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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1941

Page

16

Rabies Quarantine Ordered After Logan Dog Killed

A rabies suspected dog killed in West Logan Monday led city and county health officials to place Logan and part of Falls Township under a 90 day quarantine. Warden Howard Brooks traced the animal’s travels and found it had attacked several dogs and at least two people. Stray animals will be destroyed and dogs must be confined or leashed to prevent further incidents.

Logan Falls Township Columbus West Logan Howard Brooks

Red Cross Drive Boosted by $50 Check

A $50 gift from A Farmer Friend boosts the Red Cross roll call toward $1000 in Logan. Other local donors Ruth Kuhn and Lecca Hoye reported multiple memberships. Total to date $979.16. Local leaders praise county support and note past war relief contributions.

Logan Red Cross Ruth Kuhn Rockbridge Lecca Hoye Greendale

Hall and Dixon Set for Bell Hall Main Event

Logan action centers on a United Furniture Workers show at Bell Hall Friday night featuring Hall a former Ohio State star versus Dixon in the main event. Also on the card are Curly McCloud versus Young Standiford and opening bout Flash Gordon of Tipp City against Jimmy Ringhiser of Logan.

Logan Stacy Hall Ray Dixon Bell Hall United Furniture Workers Ohio Hall Ohio State Curly McCloud Columbus Young Standiford Flash Gordon Tipp City Jimmy Ringhiser

Benton Township Teen Receives Dislocated Elbow in Accident

Logan Garnet Queen age 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Queen of Benton Township was taken to Cherrington Hospital after a Wednesday accident with a dislocated elbow. Andrew Woodgeard from near Logan is reported improving slowly at the same hospital where he has undergone two weeks of treatment.

Logan Garnet Queen Charles Queen Benton Township Cherrington Hospital Andrew Woodgeard

Mrs. Gaffin to Substitute Teach in Granville Schools

Mrs. Carlos A. Gaffin of this city traveled to Granville on Wednesday with her husband where she will serve as a substitute teacher in the public schools for several days. Before moving to Logan she taught in Granville.

Logan Carlos A. Gaffin Granville

Monthly Scout Round Table in Logan

The Logan County Scoutmasters and assistants meet at 7:30 this evening in the Chamber of Commerce rooms for the monthly round table. A training course for the Scoutmasters key or Scouters training award will be offered in connection with the event. District Commissioner M. B. Iles urges all Scouters to attend and help plan Boy Scout Week. He is appointed scout commissioner with neighborhood commissioners Kenneth Beery, Dr. Fred W. Blume and Bob Rheinscheld as aids.

Robert H. Heistand Kenneth Beery Fred W. Blume Bob Rheinscheld

High Attendance Mark Set at Logan High

Logan Senior High shows overall attendance at 94.47 percent for Nov 25 to Dec 20. Room 21 leads with 97.55 percent, followed by Room 24 at 95.90 and Room 36R at 95.38 percent.

Logan Logan Senior High Room 21 Room 24 Room

Dr. Gaffin Is New Kiwanis President

Logan Kiwanis members inducted officers Tuesday evening with Dr. Carlos A. Gaffin elected president succeeding W. D. Braddock. Named officers include C. G. McKinley as vice president and George Campbell as treasurer along with Howard Rolston secretary and several directors such as Fred Burchfield M. B. Iles J. W. Woodard Fred Carpenter Wood Bowen Wilbur Lanning and Walter Savings.

Substitute Logan-Hamilton staffer to be absent

Miss Bartelle Hamilton of Logan High School will be off duty for several weeks. During her absence Ruth Tennahill will serve as substitute.

LOGAN Bartelle Hamilton Logan High — School Ruth Tennahill

Charles Mason III Logan Ill at West Logan Home

Charles Mason III Logan is confined to his West Logan home due to complications. The notice notes his illness and residence without detailing additional names or circumstances.

Charles Mason III Logan Charles Mason West Logan

Coastlines of New England and New Jersey Sinking

Parts of the New England and New Jersey coastlines are gradually sinking with rates up to two feet per hundred years at the New Jersey location. The report notes ongoing Geological processes affecting shorelines and elevations.

New England New Jersey

Two Men Urged for Final Hocking County Quota

Logan reports only two more volunteers needed to reach a 31 man quota for Hocking County. Charles Pickett and Glenn Freeman volunteered after visiting the Selective Service office on Wednesday and will be examined. A total of 49 in Class 1A have been examined and 31 meet requirements. next call around Feb 10 may require six more men.

Hocking County

Health Office Seeks To Curb Flu Epidemic

Logan and Hocking County faces influenza spread as Health Commissioner Dr. H G Southard outlines unknown causes for some influenza types and emphasizes fighting measures. Key steps include avoiding contact with the sick, ensuring ventilation, fresh air, sunshine, and a balanced diet with rest and hydration.

Health Office Logan Hocking County H. G. Southard Southard

Logan Beauty Operators Form Organization

Logan beauticians organize as The Logan Beauticians Guild with Mrs. John B. Rutgers as temporary chair. Officers include Mrs. Don Feather president Mrs. James Krieg vice president Genevieve Williams secretary and Mariann Masure treasurer. Next meeting is Feb 6 with Mrs. Krieg and Mrs. Joe Gabriel planning.

Logan Logan Beauticians Guild Beauticians John B. Rutgers Don Feather James Krieg Genevieve Williams Mariann Masure Krieg Joe Gabriel

Logan Rifle Club Formed Soon At Harburger Range

Fifteen local rifle men gathered at the Harburger Bros. rifle range for a shoot. Some good scores were recorded. The group did not organize at this meeting but plans to form a club soon. Another shoot will be held next Tuesday evening at the same place.

