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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1940

Page

12

Council to hear shelterhouse plan at Kachelmacher Park

Logan reports plans for a new shelterhouse in Kachelmacher Park prepared under Director R R Loomis. Mayor Kinser says the council will consider the proposal and may act. Goose Creek coverage from Zanesville Ave to Mulberry St may be up for action. A second reading on the garbage collection ordinance is expected amid outside opposition. Routine matters will be considered with an extended session anticipated.

Logan Kachelmacher Park Dallas Kinser R. R. Loomis Goose Creek Zanesville Ave Mulberry St North Spring St Bowen St

Athletic Committee Plans Baseball Tourney in Logan

Logan Ohio youth baseball set to form a junior league with at least four teams under the Athletic Committee of Logan Post American Legion. A tournament team will be built early, with out-of-town games planned for district prep. Nine of last year's 15 return eligible. six will be chosen. Ages 12 to 17 may enter.

Logan Logan Post American Legion

Kiwanians View Educational Feature At Logan Club

Logan Kiwanis Club will replace the proposed musical program with an educational feature tonight. Fred Burchfield arranged for a display of zoological specimens and scenes from the U S Department of Agriculture. The club also anticipates next week’s official visit by Lieut Governor Maynard.

Logan Logan Kiwanis Club Fred Burchfield U. S. Department of Agriculture Maynard

Extension Agent Warns Against Defoliation

Logan area elm trees suffered summer defoliation last year due to moths, says extension agent James R. Smoot. He suggests using sticky substances on trunks to prevent wingless moths from climbing and harming shade trees this season.

Logan James R. Smoot

Jurors to Be Drawn April 6 for Logan Term

Logan jurors for the April term will be drawn on April 6 after a conference with the jury commission. The grand jury session moves to April 15 from the first week of April. Commissioners E. N. Turner of Logan and Nelson Delong of Laurelville will attend the drawing.

Logan Jury E. N. Turner Nelson Delong Laurelville

George W. Jackson Dies After Illness at Home

George W. Jackson 65, a farmer near Rockbridge, died at his home about 4 20 p m Monday after weeks of illness. He is survived by his son Wesley Jackson of the home and brother Delmar Jackson of Athens. Funeral arrangements are not yet complete.

Logan George W. Jackson Rockbridge Wesley Jackson Delmar Jackson Athens

Mine Inspector Called To Scene Of Willow Grove Disaster

Joshua Matheny a deputy mine inspector has aided the Willow Grove mine disaster rescue since the accident occurred. He joins several inspectors at the scene where rescue work has continued for more than a week.

Logan Joshua Matheny Willow Grove

Local youths seek CMTC summer work opportunities

About six area youths obtained CMTC application forms for summer work. Five from Hocking County are eligible to return to camp this year, having been enrolled previously.

Logan CMTC Hocking County

Casts Placed on Logan Albert Woolever After Accident

Albert Woolever of Big Pine underwent knee surgery at Eton Hospital Monday after injuries from an auto accident last week. Both legs were placed in casts.

Logan Albert Woolever Big Pine Eton Hospital

Mrs Clendenen III Confined by Illness at Home

Mrs. Clendenen III Logan is confined to her home on Third Street due to illness.

Clendenen III Logan C. B. Clendenen Third St

Easter Services Draw Large Crowds in Corning Churches

Corning’s churches held Easter services with strong attendance. First Methodist showed a high turnout and impressions. Perry County Knights Templars conducted afternoon services with a social hour. U B Church hosted sunrise communion and a baptismal service aided by a Junior Choir, with an evening cantata led by Miss Alice Mae Wilson and a violin solo by Florence Levion.

Corning First Methodist Perry County

Family Night at Masonic Lodge Social Hour

A social hour is planned at the Masonic Temple on Friday night March 29 with a Family Night gathering hosted by the Masonic Lodge. All Masons and their families are invited as guests.

Masonic Temple Masonic Lodge

Easter Visits Across Central Ohio Households

Miss Anna Mae Hermey and Carl Hermey visit parents Mr and Mrs Henry Hermey in Ath ens and Columbus relatives. Don Miskell spends weekend with Forsbachs in Albion. Mae Burns returns home to Zanesville with Mrs Elizabeth Murray. Georgia Wise and son Bobby visit in Detroit with the Yeagers. Violet Wright visits parents in Columbus for Easter. Roland Stought and family from Columbus spend weekend with Fred Stought. Jo Smith recovers from illness. Jeannette Murray and Beatrice Roberts visit Columbus relatives. Jess Fry was in Zanesville last week. Raymond Beaver visits Columbus parents. L Kiner and son Clark, John Gaitten Jr and daughter Myrna of Columbus spend weekend with John Gaitten Sr. Roland Coffman of Newark visits C R Coffman’s. Fred Fail and son Billy of Lancaster visit William Fail’s family. Harry Canoles and daughter Jean of Toledo visiting Thomas Canoles.

