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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1940

Page

7

Walters Wins No 13 As Reds Lead Dodgers

Cincinnati's Walter leads with 27th victory as Reds beat Philadelphia 3 2. The win gives Cincinnati a three game edge over the Dodgers after a doubleheader split with Pittsburgh. Rizzo homered for the Phils, while McCormick, Lombardi and Goodman sparked the Reds with key hits.

Walters Redlegs Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Johnny Hutchings Hugh Mulcahy Phils Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Ike Pearson Frank McCormick Ie Lombardi Sylvester Johnson Ival Goodman Bill Werber Anders Johnny Rizzo

Savold and Lukas Score KOs in Separate Bouts

Lee Savold knocked out Billy Miske in St Paul while Al Lukas stopped Woody Ellis in New Orleans. Both fights featured 189 and 176 pound contenders with decisive endings.

ST. Paul Lee Savold Des Moines Billy Miske New Orleans al Lukas Cleveland Woody Ellis Texas

Trammell Wins 10 Round Headline Bout

Jack Trammell of Youngstown outpointed Eddie Blunt of New York in a ten round headline bout refereed by Joe Louis.

Trammell Youngstown Joe Louis Jack Trammell Eddie Blunt New York

Briezts Fight Scoop and Sporting Notes

Eddie Briezt reports Henry Armstrong expected to stop Lew Jenkins by technical knockout in a big bout. Other items include U S clamp on an eastern shortwave station relaying race news, Billy Conn adding power to punch Bob Pastor, an Oregon State Pen meet where Luke Cross won high jump and pole vault, and various notes on athletes, schedules, and boxing figures.

Eddie Brietz New York Henry Armstrong Lew Jenkins K. O Jenkins Henry Lew U. S Billy Conn Bob Pastor Oregon State Pen Luke Crosswhite Luke

Women's Invitational Golf and Bridge Carded at Athens Club

Women from about six country clubs in Ohio are set to compete in the First Annual Women's Invitational at Athens Country Club. About 30 entries from Jackson Logan Columbus York Temple and Marietta have been received with more expected. The 18 hole medal play handicap golf features three flights and play starts at 9 am, while a 10 30 am bridge tournament runs for non golfers. The public is invited to watch, and men will not use the locker room Wednesday.

Ohio Athens Country Club Jackson Logan Columbus York Temple Marietta

Dempsey Knocks Out Curry In Boxing Exhibition

In Detroit a boxing exhibition billed as boxing and wrestling ended with Jack Dempsey stopping Bull Curry in 1 minute 5 seconds of the second round. Dempsey weighed 205 pounds to Curry’s 195, as 4,509 fans paid a net gate of $4,988.50, with half to Dempsey. In Toledo Byron Nelson broke par with 138 to win the 15th Toledo Open at Heather Downs, beating the old 140 record set by Louie Chiapetta in 1938.

Detroit Jack Dempsey Bull” Curry Hartford, Conn Curry Dempsey Jack Toledo Byron Nelson Heather Downs Course Louie Chiapetta

Agricultural Extension Council Picnic at Rockhouse Hosts Named

About 30 people attended the Agricultural Extension Council picnic at Rockhouse Sunday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Worley.

Rockhouse Logan Agricultural Extension Council Rockhouse L. T. Worley

Tribe Loses League Lead In Washington Slugfest

Cleveland Indians drop two percent in the American League standings after an 8 to 6 loss to the Washington Senators. Joe Dobson is considered to start next, with relief choices uncertain as Oscar Vitt seeks to halt a skid amid three straight losses to Washington. Milnar took the loss, yielding six hits in three innings, while Sid Hudson earned the win for Washington.

Washington Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Cleveland Detroit Oscar Vitt Tribe Joe Dobson Nats Harry Eisenstat Vitt Johnny Allen Bucky Harris Senators Joe Krakauskas Indians al Milnar Nate Andrews Johnny Humphries Mike Naymick Milnar Sid Hudson

All-Star Game Highlighting MLB Matchups in Kansas City

National schedule features Boston vs Cincinnati and Philadelphia vs St Louis with Brooklyn facing Chicago New York meeting Pittsburgh Cleveland traveling to New York Detroit playing Boston St Louis hosting Philadelphia Chicago visiting Washington and the All-Star Game slated for Kansas City with teams named across major cities and venues.

Pittsburgh Tulsa Joe DiMaggio DiMag Johnny Kilbane Cleveland Johnny National Club Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia American Club Detroit Boston New York Chicago Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Kansas City Minneapolis Columbus Louisville St. Paul Brooklyn National American Cleveland Association

Operation Logan Highlights Local Patients at Cherrington Hospital

Mrs. Howard Barber of Carbondale underwent a major surgical operation at Cherrington Hospital on Monday. Dwight Newman of New Straits ville was admitted Monday evening for a major operation this morning. Walter Frasure of Logan Route 4 was admitted Monday for treatment.

