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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1939

Page

12

Logan High seniors prepare three part Class Night program

Logan High School plans Friday night Class Night in the auditorium featuring an honors segment with valedictory salutatory and class gifts, followed by medals for top scholars and a senior representative plaque. A vaudeville section includes singing by the Senior Boys quartet and various club acts led by Miss Gertrude Bliss.

Logan High School Logan Eleanor Brown Mary Wolfe Elizabeth Smith Shirley Mooney Ralph Woodard Dorothy Newman Athens Gertrude Bliss

Coleman Health Update Stays Static At Local Hospital

Logan reports Supt. Joseph W. Coleman shows little improvement after staying at Cherrington Hospital since last Friday. He returned from Kentucky visit to a relative and is under restricted family-only visitation as hospital staff provide no additional details on his condition.

Logan Joseph W. Coleman Cherrington Hospital Kentucky

Sportsmen Plan Program At Hocking Fairgrounds

Preparations are complete for Sportsmen Day at the Hocking County Fairgrounds next Thursday afternoon. A fish fry that evening at Knights of Pythias Hall precedes a trap shoot for amateurs and experts, with handicap cash prizes. Rifle and pistol matches, clay pigeon shooting, a casting exhibition, and music follow, with Hocking County Fish and Game Club as sponsor and invited clubs Nelsonville and Lancaster plus the Hocking County Fox Hunters Association.

LOGAN Knights of Pythias Hall Hocking County Fish and Game Club Nelsonville Lancaster Hocking County Fox Hunters Association

Jaynes Seeks State Industrial Commission Seat

Logan Charles Jaynes of Shawnee seeks appointment to the State Industrial Commission to replace John W. Beall. He would be the first Southern Ohio representative, with endorsements from county committees business and industrial groups and Republicans across the region. Jaynes spent ten years in coal and ten years as a salesman, aiming for the employer representative post.

Logan Charles Jaynes Shawnee The State Industrial Commission John W. Beall Southern Ohio Jaynes Ohio

Hand Injured in Electric Wringer Incident

Mrs. Walter M. Haas injured Monday when her right hand was caught in an electric wringer. She stopped the machine before the arm drew in. husband freed her. Attending physician reports no bones fractured.

Logan Walter M. Haas

Kiwanis Discuss Youth Organizations Event

Logan Kiwanis Club meets at the White House this evening to discuss youth groups. W. D. Braddock, active in the Boy Scout movement, will speak. Guests include representatives from 4-H Club, FFA, Boy and Girl Scouts, Cubs, Brownies, Campfire Girls and Juvenile Grange. Each will outline their group’s objects.

LOGAN Logan Kiwanis Club White House W. D. Braddock Boy Scout Movement FFA

Forest Rangers To Hold Meeting At Rockhouse

Annual meeting of state forest rangers to be directed by O. A. Alderman and B. E. Lete at Rockhouse. Park management and public relations to be discussed as rangers address increasing attendance and related problems.

Logan State Forest Rangers Rockhouse O. A. Alderman State Forester B. E. Lete State Sparks

Publicity drive aims to showcase state parks with photographers

Logan James Wells of the State Forestry Service leads a publicity campaign in local newspapers. He will meet two Cleveland photographers this week to help obtain images of interesting spots in the state parks area. Homer Hardy Nelson ville reports district conference at Logan Rotary Club meeting. Barney Hankison, a sawmill worker in Logan, injured left hand on a circular saw Friday.

Logan James Wells State Forestry Service Iity Cleveland Homer Hardy Nelsonville Logan Rotary Club White House Barney Hankison

Dog Bite In Ward Township Leaves Arm Infected

Charles Hockman of Ward Township was bitten by a dog several days ago during treatment of the animal. The dog grabbed his arm and caused an infected wound. examination showed the dog was not rabid.

Logan Charles Hockman Ward Township

Injured in Fall at Home in Cheshire

George Durst of Cheshire is hospitalized after a fall at his residence, suffering three fractured ribs and receiving medical care.