Anna Mae Hermey Athens Carl Hermey Columbus Henry Hermey Don Miskell Albion Mich Herman Forsbach Mae Burns Zanesville Elizabeth Murray Georgia Wise Bobby Detroit William Yeager Violet Wright Joseph Wright Roland Stought Fred Stought Jo Smith Jeannette Murray Beatrice Roberts Jess Fry Raymond Beaver Dewey Beaver C. R. Coffman Fred Fail Billy Lancaster William Fail Harry Canoles Jean Toledo Thomas Canoles

Senior Girls Sweep Gallia Academy Scholastic Honors

Gallia Academy High School seniors dominated the scholastic ratings with Ellen Westerman leading at 3.952. Rosa Merritt Virginia Steele Frances Condee Alice Wheeler Velma Dillon Clara Cooper Marianne Goodrich Jean Henke Mary Margaret Tanner Jeanne Jones Dorothy White Eleanor Lanthorn also placed among the top thirteen. Westerman is active in A Capella Choir National Honor Society Press Club Girl Reserves Athletic Club and was named Queen of the Gallia County Fall Festival in October.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Ellen Westerman W. S. Westerman Rosa Merritt Virginia Steele Frances Condee Alice Wheeler Velma Dillon Clara Cooper Marianne Goodrich Jean Henke Mary Margaret Tanner Jeanne Jones Dorothy White Eleanor Lanthorn Miss Westerman Press Club Gallia County

Garden Club to Meet for Civic Plantings

Spring civic plantings will be discussed at a Garden Club meeting at the public library this Wednesday night.

Garden Club Gallipolis Public Library

Logan Hensley and Eileen Clark Granted Marriage License

Logan Arthur Hensley and Eileen Betty Clark were issued a marriage license Saturday. Hensley, 25, a miner of Glouster, is son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hensley. Clark, 21, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clark, is at home.

Logan John Arthur Hensley Miner, Glouster Fred Hensley Eileen Betty Clark Russell Clark

City Hall Health Committee Reviews Forthcoming Legislation

Members of the council health committee met Monday evening at City Hall to discuss proposed laws. The session focused on health policy and potential measures planned for introduction.

Logan Council City Hall

Old License Plates End Up on Dog House

Stanley Nogel of Rock Bridge filling station uses discarded license plates to roof his dog house after removing plates for customers.

Logan Stanley Nogel Rockbridge

Couple Wed at First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis

Charles W. Lupton of Gallipolis and Miss Juanita Haddox of Middleport were married Sunday at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler officiating. Attendants were Susannah Lupton and Chester Haddox. They will reside on State Street in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis First Presbyterian Church Lewis Weber Gishler Charles W. Lupton Juanita Haddox Middleport Susannah Lupton Chester Haddox State St

Rucker Neal and Mary Jane Rothgeb wed in Cheshire

Announcement reports the marriage Sunday afternoon of Rucker Neal of Gallipolis and Miss Mary Jane Rothgeb of Cheshire. Neal, son of Clyde and Mrs Neal of Garfield Ave, works in the taxicab business. Mary Jane is the eldest daughter of Otto and Mrs Rothgeb of Cheshire.

Rucker Neal Gallipolis Mary Jane Rothgeb Cheshire Neal Clyde Neal Garfield Ave Otto Rothgeb

Patterson couple celebrates golden wedding anniversary in Huntington

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Patterson of Gallipolis celebrate a golden wedding anniversary at home in Huntington with about 200 relatives and friends at a reception and tea. Mrs. Patterson, formerly Sadie Gilmore, has one daughter Mrs. Mont Kennedy of Charleston and three sons Harley and Max of Huntington and Dr. Lester of Holden West Virginia.

James R. Patterson Gallipolis Huntington Patterson Sadie Gilmore Mr. Patterson Mont Kennedy Charleston Harley and Max Lester Holden W. Va Ross Harding Near Ryger Harding Hazel Fife C. E. Fife Mr. Harding Warren G Francis, Walter Buell Hayes Joseph Thompson

English Club Hostess Miss Maye Davis Hosts Colony Theater Party

Miss Maye Davis will be hostess to members of the English Club at a theater party at the Colony. The event gathers club members for an evening of light entertainment and socializing.

