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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1940

Page

12

Logan City Council Authorizes Street Projects

Logan city council Tuesday night approved lifting and relaying 725 feet of storm sewer between Church and Hunter Streets, and re paving part of West Street using WPA labor. A special meeting is planned for July 19 to submit the budget.

Athens Messenger Athens Logan City Logan R. R. Loomis Church Hunter Sts West St WPA Gilbert Leffler Front Bowen Sts East Leffler

To Hold Services for Aged Man Thursday

Funeral services for Frank Moats 70 a former resident will be held Thursday at 2 p m in Entsminger Funeral Home in Gallipolis Interment will be in Mound Hill Cemetery He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs John Moats and is survived by a sister Mrs Frank Duvalli of Columbus

Gallipolis Columbus Frank Moats Entsminger Funeral Home Mound Hill Cemetery Moats John Moats Frank Duvalli

Swollen Streams Hinder Frog Collection at City Park Pond

Gallipolis reports swollen streams from heavy rains prevent capturing frogs for the pond in City Park. E. M. Hawes, sesqui centennial director, says despite efforts frogs cannot be obtained. The pond has many turtles, which souvenir hunters are taking.

Gallipolis City Park E. M. Hawes

Gallia Countians Hunt For Large Snake

Gallia County residents organize several hunts for a large pine snake reported by Miss Mildred Blazer in Ohio Township. Cincinnati Zoo officials, per her description, deem it non poisonous and of little value for display if captured.

Gallipolis Ohio Township Mildred Blazer Miss Blazer Cincinnati Zoo

Rush Wolfe, 75, Dead in Bloomville Advised

Former associates were advised of the death of Rush Wolfe at Bloomville age 75 who lived here while pursuing the vocation of road building contractor.

Gallipolis Bloomville Rush Wolfe

Reunion at Hamden Highlights Distanced Attendees

About 200 people gathered at Hamden School last Sunday for the reunion with many registrants traveling from distant places including Athens Columbus Chillicothe and Ashland Ky. The business meeting re elected officers Herb Robbins president Jo Ann Davisson secretary Mollie Bagley treasurer.

Hamden H. R. Wilson C. H. Copeland Athens James Harris Barbara Anne Stewart Richard Brooks George Smith Eleanor Trunick Carmen Smith Trunick Earl Trunick Willie McKinnis Adda S. Koggs Earl Woltz Marie Stahl Joyce Stahl Betty Robuck Howard Morehead Roy Berner Columbus Leon Snyder Lillian Snyder Lucile Snyder Fred McKinnis W. F. Vitatoe C. A. van Dervort Chillicothe O. S. Ray Zoa E. Ray Ovid Sheb West Rushville Dixie Harris Chicago Nancy Lou Calvin Marietta Ralph Young Norwood Blanche Henry Glouster William Craig Darrell Craig Clara Craig Mathews Lewis Imogene ‘Thompson McArthur Ray Harkins Dayton Norman Smith Harry Specht Herb Robbins C. P. «Smith Dale Oliver Chester Cooley Chrisman John Thompson Spray N. C Londonderry Nora Crago Emma Jenkins James Hunt John Hunt Minnie Gibson Floyd Copeland Virginia Burns Margaret Burns Joan Whistier Patty Prose Charles Gregory Barak Chase Leo Mr. Chase Jackson, Co

Business Professional Training Offer In Ohio Camp

Fifth Corps Headquarters at Ft. Hayes Columbus instructs district leaders to recruit business and professional men for a special military training camp at Ft. Harrison from August 2 to 31. The corps quota is 300 with Ohio set at 140. Applicants 25 to 50 years old may apply through Ft. Hayes and at least one Hocking Countian has filed for enrollment.

Logan CMTC Fifth Corps Ft. Hayes Columbus Ft. Ben Harrison Ohio

Ice Cream Social By 4 H Clubs In Gibisonville

Logan County 4 H boys and girls clubs join to host an ice cream social at United Brethren Church in Gibisonville on Friday evening. Oats crop prospects in the district look strong as farmers begin cutting.

