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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1941

Page

12

National Flag Week Began With Citywide Observance in Logan

National Flag Week is being observed in Logan with a Sunday flag display on Main Street and an 11 am ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Church. A Legionnaire delegation led the service as Melrose Baugh spoke for the post and Lynne Rittman accepted the flag. Additional ceremonies are planned including a 4:30 pm flag presentation by Sam Buchanan for the state highway department, a 2:20 pm Boy Scout flag presentation to Mayor Dallas Kinfer, and a 2:30 pm Saturday courthouse ceremony for a flag gifted by Congressman H. K. Claypool for county use. Clergy members and local groups urged residents and businesses to display flags all week.

ransan—King Ween Mt Logan Main St Trinity Lutheran Church Logan Post Melrose Baugh Lynn Rittman Sam C. Buchanan Logan State Highway Department Billy Ford Troop 183 Boy Scouts Dallas Kinefer Oak Grove Cemetery American Legion H. K. Claypool National Capitol Spreeneus United States

Logan Soft Ball Opener Slated For This Evening

The league opener is set for this evening unless rain intervenes. A ceremonial opening features Mayor Dallas Kinser pitching and Judge Phil Henderson catching with Sheriff Floyd Duty or Forest Keck as batter.

Logan Pompemea Rom Logan Soft Ball Dallas Kinser Phil Henderson Floyd Duty Forest Keck Camp Hocking Sun Glow

Oil Drilling Activities Increase in Hocking County

Oil activity rises in Hocking County with new wells in Hemlock area and Ward Townships. Preston Oil Co Rachelmacher Estate and Nelsonville Coal Co are among firms drilling on multiple tracts, targeting pay sands as second wells advance.

Hocking County LOGAN Hocking Rachelmacher Hemlock Preston First Oil Co Abe Snyder Nelsonville Coal Co Dew Preston Oil Co Sunday Creek Company

Marriage Licenses Issued In Logan County Saturday

Three marriage licenses were issued Saturday in Logan. Lawrence E Smith 21 unemployed The Plains son of Everett Smith wed Vera Venus Savage 21 at home The Plains daughter of Pete Savage Lawrence E Campbell 21 laborer New Pittsburg son of William Campbell wed Mary E Erb 21 Murray City daughter of Willam Erb Cecil Ebert Thomas 23 miner Nelsonville Route 3 son of Nathan Thomas wed Phyllis Florean Clark home Athens Route 3 daughter of Charles Clark

Cecil Ebert ‘Thomas Miner Nelsonville Nathan Thomas Phyllis. Florean Clark Athens Charles Clark

Harmon-Former Oreville Residents Visit Pugh Ill in Hospital

Ned Harmon of Oreville visited Shreveport Louisiana to see Mr. and Mrs John Pugh, former Oreville residents. Mr. Pugh has been ill in a hospital six months but is improving and plans a trip to Ohio with Mrs. Pugh. He previously worked in Centratia, and has lived in the Southwest for several years.

Logan Ned Harmon Oreville Texas Shreveport John Pugh Pugh

Driver Pleads Guilty In Fatal New Straitsville Collision

Frank St Clair arraigned David Gears of New Straitsville after a Thursday crash with William Bird. Gears pleaded guilty and received a $50 fine and costs plus 30 days in jail with driving rights suspended. Sheriff Floyd Duffy made the arrest.

Logan men seek police civil service exam next Saturday

Several men indicated their intention to take the Civil Service examination for police to be held next Saturday afternoon at City Hall. Applications will be received until Thursday afternoon, the commission said. Age limit set from 21 to 40 years. Logan also reports Mr and Mrs George Behwenke moved Saturday from their W Front residence to W Main property remodeled since it was vacated by Mr and Mrs Henderson who moved to Columbus.

Lew Reynolds Lloyd Davis Court St And Hunter Sts John W. Schein Logan Rt. 4 Schein Lee Sherwood Henry Cross Chief Reynolds Front St Logan City Hall Grace St. Clair Columbus Frank St. Clair N. Market St Bill Walsh Ned Wellman Washington Mt. Vernon Williamsburg Bill Sauer Chillicothe Ming0s Mead Paper Co J. M. Sanner Starr Township Lawrence Smith Carbon Hill John W. McBroom N. High St Grant Hospital John Richard Harry Bell Michael Naames Mt. Pleasant Mich Karl Kitchen Charles Cleveland C.H. Keynes Kitchen Jacob Keller Pleasant Ann

Hospital Discharges After Major Surgeries

At Logan Hospital Mrs Ea Gyurko of Glouster Rt 4 underwent a major operation at Cherrington Hospital Sunday morning. Paul White of Detroit was discharged from the hospital Sunday after a minor surgery. Albert Blick of Logan had been in the hospital 19 days following a major operation and was discharged Sunday.

