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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1938

Page

10

Logan Mingos Slump as Invaders Race to 13-1 Victory

Logan Mingos were routed by Federal Glass of Columbus 13 to 1 on Sunday. Pitching by Fishbaugh kept Logan to five hits while Tommy Leonard fueled the visitors with three hits and a homer, and Speilman held the mound late. Columbus totaled 16 hits, with Brown and Walters each collecting two bases for Logan.

Logan Mingos Invaders Logan Federal Glass Columbus Fishbaugh American Association Logan Lads Roy Scott Marion Ainsworth Southpaw Danny Spellman Tommy Leonard Scott Myers Zang Hansen Leonard Walters Fenner Lamberson Collins Allen Stubbs Brown Speilman

William Thomas 68 Dies After Illness at Hospital

William Thomas aged 68 a Murray City miner died at Cherrington Hospital at 6 15 p m Saturday after a three month illness from carcinoma He leaves a wife and three daughters Mrs John A Ayres Grace Thomas and Elizabeth Thomas all of Murray City He is survived by brothers James Thomas Logan and Matthew Thomas Murray City.

Logan William Thomas Murray City Cherrington Hospital Thomas John A. Ayres Grace Thomas Elizabeth Thomas James Thomas Matthew Thomas

Logan Social Notes and personals highlight local club party

The Tuesday Book Club hosted a party at Mrs. Lacock’s home on E Main with games and a refreshment spread. Guests included charter members and members who moved away. messages from former members were read. Local notices list various residents traveling, visiting, and a May 31 birth in Chicago plus a Saturday marriage at the Methodist parsonage and a new home at 160 East Front Street.

W. B. Lacock Alfred Carpenter Frank Harden Clinton Webb Lacock E. Main St. Bridge Logan Marion Abell Indiana Donald Francis New York City Harold Chambers Coshocton Bernard McLain Corning Fred Hull Desmond Braddock Fred Murray Emerson Poston Carlos Gaffin Kerwood Martin Dallas Kinser Winifred Engle G. R. Robinson Earl Elberfeld Alfred Lanning Bartelle Hamilton Rosemary Lecrone Ed Lecrone Lawrence Webb Vance Webb Methodist Parsonage R. C. Graham St. John’s Rectory James T. Nevin Manon Powers Walter Knoblough Tiffin Mr. Webb Ohio State University Front St

Mrs Kerwood Martin Hosts Teachers Luncheon in Columbus

Mrs Kerwood Martin entertained a group of teachers from Douglas School Columbus at a Saturday luncheon. Guests included Mrs Maude Groff Mrs Emma Cooke Mrs Esther Glass Mrs Marie Eberling Mrs Cora Nuetsel Mrs Eleanor Kavanaugh Mrs Naomi Williamson Miss Pearl Roling Miss Marian Horn Miss Anna May Randolph Miss Lena Leedom Miss Florence Kutz and Miss Sue Sexauer.

Kerwood Martin Douglas School Columbus Maude Groff Emma Cooke Esther Glass Marie Eberling Cora Nuetsel Eleanor Kavanaugh Naomi Williamson Pearl Roling Marian Horn Anna May Randolph Lena Leedom Florence Kutz Sue Sexauer

Senior Fred Wardwell Host of Surprise Farewell Party

Fred Wardwell a Logan High School senior was the honor guest at a surprise farewell Saturday night at his grandparents home Mr and Mrs F A Koppe Games and music followed a refreshment course The guest received gifts from friends including Phyllis Nixon Jean Weltner June Grooms and others The Wardwells and their mother Wentworth Osgood left Monday for their new home in San Marino California with sister Marjorie Wardwell

Fred Wardwell Logan High School F. A. Koppe Phyllis Nixon Jean Weltner June Grooms Jean Webb Betty Liff Phyllis Leonard Wilma Bratton Virginia Fitzgerald Helen Funk Albert Leonard Rodney Crow Ned Wellman Bill Wolfe Luther Heyde Dale Engle Ralph Poston Curtis Henderson Harry Shaw Fred Marjorie Wardwell Wentworth Osgood San Marino Calif

Breakfast Meeting of Saturday Club at Miss Moore’s Home

Miss Minnie Moore hosted a 10 o'clock breakfast for the Saturday Club at her E Second Street residence. Mrs. W B Lacock led the session with a welcome song and Mrs C W Graham spoke on The Oxford Movement, followed by a discussion. Guests included Mrs John Lee and others. Mrs Graham will host again next Saturday.

