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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1939
Page
12
Logan Post adopts a resolution to realign Ohio’s Legion districts from 11 to 24. The plan would create four areas with area commanders and the department commander on the executive committee. Russell James presents the measure urging easier service by reducing district size.
A humorous new golf themed serial debuts with playful banter and lighthearted romance. The feature promises witty dialogue and charming situations as young lovers navigate fairways and flirtations.
James D. Wells of the Chamber of Commerce advocates a county wide softball league. An initial meeting occurred Tuesday evening with a follow up at 2 30 Saturday at the Chamber office. Proposed sites include Laurelville South Bloomingville Rockbridge Murray City Carbon Hill Orbiston Gore Oroville Haydenville Union Furnace Leshboro Mt. Pleasant and two Logan teams with games each Saturday afternoon.
The district would shift to four counties forming one district with Athens Hocking Perry and Vinton. Jack json would join Ross Meigs and Gallia. If approved by the state convention, the plan would take effect in 1940. The District 8 annual convention is set for July 3 in McArthur with delegates elected at the next regular meeting.
Kiwanians organize matches between Circleville and Lancaster softball clubs in a home-and-home series. W D Braddock and Walter Savings to lead Circleville team efforts. Winners receive a dinner hosted by the losers after two rounds of play.
Myers defeated the Sluggeroos 4 to 1 in seven innings as Mark Wylie and Bill Johnson shined on the mound. Johnson fanned 15 in seven innings and Wylie 12 while Tommy Brehm drove in a run with a two base hit.
Arrangements are under way for free weekly concerts at Worthington Park by the Logan High School Band directed by James R. Horwell. The first concert is at 2:30 next Saturday, sponsored by the Retail Merchants Division of the Logan Chamber of Commerce. The series may run 10 to 12 weeks. Band classes are offered at Logan High School during summer, with plans for grade school concerts later.
Miss Sue Gallagher of Detroit writes to identify herself as the World War I AEF nurse who served with a base hospital unit in France from September 5, 1917 to April 28, 1919. Her cousin, of the same name, is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery. She is sister of the late James Gallagher who died overseas.
Miss Helen Pond of Tokio arrives July 15 for a Pacific coast stop then San Francisco convention before visiting Ohio relatives around September 1 until after Christmas. Brownie Pack 2 meets Thursday at 7 45 at Mrs. James Rees home to cook breakfast at Rachelmacher Park.
Logan Township and school board candidates seek petitions for November elections. One third of township trustees up for four year terms from 1937, with two Logan school board seats open. Harry H. Wright and John E. Krieg terms expire. County board to elect two members, J. F. McGrady and Clarence S. Matheny terms end. Jess Oren sues Malinda Oren for divorce alleging neglect and infidelity. married in Lancaster in 1930.
Logan Gilbert Phillips of Washington Township gathered green beans from his garden on Monday and believes his crop is the farthest advanced in Hocking County.
The Taylor Ridge group met Friday night at Mrs. Ida Chalfant’s home with hostess help from Mrs. Flora Harrison. President Mrs. Kempton led the business session as games and prizes entertained attendees. Ice cream and cake were served.
Funeral services for A N Criss were held at the M E Church Tuesday after his death Sunday. He had been ill for years and is survived by his wife five daughters one son grandchildren and a great grandchild. Rev J G Deeds of Hamden conducted the rites. Nearby notes report visitors and family travel including Jeanne Sweeney her son and his wife John Sweeney and two children of Cambridge and J H Sands visiting from Columbus.
June 21 locals report visits and gatherings. Joseph Phipps of Fair Oaks, California, visits his father Cerso Phipps and brother Dan Phipps. A party hosted by Miss Florence Shuttleworth and Dotty Jean Williams drew sixty nine attendees with games and lunch.
Grange meeting tonight features Miss Ruth Rheinschield as lecturer with J Walter Barnes to speak. Barnes has lectured before about 1000 granges nationwide.
Frank McBride, veteran C and O Railroad conductor, received a fifty year gold pin marking his fifty years with the Hocking Valley and C and O Railroads. The pin from G D Brooke, Cleveland, president, accompanied by a congratulatory letter. McBride conducts the Logan to Pomeroy passenger train and plans to continue working.
Vacation Bible School at the Methodist Episcopal church is in its third week with a final session at 7 30 Friday evening. Enrollment totals 175. The close will feature a demonstration of the three weeks work. Mrs Mary Bierly of Lewisburgh Ohio was general supervisor with Victor Harper as local director. Local staff taught.
Trustees of the Church of the Nazarene seek court approval to borrow 1200 to buy Lot 1184 Glenova Addition on Third St for a parsonage. The heirs of Solomon Lenz own the property. William Moffett, a trustee, filed the petition Tuesday.
Oscar Steward plans to move to Columbus after selling his W. Hunter St grocery to Joseph Wagner of Buchtel who will run the store. Wagner has run the business for years and will soon move his family to Logan. Steward, a Logan Council member, will withdraw as a candidate and resign from the council after relocating.
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