Logan Howard Barber Carbondale Cherrington Hospital Dwight Newman New Straitsville Walter Frasure Logan Rt. 4

PICKS ARMSTRONG OVER JENKINS

Lew Jenkins faces Henry Armstrong in a title bout at the Polo Grounds with Jenkins aiming for a knockout but facing Armstrong’s legendary resistance and punch durability. The piece notes Jenkins’ lack of sustained punishment in prior bouts and compares Armstrong’s proven resilience and punching power.

Gayle Talbot New York ex-Texans Association Lew Jenkins Henry Armstrong Polo Grounds Jenkins Armstrong

Yankees Sale To Jim Farley In the Bag

CHICAGO AP It is reported the Ruppert era at Yankee Stadium ends with a sale likely headed by Postmaster General James A Farley. George Ruppert confirms talks moving from speculation to realism as a sale could close in two weeks around 4 million dollars to settle inheritance taxes. Farley declines comment while in Chicago for the Democratic convention.

Yankees Jim Farley Chicago Ruppert New York Yankees James A. Farley Jacob Ruppert Yanks Farley New York Boxing Commission Jeremiah T. Mahoney New York George Ruppert Farley Group Club

Licensed to Wed Logan Fauble and Velma Bell In Rockbridge

Logan Fauble age 24 a glass worker of Rockbridge and Velma Bell age 24 at home were granted a marriage license. Also Glen Linscott age 18 a painter of South Zanesville and Harriet Hitchcock age 21 at home of Zanesville were issued a license and married by Rev Cecil Harding Jones.

Logan Leonard Thomas Fauble Rockbridge John Fauble Velma Kathryn Bell Joe Bell Glen W. Linscott Zanesville Harriet Hitchcock Cecil Harding Jones

Hacking Officers Probe Death of Conrad Reichley

Logan reports ongoing investigation into the Conrad H. Reichley case led by Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Sergeant Charles C. Cole. The body was found Friday near a 40 foot cliff and funeral services were held at Fairview United Brethren Church near Mt. Pleasant. Residents question accident theory as investigators push for clarity despite wide public interest and a $250 reward offer from county commissioners.

Mecca Conrad H. Reichley Richard Lawrence Butler Near South Bloomingville Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Reichley

Myers Triumph Over McBrides 13-10 In Monday Night Slugfest

In the American Legion Junior league game, Myers defeated the McBrides 13 to 10 after a back and forth contest. Myers opened with five runs in the first inning while the McBrides answered with seven in the second. Dick Brown Bob Bryan and Mark Wylie homered for Myers and Howard Dalton contributed two hits for the losers.

Logan Myers McBrides Amercan Legion Dick Brown Bob Bryan Mark Wylie Howard Dalton

Mrs Caroline Woodruff Dies in Logan

Mrs Caroline Stewart Woodruff age 75 died Sunday at her son Joe Woodruff’s home 176 S Orchard St Logan. She had been in failing health and funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery with the Rev C B Clendenen officiating.

State System Accepts Lehman Resignation

Logan Orlandeth Lehman, a veteran teacher since 1910, has been notified by the State Teachers Retirement System that his retirement has been accepted for ill health. He began at Greendale in 1910, also teaching at Gore from 1932 to 1935 and in Ward Rural District from 1935 to 1940, later serving on the county examiners board.

Logan — Orlandeth Lehman Lehman Greendale Gore Ward Board of

End Examinations for ADC Dependants Completed

Dr. W B Lavock completed health examinations of ADC dependants on Saturday. A total of 46 adults and 121 children received the annual physical, covering all families on the ADC rolls except three, with a follow up this week to explain the absence. Mrs Marian Abell, Indiana Pa, has been hired as a teacher at Talmadge Ohio near Akron.

Logan ADC W. B. Lavock Marian Abell Indiana Talmadge, O Akron

Grange to Meet Logan Miller Chapel Grange

Grange to meet Wednesday evening at Logan Miller Chapel with members and officers expected to discuss routine agenda and community programs.

Grange LOGAN Miller Chapel

Batting and pitching leaders listed for multiple teams

League leaders include Wright and Appling for batting in Chicago with 857 runs. Greenberg Detroit 77 RBIs. Finney Boston 109 hits and triplets, Foxx Boston 20 home runs. Newsom Detroit 131 innings pitched. Hack Chicago 58 runs and 27 doubles. Danning New York 349 hits. Mize St Louis 23 homers. Frey Cincinnati 11 stolen bases. Fitzsimmons Brooklyn 8-1 record.