Minnie Moore Saturday Club E. Second St W. B. Lacock C. W. Graham Roll Call John Lee Carlton Bright Warren Bright Walter Rochester M. A. Campbell George Hengst Fred Hull Ella Keynes C. QO. Allen Allen Adams Ruth Brooke Jessie McManigal Emma Wellman Christine Frasch Graham

Class of 1928 reunion at Masonic Temple

Members of the Class of 1928 gathered Friday at 6 pm for a reunion before the Alumni banquet at the Masonic Temple. Robert Thompson presided as 42 of 90 classmates attended, with letters read from absent members and out of town speakers. Plans were made for a 5 year reunion. several attendees traveled from Lancaster Coshocton Sugar Grove Indianapolis and more, and three graduates had married classmates.

Masonic Temple Robert Thompson Out of Town Alice Iles Chute

Ross County Keeps Early Church Replica

Logan Ross County will retain the replica of the First Presbyterian Church constructed at Chillicothe by Camp Hocking enrollees as part of the sequi-centennial celebration. It had been planned to regrove and reconstruct the building at a Hocking County park but a movement in Ross County led to its removal to Stony Creek Park in that county.

Logan Ross County First Presbyterian Church Chillicothe Camp Hocking Hocking County Stony Creek Park

State Education Official Tours Hocking County Schools

Logan L. Louthian of the state Department of Education is in Hocking County assessing the school situation. He will visit Starr Washington District with Desboro High School and Ward Township to evaluate conditions and may make department recommendations.

Logan—L. L. Louthian State Department of Education Hocking County Starr-Washington Desboro Ward Township

Judge Phil Henderson Heads to Circleville Trial Session

Logan official reports that Judge Phil Henderson departed for Circleville to preside in the common pleas court trial of several criminal cases. He will oversee hearings and rulings as part of the ongoing docket.

LOGAN Phil Henderson Circleville Common Pleas Court

Aged Marion Woman Is Found Dead

Miss Catherine Zwickel 83, of Marion Township, was found dead at her home about 6 p m Saturday by neighbor Mrs Dora Fickel who had delivered bread. Coroner and deputy sheriff investigated. death listed as heart attack. Funeral at St Emanuel Lutheran Church Tuesday at 2 p m. Burial in nearby cemetery.

Vance Brian Nellis Smith Daniel Zwickel Marion Township St. Emanuel Ltuheran Church

Sparkling Comedy and Breezy Romance At Athena Film

The Athena Theater presents Vivacious Lady a sparkling fast moving comedy starring Ginger Rogers and James Stewart as a new romantic pair. A shy professor and his vivacious Broadway wife face marital strain as they improvise a cover story leading to comic misadventures and a lively cast including James Ellison Charles Coburn Beulah Bondi Frances Mercer and Phyllis Kennedy.

Ginger Rogers James Stewart Athena Theater Broadway RKO Radio James Ellison Charles Coburn Beulah Bondi

Changes in Staff at Camp Hocking Unit

Logan reports several changes in Camp Hocking forestry division. H F Benton is transferred to Stony Creek Camp near Chillicothe. Joseph Jesensky arrives from Mohican Forest Park to lead camp forest work. Robert Klepinger takes charge of technical forestry. Howard Peck recovers from injuries after a bridge collision near Laurelville. Paul Stillwell, engineer, takes 30 day leave for special engineering work in Columbus.

Laurelville Mr. Peck Mr. Klepinger State Forest Nursery Marietta Paul Stillwell Columbus

Hocking Stone To Be Used on Road Jobs

WPA labor uses stone from Hocking County quarries as base for county road improvements. Harry A. Brooks supervises the quarries as material becomes available, enabling more substantial improvements across the highways.

Logan Hocking County WPA Harry A. Brooks

Election Board sets print count for August primary ballots

Logan Hocking County Election Board will meet today to determine the number of ballots for 36 precincts in the August 9 primary. A second meeting on June 15 will set ballot specifications, and absent voting starts July 9.

Logan — Hocking County

Township board hires two bus drivers

Logan Marion Township Board of Education met Saturday to employ two bus drivers. Contracts were tendered to Herman Farmer on Route 1 and Calvin Poling on Route 2. Other drivers for the coming year include Relna Derr Roy Derr Homer Evans Hugh Daubenmier and Harley Sheets.

Logan Marion Township Board of Education Herman Farmer Calvin Poling Relna Roy Derr Homer Evans Hugh Daubenmier Harley Sheets

Logan Work Near Camp Hocking School Parking Near Ranger Worley

Work on the Rock house parking area by Camp Hocking enrollees nears completion. The retaining wall is finished and shrubs planted near the park entrance right of the Worley residence. Kenneth Knox killed a 2% foot non poisonous snake in an alley off Main Street Saturday evening.

LOGAN Rockhouse Camp Hocking Enrolles L. T. Worley Main St Kenneth Knox

Scenic Rival Logan Cantwell Cliffs Attract Tourists

Kenneth Byers in charge of Scenic Rival Logan Cantwell Cliffs says attendance rose this season with 1200 people on Decoration Day and the same number Sunday. He predicts the park will rival Rock House Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave in popularity. Logan residents visited Sunday including Mr and Mrs Fred Eastman and others.