Gallipolis George Durst Cheshire

Republican Seeks Office of Solicitor

Fred Murray city councilman announced Monday he will seek the office of solicitor in the upcoming primary as a Republican. Incumbent Harley Meyer completes his second term, while auditor Josephine Hansel seeks another term. County auditor Ora B. Yaw, recently finished with county duties, is also mentioned for the position. Both potential candidates are Democrats.

Logan Fred Murray Aire Republican Party Murray Harley Meyer Josephine Hansel Ora B. Yaw Democrat Party

Bus Drivers Learn First Aid Training Ahead of School Year

Under current law school bus drivers must have first aid training before driving. The Red Cross is arranging classes to start soon in Logan Laurelville and possibly Murray City so drivers complete the required training before the new school year begins.

Logan the Red Cross Laurelville Murray City

Logan Garden Club Plans Beautification Gates on Route 33

Logan Garden Club met at the Charles Barker cottage in Falls Township for a potluck supper and program. Members discussed beautifying ornamental gateways on U S Route 33, plus a gardening quiz contest.

Garden Club Logan Garden Club Charles Barker Falls Township

Potatoes Dug From Hocking Garden Set Likely County Record

Homer Kalklosch of Benton Township dug new potatoes from his own truck patch in late week. The Rose of Sharon variety yielded enough for several meals and is believed to set a county record in Hocking County.

Logan Homer Kalklosch Benton Township Hocking County

Athens Driver Fined By Logan Mayor

Clarence Nichols of Athens pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence before Mayor Dallas Kinser after his arrest by Patrolman A. F. Evans. He was fined 100 dollars and costs and will be certified for suspension of driving rights.

Logan Clarence Nichols Athens Dallas Kinser A. F. Evans

Legion Post to Hear Conference Report Tonight

Logan Post American Legion will meet tonight with Commander Floyd Duffy likely to report on the Columbus conference. The joint meeting of probation officials and American Legion representatives focused on delinquency issues and potential Legion assistance.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Floyd Duffy Columbus

Sheriff Finds Old Text Books in Shed

While moving old papers from a shed on E. Hunter Street property, a sheriff discovered three old text books. A McGuffey's Eclectic Speller was used in rural schools a quarter century ago, along with Long's Elements of Language and a Book of Knowledge.

Logan E. Hunter St McGuffey Long

Sponsoring WPA Work Pledged by Hocking County Officials

Hocking County commissioners pledged thirty percent of motor vehicle and gasoline tax receipts to sponsor WPA work for the county road system. The move continues the county’s cooperative effort with the federal government to provide work for the unemployed.

Logan Hocking County

Four Couples Are Married In Probate Court

Four marriage licenses were issued over the weekend in probate court. Benjamin Oliver Duffey, 40, photographer of Columbus, wed Margaret Jane Beatty, 30, stenographer of Laurelville. Harold Clayton Mohler, 21, truck driver of Flint Michigan, married Eleanor Lucille Larkin, 21, at home in Flint. Donald Wright, 26, miner of Murray City, married Bessie Lantz, 26, housekeeper of Murray City. Orville Omen Spangler, 22, mechanic of Zanesville, wed Alice Vivian Wooley, 21, at home in Oreville.

Harold Clayton Mohler Flint Mich James Mohler Eleanor Lucille Larkin Donald Wright Murray City Albert Wright Bessie Lantz James Lantz Orville Omen Spangler Zanesville

First Aid Tests Given to Eighth and Ninth Grade Girls

Eighth and ninth grade girls at Junior High School took first aid tests last week under Miss Gertrude Bliss. Grading continues this week with passers announced later. Boys’ tests were earlier, led by Charles Eberst, with 104 qualifying. All future certificate recipients will receive awards when school opens next fall in cooperation with the local Red Cross chapter.

Logan Gertrude Bliss Charles Eberst The Red Cross

Honor Students Win Ticket Sale Contest for Senior Play

Logan Room 22 led by Miss Ruth White held a ticket selling contest for the senior class play. Members selling two or more tickets earn entry to an afternoon party. Individual honors went to Juanita Root Margaret Wells and Virginia Fitzgerald who received awards.

