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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1941

Page

12

Four More Hocking Draftees Report February 11

Hocking County sets a quota of four for February 11 reporting to Ft. Hayes. The Jan 31 group leaves Friday with likely changes as one registrant plans to enlist in the regular army. Dale Arnold named alternate if needed. C L Pruden volunteers. Earl Gaston enlists at Ft. Hayes and goes to Kelly Field. Ray Tillman dies in an accident at Cantwell Cliffs, Troy.

THE Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Hocking Co Ft. Hayes Earl Morris Gaston Rockbridge

Evidence Heard On Neal Indictment

Judge Phil A. Henderson heard evidence on the Neal indictment charging W. B. Neal with defrauding an inn keeper by neglecting to pay for lodging. The demurrer was overruled and the case was taken under advisement with a decision expected this week.

New Traffic Lights Planned in City Council Meeting

Legislation to install two new traffic signals to be discussed by City Council. Cited sites are Second and Mulberry Streets and Second and Market Streets. H. E. Kirk presides for first time as council president with routine measures expected.

Logan Second and Mulberry Sts Second Market Sts H. E. Kirk

Attendance in Rural School Districts

LOGAN With all of the schools in the rural districts of the county reopened Attendance Officer Carl C Poling is checking absentees. There is some illness in the county which prevents part of the absentees from reporting. Another problem confronted by school officials is a reported need of clothing for students in some areas.

Logan Carl C. Poling

Mrs Phil Henderson Leaves for Florida

Mrs Phil Henderson departed Monday evening for Miami to visit relatives. Judge Henderson plans to leave for Florida at week’s end after current court cases are disposed of and hopes to return mid February to hear cases in Athens.

Logan Phil Henderson Miami Judge Henderson Florida Athens

Scouts Meet at Methodist Church with Troop 99

Members of Troop 99, Boy Scouts, met at the Methodist Church Monday evening with Scoutmaster John Clark in charge. Following the business session, games were enjoyed.

LOGAN Troop 99 Boy Scouts Methodist Church John Clark

Benefit Show Draws Over 300 at Bell Hall Wrestling Night

Attendance at the United Furniture Workers benefit at Bell Hall Monday exceeded 300. Boxers Johnny Halby and Harold Short fought to a knockout verdict, while wrestlers Babe Stamford, Jack Smitters, Tuffy Gains, Young Standiford, and Flash Gordon provided a mixed program. Next show on Friday February 7 features Curly McCloud and Ray Dixon in a returning main event.

Johnny Halby Logan Harold Short Canal Winchester Flash Gordon Dan Morris Morris Bell Hall Curly McCloud Etna Ray Dixon London McCloud

Ice Turns Snow Into Dangerous Slush On Roads

Logan reports a sudden Monday cold snap that froze snow into ice, creating hazardous driving conditions and slick sidewalks in several areas.

Logan

Logan Man Held In County Prison

Conrad, 27, of Logan, jailed on a court commitment after arrest by State Highway Patrol for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. He paid $100 fine and costs, failed to pay, and was sent to jail. Driving privileges to be suspended.

Logan Roy Conrad Roy Martin Murray City

Logan High To Play Two Games This Week

Logan High will travel to Lancaster tonight to face St. Marys in a home and home confrontation. St. Marys has been tough for locals in recent seasons. After that game, Logan will host Middletown here Friday night.

Logan High Logan — Chieftain Lancaster St. Marys Logan Middleport

Marine Lieutenant Remains at Guantanamo in Training

Lieutenant Ray Schwenke of the United States Marines stays at Guantanamo Bay for several weeks of social training, a letter to his parents Mr and Mrs George Schwenke from this city reports. Several pictures of the officer were enclosed with the letter.

Logan Ray Schwenke United States Marines Guantanamo George Schwenke

John McLaughlin Recovers From Extended Illness

AkRon Logan News reports John McLaughlin formerly of the city is recovering after a long illness. He has stayed with his daughter Mrs D E McNeely in that city for two months and is the father of William McLaughlin of this city.

