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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1940

Page

12

Hocking County 4-H Club Tour Draws 600 To Chillicothe

Logan county 4-H Club members and guests paraded by bus to Chillicothe for a day of visits to the U S Veterans Hospital a 1000 acre farm and Mound City Park. Dr Dennis Murphy spoke at the hospital and guided the farm tour. Park director Sampson provided historical notes before a Meade Paper Co park stop for swimming and museum visits. Attendees said the day was enjoyable despite lower turnout than last year.

Mound City Park Sampson Meace Park Meade Paper Co

Time Place Change For Boxing Matches

Freddie Ray misses the main bout due to an infected tooth and the boxing show moves from Tritichelville Arena to Haydenville Community Hall on Friday night. The eight round main features Freddie Ray versus Billy Gaston, with a six round semi between Dreamer Morris and Dick Gaston and four round prelims including Kid Lambert and Tuffy Griffin among others. Don BumGardner of Nelsonville will referee.

Logan Freddie Ray Tritchelville Arena Haydenville Community Hall Trichelville Glouster Billy Gaston Athens Dreamer Morris Dick Gaston Kid Lambert Greendale John Kline Tuffy Griffin Battling Sanborn Don Bumgardner Nelsonville

Logan Mingos Reach Twilight League Debut in Nelsonville

Logan entry travels to Nelsonville for their first Twilight League game after Buffalo Club withdrew. Either Leonard or Spence will take the mound for Logan this evening.

LOGAN Logan Mingos Nelsonville Buffalo Leonard Spence

Two Nelsonville Patients Recover From Tuesday Surgeries

Mildred Edgell of Nelsonville Route 1 had an appendicitis operation at Cherrington hospital Tuesday. John Johnson of Nelsonville underwent a surgical operation Tuesday at the same hospital for a double hernia.

Logan Mildred Edgell Nelsonville Rt. 1 Cherrington Hospital John Johnson Nelsonville

Mrs Mary C Iles Dies in Columbus at 95

Mrs. Mary Cather ine Iles widow of William Iles died last evening at her daughter’s home in Columbus at age 95. She lived much of her life in Logan and came to Columbus last fall to stay with her daughter. Survived by daughter Mrs Jessie I Postlewaite and son William Iles of Logan. Body to be taken to Logan for funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at Logan United Brethren Church. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Logan.

Columbus Mary Catherine Iles William Iles Ida E. Radebaugh Riverside Drive Logan Logan United Brethren Church Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan case update delayed by officer's vacation

Sergeant Charles C. Cole could not be reached in Logan on Tuesday delaying further investigation of the Conrad H. Reichley case. He is on vacation and visiting in Zanesville.

Logan Charles C. Cole Conrad H. Reichley Zanesville

Regulars to Play in Donkey Baseball Tonight

Plans completed for the donkey game at 8 30 tonight at S and 8 Park under the City Soft Ball League. Regular league players participate and lights will be used. Proceeds fund a summer tournament at the park.

Logan S. and 8 City

Death of Joe Bateman in Dayton and funeral plans in Nelsonville

Mrs. Fred Deishire learns of her brother Joe Bateman's death in Dayton after illness at Miami Valley Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at Stout Funeral Home with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery in Nelsonville.

Logan Fred Deishire Joe Bateman Dayton Miami Valley Nelsonville Stout Funeral Home Greenlawn Cemetery

Scharder Son Sings in Army Air Corps Training

Mr and Mrs M W Scharder of near the city report a letter from their son Lawrence who is in training with the U S Army Air Corps at Scott Field Illinois this week.

Logan M. W. Scharder Near This City Lawrence U. S. Army Air Corps Scott Field

Logan Christian Culture Class Notes A Social Evening

The Logan group met at Mrs. Roy Funk’s home with Mrs. Herman Leonard and others. Prayer music and readings framed the program, with a piano solo by Helen Funk. A business session led by Harriet Sater preceded a social hour contest won by Mrs. Charles Myers.

Logan Roy Funk Herman Leonard Clarence Chute A. F. Evans Leonard Harry Reeves Clarence Phillips Jennie Price Helen Funk James Rees Harriet Sater Charles Myers Bruce Leonard Green Springs Tex Adams Walter Leonard Harod King Willard Lyke Gertrude Dicken Hazel Tannahill Jeannette Leonard E. B. White Freda Rose Winifred Helen Marjorie Mona Funk

Courtney announces birth of son Terry Lee

Mr and Mrs Charles Courtney announce the birth of a son Terry Lee on July 11. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe Blosser and Mr and Mrs William Courtney. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Levi Bond. Hold picnic supper Sigma Phi Gamma members pledges and guests met at Rachelmacher park at 6 and planned attendance at the Lan caster Founders Day in August at Hotel Lancaster. A wiener roast is planned at Rachelmacher park in two weeks.

