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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

12

Logan WPA Project Plans Modify Goose Creek Arching

Engineer Parker Sniffen will modify the Logan City blanket WPA project to meet federal specifications. Work includes arching a 2000 foot section of Goose Creek from Zanesville Avenue to Mulberry Street enclos ing the stream within city limits. Other improvements cover streets alleys and sidewalks. The city and WPA report ongoing labor and separate school project progress.

Logan City Parker Snitfen Goose Creek Zanesville Ave Mulberry St Ancr Wpa

Haydenville Men Undergo Chest X-Ray Screening

Doctors in Columbus examined Haydenville men after chest x rays were taken by Dr. W B Lacock for the Division of Occupational Diseases. The first group of pictures was completed in the district with about 80 more to be captured before tests finish.

Logan Haydenville Columbus W. B. Lacock Division of Occupational Diseases

Jury Wheel Fills As Logan County Commission Ships Members

Logan area notes show the County Jury Commission began selecting its yearly wheel with Nelson De Jong Laurelville and F N Turner of near Logan among the four to be seated for two to three days. Delong serves about twelve years on the board. Also updates on hospital recoveries and local social news from Haydenville and surrounding towns.

Flocking County

Harrisonville Social Briefs

Maricism Vit Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Farren and daughter Patricia visit Mr. and Mrs. John Stout for Sunday dinner. Mrs. Farren is Mrs. Stout’s sister. Jerry Warner and companions from Guy New Mexico toured Bradley Horse Farms in Lexington Kentucky on business. Peggy and Mary Hypes spend a week at aunt Mrs. Birdie Weatt’s home.

B. B. Farren Patricia Gordon Wagner James Farren Arvilla W. Va John Stout Farren Stout Jerry Warner George Larkin Joseph Litterett Guy, N. M Bradley Horse Farms Lexington Peggy Mary Taswell Birdie Weatt Sea Anc San Cloceania Ad Musee Hite Esa van Bye Renee En Tito Oboe Winn Bevo Wels Junior Dodson

Logan Man Found Guilty On Motor Vehicle Charge

Logan Harry Blower of near this city pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined 150 with 50 suspended on good behavior and to be certified to the state for suspension. Elizabeth D Powers of Atherton files suit for damages in common pleas court for injuries from an auto accident January 26, 1930, alleging negligence by Marie Garey of Junction City on Main Street between Spring and Hills. The accident left injuries of a permanent nature with medical costs of 164 and an estimated 250 additional needed.

Logan Harry Blower Stanley W. Baker State Department Actving Fi ‘Common Pleas Court Elizabeth D. Powers Oni Marie W. Garey Tunction City Main St

Logan Prankster Puts Dust in Car Motors

Logan area reports describe a prankster placing emery dust in car motors on Bowen Street. Affected car owners say damage occurred to one vehicle and two others have faced similar issues recently, with a Thursday complaint noted.

Logan

Logan Merchants Sought for Local Baseball Game

Charles Somies of Marion Township seeks a baseball game with Logan Merchants. He has eight sons and the youngest is 12. Jones, past typical playing age, is willing to join the sons, making it a family affair if a match is arranged.

Logan Charles Somies Marion

Groveport Golfers Visit Logan Course

Groveport golfers from the Groveport Country Club visited the Hocking Hills course Thursday afternoon to meet local players in a 27 to 13 match. Paul Jurgensmier of Logan posted the low 70. Lunch was served and plans were made for a return visit later in the season.

LOGAN Groveport Country Club Hocking Hills Paul Jurgensmier Ishores Eturn Inter

Logan Hocking County residents to attend Lancaster services

Logan and Hocking County people will gather at the Lancaster Campgrounds on Sunday for services conducted by Homer Trode-Raver evangelist and former chorister for Billy Sunday. A former Hocking Countian, his presence will heighten interest, with many locals visiting the campground since the season opened two weeks ago.

Logan Hocking County Lancaster Homer Trode- Raver Billy Hocking

Beekeepers Association Annual Meeting at Kachelmacher Park

The Louan rockers Beekeepers held their annual meeting at Kachelmacher Park on Thursday afternoon. A large lunch followed at 8:30. Carl Beery presided over the business session. Dr. W. E. Dunham from Ohio State University attended as a speaker and brought specimens to illustrate his talk.

