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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1940

Page

14

Logan Hocking County candidates rush to file

Logan Hocking County candidates rushed the election board on Thursday with 33 entrants by evening. New sheriff hopefuls include Paul Cruise of Logan and Sol Ellinger, former sheriff. Incumbent clerk J. Don W. Feather filed, as did probate judge hopeful Mrs. Rhea Pettit Bangert. Harley Meyer seeks prosecuting attorney, Ernest J. Schaal seeks county engineer, and W. E. Pete Evans plans a commissioner bid.

Logan Hocking County Election Board Paul Cruise Sol Ellinger J. Don W. Feather Rhea Pettit Bangert Harley Meyer Ernest J. Schaal C. E. Brehm

Mrs. Cora Hansel Dies At Scotts Creek Home

Mrs. Cora Hansel aged 64 died at her Scotts Creek home after weeks of illness. She leaves husband Samuel Hansel two sons Loren and Claude two brothers Carl Harden and Pearl Harden and two sisters Blanche and Ivy Harden. Funeral at Zion United Brethren Church Saturday 1:30 p.m. Rev. C. H. Bennington officiates burial in Ewing cemetery.

Falls Township Trustee Opts Not to Run for Commissioner

Logan Charles Frasure said Thursday he will not seek the commissioner’s post after circulating petitions and deciding to stay out of the race.

Logan Charles Frasure Falls Township

Oil well completion on Cora Hanes farm Sand well planned

A derrick has been completed on the Cora Hanes farm in Green Township for an oil well on the Rachelmacher estate. Plans call for a deep sand well to be sunk at this location.

Logan Cora Hanes Green Township Rachelmacher

Start Excavation for Stage Coach Inn and Community Center

Logan begins $25,000 remodeling of the Remple property on E Main St to house a service station run by Lanning Motor Co and a community center. The project includes colonial design, a 28 by 40 foot west wing, a new porch, neon sign, and second floor meeting space for clubs and youths with plans to finish by April 25.

LOGAN Remple E. Main St Lanning Motor Co Capt. Bowen Col Ford Remple W. E. Shaw James Walker F.F.A Pioneer Logan Kiwanis Club

Forfeited Land Sold by Auctioneer Lee Karr

Virtually all of the 150 parcels of forfeited land were sold this week by Auctioneer Lee Karr. The aggregate return from the sale was $2,195.

Logan Lee Karr

Logan A Couples: Burgoon Lama Wed in Laurelville

A marriage license was issued Thursday to Homer Eugene Burgoon 19 laborer Rockbridge Route 1 son of Mr and Mrs Sherman Burgoon and Florence Merle Lama 18 at home Laurelville daughter of Mr and Mrs Eldon Lama. Woodrow Crane of Haydenville was fined 15 dollars and costs and jailed 15 days by Magistrate Frank St Clair after pleading guilty to fighting.

Logan Homer Eugene Burgoon Rockbridge Rt. 1 Sherman Burgoon Florence Merle Lama Laurelville Eldon Lama Woodrow Crane Haydenville Frank St. Clair

Cars Collide on Market Street In Morning Crash

Clarence Wyckoff and Floyd Rhein scheid drove on N Market St when their cars collided Thursday morning. No injuries reported, both vehicles sustained damage.

LOGAN Clarence Wyckoff Floyd Rheinscheid N. Market St

Mandros Parents Welcome Son Logan

Mr and Mrs Frank Mandros announce the birth of their son Logan born Thursday.

Logan Frank Mandros

Traffic Signs Installed at Intersections

New signs to be placed under traffic lights read Stop On Red Light turn with caution No U turn. They were removed for repainting after a traffic code update requiring a complete stop on red before a right turn. Officials say the 2 4 turn requires careful traffic flow.

Logan R. R. Loomis

Coroner Candidates Must Be Physicians

Under a 1936 law coroner candidates must be certified physicians and laymen are not eligible. Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen called the statute to the election board’s attention. Four candidates filed for the office—Karl E. Poling Paul Hartman George H. Spang and Raymond Amos—will be ineligible under the enactment.

Revival Meetings At Pilgrim Holiness Church West Logan

Revival services are under way at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in West Logan led by Rev. Paul Lucas and Mrs. Lucas. Nightly at 7:15 an accordion and guitar ensemble provides special music with Rev. W E Appleman assisting alongside the pastor.

Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church West Logan Paul Lucas

Weideman Family Guests of Bells During Homeward Trip

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Weideman and daughter Hope of Mr. Pleasant Michigan visit Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bell in the city. The Weidemans are en route home after a southern trip. Mr. Weideman is a former state legislator and business associate of Mr. Bell.

Logan A. J. Weideman Hope Pleasant Mich C. H. Bell Weideman Mr. Bell Weidemans Mr. Weideman

Hospital Roundup Reports Dismissals and Surgeries

Mrs. Wealthey Perry of Logan was discharged from Cherrington Hospital Thursday. Mrs. John Wooten of Murray City had an appendicitis operation, as did Clifford Ayres of Nelsonville, at the same hospital on Thursday.

Logan Hospital Logan Wealthey Perry Cherrington Hospital John Wooten Murray City Clifford Ayres Nelsonville

Logan-A crew removes steel rail on Brush Fork spur

A Logan-A work crew, led by Dick Green, is removing steel rail from the Brush Fork spur of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad using a local crane. Separately, Bessie Hook files for divorce from Abie Hook on cruelty grounds. they wed in Circleville on May 11, 1931, and have no children.

LOGAN Brush Fork Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Dick Green Bessie Hook Abie Hook Circleville

Haskins Recovering After Major Operation

James L. Haskins age 76, said to be Gallipolis oldest active businessman, is recovering from a major operation at Holzer Hospital after surgery.

Haskins Gallipolis James L. Haskins Holzer Hospital

Gone With the Wind Theme Social in Rempel Mansion

Logan notes describe a Tourist Club gathering at the Rempel Mansion on E Main Street. Mrs R R Lanning hosted a Colonial era party with tea, programs, and a review of A Peculiar Treasure by Edna Ferber.

M. H. Cherrington Joe Case Charles Notestone H. M. Whitcraft Edgar C. Paul Howard Ralston Georgia Hansel Vera Mullins

New Deal Bridge Club Hosts Busy Wednesday Evening

Miss Marie Frasch hosted a two table bridge night on W Main Street with Miss Rosemary Rechtenwaldt winning high scores. Guests included Mrs Merritt Rheinscheld and several club members as refreshments were served.

Marie Frasch New Deal Bridge Club W. Main St Miss Frasch Rosemary Rechtenwaldt Merritt Rheinscheld Clara Graham Betty Kessler Margaret Gertrude Evelyn Miller

Le Jardin De Fleur Club Meets At Country Home

Le Jardin De Fleur Club held a Wednesday luncheon at the country home of Mrs. Otto Tles with Easter flowers on display. Mrs. William Loomis led the business session and Mrs. Laura McCormick read a poem by Mrs. Sam Jones. Next gathering set for Mrs. Carl Brandt’s home on N Spring Street.

Otto Tles le Jardin de Fleur Club William Loomis Laura McCormick Sam Jones Carl Brandt N. Spring Street

Jolly Twelve Club Meets at Carbon Hill Home

The Jolly Twelve Club held a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Don Dawley’s Carbon Hill home with a 1:30 luncheon. St Patrick day decor, a business session led by Mrs Zoe Blosser, and a social hour for Chinese checkers followed. Winners were Mrs Charles Green and Mrs Pearl Seaman. Next meeting at Mrs Clifford Hawks home. Attendees included Mrs Henry Kammerling, Mrs Ben Bailey, Mrs Jerry Matheny, Mrs Blosser, Mrs Frank Hawk, Mrs Albert Smith, Mrs D O Sparnow, Mrs Green, Mrs Leaman, and the hostess.

Jerry Matheny Blosser Frank Hawk Albert Smith D. O. Sparnow Green Leaman

Social Notes from Syracuse and Nearby Communities

Syracuse society items report Mrs. F A Shumway and Mrs. Frank Capehart as guests at the Chester Garden Club event. William Stobart and Mrs. George Rea joined the garden club visit to Pt. Pleasant. the Rea family has boat work between Huntington and Cincinnati.

