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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1941

Page

13

Lancaster defeats Logan Chieftains 8 to 3 in local field

Lancaster pitcher Cecil Scott limited the Chieftains to five hits but eight Lancaster errors opened the door for eight runs. Frear and Holden made standout catches, and Logan's two early runs came in the fourth and fifth. Logan to meet Pomeroy Friday at 4 oclock with Dawley likely starting.

Logan Cecil Scott Lancaster Chieftains Scott Haine Frear Bill Bryan Lancaster Junior Holden Logan Chieftains Pomeroy Cloyd Dawley

Plains Senior Class Goes to Lake Hope

The Plains High School senior class presented a program led by Mrs. Maccombs with Wilford Hanning introducing stories about states. A trio Alice Maccombs Virginia Segale Lena Adams sang, John Lopez closed with a musical number, and Friday night the class and guests enjoyed a wiener roast at Lake Hope.

Plains the Plains High School Lake Hope Mrs. Maccombs John Lopez Mary Kennedy Mary Harrison Jean Bingman Wilford Hanning Charles Linscott Don Stauffer Leslie Lee Lawrence Olson Betty Six Leta Nelson Elizabeth Aiidhney Margie Darnell Dick McDonald Joe Lucas Ray McGraner Dain Campbell Oden Ellis Garrett Hudnall Kateryn Graham B. Hill P. Batchelder R. Evans N. Stalder D. Wilson D. Gabriel D. Winefordner B. Sands Cincinnati Steve Charney Hannas McClain Harvey Hawkins Joe Wallace Mike Kovastal Hugh Finney Mr. Cade Elva Elda Cooper Athens Plains School Pauline Tinkham Verna Tinkham Helen West Nelsonville Minnie Christian James Goodfellow David Tait Tait Eddie Eagan John Colley Texas

Blue Devils Capture Sixth Straight Victory at Buchtel

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils defeated Buchtel 9 to 3 to run their Hocking Valley League record to 6 and 0. Dickerson Walton and Earich had two hits each while Earich allowed six hits with nine strikeouts over seven innings. Bob Mingus hit a three run homer in the fourth as Wallace and other Buchtel players contributed two hits apiece in a game that featured strong Dover defense and offensive bursts.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Blue Devils Buchtel Chauncey-Dover Blue Devils Dickerson Walton Earich Bob Mingus Dover Jones Wallace C.d.hls Wemooe Bienduwamus Cedracanhenenumme AMG Scanwsconcsgas Thirsus Cencensesneess Botqiman Cananiwances Cortes Dacanstonngne Powell Katzenback MOI Endaeneca Waltfen Alloncsen Merrien

Vanishing Virginian book reviewed at Logan club

Mrs Cecil H Jones led a review of Vanishing Virginian by Rebecca Yancey Williams before the Tourist Book Club and guests at the White House Tuesday night. A Scout drive contribution was raised during the business session. Guests included Mrs F Meade Bowen, Mrs Alice Bliss, Miss Ella Rochester and others.

Alice Bliss Ella Rochester Minnie Louise Bowen Lucille Sutter Iris Lowery Book Club Sherman Seibold Culver St Claude Chrisman Jan Austin Eleanor Woodard A. K. Smith Mildred Johnson

Taylor Ridge Social Notes

Mrs. Fred Leake in Greens Run celebrated a birthday with relatives and cake. Guests included Heffkens, Leakes, Hildebrand, Canters, and Spurges. Other social visits spanned Greens Run to Columbus with groups and a Ladies Aid meeting planned for May 2. Ernest Chalfant returned from Fort Hayes Hospital after illness.

Taylor Ridge Fred Leake Greens Run Athens Henry Heffken Harold Blower Millfield Honor’ Guest Leake Ray Leake Muskingum River Elmer Davis Shirley Jacksonville Aberdeen Proving Grounds 5Th Battallion Co. C. Aberdeen Evan. Davis Ray Rinehard James Bulloch Columbus Fred Heffken Willaam Swartz Dave Swartz Billie William Davis Evan Davis William Bulstron Nile Love Billy Teddy Laura Mae Glouster Ladies Aid Society John Davis Ernest Chalfant Fort Hayes Ft. Hayes Hospital P. B. Chalfant Gerald Nagle Geraldine Amesville

Camp to celebrate Logan Know Your CCC week events

May 9 and May 11 at Camp Hocking host Know Your CCC week activities inviting public visitors. Week of May 5 designates the observance with a special program at the camp.

