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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1942

Page

12

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Fragmentary text mentions Mr Hu, a game, and an obituary notice. It remains unclear who is involved and what event is described. Further readable details are needed to provide a precise summary.

Salir Pat $2 Equines On Po Qui Del Lea

Salir Pat defeats Po in a close race at Lea track with a two dollar stake noted. The event highlights a tight finish and notable betting activity during the outing.

Parolee held for theft transferred to county jail

Logan Sheriff Floyd Duffy said Lloyd B. Martin a 23 year old Mansfield parolee arrested for the April 30 theft of 200 dollars worth of motion picture equipment from a Hackensack North Dakota car has been moved from New Philadelphia jail to Hocking County jail. Martin admitted to ransacking at least six automobiles in Logan. The stolen gear was found in his car and he faces prosecution locally rather than returning to Mansfield.

Logan Floyd Duffy Lloyd B. Martin Mansfield Jack Rizer Hackensack N. d New Philadelphia Hocking County Martin Zanesville Lew Reynolds

Albert Leonard Receives Varsity Letter at OWU

Albert Leonard of Logan was awarded his varsity W insignia at Ohio Wesleyan University in a campus convocation. The pitcher helped guide OWU to wins including a victory over Ohio University and posted one loss. he also drove in the winning run. He is expected to start for the Logan Miners in the Nelsonville Twilight League opener against an unnamed foe.

Logan Albert Abe” Leonard Walter Leonard Second Street Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Leonard Ohio University Logan Min Nelsonville

Duffy Serves Writes To Ward School Board

Logan. The Ward Rural Board of Education was ordered to execute and deliver continuing contracts to Adrian Dodd Blosser Adrien Turner and Sylvia Dodds Thorne for the Ward School district dated September 4 1941 by Judge Phil A Henderson in a mandamus action filed Friday in the Court of Common Pleas. The writes were served on the school board by Sheriff Floyd Duffy. Forest Weinrich and Fred A Murray represent the plaintiffs with George Christmans counsel for the defendants.

Nutrition expert to speak at Logan class meeting

Dr. Martha Koehne from the state health department spoke to the Logan nutrition class on vitamins and essential proportions for health. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening May 27 at Dr. H G Southard’s county health office.

Logan Martha Koehne State Department of Health Koehne H. G. Southard

Columbus Detective Returns to Logan

Logan receives Columbus detective Robert Cook known for a past gunfight with three bandits. He had been in Logan over the weekend to bring a Hocking County man held in the county jail.

Logan Robert Bob” Cook Columbus Hocking County Cook

Flag Ceremony Draws 400 At Chauncey Mine Sunday

About 400 people attended the flag raising at Chauncey Mine 25 of the New York Coal Co sponsored by Chauncey Local 358. Mayor Hines gave the welcome and Rev Court ney invoked. Speakers included T J Price and P C Morris. Cap Smith and Thor Olson spoke. American Legion post led the event with H T Rainey as chair. The Chauncey Dover High School Band performed as the audience sang America.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine 25 New York Coal Co Chauncey Local 358 James Simpkins Calvin Lanning Walter Kovaleski Floyd Karns W. D. Hines Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ T. J. Price P. C. Morris Cap Smith

Doctor Sprague Undergoes Major Surgery at Mayo Clinic

Chauncey physician Dr. Warren V. Sprague underwent major surgery last week at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. Word from Mrs. Sprague says his condition is favorable and improving slowly after serious illness and several blood transfusions. He traveled to Minnesota by air with his son Dr. Lindley V. Sprague of Madison Wisconsin remaining with him at the hospital.

Chauncey Warren V. Sprague Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Sprague Minnesota Lindley V. Sprague Madison Wis

Stork Shower for Delbert Peyton’s Wife Held at Lower Plains

Grace Burch hosted a stork shower at her Lower Plains home for Mrs. Delbert Peyton née Eileen Bullock. Zion Church Mothers Bible Class members attended, bringing pink and white gifts. Refreshments included sandwiches cake and coffee. Present: Mable Swartz Lizzie Langle Hazel Lyman Flora Grant Lois Stage Ollie Gabriel Louise Potts Cora Hammond Dessie Sickles Emma Hawk Imogene Calendine Adrienne Moore Bessie Moore Vera Bridgewater Emma Barstow Katherine Coon F E Cook Mildred Patterson Cledyth Peyton Eileen Peyton Grace Burchfield.

