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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1938

Page

8

Social Security official to visit Logan for program info

Donald D. Messmer, assistant manager of the Social Security Board field office at Columbus, will hold office space at the Logan Chamber of Commerce from noon to 2 pm Tuesday June 21. Residents may inquire about account numbers or claims and arrange interviews. Comments note late filing of death claims by estate administrators burdens the process. The board pays 3 percent of wages to eligible heirs or estates for covered work since January 1 1937. Lump sum 3 percent payments also go to retirees at age 65.

Logan Donald D. Messmer Social Security Board Columbus Logan Chamber of Commerce B. A. Hall Messmer Chamber of Commerce Hall United States Treasury

Plan Pool Plaque for Logan-A Pool

A Logan A swimming pool plaque will be erected listing board members Harry H Wright Rolland Bright S T Lyke John E Krieg and L E Strawn Superintendent G E Carr and R O Wagstaff architect on the pool Ackley Bradley and Day architects for the bath house and filter house William Wolfe supervisor of construction and the inscription Site donated by heirs of Robert W Keynes.

Logan Post and American Legion Meet Tuesday Evening

Logan Post and American Legion will hold a meeting Tuesday evening. Several members attended the district convention in Glouster Sunday.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Glouster

Hocking Parks District Detailed in Ohio Forest News

Ohio Forest News devotes its entire issue to the Hocking Parks district. It includes a road map and photos, detailing Hocking County park lands totaling 3456 acres across Ash Cave 262, Old Man's Cave 1396, Rock House 516, Crane Hollow 559, Little Rocky 393, Cedar Falls 30, Cantwell Cliffs 300. It notes many common cave plants also appear among Orient species.

Logan Ohio Forest News Ohio Division of Forestry Hocking Parks Hocking County Ash Cave Old Man's Cave Rock House Crane Hollow Little Rocky Cedar Falls Cantwell Cliffs Caves Orient

Logan Scores Second Central League Win

Logan won its second Central Ohio League game Sunday at Lancaster 2 to 1. Dick Johnson scored the winning run in the final inning as Roy Scott limited Lancaster to seven hits and Logan collected 13. Logan leads standings after the win and next plays Marion at home. Four arrests were made Sunday near Logan: Roy Ellinger Carl Helber Robert Helber and Bob Conrad.

LOGAN Lancaster Dick Johnson Roy Scott Marion W. R. Brandt S. B. Whitehart Roy Ellinger Carl Helber Robert Helber Bob Conrad Near

Hite Pleads Guilty in Menacing Assault Charge

Delbert Hite of Gore arraigned before Magistrate S B Whitehart on attempting a menacing assault. He pleaded guilty, was fined 50 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail.

Logan S. B. Whitehart Delbert Hite Gore

Legion District Scores Given in Annual Membership Campaign

District 9 tops the log with 110.9 percent, District 8 at 93 percent, and Districts 6 4 and 5 slightly above 104 percent. Spafford trophy race favors District 4 with 105.2 percent three year average as District 8 sits at 89.5. Logan post trails by two members toward 120 quota. Athens 188 of 200. other posts list counts against quotas across the district.

Logan District 8 American Legion District 9 District 5 District 4 Logan Post Athens Lancaster Nelsonville Gallipolis Jackson Wellston Pomeroy Middleport Murray City McArthur New Lexington Crooksville Glouster

Woman Marksman Leads Logan Gun Club Shoot at Fairgrounds

A Sunday shooter at the Logan Gun Club meeting at the fairgrounds featured Miss Weller daughter of Rollie Weller of Fultonham who scored 26 of 40. Other notable scores include Jack Farbeann 45 of 50 and William Tannahill 150 of 200 with several competitors ranging from 18 to 69 points.

Logan Logan Gun Club Fairgrounds Range Miss Weller Rollie Weller Fultenham Paul Hartman Jack Farbeann William Tannahill Joe Farbeann Jack Woolever Crooksville Jack Weller

Porch Work Starts at County Jail Front

Concrete will be poured on the floor of the new porch in front of the county jail Tuesday.

Purse Stolen From Courthouse Rest Room

Mrs Harley Sher burn of St Louis Michigan reports to police that her pocket book was taken from a courthouse restroom. The missing item contained thirteen dollars.

Logan Harley Sherburn St. Louis Mich

Logan Pool Receives Water Ahead of Opening

Water was pumped into the new Logan pool on Saturday as finishing work continues on the bathhouse and surrounding facilities. About 370000 gallons are needed to fill the pool and the filtration plant will purify the water once filled. the pool is not expected to open for several days.

