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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1940

Page

14

Capacity Crowds Fill Logan High Gym for Cage Tournament

Logan High School’s auditorium is expected to be taxed as the sectional Class B basketball tournament runs Friday and Saturday. Fred Burchfield, manager, plans to seat at least 4 000 across the four sessions, with Athens county teams Ames Bern Glouster and Jacksonville Trimble advancing and Shawnee and Grenford expected to send large delegations.

Logan Logan High School Fred Burchfield Athens County Ames-Bern Glouster Jacksonville-Trimble Shawnee Grenford

Zaleski Athletes Honored at School Banquet

Sixty persons attended the annual basketball banquet on Tuesday March 5 at six o'clock hosted by the mothers of the boys and girls teams. John Bedinghaus spoke of school patron cooperation while Margaret Ann Bedinghaus played violin. Letters were awarded to both teams with trophies and gifts presented by Supt. Leach and Coach Arthur George.

Robert Loper B. T. Grover Ohio University Supt. Leach Kenneth Leach Arthur George Mr. Leach Mr. George

Pastor Called To Home Of Brother In Fort Oglethorpe

The South Hayden Willie Church of God reports Rev Mary Wahl left for Fort Oglethorpe Georgia due to her brother’s serious illness in hospital. She was joined by her sister Mrs M L Latta of Corning. The service schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 and evening events led by Rev Carl Short and Rev Shubert with midweek prayer.

Logan Episcopal To Hold Special Program

Logan parish announces Passion Sunday at St. Pauls Church with Morning Prayer Litany and sermon by Sam F Downer at 10 30 am Weekday services set for Thursday March 14 at 7 30 pm led by Rev Robert G Purrington Easter services March 24 at 9 am led by Diocesan Missionary Smythe H Lindsay

Samuel F. Downer St. Paul Episcopal Church Smythe H. Lindsay St. Matthew Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde St. John Church Laurel Township Talmadge C. Gregory Enterprise United Brethren Church Bethany

Ordination services for Cheshire Baptist pastor set

The ordination of the Rev. E. S. Higginbotham at Cheshire Baptist Church is planned for Monday March 11 at 7 30 p m Reverend Charles A Weed of Rio Grande will deliver the sermon with ministers W T Packer of Rio Grande T T Shelton of Racine Baptist Church and A R Starx of Pomeroy Baptist Church participating Higginbotham presently serves as Cheshire Baptist Church pastor.

E. S. Higginbotham Cheshire Baptist Church Charles A. Weed Rio Grande W. T. Packer T. T. Shelton Racine Baptist Church A. R. Starx Pomeroy Baptist Church Higginbotham

Carbon Hill Church to Hear Evangelist

The Carbon Hill Church of Christ will meet Sunday in the Monday Schoolhouse for Bible study at 1 45 p m. The Rev C M Clouston evangelist will preach on An Altar to the Unknown God at 2 30 p m.

Carbon Hill

Albany Circuit Sunday Schedule at Pearl Chapel and Snowville

Albany Methodist Circuit lists Sunday School at 9:30 led by Don Young superintendent, Church Service at 10:30, Epworth League at 6:45, Pearl Chapel 1:15, Snowville 2:30. Includes programs for Albany and Snowville.

Albany Albany Methodist Circuit Don Young

Local Social Notes Highlight Sewing and Card Clubs

Logan and area residents host the Wednesday Evening Sewing Club at N Market Street with Miss Virginia Smith assisting. Comet Club, Bible Class, and Contract Club entertainments are noted with upcoming social plans and contest results among members and guests.

Logan Players Guild Meets in Chamber of Commerce Rooms

Carl Harsh presided at a Wednesday night meeting where a financial report showed proceeds from recent plays covered expenses. Charles Gibson announced April 22 as the date for a three act play presentation. Elsie Martin spoke on new New York stage plays and scenes from Romeo and Juliet were read.

Carl Harsh Logan Players Guild Chamber of Commerce Charles Gibson Elsie Martin New York

Bradbury Circuit Church Services Announced

The Bradbury Bradford Dexter Churches of Christ circuit schedules a 9 30 morning service with Rev J P Miller titled A Morning With the Psalms. Evening activities include Christian Endeavor at Bradford and Dexter preaching at 7 30 p m. An evangelistic revival with O W Williams and the Meigs Victory Band is set for Monday night in McArthur with circuit members attending.

