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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

14

Churches Unite For Lenten Prayer at Logan Homes

Local churches sponsor a union Lenten prayer program at private Logan residences every Friday night from 7:30 to 8:30. Public services pair with WCTU involvement at multiple homes across Logan with listed leaders and hosts such as James Blosser and E B White.

Logan United Brethren, Presbyterian, Nazarene Methodist James Blosser Zanesville Ave E B. White Robert Work F. Hunter St Emma McLain Albert Blick Bowen St George Hooper E. B. White W. Hunter St Bert Bell WCTU Frank Frasure W. Third St Co. W. Graham Frank Brooks Freisner Ave D. C. Walker L. O. Bort S. Market St Cecil H. Jones Clarence Woodard William Maffin George Hengst N. Walnut St C. W. Graham L. P. Mooney E. Second St Tom Connor

Students dramatize Julius Caesar at LOGAN-Special Junior High

A Wednesday gym assembly featured a Julius Caesar classroom drama with costumed cast led by Tommy Brehm Jimmy McGonagle Jimmy Crabbe Jack Lee Harry Walker William Cable Leonard Sturgill Ed Kemper Bob Robinson Eileen Rutherford Katherine Ford Eddie Cole Lucius Ringhiser Danny Dew Bill Johnson Francis Erwin Ethel Scott Isabel Scott Carl Schrader Julia Pickrell Ave Maria performed by Helen Haas Harold Kessler Jack Brown and America in Latin by Mary Brown Mary Addock Mary Walters Margaret Thomas Jane Karshner Lethe Hiles. The program was planned by Della Webb Ruth Armstrong and Mary Lemon.

Helen Haas Harold Kessler Jack Brown America Mary Brown Mary Adcock Mary Walters Margaret Thomas Jane Karshner Lethe Hiles Jerry Hammon Clayton Hoskins Sylvia Eichel Hazel Helber Francis Krinn Della Webb Ruth Armstrong Mary Lemon

Will Attend Double Funeral at Stout

Mr and Mrs J W Coleman will travel to Stout Adams County Friday to attend a double funeral for Elijah Coleman and his wife victims of a motor accident near Portsmouth Monday evening The deceased is a nine child Adams County family member with four brothers and four sisters including the county school head as a brother The family had gathered in Adams County just over a week ago.

LOGAN J. W. Coleman Stout Adams County Elijah Coleman Portsmouth

Greco Divorce Action Filed Over Cruelty and Neglect

Marvene Greco sues Charles C. Greco for divorce alleging cruelty and neglect. Married June 15 1935. She seeks alimony and to resume the name Marvene Kuhn.

Logan Marvene Greco Charles C. Greco Marvene Kuhn

Logan Banker Speaks at Logan-Rolland PTA Meeting

Logan-Rolland Bright addressed the Parent-Teacher Association in Union Furnace on Wednesday evening. He spoke on thrift from a banker’s viewpoint, using thrift as the meeting theme.

Logan Rolland Bright Union Furnace Parent-Teacher Association Mr. Bright

School Methods Studied by Local Educator

Charles Christman of Buchtel High School visited Logan schools to study methods. He spoke with junior high staff in the morning and surveyed the senior high in the afternoon. Christman is the son of Mr and Mrs G W Christman of this city.

Logan Charles Christman Buchtel High School Christman G. W. Christman

Classes seek extension of exchange at Senior High

Logan reports Home Economics and Industrial Arts classes returned to regular schedule after six week exchange. The classes were so popular they requested a further extension of the exchange work.

Logan

Logan Social Notes Highlights Society Gathering and Debates

The Women's Foreign Missionary Society met at the Methodist Church with devotions, a study on India, and a 70th anniversary ceremony. Ohio Wesleyan and William and Mary debate teams appeared in Logan for alumni dinner and a debate at Logan High School. Local clubs, guests, and a cancer awareness drive were reported along with a book club gathering and community meals.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Church Warren Bright Gladys Clutton India John Lee Edgar Hillyer Walter Prather Foreign Missionary Organization Allen Adams George Wonn Thomas Connor Wayne Price Walter Brehm Adam Schaal A. M. Brown Roy Stallsmith Velma Skinner Ohio Wesleyan University William and Mary College Logan Ohio Wesleyan Presbyterian Church Carlos Brashares Roy Diem James Watkins William and Mary Logan High School Russell Driver William Case Joseph Stone Stedman Eyre Case Joe S. Case Joseph Brashares Alfred Carpenter

Brick Delivery for Logan Street Paving Starts

The Logan Street paving project moves forward with 100 000 new brick provided by the State Highway Department and 56 tons of asphalt to be supplied as Route 75 crosses the street. State funds for the project total about $4.

