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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1940

Page

14

Work Resumes on WPA Spring St Improvement in Logan

Logan WPA work on Spring Street near Main Street from Second Street resumes after weather delays. New brick is used as another square is lifted and relaid. Murray City WPA main thoroughfare project completed. workers shift to Cantwell Cliffs road project. future road work planned with State Highway Department and WPA.

Logan Main St Second St Murray City Main WPA Cantwell Cliffs Murray City State Highway Department

Grange Memberships Increase In Hocking County

Logan area granges show rapid membership growth this winter. Ewing Grange hosted 30 Miller Chapel Grange members and a 25 candidate class with R E Allen directing the degree team conferring the third and fourth degrees. Miller Chapel Grange has recently added many new members.

Logan Hocking County Ewing Grange Miller Chapel Grange R. E. Allen Miller Chapel

County Grange Masters Hold Conference

Hocking County Grange masters met at R. E. Allen’s home on West Front Street for a conference to discuss welfare matters of the organization. Attendees included Charles Griffith Noel North Oscar Blum John Bownes Arlie Brimner and guests Mrs Brimner Mrs Charles Griffith and Mr and Mrs Walter Campbell. Mrs Allen served an oyster supper after the meeting.

Hocking Oscar Blum Antioch John Bownes Marion Arlie Brimner

Legion Meeting Set for Next Tuesday at Local Post

Preparations are nearly complete for the countywide American Legion gathering at the local Post rooms next Tuesday evening. State and district officers will attend with main speaker Ralph Stone of Conneaut and department officials such as Jacob Sasiavsky and Pete Deweese assisting. Members from Murray City and Laurelville posts are joined by others from nearby posts expected to attend.

Logan American Legion Ralph Stone Conneaut Jacob Sasiavsky Pete Deweese Murray City Laurelville

Silicosis Fatal To Haydenville Man

LOGAN Hayward Harris 35 of Haydenville died at Cherrington Hospital Monday after treatment for silicosis. Former employee of National Fireproofing Co. He is survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Harris four brothers and three sisters and funeral services are set for Wednesday at Blackford Church.

Logan — Hayward Harris Haydenville Cherrington Hospital National Fireproofing Company Lewis Harris Leo Homer Daniel Lorene Louise Harris Cleveland Mary Howe Columbus Bessie Keels Blackford Church

Miss Ella Mae Lemon Ill in Columbus Hospital

Miss Ella Mae Lemon of Columbus was brought to her aunt Miss Mary Lemon’s home Saturday. She has been seriously ill at Grant Hospital but is steadily improving and will stay with her aunt during convalescence. Lemon is a student nurse at Grant Hospital and was to finish studies in spring.

Logan Ella Mae Lemon Columbus Mary Lemon Grant Hospital Miss Lemon

Logan man Dudley White to enter race for U S Senator

Telegram from Dudley White indicates plan to enter the United States Senate race with a formal statement expected soon. White, a former American Legion department commander, has many connections in Logan and Hocking County. Mrs. C L Cunningham Union Furnace remains seriously ill and is in failing health, living with Mr and Mrs D B Rheinscheld after a recent illness.

Logan Dudley White Norwalk United States The American Legion Hocking County

Logan announces marriage of Louise Logan to Clyde W Jones

The marriage of Louise daughter of Logan Social Notes to Clyde W Jones son of Mr and Mrs J C Jones of New Straitsville was announced by Mr and Mrs Charles Heine of Hill St on Monday. Rev Robert von Thurn officiated at the Marysville Ky manse. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Paul Bennington and Mr and Mrs Chester Crist of Columbus. Louise graduated Logan High 1933 attended Ohio Wesleyan one year and Ohio State University 1937 won a Stockdale faculty post two years. Clyde is a New Straitsville High School graduate and Wilmington College alum who has headed the Rockbridge school for four years after Perry county teaching.

Louise Clyde W. Jones J. C. Jones New Straitsville Charles Heine Hill St Robert von Thurn Marysville Paul Bennington Chester Crist Columbus Jones Logan High School Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State University Stockdale Mr. Jones New Straitsville High School Wilmington College Ohio University Rockbridge Perry County

State Industrial Commission Files Dismissal in Elder Suit

An answer on behalf of the State Industrial Commission seeks dismissal of Helen Elder and others claim to participate in the state compensation fund. The suit stems from the death of F. J. Elder in an automobile crash near Enterprise in 1937, with the defense arguing the meeting attendance was not in the course of his employment.