Logan Hospital Logan Ea Gyurko Glouster Rt. 4 Cherrington Hospital Paul White Detroit Albert Blick

Jackson Woman Hurt In Traffic Wreck

Mrs. Don Sheppard, 28, of Jackson, was admitted to Holzer Hospital at 82.m. Sunday for chest injuries and facial cuts after a late Saturday night crash near Winchester. Her husband, who was not severely injured, and authorities searched the highway until daylight Sunday to locate them.

Gallipolis Don Sheppard Jackson Holzer Hospital Sheppard Winchester

Logan Social Notes and Club Meetings Hit Seasonal Close

Logan social items report a luncheon at a country Rome with hand painted bookmarks as favors, a Fiesta paper read by Mrs Anna Cole, and thanks from Mrs Gaff in Columbus. So Sew Club hosted at Mrs Joe Peterson's with upcoming meeting at Mrs William Helber's. Guests include Mr S Bright and many others. alumni and botanical ties noted.

Rome Anna Cole Bright W.C. Adair Clark Wilbur "Lanning Donn Allen

Temporary road muff suspension due to funds

County highway department maintenance staff ordered a temporary muff on a road layout on Friday. The duration was not stated and lack of funds was cited as the cause of the suspension.

Ogan

Woodpeckers 4 H Club Starts Woodworking Projects

Union Furnace The Woodpeckers 4 H Club met at Union Furnace High School building with 21 members present starting several woodworking projects. After the business session, games were played and another meeting is planned for Tuesday evening.

Union Furnace Woodpeckers 4-H Union Furnace High School

Local man returned to jail after intoxication charge

Simon Steward of this city was held at mayor court then sent back to the county jail after a week in liberty. He faced intoxication charges and a sentence of $79 plus costs. unable to pay, he was returned to jail.

Logan Simon Steward

Gallipolis Offender Committed After Disrupting Service

Luther Sigler disturbed a religious service on Eastern Avenue in Gallipolis during the weekend. He had been under suspended sentence for breaking and entering at the golf course field house and was committed to the Workhouse after appearing before Judge White.

Gallipolis Luther Sigler Eastern Avene Galopolis Mansfield Reformatory White

Hold Services for William Scarberry

Gallipolis William Scarberry aged 78 died Friday at the home of his son Marion in Harrison Township. Other surviving sons are Charles Richard and Noah Scarberry. Funeral services were held Sunday at Hope Church in that neighborhood.

Gallipolis William Scarberry Marion Harrison Township Charles Richard Noah Scarberry Hope Church Thats

Old House site on Hunter and High Streets chosen for new building

LOWAN Inc at 610 and Hunter corner selected for construction on land owned by Edward Davis. Former Shively family occupancy noted. P Glenn holds wrecking contract and began work late this week. Repairs continue on the Burberry residence on W Main Street with a new roof by contractor Vern Mauk.

Lowan—Inc Hunter Edward Davis Shively 3. P. Glenn Logan Frank Burberry W. Main St Vern Mauk

Hold Schrader Under Bond for Hearing

An information filed before Judge Phil Henderson charges Leo Schrader with reckless driving. He pleaded not guilty and is held on $300 bond for a hearing later. The case stems from a fan accident on U S Route 33 near Logan injuring Mrs. Ray Morgan who remains hospitalized.

Logan Phil Henderson Leo Schrader Ray Morgan Greendale Cherrington Hospital

Hocking Countians Plan Pomeroy Citizenship Meeting

Hocking Countians sign up for a trip to Pomeroy for a Citizenship meeting with 20 cars ready. A J Waldron transportation chairman seeks more autos as 40 to 50 vehicles are expected. American Legion Posts invited to participate by the Pomeroy Post. Logan 1 Way Club met at McCarthy cabin west of the city with Joe Walburn presiding.

OUAN Pomeroy A. J. Waldron Transportation Hocking American Legion Logan 1 Way Club Wening Joe Walburn

Police Await Radio Qualification Returns

Logan police await returns from examinations to qualify as radio operators. Papers were sent to Detroit over a week ago and officials expect the licenses soon. The new station and cruiser radio are ready for service and will be activated once license fees are paid.

Logan Detroit

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