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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1946

Page

7

Logan approves 115 009 appropriation for city offices

Logan city council approved the annual current expenses appropriation totaling 115 009 46 dollars at the first regular meeting. A resolution renewed the emergency contract with the Hocking County Board of Health for health services at 1500 dollars yearly, with monthly 124 dollar installments. The meeting also discussed a FWA non interest loan plan for a future sewage disposal project and several street light and wage requests were referred to committees.

Logan Hocking County Federal Works Agency City Solicitor and Finance Committee

Ohio U Defeats Muskingum 58 51 in Narrow Victory

Ohio University edged Muskingum 58 to 51 to hand the latter its third loss in a row. The brief sports item notes the score and outcome of the game, highlighting Ohio U as the winner in the matchup.

Messenger Sports Ohio U Muskingum

Bobcat Height Edges Muskies In Home Court Victory

The Ohio University Bobcats defeated Muskingum College Muskies 58 to 51 in Athens. Bobcats led 27 to 22 at halftime and stretched ahead late with key scores from Bob Dickey Kenny Walters and Fizz Miller. Dickey topped with 17 points, Walters 14, while Muskingum’s Kukura led with 22 and Lunan added 12.

Phil Hallman Ohio University Bobcats Buckeye Muskingum College Muskies Bobcats St. John’s Quint Madison Square Garden U of Kentucky Wildcats Kenny Walters Bob Dickey Muskingum Dick Lunan Dickey Walters Cats Fizz Miller Russ Gregg Little Russ Gregg James Davis Kukura Sayre Gregg BO O'Brien Krunfawl Af Balile

Athens Weather Chatter Highlights January Golf at Country Club

A lighthearted Athens column blends weather quips with golf at the Athens Country Club. Names like Clark Biggins Ray Shepherd Ralph Dupler George Smith and Don Barr appear as local players enjoy an unseasonably mild start to the year. The piece notes a New Year chill then a 72 degree swing and quotes players praising the game and noting fast dry greens.

Athens Ralph Dupler Don Barr Athens Country Club Skipun C. N. France Clark Biggins Ray Shepherd George Smith L. W. Roberts Charlie O'Blenness Fred McKay J. D. Haskins Mr. Roberts

College and small school basketball scores grid

Ohio Capital University defeated Lockbourne Army Air Base 58 to 24. Ohio U topped Muskingum 58 to 51. Miami U vs Ohio Wesleyan 5 to 5. Fort Wayne General Electrics defeated Defiance 52 to 0. Westminster Pa 52 over Geneva 41. N.C. State beat Davidson 43 to 37. Alabama 44 over Georgia Tech 37. Bethany W Va 63 over Salem 52. Tulane 55 defeated Southwestern Louisiana 43. Illinois Tech 73 over Illinois State Normal 53. Central Michigan 71 over Calvin 47. DePauw 49 over Wabash 45. Illinois Wesleyan 45 over James Kiln 32. Idaho 35 over Oregon State 18. Oregon 48 over Idaho 35. High school results include Pomeroy 33 over Nelsonville 25 and 29 to 6. Logan 36 over Jackson 2. Logan 21 over Jackson 19. Athens 37 over Middleport 25. Athens 413 over Middleport 6. Wellston 36 over Gallipolis 28. Wellston 31 over Gallipolis 30.

N.C. State Davidson Alabama Georgia Tech Bethany W. Va Salem Tulane Southwestern Louisiana Institute Illinois Tech Illinois State Normal Central Michigan Calvin DePauw Wabashao Ilinois Wesleyan James Milkin Idaho Orexton Pomeroy Nelsonville Reoives Logan Jackson Athens Middleport Wellston Gallipolis

Wellston Edges Gallipolis Quint 38-26

Wellston Golden Rockets defeated Gallipolis Blue Devils 38 to 26 at Gallipolis with a 10-8 first quarter edge and a 15-13 halftime lead. Gallipolis top scorer was Don Robinson while Wellston’s Tommy Pope led visiting scorers. the Wellston reserves won 31-30 in a tight junior varsity contest.

