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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1939

Page

14

Red Cross campaign nets 77 new members in Logan rural areas

Final report by Newton Spencer shows Logan rural districts gaining 77 members, two less than Logan city district. County total reaches 753 members, with receipts of 849.25 dollars. Local and state figures detailed for Murray City Laurelville Haydenville Union Furnace Enterprise Gibisonville Hocking and other areas.

Logan Hocking County Red Cross Newton Spencer National Headquarters Murray City Frank Murphy Laurelville C. W. Reichelderfer Haydenville Clarence Matheny Dorothy McQuaid Bernice Hutchinson S. H. Bowles Alice Swaim Nellie Crothers Nellie Allen Nora Shivers Louise Ohlinger Union Furnace D. O. Davis Enterprise Florence Edwards Gibisonville David Wylie Llesboro Smith Chapel Pioneer Youth James R. Smoot Antioch Jane Engle Hocking Walter

New Car Sales in Hocking County Hit 281 in 1938

Logan reports 281 new cars sold in Hocking County during 1938. Monthly totals were January 19, February 14, March 34, April 33, May 22, June 16, July 15, August 25, September 18, October 16, November 34, December 35.

LOGAN Hocking County

Campaign leaders praised for mobilizing city county effort

Dr. Charles F. Rauch as chapter chairman thanked the executive committee and especially Newton Spencer and Fred Burchfield for marshaling city and county forces in the campaign, with appreciation extended to all participants.

North Good Hope M. E. Primmer Charles F. Rauch Newton Spencer Fred Burchfield

Ada Hoskins Named Deputy by Auditor Elect Fitzgerald

Announcement Wednesday evening by Auditor elect Kenneth R. Fitzgerald appoints Ada Hoskins as deputy. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Clark of Starr Township and lives in the city with her son Clayton, a Junior High School student.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Ada Hoskins

Two youths picked up in Detroit by patrol officers

Logan reports two youths identified as Bill Drozowski and John Karain of Detroit were picked up by Patrolman A F Evans and Co D Notestone on Wednesday. They were handed to juvenile officers for processing.

Make Your Own Cough Remedy With Pinex

A home cough syrup recipe promises rapid relief from colds using two cups of sugar, one cup water, and 2½ ounces of Pinex added to a pint of syrup. It touts ease of preparation, long shelf life, palatable taste, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Services for Lewis Wolfe Held Friday

Lewis Wolfe, 73, retired electrician, died in Columbus after living in Haydenville and Murray City. He worked in Hocking Valley coal mines and was a member of the Murray City United Brethren Church and the Knights of Pythias. Funeral at United Brethren Church Friday at two with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville.

Logan Lewis Wolfe Columbus Haydenville Murray City Hocking Valley L. B. Wolfe Jennie Patton Frank D. John Kirby Wolfe O. A. Wolfe Hudson Wolfe Murray City United Brethren Church Knights of Pythias Lodge United Brethren Church Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville

Treads Win Pair Against Dairy Team

Hawkinson Treads of this city defeated the Home Dairy of Lancaster two games to one. Neither team reached the 600 series in the three games.

Logan Hawkinson Lancaster

Miss Florence Bort Returns From Visit To Colum bus

Miss Florence Bort returned Tuesday after a visit with Mr and Mrs William McCormick of Colum bus. She attended a luncheon at Seneca Hotel given by the Daughters of 1812. Captain of the Pocahontas degree team asks all members to report for practice Monday evening.

Florence Bort William McCormick Columbus Bort Seneca Hotel Daughters of 1812 Pocahontas

Bus Station Robberies Continue in Valley Service Area

Since September the Valley Service Bus station has been entered six times with the sixth robbery reported Wednesday. Police Chief Lew Reynolds detained a 13 year old boy found with stolen candy and turned him over to Juvenile Court officials.

