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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1939

Page

12

Legion Post in Logan Plans Banquet for Junior Baseball Participants

Preliminary plans for the American Legion Junior Baseball banquet in Logan on March 28 invite all District 8 junior teams active last year. The Legion Auxiliary will serve dinner followed by a program. The 1938 district champions will receive a trophy, and the 1939 district winner trophy will be displayed. Seven teams are expected: Somerset, Crooksville, Junction City, New Lexington, Amanda, Oak Hill, and Logan, with hopes for more posts and a larger tournament audience.

Logan American Legion American Legion Auxiliary E. L. Eveland Crooksville City Somerset Junction City New Lexington Amanda Oak Hill Department Eli Jensen State Athletic Committee

Two Staff Members Report to Auditor

Auditor-elect Kenneth Fitzgerald prepares to take office on March 13 as two staff members report to the auditor for instructions. Ralph Moorhead and Mrs. Ada Hoskins will be deputies, and Virgil Hite Gore will assume duties as sealer of weights and measures in the county.

Lucas Files Application to Become U.S. Citizen

Bernard A Lucas of Murray City filed his naturalization petition. Born January 22 1890 in Eisenach Thuringia Germany he arrived in New York March 27 1909 and worked as a miner in Ward Township. He is married with four children.

Logan Bernard Alfred Lucas Murray City United States Eisenach Thuringia Germany New York Ward Township

Logan Party Prepares Departure From Miami

Dr M H Cherrington reports from Miami that the party will soon depart for Logan. Dr and Mrs Cherrington and Dr C F Acker have stayed there for a month.

Logan M. H. Cherrington Miami, Fla

Judge Grants Settlement of Damage Claim in Evans Estate

Judge E. L. Ewing approved a $475 settlement for the damage claim filed by Henry Kammerling as administrator of Elizabeth Evans estate against D W Gathers of Logan. Evans was fatally struck by Gathers vehicle while crossing the Hunter Street Market Street intersection.

Logan E. L. Ewing Henry Kammerling Elizabeth Evans D. W. Gathers

Funeral Services for Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Spencer Thursday

Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Thursday at Heinlein Funeral Home for Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Spencer 68 wife of D N Doc Spencer who died Sunday night. Survived by husband a son Charles Spencer Sugar Grove and a daughter Mrs Inez Nutter Lancaster burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Logan Heinlein Sarah Elizabeth Spencer D. N Doc” Spencer Spencer Charles Spencer Sugar Grove Inez Nutter Lancaster Fairview Cemetery

Returns To Logan for First Visit in 33 Years

Trenton Huls, once from Logan and now in California, arrived Monday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Huls and relatives. He left Ohio 33 years ago as a child and is a cousin of Fred Huls, son of the late William Huls.

Logan Trenton Huls California Fred E. Huls Mr. Huls Ohio William Huls Fred Huls

Brehms Attend Bricker Reception at Mansion

Dr. and Mrs. Walter F. Brehm will attend a reception hosted by Governor and Mrs. Bricker at the mansion from 9 to 12 on Thursday. The event is for members of the Ohio House of Representatives and their wives.

New Water Well Tested at Logan Plant

A test run of the new Logan water plant well occurred Sunday and Monday. The pump house completion is announced by Service Director R. R. Loomis and the facility is ready for service.

Logan R. R. Loomis

Fire at Rutter Home Causes Curtain Blaze

A curtain fire at Walter Rutter's new West Logan residence Monday caused slight damage. The blaze was extinguished before it could spread.

Logan Walter Rutter West Logan

Logan City Area Is Largest in County

Statistics from Treasurer Robert N. White show Logan occupies 891 acres, the largest in the county. Murray City is next at 57 acres, followed by Laurelville at 36 acres.

Logan City Logan Robert N. White Murray City Laurelville

Haydenville Plant Receives New Pug Mill

A National Fireproofing Co. plant unit 1 pug mill arrived Sunday at Haydenville and will take about three weeks to install. The equipment signals preparations to put Unit 1 in operation soon, with both units operating to address local employment needs.

LOGAN National Fireproofing Co Haydenville

Logan Brief Social Notes

American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening with business led by Mrs. Walter Huffman. Twenty one Pocahontas Degree team members presented The Reconstruction of the Flag wearing costumes. Plans discussed for a banquet honoring junior baseball players on March 28.

