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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1939
Page
12
Logan High School Band, directed by James R. Horwell, opened a Saturday concert at Worthington Park. Sponsored by the Retail Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce, the series runs every Saturday in July and August with Martha Sue Cruise, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Cruise, as a vocal soloist. The first performance drew a few hundred attendees and praise. The upcoming program will feature patriotic music with selections to be announced.
County health officials led by Dr. W B Lacock report 27 positive TB reactions after Saturday tests in Hocking County. Five more skin tests and one X ray were added with only one advanced case found and over 200 tests completed. Most reactors traced to their source.
Funeral services were held at the North Street home for Izora Alice Edwards wife of J E Edwards. The Rev Cecil Harding Jones of the Presbyterian Church delivered the sermon. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. The couple marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary nearly a year earlier.
Logan city officials announce a regular council meeting Tuesday evening to discuss resolutions for Main Street improvement as part of U S Route 33, with collaboration from the state highway department and WPA. Councilman Oscar Steward is expected to present his resignation as he plans to move to Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stillwell announce the birth of a son at Cherrington Hospital Sunday. Mrs. Earl Bateman and son Nelsonville returned home Sunday. Doris daughter of Mrs. Iva Woodard near Logan went home Saturday after an operation two weeks ago. Thurman O'Hare Nelsonville was dismissed from the hospital Saturday after a recent operation.
Juanita Spencer Logan Coal Gate was injured Saturday visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs James McNamee on North Market Street. She fell more than 15 feet from a cherry tree on an embankment suffering a fractured shoulder and a probable leg fracture. She was treated and returned home.
Logan Goslin will return to the Veterans Hospital at Dayton next Saturday after three weeks at his home. He had been in treatment there for six months prior to coming home and, though in better health, expects to stay at the hospital for some time.
Four former C and O Railroad workers in Logan were recalled to report to Walbridge for work. The recalled men are H. M. Richards, Rennie Weaver, Charles Frasure, and Hugh Campbell. It is the first recall in nine years and only 11 laid off car shopmen remain in service locally. Most have served at Columbus and Walbridge, with some sent to Russell Kentucky and other system locations.
Hocking County Fox Hunters Association will hold a regular meeting at their E Main St hall at 8 o clock Monday July 3. Officers urge all members to attend and invite former members as plans for the October state meeting are discussed. The event may attract up to 500 hunters and will run for a week with entertainment and chase site arrangements.
Jacob C. Inboden of Clarks Nebraska and his son Roy from St. Louis are visiting Isaac Inboden near Logan and other relatives in the community. The retired farmer, a brother of the local man, moved from Hocking County west in 1885 and plans to stay several days.
Two year old son of Mr and Mrs Lew Canty of Logan stood beside the Logan High School band during a Saturday concert and beat time with a small stick. The preschooler drew smiles from the large crowd in attendance.
Mrs Leroy Conkle of Logan was taken to Grant Hospital on Thursday for observation and a probable operation. She has been in poor health for several weeks.
Mrs Hannah Leiman has closed her home on Route 141 and now resides with daughter Mrs Grover Gill near Dexter in Meigs County. Her son Howard Leiman has gone to California to locate.
Several Logan fishermen visited Lake Alma on Sunday but reported poor luck with bites. Locals included Mr and Mrs Melrose Harbaugh John Roberts Meredith Gano Dave Milne and his son Richard Milne. Milne landed a large turtle as the day’s prize catch.
A delegation of Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad veterans with their wives attended the 23rd annual meeting of the C and O Railway Veteran Employes Association at Ronceverte West Virginia on Saturday. The program included morning addresses and diamond service pins presented by G D Brooke president of the railroad to several veterans. a program of entertainment followed in the afternoon. Local Logan residents traveled by special train from Columbus to join the convention and returned home early Sunday morning.
Logan residents and families were sighted visiting Columbus and nearby areas. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Will C Merritt from Columbus seeking music for the Athens County Society of Columbus picnic at Ash Cave next month, and a funeral attendance in Columbus for William Donley with John Wolfe and Mrs. Adcock among attendees.
