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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1939

Page

12

Logan Manufacturing Co. Sale Questioned by Solicitor

Judge Phil Henderson denied a motion to confirm the sale of the Logan Manufacturing Co. property on Logan's E Front Street. A single bidder, Mrs. Cordelia Davis, offered 4001, while taxes and assessments total about 12000. County officials objected to tax clearance by settlement and the matter is set for further action.

Logan Logan Manufacturing Co Phil Henderson E. Front St Court House Cordelia Davis Harley Meyer Hubert D. Lappen Robert N. White Kenneth Fitzgerald Henderson Meyer

Stairway Removed in Opera House Block Conversion

A stairway to the room in the Opera House Block was removed this week. The second floor stage area is being repurposed into a small show room to be occupied by Theodore C. Johnson. Also advised is oiling kitchen utensils with glycerine to prevent food tasting of lubricants.

Logan Opera House Theodore C. Johnson

Bailey Spencer Leads Superior Trumpet Solo at Nel sonville Contest

Superior Logan Hocking pupil Bailey Spencer of Carbon Hill earned the only trumpet solo superior rating at the Southeastern Ohio Grade Music contests in Nelsonville on March 18. Judge Wilbur Crist of Capital University graded his solo. Spencer studies under Melvin Harburger, Carbon Hill. Bailey is the son of Mr and Mrs Guy Spencer and grandson of Ben Bailey.

Logan Hocking County

Jacksonville Club Meets at Trimble Home for Evening Contests

Members of the Jacksonville Club gathered at Mrs. Martha Klioh's Trimble home Saturday evening for contests with prizes awarded. First prizes went to Mrs. Phena Householder while Mrs. William Kalt and Mrs. Frank Dunlevy received consolation. April meeting planned at Mrs. Ira Conaway's home. Various locals and Athens area residents visited or were guests in nearby homes over the weekend.

Jacksonville Noble ‘Grands Club Martha Klioh Trimble Phena Householder William Kalt Frank Dunlevy Ira Conaway B. B. Buckley Donnie Barbara Cleveland Reginald Embrey Gary Athens Frank Davis J. L. Mandt Huntington Theresa Heiser Nettie Heiser Harold Conaway Columbus John Pettingill Nelsonville Albert Keirns

Young Couple Welcome Eleven Children in Cleveland

Logan Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ross of Cleveland are parents of 11 children, the father 35 and the mother 33. Ross is a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Weaver who raised him. The family includes twins.

Logan Arthur Ross Cleveland Ross Clarence Weaver

Logan Brief Social Notes

Junis Club dinner at Miss Jessie McManigal home with 20 at table. Guests include Mrs. John Smith Columbus Mrs. M. S. Pond Lancaster Mrs. George Hengst Mrs. W. B. Lacock Mrs. Robert Work Mrs. John Krieg and others. Book review on Charles Laughton and I by Elsa Lanchester. Book-Of-The-Month Club reviews Mr Currier and Mr Ives at Mrs. Thomas Bender home.

Junis Club Jessie McManigal John Smith Columbus M. S. Pond Lancaster George Hengst W. B. Lacock Robert Work John Krieg J. G. Cole Hortense Gibson Mary Lemon Thomas Bender Currier Ives Sarah Rockhold Francis Roberts Roberts Minnie Louise Bowen Bartelle ‘Hamilton Iris Lowery Ruth Janet White Sarah Holmes Alice Frasch Alice Genevieve Poston Della Webb Louise Strentz Rockhold Lucille Sutter Sutter Bertha Madlener Franklin Kerr Guild Presbyterian Church R. A. Henderson Charles Achauer Carlos Gaffin Gaffin John Sharpe Southeastern Ohio Women’s and Missions Alfred Campbell Sharpe Fred Burchfield Henderson Phil Tschappat Clinton Webb Achauer John McBroom Athens

Win-or-Lose Club hosts bridge party and awards note

The Win-or-Lose Club concluded bridge sessions with a Monday party at Mrs. Elizabeth Forwick home. M. H. Cherrington won high score, Mrs. A. T. Spears took the consolation prize. Guests included Mrs. Judson Shriner and Mrs. Spears with a full list of members present.