Louan — Rocking Beekeepers Association Kachelmacher Park Lock Carl Beery W. E. Dunham Ohio State University

Practice Game at Fairgrounds Tonight for Logan Tournament Team

Logan Tournament squad to play a practice game at the fairgrounds at 5 30 this evening. Edward Van Atta leads an older players team. Wylie and J Dawley share pitching duties for the lads. Wy Tie makes his last mound appearance before the Canton state tournament next Wednesday. Mingo Lodge Masons plan Monday degree work by a visiting team. Refreshments will be served.

Logan Fairgrounds Edward van Atta Wylie J. Dawley Canton Lodge of Masons

Logan Brief Personals Report From Local Gatherings

Logans Briefs recount a sewing gathering at Mrs George Rainer’s East Main Street home, plans for a park event in two weeks, and a Brownies meeting at Mrs John Buntz’s with embroidery club preparations. Attendees include Mrs Harley Meyer, Mrs Ka Poling, and various local residents. other notes cover a Sunday church service at the Methodist Church with baskets and music, and a Stork shower for Mrs John Hamilton with pink and white décor.

Ka Poling Mere Clarence’ Blower Kosmite Charis Quinn Harold Crue Mens CR Erat Dissonarie Jarry Ter Savey Savey John Hamilton Hamilton Harry Nill Rose Stimson John ‘St John Bownes

Rev Jones to Preach Final Service at Local Churches

Sunday's 10:30 a.m. sermon at the Methodist church by Rev Cecil H Jones marks his final service before marriage and departure for vacation. The Presbyterian church begins a month of Sunday attendance next week with sermon on Confessions of a Bachelor. Other pastors and services listed include Rev Amos L Heyde at St Matthew Lutheran at 10, St John Baptist Church in Laurel Township at 8:45 a.m., and Rev Carl M Sweazy with United Brethren revival attendance noted.

Logan Haydenville Bease Enameeses Tween Freddie Ray Glouster Wilber Fish Columbus Billy Gaston Athens New Plymouth Methodist Church Hobart McDanie Earl Loomis of Starr SM. Heinlein Elven Eweington Ewington M. E Pipeicel Namin Lomi Bicer Andre Baris Heinen Taurelie Sumbe George Smith Artester Maniac Situs Heyden Marell Iam Valley Hosptal Dayton Heinlein Fae Ny Wada Hem Betty Hellein Breenen Lavern Fuller Win MeDnel Daniel Taylor Ana Mee Blackford Sumsey Norma Peters Janson Wwatter Vernon Onalie Peter Jean Ielleen Addelian Chicago Frances Inn Fuller Mise Wade Helsein Orbiston Cecil Harding Jones Whoill Amos L.heyde Oliver St. Matthew St. John Tasth Fan Church Laurel Township Robert G. Purrington St. Paul Episcopal Church Aim Carl M. Sweazy United Brethren Church

Man Struck by Car Near Courthouse on Main Street

Logan resident Carl Price suffered lacerations over the right eye after being struck by an automobile while crossing Main Street near the courthouse. The driver, Sentry Norman of Green Township, remained at the scene and Price was treated by a local physician.

Logan Paces Shoemakers in City League Win Over St Johns

Logan led by Manter with a strong showing including two triples and a single as Godmans defeated St Johns 8 to 5 in the City League on Thursday evening. Schultz added a three bagger for the winners while McGonagle and Krannitz each singled for St Johns. Strawn pitched well for Logan. Dalton started for St Johns.

Logan Manter Godmans Fan St. John Schultz George McGonagle Joe Krannitz Shoemakers Strawn E. Dalton St. Johns

Threshed Wheat Low Moisture Report From Enterprise

Farm near Enterprise sent about 150 bushels of wheat to Columbus while tests showed 131 percent moisture. Oats in parts of the county yielded heavily with the best on Edward Risch’s farm at Enterprise reporting 60 bushels.

Logan — Samuelsium Enterprise

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