LOGAN Mulberry St R. R. Loomis State Highway Department

Moore Ross Bowlers Win at Lancaster

In Lancaster on Tuesday Moore Ross beat Logan in a three game match. Logan's high scorers were J Columber with 604 and John St Clair with 579. Team totals: Logan 2740, Moore Ross 2762.

Moore-Ross Lancaster Logan Hawkinson Treads Moore- Ross J. Columber John St. Clair St.Clair Connors Struble Columber Johnson North White Keaton McAnespie Hoffines

Scout Troop 160 Receives New Charter

Scout Troop 160 at the Presbyterian Church gathered Tuesday evening with Scoutmaster Alfred B. Campbell. Dr. W. F. Blume spoke on Senior Scouting, Harry L. Smith recalled camping as boys and now, Richard Reynolds urged advancement. A new charter and registration cards were issued.

Logan Presbyterian Church Alfred B. Campbell W. F. Blume Harry L. Smith Richard Reynolds

Junior Tourist Book Club reviews Song of Years

Mrs. Dean Collison hosted the Junior Tourist Book Club at Bowen Street. After a business session led by Miss Kathryn Wright, Mrs. C. F. Rauch reviewed Song of Years by Bess Streeter Aldrich. Lynch was served. guests included Mrs. Paul Collison Mrs. Robert Rochester and Miss Cleo Haely.

R. A. Henderson White House Fred Hull Earl Elberfeld County Board of Aid Logan W. B. Lacock Women's Field Army For the Control of Cancer Lacock National Federations of Women's Clubs Emerson Poston Bess Streeter Aldrich Newell Grooms Dean Collison Bowen St Katheryn Wright C. F. Rauch Lynch Paul Collison Robert Rochester Cleo Haely

Mrs Walter Gray Taken To Columbus Hospital

Mrs Walter Gray of this city was taken to a Columbus hospital Tuesday afternoon for treatment.

Logan Walter Gray Columbus

Logan Scout Court of Honor Set for March 23

Logan hosts the quarterly Boy Scout Court of Honor for Hocking District on Thursday March 23. Harley Meyer announces troop boards of review will occur beforehand. Eligible Scouts will be certified to the scout office and a parent friendly program accompanies the ceremonies.

Logan Hocking Harley Meyer

Flu Strikes County Auditor and Deputies in Logan

Auditor elect Kenneth R. Fitzgerald falls ill with influenza and goes home on Wednesday. Deputies Blanche England and Margaret Soliday had been ill but have recovered enough to return to work.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Blanche England Margaret Soliday

Name Sands As Manager

Columbus Ohio today announced 15 local office managers of the unemployment compensation bureau. Appointments by Herschel C. Atkinson fill vacancies from probationary dismissals for efficiency. From civil service lists Howard H. Sands of Logan was named.

Columbus WUP Bureau of Herschel C. Atkinson Bureau Howard H. Sands Logan

Saint Patrick Day Party Held by Logan Pioneer Youth Group

LOGAN Pioneer Youth Group met at Miss Margaret McBroom home in Falls Township for a St Patrick s Day party. Frances Funk read with James Smoot singing two solos with Lois Heyde at the piano. Mary Blum spoke on St Patrick s Day. Games and contests followed. Guests included Josephine Iles Ralph Hite and Robert Hansley.

Logan—Pioneer Margaret McBroom Falls Township Frances Funk James Smoot Lois Heyde Mary Blum Josephine Iles Ralph Hite Robert Hansley

Circus Night at Kiwanis Club in Logan

Tuesday evening at the Kiwanis in Logan the White House hosted a circus style program. D W Feather Gerald Lanning and Clayton Scheide led the entertainment and Fred Burchfield spoke at length on a problematic matter.

Logan Kiwanis Club White House D. W. Feather Gerald Lanning Clayton Scheide Entertainment Committee Fred Burchfield

Townsend Groups Plan Lancaster Rally Weekend

In Lancaster many members of local Townsend organizations plan a district rally Sunday afternoon and evening. Meetings are scheduled for 2:30 and 7:30 with lunch served.