Syracuse F. A. Shumway Twilight Garden Club Pomeroy Frank Capehart Chester Garden Club Benjamin Quisenberry Athens William Bartoe Syracuse Enterprise United Brethern Churches George Henderson Burlingham College Road Ernest Leifheit and Henderson Thomas Snowball J. E. Carleton Marvin Roberts Charles Wagner George Gilmore Bradbury Eagles Syracuse Methodist Church C. B. Weese Bert Weese Earl Nease John Weese Columbus E. Howard Cadle Newton Roush Herbert Zeiher Mary Ann Tom May Middleport C. P. Williams

Stone Axe Displayed as Possible Mound Builders Relic

W Saxton of Thurman shows a hand somely modeled stone axe found in his barn lot. Experts viewing the axe incline to believe it is of Mound Builders origin rather than of later Indian origin.

Gallipolis W. Saxton Thurman

Man Honored for 50 Years Membership at Knights

Logan residents gathered Wednesday evening as Fred W. Stracke received a 50 year membership award at the Knights of Pythias. Carl F. Byerly presided as chancellor commander, Lloyd Heinlein earned the esquire rank, and music was provided by Harry Woltz J. B. Humphrey Elmer Fields and Charles Potts. Lunch followed the lodge session.

Logan Knights of Pythias Fred W. Stracke Carl F. Byerly Lloyd Heinlein Harry Woltz J. B. Humphrey Elmer Fields Charles Potts

Norval South Honored At Birthday Party

Mrs. Norval South hosted a surprise birthday party for her husband at their McArthur home on March 9 with music by Arch Stanley, W. H. South, and Norval South. A potluck supper followed. cakes were decorated by Mrs. Arch Stanley and Mrs. W. H. South. Numerous relatives and friends attended from Dayton, Athens, Columbus, and nearby towns.

McArthur Norval South R. D Arch Stanley W. H. South South Martin Chilcote Londonderry Anthony Kell William Kell Della Della Kell Dayton James Blackford Athens Melvin Allensville Arthur Farnsworth Basil Farnsworth Gifford Fee

Patrolman Speaks At Grange Meeting

State Highway Patrolman C. H. Baker spoke at Pomona Grange in Ewing Grange Hall on safety measures. Miss Mary Blum gave a history of St. Patrick's Day. The group sang together and refreshments were served after the meeting.

LOGAN C. H. Baker Pomona Grange Ewing Grange Hall Mary Blum St. Patrick’s Day

Man Pleads Guilty To Threat Charge

Lawrence Byrd Logan pleaded guilty to making menacing threats to Lloyd Canan. He was fined 50 dollars, costs, and jailed ten days. The court suspended 25 dollars of the costs if he does not molest Canan again.

Logan Lawrence Byrd Dallas Kinser Lloyd Canan

Crow Hunters Receive Bounty Payments in Perry Township

A group led by Pearl McClelland Wayne Bowers F O Wolf and Kenneth McClelland presented 803 crow heads for bounty payments. They received 200 75 dollars for the largest number surrendered here in years. Earlier the same group submitted 406 heads for payment. The men reside in Perry Township.

Logan Pearl McClelland Wayne Bowers F. O. Wolf Kenneth McClelland Perry Township

Rio Grande Social Notes Highlight Choir and Recitals

Rio Grande week features the college choir’s Easter cantata The Seven Last Words of Christ at Calvary Baptist Church Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority presents Richard Southwick in violin recital March 11 Southwick serves as music supervisor at Rio Grande Public Schools Social visits include Mrs S E Jenkins with John Ivan Richards in Gallipolis and Mrs Harvey Calhoon with Velma visiting Earl Hanning in Athens Illness recovery for Mrs Lawrence Lundy Deputation Team of the College Christian Association led Methodist Church services May and Mollie Fulton hosted Ada Ferguson and Anna Topping from Bidwell Florence Roush Trainer a former Rio Grande College student visited Gallipolis March 7 Ray Troth hosted bridge club March 9 and a Women’s Athletic Association tea dance Friday night.

Rio Grande Calvary Baptist Church Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority Richard Southwick Southwick S. E. Jenkins John Ivan Richards Gallipolis Harvey Calhoon Velma Ada Ferguson Anna Topping Bidwell Florence Roush Rioyy Grande College Maxine Wickline Evans Ray Troth Women’s Athletic Association

Will Release Street Project on Monday

County Engineer E N Leonard says the citys 25000 street improvement project will be released by the Zanesville WPA office on Monday.

Street Gallipolis E. N. Leonard Zanesville WPA

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