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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1941
Page
12
Logan Anchor Hocking team features two former local players on its roster Russ Dawley and Carlton Hill as catcher and pitcher They previously played in the American Legion Junior League and Murray who spent three seasons in pro ball now works in private industry Murray remains active in baseball
Logan Indiana report states John Malone three months old, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Malone of Marion Township, died Thursday morning after a weeklong illness. Survived by parents, two brothers, four sisters, two half siblings, and four grandparents. Short services were held at 10 and burial followed at Shaw Cemetery.
Logan residents learn Bruce Ford formerly of this city remains in critical condition in Columbus after a long tuberculosis illness. Family members George Ford Mrs. Buellaby and Mr and Mrs Clarence Ford visited Tuesday and Wednesday as his condition has been serious for several weeks.
Anna Gallagher underwent a major appendicitis operation at Cherrington Hospital Thursday. William and Ruth Ridge announce the birth of a son and a woman named Ruth Miller returns home after a two week hospital stay. Don Jewell, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Jewell, left for Ft. Hayes to enlist in the aviation corps and will report to Charlotte, North Carolina.
An ad touts Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic as a general system tonic made from roots and herbs. It promises to stimulate appetite aid digestion and relieve occasional constipation for every family member.
An offer lists 3 bottles for 1.59 and adds ten cents per extra bottle for packing and mailing.
Tonto Snake Oil Liniment promoted for neuralgia pains stiff neck from exposure muscular cramps stiffness and soreness from exertion drafts or fatigue mosquito bites frost bites back chest throat minor sprains and strains used with Big Chief Tonic.
Athens Ohio shoppers can grab two bottles for 79 cents at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store with a promotional price. Limited to stock on hand. Item appears in local shopping editions.
Mrs. May Arledge of Chillicothe reports TON JON 1 2 3 relieves gas bloating sour risings and indigestion. She describes years of poor appetite headaches and weakness improving after using TON JON and notes a local health representative can explain its success. Sold by Quick's and at 61 Union St Athens Ohio.
A reader credits TON JON with curing headaches nervousness biliousness dizziness and indigestion improving sleep appetite and digestion. The message calls TON JON the finest medicine and notes sustained health benefits after use.
The Hocking county selective service board added 109 new registrants from the July 1 intake to the existing list of 466, with order numbers inserted as S-466. Several will face induction after questionnaires and physical exams. the list names registrants with addresses in Logan, Haydenville, Laurelville, New Straitsville, Perry, and surrounding communities.
Miss Rebecca Rush of near Logan will depart for England with other trained nurses to serve in army service. She volunteers her services and travels to the homeland of her grandparents Mr and Mrs William Sayre.
Pauline Cheshier files a second divorce action against George Cheshier alleging cruelty. The petition notes a prior dismissed action and seeks temporary and permanent alimony for the couple’s minor son custody.
Logan Stanton Palmer of Marion township reports his lemon tree has 31 lemons this season and yielded ripened fruit last year. The gardener notes the tree is expected to bear more fruit as the season progresses.
After a batting practice session the tournament squad arranged to travel to Nelsonville for a 5 o clock game with the team they faced earlier in the week. Plans also move forward for the trip to the state tournament in Columbus where they will report Sunday August 3 staying at the fairgrounds with bedding and meals arranged by the State Headquarters. First games are set for Monday August 4.
Logan hosts and clubs report social gatherings and visits. Picnic at Rachelmacher Park under Mrs. Frank Brown and Mrs. Earl Roberts. Marion Grange meeting with degrees conferred. New Pittsburg Stitch-in-Time Club meeting at Community Hall. aluminum drive by Jean Wilson and others. T. S. Club luncheon at Mrs. Devol’s. several families picnicking and visiting in the area including Barker and Huffman families. guests from St. Louis and Athens noted.
A marriage license was issued Wednesday to Paul Melvin Johnson 23 glass worker Rockbridge son of Mr and Mrs Robert B Johnson and Vera A Ruff 18 at home Logan Rt 2 daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ruff
Perry Township farmer and stock grower LOGAN F. O. Wolf reports he sold a herd of 52 cattle. Steers brought 11.5 cents per pound while heifers sold for 11 cents per pound. The entire herd was sold to a Columbus buyer.
Logan Mingos will attempt to play baseball at the fairground diamond Sunday afternoon as The Plains visit for a home and home series. Previous games were rained out twice and a Columbus team failed to report by game time. The Plains roster includes several Nelsonville Eagles players, whom Logan Mingos defeated 2 to 0 earlier.
Union services announced for Logan area churches with details on times venues and speakers. Rev Cecil Harding Jones preaches at Logan Methodist with choir music and Sunday School at 9. Other churches list services with Rev Lynn Rittmann Rev Amos L Heyde and Evangelist Mrs Charlotte Burke and events through Aug 6 including a Unity meeting Aug 3.
Logan jurors are called for Monday morning for a half week's work with three civil cases set for trial. Sheriff Floyd Duffy and deputies notified jurors. Logan judgment entered Thursday by Judge Phil Henderson against Ernest Gray for James G Powell totaling 156.69 with costs against the defendant. No answer filed. Jury wheel of 200 names began Thursday by commissioners Nelson Delong Laurelville and E N Turner Logan, with expectation to finish today or tomorrow.
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