Chauncey Grace Burchfield Lower Plains Zion Church Delbert Peyton Eileen Bullock Mable Swartz Lizzie Langle Hazel Lyman Flora Grant Lois Stage Ollie Gabriel Louise Potts Cora Hammond Dessie Sickles Emma Hawk Imogene Calendine Adrienne Moore Bessie Moore Vera Bridgewater Emma Barstow Katherine Coon F. E. Cook Mildred Patterson Cledyth Peyton Eileen Peyton

Loyal Woman's Bible Class Meeting At Mill Street Home

Mrs. William A. Hartley hosts the Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the First Church of Christ at her Mill Street residence on Wednesday at 1 30 P M. Mrs. Burg Johnston will lead the business meeting and the lesson.

Chauncey William A. Hartley Mill St Loyal Woman's Bible First Church of Christ Burg Johnston

Millfield Needle Club Meeting Hostess Named

Mrs. Mabel Mingus of Millfield will host the Millfield Needle Club gathering at her home Tuesday night for club members.

Chauncey Mabel Mingus Millfield Needle Club

Chauncey Ladies Aid quilting at church Wednesday

The Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society in Chauncey holds a full day quilting event at the church on Wednesday. The gathering includes members from the community to sew and share.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church

Sanders Rites Held in Albany At M E Church

Funeral services for Walter J. Sanders age 68 a longtime resident who died Friday at his Albany home were held Sunday afternoon at 3 30 in the Albany Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev Gilbert Courtney officiating A quartet sang burial was in Hebbardsville Cemetery. Attending from Chauncey and Millfield were Clarence and Amy Jo Sanders Ray Sanders and others.

Chauncey Walter J. Sanders Albany C. N. Sanders Lewis Sanders Charles Sanders Chester Sanders Amy Jo Sanders Harvey Courtney Ida Pendergrass George Pendergrass

Mother's Day Program at Zion Church Chauncey

Vera Bridgewater led the program at Zion Church Lower Plains with readings by mothers and recitations by children. Vera sang a solo and Emma Barstow and Dessie Sickles performed a duet. Carnations were given to all attending mothers.

Chauncey Vera Bridgewater Zion Church Lower Plains Emma Barstow Dessie Sickles

Chauncey Hosts Hammond Family Guests from Columbus

Mr and Mrs Emory Hammond of Chauncey entertained relatives including Mr and Mrs Leonard Hammond and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hammond from Columbus along with Mrs Bernice Dowler and daughter Lela from Chauncey for a recent visit.

Chauncey Emory Hammond Lower Plains Leonard Hammond Wilbur Hammond Columbus Bernice Dowler Lela

Logan Funeral Director Purchases Car from Local Dealer

Walter Leonard a Logan funeral director purchased a new automobile from C C Redd Motor Company. He obtained a certificate of permission to buy the vehicle from the Logan Rationing Board at its last meeting.

LOGAN County Certificate of Title Office Walter Leonard Logan Funeral Director C. C. Redd Motor Company Leonard Logan Rationing Board

Logan Mrs William Humphrey Dismissed From Shawnee Hospital

Mrs William Humphrey of Shawnee was discharged Saturday after a major surgical operation performed last week at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan William Humphrey Shawnee Cherrington Hospital

Clevelander Fined for Reckless Driving Plea

Lewis Konkel of Cleveland pleaded guilty to reckless driving. He was arraigned by Magistrate Frank St. Clair and fined 10 dollars plus costs after arrest on Route 33 south of Logan by Sheriff Floyd Duffy and Deputy Jack Waldron.

Logan Lewis Konkel Cleveland Frank St. Clair Floyd Duffy Jack Waldron

Logan Senior High Stage Debuts Janey’s One Track Mind

Logan A high school audience packed the auditorium for the annual class play Janey's One-Track Mind a three act comedy directed by Miss Bartelle Hamilton dramatics instructor presented Friday at Logan Senior High School.

Logan Janey Bartelle Hamilton

Gibisonville High presents Paints and Patches comedy

A large crowd attended Gibisonville High School's two act musical comedy Paints and Patches in the school auditorium Friday night. The operetta was rehearsed and directed by Mrs. Margaret Geiger of the high school music faculty.

Logan Gibisonville High School Margaret Geiger

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Idella England

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p m for Mrs Idella England 62 who died Friday at her home in Green Township The Rev W H Marshall Lancaster officiated Burial followed at Smith Chapel Cemetery Survivors include her husband three brothers and one sister

Logan Idella England Green Township W. H. Marshall Lancaster Smith Chapel

Mrs. Lane Recovers From Burns After Home Fire

Mrs. Walter Lane of Logan, severely burned while attempting to recover a pocketbook from her blazing home, is improving at Cherrington Hospital. The fire destroyed the dwelling and all its furnishings.