Logan

John Hillery Visits Logan Brother in Recovery

John Hillery of California formerly lived in Logan and Columbus visits the city with his mother and Mrs Len Stiers. They came to visit her brother Roy Shaw who is recovering from a fractured leg atCherrington Hospital.

Logan John Hillery California Logan Sunday Columbus Len Stiers Roy Shaw Cherrington Hospital

Mining Co. Generator Failure Halts Coonville Work

The LOGAN Starr Jackson Mining Co. mine at Coonville has been handicapped for weeks after a lightning strike damaged a generator. The unit was sent to the factory for rebuilding while the mine runs an old generator when work is available.

Logan—Starr-Jackson Mining Co Coonville

Logan Community Health Notes and Choir Rehearsals

Slight improvements reported in the condition of Mrs. C F Kreider of near Logan after months of illness. Her mother Mrs. J B Humphrey of the city is improving after a longer period of illness. Logan massed church choir holds first band rehearsal at Logan High School stadium. concert with the band scheduled for Sunday evening June 26 with final rehearsal Friday evening.

Logan C. F. Kreider J. B. Humphrey Logan High School

Mary Rutgers' condition worsens after surgery in Columbus

Logan News reports Mrs. Mary Rutgers of this city grew worse ten days after a hospital operation in Columbus. Relatives have traveled to the hospital to be with her.

Logan Columbus Mary Rutgers

Women’s Union to Meet at First Presbyterian Church

The Women’s Union of the First Presbyterian Church will host its quarterly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday with special music and an account of a Mexico trip by Mrs. Harry J. Stevenson. First Ward hosts, with Mrs. Carl Brown as chairwoman.

Women’s Union of the First Presbyterian Church Harry J. Stevenson Mexico First Ward Carl Brown

Bride Mrs. Chester Lackey Honored at Bank Party

Mrs. Chester Lackey, a recent bride and employee of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, was guest of honor at a Friday after hours party hosted by bank members. Lunch was served and a gift presented to the guest of honor.

Chester Lackey Farmers and Merchants Bank

Everett Green Heads Two Week Logan Visit

Everett Green of Chicago arrived in Logan Saturday evening to spend two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Green. He was met at Columbus by his sister Mrs Lewis Reynolds and brother Arthur Green. Logan hosted Sunday for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Adair Hemlock. Logans girls attend Camp Wyandotte three youths Barbara Hull Mary Neville and Martha Ann Kelch travel to Good Hope Township camp north of Rockbridge for two weeks.

Everett Green Chicago Logan Lewis Green Columbus Lewis Reynolds Arthur Green Kenneth Adair Hemlock W. C. Adair Barbara Fred E. Hull Mary Neville W. B.lacock Martha Ann John Kelch Camp Wyandotte Good Hope Township Rockbridge

Wife in Hospital to Undergo Surgery in Toledo

Dan Lemon, who has been visiting here for several weeks, left Sunday for Toledo where Mrs. Lemon is to undergo a surgical operation today.

Logan Dan Lemon Toledo

Parkersburg Women Injured in Route to Old Man's Cave

Three Parkersburg women Margaret Collins Lucy Collins and Minnie Robins sustained minor injuries in a collision with a truck driven by Ralph Hendricks Laur iesville. They received treatment at Cherrington Hospital and were later sent home.

Logan Parkersburg Old Man’s Cave Ralph Hendricks Lauriesville Margaret Collins Lucy Collins Minnie Robins Cherrington Hospital

Hurley Takes Charge of Clubhouse at Hocking Valley Country Club

Logan James P. Hurley will oversee the clubhouse kitchen and commissary at Hocking Valley Country Club starting Sunday. He will receive limited time off as he is a candidate for auditor in the August primary.

Logan James P. Hurley Hocking Valley Country Club Hurley

Final Rites Held for Miss Mary Wynn

Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. today at St Johns Catholic Church for Miss Mary Wynn who died Saturday morning. Rev. Fr. James T. Nevin officiated. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Keyneses to Return Home From Shrine Meeting Trip

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Keynes are due home Tuesday after a three weeks trip to California. They joined the Shrine group from Columbus that attended the national meeting.