Maye Davis Colony

Notable visitors and travel mentions span a city cycle

The column records Albert Merriman and Dean Arnold resuming work at the University of Chicago after a week’s vacation with Merriman’s parents. It notes several visits by Emma Jean Roush, Helen Northup, Mrs. George Ward, Major and Mrs. Walter Rose, and others from Columbus and Washington, D C. It also mentions Gilbert P. Bush’s return from Cincinnati and a weekend with Mrs. C. E. Campbell. The piece closes with a national statistic: 1,700,000 orange juice cases consumed annually in the United States.

Albert Merriman Dean Arnold University of Chicago A. K. Merriman Emma Jean Roush Stanley Roush Columbus Della Grube J. S. Clark Roush G. E. Craft L. W. Goodwin C. W Conrad Floyd Rowe Helen Northup George Ward Huntington Major Walter Rose Washington, D. C Rose H. H. Henking Gilbert P. Bush Cincinnati C. E. Campbell Howard Neal

Easter activities and community notes from Coolville

Easter sunrise services at Coolville Methodist Church and Sunday Schools cooperation noted. Troy High School music concert scheduled for March 29 under Luella Clifton. Easter egg hunt enjoyed by third and fourth graders with small favors given. Revival meetings ended. midweek prayer and Bible class planned at the Methodist Church. Local illness and hospital recoveries reported. funeral attendance for Michael Findling noted. Various visits, travel, and student happenings among Coolville residents recorded.

Coolville Congregational Troy High School Luella Clifton Roberta Humphrey Coolville Methodist Church Ben F. Pugh Barboursville Methodist Church Adams Brandeberry Helen Chapman St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg Dorsey Hughes Ross McKnight Oscar Spencer C. L. White Victor Clark Mame Hoobler E. M. Peirce Michael Findling Alfred Church Alfred A. B. Saunders Carthage Church Howard Parrish Ohio University Lillian Reed Mary and Francis Gaskins Nina Dixon Miriam Bingman Marguerite Kincade Orville Bibbee Freddie Swearingen Charles Edwin Bingman Keith Brandeberry Ruth Walden Mary Jo Amsbury K. M. Barth Marietta Hoobler-Barth Hoobler Belpre Spencer Pearl Athey George Polster William Polster

County Schools Plan Few Textbook Changes

Gallipolis reports little to no textbook changes planned for next year as County Superintendent W. E. Wiseman notes reviews will occur at spring and summer meetings. The district owns over 12,000 free textbooks used by pupils and may sponsor WPA or NYA rehabilitation when they are checked in.

Gallipolis W. E. Wiseman County Boards of Education WPA NYA

Licensed To Marry In Gallia County

Marriage license issuances include Ralph Warren 21 and Emma Mac Guire 23 both of Northup Joe Burns 25 and Mary Spears 21 both of Pt Pleasant Albert Drum mond 30 Cadmus and Gertie Hardy 31 Gallipolis Rucker Neal 22 Gallipolis and Mary Jane Rothgeb 21 Cheshire

Gallipolis Ralph Warren Emma MacGuire Northup Joe Burns Mary Spears Pt. Pleasant Albert Drummond Cadmus Gertie Hardy Rucker Neal Mary Jane Rothgeb Cheshire

High School Juniors Present At Washington Grade School

Members of the junior class delivered an amateur program during the morning assembly for grade pupils at Washington Grade School.

Gallipolis Washington

Petitioners Urged To Attend Council Meeting

Logan officials urge opponents of the proposed garbage collection ordinance to attend tonight's council session to state objections. The health department, health committee, and council have studied and approved the plan, and collectors have had a chance to speak. City officials deny rumors of a monopoly.

Phi Sigma Chi Group Launches Flag Campaign

Logan reports progress as the Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity finance committee seeks funds to buy new flags for the street display. Ralph Evans Kenneth Fitzgerald and Lavon Good live lead the effort, with responses flowing from city organizations as the canvass aims to finish soon.

Logan Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Ralph Evans Kenneth Fitzgerald Lavon Goodlive

Clinton Columbre Rites To Be Held Wednesday

Clinton Columbre 82 a retired laborer died at the Central Hotel Monday afternoon after a two week illness. Relatives are nieces and nephews in this city. Funeral set for 2 pm Wednesday at Leonard Funeral Home with the Rev. Stanley W. Wiant presiding. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Clinton Columbre Central Hotel Leonard Funeral Home Stanley W. Wiant Oak Grove Cemetery

Pleads Not Guilty to Bogus Check Charge

John R. McDonald of Columbus arraigned on a charge of giving a worthless check to Lester Risch. He pled not guilty and is held to the grand jury under a $500 bond. Columbus officials seek custody after local court disposition.

