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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1940

Page

12

Logan Senior Choirs Plan Two Church Services

Logan notes two church services this Sunday. The Methodist Church morning service features Rev. Stanley W. Wiant on Gods Atonement with the senior choir. the evening service has Forgiveness Always as the sermon theme by the men's chorus. Choir rehearsal is at 2 30 p m.

Logan God Stanley W. Wiant Methodist Church L. P. Mooney First Man Church Cecil Harding Jones Christ Gibson Weymueller

Elberfelds and Independents Win City League Games

In a West Grade gym showdown Elberfelds beat the Methodists 34 28 and Independents defeated Haydenville 29 25 in the Logan City League standings.

Logan Elberfelds Methodist Independents Haydenville

Two Marriage Licenses Issued on Thursday

Judge E L Ewing issued two marriage licenses in Logan on Thursday. The couples are Joseph Henry Nagle 24 laborer Columbus son of Mr and Mrs David Nagle with Geraldine Louise Randolph 21 at home Hocking County daughter of Mr and Mrs John Randolph and Mark Twain Kocheran 22 Columbus Citizen employed Columbus son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Kocheran with Lois Myers 21 at home Murray City daughter of Mr and Mrs William Myers. The Rev Amos L Heyde performed the ceremony.

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Luncheon and Club Events

Logan residents and guests attended a Wednesday luncheon at Mrs. John A. Wellman’s Mound Street home with sister Miss Jessie McManigal as joint hostess. Twenty four covers were set. social activities followed.

Glenford Has High Average

In 23 to 24 games Shawnee and Glenford battled for top scoring in the season. Shawnee totaled 936 points for 40.7 per game while Glenford reached 1214 points for 50.6 per game. Shawnee fell twice to Glenford but beat them in the county tournament. Glenford also lost twice to Pickaway Township and Shawnee. Shawnee allowed 534 points overall 27.6 per game. Glenford allowed 713 points 29 per game. Glenford’s high: 77 against Hemlock. Shawnee’s high: 59 versus Corning.

LOGAN Shawnee Glenford Pickljaway Township Pickaway Co Hemlock Corning

Amendments Approved by Chamber of Commerce

Investigation showed the referendum on two proposed amendments equaled ratification. The special meeting tonight was canceled. The amendments add a junior division to the chamber and allow directors to appoint a former board member after each annual election.

LOGAN Chamber of Commerce

Illness Strikes Landis Family in West Street Home

Mrs Earl Landis and son Owen are ill with influenza at their West Street residence. Both affected by influenza symptoms.

Logan Earl Landis Owen West St

Welfare Chief Rejects Special Probe at Ohio Hospital

Gallia County grand jury charges of gross neglect of duty at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics prompt no new investigation by Welfare Director Charles L. Sherwood. He will study the report but cites satisfaction with a prior year inquiry leading to Byron Bodimer’s dismissal for embezzlement. Dr Mary L Austin, retired after 40 years as physician and psychiatrist at the facility, remains in residence as consultant due to lack of housing.

Gallipolis Charles L. Sherwood Ohio Hospital Gallia County Grand Jury Grand Jury Byron Bodimer

Wise Porter Enter Race for Sheriff in May Primary

Gallia county news reports Fire Chief Walter Wise will seek the Republican nomination for sheriff in the May primary. He has prior service as a patrolman. Chauncey H. Porter, a resident near Thievener and son of the late Rev. John Porter, is another candidate. Sheriff E. E. Hatfield also seeks renomination.

Gallipolis Walter Wise Chauncey H. Porter Thievener John Porter E. E. Hatfield

Divorce Suit Filed by Minors in Gallipolis

Ronald Halley, 18, files for divorce from Beatrice Wells Halley, also a minor, alleging gross neglect of duty. Couple married March 4, 1939, in Gallia County.

Gallipolis Ronald Halley Beatrice Wells Halley

Return From Florida Arrivals At Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs Fred Wheeler and Mr and Mrs John Clendenin arrived Thursday from a month's vacation in Florida.

Florida Gallipolis Fred Wheeler John Clendenin

Wednesday Contract Club Meets at Mrs White Home

The Wednesday Contract Club met at the home of Mrs. Howard White on Warner Avenue with Mrs. I M Myers as substitute. High scorers were Mrs J R Hankison and Mrs Stanley W Baker. In two weeks Mrs Baker will host at her North Market Street home.

Bridge Club Anthony Toerner Alice White Mayme Rochester Charlotte Strentz Lu S Wright Sarah Rockho Robert Lee White E. Z. Bridge Club Edward Jones James Brown Howard White Warner Ave I. M. Myers J. R. Hankison Stanley W. Baker

Nomination This Year For Gallipolis Chamber Directors

The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce votes by mail to list six nominees under 40 years and six over 40. Six directors will be chosen, three from each list, by a member vote by noon March 4. Officers to be elected soon after. The annual meeting is set for March 28 at the Lafayette Hotel with remarks from George J. O'Brien of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

Charles Arthur G. P. Bush H. W. Cherrington John McNealey John W. Mootz Frank Wetherholt George J. O’brien Ohio Chamber of Commerce

National Honor Society Takes New Members

Gallipolis induction ceremonies at the local high school welcomed eight seniors Frances Condee Alice Wheeler Jean Henke Wilma Cardwell Mary Margaret Tanner Velma Dillon Dorothy Wheeler Margaret Pickens for scholarship and service. Ceremony led by Ruth Miller with Ellen Westerman Rosa Merritt Virginia Steele Wendell Lloyd John Gwinn Howard Baker. A junior group will join later, says principal Carl C. Byers.