Bradbury Bradbury-Bradford-Dexter Churches of Christ J. P. Miller Bradford Dexter Jesus Circuit Rutland McArthur Meigs Victory O. W. Williams Christian Endeavor

Revival at Orbiston Church Ends Weekend Preaching

Revival continues at Orbiston Methodist Church as Rev. S C Elsen conducts services each evening at 7 pm. Jacksonville charges at 9 am Trimble at 9 40 am and Chauncey at 10 30 am with morning services and two more days planned.

Jacksonville Trimble Chauncey Orbiston Methodist Church S. C. Elsen

The Cross Topic At The Plains Church

The Rev. Stanley Jeffery will preach at The Plains Methodist Church Sunday at 10 15 a m on The Cross God s Answer to Man s Need A mid week Lenten service will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m and the topic will be Lenten Experience

Stanley Jeffery Plains Methodist Church

To Hold Union Class Meeting at Luhrig

An old fashioned Athens County union class meeting will be held at 2 p m Sunday at the Luhrig Pilgrim Holiness Church under the direction of the pastor Fred Lusic.

Athens County Union Luhrig Pilgrim Holiness Church Fred Lusic

Ladies Guild and Sorority Meet This Week

Trinity Lutheran Ladies Guild met Thursday evening at the Parish Hall with Mrs. Russell Karshner and Mrs. John Ohlinger as hostesses. Delta Theta Tau Sorority planned to meet Monday at Bell Hall for initiation and business. Miss Marjorie Henderson and Miss Betty Hall to be initiated. Mrs. Rex Johnson hosted Sew-It Club at her home Wednesday. needlework and refreshments followed. Attendees included Mrs. Ernest Price, Mrs. Sterling Smith, Mrs. Robert Mohler, Mrs. Harry Reichley, Mrs. Kenneth Fitzgerald, and Mrs. James L. Young. In two weeks the club will meet at Mrs. Reichley’s on B. Front St.

Stanley W. Baker N. Market St Virginia Smith John Roberts Robert Gano Sarah Turner Martha Getz Dorothy Roberts Marguerite Rohrer Marjorie Brandt Paul Galvin Nelsonville Howard F. White Comet Club John Guess E. Front St Carl Mohler Haydenville M. E Lewis Ingram John Gaston S. H. Hardgrove C. S. Matheny Homer Carter W. F. Bancroft Nelson Skiver Frank Allen Willard Seel Victor Simiele Contract Club Midland Place W. D. Braddock Carlos Gaffin Blossers Restaurant Charles Eberst Ladies Guild Trinity Lutheran Church Russell Karshner John Ohlinger Delta Theta Tau Sorority Bell ‘Hall Marjorie Henderson Betty Hall Lena Adcock Ann Shaw Virginia Sprankel Rex Johnson Ernest Price Sterling Smith Robert Mohler Harry Reichley Kenneth Fitzgerald James L. Young

Players Guild Presents Three One Act Plays at Logan High

Logan High School Auditorium hosts three one act plays by the Players Guild on March 15 at 8 PM. The Navy home comedy features Marie Parry and others, The Valiant drama stars Helen Allen and Curtis Henderson, All Night Service mystery comedy includes Martha Ann Kinser and more.

Logan—Players Guild Logan High School Navy Fioles Marie Parry Lois Heyde Anita Geiger Martha Steele Mary Martin Thelma Lehman Betty List Bill Johnston Helen Allen Curtis Henderson Bill Kimble Eldon Carr John Sloan Martha Ann Kinser Dorothy Boyle Bette Anne Brown Eleanor Anthony Margaret Morley Martha Walsh Betty Heine Bartelle Hamilton Bill Shaw Kirby Snyder Clayton Hoskins Ray Walsmith Jean Weltner Esther Knox Dorothy Shriner Helen Blair Thelma Freese Pauline Mowery Bud Fox Tommy Brehm Jimmy McGonagle Kath Brooker Jean Hurley Dorothy Harman Dolores Rheinscheid Marjorie Hartman Pauline Shaffer

Man Skeptical Of Ground Hog Adage In Logan

Logan resident Howard Clark questions the ground hog adage after a dog attacked and killed one in his front yard. He notes the incident on February 2 and doubts the animal will retreat to its den if it sees its shadow.