Charles Courtney Viola Bond Logan Terry Lee Joe Blosser William Courtney Greendale Levi Bond Haydenville Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Rachelmacher Park Evelyn Courter Teresa Kaiser Hayes Pritchard Lola Belle Hockman Lancaster Hotel Lancaster Margaret Mary Kaiser Buckeye Lake Crystal Inn Sugar Grove Ruth Thomas Genevieve Williams Retha Lohr Millie Rainer Kenneth Adair Claire, Mich Martha Brown Columbus Jeannette Schorr

Motive for Shooting Is Being Sought

Logan sheriff investigates a shooting linked to Earl Brown estranged from his wife. Brown, custody holder of a seven year old in Lancaster, says they have been apart for a year. Mrs Mace of Lancaster expected to visit Logan. Mace had stayed with relatives near Haydenville. Authorities found drugs on Mace and plan to question Mrs Brown as her condition permits.

Logan Earl Brown Lancaster New Straiteville Mrs. Brown Mace Haydenville Hope Station Lappen

Murray City Social Notes Highlights Visits and Guests

Murray City lists a string of Sunday and weekend visits. Families including the Howards Robsons Penns and Short travel and host relatives from Millfield Columbus and Marietta while Briley funeral attendees, college visits, and distant kin from Cleveland Zanesville and Scottsdale join local gatherings.

Lewis Robson Smithfield Ohio University Athens Samuel Penn Ruth Penn Esther French Floodwood Dwight Carsey Columbus Terrence Smith Raymond Maness Logan Kenneth Thomas Millfield Almeda Maness Everett Short Marietta Mary Short Ted Alexander Cleveland Steve Alexander Harry Robinson Dorothy Mary Jenkins Mike’ Brutvan Andy Brutvan Albert Reisdorf Lawrence’ Hayes Sweazy Ernest Neal Barberton Pearl Lantz Roseville Sylvia Sweazy Eileen Sanborn Ralph Hamer Donna Jean Scottsdale Arizona Nelsonville Murray City Glouster Stella Adams Zanesville James Salyers Ruth Brooker Blanche Elizabeth Brooker Helen’ Brooker

Concord Personal and Brief Social Notes

Concord notes a class party at the Vern Wolfe home with 65 attendees including members and guests. Various visits and gatherings among local families are listed with multiple households noted. The piece closes with a Christian Endeavor gathering at the Joe Antle home and a 2:30 Sunday sermon by Rev. William George.

Concord Vern Wolfe Newton Russell Zanesville John Antle Victor Sayre Jesse Wemmer Mountsville William Mohring Columbus William Russell Edward Weiss Riley McDaniel Coolville Joe Stone Murray City Maynard Sayre Milford Sayre George Chapman Gaynell Sprague Joe Antle Beverly Joseph Antle Eva Jimmie Antle Deloras Leasure Harold Sprague Christian Endeavor of Concord Church William George

Former Logan Man Holding Revival

Rev Carl M Sweazy of Los Angeles conducts a three week mid summer revival at United Brethren Church with large opening meeting attendance. He preaches daily in front of the courthouse. family members assist in the revival.

Logan Carl M. Sweazy Los Angeles United Brethren Church Sweazy Logan United Brethren Church

Bird Becomes Local Pet After Flight Into Car

James Barker of North Street found a tame sparrow hawk that flew into his car on the way to Columbus. The bird now stays near his home and perches on his hat when Barker appears, awaiting feeding.

Logan James Barker North St Columbus Barker Mr. Barker

Logan Camp Hocking Routs West Logan in City League Win

Logan Camp Hocking defeated West Logan 13 to 1 on Tuesday. Vance limited West Logan to four hits while his teammates pressed 10 hits off Chapman as Westenders struggled.

LOGAN Camp Hocking West Logan Vance Westenders Chapman

Gasoline Burns Arm in Village Accident

Logan Harry Bray of Preston Oil Co. was severely burned in a gasoline explosion while pouring from a container at Union Furnace village on Monday. A. J. Hinerman transported him to Cherrington Hospital before Bray returned home.

Logan Harry Bray Preston Oil Co Union Furnace A. J. Hinerman Cherrington Hospital

Logan-Dwight Stump Opens Floyd's Pond Camp Site

Dwight Stump of Jerry Township seizes Floyd's Pond near Mound Crossing and plans a summer camp opening this Sunday. The move sets up a new outdoor spot for local residents and visitors.

Logan Dwight Stump Erry Township Floyd's Pond Mound Crossing

Bicycle stolen from Eldon Carr home on Warner Ave

Logan crime report notes the bicycle theft from Eldon Carr on Warner Avenue marks the fourth bike theft in the area over several days. Police urge residents to secure bikes and report suspicious activity.

Logan Eldon Carr Warner Ave

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