Ling Neal Gallipolis Wellstor Golden Rockets Blue Devils Wellston Don Robinson Tommy Pope Blue Devil Russell Wood Wes Thomp Middleport Middleport Yellow Jackets Athens Bulldogs Middleport Gym Yellow Jacket Athens County Bulldogs Yellow Jackets Pomeroy Panthers Jackets Forrest Bachtel Joe Bailey Pomeroy Harry Wellston Evans Willis _ Rousey Athens Hutchinson Rupert Thompson Rousey Smith Huffman Liller Moore B. Johnson Short Rousey Robinson Jing Ashley V- Johnson Bailey Surface Kelly Fultz Kenennedy Middeport Tolson Flowers Byera i Oe J. Kell Dites Anthony iTotais Kauf Dudding J Ervin Becker Toison Finners Middienort J. Bailey Ashiev Bingham Athens Moore Fyans Poisey E Kennedy Moa Coursey Finsterwald Gall Middlewort Brown and Stewart

Service Men Of Hocking County Honor Roll

The Selective Service Board announces honorable discharges for men of Hocking County. Listed are Pfe Harold Kraft of Lancaster with over 14 months service as Storekeeper (D 2-c Winford Dumm) Laurelville, T-3 Charles Breaks Logan over one and a half years, T-5 Thomas Walsh Logan over 22 months, Pvt Berman Knece Laurelville over 37 months, Ship's Serviceman (L) 3 c Paul Goss Logan 4, T-Sgt William Daugherty Logan over six and a half months, T-4 Clyde Bainter Rockbridge over five months, Coxswain Willard Burns Logan, Joseph Sabo Murray City, S Sgt James Kessler Bremen.

Selective Service Board Pfe Harold Raymond Kraft Lancaster Winford Dumm Laurelville Charles Thomas Breaks LoGan Thomas Edward Walsh Pvt Berman Hansel Knece Paul Edward Goss William John Daugherty Clyde Coyle Bainter Rockbridge Willard Carr Burns Joseph Frank Sabo Murray City James Herman Kessler Bremen

City Police Investigate Theft at West School

Logan City police probe a break in at West School Building where desks were ransacked and $25 is missing from the office. The discovery came as the custodian found a coal chute entry and a forced office door lock.

West School Logan Mary Coonor

Baker Returns To RCA Position In Camden

Jack Baker, son of County Commissioner and Mrs. Stanley Baker, returns to duty in the RCA sales department in Camden New Jersey after wartime service. Mrs. Baker and daughter Sherry will join him soon.

Logan Jack Baker Stanley Baker Camden N.J R.C.A Baker Sherry

Navy Man and Wife Welcome Twins at Gibbons Hospital

Logan Seaman and Mrs Joseph Bachus of Logan are parents of twin boys Roger James and Ralph Edward born at Gibbons Hospital Tuesday evening. Father stationed at Great Lakes recently arrived in the states. Grandparents listed include Mr and Mrs John Bach and Mr and Mrs Ed Funk. First twins at the hospital. Also notes a January 8 marriage license issued in Logan to William R Sparks and Mary J Norris.

Logan Seaman Joseph Bachus Bernice Funk Gibbons Hospital Roger James Ralph Edward Roger Ralph States Great Lakes John Bach Gallagher Ave Ed Funk William R. Sparks Army William Sparks Nelsonville Rt2 Mary J. Norris John Norris Nelsonville Rt. 2

Clay Plant Officials Elected

Logan Clay Products Company stockholders elected directors William Pfeiffer Ira Krumrog Akron W V Marks William Mowery John Collins E K Sheffield Barton A Holl all of Logan. They chose E K Sheffield president and general manager William Pfeiffer first vice president Barton A Holl vice president and sales manager and Fred Jurgensmier secretary treasurer.

LOGAN Logan Clay Products Company William Pfeiffer Ira Krumrog Akron W. W. Marks William Mowery John Collins E. K. Sheffield Barton A. Holl

First To Claim Bounty On Slain Foxes

Logan sheriff Floyd Duffy said the first Hocking County residents to claim the fox bounty were John Lavely of Starr Township with one fox and Gale Kiine of Laurel Township with ten feet. The county pays $2 for each set of four feet.