Logan Akron John McLaughlin D. E. McNeely McLaughlin William McLaughlin

Town Hall Meeting Highlights Economy of Abundance

Logan residents attended a Methodist Church session on Sunday afternoon discussing Economy of Abundance led by Dr. F. L. Shoemaker from Ohio University. Supt. Dillon and Wood Bowen organized the event, with Walter Prather singing, noting plans for similar programs. Logan couple Mack and Mrs. McClelland welcomed a seven pound son born January 16.

Logan Methodist Church Chapel F. L. Shoemaker Ohio University Stuart Chase Samuel H. Dillon Wood Bowen Walter Prather Mack McClelland

County Sends Delegation to Farm Week Opening

Logan Hocking County represented by rural delegation at Farm Week kickoff at Ohio State University. Women attend State Home Council meeting while men join general sessions. Travelers include Mrs L T Worley Mrs Paul Shaw Mrs Kerwood Martin Mrs L D Irick Mrs Ruth Bennington Mrs A F Risch Mrs Fred Graham Mrs L W Schorr Mr James R Smoot and L W Schorr.

Logan — Hocking County Ohio State University State Home Council L. T. Worley Paul Shaw Kerwood Martin L. D. Irick Ruth Bennington A. F Risch Fred Graham L. W. Schorr D. B. Rheinscheld James R. Smoot

Hearing Held in Hubert Casto DUI Case

Judge Phil A. Henderson heard evidence in the State against Hubert Casto indicted for operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Witnesses included former Deputy Sheriffs Nellis Smith and W R Brandt. Both sides waived arguments and the court took the case under advisement with a decision expected this week.

Logan Phil A. Henderson Hubert Casto Nellis Smith W. R. Brandt

Logan Theater Manager Returns After Major Operation

Logan Theater manager C. Paul returns to work after several weeks away for a major operation. His condition has been improving steadily.

Logan Ed C. Paul Logan Theater

Logan Essie Millard Easler child in critical condition

Nine month old Essie Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Millard Easler Glouster is under treatment at Cherrington Hospital. Her condition is reported as critical.

Logan Essie

Logan Rotary Clubs Hold Intercity Meeting in Lancaster

A large delegation from Logan gathered in Lancaster for an inter city gathering with Zanesville and Logan clubs. After dinner and business, a bowling tournament pitted teams from the three clubs.

Logan Lancaster Zanesville

Maxville Man Hurt In Mine Accident

Luther Summers, 36, of Maxville, remains in critical condition at Cherrington Hospital after being trapped under a slate fall in the Murdock Mine near Maxville Monday afternoon. He suffered head and upper body injuries while working in the mine.

Logan Luther Summers Maxville Cherrington Hospital Murdock

Albert Kemper 94 in Fails Township cared for at Highleys

Albert Kemper aged 93? 94? nearing his 94th year is cared for at the home of Mr and Mrs Jacob Highley in Fails Township. He has not left his room for two years, one of the county’s oldest men.

Logan Albert Kemper Jacob Highley Fails Township Kemper

Jury Called To Hear Larceny Case Against Mitchell

LOGAN The petit jury reported this morning to hear the case of the State against Charles Mitchell for petit larceny. He is accused of stealing accessories from the automobile Clifford Wilson as the January term opened.

Logan Petit Jury Charles Mitchell Mitchell Clifford Wilson

Logan Mineral Encampment of Odd Fellows Meeting

Logan Mineral Encampment of Odd Fellows met Monday evening. Routine business was transacted and a social session followed.

Logan — Mineral

Lower's Prescription touted for bronchitis and coughs

Advertising copy urges lung sufferers to try Lower's Prescription for bronchitis asthma severe coughs and colds. Claims special use for troublesome coughs. Sold nationwide at drug stores priced 60c and 1.20 per bottle. Manufactured by Lower Chemist Marion Ohio.

Lower Marion Ohio

Ton Jon No 3 Promises Relief for Prostate and Kidney Ailments

An advertisement invites prostate and kidney sufferers to try Ton Jon No 3 at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens Ohio. The ad lists symptoms including acidity night urination nervousness leg pains backache groin pain and burning and claims the product provides lasting relief.

Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Union St Athens Ohio

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Neal Mrs Miss Simplicity Big Gam Red Cross Scranton Dimity Girls' Union Pj's Lee van Heusen Logan Rotary Club ODD
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