Logan Townsend Lancaster

Mrs. Mary A. Purdum Improves From Illness

Mrs. Mary A. Purdum of this city is slowly recovering from an extended illness. She hopes to resume her duties as Maccabee representative for the district soon.

Logan Mary A. Purdum Maccabee

New Studebaker Models Shown To Regional Dealers

Stratton Auto Sales of Athens and Charles Geil Motor Sales of Logan led a dealer delegation to Cleveland for a Studebaker Motor Corporation luncheon at the Hotel Statler. J W Merrin welcomed Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania dealers before C Scott Fletcher outlined four years of engineering work and safety and comfort intact. The Champion line was previewed after a factory tour and will be priced in the lowest class. Attendees included A C Stratton Spinny Robinson Nick Hartley Carlos M Hatcher and Charles Geil.

Stratton Auto Sales Athens Charles Geil Motor Sales Logan Cleveland Studebaker Motor Corporation Statler J. W. Merrin Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania C. Scott Fletcher South Bend A. C. Stratton Spinny Robinson Nick Hartley Carlos M. Hatcher the Messenger Charles Geil

Beekeepers Discuss Inspector Job at Hocking Meeting

Dr. Charles A. Reese will conduct examinations for all applicants for the Hocking County bee inspector post. Dr. W. E. Dunham of Ohio State University spoke on Bee Culture. A round table followed the discussion. 26 members attended.

Logan Hocking Beekeepers Association Charles A. Reese Hocking County Reese W. E. Dunham Ohio State University Dunham

Mrs John D Brown Dies at 66 Near Junction City

Mrs John D Brown aged 66 near Junction City died at her home on Wednesday while doing housework. She sat to rest and died before a physician arrived. She is survived by her husband and six children Frank at home Charles of Michigan Mrs Carl Bell Mrs Grace Poling Mrs J Ashbaugh Logan and Mrs Clarence Danison near Lancaster. Funeral services are arranged by a local mortician.

Logan John D. Brown Junction City Frank Charles Michigan Carl Bell Grace Poling J. Ashbaugh Clarence Danison Lancaster

Logan's 1874 mayor J. H. M. Houston remembered with relic

A photo of Logan's early mayor J. H. M. Houston wearing a vest from his inaugural day is on display. The exhibit was brought to the city by Isadore Johnston Vance and Lulu M. Johnston, cousins of the late mayor.

Logan J. H. M. Houston Houston Isadore Johnston Vance Lulu M. Johnston

Sale of Cars Improves in Hocking Co

Logan dealers report higher new car sales in March than February with a daily unit sold so far this month. Industry observers expect the pace to continue or exceed as March is typically strong for local auto dealers.

Hocking Co Logan

Added additions advance at East and West Grade schools

Work on new additions to the East and West Grade school buildings continues quickly with better weather. Outside walls and partitions are being laid. Rev. Amos L. Heyde of St. Matthew Lutheran Church spoke at Sugar Grove Wednesday evening and will preach at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Lancaster tonight.

LOGAN Amos L. Heyde St. Matthew Lutheran Church Sugar Grove St. Paul's Lutheran Church Lancaster

Blum baby born named Judith Kay

Logan and Mrs Howard Blum of Enterprise announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday named Judith Kay. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Luther Blum of Enterprise.

Logan Howard Blum Enterprise Judith Kay Luther Blum

Iles Confined by Gallstones at Logan Home

M B Iles of the Junior High School faculty is confined at home this week due to gallstones and related complications.

M. B. Iles Logan

Rev Amos Heyde Visits Aged Mother In Loudenville

The Rev Amos L Heyde traveled to Loudenville on Monday to visit his aged mother Mrs Racheal Heyde who has been in failing health for several months.

Logan Amos _ L. Heyde Loudenville Racheal Heyde

Vineland School No. 2 Still Serves Arvin Students

In Arvin California the Little Red School House known as Vineland School No. 2 remains active teaching 37 pupils from first through eighth grade. The red-painted building sits about ten miles from the city.

School OF Pastarvin Calif Babson Harford

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Shirley Temple Logan Banker I. R Goldberg Shapiro Worster Zenner’s Dept Kroger's M. H. Cherrington C. F. Acker Miami Fla W. P. Wetherill James Young Rudolph Lortz George Gribble David Sterling Smith Margaret Ann Smith Logan Street Name Sands Circus Derella
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