Patrons teachers and former pupils of Marion No. 6 School Marion Township plan an annual reunion July 9 at the school house with a dinner and program. L. P. Mooney of this city is among the speakers.
Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis hosted Children’s Day exercises Sunday morning with strong attendance. Programs were prepared by members of the various graded departments.
Leonard limited Camp Nelson to three hits over nine innings for a 3 0 win as Logan Legion logs its second shutout in a week. Brandt tripled and Mowery drove in runs, while Leonard fanned 15 to Spence’s seven. A rematch is set for Friday at Chieftain Field with Leonard and Spence on the mound.
Logan a voucher was received Friday by acting Supt S H Dillon from the state department for 3404 20 as final half of the state foundation fund allotted to the county board of education for their operating expenses. Remainder of the state foundation fund for the quarter was received and distributed some weeks previously.
Logan American Legion Junior tournament team chosen Saturday by the committee and league officials. The 15 member squad includes five holdovers from last year and ten newcomers, led by director Marion Allen. Ten players are under age for future seasons, making this the youngest Logan squad yet.
Gallipolis newly chosen Rose Commandery Knights Templars officers include J Blazer Wetherholt as Commander F W Shane Generalissimo Charles T Robinson Captain General A P Kerr Prelate F C Christ Treasurer C M Yeanger Recorder C D Slagle Senior Warden J F Knight Junior Warden Gomer Phillips Standard Bearer C W Rife Sword Bearer E E Higgins Warder J R Lewis Sentinel L L Stone elected trustee for three years and the commander designates W L Robinson C M Yeaguer and L E Smith as guards.
About two dozen Gallipolis Camp Modern Woodmen members volunteered at William Led Craft's truck farm near Clipper Mills. They cleared and tended crops after his two week illness ended in his death, restoring his neglected vegetable garden.
About 100 people enroll in swimming lessons at the Gallipolis pool. Daily single admission tickets bring in an average of 25 dollars.
Gallipolis report shows multiple couples obtaining licenses in weekend issuance. Names include William A Crawford and Letty Kimball of Vinton, James Moore and Rebecca Upton of Columbus, Curtis Upton and Bernice Blakeman of Columbus, Isador Miller and Maud Carolyn Smith of Gallipolis, Ray Miller and Ruth Ramsey of Webster Springs W Va. Thirty permits to wed have been issued to date in June.
Funeral services were held in Waterloo Church yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Jane Smith 74 wife of Charles Smith of the Peniel neighborhood. She died earlier this week after a long illness. Surviving are her husband and their six children.
Crossed electric wires at the home of Thomas Rutherford on Madison Avenue near the fair grounds caused a fire call to Gallipolis fire department Saturday night. There was no fire loss and the incident ended without damage.
Mrs Martin Wood of this city underwent a major surgical operation at Grant Hospital Friday. Her husband traveled to Columbus Saturday evening to visit her.
Laurelville defeated Shawnee 16 to 9 on Sunday in Shawnee. Dennison Pete Allen and Gil Allen hit three home runs for Laurelville as Green began and Weith finished on the mound with Gil Allen catching. Shawnee pitchers Devol and McKnight were opposed by Harris behind the plate.
Fifty Miss Norah Condee pupils will perform in piano recitals at First Baptist Church Gallipolis tonight and Tuesday. Tonight’s junior program features many solo pieces and small ensembles led by students such as Condee, Haskins, Beers, and Sagan with diverse selections from The Big and Little Bells to Stars and Stripes Forever. Tuesday’s advanced program opens at 8 with pieces like Soaring, Tarantella in E Minor, and Anitra’s Dance, showcasing Barbara Ashelman and Eileen Wells among others.
Gallia county reports Bell and Shaw receiving the first wheat to their mill since the quarter century mark. The grain came from Jack Burdette near Pt Pleasant and tested 60 pounds to the bushel.