Elizabeth Forwick M. H. Cherrington A. T. Spears Judson Shriner Spears Curtis Cole Charles Yontz Victoria Swett Bella Hyson W. G. Bowen William Lehman Bell Miller Sanderson Cherrington Forwick

Centennial Park Dinner Ticket Teams Named

Logan reports a March 29 dinner at the Masonic social rooms blending centennial celebration with Hocking Parks promotion. Five ticket sale teams are listed with members for each team and a March 27 noon reservation deadline.

Arrest Driver For Displaying One Auto Tag

Logan James Bonifield of Zanesville was arrested Tuesday by Chief Lew Reynolds on a charge of displaying only one license plate. At arraignment Mayor Dallas Kinser accepted a guilty plea. the driver claimed a fog light obstruction prevented mounting the plate. Minimum fine under the law is $50, most of which was suspended. he corrected the plates before leaving the city.

Logan James Bonifield Zanesville Lew Reynolds Dallas Kinser

Kanauga Social and Brief Personal Notes

Mrs. Frank Fowler and son Billy returned from a visit near Mound Hill Cemetery and are recovering from influenza. W. S. Schoonover of Parkersburg visited family here. Frank Gardner of Flat Rock hosted at Schoonovers. Velma Rutherford returned home from assisting A. W. Pullins. W. W. Ricketts remains critically ill at home. Lizzie Adams visiting relatives in Huntington. Vaughn Scott and family guests of the Lewis family. Thomas Spence and daughters visiting Wagner sisters. Albert Spencer and wife spent weekend with relatives here and in Middleport. Lewis Lee resumed work on the steamer Reliance. Anna Coffee from Leon visited local Sunday School.

Rgger W. W. Ricketts Mr. Smith Kentucky Lizzie Adams Huntington Vaughn Scott Cheshire Wagner Sisters Albert Spencer Columbus Middleport Lewis Lee Reliance Anna Coffee Leon W. Va

Bradbury Personal And Social Mention

Kathryn Bradbury of Columbus spent several days with Bert and Mrs Waugh. A church comedy farce by local youth drew a large crowd and $34 in proceeds. Bible School Sunday attendance was 81. Illness notes for Carrie and H D Russell. Travel and visit news from Roseville Middleport and Lancaster families. Russell Gibbs and Adam Bess Sayre wed in Kentucky and were serenaded locally.

Wilbur Hanning George Gilmore Lancaster S. M. Gilmore Alpha Russell Middleport James Anderson Columbus George Russell Russell Gibbs Adam Bess Sayre Kentucky

One Declared Safe for Mild Alcohol Impact

A Massachusetts Medical Society report states a motorist can drink one highball or one martini or about five glasses of beer on an empty stomach and still not be drunk, presented to City Manager C. O. Sherrill as guidance on alcohol effects on drivers.

Cincinnati Massachusetts Medical Society C. O. Sherrill

Logan Legion Elects New Sergeant-at-Arms and Plans Future Program

Logan Post American Legion elected Tom Goslin as the new sergeant-at-arms replacing Herbert Lovsey who left for Waco Texas. James Wells proposed planting a post designated Arbor Day tree with a committee to care for it. The group discussed local talent to perform at Chillicothe Veterans Hospital and a motion picture program from Standard Oil Co. was offered at the close of the meeting.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Herbert Lovsey Waco Texas Tom Goslin James Wells Chillicothe Veterans Hospital Standard Oil Co

Cheshire Ladies Aid Entertains Community Members

The Cheshire Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church hosted the Ladies Aid of the Little Kyger Christian church with a luncheon at the parish house last Thursday. Attendees from Kyger included Mrs. Ora Kail and others, along with their pastor Rev. Ellis and wife. An afternoon program featured readings, a playlet, and a Lent talk by Rev. Snider.

Cheshire Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church Ladies Aid Little Kyger Kyger Ora Kail Laura Thomas Marguerite Kail Margaret Bunce Miller Gertie Gordon Ruth Thompson Garnet Swisher Dorothy Swisher Leo Swisher Millie Shaver Ellis Ina Bing Woman's Home Missionary Society J. H. Starcher Briggs Kirby H. N. Snider Snider Louise Roush Ivan Groven Holzer Hospital Josie Swisher James Shamblin Ada Ryger F.F.A Ivan Grover Meigs-Gallia Ministerial Association Methodist Baptist Church Starbuck Rio Grande

Licensed To Marry Logan-A marriage license issued

John Wesley Kane Jr aged 23 a Carbon worker of Lancaster and Geneth Savana Smith aged 23 of Rockbridge obtained a marriage license on Tuesday. Kane is son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kane of Perry Township and Smith is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith.