Logan Cantwell Cliffs Hocking County Kenneth Byers Rock House Old Man’s Cave Ash Cave Fred Eastman Lavon Goodlive T. H. Goodlive O. E. Hamilton Homer Edwards

Logan-Thomas White Seeks 11th District Nomination

Logan Thomas White of Lan caster, a Republican, will seek the GOP nomination for Congress in the 11th District. Democrat Harold K. Claypool of Chilli cothe plans to seek a second term in the same race.

Logan Thomas White Lancaster Harold K. Claypool Chillicothe

Scenic district publicity tied to Morgan raid broadcast

WLW radio on Friday spotlighted Logan-Hocking County’s scenic district during a commercial program. The announcer referenced Morgan's raid through the area and promoted the scenery to listeners.

Logan Hocking County WLW Morgan

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Cutler

Cutler residents gathered as the Ladies Aid Society held its regular Thursday meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Barim. The group shared a potluck dinner. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Sprinkel of Williamstown and others from nearby towns.

James Margaret Randers Huntington W. Va Francis McAtee John Marconai Bradford Ida McAtee Estella Basim Anthony Rowan Catherine Rowan Zanesville Randers Alfred Rogers James Carothers Nellie Lou Carothers James Carr Wilmington Del

Calendar of Events at Poston Center in Foston week June 6 11

The Poston Center Community House lists activities for June 6 to 11: Monday 6 p m boys group ages 6 12, Tuesday 7 p m women's club, Wednesday 1 p m 4 H and little girls club ages 6 10, Wednesday 7 30 p m Boy Scouts, Friday 7 30 p m men's club. The library hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1 3 p m. Willing Workers 4 H Club met Friday with 31 members enrolled and 18 present. Officers elected: President Thelma Sycks, VP Melvine McKibben, secretary Florence Smith, treasurer Dorothy Smith, reporter Tommie Lou Wood, program committee Isabelle Fogarasy, Norma Clark, Gladys Stover. Mrs. Lenna Bradbury is advisor with Mrs. Susie Fogarasy as assistant. Next meeting Wednesday at 1 p m. All members are asked to attend.

Poston Foston Thelma Sycks Melvine McKibben Florence Smith Dorothy Smith Tommie Lou Wood Isabelle Fogarasy Norma Clark Gladys Stover Dorothy Getz Athens Lenna Bradbury Susie Fogarasy

School Enrollment Totals Reported by Two Districts

Logan Enumeration reports arrival at the county superintendent of schools office from two districts. Laurel District lists 136 school age pupils for the coming year and Laurelville Perry District reports 345 pupils.

Logan Laurel Laurelville-Perry

Will Give Benefit Logan Ice Cream Social

The Marion Township Parent Teacher Association plans an ice cream social at the school next Friday evening to raise funds for a local cause.

LOGAN Marion Township Parent-Teacher Association

Coakley Sentenced Deferred for Juvenile Delinquency Charge

Judge E L Ewing will pronounce sentence Tuesday on Lester Coakley of Happy Hollow for contributing to a minor's delinquency. Coakley pleaded guilty at arraignment. sentence was deferred after the Friday arrest.

Flood Damage Report Underway In Murray City

Florence Dela of the Red Cross in Washington DC reviews rehabilitation needs for Murray City flood victims. About 60 Logan and Hocking County groups have been asked to donate funds. Mayor Ayers says cleanup is nearing completion. 35 families fled as Snow Fork Creek surged for the first time since 1927.

Logan Florence Dela Red Cross Washington, D. C Murray City Snow Fork Creek Hocking County John A. Ayers

Turner Finishes Job on State Route 7 in Washington County

Logan E Turner a local contractor finishes a $56000 road improvement on State Route 7 near Lock 18 in Washington County begun last November. He was low bidder on a $29000 road job in the county Friday but the contract has not yet been awarded.

Logan E. N. Turner Lock 18 Washington County Turner

Condition Critical For 10 Week Old Toni Jean Moorehead

Relatives learned Saturday evening that Toni Jean Moorehead ten weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Byron Moorehead of Olean New York underwent major bowel obstruction surgery that afternoon Her condition was critical Sunday night Mrs Frank Harden sister of Mrs Moorehead left Sunday evening for Olean

Logan Toni Jean Byron Moorehead Olean N. Y Frank Harden Moorehead

Gravel On Road Works Under WPA Project

Gravel is applied to the Big Pine Road as part of the WPA project. Gravel for this work is being shipped into the county while similar material for other local roads will be received.

Logan Big Pine

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