Logan Walter Lane Cherrington Hospital

Smoot Directs 4-H Club Broadcast

Logan 4-H Club program aired Saturday noon on WOSU Columbus during Farm and Home Hour. James R. Smoot and Ruth Bennington supervised. Dr. H. G. Southard health commissioner attended with several participants and 4-H members from Rockbridge and Enterprise Victory clubs performed.

Logan Logan Junior High WOSU Columbus Hocking County James R. Smoot Ruth Bennington H. G. Southard Relna Derr Ardella Palmer Charles Zeigler Harold Brimner Jean Wharton Helen Tucker Leota Starner Joyce Hall Betty Hansley Rockbridge Bob Sinnott Jim Hartman Joe Hartman Jim Arnold Logan Boys Joan Adcock Joe Case Sue Schempp Roseann Warner Mary Jo Brown Martha Ann Lee

Funeral Rites Held For Alva Rose

Funeral services for Alva Rose aged 83 were held Monday at 2 p m at the Leonard Funeral Home for a long illness. Burial followed in Shaw Cemetery. A Logan resident, Rose was a former railroad worker and tile plant worker and is survived by five sons three daughters and four sisters.

Logan Leonard Alva Rose West Front Street Shaw Rose

Fingerprint Expert To Study Tire Robberies

Police chief says a fingerprint expert from the state highway patrol in Columbus dusted robbery scenes for prints. Results will come in days. Several prints were secured but identification depends on print clarity.

Logan Lew Reynolds State Highway Patrol Columbus

Local man fined for DUI plea and license suspension

Edward Ream of Sugar Grove was arraigned before Mayor Denzil Weltner on DUI charges. He pled guilty and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Driving privileges were suspended and state highway patrols arrested him over the weekend.

Logan Denzil Weltner Edward Ream Sugar Grove

Logan Woman Dismissed From Hospital After Major Surgery

Mrs Sam Cole of Logan was discharged from Cherrington Hospital Sunday after undergoing a major operation several days earlier.

Logan Sam Cole Cherrington Hospital

James Mohler Bound Over to Grand Jury

James Mohler of Union Furnace was bound over to the grand jury on a $500 bond after a weekend arraignment before Magistrate Frank St. Clair. Charged with driving while intoxicated, the case stems from an automobile accident that injured Mrs. Alta Adcock and her two children, who have since been released from Cherrington Hospital.

Logan James Mohler Union Furnace Frank St. Clair Mohler Alta Adcock

Youth Transferred From Warren Prompts Logan Notice

According to information from friends and relatives here, Paul Puffy Hartman former Logan youth, has been transferred from Ft. Francis E Warren Cheyenne Wyoming Hartman volunteered for army duty several months ago He is the son of Mrs Paul Fox Zanesville Avenue.

Logan Paul Puffy” Hartman Ft. Francis E. Warren Cheyenne Wyo Hartman Paul Fox Zanesville Avenue

Miriam Mack Admitted for Treatment at Cherrington Hospital

Miss Miriam Mack of Logan was admitted Saturday to Cherrington Hospital for treatment and observation. The report notes hay fever as a historical curiosity, stating it was unknown in the New World before white settlers arrived.

Logan Miriam Mack, Logan Cherrington Hospital

Family Identifies Soldier in Published Photo

In a Messenger image of American troops crossing a bridge in Australia relatives tentatively identify George Frey, a former Union Furnace youth and Logan native, now serving in the United States Army. His letters appear censored, and he is described as a 26 year old brother of Addison Frey of Logan.

Logan Messenger Australia George Frey Union Furnace United States Addison Frey

Child Health Clinic Is Successful

County health commissioner Dr H G Southard said the Murray City School conference drew good attendance. Health checks were given to children aged one to six years and immunizations provided to preschoolers who will turn six by January 1 1943, with plans for future conferences in other communities.

Logan H. G. Southard Murray City

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Pai Athens Logan Raton William Driscoll Lafayette Ind Albert Leonard Duffy Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store W. ‘Union St Ton Jon Chauncey Mine No. 25 of Dr. Sprague Mayos Mrs. Mingus Sanders Hammonds Frederick C. Hickey Providence R. Il.) College Clevelander Comedy England Joe Smoot Carl Simon Liberty Ship West Coast Shipyard Simon Edward E. Cook Zenners Goldberg Optometrist Optician Worstell Bidg N. Court St Zenner’s Dept Eer Aessender
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