Former congressman Herbert S. Bigelow of Cincinnati will address residents in City Park Thursday at 2 30 on a pension plan. He backs age pension payments of 50 dollars monthly for single persons over 60 and 80 dollars monthly for married couples.
Ladies Aid groups from Bidwell and Porter churches join for a park program in Gallipolis on July 4 featuring musical numbers and speeches with refreshments available.
Mrs. Irma Ruth Turner 30 wife of Samuel Turner died Sunday after a heart attack at Cherrington Hospital where she had an operation. She lived in Dickens Addition and is survived by husband a daughter Judy Dell and parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Donaldson and sister Mrs. Mack Dalton. Funeral arrangements are being completed.
Logan officials were elected Saturday by UMWA Local 270 at a meeting in Coonville John Hark less was named president Eugene Dicken secretary James Lavely treasurer The burial committee includes Howard Moore Cecil Weed and John Malone and the mine committee lists George Thompson William Jarvis and William Kennedy S S Kilkenny was elected check weighman
Funeral services for Mrs. J. R. Swisher were conducted Sunday afternoon in Addison with pallbearers led by her sons In Gallipolis son Harry E Swisher and sons in law E E Langdon George Maze all of Gallipolis A B McGhee D E Roush and Paul Gordon of MIddleport. Rev George Sagen officiated and burial followed at Grave Hill Cemetery. Surviving are her husband six children 13 grandchildren a brother Isaiah Thomas of White Oak a brother Oscar Thomas of Ryger and a sister Mrs Fannie Haffelt of Addison.
Edward L. Preston born in Chauncey and longtime Parkersburg area resident died Sunday at 11 am in Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg W V He had worked at the Viscose Co in Parkersburg and is survived by his wife, children Charles Lawrence Clifford The Plains Mrs James Rutter and Helen Preston all of Parkersburg The Plains place two sisters Mrs Linnie Martin The Plains and Mrs Nettie Edgell Lancaster Funeral services will be held in Parkersburg at the Rockenstein Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 pm and the body will be brought to Chauncey for burial in Nye Cemetery. the funeral party will arrive here at 4 pm.
Chauncey Floyd Ayers of Greens Run broke his right leg below the knee in an accident during a baseball game at Sand Ridge Sunday afternoon. He was treated at Dr. C. N. Sanders' office where the leg was placed in a cast.
Members of the Gallipolis Garden Club meet tonight at seven at the home of Dr. G G Kincon superintendent of the state hospital. They plan to view the extensive plantings and the spacious grounds surrounding the facility.
Chauncey a Wiener roast and outdoor games were enjoyed around a bonfire Wednesday night at the Millfield W P A recreation playground directed by Fred die Russell. Betty Russell led the event with many neighbors and families attending including the Borders Willis Lanning Russell and many others.
Chauncey Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will convene Wednesday at 1 30 p m in Mrs Thomas Hamilton's home on Mound Street with Mrs Carl Shafer in charge. Mrs Homer Johnson will lead the lesson. All women of the church are invited.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Calentine and children Laura Ruth Louise and Carlos of Stockport Ohio were weekend guests of Mrs Calentine’s sister Mrs Clifford Saffel and family on Mill Street Chauncey.
Mrs Verna Gardner Nelson of Indian River City Florida and daughters Ruth and Marion are visiting Chauncey to see her father M J Gardner, brother Karl Gardner, and other relatives.
The Chauncey Girls 4 H Club attended morning services at Chauncey Church of Christ led by Mrs Gladys Simpkins with club leader Mrs Thelma Ferrel guiding the group.
The Fuel Gas Co. started drilling on Isaiah Coughenour’s Bulaville farm in Gallia County. Nearby wells in the Berea sand are already producing in the same area.
Ann Sothern stars in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy drama Maisie Was A Lady at the Athena Theatre. Robert Young and Ruth Hussey co star in a story of a savvy showgirl in a cow town that leads to romance and a dramatic murder trial. The West set tale features Ian Hunter Cliff Edwards George Tobias and others under director Edwin L. Marin and producer J Walter Ruben.
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