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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1940
Page
11
Logan reports show rural Hocking County school property valued at 521000 with 39 buildings and sites totaling 11400. Enrollment stands at 3317 with 128 teachers and 12 one room schools. Transportation expanded with 55 buses and 171? hundred spent on new vehicles.
Gallipolis marks a centennial of a willow basket owned by Mrs. John Tipton at 906 Second Avenue. The heirloom, about ten inches across, dates back to the 1840s when created by Rowena Blankenship, later kept Minnie Sublett’s baby treasures, and later passed through generations before reaching Tipton’s family.
Several thousands gathered on Main Street Saturday night for an old time square dance held on the sidewalk before the courthouse. A wooden platform supported the musicians and caller as heat did not deter residents from joining the event organized by local retail merchants.
Logan Henry, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Stevens, was admitted to Cherington Hospital Sunday for treatment. Sylvester Brown of Maxville, who has been in the hospital for two weeks, shows some improvement in his condition.
An analysis argues small 250 ton U boats could form the core of a German plan to blockade and starve England. It notes high production capacity, favorable bases, and the plausibility of a daily submarine output, aided by diesel engines and welding. England’s sea control, air defenses, and heavy reliance on imports shape the threat and potential German impact on the war.
Information received Saturday reports Claude Hart 62 died at his Laurelville home after a four year illness. He was connected with the Laurelville Milling Co. Funeral services are set for 2 p m Tuesday at Laurelville.
Harley Defenbaugh of Laurelville spent last week in Kansas City purchasing 100 cattle, including 21 cows and 21 calves for his Pickaway county farms. He bought 15 more cattle elsewhere that week. The stock will be fed and prepared for market.
A Sunday shooting event at Philo drew Sheriff Farbearn and participants Jack Farbearn Dr Claude C Lyon and William Woodard. Farbearn posted the top score with 96 hits out of 100 as spectators watched in Athens County Ohio on a calm afternoon.
Gallipolis social notes list guests visiting Mrs. Kenneth Frazier and locals visiting Columbus and Huntington while reporting a nearby county clerk visit. Separate notices announce parole hearings for Edward Taylor and Harry Mills, prisoners eligible for hearings after September 1 1940, and a probate administratrix appointed for Ezra J Karns with a four month deadline.
Logan Chamber of Commerce presents a half year report by manager James D. Wells detailing mercantile, industrial, member service and community service efforts. Highlights include credit surveys, food stamp planning, Camp Hocking retention, industrial safety council, flood aid, labor harmony, and support for Junior Chamber, Red Cross, Scouts, Shrine, Social Security, tourism, highways, a fire safety program, fair cooperation, a home building initiative and park development.
LOGAN Richdard Wyskiver visiting his uncle Luther Wyskiver Hayden ville was injured when his bicycle was struck by a car driven by Sam Kreider Nelsonville. The accident happened as the boy rode into the path of the approaching car. He sustained an arm injury per Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith investigation.
Logan James Lavely of Starr Township was sentenced to the penitentiary Saturday by Judge Phil A. Henderson for violating a parole granted after a previous embezzlement of mine union funds. He appeared in court on the violation charge.
Mrs Paul Shaw of Good Hope Township was trampled by a cow at her home on Thursday while guiding the animal to a milking lot. She sustained injuries to one hand and her left side before the cow was driven away.
Mr and Mrs Fred Kelch of North St plan to move to Hamden before fall. Mr Kelch seeks gas territory development in the district and moves to be nearer his work. He has been in ill health recently but is improving.
Wilkesville Post No. 476 of the American Legion will oversee the Wales Mill bean dinner scheduled for Saturday. The column also lists local visitors, weekend travels, weddings, CCC camp entries, home repairs, church events, and family updates reflecting a busy community page.
Clay Shelton files partition suit in Common Pleas Court against Carrie Simms and other heirs of John Shelton for a division of land in Greenfield Two. Plaintiff claims a one seventh interest.
Logan Samuel Wells a derrick builder for Preston Oil Co and other local firms has been ordered to confine his efforts to light work after a physician diagnosed heart enlargement. Wells has led derrick construction in the local oil fields for years.
Logan Mingos defeated a Boys Industrial School team 14 to 7 on Sunday afternoon in a loosely played contest. Bill Spence pitched for Logan, and Harold Brown hit a first inning homer with two on, followed by a sixth inning shot by Dick Brandt. The Mingos totaled 12 hits while the opposition also produced multiple homers and nine pitchers combined for the other side.
Logan residents visited the Boys Industrial School on Sunday to watch a baseball game and stay for a dress parade staged by the students after dinner. A long list of local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Merle Karshner and daughter Jane and many others attended the event.
The Farm Security Administration in Logan has relocated from the post office basement to a room on Park View in the Ambrose Hotel building. County supervisor Frank G. Peairs says funds will soon be available for loans to low income farmers and applications will continue to be accepted. He is assisted by Nellie M. Hixon and Henrietta M. Ridgway.
Mr and Mrs John Roberts and Mr and Mrs Henry Dague returned from a ten day Michigan fishing trip. Gould Mowery and Alex Mowery visited Oliver Mowery and family, Blanche Shriner of Toledo, Gifford Hull family, and Mrs Jacob Keller of Mt Pleasant Mich with Ann Shriner. Keller will extend her stay. J M Lanner from Nelsonville Rt 2 met Harold W Larimer. They are Republican Central and Executive Committee chairmen.
During Mayor Dallas Kinser's brief vacation in Virginia, Stanley W. Baker, council president, serves as acting mayor. City council is slated to meet Tuesday evening with CG L. Wonn, president pro tem, expected to direct proceedings.
Logan Amer Legion team will hold a 5:45 p m practice at Chief tain Field as they prep for the second game of the series with McArthur at 2:30 p m Wednesday at the fairground diamond. A win would boost their bid to the Canton state tournament on July 31. District 8 winner faces District 4 on opening day with a District 3 winner to follow. District 4 draws from the Cincinnati area.
In a close City League game Friday evening United Furniture Workers edged Camp Hocking in a pitchers duel. Dick Milne out pitched Vance of the enrollees as the furni ture men scored twice in the first inning and held the lead. Each side collected two hits and committed two errors.
Logan Mary Schaal eighteen month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest L. Schaal was taken to Grant Hospital Saturday night in serious condition with an immediate operation contemplated.
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