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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1938

Page

14

Hocking Scout Court of Honor Ceremony Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd gathered at Rachelmacher Park for the Hocking District court of honor. E. Carr chaired as awards were given to Scouts from Troops 37 99 153 160 204 209 and others for second and first class advancements meritorious work and badges. World War note mentions 2260 French churches destroyed with about 500 rebuilt.

Sorely Athens Charles Eberst Kautz Gilbert Dey Lancaster Wyne Jones Billy Karshner Robert West Laurelville Jack Wright Jerry Hammon Tommy Brehm Robert Sinnott Buddy Vanfossen Logan Waldo Durant Jack Graham Robert Harrison Roger Chute Phil Matheny John White Hunter Burt Thomas Weiland Robert Walsh Robert Savings James Moorehead Robert Johnston James Crabbe John Bowers Charles Rauch James McGonagle William Johnston Edward Frances Pat Donahue Karl Schmitter Mark Lohr Harold Brimner Paul Stimson Richard Chute Fred Davis Floyd Preston Eugene Brown Wayne Denny Fred Rose Joe Matheny Jonas Morris Ray Kelch France

Courtesy cards issued for police traffic tagging program

Through efforts of Mayor Dallas Kinser courtesy cards have been prepared for police use when tagging out of city cars for traffic code infractions. The ticket lists Mayor Dallas Kinser Safety Director R. R. Loomis and Chief of Police Lew Reynolds. Green cards are for on scene tagging, red for reports to police headquarters.

Logan Dallas Kinser R. R. Loomis Lew Reynolds

Capital Senior To Lead Rites

Logan Mr Ludwig Scholl a Capital University senior will lead services at St Matthew Lutheran Church at 10 am and preach the sermon He will then go to Logan to replace Rev Amos L Heyde who will preach the centennial sermon at Zion Lutheran Fors to ria He will also preach at St John Church Laurel Township at 230 pm Gates Ajar a pageant will be at United Brethren Church at 730 pm for children s day morning sermon title Christianity Today Rev John A Toy will preach No evening service at Methodist Episcopal Church as Rev C W Graham is out of town Russell Bayliff Athens will fill the 1030 am pulpit No preaching at First Presbyterian Church during June

Logan Ludwig Scholl Capital University St. Matthew Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde Zion Lutheran Church Fostoria Scholl St. John Church Laurel Township United Brethren Church John A. Toy Methodist Episcopal Church C. W. Graham Russell Bayliff Athens First Presbyterian Church

Logan WPA Project Reaches Washington for Approval

Information reached Washington Thursday that the Logan blanket WPA project for street and alley improvements has moved forward. The project covers the year ending July 1, 1939, and the previous project funds are exhausted with work awaiting approval.

LOGAN R. R. Loomis Washington

Logan Post Office Opens Substitute Clerk Carrier Exam

Mail clerk tests Logan applications for the substitute clerk carrier exam at the Logan post office must be filed with the Cincinnati U S Civil Service district office by July 2. Eligible citizens aged 18 to 45 may obtain necessary forms at the local post office.

Logan Cincinnati U. S. Civil Service District United States

Mrs. George Simms Seriously Hurt After Fall

Mrs. George Simms aged 80 from South Bloomingville fractured a hip in a fall at home. She was admitted to Cherrington Hospital Thursday morning and is considered seriously ill due to advanced age.

Logan George Simms South Bloomingville Cherrington Hospital

Ward Area Bond Issue Faces Court Review

The $49,000 Ward Rural School District bond issue from April 20 1937 to fund a new school building may be tested in court. Attorneys inspect the transaction as a new special election date is challenged and voters face a June 7 or July 12 ballot in Carbon Hill and five precincts amid August primary preparations.

Logan Ward Board of Education John Kelson Nelsonville Ora B. Yaw Kelso Carbon Hill Coal Gate Election Board

One Change in School Staff as Hibarger Resigns

Logan reports the city board of education tendered contracts to teachers for the coming year. Miss Grace Hibarger, Junior High School teacher, resigned and was not replaced due to expected lower enrollment. No other teaching personnel changes were made. Hibarger's health has declined for two years.

Logan City Board of Education Grace Hibarger Miss Hibarger Hibarger

Logan Social Notes and Club Activities Day Brief

Jester Club hosted a one o’clock luncheon at Mrs. Ford Smith’s home with awards to Mrs. Carl Anderson and Mrs. Vance Stewart. Aces High Club met at Mrs. Roy Stallsmith’s for high scores by Mrs. Joe Phillips and Mrs. Keith Shultz. Helen Rush leaves for the Delta Theta Tau Sorority convention in Indianapolis. Sew-It Club enjoyed a hamburger fry at Cantwell Cliffs with listed attendees. Various Logan residents’ travels and visits noted, including Camp Wyandotte plans and Sigma Phi Gamma convention in Estes Park Colorado. Mrs. Lacock and Mrs. Hull addressed 200 Lawrence County women on cancer control.

