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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1939

Page

12

State Begins Testing Hocking County Streams for Fish Propagation

The Ohio fish management team led by Lee Roach tests water quality and stream conditions in the Hocking River, Clear Fork, and Scotts Creek near Logan to determine fish species and stocking plans. Traps reveal large mouth bass, crappies, sunfish, bluegill, and suckers. data will guide future stocking operations.

Logan Hocking River Clear Fork Scotts Creek Lee Roach Ohio Fish Management Athens Daniel Armbruster Luhrig Edward Smith the Plains Paul Donley Nelsonville U. S. Route 33 Harper Run Roach Edward Eberst

Bailey Pleads Guilty To Theft Charge

William Bailey of Wellston pleaded guilty to petit larceny before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart in Logan. He was fined $25 and costs after being arrested by Wellston officers and brought to Logan by Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith for stealing the pocketbook of Elwood Stimson of State Route 180.

Logan S. B. Whitehart William Bailey Wellston Nellis Smith Elwood Stimson

Starr Club Plans Trip With School Bus Hire

The Starr Lucky Leaf 4-H Club met July 11 at Edna Chilcote home with eight members and two advisers present. Four visitors joined as they discussed a tour and contracted Hobart McDaniels to provide a school bus for the outing. Eleven members will participate.

Logan Social Notes and Club Luncheon Reports

Logan residents attended a 1 PM luncheon at Mrs. R. D. Mackey’s home with Mrs. N. M. Brown assisting. Papers on Fabrics of Today and Refrigeration were read by Mrs. Ted Lemon and Mrs. Clarence Skinner, with contests won by Mrs. Florence Myers and Mrs. John Klech. Guests included Mrs. Myers and several others.

Home Makers Club R. D. Mackey N. M. Brown Ted Lemon Clarence Skinmer Florence Myers John Klech Myers Harriet Sater Helen Clark

Musical Merry Makers Elect Officers at Meeting

Musical group met Tuesday evening at Mrs. George Hanner residence on Zanesville Ave. Officers elected include President Robert Judy, Vice President Julia Jane Geiger, Secretary Jean Foreman, and Treasurer Katherine Fox. A pupil program followed with refreshments. Present were Colletta and Robert Judy.

Musical Merry Makers George Hanner Zanesville Ave Robert Judy Julia Jane Geiger Jean Foreman Katherine Fox

Meeting Postponed for E Z Bridge Club Event

The E Z Bridge Club meeting scheduled for Wednesday at Mrs. Harry Eastman’s home was postponed. A linen shower hosted by Mrs. Lawrence Webb honored Mrs. Henry Adcock with two contests won by Mrs. John Roberts and Miss Catharine Stoughton. Lunch followed with several members attending.

E. Z. Bridge Club Harry Eastman Lawrence Webb Henry Adcock Manon Powers John Roberts Catharine Stoughton Roberts Lawrence Adcock Leslie Evans Merlin Rose O. H. Farrar Robert Ganon Stoughton Marjorie Brandt Margaret Sparnow Madge Faith Wright

Contract Club Sees Nearly Full Attendance at Midland Place

The Contract Club met at the Eberst home on Midland Place Wednesday evening with all members present except Mrs. Thomas Bender. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eberst welcomed guests Mr. and Mrs. Harley Meyer. High scores went to Mrs. Hubert Lappen and Mr. Meyer. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Priscilla Club Don Warner E. Hunter St Contract Club Thomas Bender Charles Eberston Midland Place Harley Meyer Hubert Lappen Meyer

Riley couple welcome daughter in Nelsonville

Mr and Mrs Thomas Riley of Nelsonville announce the birth of their daughter at Cherrington Hospital Wednesday evening.

Logan Thomas Riley Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

Legion Teams To Condes Tournament

Logan prepares the American Legion squad for a key Thursday game with Jackson to decide District 8 champ and determine Springfield state tournament representation. Team members include Wylie Johnston Shaw Carr Buchanan Scott Hoskins McGonagle Clendenen Roberts Morris McBride Sloan Brehm. Mark Wylie and Bill Johnston expected to pitch. Coach Marion Allen returns to lead the team.