American Legion Auxiliary Walter Huffman Pocahontas American Legion Earl Roberts Irman Powers Columbus Powers Joe Rowley J. D. Wells Harry Thomas Clarence Thompson Rowley

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Trips

Miss Duane Rita Emish of Nelsonville visited with Mr and Mrs Stanley W Baker in town over the weekend and travelled to Columbus Sunday to see Miss Mary Baker and Mrs C W Gordon. Mrs George Schwenke returned from a month in Florida with the Paul Cole family. Della Webb visited Circleville with Bernadine Lutz. Mrs Ernest Brown of Fort Worth Texas stays with Mr and Mrs James Brown near Logan and plans a Mich visit to Mt Pleasant before returning. W E Evans of Carbon Hill was a Logan visitor Monday. Mrs Elizabeth Forwick returned from seven weeks in Florida with sister Mrs Louise Moore of Akron and now stays with Mr and Mrs W D Braddock.

Duane Rita Emish Nelsonville Stanley W. Baker Columbus Mr. Baker Mary Baker Baker C. W. Gordon George Schwenke Florida Paul Cole Della Webb Circleville Bernadine Lutz Ernest Brown Ft. Worth Tex James Brown Logan Mt. Pleasant Mich W. E. Evans Carbon Hill Elizabeth Forwick Louise Moore Akron Forwick W. D. Braddock Warner Ave

Lacocks Attend Chillico Tea Hosted by Century Club

Dr and Mrs W B Lacock visited Chillico on Saturday afternoon where Mrs Lacock attended a tea hosted by the Century Club as a guest of Mrs H R Garmhausen formerly of the city. Music division of the Circleville Monday Club contributed a musical offering.

W. B. Lacock Chillico

Choir Festival Attended by Local Presbyterian Choir

Dr and Mrs C A Gaffin Mr and Mrs Charles Achauer Mrs Harriett Weymueller and William G Martin attended the choir festival at Capital University Sunday afternoon. These people are members of the First Presbyterian Choir here.

C. A. Gaffin Charles Achauer Harriett Weymueller William G. Martin Capital University First Presbyterian Choir

Colds and Flu Keep Many Out of School

Influenza and colds keep many students home in Logan with Senior High School hardest hit on Monday at about 75 absences. Junior High shows better numbers with 56 absences Monday and 89 Friday. Seventh grade pupils report 36 absences. most cases mild requiring only a few days off. Grade pupils are less affected than high schools.

Logan H. E. Kirk

Logans Kiwanis to hear civic duties talk

Logan will host Frank B Pauley of the Ohio State Council of Retail Merchants to address the Kiwanis Club Tuesday evening on Civic Responsibilities. Arrangements were made by Arthur Gasser and Harry Reichley. R L James received an invitation to attend Perry County American Legion in New Lexington on March 6 with Eli Jensen to be guest of honor.

Logan Frank B. Pauley Ohio State Council of Retail Merchants Kiwanis Club Arthur Gasser Harry Reichley R. L. James American Legion Perry County New Lexington Eli Jensen

Inspection car of C. and O. Railroad visits Logan

An inspection car from the C. and O. Railroad stopped in Logan on Monday for the service of local employees.

Logan C. and O. Railroad

Judge Awards $50 Attorney Fees in Boyer Divorce

Judge Phil Henderson approved Saturday attorney fees of fifty dollars in the divorce case of Vivian Boyer versus Vernon Boyer.

LOGAN Phil Henderson Vivian Boyer Vernon Boyer

Honor Birthdays at Millfield Route Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Vollie Trace hosted a birthday gathering at their Millfield Route home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Shearley Northrop of Glouster. Dinner was served at noon with music by Darrell Withem and family including violin pieces by Darrell and guitar by his five year old son Billy.

Millfield Vollie Trace Shearley Northrop Glouster Trace Darrell Withem Withem Billy Mary Withem William Barrowman Jacksonville Shearley Northup Junior June Mary Hunterdon Jack Gleason

Cupid Is Shy Philadelphia marriage licenses drop in 1938

Philadelphia issued 12 885 marriage licenses in 1938 the lowest since 1933 amid comparisons to 14 103 in 1937 13 388 in 1936 and 13 671 in 1934. Village of Jacksonville Ohio sells 3 200 in bonds bids due March 10 1939 at 12 noon EST.