Logan Gibisonville United Brethren Church

Logan Supt Carr Attends National Education Association Meet

Superintendent G E Carr returned from Milwaukee after a week at the National Education Association meeting where he observed sessions and discussed educational policies with colleagues.

Logan G. E. Carr Milwaukee National Education Association

Gallia County Plans Pension Increase Investigations

Gallia County pension director Elijah C. Johnson says he has not been notified of the procedure to raise pensions from 30 to 40 dollars but notes the increase will depend on an investigation of recipient needs. The new law takes effect next year and cases on the rolls must be investigated twice yearly. Three investigators handle this work plus new requests, with about 150 of 1000 enrollees eligible for the maximum 40 dollar monthly pension.

Gallipolis Elijah C. Johnson Johnson Gallia County

Funeral Services Held For Roscoe Stevers

Relatives attend funeral services in Lancaster for Roscoe Buell Stevers son of Mr and Mrs Ed Stevers He and his wife Ruby Elliott once taught at the Boys Industrial School They are parents of a six year old daughter Joan A brother Robert Stevers and a sister Hazel Stevers live in Gallipolis A sister Mrs A C Bills lives in Huntington

Gallipolis Lancaster Roscoe Buell Stevers Ed Stevers Ruby Elliott Boys’ Industrial School Joan Robert Stevers Hazel Stevers A. C. Bills Huntington

School Garden Seeks Canning Supplies for Lunch Program

E. E. Higgins superintendent of schools asks for donated cans and jars to store school garden produce for next year's lunches. Garden crops mature rapidly but containers are scarce.

Gallipolis E. E. Higgins

Gallipolis Residents Wear Synthetic Suits

Gallipolis residents display new clothing made from a synthetic fabric of wood and glass. The material is lighter than wool, shows pastel colors and stripes, but wearing qualities remain undetermined.

Gallipolis

Social Briefs From Long Bottom Celebrate Milestones and Visits

Long Bottom hosts a party for Mrs. Amanda Stethem's 79th birthday at Emmett Stethem's home attended by the Stethem family and friends. An all day Christian Church meeting marked Mr. and Mrs. W D Chambers' 57th wedding anniversary with Rev J M Helm guest preacher. Numerous locals and former residents visited relatives in Wilson Pa East Liverpool and Lisbon. Summer cabins along the Ohio River fill as warm weather arrives. The Methodist Ladies Aid held an all day meeting with a potluck. Rev E L Miller will alternate preaching every two weeks. Relatives from Cincinnati Detroit Cleveland and Spencer joined various family reunions and visits. A Mid dleport Garden Club tea at Pomeroy featured Nerva Pryor and Linnie Swan among attendees.

Long Bottom Amanda Stethem Emmett William Stethem Audrey Beulah Deihl Edyth Osborn Fred Larkins G. W. Curtis Blaine Pigott Oakey Miles Pearl Powell Christian Church W. D. Chambers J. M. Helm Sabina C. E. Lawrence Wilson East Liverpool Lisbon Ohio River J. H. Sherman Racine M. W. Stewart Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Mora Coleman Edna Pickens Pauleta Benedum E. L. Miller Bobby Stephen Taylor Cincinnati Mary Matlack Sebring Liverpool Smiths Ferry W. D. Barton Cleveland Detroit J. B. Shumaker Betty Lou Custer Pomeroy Nerva Pryor S. R. Swan Jean June Lubeck W. Va

July 4 Mishap Fatal To Oak Hill Man

Gallipolis Ohio July 4 accident fatal to Thurston Foster 72 of Oak Hill after truck he rode in overturned near Rodney. Injuries to others reported non life threatening as crash occurred late night on July 4. Foster died in a local hospital from a skull fracture.

Oak Hill Gallipolis Thurston Foster Rodney

4-H Club Advisers Meet To Discuss Programs

Twenty advisers of girls 4-H Clubs met in Gallia County to discuss programs. Miss Lara Beath of Ohio State University spoke to the group. More than 20 clubs show satisfactory progress and a profitable year appears likely.