Wright Appling Chicago McCosky Detroit Williams Boston Greenberg Finney Foxx Case Washington Newsom Hack Danning New York Herman Ross Mize St. Louis Frey Cincinnati Fitzsimmons Brooklyn

Merchants Sponsor Square Dance on Main Street

Logan hosts its own square dance Saturday evening July 20 on Main Street starting at 9 30. Local merchants sponsor the event as thanks to the Logan trading area community. James D Wells says old time tunes will be played by orchestras and a guest feature Ohio fiddler Fred Evans from Blue Creek Adams County will perform.

Logan Main St James D. Wells Chamber of Commerce Fred Evans Blue Creek Adams County Ohio

600 From Hocking Area Take 4-H Tour

Approximately 600 Hocking Countians joined the 4-H Club tour to Chillicothe, traveling in about 15 school buses that departed at 7:45 this morning. The caravan will visit several sites, with a full checkup planned on return. Last year the event drew about 700 people.

Logan Chillicothe

Furniture Workers Fall to Jaycees in Extra Innings

In a City League game Monday evening the Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycees defeated the United Furniture Workers 4 to 3 in 11 innings. Bob Tomlinson pitched for the Jaycees against Dick Milne. both teams had six and four hits respectively, with Furniture Workers committing four errors to two by the Jaycees.

Logan — Junior Chamber of Commerce United Furniture Workers Jaycees Bob Tomlinson Dick Milne Furniture Workers

Women register for county camps at Ross Hocking center

Logan reports 24 Hocking County women had enrolled by Monday for the Farm Women’s Camp at Ross Hocking recreational center on July 20 and 21. Separately 27 Junior 4-H Club members enrolled for a camp beginning July 22, extending over a week at the same site.

LOGAN Ross-Hocking Hocking County

Boxing Bouts Tonight at Tritdelville Arena

Logan Boxing presents eight round main event Freddie Ray of Gloucester versus Bill Gaston of Athens at Tritdelville tonight at 8 30. Don Bumgardner of Nelsonville will handle the bouts variously on the program.

Logan Logan Grade School Band Concert at Worthington Park

The Logan Logan Grade School Band offers a concert at Worthington Park Thursday evening at seven. Band Boosters Club cooperates and attendees may enjoy ice cream and cake.

Logan Worthington Park

Ambrose Hotel Room Refit Aims for Farm Security Move

One room in the Ambrose Hotel Building is being refinished in preparation for Farm Security representatives to relocate there, signaling a planned administrative move and updated facilities.

LOGAN Ambrose Hotel Farm Security

Summer Library Hours Set in Logan Schedule

Logan public library announces summer hours from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily. The schedule governs morning and afternoon openings for the season at the town library.

Attendance at Kachelmacher Park Surges in July

Logan reports higher park use with Ray Keck noting 3550 attendees the week of July 4 compared to 1039 the prior week. Sunday use was strong with 307 visitors at the park facilities.

Logan Kachelmacher Park Ray Keck

Logan Briefs: United Brethren Choir Outing at Buckeye Lake

Members and guests of the United Brethren choir spent an all day outing at Buckeye Lake on Sunday, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. James Hutchinson at their cottage. Attendees included numerous families from Breckenridge Texas and local residents, with several children listed. An additional visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. James McNamee featured more local guests and relatives.

Ilene Martha Sue Clarence Schempp Sue Clarence Salts Hal Phelps Walter Reasoner N. M. Brown Eugene Wanda Clara Phelps Florence Myers Madge Faith Wright Helen Clarke Jean Amerine Bob Bruce Price James Ho James McNamee Melvin Spencer Jaunita Arwilla Coal Gate Lulu Woodruff Norman Dolan Sam Ringhiser Logan

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Davis at Home

Mrs. E. W. Davis hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of Mr. Davis birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs. Mary Shingler and daughter June from Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Farmer of Portsmouth, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Mooney and daughter Shirley, and the hosts.

E. W. Davis Mr. Davis Mary Shingler June Detroit J. Richard Farmer Portsmouth L. P. Mooney Shirley Davis

Logan Attendees at American Legion Picnic at Lake Hope

Those from Logan who attended the American Legion Auxiliary 8th district picnic Sunday at Lake Hope were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Adcock and sons Lawrence Ward and Jimmy, Mrs. Irma Powers, Mrs. Barton Hall, Mrs. Joe Rowley and daughter Miriam, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thompson and daughter of Haydenville.