Logan American Legion Jackson Mark Wylie Bill Johnston Bill Shaw Eldon Carr John Buchanan Cecil Scott Clayton Hoskins Jimmy McGonagle Bob Clendenen Jack Roberts Jonas Morris Bob McBride John Sloan Neil Dillon Tommy Brehm Shaw Clendenen Roberts Marion Allen Springfield

Logan Post to Attend American Legion District Convention

Logan Post expects strong representation at the American Legion District convention in McArthur on July 23. Floyd Duffy and Russell James will serve as regular delegates, with others joining the trip and a band possibly accompanying.

Logan McArthur Floyd Duffy Russell James

Social notes from Syracuse highlight church projects and visits

Syracuse items report painting at Asbury Methodist Church led by Mert Wiggins with J C Hallam as eldest on site. Guests include Mrs W J Lawrence and daughter Bertha Lawrence of Youngstown at a Foreign Missionary Society picnic at Roadside State Park. Scouting camp at Kinshuta near Chester with Troop 45 and hostesses Mrs F A Shumway and Mrs Frank Capehart. Other notes cover garden club leadership, church services, mission society, Ladies Aid, and visits by London residents Mr and Mrs Charles Wagner.

A. M. Roberts R. B. Sellers A. L. Flanagan Syracuse Boy Scout Troop Scoumaster F. A. Shumway Kinshuta Chester F. A. Shumway Frank Capehart Pomeroy Syracuse J. D. Ryan Syracuse Presbyterian Church New Missionary Society Ladies Aid Society Charles Wagner Edward Joan London L. D. Phipps Syracuse - Rutland Lancaster Camp Ground

Pitt Library Boasts Vast Reading Volumes

University of Pittsburgh holds 218000 bound volumes and 120000 unbound volumes for students and faculty, per a recent inventory detailing extensive library holdings.

Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh

Belief on Lightning Fulfilled by Thunderbolt Theory

The text notes the historical belief that lightning hurled down thunderbolts. it marks a shift toward understanding lightning as a natural electrical discharge rather to mythic weaponry.

Watermelons Planted On Marion Township Farm

Logan C B Leasure, tenant on the James Brown farm in Marion Township, has planted a large tract to watermelons. Present prospects indicate a large crop. He previously managed the Pomerene farm just south of Logan.

Logan—C. B Leasure James Brown Marion Township Pomerene Logan

Band Concerts Prove Popular

Logan reports grade school band concerts at the pool and Kachelmacher park draw large crowds. The park’s new playground and planned recreation program aim to attract more youngsters and boost evening attendance.

Logan Kachelmacher Park

Judge Hears New Trial Motion in Roberts Vollmer Case

Judge Phil Henderson heard arguments on a motion for a new trial in the case of Rachel Roberts versus James Vollmer. A jury had given a verdict for the plaintiff in a paternity case. After reviewing about twelve affidavits from opposing counsel the court took the matter under advisement.

Logan Henry Brown Adds New Harvest Combine

Logan Henry Brown of Good Hope Township buys a grain combine for his farm and uses it for the first time this season. Other Hocking County residents F. O. Wolf and Fred Graham also own combines.

Logan Henry Brown Good Hope Township F. O. Wolf Fred Graham

Taken Into Custody And Licenses In Logan

Logan Albert Hite was turned over to state officials in Columbus after fleeing an institution. A license to wed was issued to Hugh Edison Wharton and Mary Florence King, both 22, in Logan. Pauline Heinlein is recovering from eye surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and is expected to return home next week.

Logan Albert Hite Columbus Nellis Smith Hugh Edison Wharton Rockbridge Tracy Wharton Mary Florence King Fred King Pauline Heinlein Harry Heinlein Cleveland Clinic

Reynolds Return From Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Lewis Reynolds return from a ten day Western vacation visiting Denver and other western points. In Denver they saw George Reynolds a brother who has lived there for 18 years.

Logan Lewis Reynolds Denver George Reynolds

Logan City Health Board to Meet at City Hall

The Logan City Health Board will hold its regular meeting at City Hall this evening. Several routine matters will be discussed.