Logan Valley Service Lew Reynolds

South Perry Resident Dies in Hospital

Harold Notestone 24 of South Perry died at Cherrington Hospital following influenza and peritonitis. He was admitted the day prior and the body will be returned to the home for funeral arrangements.

Logan Harold Notestone William Notestone South Perry Cherrington Hospital

Logan Mid-Year Exams Scheduled Next Thursday and Friday

Examinations at Logan schools will take place on Thursday and Friday of the coming week. Students should prepare accordingly and follow school schedules.

LOGAN

Repairs Rail Fence In Hocking County Farm

In Hocking County the rail fence on M. W. Howdyshells Webb Summit farm needed replacement. He cut 62 rails last Saturday despite being over 70 years old.

Logan Hocking County M. W. Howdyshell Webb Summit

Jones To Speak At Logan Temperance Day Assembly

Logan city schools observe Temperance Day with a senior high assembly addressed by Rev. Cecil H. Jones at 12 45. Junior high and grade students hold home room programs.

Logan Logan City Cecil H. Jones

First fishing license issued of the year to local merchant

Logan resident J. W. Johnson of Mt. Pleasant received the first fishing license of the year on Wednesday. Johnson, a merchant from Logan Route 1, said he planned to start fishing immediately.

Logan J. W. Johnson Logan Rt. 1 Mt. Pleasant

Pitch C Tuned at 512 Vibrations Per Minute

The standard note Pitch C is tuned to 512 vibrations per minute, defining a precise pitch reference used in musical tuning systems.

Logan Chamber Hears Two Columbus Men

Logan Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting with dinner at the Masonic social rooms at 6 pm. Walter E. Brehm will be toastmaster. Edward Sin clair Thomas and James A. Maddox of Columbus speak. Thomas will show park scene pictures. Members of the reception committee include Dr C A Gaffin Ed C Paul Robert F Harley C E Allen Paul T Brown Walter A Leonard. Edward C Collins leads the ticket committee.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Masonic Social Walter E. Brehm Edward Sinclair Thomas James A. Maddox Columbus Mr. Thomas C. A. Gaffin Ed C. Paul Robert F. Harley C. E. Allen Paul T. Brown Walter A. Leonard Edward C. Collins

Local residents to vacation in Florida

Logan Josef Brashares of this city, along with the Rev. Amos L. Heyde, will depart on Monday for Florida for a short vacation.

Logan Josef Brashares Enterprise Amos L. Heyde Florida

Laurelville Knights of Pythias Plan Friday Dance

Dance organized by the Logan Lodge of the Knights of Pythias for Friday evening. Members from the Logan Lodge are expected to attend.

LOGAN Laurelville Knights of Pythias Logan Lodge

Relief Chiefs Inspect Setup In Logan Area

State Supervisor Albright of the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation and Relief Director Jacoby toured Logan warehouses and then visited Murray City. They studied the mining field situation and pledged cooperation on commodities for direct relief and the school children feeding program begun in December.

Logan Albright Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation Everett Jacoby Murray City

Schoolmasters Club to Meet in Wellston Next Wednesday

Southeastern Ohio Schoolmasters Club will convene in Wellston on next Wednesday evening led by Supt. G. E. Carr and a delegation of local teachers.

Logan Southeastern Ohio

Logan Faces Wellston In League Encounter

Logan and Wellston meet Friday night in the second league game of the schedule. A doubleheader opens at 7 30 p m with the Reserve game first. Coach Tom Bender will use the same starting lineup as in the Nelsonville game.

Logan Wellston High School Tom Bender Nelsonville

Driver charged with reckless driving in Logan area

Melvin Garrett of South Bloomingville was arrested Wednesday before Magistrate S B Whitehart on a reckless driving charge. He pleaded not guilty and posted a $200 bond.

Logan High Band Concert Date Set by Director

Logan High School Band concert scheduled for January 26 by Director James Horwell. The event will feature the school ensemble at the district venue, inviting students and families to attend.

Logan James Horwell Logan High School

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