Logan Camp Hocking

Straitsville Social Briefs Highlights Local Weekend Visits

The Straitsville Social Briefs lists numerous weekend visits and hometown updates. David Moodie of Charleston spent time with family here while couples like Mr. and Mrs Barney Rheinshell moved to Logan. A newborn Betty Lou arrives to Mr. and Mrs Clyde Jones. many relatives and friends are noted visiting, hosting, or traveling to Detroit Columbus Toledo Akron and Casper Wyoming. Local property moves and employment changes are also noted.

New Straitsville David Moodie Charleston W. Va Barney Rheinshell H. Drum Alec Mowery E. Hunter St Logan Clyde Jones Betty Lou Evan Jones George Vernon Willard Keefer Murray City James Campbell William Smith Joyce Bailey Columbus Della Hoy John Lemon Detroit John Sweazy Alber McQuade Lancaster Elizabeth Camp Lee Ernest Backus Jay Shoemaker Donald George Lanning Edward Mills Margaret Edwards George Rodgers Corning Harry Eisentrout Tommy Owens Akron Gerald O'Leary Zaleski Howard B. Blankenship Dick Mills Harry Witschy C. M. Osborne Loren Nixon Robert Blankenship J. F. Switzer Webb Thomas Wintermute Vern Webb Amos Potts William Harris Ellis Koon Mingo Lodge L. L. Seyfert Clifford Sayre Richard Charles Webb Delbert Orndorf

Racine News Notes Details Local Church and Residents

A Racine Baptist Church Men's Bible Class meeting led by president Harry Curtis featured a program and an address by Rev. W F Mc Farran from Pomeroy. Other items note Dr. John Philson learning of his sister Mrs Clara Cross's stroke in Alexandria and her improving with care from Holzer Hospital. Sidney Carpenter returned to his duties aboard the Monongahela after a visit, and Mrs. Ralph Neigler joined Henry Roush and son Dale visiting Mrs. Roush in St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. Mr and Mrs Hugh Daniels hosted Diana for dinner with Mr and Mrs George Daniels. Mrs. Robert Yost and daughter Judith Ann visited her parents in Racine. J L Parks attended the funeral of Charles Sloter, killed by a falling tree near Chester.

Racine Racine Baptist Church Harry Curtis W. F. McFarran Pomeroy Baptist Church John Philson Alexandria Clara Cross

Councilman Miller's Foundry Truck Struck in Falls Street Collision

Councilman Bill Miller was driving a foundry truck when it was hit by a car driven by Lindsey Arnold of Piedmont at Falls Street and Michigan Avenue on Wednesday forenoon. No injuries were reported.

Logan Bill Miller Falls St Michigan Ave Lindsey Arnold Piedmont

Haydenville Couple Welcome Daughter Logan

Mr and Mrs Ora Patton of Haydenville are parents of a daughter born Tuesday evening at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Ora Patton Haydenville Cherrington Hospital

Logan man fined five dollars for insufficient brakes

Donald E. Harden of Logan Route 3 was arraigned by Mayor Dallas Kinser after being charged with operating a vehicle with insufficient brakes. He received a $5 fine plus costs. the arrest was made by the State Highway Police.

LOGAN Donald E. Harden Logan Rt. 3 Dallas Kinser

Murray City PTA meets in a busy community evening

A large Murray City PTA gathering heard a program by first to third graders including recitations plays songs and piano solos. Mrs Margaret Shelton chaired the business meeting and Mrs Florence Dowson spoke on a recent Chillicothe convention.