Logan — City Health Board City Hall

Methodist Group To Join First Presbyterians in Union Service

Morning worship at First Presbyterian Church becomes a union service with the Methodist congregation joining. Rev. C. W. Graham of the Methodist Church will preach on The Quest for Happiness. The Methodist Choir directed by Mrs. Allen Adams will sing. Mid week Presbyterian services are paused. Epworth League services at the Methodist Church are at 6 30. Echoes of the Institute is the Epworth subject. Divine services at Trinity Lutheran Church are at 10 a m led by Rev. Elmer Bliss. Children’s Missionary day at St. Matthew Lutheran begins 9 30 with no preaching. Rev. Amos L. Heyde conducts public worship at St. John Church at 8 p m.

Jones Methodist Church Epworth Trinity Lutheran Church Elmer Bliss St. Matthew Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde St. John Church

Longtime Buckeye Pipe Line employee marks 46 years

LOGAN C W Scheide Sr of this city has served Buckeye Pipe Line Co for 46 years making him the oldest in gauging in Ohio. Despite decades of service he remains in good health and works daily.

Logan C. W. Scheide Buckeye Pipe Line Co Ohio

Plan Family Reunion for Logan Rheinscheld at Rockview Park

The Logan Rheinscheld family reunion moves to Rockview Park near Rockbridge on Sunday replacing the Aug 20 date. Charles Rheinscheld serves as president and Catherine Howdyshell as secretary, leading the planning efforts for all relatives.

Logan—Rheinscheld Rockview Park Rockbridge Charles Rheinscheld Catherine Howdyshell Iniia Tive

Local Visitor Miss Arwilla Spencer Hires At Logan Home

Miss Arwilla Spencer arrived in Logan on Tuesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. James McNamee and has taken a position working at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Price.

Logan Arwilla Spencer James McNamee Carl Price

Kyger Social And Personal Highlights

Kyger social notes list visitors and local visits from New York to Zaleski. Charles Lewis Kyger visits Mr and Mrs Chester Ward while Roland Rupe from CCC Camp Zaleski spends a six day leave with his parents. New Ryger Council No 227 officers installed and visitors from Gallipolis and Middleport attend.

Ryger Council No Jr. P. C Mae Tipton A. Jr P. C Mabel Eakin Cora Ward Evelyn Tate V. C Manilla Lemley Annie Searles Hannah Harrison Mary Hughes Flora Bradbury Mary B. Ru

Federal Funds Released for Logan Street Improvements

Information reached Service Director R. R. Loomis Thursday that Federal funds for four alley improvements and the opening of Church Street had been released. A WPA crew began work this morning using salvaged brick from recent street projects for the alley work.

Logan R. R. Loomis Church St WPA

Excellent corn crop reported in Salt Creek Valley

Reports from Salt Creek Valley in western Hocking County say corn crop prospects are excellent. Well informed farmers indicate the crop is several weeks ahead of its normal growth with much of it showing tassel development.

LOGAN Salt Creek Hocking County

Gore girl Betty Hicks undergoes tonsil removal

Betty Hicks daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Hicks Gore underwent a tonsil removal operation at Cherrington Hospital Thursday Faith Ross of this city was admitted to the hospital Thursday morning where she is undergoing treatment.

Logan Betty Hicks Jesse Hicks Gore Cherrington Hospital Faith Ross

Evangelist J. P. Maffin Extends Tent Services

Evangelist J. P. Maffin continues services in a large tent on Front St with events over the weekend. Friday evening features Divine healing, Saturday street meeting at the courthouse at 7 pm, and Sunday services at 2 30 pm and 7 30 pm. Parking available at the fairgrounds.

LOGAN Front St Fairgrounds J. P. Maffin

Campaign Against Tuberculosis Continues in Hocking County

Logan reports the County Health Department continues tuberculin testing with 286 skin tests conducted and 42 referred for X-ray exams. The program will run until all contacts are traced and examined to detect early disease.

LOGAN Hocking County Uuntil

4-H Club Tour Sees 728 Participants in Columbus Visit

final check by James R. Smoot shows 17 school buses and six private cars used. A total of 728 people enjoyed the tour with more youths and fewer adults than the previous year.

Logan Columbus James R. Smoot

Logan Rotary official logs perfect attendance for year

O. H. Farrar of the Logan Rotary Club records a perfect attendance record for the year. Despite living in Sugar Grove and working on the high school staff, he previously taught in Logan's senior high school.

Logan O. H. Farrar

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