Jester Club Ford Smith Carl Anderson Vance Stewart Aces High Roy Stallsmith Joe Phillips Keith Shultz W. B. Lacock Fred Hull Proctorville Lacock Lawrence County Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs

Legion Nine To Play Former Stars Tonight

Amer Legion tournament team to face a former Junior League stars squad at Chieftain Field at 5 30 this evening. Roy Marshall will likely pitch with Joe Thomas catching for the tournament team while Albert Leonard starts with Jimmy Richardson behind the plate for the all stars. Regular Junior League schedule opens Monday at 5 30.

LOGAN American Legion Chieftain Field Roy Marshall Joe Thomas Albert Leonard Allstars Jimmy Richardson

Judge Fines Pair For Delinquency Case In Columbus

William Dalton and George Kinderknecht appeared before Judge FE L. Ewing on charges of tending to contribute to the delinquency of a minor. They changed their pleas and were fined 25 dollars plus costs in each case. A 30 day jail sentence was suspended. both were represented by counsel.

Four Logan Junior League Teams Ready for Opener

Four Logan Junior League teams were formed for the American Legion Junior League with games set for Mondays and Wednesdays. Panth ers meet Terrors on Monday and Giants face Hilltoppers on Wednesday at 5 30 p.m. Coordinators Marion Allen and Tommy Bender assist the athletic committee in coaching.

LOGAN American Legion West End Terrors Jimmy Richardson Hilltop Sluggers Ralph Webb Central Giants Eddie Nelson East End Panthers Albert Leonard Marion Allen Tommy Bender Panthers Terrors Hilltoppers Giants Roy Marshall Joe Thomas Jonas Morris Louis Casto Bill Johnston Cloyd Dawley Jack Hughes Curtiss Henderson Walter Huffman Jack Lee Eddie Cole Ned Sheline Homer Mason Mark Lohr Eugene Brown Merl Bell William Spence Harold Saulers Eldon Carr Bill Smith Cecil Scott Fred Davis Lawrence Smith Tommy Brehm Pete Brandon Floyd Preston James Evans Paul Henderson James McGraner John Wilson Earl Bell Bill Shaw Bill Bryan Bob Clendenen Jim McGonagle Harry Struble Kenneth Weis Clayton Hoskins Willis Denny Harry Burgess Don Spang John Parry Bart Hall Bob Robinson Bob Brandon O'Neil Mowery Bob

Capacity work at Godman shoe plants continues

Logan reports the Godman shoe plants are operating at capacity for two weeks with ongoing prospects. About 375 men and women are employed across the two facilities.

Godman Shoe LOGAN Godman Prospect

Fifteen Earn First and Second Degrees at Miller Chapel Grange

Miller Chapel Grange conferred first and second degrees on fifteen candidates Wednesday evening. The group will travel to South Bowlingville next Thursday to confer work. Recipients include Mr and Mrs Frank Powers, Mr and Mrs James Rees, Mr and Mrs Thomas Strawn, Mr and Mrs Paul Hansel, Mr and Mrs Jack Dougherty, Louise Holloway, Theda Hamlet, Joe Farbearn and Howard Tallman.

LOGAN Miller Chapel Grange Degre South Bloomingville Frank Powers James Rees Thomas Strawn Paul Hansel Jack Dougherty Louise Holloway Theda Hamlet Joe Farbearn Howard Tallman

Memorial services for Odd Fellows at Oak Grove Cemetery

Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday by Hocking Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows. They assemble at the temple and proceed to Oak Grove Cemetery where services are held. Rolland Bright will deliver the address. Later graves of all Odd Fellows buried there will be decorated.

Logan Hocking Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows Temple Oak Grove Cemetery Rolland Bright Odd Fellows

Pitching Good Ball by Logan Murray The Curve Ball Artist

John Murray of Union Furnace, pitching for Waterloo in the Three Eye League, has 4 wins and 2 losses since joining a month ago. Two victories occurred in the last week. He is gaining a reputation as The Curve Ball Artist.

Logan John Murray Union Furnace Waterloo

Bailey Funeral For Mrs Almeda Bailey

Funeral services for Mrs. Almeda Bailey age 69 wife of Gotlieb Bailey were held Thursday at Rockbridge United Brethren Church. The Rev L F Tuttle officiated and burial followed at Fairview Cemetery.

Fisherman Logan Mark Lohr Nets Four Bass On Trip

Logan Mark Lohr took time off Thursday morning to go fishing and returned with three black bass and one rock bass to show for his efforts.

Logan Mark Lohr

Heavy oil truck overturns on Enterprise Hill

A heavy truck carrying 12 tons of oil overturned at the top of Enterprise hill near midnight. The driver escaped with minor injuries and the load was en route from Cleveland to Gallpolis.

Logan Enterprise Hill Gallipolis Cleveland

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