Logan C. H. Keynes California Shrine Columbus

Hilltop Stitchers 4 H Club to Hold Cookie Baking Demo

Miss Frances Krinn hosts the Hilltop Stitchers 4 H Club meeting on June 23 with a cookie baking demonstration by Miss Krinn and Miss Esther Knox. Mrs Ralph Swartz leads the club.

Forest staff member Peck leaves hospital for home

Logan Howard Peck of the forestry staff at Camp Hocking was released from Cherrington Hospital to return home Friday following injuries from a car crash six weeks earlier near Laurelville when his vehicle struck a bridge.

Logan Howard Peck Camp Hocking Cherrington Hospital Mr. Peck Laurelville

Mrs Isaac Hite Undergoes Gallstone Operation

Mrs Isaac Hite of Gore underwent a gallstone operation at Cherrington Hospital Saturday. Her condition is reported serious.

Logan Isaac Hite Gore Cherrington Hospital

Blockade at Athena Theater Stirring Civil War Drama

Madeleine Carroll and Henry Fonda star in Blockade Walter Wanger's timely drama at the Athena Theater The film portrays the Spanish Civil War background with romance and suspense featuring Leo Carrillo John Halliday Reginald Denny Vladimir Sokoloff and Robert Warwick The production is lavish and realism rich and released by United Artists It is urged as essential viewing for all Americans to witness the futility of war and enjoy gripping entertainment

Spain Madeleine Carroll Henry Fonda Walter Wanger Athena Theater Leo Carrillo John Halliday Andre Reginald Denny Norma Valdimir Sokoloff Robert Warwick General Vallejo Wanger William Dieterle John Howard Lawson James M. Cain United Artists America

Horace Rader Dies at 45 in Gallipolis

Horace J. Rader a Pt. Pleasant merchant died in Holzer Hospital Saturday from a stroke suffered the night before. He leaves a wife and daughter his mother and sister Miss Vivian Rader who once ran a Gallipolis women's wear store.

Gallipolis Horace J. Rader Holzer Hospital Vivian Rader

Hospitalized Miss Shuler Returns Home

Miss Helen Shuler, after two weeks in the hospital here, returned Saturday to her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Shuler at Old Kyger.

Gallipolis Helen Shuler Howard Shuler Old Kyger

Trustee Qualifies for Kerr Bequest to St. Louis Church

Rev. Charles Ryan has qualified as trustee to receive a $1,000 bequest under the will of the late Minnie S. Kerr for St. Louis Catholic Church in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Charles Ryan St. Louis Catholic Church Minnie S. Kerr

Gallia County Relief Status Improves, CCC Quota Sought

Gallia County shows stronger relief finances with about 22 000 in relief credit and 140 families on direct relief. Expenditures total 1338 monthly with state aid, while WPA and seasonal factors reduce roll counts. CCC quota of 84 men sought for July.

Gallipolis Gallia County Othneil Jones Jones Federal Surplus Commodities Commission

Chamber Delegation to Dinner Meeting on Reforestation Plan

Gallipolis chamber heads to Jackson Tuesday evening to discuss Wayne National Forest efforts and gauge interest across communities in reforesting large areas in Southeastern Ohio.

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Jackson Wayne National Forest Ohio

Gallipolis considers McIntyre commemorative stamp

New York publisher Charles B. Driscoll urges Gallipolis residents to petition Postmaster General James Farley for a commemorative stamp in 1939 honoring O. O. McIntyre of New York and Gallipolis. Honorees will include statesmen writers musicians scientists and the stamp would feature McIntyre with his birth date on February 18 1939. The Gallipolis chamber of commerce weighs feasibility while Mrs McIntyre visits Gatewood July 2 for two months.

Gallipolis Charles B. Driscoll New York James Farley O. O. McIntyre Driscoll McIintyre Chamber of Commerce McIntyre Gatewood

Gallia County Ships Many Railroad Ties

Gallia County ships about 10 000 sawed railroad ties each year, says A W Riffle a veteran lumber dealer. Prices range from 40 to 60 cents per tie by grade. Specifications require 6 by 8 inches and 8 feet length with oaken sleepers preferred.

Gallipolis Gallia County A. W. Riffle Biffle

Funeral services for Myrtle Minnis in Morgan Center

Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Howard Minnis aged 29 mother of three were held at Bethel Church in Morgan Center Sunday afternoon led by Rev. O P Wright. She died of tuberculosis at her parents home Mr and Mrs Peter Howard North Kenova who survive with her husband Dale Minnis.