Logan State Industrial Commission Helen Elder F. J. Elder Enterprise Mutual Benefit Association Zanesville

Drunk Driver Fined Jailed by Judge

Donald Davis of Athens pleaded guilty before Judge Phil Henderson to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. He was fined $100 and costs, jailed 30 days, and his driving privileges suspended for one year after being taken into custody Saturday night on U S Route 33 following an accident near Haydenville.

Logan Donald Davis Athens Phil Henderson Davis Haydenville

Schools Closed as Buses Won't Start in Carbon Hill

For the third time since cold weather began Carbon Hill canceled classes because buses could not be started the morning of closure. Union Furnace schools have also been closed for several days due to a sewer system break.

Logan Carbon Hill Union Furnace

Infant Scott Dies Four Hours After Birth

Logan Infant Scott, child of Mr and Mrs Flemon Scott of Green Township, died at 1 30 p m Saturday four hours after birth. Burial held at Smith Chapel Cemetery that evening. Survived by parents two brothers Earl and Joseph and two sisters Stella and Carrie.

Logan Scott Flemon Scott Green Township Smith Chapel Cemetery Earl Joseph Stella Carrie

Carbon Hill seniors host magic show at school gym

The senior class of Carbon Hill High School sponsors a program in the gymnasium at 8:00 PM on Wednesday featuring Hunt ington and Co. performing a magic show as part of the event.

LOGAN Carbon Hill High School Huntington and Co

Epworth League Plans Midwinter Institute Trip

During a Sunday evening business meeting Ruth Thomas led the session and outlined plans to attend the midwinter institute in Athens on Saturday. A delegation of about 20 youths from the local chapter is expected to participate.

Logan Epworth League Midwinter Institute Athens Ruth Thomas

Hospital Notes: Thompson Cleared to Return Home Today

Eight weeks of treatment at Cherrington Hospital has restored Lee Thompson, allowing his return to New Straitsville. Thompson sustained a fractured leg in a mine accident. Homer Burgoon of Big Pine also returned home after an appendectomy performed two weeks ago.

Logan Lee Thompson New Straitsville Cherrington Hospital Mr. Thompson Homer Burgoon Big Pine

Logan Council Finance Meeting Discusses City Finances

Members of the Logan council finance committee met Monday evening with Mayor Dallas Kinser and Director R R Loomis to discuss several city finance matters. The committee includes C L Wonn Lawrence Adcock and Bill Miller.

Logan Dallas Kinser R. R. Loomis C. L. Wonn Lawrence Adcock Bill Miller

Logan Leona Illness Relapse After Appendicitis Surgery

Logan Leona daughter of Mr and Mrs Call Rutgers Oroville was taken to Grant Hospital Monday afternoon for an appendicitis relapse operation and remains confined to bed with illness.

T Jones To Entertain Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis planners host G T Jones as gyroscopic novelty act after his Logan High School show impressed the club. Also notes Kiwanis bowling team to travel to Columbus for state tournament with W D Braddock leading a group visiting in the south.

T. Jones Kiwanis Club

Going South Take Woolens With You

A Logan letter reports icicles 18 inches long seen in Orlando Florida and advises travelers heading south to bring woolen blankets and heavy wraps. It notes 23 above zero on January 26 and predicts a colder night ahead.

Logan C. L. Hengst Orlando Fla Sunshine Mr. Hengst

Riverside Study Club Lunch at Island View Inn

Gallipolis notes report Mrs. Herman Condee hosted Riverside Study Club members for lunch at Island View Inn with an engaging program after. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Eakman of Patriot were surprised with a party Saturday evening for their birthdays and refreshments followed.

Gallipolis Herman Condee Riverside Study Club Island View Inn W. S. Eakman Patriot

Eureka Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs Johnson Home

Fourteen members and guests attended the Eureka Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs. Robert Johnson’s home on Thursday afternoon. Many members were absent due to illness and a scarcity of gold. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. H. M. Lane on February 8.

Eureka Ladies Aid Society Robert Johnson H. M. Lane

Social notes from Columbus and surrounding areas

Mr and Mrs Clyde Cole of Columbus visited with Mrs Anderson Robinson and Mrs Hoke Robinson who will attend Ohio Farm Week. Mrs Garnet Kirby Cheshire and Mrs Garland Elliott Vinton also attend. Several other locals visit relatives in Portsmouth Xenia Columbus and Logan with births visits and conventions noted.