Gallipolis National Honor Society Frances Condee Alice Wheeler Jean Henke Wilma Cardwell Mary Margaret Tanner Velma Dillon Dorothy Wheeler Margaret Pickens Ruth Miller Ellen Westerman Rosa Merritt Virginia Steele Wendell Lloyd John Gwinn Howard Baker Carl C. Byers

Fifth Son Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Briggs

Gallipolis reports the birth of a fifth son to Mr and Mrs Charles Briggs. The father works at the Luckoff store.

Gallipolis Charles Briggs Luckoff

Dance draws crowd at Riverview Recreation Center

Regular weekly dance at the Riverview Recreation Center in Gallipolis drew a large attendance last night with many residents participating.

Gallipolis Riverview Recreation Center

Attendance Above Par at Logan Senior High

Logan Senior High reports the period Jan 29 to Feb 23 shows Room 24 at 95.68 percent, school average 92.04 percent, Room 22 94.18, Room 33 94.13. Absence and tardiness rates list Room 24 at 50 percent best, Room 32S 47.22, Room 22 46.51. school average 37.19 percent. Logan Camera Club to meet next Thursday at George Clayton Shaw’s W Main St business place.

Logan Logan Senior High School Room Logan Camera Club George Clayton Shaw W. Main St

Birth of Laura Ann to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lanning

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lanning announce the birth of their daughter Laura Ann just before midnight Thursday. This is the couple's second child.

Logan Alfred Lanning Laura Ann

Tiny Squirrels Die In Tumble From Tree

Three tiny squirrels died after falling from a tree at Oak Grove Cemetery. They were taken to George Engle’s home, where the sexton attempted to feed them, but they were too small.

Logan Oak Grove Cemetery George Engle Sexton

Funeral Services Held For Walter M Haddox

Funeral services were held at the Church of the Nazarene for Walter M Haddox age 53 who died Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Wilburn. He leaves his wife one son six daughters three brothers and two sisters. Burial was in Meldrim Cemetery with Rev C B Clendenen presiding.

Logan Church of the Nazarenes Walter M. Haddox Charles Wilburn Mr. Haddox Meldrim C. B. Clendenen

City Awards Scale Contract to Mowe Oscies Company

Logan city received three bids for new scales and awarded the contract to the Mowe Oscies company after evaluating submissions.

Logan

Foundation Fund Quarterly Distribution Totals $42 573

Logan reports a quarterly state foundation fund distribution received by Supt. Samuel H. Dillon totaling $42,573.85. District allocations include Benton 3235.30 Falls 2793.47 Good Hope 3308.59 Gore 966.27 Green 3272.29 Laurel 2586.91 Laurelville Perry 4827.00 Marion 1788.96 Murray City 6035.21 Salt Creek 1725.50 Starr Washington 5957.19 Ward 6072.16.

Logan Samuel H. Dillon Benton Falls Good Hope Gore Green Laurel Laurelville-Perry Marion Murray City Salt Creek Starr-Washington Ward

Summer Employment Offered to Logan Naturalist

Logan naturalist C. W. Ziegler received his first offer for club camp work at Indian Mound Reservation near Peoria Illinois. The two week assignment would run from June 23 to July 7 if he accepts.

Logan C. W. Ziegler Indian Mound Peoria Ill Mr. Ziegler

Four Logan Residents Celebrate Feb 29 Birthdays

Logan residents marked February 28? leap day as only the fourth occurrence in four years. Parcel post carrier Millard S. Brown observed his 12th birthday alongside John Green S Culver St Mrs John Cruise and Alice Smith. Brown graduated from Lithopolis High School where eight classmates existed. two were Feb 29 births.

Logan Millard S. Brown John Green S. Culver St John Cruise W. Front Alice Smith Bowen St Mr. Brown Lithopolis High School

War Veteran Starts Petition for Sheriff

Floyd Duffy a World War II veteran and former Logan Post American Legion commander announced his petition drive in the Republican sheriff race. He works for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, is married and has one daughter.

Logan Floyd Duffy Spring St Mr. Duffy Logan Post American Legion Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

Henderson Announces Jury Assignments

Judge Phil Henderson released jury case assignments with March dates. Kienzle versus Kienzle set for March 6. Queen Insurance Co. versus Gutta Percha Paint Co. on March 15. Joseph Creek Brown against Edith Miller on March 18. J L Young against A O Kelch on March 19. Canan versus Hawk and Nutter versus Hawk on March 21. Helber against Engle on March 22.

Nutter Hawk Helber Engle

License Tags on Sale for 1940 in Logan

New license tags for 1940 went on sale under the supervision of Fred E. Hull deputy registrar. A large number of motorists asked for special numbers.

Logan Fred E. Hull

Mrs Rutter Recovering After Appendicitis Operation

Miss Josephine Keck visited Columbus on Wednesday evening to see Mrs. Isaac Rutter of Marion Township who is hospitalised and recovering from a recent appendicitis operation.

Logan Josephine Keck Columbus Isaac Rutter Marion Township

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