inspections aim to eliminate the illness.

Logan Hocking County Carl Beery

Logan man pleads not guilty to petty larceny charge

Eldon Fox of South Bloomingville entered a not guilty plea at arraignment before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart. Bond set at 300 dollars awaiting grand jury action.

Logan Eldon Fox South Bloomingville S. B. Whitehart

Smoot Tours Farm Broadcast Path After Poultry Meeting

James R. Smoot former extension agent broadcast from Colum and stopped in Laurelville for a poultry meeting in the afternoon. A similar meeting was held at the courthouse that evening.

Logan Columbus James R. Smoot Laurelville

Deputy Charlene Huffman Returns After Fall Injuries

Logan Miss Charlene Huffman of the probate court returned to work Monday after several days away due to injuries from a fall at her home.

Logan Charlene Huffman

Rochester Woman Taken to Portsmouth Hospital for Observation

Mrs H W Armstrong formerly Ruth Rochester, daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Rochester of North Market Street, was admitted to a Portsmouth hospital on Saturday for observation and treatment. Her mother accompanied her and will remain in Portsmouth for a few days.

Final disposition of November 5 ballots awaits J G Collins return

Logan reports the final disposition of the November 5 ballots is pending until board member J G Collins returns from a southern vacations trip.

Logan J. G. Collins

Logan Legion Auxiliary Plans March 15 Registration Drive

Logan Auxiliary members were told at a Monday meeting that March 15 is set for contacting members to register for emergency service volunteering. President Barton Hall led the session and discussed Americanism and national defense.

Former Logan Resident Dies In Columbus

Thomas C. Sunderland Jr., 66, died at a niece’s home in Columbus after illness. He lived in Logan until last September and is survived by two Columbus sisters in law, several nephews and nieces. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Woodard Funeral Home, the Rev. Cecil Harding Jones officiating, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Thomas C. Sunderland, Jr Columbus Charles Bowen Walley Wright Woodard Funeral Home Cecil Harding Jones Oak Grove Cemetery

Birds Reach Logan. Can Spring Be Far

Logan sees robins migrating into the city and blue birds appearing from rural areas over the weekend. The sighting is taken by many residents as a sign that spring is near.

Logan

McArthur Club Meets at Hotel for Turkey Dinner

The McArthur Business and Professional Women’s Club held its monthly social at Hotel Lantz with eighteen members attending a turkey dinner. Mrs. Nelson Crites led as toastmistress and guest speaker Mrs. Fred E. Luchs spoke on World Peace.

Former Parishioners To Attend Funeral

Former parishioners in Gallipolis plan to attend funeral services for Rev. O. P. Wright at Lington Baptist Church. Wright, 81, longtime pastor of Paint Creek Baptist Church, died Saturday at his home after a long illness.

Gallipolis Thelington Baptist Church O. P. Wright Paint Creek Baptist Church

Local residents visiting cities and returning home

Paul Bennington of Tiltonsville and Mrs. Bennington spent the end of the week in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rochester were in Columbus over the weekend. Mrs. Charles Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Grimm, recently in the South, left Ft. Myers Florida on their return. Norman Cooper of Black Fork came to Logan for the father and son Masons banquet. He is a former Logan resident. Mr. and Mrs. William Helber and Miss Mildred Blum of Enterprise visited Lancaster on Saturday.

Paul Bennington Tiltonsville Bennington Fred Rochester Columbus Charles Miller Raymond Grimm South Ft. Myers Fla Norman Cooper Black Fork Logan William Helber Mildred Blum Enterprise Lancaster

Cross Petition Filed In Divorce Action

Logan An answer and cross petition has been filed by the defendant in the divorce action brought by Emmett McGrath against Eloise McGrath. The cross petition states they were married at Pt. Pleasant, W. Va., on April 11, 1936. Neglect and cruelty are the charges made by the defendant in her cross action. She alleges that in November 1940, the plaintiff threw her out of the kitchen and that she received a back injury. She asks dismissal of the plaintiff's petition and seeks the decree together with custody of minor children and alimony for their support.

Logan Emmett McGrath Eloise McGrath Pt. Pleasant W. Va

Logan Johnson Improves at Home After Heart Attack

Logan Frank Johnson a Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad veteran engineer is reported improving at his home more than a week after his heart attack.

Logan Frank Johnson Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

Large Game Fish Releases Reported in Logan-Hocking 1940

Logan-Hocking County reports extensive game and fish releases for 1940 with new year continuation through the State Conservation Council and Hocking Fish and Game Club. Edward Eberst supervised releases including 152 ruffed grouse 50 pheasants 456 rabbits 29 raccoons and 9500 fish from state sources placed in streams and lakes. Willow Lake is a key propagation site with plans to retain water in summer and winter feeding patches of six acres amid ongoing winter work.

Logan Hocking State Conservation Council Hocking Fish and Game Club Edward Eberst Willow Lake

Church Receives Flag From Class

Coed Class presented a Christian Flag to the United Brethren Church at the morning service. Miss Helen Clark, president, gave the presentation speech and Melvin Heft, representing the church trustees, accepted and spoke in response. Boy Scouts led in a pledge to the U S flag and Girl Scouts led a pledge to the Christian Flag.

LOGAN United Brethren Church Helen Clark Melvin Heft Boy Scouts United States

City Police Car Radio Bids Opened

Bids were opened Monday by Director R R Loomis for a two way radio outfit for city police. Four bids were received with 25 and 50 watt options. Installation aims to give police radio reach of 20 miles or more.

Logan R. R. Loomis

Five More Men To Enter Army Thursday

Logan reporters note that the county selective service board completed interviews and classifications. Five men are to report to Ft Hayes Thursday morning, be given breakfast, and then depart for Columbus.

