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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1938

Page

12

Logan Council to convene tonight with power report and cemetery proposals

Logan city council meets tonight after a three week gap. Mayor Kinser reports on power plant studies with Loomis and Steward and will present city owned plant findings. Council considers funding a new cemetery section and repairs to walls and upkeep. A beer parlor regulation measure is expected and further WPA project actions may be taken.

Logan Dallas Kinser R. R. Loomis Oscar Steward

Godman Nine Beats Logan Merchants In Softball Showdown

Logan Merchants lost 5 to 2 to Godman Nine at St. and S. Park Monday night. Marion Strawn earned his ninth straight win allowing two hits including a solo homer by Eddie Talbert. Harry Krumlauf added a triple and a double for Godman.

LOGAN Godman Logan Merchants St. and S. Park Marion Strawn Star Moundsman The Shoemakers Eddie Talbert Harry Krumlauf

Mingos Head to Lancaster After Rainout at Coheston

Logan Mingos of the Central Ohio League will travel to Lancaster for a Sunday game after a rainout at Coheston. They have two out of town games before returning home, with Lancaster and Logan each holding one win and three losses in a strong league led by Newark.

LOGAN Logan Mingos Coheston Lancaster Newark

Funeral Rites Held for Nellie Mae Huffines

Funeral services were conducted at 2 PM for Nellie Mae Huffines daughter of Mr and Mrs George Huffines who died Sunday afternoon Rev John A Toy officiated Burial was in Gibisonville Cemetery She is survived by her parents and brothers Scott John Harold and Goldie Marie John Elder Is Ill in Logan News from Columbus reports the critical illness of John Elder retired C and O railroad conductor a former Hocking County resident now living in Columbus

Logan Nellie Mae George Huffines John A. Toy Gibisonville Scott John Harold Goldie Marie John Elder Columbus C. and O Hocking County

Logan-Floyd Yocum and Zelma Brooks Granted Marriage License

Logan-Floyd Yocum a 23 year old miner of Hallsville and Zelma Brooks 22 of Gore were granted a marriage license on Saturday. They are both children of named parents. The occasion marks their formal permission to wed.

Logan Floyd Yocum Miner Hallsville Frank Yocum Zelma Brooks Gore Isaac Brooks

Poling, 81, Dies After Long Illness at Home

Jerry S. Poling of Marion Township died at his home Sunday night after several weeks of illness. He leaves a son Carl C. Poling, Hocking County attendance officer, and a daughter, plus a sister Mrs. Lucy Redd of Logan. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Hill United Brethren Church with Rev. P. E. Wright officiating. Burial follows in nearby cemetery.

Logan Jerry S. Poling Marion Township

Junior Nines Open Season Opens At Chieftain Field

Junior baseball opened at Chieftain Field with a five inning practice game ending 5 to 2. Hick Spence allowed three hits for the winners with Joe Thomas catching. Peck Mowery pitched for the other side with Cliff Smith behind the plate. A 5 30 pm practice is set Wednesday for team assignments.

LOGAN Chieftain Field Hick Spence Joe Thomas Peck Mowery Cliff Smith

Dr August T Huber Dies at Home in Kilbourne

Reverend August T. Huber 76 retired Presbyterian minister dies after long illness at his Kilbourne home. He lived in Kilbourne 16 years after serving there eight years. Born September 28, 1862, he married Estella Hughes in 1902. Survived by widow two daughters Alice Mortiboy and Elizabeth LeBaron, son Paul Huber, sister Lillie Huber. Funeral at Kilbourne home Tuesday 7:30 pm and in New Plymouth Wednesday 1:30 pm with interment in New Plymouth Cemetery.

New Plymouth Cemetery H. H. Curl

Man Changes Plea In DUI Case In Logan

John Tarlton, who had pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated, appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser on Monday evening and changed his plea to guilty. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail, suspended. His driving rights will be certified for revocation.

Logan John Tarlton Dallas Kinser

Farmer Injured After 16 Foot Fall From Scaffold

Logan John Reid, a farmer near Laurelville, fractured his left leg in a fall while painting a barn. He fell about 16 feet and was taken to Cherrington Hospital for treatment.

Logan John Reid Laurelville Cherrington Hospital

Logan Auxiliary elects delegates to state convention in Cincinnati

The Logan American Legion Auxiliary held a regular session naming delegates and alternates for the state convention July 24 to 26 in Cincinnati. Delegates are Mrs. Bertha Oberle, Mrs. Lawrence Adcock and Mrs. Barton Hall. alternates are Mrs. Joe Rowley, Miss Florence Bort and Mrs. Ross Adcock. The unit voted five dollars for Murray City flood rehabilitation and set a committee for the next meeting.

