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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

10

Family, Officers Have No Word of Missing Hocking County Man

Logan reports no information about Joseph W. Coleman Hocking County school head who disappeared Monday. He left in a 1937 gray DeSoto bearing plate Y 175 K. Fire Marshal officials attended Logan meeting with Sheriff Farbearn about a Granville Quality Meat Market fire Sunday night. Coleman had purchased the market two weeks earlier.

Logan Joseph W. Coleman Hocking County Joe Clear Clyde Barklow Gill Columbus Farbearn Granville Mr. Coleman

Choir To Present Music Program At Logan Church

The Presbyterian Choir will give a concert at 8 o clock Sunday night in the Logan church directed by Mrs Harriet Gibson Weymueller with Mrs John T Underwood at the organ. Selections include The Heavens are Telling God Makes the Springtime Springtime Praise Exalt the Name of Natures King Natures Anthem of Praise Beautiful Savior The Green Cathedral How Lovely are Thy Dwellings. Walter Prather will sing How Lovely are Thy Dwellings as a tenor solo.

Ball Case Is Heard in Logan

Representatives of the State Industrial Commission held a rehearing in Logan on Wednesday for the heirs of the late J. P. Ball, a former oil field employer, who died more than a year ago.

Logan State Industrial Commission J. P. Ball

Mrs Evans Undergoes Major Surgery at Local Hospital

Mrs Roscoe Evans of Carbon Hill had a major operation Wednesday at Cherrington Hospital. Mrs Clarence Woodard of Logan was discharged Tuesday after an operation two weeks earlier.

Logan Roscoe Evans Carbon Hill Cherrington Hospital Clarence Woodard

Harden couple move into Logan apartment on Hunter Street

Mr and Mrs H W Harden arranged a new home in the sales building and garage on E Hunter Street in Logan. They moved in Wednesday after leasing their South Logan residence to Mr and Mrs Wesley Ogg.

Logan H. W. Harden E. Hunter St South Logan Wesley Ogg

Carnival Planned in Logan for Week of May 15

Logan residents will enjoy a carnival the week of May 15 with the Howard Bros. show relocating to the Gallagher Ave show grounds for their exhibition this week.

Logan Howard Bros Gallagher Ave

Condition improves for Mrs Kerwood Martin

Mrs Kerwood Martin, who suffered a knee fracture over two weeks ago, is reported improving at her home near Enterprise.

Logan Kerwood Martin Enterprise

Social Notes of Syracuse Events and Local Gatherings

Syracuse social circle records end of week guests Miss Eleanor Karr and co workers from Cincinnati schools. Local gatherings include a family reunion hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Zeiher and a PTA meeting with officers elected and a program titled The Battle Between the Sexes. Mother's Day services noted and visits among townspeople.

Syracuse Eleanor Karr Fanchon Hamilton Evelyn Wilcox Karr Cincinnati Irving Karr Henry Zeiher T. A. May C. P. Williams Middleport Syracuse P.T.A Frank Capehart Roy Holmes William Duckworth Carson Hayes Roscoe Hardin Earl Fort Daisy Duckworth Ira Fleming Athens Norentha Parkersburg W. A. Adams Martha Echols George Rea New Orleans Gladys Crooks Mary Turnbull Columbus L. D. Phipps Asbury M. E F. A. Shumway Twilight Garden Club Pomeroy

Domestic fires in England air pollution claim

A statement claims household fires in England produce twice the air pollution of industrial smoke, highlighting a potential public health concern and differing pollution sources across sectors.

England

Births Exceed Deaths in Hocking County for April

Logan records 11 births and rural Hocking County 19 more in April while Logan deaths total eight and 12 occur in rural areas. Faith Wright deputy registrar reports. Births in Logan include boys to Raynor Shaw Wallace Marshall Sanders Bateman families. girls to Spackey Hall Sigler Maness Poling. Rural births list multiple couples including Carr Waltz Johnson Unger Willison Dane Stump Hines Rheinscheld Blair Van Bibber Burgess Hicks.

Logan Hocking County Faith Wright Thomas J. Raynor Joseph F. Shaw Roy D.wallace Carl E. Marshall Hilary E. Sanders Graden Bateman Joseph M. Johnson Pearl F. Unger John E. Willison Thomas N. Dane Mahlon E. Stump Roy H. Hines Harold Rheinscheld James Blair James E. van Bibber Mark F. Burgess Charles Hicks Henry L. Searles Wilmon P. Koch John E. North Carl R. Matheny Charles J. Young Vernon Bowlby

Reduction in Wheat Crop Is Ordered

Logan Ohio farmers in Hocking County in the soil conservation program must cut wheat according to allotments. County committee letters warn the cut must be done by May 20. About 200 parity payments have arrived at the county office for distribution, with checks from 1 to 56 dollars, most under 10.