Philadelphia Jacksonville Ohio William C. Hilt Athens State of

Beauty for the Asking at the Athena

Lucille Ball leads in RKO Radios beauty romance drama Beauty for the Asking at the Athena Wednesday. Patric Knowles Donald Woods and Frieda Inescort co star in a tale of love money and ambition set in the beauty business with Glenn Tryon directing.

RKO Radio the Athena Lucille Ball Patric Knowles Donald Woods Frieda Inescort Miss Ball Knowles Woods Miss Inescort Inez Courtney Leona Marile Frances Mercer Whitney Bourne Ann Evers Glenn Tryon

Funeral attendance and local notices in Point Rock area

Residents attended Harley Wiseman’s funeral in Wilkesville with Masonic and American Legion ceremonies led by Reverend Woltz. Burial followed at Salem Center Cemetery. Local updates include multiple business visits, grange activities, hay haulings, and the annual financial report for Fairfield Township.

Point Rock Harley Wiseman Wilkesville Masonic Order American Legion Reverend Woltz Salem Center Ray Halliday Pomeroy Laurel Grange Mendel Jordan Columbia Grange Meigs County Pomona Grange Lena Knapp Francis Lewis McLaughlin J. E. Mulholand Earl Arbaugh J. E. Radekin James Nicholson Dexter Albert Caster Salem Radekin Radek

Logan Auto Tags Go On Sale March First

Logan will open sales for 1939 auto tags on March 1 at the Republican office with 3200 plate sets in Y H Y J and Y L series. Deputy registrar Fred E. Hull said tags become usable after March 10 and require the old bill of sale or title at application. Transfers of 1938 tags handled by Miss Marie Lines at the chamber of commerce through March 10.

Logan Fred E. Hull Marie Lines Chamber of Commerce Columbus Huls Hull Frank Harden Pauline Robey

Pastor Ready To Start Revival Sunday In Logan

LOGAN Rev. C. B. Clendenen of the Church of the Nazarene is recovering from influenza and set to open a revival Sunday evening with evangelist Rev. Mason Lee from Huntington West Virginia arriving to preach Monday. Services run through March 19. LOGAN Miss Catherine Ford returns to school after several days of influenza.

Logan Catherine Ford Clarence Ford

Youth Rallies of U B Church Start at Gore Thursday Night

Logan district United Brethren Church opens youth rally series with Rev. T C Gregory in Gore. Mrs L W Tuttle directs singing with the Arnett sisters and Inboden duo providing music. Rev E E Harris delivers principal address and Rev E B White leads devotions.

U. B Gore Logan United Brethren Church Logan District T. C. Gregory Gibisonville L. W. Tuttle Ross Anderson Kathryn Mathias Margaret Rose Mathias Leota Later Pauline Kuhn Union Furnace Earl Bender New York Gertrude Carpenter Enterprise Florence Edwards Carpenter Bender Harris Logan United Brethren Church Merle Holcombe Bremen Harold Brian Helen Allen Enterprise United Brethren Church

Mrs Shaw Resigns County School Office Post

Mrs Wayne Couden Shaw resigns as secretary in the county school office this Saturday. Miss Josephine Keck begins learning duties to assume the role. Mrs Shaw plans to join her husband in McArthur to establish a new home.

Alimony Ordered in Strous Case by Judge Henderson

Temporary alimony set in the case of Dorothy Strous versus Marvin Strous. Defendant to pay $3 weekly for child support and $25 for plaintiff expenses as directed by Judge Phil Henderson on Saturday.

Logan Dorothy Strous Marvin Strous Phil Henderson

Students To Present Music and Drama at Assembly

Logan English and Latin department junior high announces a Friday afternoon program of music and drama. Miss Della Webb, Miss Ruth Armstrong, and Miss Mary Lemon supervise. Students study Latin songs and Roman history to costume scenes from Julius Caesar with humorous skits included.

Stanso Trade Mark Laxative Tablets Ad

An orange color laxative tablet marketed as a pleasant substitute for cal omel. It claims to relieve constipation and deliver a feeling of betterment by morning after taking one tablet at night. Advises asking your druggist.

Stanso

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