Logan — American Legion Auxiliary Post Rooms Cincinnati Bertha Oberle Lawrence Adcock Barton Hall Joe Rowley Florence Bort Ross Adcock Murray City C. E. Struble Ewald Schmitter Walter A. Leonard Bryant Vanatta R. A. Henderson Clarence Hadley Wilmington Joe Harden Billy Newark W. W. Harden William Petty Columbus Clarence Petty Venus Circle Masonic Hall

Family Ties Move After Weekend Visits

G FE mounts returned to Pittsburgh after a weekend visit with her father Mr. Jack Floyd. She was joined by Mrs. Eugene Robinson and daughter Barbara Sue for a two week stay. Mrs. Gordon Reil and son Gordon of Oneonta NY left after a visit, with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ford accompanying them to Columbus. James McNamee and C L Abel attended a Cincinnati baseball game. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Smith and two children Dick and Margaret Ann left for a two week vacation with relatives in Gallipolis and nearby communities.

G. FE. Mounts Pittsburgh Jack Floyd Eugene Robinson Barbara Sue Gordon Reil Gordon Oneonta N. Y Clarence Ford Columbus James McNamee C. L. Abel Cincinnati Sterling Smith Margaret Ann Gallipolis Arvilla Spencer New Straitsville Esther Hol

Entertain Club Hosts Mixed Bridge Gathering at Home

Mr. and Mrs. James Barker entertained the Mixed Bridge Club Saturday evening at their residence, hosting members for a social card game session.

James Barker

Picture of 1889 New Straitsville Nine Arrives in Logan

Mel G. Harbaugh displays a photo of the 1889 New Straitsville baseball team in Logan. Members include Sam Williams Paddy McAloon Tommy Francis Bob Berry John Williams Dick Collins Andy Campbell Tommy Williams and Jimmy Collins manager with Theodore Evans as mascot. Four members have died. a 50th year reunion may be planned next year.

Logan Mel G. Harbaugh Straitsville James Francis Nelsonville Mr. Harbaugh Sam Williams Paddy McAloon Tommy Francis Bob Berry John Williams Dick Collins Andy Campbell Tommy Williams Jimmy Collins Theodore Evans Bob Beery

Murrays win bridge high score at North Street supper

A covered dish supper on North Street led to a three table bridge session where Mr. and Mrs. Fred Murray won high score awards. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Salts, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barker, Miss Lucy Barker, Miss Gerrude Barker, Miss Helen Fickel, Ellsworth Higsby of Richmonddale, Richard Lavey, and Clyde Hockman.

North St Fred Murray Clarence Salts Charles Barker Murray Lucy Barker Gerrude Barker Helen Fickel Ellsworth Higsby Richmondale Richard Lavey Clyde Hockman

Kiwanis to Honor Logan High Class of 1938 Seniors

Kiwanis will host Logan High School Class of 1938 seniors tonight at the First Presbyterian Church social rooms. Mayor Wilbur Huddle and C A Metcalf join as speakers after dinner. Vocational guidance committee led by Judge E L Ewing oversees program. a Kiwanis annual event.

Logan Logan High iFirst Presbyterian Church Wilbur Huddle C. A. Metcalf Lancaster E. L. Ewing

Two Are Arraigned In Logan Court

Edwin Wires of Little Hocking pleaded guilty to illegal liquor possession and paid a $25 fine plus costs. Donald Davis of Logan Route 3 pleaded not guilty to drunken driving and was bound over to the grand jury on $200 bond. Grange to confer first and second degrees at Miller Chapel Hall with several candidates expected.

Logan Dallas Kinser Edwin Wires Little Hocking Donald Davis Logan Rt. 3 Grange Miller Chapel

Injured Welder Recovers After Tank Explosion

Howard Kitchen, a welding shop operator on West Second Street, sustained facial and head lacerations when a gas tank blew up during an air test. He was treated by a local physician and returned to his shop the next day.

Logan Howard Kitchen West Second St Kitchen

Pool Nears Opening at Logan With Finishing Touches

Logan pool is nearly ready for its opening on July 1 after completing concrete walks around the full pool site and erecting a wire fence enclosing the area.

Logan

Holdren Twins Born In Union Furnace

Logan twins born to Mr and Mrs John Holdren of Union Furnace on Saturday a boy and a girl join seven siblings in the family.

Logan John Holdren Union Furnace

Magistrate Whitehart Returns After Illness

Logan authorities report Magistrate S. B. Whitehart left home after a week and resumed duties at the courthouse. He is improved but not yet back to full health.

Logan S. B. Whitehart

Logan-Homer Blackston Starts Week Long Vacation

City mail carrier Logan Homer Blackston began a week long vacation today, taking time off from his postal duties. He is expected to return to service after the scheduled break.

Logan Homer Blackston

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