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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1946

Page

7

Logan Girl Scout Troops Set For Quannacut Camping Trip

Logan Girl Scout Troop 1 leaves for a three day stay at Camp Quannacut near Rockbridge with Troop 2 and leaders Mrs J R Hankison Miss Josephine Rusn and Mrs John Buntz. Troop 6 joins with leaders Mrs L A Riggs and Mel. Carl Gordon visited Camp Guannacut Thursday and Friday.

Lester Derr Tom Armstrong D. O. Davis Marian Martin Marilyn Powell Virginia Lee Evans Jud) Arnold Marilyn Armstrong Jesse Lee Brown Kay Cannan Annette Davis Myrna Derr Shirle Der Marlene Griffith Exelsa Oblnger Charlotte Reider Bonnie Jean Schrafler Shirley Seel Csanet Shaw Nancy Walle

Mrs. Lucinda Primmer Bickell Dies at 90 in Hocking County

Mrs. Lucinda Prim er Bickell aged 90 died Sunday afternoon at her daughter’s home near Llesboro after a period of failing health. She spent most of her life in Hocking County with ten years in Kansas. Survived by numerous Primmer descendants, Rose family, siblings and Nihiser brothers, 27 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at Mt Pleasant Church with burial in Mi Pleasant Cemetery.

Mt. Pleasant C B Lees Haydenville Chesser Heinlein Mi Pleasant

Hospital Notes Of Logan Area Hospital

Logan area hospital notes include patients under treatment for a hip fracture after a fall near Logan and a long stay for Mrs. William Stone at Hocking Valley Hospital. A baby boy weighing eight pounds and three quarters was born at Hocking Valley Hospital to Floyd Brown and his wife. Fred Malone and Charles Campbell were admitted to HWV Hospital for treatment, and Mrs. Floyd Angle and infant daughter and Mrs. Ralph Farmer and infant son were dismissed.

Gibsonville Wiliam Stone Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Floyd Brown Corning Fred Malone Haydenville H VV Charles Campbell Logan HWV Floyd Angle Ralph Farmer

Logan Gas Manager Receives Promotion

Logan William T Clapp, longtime appliance salesman and manager at the local gas company office, is promoted to the Toledo office as commercial equipment specialist. District manager F W Phillips announced the move made Friday. Clapp will lead a selling program for commercial heavy duty cooking equipment covering Mansfield, Fremont, Elyria, and Toledo. He departed Sunday to start Monday’s duties. the Clapp family will stay in Logan at 799 North St. for now.

Logan Willliam T Clapp Toledo F. W. Phillips Athens Clapp W Ll Mansfield Fremont Elyria Clapp North St

Quarterly Conference at United Brethren Church

Logan Rev C Mo Bowman presided as conference superintendent at a Sunday evening Quarterly Conference. After reports from church organizations, Charles Barker and Ralph Walker were elected five year trustees. Walker and Clifford Hes were named to represent the church at the August annual conference at Chillicothe First U B Church.

Kiwanians to Hear Talk On History of Logan

Logan Kiwanis Club dinner will feature C Wood Bowen discussing The Early History of Logan. Event set for Tuesday at 6 p m in Logan Clay Product Clubrooms. Davis serves as program chairman.

Logan C. Wood Bowen Kiwanis Club Qtr Davis

Logan Social Notes Doings in and around Logan area

Logan area society items include multiple weddings and social events. Thelma Gilbert and Doris Mendenhall wed in Palmyra and Pennsville with family as witnesses. Elizabeth Hansley and Otto Shaw marry near Rockbridge. Rita Tallahan and George Ward wed at Holy Rosary in Columbus with reception at Callahan home. Local clubs held meetings and parties, from Squaw Club at Elm Street to Chummy Bridge Club gatherings, birthday party for Barbara Jo Dicken, and visitors from Columbus and Richmond. Pirates tryout camp announced for next Friday at Perkins Field Warren Ohio with local residents attending.