Gallipolis E. G. Royer Lara Beath Ohio State University

Gallia Kin Attend Albany Service for Mrs. Lou W White

Several Gallia County relatives attended yesterday's funeral in Albany for Mrs Lou Welker White a native of Alice.

Gallipolis Gallia County Albany Lou Welker White Alice

Good Hope Pioneers Meet in September

Logan reports plans for a September roundup of Good Hope Township pioneers led by George Morris. The gathering will occur at Rockview Park north of Rockbridge along U S Route 33 on Sunday September 8 with efforts to include early settlers and their descendants.

Logan Good Hope Township George Morris Columbus Rockview Park Rockbridge

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan residents host visiting relatives from Centralia and Pleasantville attendances noted. American Legion Auxiliary Eighth district picnic planned at Lake Hope on July 14 with basket dinner. Local members entertain Texas visitors Willard McNallen Pat. Several Logan residents visit Columbus Red Bird Stadium for games. Pioneer Youth Group to meet at Crystal Springs Sugar Grove with dancing and a wiener roast next Monday.

William Mosure Centralia Ohio Erwin Matheny Pleasantville Logan Matheny Mosure Hocking County American Legion Auxiliary Lake Hope Pearl Linton Green Township Willard McNallen Pat Breckenridge Texas J. E. Mackey Howard Blacko Washington R. D. Mackey James Hutchinson Florence Myers Columbus Red Bird Stadium Pioneer Youth Group Crystal Springs Sugar Grove

Bob Kline Honored In Columbus Tuesday

Logan and Hocking Countians gathered at Red Bird Stadium in Columbus Tuesday to honor Milwaukee pitcher Bob Kline. A former Enterprise resident, Kline had major league service and years in the International League before joining Milwaukee. many locals planned to attend the ceremony.

Logan Bob Kline Red Bird Stadium Columbus Milwaukee Kline Enterprise George Kline

Logan School Band Heads to Mt Pleasant Homecoming

Logan Grade School Band under James Horwell will perform at a homecoming arranged for Sunday at Fairview United Brethren Church near Mt Pleasant in Washington Township. J G Collins organized the trip. bus departs Logan at 9 am with Eddie St Clair in charge.

Logan Fairview

Logan Boys Camp Out Under Ray Keck Leader

A group of eight South Logan boys joined recreation supervisor Ray Keck of Rachel Macher Park for a camping trip. The outing took the boys to the Little Black Jack Dam in Laurel Township for an outdoor excursion.

Logan Ray Keck Rachelmacher Park South Logan Little Black Jack Laurel Township

Logan Chamber Names Committees for Civic Work

Logan Chamber of Commerce president Charles Pratt announced two new committees at a Monday meeting. A rural relations panel led by Harry Heinlein will promote the Hocking County fair and regional land use efforts. A lakes development committee chaired by B V Wright includes Dr Walter Brehm and Mayor Dallas Kinser to push projects in the Hocking Valley.

Logan Charles Pratt Logan Chamber of Commerce Hocking County Harry Heinlein Charles S. Chidister Fred Graham Clarence Skinner Samuel H

Mrs. C. S. Briley Dies in Hocking

Mrs. C S Briley 62 wife of Charles S Briley died Tuesday at home 144 South Culver Street Logan She had been ill for some time She leaves husband a son George of Lancaster a daughter Mrs Guy French Nelsonville and three grandchildren Funeral services will be held at Carbon Hill Methodist Church at one oclock Thursday afternoon Rev W E Ewing Mt Sterling will be in charge Burial will be in the cemetery there

Specialist Called In Collins Case

A Columbus specialist visited Logan on Tuesday to consult with doctors about J. G. Collins manager of the local telephone company who has been confined to his North Street home for two weeks after an automobile accident and whose right shoulder has not responded to treatment.

Logan Columbus J. G. Collins North St

Pomona Grange Plans Wednesday Meeting at Marion Hall

Logan Hocking County Pomona Grange schedules a regular gathering at Marion Hall on Wednesday evening with local lecturers assisting the program. After the meeting, ice cream will be served.