Logan American Legion Auxiliary Lake Hope Lawrence Adcock Lawrence Ward Jimmy Irma Powers Barton Hall Joe Rowley Miriam Clarence Thompson Haydenville

Picnic at Fickel cottage honors visiting Mary Alice Coleman

A two week visitor Mary Alice Coleman led a group including Jimmy Price Karl Schmitter Helen Fickel Lois Heyde Robert Fickel Kathryn Brooker Bob Martin Dorothy Jean Shriner and Bob Brown to a Monday evening picnic at the Fickel cottage. The Community Helpers Club met July 11 with readings contests and lunch served to nine members and two guests Mrs Lew Ayer and Miss Norma Gleason. The next gathering is set for July 25 at Miss Dorothy Settles home.

Mary Alice Coleman Crown City Fickel Cottage Miss Coleman Jimmy Price Ironton Karl Schmitter Helen Fickel Lois Heyde Robert Fickel Kathryn Brooker Bob Martin Dorothy Jean Shriner Bob Brown Jacob Bowersock

Logan Visitations Reported From Local Families

Mr and Mrs William Emerick and daughter Norma of London visited Logan over Sunday with Mr and Mrs Roy Stallsmith. Bernard McClain and family Corning visited Logan over the end of the week. E S Brown Lancaster came to Logan Friday evening to see his father Sylvester Brown in the hospital. D C Walker went to Wyoming to visit for a month and will stay with Charles Cusick of Hocking County. Delno Brown and family Ackerson Ill are here with Sylvester Brown and Maxville residents. Roy Brown Detroit is vacationing with relatives in Lancaster and Logan. Esther St Clair returned to Columbus after a week with her parents near the city and left for New York City to attend the World Fair. Roy Bowers and family will return from Virginia with Walter Wetzler and family.

William Emerick Norma London Logan Roy Stallsmith Bernard McClain Corning E. S. Brown Lancaster Sylvester Brown D. C. Walker Wyoming Charles Cusick Hocking County Delno Brown Ackerson Ill Mr. Brown Maxville Roy Brown Detroit Esther St. Clair Columbus Frank St. Clair New York City Roy Bowers Virginia Walter Wetzler

Addison Resident Loses Right Leg

GALLIPOLIS Cassius A Rupe 82 year old Addison resident underwent amputation of the right leg just above the knee at Holzer Hospital Monday after being admitted Friday. Also admitted Monday were M L Clovis 40 Huntington salesman for Medical Arts, Jack Park 7 son of Vinton Park Pt Pleasant, Mrs Ella McGinnis Jackson and Mrs Clarence Naylor Syracuse Sunday and Ruby Blankenship 15 Kaylong Saturday.

Gallipolis Cassius

County reports 5054 school age children in Hocking County

Logan Benton District notes unreported totals may rise by 300. In Hocking County 5054 children aged five to seventeen are counted, with 2582 boys and 2472 girls. Eleven handicapped youths are crippled, blind, deaf, speech impaired, or epileptic. Age breakdowns supplied.

Logan Benton Hocking Kenneth R. Fitzegerald

Logan Team To Play In Elimination Games

Logan and McArthur gear up for a three game series to decide District 8’s state tournament representative. Opening game set for Thursday at 2 pm at McArthur High School field with Mark Wylie slated to start for Logan and Cloyd Dawley in reserve. A second game will be in Logan, and a potential third game to be arranged.

Logan McArthur Canton McArthur High School Mark Wylie Cloyd Dawley Reeserve

Canty Goes on Two Week Vacation at Local Insurance Office

Miss Jane Canty of Logan takes a two week vacation from the local insurance office. In her absence Miss Dorothy Price serves in her place, ensuring continuity of agency operations and client service.

Judge Ewing Rules Birth Records Not In Probate Court

Logan reports that after a Columbus meeting Saturday Judge E L Ewing said current law provides no authority to establish certain birth records in probate court.

Logan E. L. Ewing Columbus

Hospital returns for two local eye operation patients

Logan James Warden of Falls Township and Allen Smith, son of Mrs Gladys Smith of Green township, were discharged Saturday from White Cross Hospital after undergoing eye operations and returned to their homes.

Logan James Warden Falls Township Allen Smith Gladys Smith Green Township White Cross Hospital

Police Chief Returns to Duty After South Visit

Logan brief item notes Police Chief Lew Reynolds resumed duties Monday after several days away in the South. Patrolman A. F. Evans also returned to the night shift upon his return.

Vendors assisted by tax inspector in county office

Charles A. Donnelly sales tax inspector will remain through Wednesday evening to help vendors prepare and submit their reports from the county election board office.

Logan Charles A. Donnelly County Election Board

New Car Sales Lead Logan County July Half

New car sales in Hocking County during the first half of July totalled 16 vehicles. The report notes a modest mid month performance with buyers in the county contributing to local dealership numbers.

LOGAN Hocking County

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