Logan Harburger Bros

Officials Organize Logan Hocking County Trustees and Clerks Association

The association held its annual meeting at the courthouse on Wednesday with Joe Thomas of Painesville delivering the address as state president. John R. McClain of Starr Township was re elected president and H Emerson Johnson of Rockbridge named secretary. McClain also joins the state executive board.

LOGAN

Jurors Summoned for Logan Grand and Petit Juries

Sheriff Floyd Duffy and Deputy Forest Keck served jurors on Tuesday and Wednesday for Logan. Grand jurors are ordered to report January 15 while petit jurors report January 27.

Logan Junior Tourist Club elects officers for coming year

Logan social notes report the Junior Tourist Club meeting at president Mrs Claude Chrisman home electing Miss Marjorie Brandt as president Mrs Hubert Lappen as vice president and Miss Betty Martin as secretary treasurer Also listed are members present and a Marilyn Garverick 10th birthday party with many young guests and Logan Personal notices mentioning G H Miller Paul Leach and other local residents.

Claude Chrisman Marjorie Brandt Hubert Lappen Betty Martin Chrisman James Brown Frederick Blume Sherman Leibold Marion Allen Sara Turner Eleanor Woodard Kathryn Bell Marilyn Garverick W. Front St Ray Garverick Ray Ellen Mary Jean Walters Dorothy Martin Delma Hankison Shirley Larimer Martha Ann Christman Ellen Coakley Joan Hen

Helpers Club Meeting At Logan County Home

The Helpers Club gathered at Mrs. Ellen Bowersock's home in Logan R D No 3 with twelve members present and five visitors, planning a January 16 meeting with Dorothy Settles. Two tables of bridge were played at the Chummy Bridge Club hosted by Mrs. Karl Poling, with high score going to Mrs. Lawrence Harden and guest prize to Mrs. Francis Myers, followed by a refreshment course for the guests and members.

Helpers Club Ellen Bowersock Logan R. D. No. 3 Cora Blosser Viola Courtney Clara Gleason Frances Settles Dorothy Settles Ruth Lehman Edytha Walker Nellie Bond Adda Joy Alice Smart Florence Miller Catherine Patton Eloise Lehman Norma Gleason Lanora Miller Terry’ Lee Courtney Karl Poling Lawrence Harden Francis Myers Myers Walter Nixon Harden Elder Martin Clayton Scheide Jr Ross Adcock Charles Huffman John Roberts

Entertains Club Members at Carbon Hill Gathering

Mrs. Jerry Matheny hosted the Jolly Twelve Club at her Carbon Hill home on Wednesday afternoon. Luncheon followed by a business session led by Mrs. Charles Green. Members present included Mrs. J L Webb Nelsonville and others from Logan and Carbon Hill. Kammerling to host in two weeks.

Jerry Matheny Jolly Twelve Club Carbon Hill Charles Green J. L. Webb Nelsonville Carl Spannow Pearl Seaman Albert Smith Logan Zoa Blosser Clifford Hawk Frank Hawk

Mrs. White Hosts Wednesday Contract Club

Mrs. Howard F. White of Warner Ave hosted the Wednesday Contract Club at her home. A dessert course preceded contract play. Mrs. Edward Kemper won high score and others present included Mrs. Stanley Baker Mrs. Rudolph Hankison Mrs. Frank Brown Mrs. J. E. Frasure Mrs. John R. Pierce and guest Mrs. Joseph Polivka. The club will meet again in two weeks with Mrs. Pierce.

White Howard F. White Warner Ave Edward Kemper Stanley Baker Rudolph Hankison Frank Brown J. E. Frasure John R., Pierce Joseph Polivka Pierce

Logan Opens League Play Friday Night

Logan at Wellston to open the league season led by Tom Bender with a hoped for lineup of Brehm Scott Lohr Johnst on and Conrad if illness eases. The Chieftains lost 22 to 13 at New Boston in the post holiday opener with Lohr scoring three and Emshwiller six for New Boston.

LOGAN Tom Bender Chieftain Wellston Tom Brehm Cecil Scott Mark Lohr Bill Johnston Tracy Conrad Chieftains New Boston Emshwiller

Logan Schools Among Best In the State

Logan is named among the strongest systems in the state by high school inspector L. L. Louthian. The senior and junior high schools remain first grade, with outstanding local supervision and distinctive leadership in administration. Instruction praised for a superior group and growth in teacher service.

Logan L. L. Louthian L. E. Strawn Board of Education State Department of Education

Columbus Man Seeks Trial in Logan Court

Worley L. Merritt of Columbus asks Logan County court for trial date in a $30,000 damages suit against J. A. Isselstein of Dennville. Case stems from a motor vehicle accident at Enterprise two years ago. No date set.

Logan Worley L. Merritt Columbus J. A. Isselstein Deanville Phil A. Henderson Enterprise

McKinley Republican Club Votes For Officer Election

Logan McKinley Republican Club will hold its annual officer election at headquarters on January 22. Cards will be sent to members. Miss Wilhelmina Deissle named refreshments chairwoman. The club plans a McKinley Day dinner with date to be announced at the January 22 meeting.

Logan — McKinley Republican Club Wilhelmina Deissle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Red Cross Drive E. B. White Red Cross War Relief Fund C. F. Rauch Dixon Santa Santa Claus Logan High Dr. Gaffin New Kiwanis Hocking Logan Beauty Operators Form Organization Logan Rifle Club G. H. Miller Coleman, Mich Carl Brown Paul Leach David George Francis Vernon Main St Mt. Vernon Bridge Club Logan Court McKinley Republican Club The Crry Loan and Guaranty Company S. Court ST Robert Harris Athens Swanson Furniture Company Crosley Shelvador SAMAR
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