George Eberst Midland Place Rita Patricia Tallahan Columbus George Ward Holy Rosary Catholic Church Southern Hotel James Callahan Wete Redenwalds William Lytle N. Walnut St Logan Lytle Logan Pittssurgh Pitts- Vern Robinette Burgh James Spence Lakeworth Perkins Field Warren Ohio Warren Lanning E. Main St Erskell Wilkinson Willard Joe Wilkinson Walnut St

Seven Drivers Fined In Logan Courts

Logan patrol arrests on Route 33 north led to mayor's court fines for seven drivers. Leroy Bittner Logan Edward Gaus Columbus and Raymond Kunkler were fined 15 plus costs for speeding or reckless operation. Bernard Evans Buffalo N Y pleaded guilty to permitting an unlicensed driver with a 5 fine and costs. Other locals faced similar penalties for related charges.

LOGAN State Highway Patrol Route 33 Here Leroy Bittner Edward Gaus Columbus Raymond Kunkler Bittner Gaus Kunkler Bernard Evans Buffalo N. Y Ohn C

300 Attend 4-H Gathering

Approximately 300 people attended the county 4-H Club picnic at Rachelmacher Park despite rain. A picnic supper was served at the shelter house and films were shown. Mrs John Morgan and 17 club members from Murray City attended. The Marion Town ship Club won a Friday softball game 19 to 11 against West Logan with Keath Hartman and John Yates noted. Next game set for Tuesday July 2 between Gere and Wardenville in Logan.

Kenneth Bright Discharged From Army in 15 Months in Germany

Sargent Kenneth Bright arrives in Columbus from Camp Atterbury after 15 months in Germany and discharge. met by Mrs. Bright, returning to Logan with cousin Richard Poling who was discharged at Camp Atterbury. Local selective service also lists multiple discharge notices from Camp Atterbury for June, with varied service lengths and hometowns.

Logan Kenneth Bright Germany Columbus Camp Atterbury Ind Bright Richard Poling W Mam Si Percy Jones Hospital Ft. Custer Mich Ralph Miller Mosure Logan Rt

Club Golfers To Shoot for Jackson Meet

Athens Country Club members will shoot their first 18 hole qualifying round for the Southeastern Ohio District golf tourney on Thursday July 11. The second 18 hole round will be held on Thursday July 18. Ten men can qualify for the Jackson tourney to be held July 27 28 29, club professional Leslie Coon reported. A stag dinner will be held Thursday night July 18. A players sale for the Pony tournament is set for July 21 on the Club course.

Athens Country Club Oho Leslie Coon

Fullerton's Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr

A column notes Lennart Strand's San Antonio performance suggests record chances depend on him alone. It mentions track events, sprinters risking disqualification, and observations about football, plus a list of athletes' side ventures from Gene Ellenson to John Bullman, linking sports with diverse professions.

Hugh Fullerton, JR New York Sweden Lennart Strand Strand San Antonio George Fitch Gene Ellenson Miami Seahawks Vic Francis Brooklyn Bill Schroeder San Francisco 49Ers Bob Kolesar Cleveland Browns Otto Graham Ed Korisky Los Angeles Dons John Bullman Brooklyn Dodgers

Coast Players Take Titles at Tristate Tennis Meet

In Cincinnati, No. 5 Wick Carter of San Francisco captured the men’s singles crown with a 6 0 6 1 win over top seed George Richards of San Diego. Virginia Wolfenden Kovacs defeated Shirley Fry to win the women’s singles 6 4 6 1. Fry and Mary Arnold Prentiss of Los Angeles won the women’s doubles 6 3 6 4, defeating Kovacs and Barbara Scofield of Hollywood. Carter teamed with Norman Brooks to take the men’s doubles 6 4 6 1 over George Ball and Glenn Gardner.

Cincinnati Wick Carter San Francisco George Richards San Diego Virginia Wolfenden Kovacs Shirley Fry Akron Mass Fry Mary Arnold Prentiss Los Angeles Mrs. Kovacs Barbara Scofield Holl Wood Cali Carter Norman Brooks George Ball el Paso Texas Glenn Gardner New Orléans

Metz Fazio Tie In Open For Canadian Golf Title

Metz and Fazio finished tied after 18 holes of the Canadian Open at Beaconsfield Golf Club with 278 ten under par. The $600 side bet swung the final result as Fazio closed strong and Metz narrowly missed the 18th green by about 20 inches, chasing the championship worth 2000 to the winner and 1400 to the runner-up.