Logan Hocking County

Elm and maple seed collection in Logan by CCC crew

A CCC crew from Camp Hocking, led by Rodney B. Harwood, gathers red and white maple and elm seeds in Logan this week. Seeds will go to the Marietta state nursery for planting.

Logan CCC Camp Hocking Rodney B. Harwood Marietta

Mrs Walters Admitted To Columbus Hospital For MastoiditisTreatment

Mrs John Walters entered Columbus hospital today for mastoiditis surgery. Her home is Murray City but she has been staying with her son Frank Walters in Columbus. She visited her daughter Mrs W G Bracker on Tuesday and her son went to Columbus Wednesday evening after learning of her condition.

Logan John Walters Columbus Murray City Frank Walters W. G. Bracker

Logan-Neglect Divorce Filed by Standiford Against Stan diford

Dora L. Standiford sues for divorce from William Standiford alleging neglect. Married June 24, 1932 with no children. Temporary alimony requested. Plaintiff seeks restoration of her former name Dora L. Warthman.

Logan Dora L. Standiford William Standiford Dora L. Warthman

Excavation Begins for Basement Under Sheriff Farbearn Home

Work has started on an excavation to create a basement beneath the E. Hunter Street residence recently purchased by Sheriff Joe Farbearn. The project proceeds under local permits and builder supervision with no reported delays.

Logan E. Hunter St Joe Farbearn

Logan-George Miller Update In Illness

George Miller and S Mulberry Sr are reported slightly improved after a long illness from influenza and complications. The condition remains serious as doctors monitor his status.

Logan George Miller, S. Mulberry Sr

Officers Plan Campaign for Conservation

Logan area Camp Hocking officers lead a wildlife conservation drive to plant corn sunflowers millet and soy beans on small tracts across the camp. Crops will remain for winter food and a cooperative effort with the conservation department is noted. Wildlife shelters built of logs with brush will protect quail from snow as part of the program.

Logan Camp Hocking Rodney B. Harwood Conservation Department

Scouts Campaign Totals Reach $562 With Week Goal Looming

Campaign workers report $562 raised as Boy and Girl Scouts push to meet $950 quota by week’s end. General chairman Charles C. Achauer remains hopeful more contributions will push the total higher.

Veterans Meeting in Logan on May 12 at 7 30 PM

The Disabled Veterans of the World War will meet at the Logan courthouse Friday night May 12 at 7 30 o clock. Commander Sam C. Buchanon urges all veterans to attend to hear explanations of new laws benefiting them.

Logan Sam C. Buchanon

Davis divorce granted for neglect by Judge Henderson

Henry D. Davis is granted a divorce from Betty Lu cille Davis on Wednesday. The decree cites neglect as the basis. The couple married September 11, 1935.

Illness Report: Scarlet Fever Case in City

The two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Clapp is ill with scarlet fever, per a report to the city health department this week. This is the only quarantined case in the city or county.

Logan William Clapp

Store To Be Moved To Opera House Building

Arrangements are being made to move the State Liquor Store into the Opera House Building by May 18. The storeroom now used by the liquor store is being prepared for the new Ohio Power Co office.

Logan Book Club Hosts Review Of The Mortal Storm

The Tourist Book Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Allen Adams home to review The Mortal Storm by Phyllis Bottome led by Mrs. Wilbur Lanning. An ensemble including Mrs. Adams Mrs. Lanning Mrs. Hugh Meldrim and Mrs. Walter Prather performed Beethoven's Septette for two pianos during the social hour refreshments were served to members and guests.

Phyllis Bottome Wilbur Lanning Tourist Book Club Allen Adams Walter Haas W. B. Lacock Fred Hull Iris Lowery Alice Genevieve Poston Eleanor Durr

Plan Contract and Webb Hostess at Contract Club

Plan Contract guests were Mrs. Lucille Wright and Miss Sara Rockhold at Miss Emma Becker home Tuesday. High scores for two tables earned by Mrs. A K Smith and Mrs. Robert Lee White. Refreshments served. Mrs. Webb hosted Tuesday Contract Club with three tables. High club awards to Mrs. A O Kelch Mrs. W D Bassett and Mrs. Victor Simiele.

Lucille Wright Sara Rockhold Emma Becker A. K. Smith Robert Lee White Webb Clinton Webb A. O. Kelch W. D. Bassett Victor Simiele Rudolph Hankison Dallas Kinser Howard Kirk Desmond Braddock

Entertainment Notes from Mrs. Huffman Bridge Club

Mrs. Charles Huffman hosted the Chummy Bridge Club at her N Market Street home Tuesday with three tables in play. Mrs. Joe Walburn won the high score prize and lunch followed at the PK Shop for members and guests including Mrs. Stanley Baker and Mrs. Karl Harper. The group planned a two week meeting with Mrs. Schiede.

