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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

7

Boy and Scout Campaign Aims for Hocking County

The Boy and Girl Scout drive in Hocking County has raised 700 dollars per report by co chair Charles C Achauer. B O Nixon plans to manage Scout equipment and build 18 scout shacks near his store. Dr Frederick W Blame says inter troop swimming meets and day hikes are set for summer. Efforts push more Scouts into Camp Lazarus reservation with four jobs scheduled. Two weeks camping cost 11 dollars per scout. Harry J Stevanton notes Central Ohio goals near attainment. George Fee discusses senior scouting in Mar latte and plans for an explorer troop in Logan next fall. Bob Scanland closes meeting on extending and improving Hocking County Scouting.

Uogan Hocking County Charles C. Achauer B. 0. Nixon Frederick W. Blame Camp Lazarus Harry J. Stev Anton Ohio Reh Columbus George Fee Marlatte Logan Bob Scanland Ml 1 Estetante

McKinley Club Reorganizes In County Republican Drive

McKinley Republican Club held a Wednesday reorganizational meeting at the Rempel Building on West Main Street with about 30 attendees. William Ricketts named president. other officers elected include Martin Le, Floyd Stitt, Murray Cly, Ralph Moor Lead, Belford Aarbarger, Fred Carpenter, Wesley Org, and Mark Ricker. The group aims to launch a broad membership drive and unify county Republicans for the upcoming campaign. Central committee and McKinley workers organization will share headquarters for meetings.

Belford Aarbarger Fred Carpenter Wesley Org Mark Ricker Trum Fis Sapitis Compiewes Central McKinley Republican Club The Workers Organization

June Marriages Surge in Hocking County Records

A new record for marriage licenses issued in Hocking County shows 28 marriages for June, more than one per day on average. If the pace continues, the county’s monthly record will be shattered.

Hocking

Stray Dogs Being Continued Search in Hocking County

Warden Howard Brooks continues the stray dog search across Hocking County reporting no rabies. A few dogs show running fits while sheep killing remains minimal with only one case in Good Hope Township reported.

Logan Hocking County Howard Brooks Good Hope Township

Logan Club Plans Huge Hocking County Fair

Logan plans for the Hocking County Fair include a September event with families gathering for exhibitions across the county. Local organizers Thomas Cottey and Johnson Smith led recent efforts, with 64 participants expected and a Carbon Hill venue hosting July 4 yard events.

Hocking County Logan Thomas Cottey Johnson Smith Haybron Carbon Hill Church Yard Carbon Ll Floyd Bobbie Shirley Mira Glen Duffy Athens Earl Landis Clarence Landis Akron Owen Landis Albert Leonard Joe Karah Logan-Mingo Nelsonville James Smart Charles Rob Inson St Murray City Logan Wednesty Ralph Kimble Springs Wesk-Mtan Kimble Charles Kimble West Second Melrose Harbaugh Columbus C.F. Teeethorn Harbaugh

Thomas Beats Mowerys in Extra Inning Drama

A late surge gives Thomas a walk off win in extra innings over Mowerys. Jim is credited with a key double after two down and two walks, determining a tight contest. Public health meeting attendance noted in the sparse recap.

Thomas Mowerys Sean Edie Batteen Jim Seige Scott Lps Sas

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