Native of Gallia Dies in Sunbury

Funeral services for Mrs. Cordelia Ryant age 87 widow of Florance L. Ryant will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at the daughter Mrs Otis Perfect home in Sunbury with burial in Cheshire Cemetery She was a native of Patriot Gallia County and moved to Franklin County as a child Also surviving is a son Wayland L Ryant She was a member of Sunbury Baptist Church.

Columbus Cordelia Ryant Florance L. Ryant Otis Perfect Sunbury Cheshire Cemetery

Rotarians Plan Huntington Conference and River Cruise

Gallipolis Rotary Club accepts invitation to 185th District Rotary International conferences in Huntington on May 19 and 20. District governor’s cruise on the Ohio River aboard the St. Paul will depart at 7 p.m. from Tenth Street wharf for the Saturday banquet and governor’s ball. The club aims to send a delegation with wives, and Ernest Wiseman oversees Gallipolis events on May 30. Also, Mrs. C. O. McIntyre and Miss Josephine Mullineaux plan a mid June return to Gallipolis after a Orient cruise. Mrs. Leroy Dickey, a 92 year old Civil War widow, is reported seriously ill in Harrison Township.

Gallipolis Rotary International Huntington St. Paul Tenth Street E. H. Harding Ernest Wiseman C. O. McIntyre Josephine Mullineaux New York Orient Leroy Dickey Harrison Township

Mother's Day Observed at Chauncey Church of Christ

Chauncey Church of Christ held a Mother's Day service with 135 in attendance. Carnations were given to all mothers, roses to the oldest and youngest mother, and to the mother with the most children. Flowers decorated the chancel. Andriew Simpkins led, with a program of songs readings and devotions.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Alice Johnson Edward Linscott Frank Lands Mildred Karr Kenneth Lands Sadie Mae Coe Lucinda Vanmeter Eileen Linscott Frank Lands, Jr Lois Ann Lands Andriew Simpkins Jo Ann Paul Cass Ruth Fiske Eva Ferrer Betty Jane Courtney Pearl Henry Russell Johnson Frances Fiske Christine Brown Ethel Henry Margaret Jackson Henry Cass

Remembering Mother Chauncey Honoring Mrs Goodson on Mother's Day

Mrs B F Goodson Cherishes telegram from son Hershal Goodson and family. They have lived in New Hall California for several years.

Chauncey B. F. Goodson Hershal Goodson New Hall Calif

Mrs Evelyn Watkins Young Visits Chauncey

Mrs Evelyn Watkins Young of Huntington West Virginia is in Chauncey visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Bert Watkins on Converse Street.

Chauncey Evelyn Watkins Young Huntington, W. Va Bert Watkins Converse St

Trimble Grange Set Meeting At Grange Hall

Trimble Grange No. 1830 will meet Saturday May 20 at the Trimble Grange Hall under the charge of Worthy Master Dow H Cannon.

Trimble Chauncey Trimble Trimble Grange Hall Dow H. Cannon

Prayer meeting at Morristown Holiness Church

Chauncey invites and Morristown residents to a prayer meeting tonight at the Morristown Holiness Church. The event aims to gather local worshipers for an evening of reflection.

Chauncey District Social and Personal Notes

Chauncey district social items list visits by E C Wharton Centerbury Mr and Mrs James Rankin Lancaster Carl Parker Dayton Dorothy Howard visit Parker’s sister in law Eben Gillespie Millfield Virgil Fierbaugh Jackson and parents W H Fierbaugh Truetown Clifford Shafer Columbus spends weekend with Chauncey parents Carl Shafer William Robinett Jr Columbus and children visit Floyd Stanley Converse St.

Chauncey E. C. Wharton Centerbury Donald Henry James Rankin Lancaster Peter Rankin Carl Parker Dayton Eben Gillespie Millfield Dorothy Howard Virgil Fierbaugh Jackson W. H. Fierbaugh Truetown Clifford Shafer Columbus Carl Shafer William Robinett, Jr Floyd Stanley Converse St

Mother's Day visit at Shafer home and dinner at Green and White

John Shafer hosted children and relatives including Thelma Jean Brookins Chauncey Chanell Anna Lee Chanell Harold Brown Victor Grinstead Betty Lou in Athens on Mother's Day. Walter Wharton Jr joined Mr. and Mrs Shafer for Sunday noon dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Brown at the Green and White Restaurant in Athens which the Browns recently acquired.