Break-in Attempt Reported at Harley Jones on Main Street

A back door screen at the Harley Jones place on West Main Street was cut Saturday night, police report. Officers Harrison Litherland and Pearl Derr investigated. no entry gained.

Logan Harley Jones W. Main St Harrison Litherland Pearl Derr

Eight Logan Drivers Fined For Parking Violations

Logan police fined eight drivers at week’s end with a dollar each as Mayor Dallas Kinser notes cooperation over penalties. Violations included overtime parking forbidden areas and parking on the wrong side near the basketball game in the school zone. Police Chief Lew Reynolds emphasizes danger of wrong side parking and urges motorist cooperation.

Logan Dallas Kinser Lew Reynolds

Hocking County Class B Tourney Field Shaped By Locals

Logan area basketball fans expect two Hocking County League entries in the upcoming Class B tournament. Rockbridge, the league champion, may draw on wins from at least four other entrants as decisions by local schools affect entries from outside counties. Drawings will largely decide fate with Glenford and Racine listed as strong contenders.

LOGAN Hocking Rockbridge Glenford Racine

Lancaster St Marys to face Logan in non league clash

Logan Chieftains host Lancaster St Marys in a non league game this evening. Logan aims to avenge an early season loss to Lancaster after Lancaster’s prior victory over St Marys.

LOGAN Lancaster St. Marys Logan Chieftains Lancaster High School St. Marys Lancaster

Glenford Court Star Considers College After Perry County Finals

Logan Saturday night saw Logan-Herb Shrider, cousin of Dick Shrider, and former Glenford star, in attendance for the Perry County finals. He is a Capital University student and plans on college choices as several schools inquire about his intentions.

Logan Herb Shrider Dick Shrider Glenford Star Perry County Glenford Capital University

Rose Ann McCoy Weds Floyd Green in Logan Home Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Darley McCoy announce the marriage of their daughter Rose Ann to Floyd Green son of Mr and Mrs Howard Green of Logan. The noon Monday Feb 17 ceremony at Rev Love E Bray s home used a single ring rite. The couple will reside in Logan where Green works at the Logan Foundry Machine Company.

Noah Bray Logan Green Logan Foundry Machine Company

Point Rock Social Briefs

Mr and Mrs Haze Hudnall and daughter Hebbardsville visit Mr and Mrs Howard Knapp. W M Morris sold a horse to Floyd Davis of Salem. Fern Radcliff returns from Maryland visiting J R Caster. Gomer Bowen Floyd Huston Bess Woodruff D W Morris Elmer Houdasheldt and Charles Rife attend national defense registration. Howard Collins visits Pomeroy. Westfall and Turner returned from Maryland. Theodore Smith Salem Emmet Harvey and Elza visit W M Morris. Bolton Knapp Lena Knapp Carl travel for business in Albany and Athens.

Point Rock Haze Hudnall Hebbardsville J. E Maryland J. R. Caster Gomer Bowen Floyd Huston Bess Woodruff D. W. Morris Elmer Houdasheldt Charles Rife Wilkesville National Defense Howard Collins Pomeroy Frank Westfall Wayne Turner Theodore Smith Salem Emmet Harvey Elza W. M. Morris Howard Bolton Lena Knapp Carl Albany Athens

Church Group Will Meet at Apple Grove

Apple Grove The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. George Hayman Thursday. Regular preaching services will be held Wednesday evening by Rev. Thayer. Organization meeting of AAA will be at the home of Mrs. Charles Sayre Tuesday evening. Bill McNickles ill with tonsillitis. Jonas Wolfe recovering from illness. Several local persons attended Racine Glouster basketball Friday. Mrs. E. C. Shank called to Pt. Pleasant by aunt's death. Rev. Lee Wallace of Reedsville visited and preached here Thursday. Mrs. Sayre and daughter Roberta attended a show in Pompey Monday. Wilbur Durst of Baden spent Wednesday with Mrs. Wilson Slaughter.

Apple Grove Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church George Hayman Howard Carpenter Robert Salser Wrighthouse Syracuse James Jack Shank Thayer Marion Ours Dennis Ours Athens AAA Charles Sayre Billie McNickles Jonas Wolfe Racine Wilbur Durst Baden W. Va Wilson Slaughter Ronald Miller Rutland Jerry Graham Pete Graham Steamer Reliance Roy Buck Mary Bess Slaughter Charlotte Roush Delores Wolfe

Hemlock Grove Grange marks 25th anniversary celebration

Hemlock Grove Grange 2049 celebrated its 25th anniversary on a February Saturday eve ning with 26 charter members of which all but four are living. Past masters and organizers were honored guests as songs tableau and talks filled the program and a chicken dinner followed. Other notes report local visits moves and social gatherings in the Hemlock area.

Hemlock Grove Strong Grange Sewing Club Nellie Romine Red Taylor Columbus George Logan Mabel Smith George Hines Avery Nelson Theo. Hines Nelsonville Hugh Thompson Athens Kenneth Romine Daniel Euler Shaw The Logan Monument Co George Deweese H. E. Perry Ziba Midkiff R. V. Heilman Bunker Hill Billie Welker Pomeroy Ralph Welker Porter Midkiff Bert Romine Golda Heilman John Sargent

Epworth League Valley Meeting At Simpson Church

Kathryp Sharpnack Doris and Gladys Hayman Pat and Robert Roush and Scott Shank to Pome roy attend an Epworth League valley at Simpson Church Sunday.

Kathryp Sharpnack Doris Gladys Hayman Pat Robert Roush Scott Shank Pomeroy Simpson Church

Rotary Club Meets Logan at White House

Rotarians devoted their Monday program to a round table discussion of matters of interest to the club held at the White House.

Rotary Club Logan — Rotarians White House

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