Gallipolis Myrtle Howard Minnis Bethel Church Morgan Center O. P. Wright Dale Minnis Peter Howard North Kenova

Plan Church Repair at Grace Methodist in Gallipolis

A committee led by Mrs. Charles E. Holzer plans extensive repairs to the Grace Methodist Church Sunday School auditorium. A new floor will be laid partitions changed and the large room redecorated.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church Charles E. Holzer

Local Elks Lodge Plans Initiation and Smokers Night

The Gallipolis Elks Lodge announces an initiation event and a smoker tonight. Members are urged to attend as a community gathering with social and ceremonial activities.

Gallipolis Elks’ Lodge

Odd Fellows Arrive for Registration at Grand Lodge Meet

Gallipolis delegates to the Ohio Odd Fellows Grand Lodge arrive for registration at the Lafayette Hotel. Local lodge members and Chamber of Commerce workers coordinate rooms and hospitality. A dance is planned in the main ballroom, with a Tuesday 9 a.m. first session and a motor caravan trip to Pomeroy including mines and a banquet.

Gallipolis Lafayette Hotel Ohio Odd Fellows’ Grand Lodge Chamber of Commerce Grand Lodge Pomeroy

Civil War Veteran At Columbus For Conclave

Dr. and Mrs. Alonzo B. Garrett of Gallipolis attend four day Ohio Department Grand Army of the Republic sessions in Columbus. The veteran, Gallipolis’ sole Civil War veteran, is expected to be elevated to Department Commander. the couple have not missed a state or national encampment in 25 years.

Gallipolis Alonzo B. Garrett Columbus Ohio Department Grand Army of the Republic Garrett

Passengers Escape Crash Near Gallipolis Airport

A car driven by Melvin Gatewood Jr. of Swan Creek collided with a truck driven by Paul Graham of Rodney near the Gallipolis airport on a Saturday night. No injuries were reported. only the two vehicles sustained damage.

Gallipolis Melvin Gatewood, Jr Swan Creek Paul Graham Rodney

Mrs. Carman Dies at Little Kyger Creek in Cheshire Township

Mrs. Mary Margaret Carman age 80 died Saturday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Erman Swisher on Little Kyger Creek Cheshire Township Funeral services were held Monday at Cheshire Baptist Church with interment in Gravel Hill Cemetery She was a daughter of the late Robert Gordon and widow of William Shaffer and later William Carman Surviving brothers are Taylor Emory and Henry Gordon longtime residents and near Windsor Missouri

Gallipolis Mary Margaret Carman Erman Swisher Little Kyger Creek Cheshire Township Cheshire Baptist Church Gravel Hill Cemetery Carman Robert Gordon Kgger-Eno Road William Shaffer Swisher William Carman Taylor Emory Gordon Old Home Henry Gordon Windsor

Expect Extension of Present WPA Jobs

In Gallipolis the end of the WPA year arrives with the June 24 pay period but all ongoing projects are expected to extend into the new program beginning July 1. Some road improvement jobs under a $300,000 setup remain incomplete and will be carried over as new projects. A final list of additional county roads to be improved is not set, yet the July program will need nearly $300,000 more.

Jones Gallipolis

Bidwell Man Enlists in Signal Corps at Gallia Post

Second Lieutenant Alvin Burke of Bidwell Gallia County from this year’s West Point graduating class has elected to enter the U S Army Signal Corps joining the military branch as announced locally.

Signal Corps Gallipolis Alvin Burke Bidwell Gallia County West Point U. S. Army Signal Corps

Gospel Meeting To Be Held In Gallipolis

Rev A L Bal bridge radio evangelist from Seigio ville will conduct a gospel car meeting on Eastern Ave Gallipolis near the fairgrounds starting Sunday June 26. A tent will be erected for nightly services at 8 o'clock with music by several string bands.

Gallipolis A. L. Balbridge Seigioville Eastern Ave Fairgrounds

Mrs Norman Riffle Ill From Insecticide Exposure

Mrs Norman Riffle of Thivener is reported seriously ill after inhaling insecticide while spraying garden produce.

Gallipolis Norman Riffle Thivener

Metcalf Seeks Republican Nomination in Attorney General Race

Senator Verner E. Metcalf of Marietta visited Logan on a Saturday while pursuing the Republican nomination for attorney general. The American Gladiolus Society reports over 2 243 gladiolus varieties registered.

Logan Verner E. Metcalf Marietta The

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