Montreal Dick Metz George Fazio Fazio Metz Beaconsfield Golf Club

Indians Near AA Lead After Sunday Wins Open Series

The Indianapolis Indians, 13 games back, win a Sunday doubleheader and open a three-game series with the Toledo Mud Hens. They’re within reach of overtaking St Paul as the top AA team by July and eye the All Star game in their city. Milwaukee hits 31 total, Louisville beats Toledo 4-1, second game halted in 10 innings to catch a train.

Associated Press Indianapolis Indians Mudhens Toledo Indians Columbus St. Paul Saints

White Crest Leads League After 15 1 Victory Over Rauch's Bakery

White Crest moved atop the City Softball League with a 15 to 1 win over Rauch's Bakery, while Conrath’s rolled to a 12 to 2 victory over the Sportsman. Mulligan led White Crest with four hits, Hayes and Kalazeka held Rauch's to five hits, and early offense built a 6 to 1 lead.

Rauch’s Bakery Conrath Sportsman Hayes Kalazeka Rauch White Crest van Dyke Hutchison Mulligan Grill Rauch’s Hawk Cchoice

Reds and Dodgers Duel as Standings Shift Across Major League

Major League action on July Fourth week saw Dodgers pull ahead of St Louis with a 4-1 win over the Braves while the Red Sox widened their AL lead by routing the Senators 15-8. Bonham faltered as the A’s beat the Yankees 6-3. Tigers split against the Browns 1-0 and 3-2 in 10 innings. Phillies and Giants split, Reds and Cubs split a twin bill, and White Sox beat the Indians 7-3 before a 5-5 darkness-caused finish.

Dyer Redbirds Brooks St. Louis Boston Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Flatbush Roliekers Dodgers Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Washington Senators Hal Wagner Sox Senator Moundsmen Nats Ernie Bonham New York Philadelphia Athletics Bronx Bombers Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Hal Newhouser Philadelphia Phils New York Giants Phils Schoolboy Rowe Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Reds Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians

American Association Signs New Umpire James Hayes

Columbus report states President Hamey of the American Association signed James F. Hayes of Osbridge Massachusetts to umpire in the League Hayes served in the Navy in World War II and earlier worked as an arbiter in the International and Blackstone Valley Leagues His addition fills the umpire staff to ten and completes replacements amid a dispute over a suspension between management and Harrierhold and Lowesville.

Columbus H. Roy Hamey American Association James F. Hayes Osbridge Mass Hayes International Blackstone Valley Forrest Peters Hittan Steenaafe Hamey Harrierhold Lowsville

Methodist Church Group Attends Convention in Lancaster Camps

Logan group of Methodist intermediates, led by Rev. C Manart, travels to the Lancaster Camp Grounds for the Intermediate Convention this week. Pianist Miss Lulu Baum, and named participants Jim Frazee, Jack Church, Carol Clapp, Carol Risch, Lois Carr, Lois Jones, Phoebie Newman, Ronald Brandon, and Evelyn Lanning are listed among attendees.

Logan Secunz Methodist Church Lancaster Camp Grounds C Man Art Lulu Baum Toledo Sarnger Iil de Jeen Haas Jim Frazee Jack Church Carol Clapp Carol Risch Lois Carr Lois Jones Phoebie Newman Ronald Brandon Evelyn Lanning

Bottle Shower Injures Four Fans at Crosley Field

Cincinnati manager Warren Giles vowed to prosecute the first bottle thrower after a fan-generated incident at Crosley Field. Four spectators were hurt as the Reds split a twin bill with the Chicago Cubs, winning the nightcap 4-3 after a 6-5 loss, amid 25 927 in attendance. Al Libke led the Reds with four hits in the second game, including a tying double in the eighth and the decisive run.

Cincinnati Warren Giles Cincinnati Baseball Club Reds Crosley Field Chicago Cubs Giles Cub Hiram Bithorn Bobby Adams Adams Big Hiram Buthorn Clyde McCullough al Libke

Games Today Show Big League Action Across Cities

Columbus faces Louisville while Indianapolis plays Toledo in night games. Milwaukee travels to St Paul and Kansas City visits Minneapolis. Chicago hosts Detroit and St Louis meets Cleveland in night games with Philadelphia at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at St Louis also on schedule.