Murray City Bobby Dunn CCC Newark Bill Walters Sadie Dolan Hebron Mary Donoghue Zaleski School St. Philip Neri Church Gilbert Andrews Mary Lou Anna Tennyhill Forest Tennyhill Frank Detroit Albert Spencer Charles Walters Zanesville Josephine Starcher Walters Albert Williams Dennis Babbs Shawnee Howard Bush Cora Walters Buchtel John Nutter Oroville Eugene Six Lorenzo Lewis Mike Bethel Lewis M. R. Lewis Lucy Guthrie Alfred E. A. Person Homer Lanning James Roy James Lanning Charles Neal Wm. Bush Edgar Hellyer Logan George Thompson Barberton

Wet Leaves on Pavement Threaten Motorists

Wet leaves on pavements form a major driving hazard for motorists, creating slick conditions and reduced tire traction on traffic routes and intersections.

Hemlock Couple Wed In Columbia Church Ceremony

Miss Kath leen Rush and Glenn Boley were married Saturday at the Columbia Congregational Church in Hemlock. The couple, both of Barberton area families, will reside at 981 2 17th Street. The bride works at Sieberling Rubber. the groom runs Glenn Sign Studio.

Sieberling Rubber Company Barberton High School Kent College Glenn Sign Studio 17Th Street

Bishopville Personal And Social Mention

Local social notes record visits and gatherings in Bishopville and nearby towns. Names include Alta Worden, Gracia Worden, Dwight Smith, Carl Welling, Milhoan family, Norris family, J M McDonald, and Rev Richard Dennis, with activities from weekend visits to a May 3 shower at Town Hall.

Bishopville Alta Worden Gracia Worden Akron Dwight Smith Ronnie Carol Ann Carl Welling Taylor Ridge Charles Milhoan, Jr Town Hall Victor Norris Barbara Jean, Glouster

Local Health Notes From Logan Hospital and Surrounding Areas

Esther Runyon underwent a double hernia operation at Cherrington Hospital in Logan on Wednesday. She had earlier treatment for appendicitis and is now home. Mrs Ida Mills and Mrs Clara Geiger were treated or admitted at the hospital, while John Reid sustained a left leg fracture in a farm accident and is receiving care. Mrs Jennie Achauer was admitted Tuesday for treatment at Haydenville.

Logan David Glenn Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital Esther Runyon Ida Mills Haydenville Clara Geiger Toledo John Reid Laurelville Jennie Achauer

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Rhe Lancaster Haine and Wright Bill Scott Buchanan Webb and Wright Lawrence Harden South Logan Lawrence Adcock Clayton Scheide, Jr Prichard Adcock Walter Nixon John Roberts Ross Adcock Charles Huffman Roberts Mildred Collins Harden James Barker J. R. Hankison N. Market St Edward Kemper Howard F. White John R. Pierce Earl Roberts Frank Brown Barker Kemper California Georgia Primmer San Pedro Calif Maurice Thornton Naval Aviation Primmer State Reemployment Center Mrs. Worley L. T. Worley Logan Delphian Rockhouse E. M. Godfrey Paul Monks Anna, Emma Mayme Wellman Carrie Durr J. C.cherrington James H. Barker Charles F. Barker Jesse E. Frasure E. O. Pettit Godfrey H. J. Unverzagt Monks Worley Marjorie Tschappat Grant Hospital Phil Tschappat R. A. Henderson Vera Bragg Churchill Downs Louisville Whirlaway Freeman Freemans Mechem’s Shoe Stores Taylor Ridge Social Notes Straitsville Social Briefs Colonial Colonial Berry Hotel Bldg Athens, Ohio AVTO Vlo PTA Hemlock Columbia Congregational Church Kathleen Rush Catherine Rush 17Th St Glenn Boley Andrew Boley Seth Drummond Hazel Drummond Betty Noland William Angst Ferns Gladioli Pearly Bodkins Faye Bodkins June Bodkins Robert Stroh Allan McDonough Wayne Boley Carl Schmutzler Mrs. Rush Logan Hospital Sohio Stations Sohio Ohio Wine Stores Uprort Ares Duquesne Ln J. Sonora Kennedy Brands East State ST Cah
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