Clyde Cole Columbus Anderson Robinson Robinson Hoke Robinson Ohio Garnet Kirby Cheshire Garland Elliott Vinton H. A. Keener Julia Conklin Donald Long Portsmouth George Kershaw Mary Foster Huntington Fred Foster Dan G. Amendt Lancaster Harry R. Hurn Helen Arnold Claire Ed Gettles Xenia Paul Healey Forrest Saunders Cincinnati C. C. Ingels Frank Smith Lima E. S. Spear Ohio State Life Insurance Co Carl C. Byers Logan W. Scott Westerman

Eno Grangers To Meet on Saturday

GALLIPOLIS EnO Grange program for Saturday night opens with song and roll call quotations from Washington or Lincoln. The event includes addresses by William Price and D P Reynolds, readings by Mrs Melissa Roush, musical selections by Grover brothers and others, ending with a closing song.

Gallipolis Eno Grange Joshua Brothers Washington Lincoln William Price Paul and Alfred Grover Melissa Roush D. P. Reynolds Grover Brothers

Anti freez e sold in Gallia County to guard cars

Local service station operators report about 5000 gallons of antifreeze sold in Gallia County since January as car owners prepare for freezing temperatures. Mr and Mrs Walden Roush, formerly Pt Pleasant school superintendent, are parents of a son born Sunday at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Gallia County Walden Roush Pt. Pleasant Holzer Hospital

Murphy couple lease new residence on E Front Street

Mr and Mrs Charles Murphy have leased the property on East Front Street formerly occupied by Superintendent G E Carr and family and are moving there today. They had been residing at the Rochester property on North Market Street.

Logan Charles Murphy E. Front St G. E. Carr Rochester N. Market St

Resume Work On Electric Power Lines

Gallia and Lawrence counties progress on a federally financed rural electrification project, with 20 miles of main line and 100 miles of feeders remaining. Delays due to cold have slowed work, but crews anticipate early completion of the main line, and the Chesapeake substation is finished. The project plans to cover 300 miles in Ohio and is well received by communities to be served.

Gallipolis Gallia-Lawrence County John Lusher Lusher Chesapeake Ohio

River Ice Warned as Hazardous Across Ohio River

Gallipolis authorities warn pedestrians against crossing the ice on the Ohio River due to air holes and danger of falling through. Few have attempted the feat locally and few accidents have occurred so far.

Gallipolis Ohio River

Aid in Services At Elks Building

Choir members from various churches throughout the city assist with special numbers at mid-town revival meetings in the Elks Building led by local evangelist Dr. R. A. Howell.

Gallipolis City Elks R. A. Howell

Long Time Telephone Operator Dies Sunday

Ruth A. Vermiliion 83 longtime Waterloo village telephone operator on the Gallia-Lawrence line died at home Sunday. Funeral services were held this afternoon. Survived by a son and a daughter.

Gallipolis Waterloo Village Gallia-Lawrence Ruth A. Vermiliion

Gallipolis Tops Pt Pleasant in Local Battle

Gallipolis High School beat Point Pleasant 35 to 23 on the local court last night. The Gallia squad showcased several brilliant plays and outplayed their rivals throughout the game.

Gallipolis Point Pleasant

Condition of World War Veteran Serious

GALLIPOLIS Arnold G. Wallace, World War soldier, is reported critically ill at his home near Clipper Mills with asthma and heart trouble. Oxygen has been administered for two days.

Gallipolis Arnold G. Wallace Clipper Mills

Licensed To Marry in Kerr and Nearby Cities

Marriage issuances list Kenneth Adams 22 and Virginia Sprague 21 of Kerr along with Ernest Criner 23 of Westerville and Esther Sheets 20 of Crown City. Also listed are Robert F. Via 25 of Columbus and Alice Hanning 21 of Nelsonville.

Gallipolis Kenneth Adams Virginia Sprague Kerr Ernest Criner Westerville Esther Sheets Crown City Robert F. Via Columbus Alice Hanning Nelsonville

Band Booster Party Draws Large Crowd at Eagles Club

Gallia County band boosters gathered at the Eagles Club last night for a party that drew a large crowd and promoters say a considerable sum was raised to advance school band interests.

Gallipolis Eagles

Condition Favorable in Shot Self Injury Case at Holzer

Everett Schwartz, 18, of Pt. Pleasant, shot himself through the foot while crow hunting Sunday. He is reported in good condition at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Everett Schwartz Pt. Pleasant Holzer Hospital

Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Top Buchtel In Saturday Clash

Chauncey-Dover defeated Buchtel 29 to 11 with a tight defense limiting the opponent to three field goals. Austin Palmer led Chauncey-Dover with ten points, Joe Stalder added seven, while Buchtel’s Schenz scored five as the girls also fell 26-17 to Chauncey-Dover.