Logan Floyd Duffy Hocking County John Lavely Starr Township Gale Kiine Laurel Township

Rotary Holds Last Meet at White House

LOGAN The Logan Rotary Club held its last regular meeting at the White House Monday evening with future gatherings at other venues. The January 14 meeting will be at St John Parochial School hall on N Market St. Dr H M Boocks planned this week's program. Harry L. Smith presented it in his absence. Harley Meyer outlined the Hocking County Fair Board and noted the 1945 Fair was financially successful. Guests included county officials such as Auditor Harry Smith, Commissioners Stanley Bak L Smith, James L Martin, and Andrew Friday plus Rheinscheid. County Commissioner members Fred Fitzgerald and Claude Chrisman were mentioned. Smith was described as Republican and long-time local auditor. Smith visited Columbus for tax filing instructions related to personal property returns due Feb 15–Mar 31, 1986.

Logan Logan Rotary Club White House St John Parochial School N. Market St H. M. Boocks Harry L. Smith Harley Meyer Hocking County Harry County Stanley Bak L. Smith James L. Martin Andrew Friday Rheinscheid Roy Mr. Smith Funk Harold Kessler Reithe Kenneth Fred Fitzgerald Hull Claude Chrisman Smith Logan Manufacturing Company Hacking County The Red Cross City Board of Education Columbus Tax Commission State Auditor State Auditor’s Office

Bowen Funeral to Be Held on Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Rochester Bowen who died Monday at her Market Street home will be conducted by Woodard Funeral Directors Thursday at 2 p m The Rev John Lloyd Evans of Nelsonville Presbyterian Church will officiate Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery Mrs Bowen a pioneer of Logan and noted musician served over 50 years as organist for Logan Presbyterian Church resigning at age 80 Surviving are six children 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren

Logan Lucy Rochester Bowen Market St Woodard John Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Oak Grove Bowen Logan Presbyterian Church

Report of the Condition of the Security Savings Bank Co

The bank reports loans and discounts totaling 3010 with balances in process of collection. It lists bank premises owned valued at 72000 and other assets including real estate and securities. The statement reflects standard bank balance sheet items and asset categories with partial figures and formatting errors.

Security Savings Bank CO United States Balancr S&s Astell F. Wineale Janus Viola B. Lewis

Logan Arrest, London Man Fined for Reckless Driving

Logan Ar rested Monday night in connection with reckless driving charges against Jon Logan of Main Street. Eugene Johnston of London was arraigned before Mayor Denzil Weltner Tuesday morning and found guilty, fined five dollars plus costs. In Athens Miss Wilhelmine Deisele of N Walnut St visits Mrs L L Deissele and her son. Photo showing John Deissele on furlough en route to Greensboro, NC from Chanute Field.

Logan Jon Logan Eugene Johnston London Denzil Weltner Athens Wilhelmine Deissele N. Walnut St L. L. Deissele Pic John Deissele N.C Chanute Field

Final Day for Dog Tag Purchase Announced

Logan County Auditor Harry L. Smith warns January 20 is the final day to buy dog tags without penalty. After that date a $1 penalty applies to owners whose dogs are not tagged on the 20th.

Logan Harry L. Smith

Birth Announced for Wilson Family in Logan

Mr and Mrs Ernest H Wilson of Logan announce the birth of a daughter at Gibbons Hospital Tuesday morning at 6 30 The infant weighed seven and one half pounds The couple also has a son four years old Mrs Gattha Searles and her infant daughter were taken home from Gibbons Hospital in Logan Tuesday

Logan Ernest ‘H. Wilson Gibbons Hospital Wilson Jhare Gattha Searles

Fullerton's Sports Round-Up Highlights Coaching Debates

A collage of sports notes from Doug Mills and Joe Lapchick arguing college basketball venue ethics, Benny Friedman securing civilian jeep distribution, and Larry MacPhail eyeing a Yankees move. Highlights include Bingh(amp)ton managers rising and Roy Hamey, Ray Kennedy, and Gene Martin advancing in baseball roles.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Doug Mills Illinois Joe Lapchick St. John’s Brooklyn Lexington Kentucky Benny Friedman Michigan Larry MacPhail Yankees Isthmus Panama

County Roars For Needed Repairs

Logan-Hocking County Commissioners and County Engineer Orla Wolfe inspected county roads on Tuesday to assess spring repair needs.

