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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1941

Page

10

Logan Police Radio System Set to Be Ready in Ten Days

Athens Ohio report notes Logan police department work on a new radio system by Frank Ricketts and Gerald Metaushimn. FCC inspector will verify equipment before service starts. Fire Chief Roy Stallarth and Gustant Gerard McLaughlin to apply for license. City ordinance requires monthly FCC-compliant checks by an experienced operator.

Logan Logan Police Department Frank Ricketts Gerald Metaushimn FCC Roy Stallarth Gustant Gerard. McLaughlin Sso

Fire Destroys Stivson Home in Marion Township

Fire at eight Sunday night destroyed a residence in Marion Township, once a Number Nine School building. Mr and Mrs Herb Stivson and their daughter Joan were away in Newark. twin sons Donald and Ronald were at home. Neighbors saved an adjoining kitchen. loss estimated at 1000 dollars with no insurance.

Ordinance Delegation to Columbus on Coal Truck License

Logan Chamber president C W Johnston says OGAN-Reyrenen feral cities in the Hocking Valley will meet Columbus council this evening over the coal truck license ordinance. He will be joined by Rep Walter E Brehm and City Councilman C J Won to oppose the measure and seek modifications. Mrs W L Achauer of Haydenville remains in Cherrington Hospital in serious condition.

Ogan Reyrenen Hocking Valley Columbus C. W. Johnston Logan Chamber of Commerce Johnston Walter E Brehm C. J. Won Council

Army Plane Wreckage Recovered Near Sand Run

Wreckage of a U S Army plane was removed from near Sand Run Sunday morning by a truck that carried it to Dayton. The vehicle passed through Logan before noon drawing hundreds of people to the scene from Logan and other points.

Logan Sand Run Dayton

Logan Births and Deaths Reported for April

In Logan April saw 26 deaths surpassing 25 births while rural districts reported 17 births and 15 deaths. Deputy registrar Miss Faith Wright notes the unusual trend, listing numerous local families with births including both sons and daughters across Logan city and surrounding areas.

Logan Faith Wright Clifford Bailey Harold Lehman William A. Snyder Clyde Wilson Ora Carl Later Eldon Ash Gurney G.smith Leroy Leroy Hedges Homer J. Lanning Merlin ‘P. Teheinscheld Ates Clarence E. ‘Kisor Nial C. Doolitte Thomas, Miller Roy Trunx Ray ‘ Nelson Roy N. Lanening James. E North Willam S "Robinson

Hocking County Men in New Jersey Training Camp

Hocking County youths including Danny Saunders Arthur Waleters John Green and Ernest Ashbaugh joined a New Jersey training camp during a home visit last week. Robert Acton son of Jude Acton of Fairfield County is also listed as training there. McKinley hopes for assignment to the Philippines after completing training, possibly next month.

Monmouth N. Yews Hocking County Danny Saunders Arthur Waleters John Green Ernest Ashbaugh Robert “Acton Jude 4 Acton Fairfield County McKinley Phillipine Islands

Two Haydenville Men Injured in Auto Wreck

Two Haydenville residents George Sharb age 19 and Melvin Skiver age 17 were injured when their vehicle skidded on gravel, went over a south of Murray City embankment, struck a utility pole, and were taken by ambulance to Cherrington Hospital. Sharb suffered scalp and facial injuries. Skiver had a head injury and concussion.

Ogan Murray City George Sharb Melvin Skiver Haydenville Cherrington “Hospital Shark Skiver

Logan Social Notes Celebration for May bride s party

Logan society page reports a party honoring Mr and Mrs M H Cherring Mrs Adair and others from Baird New Lexington and nearby towns with dinner at the Adair home on N Walnut St Hosts were Mrs Adair Mrs Paul and Miss Ruth Brooks Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Notestone Mr and Mrs Warren Bright Dr and Mrs M H Cherrington and others Also notes: Duplicate Contract Club met at the home of s Alfred Carpenter with play and high score awards, guests listed from absent members.

Charles Notestone Warren Bright M. H. Cherrington Charles McKinley S. Alfred Carpenter South Lopes Thore H. D. Saxton John Lee Lee Clinton Cleo Haley

Logan Mingos Schedule Preview for Upcoming Games

Logan Mingos has laid out a partial schedule for the next weeks. The team will travel to Chillicothe to face Mead Paper Co and Low Right Cycle Club of Columbus on June 22, with games planned in May and June against Nelson and Gallipolis, among others.

OGAN Loganmingos Carbon Hill Logan T Focal Chilcothe Mead] L Paper Co Lowright C Cycle Club of Columbus Nelson Gallipolis

Carbondale Downs Mingos in Sunday Softball Bout

Carbondale defeated Mingos 12 to 6 on Sunday afternoon in a loosely played game at home. Woodie Nutter pitched well for the Mingos, while Logan’s Dick Brandt Roy Marshall and teammates collected two hits each. Brandt and Webb doubled for Logan. Marshall hit a triple and other miscues kept score high.

LOGAN Stingos Carbondale

Family of seven pheasants sighted near Willow Pond

Gan Pearl Dupler of West Logan reports a family of seven young pheasants spotted during the week. They hatched in the vicinity of Willow Pond, according to Dupler's sighting.

Gan — Pearl Dupler West Logan Willow Pond

Haydenville Schools Prestival Sets June 11 Festival

Haydenville schools plan a June 11 Prestival with a band portion on the program. Officials describe the event as a community festival featuring student performances and activities.