Logan John Wesley Kane, Jr Lancaster John Kane Perry Township Geneth Savana Smith Rockbridge George Smith

Let Freedom Ring at Athena Mixes Song and Pioneer Drama

Nelson Eddy stars as a Harvard law graduate defending farmers against a railroad gang. The film blends romance and action with musical numbers including When Irish Eyes Are Smiling and My Country Tis of Thee. George Barrymore Virginia Bruce and Victor McLaglen support as the villain and heroine in Jack Conway’s latest.

Nelson Eddy Athena Theater Pioneer Days Virginia Bruce Victor McLaglen Lionel Barrymore Edward Arnold Guy Kibbee Charles Butterworth Eddy Harvard Law Barrymore Miss Bruce Arnold McLaglen Pat Jack Conway Oxford

Beekeepers to Select County Bee Inspector Nominee

Logan county beekeepers in good standing will vote to choose a nominee to the county commissioners as county bee inspector. Four candidates are Okey Bartholomew Fred Hugh Carl Beery and Oscar Kessler. The commissioners will forward the nominee to Columbus for appointment by State Apairist Charles Reese.

Logan Hocking Beekeepers Association Okey Bartholomew Fred Hugh Carl Beery Oscar Kessler Columbus Charles Reese

Red Cross Sponsors First Aid Course Initiated in Logan

The Logan Red Cross chapter began a first aid course Monday in the Probate Courtroom with Dr. William L. Lacy in charge. Sessions run through March 31 with Dr. Lacy of the national headquarters as instructor. Enrollment exceeds 40 from city and county groups and organizations.

Logan The Red Cross William L. Lacy Lacy Washington, D. C

Return Home After Operation

Mrs. J. D. Sanderson will be returned to her home here today from a Columbus hospital where she has been for several weeks after major surgery. Her condition is reported to be improving steadily. While she is returning home her brother Cyrus Rochester will undergo a major operation at a Columbus hospital today for hernia.

Birth of Logan A Drenning in Columbus Hospital

A son was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Pearl Carl Drenning of this city at a Columbus hospital. The report notes chromogen as a colorless chemical involved in coloring higher animals.

Logan Columbus Pearl Carl Drenning

Cancer Control Army aims to enroll 50 000 in Ohio drive

Mrs. Walter B. Lacock, southeast district head of the Women's Field Army of the American Society for the Control of Cancer, announces county captains and a statewide April campaign. The effort partners with the Ohio Medical Association and health boards, promotes the slogan Fight Cancer With Knowledge Early Cancer Is Curable, and uses radio broadcasts on WCOL to reach more people. Mrs. Lacock visited McArthur to coordinate in Vinton County.

Meigs Gallia Pike Lacock Field Army Ohio Ohio Medical Association State Board of Health Jewish Wom En’s McArthur Vollenweider Vinton County

Will Show Pictures At South Bloomingville PTA Meeting

Logan motion pictures will be offered at the South Bloomingville PTA meeting Friday evening. James Smoot, extension agent, arranged showings including a film of the world poultry congress held in London England.

Logan—Motion Pictures South Bloomingville PTA James Smoot London England

Logan High School delegate to Chicago meeting

Fred B. Burchfield Logan High School principal will depart Tuesday to attend the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools meeting in Chicago. He will be accompanied by Carl C. Byers from Gallipolis. Ordinary weather is described as unusual in the text.

Logan Logan High School Fred B. Burchfield Chicago North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Carl C. Byers Gallipolis

Begin Excavation on Sewer for New Store

Excavation began Tuesday for a sewer line to serve the E. Magill property on E. Main St. Magill bought the site from Fred Warner, Sandusky, planning to build a new store and meat market once the current frame building is removed and sold.

Logan Allen on spring vacation at home andKy trip

Logan Allen son of Mr and Mrs John Allen spends spring vacation with his parents. He attends Ohio State University and previously worked several months last summer at Mammoth Cave Kentucky.

Logan Jack Allen John Allen Ohio State University Mamemoth Cave

Logan-Mason Campbell Sent to Dayton Hospital for Exam

Logan Mason Campbell of near Logan spends today and tomorrow at Dayton government hospital for examination. He is a World War veteran.

Dayton Logan Mason Campbell Near Logan Government Hospital Dayton

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