Chauncey John Shafer Guy Brookins Thelma Jean Elmer Bingman Anna Lee Channell Harold Brown Victor Grinstead Betty Lou Athens Shafer Walter Wharton, Jr Brown Green and White

Arlene Mae Lester Born in Chauncey Family Home

A daughter was born to Roy Lester and Chauncey on Sunday May 14 at their home on Mill Street. The baby weighs 6 pounds 12 ounces and is named Arlene Mae. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lester and Mr. and Mrs. John Kasler near Chauncey.

Chauncey Roy Lester Mill St Arlene Mae John Lester John Kasler

Condition Improves Returns From Hospital

Chauncey Mrs. Charles Clary has been treated at Marietta Hospital and returned home by ambulance. Her condition is much improved. Clifford Saffel, brought home from Grant Hospital Columbus, continues to improve. Franklin Pennell returned home from Marietta Hospital after treatment, accompanied by his mother Mrs. Ella Henderson.

Chauncey Charles Clary Marietta Hospital Stout Clifford Saffel Mill St Grant Hospital Columbus Franklin Pennell Ella Henderson

Mother's Day Program at CHAUNCEY-Millfield M. E.

Mother's Day program at CHAUNCEY Millfield M. E. Sunday School honored Emma Rankin as oldest mother and Pearl Misner as youngest. Three mothers with many children were noted. flowers were sent to shut-in Panthea Pratt.

Chauncey Millfield M. E Emma _ Rankin Pearl Misner Panthea Pratt

Grange Meeting Planned at Chauncey Hall

Chauncey Dover Grange No. 2646 will hold its meeting Tuesday night at the Chauncey K of P Hall with Earl Taunton as worthy master in charge. A potluck supper will be served and all Dover Grangers are urged to attend.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Chauncey K P. Hall Earl Taunton Dover

Pleasanton Hosts Weekend Visit Guests at Kinney Home

Mr and Mrs Wayne Kenney of Pleasanton entertained Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Emmett Oxley and granddaughter, Mr and Mrs Elza Sapp and Dock Kenney of Athens, Mr and Mrs Howard McClain and son Billie of Shade, Dan Sutton of Dayton, and Mrs Frank Masten of Pleasanton.

Pleasanton Wayne Kenney Emmett Oxley Elza Sapp Dock Kenney Athens Howard McClain Billie Shade Dan Sutton Dayton Frank Masten

Class Will Meet Chauncey Esther MEC Church Meeting

The Esther class of the M. E. Church will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. Helen Nicholson on Mill Street. Mrs. Agnes Tarlton will lead the meeting and two birthday anniversaries will be observed.

Chauncey Esther M. E. Church Helen Nicholson Mill St Agnes Tarlton

Logan club to host merchandise shoot at fairgrounds

Logan Gun Club plans a Sunday merchandise shoot at the fairground traps with the program opening at 1 PM. Anticipated turnout includes many sportsmen from surrounding cities.

Logan Logan Gun Club

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Dale Engle Lincoln TNT Powder House Ridge Rancho Revellers Glee Club Harry Shaw Price Bill Knapp Boys Athletic Club My Attica Art Club Clubbin Coleman Louis Greenfield Anna Jerry Greenfield Hocking Fairgrounds Lee Blue Chambray Otis ORK Shoes Zenner Kiwanians Forest Rangers Louise T. Huffman Charlene James McNamee Margaret Colbert Buchtel Wayne Evans Washington Don Smart Norman Jack Portsmouth Ralph Elliott Mark Vancuren Alfred Lanning Larry Coshocton Mr. Lanning Pioneer Ruth Rheinscheld Union Furnace Leonard McKinley James Smoot Josephine Keck Ruth Stone D. B. Rheinscheid George Mosser N. Orchard Sr Larry Taylor Mosser Hocking Legion WPA Gallia Chauncey Church Disciples of Christ Morristown Holiness Church Chauncey District Grange J. E. King Stewart St Electrolux the Gas Company
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