Logan — Hocking County Pomona Grange Marion Hall

Kiwanis Plan Golf and Dinner Meeting

Kiwanis committee completes plans for a ladies meeting at Hocking Hills Country Club on Thursday. Golf activities run in afternoon and evening, with a basket dinner at 6 00 pm. A business session follows the meal.

Logan Kiwanis Committee Hocking Hills Country Club

Mrs S W Arnold Remains Under Physician Care

Mrs S W Arnold, matron of the Hocking County Home, remains under the care of a physician after several months of ill health.

Logan-Fred Graham Harvests Winter Oats with First Combine

Green Township farmer Logan-Fred Graham has started to harvest winter oats on his Hocking Valley farm. Extension Service records show this is the first use of a combine in Hocking County for winter oats.

Logan Fred Graham Green Township Hocking Valley Extension Service Hocking County

Mrs. McGhee Dies at Home in Columbus

Margaret Becker McGhee aged 63 wife of Joseph McGhee former Ohio attorney general died at her Columbus home yesterday afternoon. She formerly lived in Jackson. Survived by husband a brother Walter Becker of Logan and three sisters Mrs Fred Klaenschmidt Miss Emma Becker both of Logan and Mrs C A Sloan of Jackson.

Logan Margaret Becker McGhee Joseph McGhee Ohio Columbus Jackson Walter Becker Fred Kleinschmidt Emma Becker C. A. Sloan

Tournament Team Finds New Pitcher

The tournament team faced senior players at Chieftainfield Tuesday evening and lost 2 to 1 in five innings. They discovered pitcher Cloyd Dawley, a southpaw with good control who held the seniors to three hits and struck out five. Scrappy Myers pitched for the seniors, giving a curveball preview. Huffman and Wylie hit doubles as the team collected four hits. Myers’ squad faces Thomas in the American Legion Junior League tonight.

Logan Chieftainfield Cloyd Dawley Dawley Scrappy Myers Huffman Wylie Myers Thomas American Legion

Masons to Meet and Confer at Logan Mingo Lodge

Logan Mingo Lodge of Masons will hold its regular meeting next Monday evening. At the close of the session the Craftsmen's club will hold a session, and the local lodge conferred work in the Fellowcraft degree.

Logan — Mingo Lodge of Masons Craftsmen's Club

Reckless Driver Fined in Logan Court

Albert Ledford of Logan Rt 4 pleaded guilty to reckless driving in an affidavit filed by State Highway Patrolmen in Mayor Dallas Kinser’s court. He was fined $15 plus costs.

Logan Albert Ledford Logan, Rt. 4 Dallas’ Kinser

Former Logan Woman Sues for Divorce

Mrs. Mary B. Henry formerly Mary A. Bond of Logan filed suit for alimony in Perry County Court of Common Pleas against husband Ralph M. Henry New Lexington automobile dealer. She alleges adultery cruelty and failure to pay debts causing humiliation. Married in Logan July 14 1932. No children.

Logan Mary B. Henry Court of Common Pleas Perry County Ralph M. Henry New Lexington Henry Mary A. Bond

Police Chief Takes Prisoners to Atlanta

Police Chief Lew Reye nolds and U S Deputy Marshal Stanley Spannow left Mobile by car with two prisoners for Atlanta penitentiary. They will visit Mobile before returning. Harrison Litherland will be on duty in the chief’s absence.

Logan Lew Reyenolds U. S Stanley E. Spannow Atlanta Mobile Ala Harrison Litherland

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Kinser Ward Chase Coal, Power and Light Fund Unemployment Compensation Fund City Board of Education Claude Hammon City Board of Health Virginia Belt Hammon Belt Council Donald S. Bart Civil Service Commission East St Gallia Felix Rodriguez Mexico City Carr Roscoe Stevers School Garden Ood Hope Pioneers Logan School Logan Business Group C. S. Briley Hocking Collins Kiwanis Mrs. Arnold III Schine Saint Baer Galento Joan Fredric Crawford God Ruth Hussey John Carroll Vom City Loan & Guaranty Company S. Court St Newark Masons Athens Pharmacy Konkler's Foot Cream Amal UA Sohio Sohio X Sone
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