Logan Howard Clark Enterprise

Economist To Aid Farmers With Problems At Extension Office

Logan Floyd Delashmutt economist attends an all day session at the extension service office. He meets numerous farmers to help them complete their farm account books and discuss management problems.

Logan — Floyd Delashmutt Extension Service Office

Two Local Women Undergo Major Surgeries Thursday

Mrs. Gerald Baird of Nelsonville and Eva La Follette of Buchtel underwent significant operations at Cherrington Hospital on Thursday morning, with both listed as having procedures at the facility.

Grange Leader Kirk to Speak at Logan Meeting

Logan will host Walter Kirk master of the Ohio State Grange to deliver the main address at the Hocking County Fish and Game Association meeting Friday evening March 15. A seafood dinner will be served.

Logan Walter Kirk Ohio State Grange Hocking County Fish and Game Association

Wolfe couple confined by influenza at Logan home

Mr and Mrs Pearl Wolfe are ill with influenza and confined to their home on West Hunter Street. Mr Wolfe works on the Logan post office staff.

Logan Mrs. Pearl Wolfe W. Hunter St Mr. Wolfe Logan Post Office

Mack Mount Ill in Athens Pneumonia Case

Mack Mount of this city is seriously ill in Athens with pneumonia.

Mack Mount Logan Athens

Illness Report for Lloyd Heinlein

Lloyd Heinlein, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Heinlein of West Main Street, is ill.

Lloyd Logan Lloyd Heinlein Harry Heinlein W. Main St

Logan Council Studies New Garbage Ordinance

Members of the Logan City Council met Thursday evening to study provisions of the newly introduced garbage collection ordinance.

Logan

Eugene Wright Seeks Republican Nomination for Common Pleas Judge

Eugene Wright announced Thursday his bid for the Republican nomination for common pleas judge. A 35 member petitioning committee backed his entry. Wright is a former two term county prosecutor and past president of the Hocking County Bar Association, and he belongs to local Masonic bodies.

Hocking County Bar Association

Logan Churches Cooperate for Good Friday Services

Logan area churches plan Palm Sunday and Easter goals with 500 in Sunday School and 800 for Easter. They join Good Friday services at the Methodist Church and outline morning and evening sermons, choirs, and youth activities across local congregations.

Logan Churches Stanley W. Wiant Methodist Church Giant Love Christ Mary L. P. Mooney Epworth League Methodist

Airplane Purchased For Commercial Use In City

Gallipolis residents Rufus Elcessor and Douglas Mullineaux along with R H Melrose of Pt Pleasant bought an Aeronca Model K monoplane to replace a prior crash. The craft will run passenger flights and student instruction from the local flying field. Russell Kerr, a licensed pilot, has leased the airport for training.

Gallipolis Rufus Elcessor Douglas Mullineaux R. H. Melrose Pt. Pleasant Marion C. Wedge Russell Kerr

Second survey on Chickamauga Creek bridge ends with no start date

Gallia State Highway Department completed a second survey at the Chickamauga Creek bridge west of Gallipolis. There is no indication when construction on a new structure will begin.

Gallipolis State Highway Department Chickamauga Creek

Chapel Grange initiates four candidates

Logan Miller Chapel Grange initiated four candidates Wednesday evening. Receiving the work were Mr and Mrs Oscar Rhein scheld, Miss Catharine Stoughton and Hubert D Lappen. Refreshments followed the business session. Next meeting will be held on March 20.

Logan — Miller Chapel Grange Oscar Rheinscheld Catharine Stoughton Hubert D. Lappen

Mrs Isaac Rutter Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Isaac Rutter of Marion Township was discharged from Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus to her home on Thursday after an appendicitis operation two weeks ago. She is reported recovering.

Logan Isaac Rutter Marion Township Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Mrs Hildebrandt Ill

Mrs Hildebrandt is ill and her husband F. H. Hildebrandt reports she is confined at home awaiting medical care.

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