Logan John R. McDonald Columbus S. B. Whitehart Lester Risch McDonald

Court Imposes Fine On Copper Wire Thief

Logan Scott Joyce of Carbon Hill was arraigned before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart on a copper wire theft charge. His guilty plea resulted in a $25 fine plus costs. The wire, owned by J. F. Kessler, was valued at $12.50.

Logan Scott Joyce Carbon Hill S. B. Whitehart J. F. Kessler

Field Representative Attends Conference at Logan

Wesley Green from the land use program attended the LOGAN A conference at the extension service office in Hock ing County to advance a program started several months ago. Green is a field man for the department and joined James R. Smoot for discussions.

Logan Extension Service Office Wesley Green James R. Smoot Green Hocking County Department

New President Is To Be Installed At Lafayette Hotel

At the Lafayette Hotel during the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner Homer W. Walter will pass leadership to H. W. Wetherholt. Invitations went to many members and city officials including those from Ironton Huntington Point Pleasant Pomeroy Middleport and Jackson. Guest speaker will be George J. O'Brien of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce with a feature presentation by secretary J. Paul Mossman.

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Lafayette Hotel Homer W. Walter H. W. Wetherholt Ironton Huntington Point Pleasant Pomeroy Middleport Jackson George J. O’brien Ohio Chamber of Commerce J. Paul Mossman

Casto Rites Will Be Held at Bidwell

Mrs. Sarah Melisa Casto 82 widow of Albert E. Casto died suddenly yesterday of a cerebral hemorrhage at her daughter Mrs. Fred F. Stuckey’s home in New Albany. Survived by sons Harry H. Glassburn Attica and Clem R. Glassburn Bidwell. Funeral Wednesday 1 p. m. Bidwell Methodist Church. Burial Fairview Cemetery Bidwell.

Columbus Sarah Melissa Casto Albert E. Casto Fred F. Stuckey New Albany Harry H. Glassburn Attica Clem R. Glassburn l Bidwell Bidwell Methodist Church Fairview Cemetery

Dogs to compete in Southern Ohio field trials Sunday

The Southern Ohio Coon Club will host field trials Sunday near South Perry in Lawrence County. A number of local dogs are expected to compete, with handlers and spectators anticipated to attend.

Gallipolis Southern Ohio Coon Club South Perry Lawrence County

Judge White Addresses Lions Club in Wellston After Pomeroy Court

Judge W. R. White held court in Pomeroy today and will speak to Lions' Club members in Wellston tonight, reflecting on legal matters and community service.

Pomeroy Gallipolis W. R. White Pomeroy Lions’ Club Wellston

Stenhelfer Held in Mansfield for Fine Nonpayment

Marian R. Stenhelfer of Mansfield pled guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs, his driving rights to be suspended, and unable to pay the fine, he was committed to the county jail.

Logan Marian R. Stenhelfer Mansfield Dallas Kinser Stenhelfer

Logan Auxiliary Social Notes and Meetings

The Logan American Legion Auxiliary held a joint business and social meeting with 22 members in attendance. They voted to donate five dollars to Phi Sigma Chi for new flags and to buy shoes for child welfare work. A spring conference in McArthur was anticipated with at least 12 local members attending. Flowers were sent to two ill veterans and a lunch was served by a committee after games. Nearby brief notes mention several Logan and Columbus trips and family visits over Easter weekend.

Logan — American Legion Auxiliary Lawrence Adcock Phi Sigma Chis McArthur Winifred Engle John McBroom Charles Struble Irene Struble

Local booster to attend Ohio Archery Golf Association meet

Logan resident John Hammon plans to attend the organization’s sixth annual convention in Columbus next Saturday and Sunday. He is a local supporter of the golf and archery combined sport.

Logan Ohio Archery Golf Association Columbus John Hammon Mr. Hammon

Many Share In Communion On Easter

Easter at St Matthews Church drew 400 worshipers the largest turnout in 90 years. A baptismal service saw Mrs Ralph Blum and her infant daughter blessed. A confirmation class of 22 joined the church, boosting membership to 325. Sunday School at Church of the Nazarene counted 301 with $72.07 in offerings. Three new men were received at St Matthews. Judge Rowland presided over a civil suit by Parley Nutter and William Canan versus Clifford and Mabel Hawk. jury trial waived. Mrs Huls ill at home with influenza.

Ralph Blum Church of the Nazarene C. B. Clendenen Logan O. F. Rowland Athens Parley Nutter Wiiliam Canan Clifford Mabel Hawk

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