Charles Huffman N. Market St Joe Walburn P K Lawrence Adcock Ross Adcock Carl Poling Sterling, Smith Clayton Scheide Jr Lawrence Harden Elder Martin Lavon Goodlve Mildred Collins Stanley Baker Karl Harper Schiede

Logan Delphian Chapter Meets At Mrs Dougherty Home

Logan Delphian Chapter held a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. John Dougherty home with thirteen members present. Mrs. J E Frasure led the business session and the group contributed to the Boy Girl Scout fund. Mrs. Jay Nimon spoke on Pauls Missionary Journeys and Mrs. T R Walburn reviewed Logan history.

Logan Delphian John Dougherty Logan J. E. Frasure Jay Nimon Paul T.R. Walburn Arch Rolsten Anna van Auer James Dougherty D. A. Rannells Walburn

Becks Visit In Logan With Canton Family

Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Beck of Canton spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mrs. Elizabeth Forwick and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Braddock in Warner Ave. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Forwick who will spend two weeks in Canton and Akron.

Logan M. E. Beck Canton

Delta Kappa Gamma initiates Hocking County teachers

A group of Hocking County women teachers joined the Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma in a ceremony at Hotel Berry Athens. Velva Brashares led as president with officers elected from five counties. MEET SATURDAY The first open meeting at Hocking Valley Country Club will host a benefit bridge party for Logan area women, with 15 tables, prizes and refreshments.

Hocking County Alpha Xi Delta‘Kappa Gamma Velva Brashares Janet White Frances McClelland Bernice Taylor Opal Wylie Ruth Strous Ruth Kreachbaum Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Mary Ruth Krinn Hotel Berry Athens Brashares Bess White Kessinger Miss Wylie McClelland Margaret White Ida Baker Edna Morgan Alice Adams Cleveland Hocking Valley Country Club Logan and Wilbur Lanning A. O. Kelch Newell Grooms Elsie Martin Katheryn Wright Katheryn Bell Precious Correll Katheryn Johnson

Burglary Alarm Sparks Logan Police Search

Police were called to 478 East Second Street at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday after residents heard an intruder. A rear door was forced but the burglar escaped before officers arrived and nothing was reported missing at the home of Mrs. E. E. Barker.

Logan E. E. Barker E. Second St

Churches Join To Hold Bible Classes In Logan

Beginning Monday June 5 the Logan Daily Vacation Bible School runs three weeks ending Friday June 23. Mrs Mary Bierley of Lewisburg Ohio supervises at the First Methodist Episcopal Church with cooperation from the Methodist First Presbyterian Church Church of the Nazarene and United Brethren. Open to all children from kindergarten through junior high.

Logan Logan Daily Mary Bierley Lewisburg First Methodist Episcopal Church Community Bible School Methodist First Presbyterian Church of the Nazarene United Brethren

U. B. Church Elects Officers for Year

Ent United Brethren Church names officers for the year starting June 1. Mrs. Homer Evans becomes financial secretary and treasurer. Finance committee includes Lester Huston Della Huston Mrs. Fred Edwards Carlos Brashares Claude Carpenter Foy Blosser and Mrs. Evans. Music committee lists Mrs. Carl Engle Vera Brashares and Mrs. Paul Shaw. Samuel Risch Homer Evans join board. Carlos Brashares and Miss Mabel Krinn named special Christian Education members. One Sunday each month set for youth services.

LOGAN Ent United Brethren Church Homer Evans Lester Huston Della Huston Fred Edwards Carlos Brashares Claude Carpenter Foy Blosser Evans Carl Engle Vera Brashares Paul Shaw Samuel Risch Homer

No Ball Games in Streets Warned by Police Chief

Logan police chief Lew Reynolds announced a warning after several complaints about boys playing ball on streets and breaking windows. He said street ball is hazardous and damaged property must not be caused during play.

Logan Lew Reynolds Reynolds

Pygmalion Opens at Athena With Laughs and Heartfelt Drama

Lavishly mounted and well directed Pygmalion stars Leslie Howard and Wendy Hiller in a witty Shaw adaptation. The film follows Henry Higgins who trains Eliza Doolittle and aims to pass her as a duchess, with a surprising denouement and strong supporting turns by Wilfrid Lawson and Marie Lohr.

Leslie Howard Wendy Hiller Pygmalion Bernard Shaw Athena Theater Henry Higgins Eliza Doolittle London Eliza Anthony Asquith Shaw Flower Girl Wilfrid Lawson Marie Lohr

Lanning Named to Lead Flag Week Ceremonies

Logan Gerald W. Lanning was appointed by Mayor Dallas Kinser as chairman of the committee to arrange Flag Week ceremonies. Flag Week will be observed June 8 to 14, and a proclamation is expected next week. Lanning will designate other prominent locals to assist in plans.

Logan Gerald W. Lanning Dallas Kinser Kinser Lanning

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Page Ten Logan Church Logan Hospital Social Notes of Elizabeth of England Norman Hartnell Mayfair Hartnell Britain Scout U. B. Church Chief ST. Bernard Shaw's Kew Pete Smith Boy Sco Ronge Tapas He Gas Company
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