Philadelphia New York Boston Washington St. Henry Chicago Cleveland Chandler Detroit St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Indianapolis Columbus Louisville Toledo Kansas City St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis American Association Club Pet. Harkins Corinth Carpenter White Crest St Minneapoli Baker Toledo Cn Heag Conrath AB L Pet Rapp Rice Fark Roberts Ataamsey Field L. Rapp T Hardman API Pet. Sportsman AB Coury Finsterwald Tases Hart Meashington Farley Vanity Adal Smith L. David O' Jones American Association Ndianapolis

Sporting Goods Shortage Expected This Year

Washington reports a booming demand for fishing hunting golf and baseball items while material shortages curb supply. The Commerce Department says most sporting goods will remain scarce through the year as buyers push up demand.

Washington- GP Commerce Department

St Henry to host tribute for famed baseball team

St Henry High School prepares a tribute featuring Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler as speaker Tuesday evening. Harold Emst whler of the Ohio High School Athletic Association is invited. St Henry, a two time runner up in state class B, achieved a first in this year's tourney with a triple play. The team has won 75 games and lost seven in the last five years.

St.henry A. B. Chandler St. Henry Harold W. Emstwhler Ohio High School Athletic Associaton St Henry Aizpaw T Ins

Caddies Strike At Fairlawn Club Over Wages

Akron scene reports caddies at Fairlawn Country Club striking for higher pay on a record weekend. Nonunion workers demand singles rise to 139 dollars from 1.35 and doubles from 2.10 to 2.80, as attendance targets loom.

Akron Saturna Fairlawn Country Club

Birthday Anniversary Observed With Picnic

Logan honors the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Etta Burperry Lancaster with a Sunday picnic at Rising Columns. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wetherall and sons Larry and Mike, Miss Margaret Cook, Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boyer and family, and Mrs. Robert Burberry of Lancaster.

Logan Etta Burperry Lancaster Rising W. P. Wetherall Joan Wetherall Larry Mike Margaret Cook Harry Boyer Robert Burberry

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Messenger Sports Dodgers Logan Girl Scout Logan Area Logan Gas UB Church Ringers Charles Gilbert Ner Ritgers Rutiger Robert Rutgers Leola Long Patricia William Maffin Emmitt Kinsey Pennsville Swengel Gilbert Studio Hansley-Shaw Trinity Lutheran Church Paul D. Holtzen Elizabeth Carolyn Hansley Lawrence Hansley Near Rockbridge Otto Shaw Paul Shaw Harold Crawford Betty Hansley Miss Hansley Rockbridge High School Logan High School Redding Mrs. Schorr Charles Schorr Squaw Club Elm St Sam Wells Pearl Watkins Clarice Clifford Luther Kuhn Kathleen Barbara Theresa Kuhn Jess Cooley Emma Lanning Noel Dyer Charles Mack Walter Huffman Chummy Bridge Club Karl Poling Poling Ross Adcock Leonard A. Ross Richmond Charles Huffman Henry Dague Lewis Graham Elder Martin Darley Kitchen Barbara Dicken Barbara Jo Marvin Dicken Marlyn Armstrong Judy Arnold Elaine Seel Jay Lawson Marianne Abernathy Mona Jean Davis Helen Deval Bobby Edgar Jane Wills Lawrence Carl Dicken Dicken Lelvin Edgar Omer Deval Logan Courts Army Charles Frederick van Bibber Eldon McKinley Great Lakes Ftr Everett Curtis Mowery Logan Ri Gordon Harbarger St. Logan George G Meads Joe Cronin Red Sox Clem Dreisenard Mace Brown Larry Woodall Tex Hughson Jackson Fullerton Hawkins Hardman Ramsey Joe Reichler Midway Station Eddie Dyer St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinal Dwyer Leo Durochtz Dodger Hacking Acking Probate Cour 3Iggs Des Moines Little Louise Suggs Lithia Springs Patty Berg Dwane Lee McLan Telecrapter Wood Lin Crystal Fontella Brown Warren and Sees Co E. Brown Maron Mises Wiliam Fagnesp Joseph Fagnespi Franklin County Lois Ann Marshall Mr. Boston NeBostox Old Mr. Boston Serer Devers Derlnees Devin
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