Chauncey Chauncey Dover Blue Devils Buchtel High School Buchtel Chauncey-Dover Austin Palmer Joe Stalder Schenz

Chauncey Folks Visit in Athens and Bethany

Mr and Mrs Elmer Ferrer of Chauncey spent the weekend in Athens as guests of Mr and Mrs John Stace. Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson of Chauncey were guests of Mrs Johnsons mother and aunt in Bethany. Several Chauncey residents traveled to visit family in Mill Street and Vore Ridge.

Chauncey Elmer Ferrer Athens John Stace Dan Johnson Johnson Grant Russell Hayes Bethany H. B. Noble Hal Osborne Dave Osborne E. L. Bingman Vore Ridge Chauncey Sunday Mrs Henry Osborne Mill St

Chauncey Man William Lester in Serious Condition After Ambulance Transport

John Lester of Chauncey was taken by ambulance to St. Francis Hospital in Columbus a few days ago and is in serious condition. His sons A B Lester Roy Lester and Woodrow Lester of Chauncey were summoned to Columbus Sunday to donate blood for transfusions.

Chauncey John Lester St. Francis Hospital Columbus A. B. Lester Roy Lester Woodrow Lester

Mines operate in district with list of sites named

Twelve mines in the district were reported in yesterday’s work summary. The mines named include Nos 255 24 107 9 90 219 Poston Chauncey N Y 25 Coonville Carbondale Kimberly and Black Diamond Chauncey New York area.

Chauncey Poston Chauncey N. Y Coonville Carbondale Kimberly and Black

Reverend Gilbert Courtney Attends Columbus Pastors Meeting

Rev. Gilbert Court ney goes to Columbus Monday for a pastors meeting with daughter Betty Jane. They visit Mrs. Kate Blacksten during the trip.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Columbus Betty Jane Kate Blacksten

Six Oak Grove girls keep perfect attendance despite cold

In Green Township Oak Grove school six girls maintained perfect January attendance despite sub-zero temperatures. The one room school, taught by C. W. Ziegler, sits in a rural district where several students travel long distances to attend daily.

Logan Oak Grove Green Township C. W.ziegler

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Notice

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No. 9 to the United Mine Workers will hold a meeting Wednesday January 31 at 7 30 p m in the Chauncey K of P Hall. Important business and good attendance is desired.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers Chauncey K. of P. Hall

Church guest Chauncey Glaze Thompson visits Ohio towns

Chauncey Glaze Thompson of Columbus spent the weekend visiting the Church of Christ parish in Chauncey Greens Run and Millfield. He stayed with Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney and visited his grandmother Mrs Alice Glancey of Orbiston.

Chauncey Glaze Thompson Columbus Church of Christ Greens Run Millfield Gilbert Courtney Alice Glancey Orbiston

Ladies Aid Society to Held All Day Quilt Meeting

The February meeting of the Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Aid Society is an all day quilting event on Thursday Feb 8. The monthly business meeting will follow and be led by Miss Ollie Brookins. The meeting location will be announced later.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Ollie Brookins

Mingus Jr Improves After Accidental SelfInflicted Shot

Chauncey area youth Hiram Mingus Jr 19 son of Reverend and Mrs Mingus is reported improved after accidentally shooting his right wrist last week. He is hospitalized at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens.

Chauncey Hiram Mingus, Jr Hiram Mingus Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

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Messenger Spring St. Improvement P Aistad New York Grange Masters Legion Harrington Presbyterian Church Lucille Sammons Eugene Robinson Frank Powers Entertains Club East End Needle Club Amos Ellinger Zanesville Ave Joe Brooker Harry .D. Walker Walker Tourist Book Club Forest E. Weinrich Midland Place David Russell Blum Henry Mattox G. T Jones Fred Burchfield Kiwanis W. D. Braddock Southland John Henry Evans Raof Carlos A. Gaffin Nauga Bladen George Sagen S. R. Gilmore Walter Davis Don and Lee Rose Lincoln Call William Chambers Augusta Sigler Evans Jack Joseph Webster Baptist Church Masonic Fraternity Grange John Evans Gallipolis Social Notes Eno Grangers Pt. Pleasant High York Township Five Dover Chauncey—Boys Simmers Emey Tucker Sweeny Seeeean Sid Centecuscuen Fawn D Smathers Graham Eweeee Nutter Aee Wwe Enees Ritchie Ease Coenmoaca ‘Koon Shesky Conley Ee Thomas Chauncey—Girls Daugherty Eonnee Schoonover Fogarasy Jackson McCafferty Zoe Wenesgesiesa Kovaliski Meen West Union St DAY Cleaners Athens, Ohio Fur Coat Sale Greenblatt
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