Logan Hocking Orla Wolfe

Future Farmers Plan Father Son Banquet

Mr Harold Saxton adviser attended the Future Farmers of America meeting in the Vocational Building. Jack North president led a report on securing letters and emblems. Saxton offered suggestions for the Father and Son banquet to be held in the near future. Next meeting set for January 22.

Logan Harold Saxton Future Farmers of America Jack North Saxton

Capital and Miami Victors Last Night

Capital University remained undefeated in the Ohio Conference with a fourth straight win, 75 to 24 over Lockbourne Army air base. Muskingum lost 51 to Ohio University, while Miami University beat Ohio Wesleyan 62 to 36. Defiance fell 74 to 52 at Fort Wayne. Ola Smith led Capital with 20 points, including 10 field goals and five free throws.

Capital University Ohio Victoria Cap Cagers Lockbourne Army Air Base Straigh Brownie Capita Muskingum Muskies Ohio University Ohio U Miam University Ohio Wesleyan Mamnow Wesleyan Defiance College Wayne General Electric Fort Wayne Ind Ola Smith

South Pacific Veteran Arrives in States

Chauncey Leslie and Hattie Jones Coon announce their son Jack D. Coon arrival in the United States from the Radar Department in the South Pacific after three years of service and an expected discharge soon. Their other son Gene remains in England and Junio Coon in the Air Corps has received an honorable discharge. nephews of local Riverside families Mrs Carri Channel Mrs Helen Nelson and Mrs Rebecca Harrison of Th Plains. Their son in law Very Whetstone husband of Hele Coon Whetstone, with the military Police Force, remains stationed in Birmingham Alabama.

South Pacific States Chauncey Leslie Hattie Jones Coon Jack D. Coon Radar Department Gene Coon England Junio Coon Air Corps Carri Channel Helen Nelson Rebecca Harrison Th Plains Coon Very Whetstone Hele Coon Whetstone Militar Birmingham Ala

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Logan Council Zanesville Ave Vine St E. Main St Council Proper Melrose Harbaugh Get Together Emma Becker Emma Floyd Tide Huston Low Isabell. Myson Mary Bowen Arthur Miller Lucille Wright Carl Harsh Fountain St Mr. Harsh Elmer Harsh Grace Harsh Paul and Claude Harsh Card Club Ed Kemper Jack Pierce Lew Graham Dallas Kinser John Lee Howard White Maude Hack Rudolph Hankison Lew Riggs John Connor Clarence Matheny Elmer Tschappatt Hol Kemper Irvin Blosser Tommy Toledo John Karshner Joe Stoughton Alfred Lanning Wood St Bill Martin Norfolk Cuba Carl Wilson Enterprise Pinsted Brethren Circleville Logan Friends Dessie Hanna Division of Public Healthy,Assistance Helen Evans Laurel [Township Lewis Stahr Ferancis H. Klein Ohio Capital Universitya Lockourne Army Air Base Miami U Fort Wayne General Electrics Defiance Westminister Pa Geneva Quint Jack Eabhelp Athens Pharmacy Betts Navy Clay Plant Rotary Almens Fullerton’s Binghampton N. C Roy Hamey American Association Ray Kennedy Newark Pittsburgh Pirates Gene Martin Yanks East Eddie Walker Artie Dorrell Buddy Garcia International Bowling Congress Kansas City Burt Donelli Lou Little Shirley Povich Washington Post Zeke Bontra Minneapolis Nats Zeke Future Farmers S. Court Street N. Court ST Farm Service Bldg Stimson Ave Palmer Sts John Deere NEW Idea Farm Implements Capital Miami Victors Beaco Carofene F. J. Beasley CO
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