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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1941

Page

8

Picnic Marked End Of Adult Scout Training Course

A Picnic at the Boy Scout Cabin in Chester celebrated completion of the Elementary Adult Scout training course. Scouters and organizers attended a large campfire and a tasty supper, with certificates awarded to the attendees. The event honored teachers and staff connected to Rural schools and noted staff changes, including resignations and coaching assignments for the upcoming seasons.

Middleport C. J. Rhodes Chester Canhole Deana Branta Hs Succes Mckay H.A. Rothet Willard McMaster Wayne Mise Bertha Miller Gibbons Paul Trittachish Bill Grate Chappelle Talbott Emmett Cheries Murray Calvin Harriett ” McIntosh Rejchman William Stewart Beri Rosenbaum Harry Sandeary Rolinger Pomeroy Norman Kloesam Fiemak Satellene James Clark Servier

Bill Passage Gives Js More Funds For School Debt

Logan notes report a1 to 0 vote in the Ohio House on HB 433 to fund a reducible school debt. Delegates to the state convention were chosen, with Miss Charlene Huff presiding and Dr. Walter Brehm presenting the bill. The measure aims to provide about $6000 for the Starr Washington school district and would require a coal truck fee ordinance under Columbus Council. Mrs Hanna seeks Ohio Federation treasurer post.

Club B. Hanna Opal John W. Bricker Wie Georgia Haneei Walter Brehm Hocking Blake Secre Midmer Mor Tary Emma Petty Fan County Logan Ohio Columbus Thelma Hurd Brehm Dorceia Fred Burchfield Burchfield Florida

Honor World War Dead Memorial Observances Planned Saturday

The article notes Memorial Day activities including veterans and families in Milington Tenn and Sandusky. It mentions World War II and local honors, with flowers made by the Paneer Youth Group and events planned around May 23 and June 2. Funds from memorial flowers aid veterans.

Adga Ennsonkas Parliberfeld Milington Tenn Bilogan Amerberfeld Martha Harlan Harold E. A Harrold Mr. Elberfeld Oliver Blake Uitor Columbus Paneer Sandusky Capital

Banquet of Classes and Baccalaureate Events Plannned

A large school gathering is expected with up to ten attendees at UNION FURNACE and a Banquet of Classes. Details appear garbled but mention of a Baccalaureate series, a theater party at Logan, and events scheduled around May including a Friday May 33 item and a May 27 date.

Actus Suad Lowey

Logan Rifle Club builds range near Logan for recruits

Logan Rifle club members construct a range two miles south of Logan at the McKinley farm off Route 7 in Green Township. Provisions are made for 100 and 300 yard targets and a briefing on the next call for a brief furlough. Six service volunteers named to fill the quota are Lindy Thompson Nelsonville Route 2 Atlee Woodrow Inboden Logan Route 4 Thomas Glenwood Jackson Logan Route 2 John Nelson Logan Route 2 Joseph F Cullison Nelsonville Route 2 and Joseph Schrader 321 West Second Street Logan. June 2 set for the next steps.

Logan Logan Rifle Club Harry Crane Logan Leonard McKinley Charles McKinley Green Township Camp Monmouth Hocking County McKinley Lindy Earl Thompson Nelsonville Rt Atlee Woodrow Inboden

Middleport Social Notes and Local Weddings

Middleport notes record the last meeting of the Middleport Literary Club at Mrs. M L French home with president Mrs. French completing her term and new officers to be elected. Also reported is a Pythian Sisters anniversary supper at Meigs Temple No 153 and the Charleston marriage of Mildred Asbury to James Moseley with both sets of families and attendees named.

Middleport Middleport Literary Club M. L. French Ncoln St Ihe Meigs Temple No Pythian Sisters Dueport Mildred” Asbury James Moseley Chareston H. A. Rothrock Neath A. E. Asbury Third ‘Ave Charleston Chesapeake High School Moseley J. W. Moseley Quartier St Chatleston Owens-Illinois

Baccalaureate Services Sunday at Pomeroy High

Baccalaureate for Pomeroy High seniors will be held Sunday at the Junior High School 7:30 p m Rev John Kluesner presiding with the girls choir performing We March to Victory and The Prayer Perfect The sermon by Rev Clueener The Silent Sea and Lord Bless You and Keep You will be sung by the girls choir Rev Walter Sodt offers invocation and Rev Warren H Bright reads scripture and prayer

Ameroy Pomeroy High John Kluesner Walter Sodt Warren H. Bright C ‘Lueener Girls Ralphn Kuether N Iris King Etert Sal Girls’ Choir

Fray ammer Play Program Planned for Children

A summer recreation program for children is planned by the Pom Recreation Commission at the local grounds. The event will be held Wednesday at two oclock in the afternoon at Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband and daughter, the deceased had a Newport, Kentucky marriage in 1880 and resided in Pomeroy with local officials and community members attending.

Pomeroy Sonue Gana Fae Clara Gen- Atkins M. D. Zelmer

Barber Shop Changes Hands in Shenang Springs Area

Community notes report barber shop purchase by Oscar Scholl after Kelley Meier era. Commission cites limited funds for equipment for softball league, expects players to provide balls and bats. Grounds remain available. junior league discussed. Ohio Valley League opens May 11 with multiple matchups. Meigs County rep Eugene Fry to attend marble tournament in Columbus. Funeral of O H Bissell held. recreation center upgrades approved including badminton set.

Pomeroy Kenneth (Kelley Kueser Ership Shenang Springs Ballip Ourt St Oscar Scholl Scholl Orga Columbus Meigs County Eugene Fry P. L. Curtis Mrr Curtis H. Bissell Fred Goegiein Athens

Logan Retail Merchants Nominate Chairman

Logan merchants chapter of the chamber of commerce met at noon to nominate four candidates for chairman Charles Epstein Arthur Gasser George Jurgensmier and Burr Nixon A further meeting is planned for 8 pm Monday at the chamber room to elect the chairman The merchants operate with the chamber but elect their own chairman and govern their group matters

LOGAN Logan Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Charles Epstein Arthur Gasser George Jurgensmier Burr Nixon Chamber ‘Merce

Licensed To Marry Logan-A License Issued In Logan

Local records note a license issued Tuesday for Carl R. Houseworth and Helen L. Crist in Logan with magistrate officiating. In Logan Gun Club news a Sunday trap shoot is planned near Logan at 1 PM. Bill Sauer, Red Birds season pass holder, received the pass through the Logan Chamber of Commerce. Citizenship week activities are described for Logan schools. A large goose egg dataset is reported from Laurel Township. Sermons and church services are scheduled in Pomeroy, with no evening service. Two men were arrested in Pomeroy on intoxication charges.

Logan Carl R. Houseworth Lancaster Ray Houseworth Helen L. Crist Frank ‘St. [Clair Bill Sauer Ace Sports Columbus Red Birds C. W. Johnston Logan Chamber of Commerce

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