Haydenville Maxdenville Viane

Nine West Virginia Couples To Wed

West Virginia couples received marriage licenses on Saturday. The list includes Raymond Sto thers 28 and Doris Marie Christopher 21 of Parkersburg. Le Clifton Sheen 23 and Marjorie M. Smith Charleston. Charles W. Harrison 30 and Lenora B. Gillespie 37 of Charleston. Annual Ray 21 and Jon Quisby 21 of Poca. Walter Rally 21 and Mary Spellman 21 of Hamlin. Melvin Scott King 22 and Jeanetta Adkins 18 of West Hamlin. Austin Joseph Edwards 24 and Alfredi Grundel 22 of Nelsonville. Wilbert Hall 21 and Mary Persinger 18 of Apple Grove. Floyd W. Taylor 42 and Mayme Frances Gieaut 33 of Point Pleasant. Earl Hinkle 23 and Inez Sisson 19 of Frazier's Bottom.

Vallifulis Saturdag West Virginia Raymond Stothers Doris Marie Christopher Parkersburg le Clifton Sheen Marjorie M. Smith Charleston Charles W. Harrison Lenora B. Gillespie Sharleston Ray Jon Quisby Poca Walter Railly Mary ‘Spellman Satart

Visitors Increase at Epil Hospital in Sallipolis

With spring arrivals, visitor numbers rise at Epileptic Hospital in Sallipolis. Dr. Gimeon, superintendent, says no restrictions on guests on Sundays or holidays. Many out of town visitors stay several days, securing quarters in the city to visit patients while visiting hours end at night.

Sallipolis Snio Gimeon

Band Instructor Re-Employed At Buchtel Haydenville

Logan-Robert Brasharen continues as band instructor at Buchtel and Haydenville for another year. Sue Schempp, long-time band supporter, suffers illness at home but shows improvement. County-wide Grange Festival planned for Rockbridge on May 27 with potluck, program, social hour, and recreation after. Helen Belt from Columbus visits mother Virginia Belt through weekend.

Buchtel LOGAN Robert Brasharen Enterprise Haydenvile Snyalaps Haydenville Grate Sue" Schempp Ing Howly Clarence Schempp

Memorial Day Closing and Reporting Schedule Noted

Unemployment compensation offices close Friday and Saturday May 30 and 31 1941 for Memorial Day observance. Claimants with reporting days Friday or Saturday will report Monday June 2. Logan county western farmers begin plowing corn while other areas report warm planting delayed by dry weather.

Logan—Omwen Frieday LOGAN

Logan Area Private Jobs Rise 1688 Percent in April

Logan employment records show private industry added 86 jobs referred from the Logan district office of the Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. Total unemployment claims grew 111.3 percent from March, with 813 new filings. unemployment benefits rose 100.5 percent to 4485 dollars 43004 in April, while average weekly benefit was 10.12 dollars and partial unemployment averaged 5.11 dollars.

Logan Logan Area H. H. Sands Ohio Bureau BUC Sands Logan di Fidt

Logan School Fire Destroys Occupied Building

Logan residents recall the No 9 school on Herber Stimson burned destroying the occupied building. The incident ends a nearly 75 year era as two other school buildings had preceded it. Several Rockbridge families report illness and many children out of school due to the attack.

LOGAN Herber Stimson Sveral Rockbridge

Miss Ella Sweeney Dies After Short Illness

Ella Sweeney, 77, of St. Paris died yesterday at St. Francis Hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by brothers J. Paul Sweeney of Chicago and Patrick Sweeney of Columbus. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 8:30 am at Sacred Heart Church with burial in Logan.

Ee Jmbus Mise Ua Aiagie High St. Francis Hospital J. Paul Sweeney Chicago Patrick Sweeney Columbus Sacred @ Heart Church Logan

Logan Legion District Reaches 1981 Members

The Logan Legion District reports 28 posts in District 8 exceed or meet quota with 1981 members toward a 2010 goal. Lancaster post leads with 302, Gallipolis 200, Logan enrollment 142 matching last year.

Logan American Legion Lancaster Post Gallipolis Post

Vinton Man Sues Agee Over Breach Of Contract

Sinatra-saeay age of Vinton filed a suit against Thomas E Agee of this city seeking 180 dollars for alleged breach of contract. He states in his petition he was hired as a traveling salesman for Agee Farm Implement Dealer at a stated salary and expenses and that the employer terminated the contract without just cause.

Sinatra — Saeay Age Vinton Thomas E. Agee Quickle Agee

Route 17 To Have Macadam Surface

Gallipolis reports that West Virginia authorities plan a modern macadam surface for Route 17 parallel to Route 35 from Point Pleasant to Charleston. The new top would run on the south side of the Great Kanawha River to ease travel and could be converted to one-way traffic if needed to reduce congestion in the 60 mile stretch.

Gallipolis Dayton Charleston West Virginia Pt. Pleasant Great Kanawha River

Lawyer Charged With Mishandling Fu

SAGLIPOLIS charges of unprofessional conduct filed by Mrs. Jennie Adams administrator of the estate of J C Hannis against Stephen K Vaught Pt Pleasant attorney. Adams claims Vaught appropriated funds of the Hannis estate. plan program Gallipolis announces a song festival to be held at Crown City's Methodist Church Thursday night. Logan Carl Beery Hocking county bee inspector visited the West Logan area last week finding all colonies in good condition and a number ready to swarm.

Saglipolis Jennie Adams J.C. Hannis Stephen K. Vaught Pt. Pleasant Adams Vaught Hanni Gallipolis Announ Crown City Logan Carl Beery Hocking County

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Stivson W. L. Achauer Cherrington Hospital Athens Pharmacy TN. Court St Hocking N. J. Day Syria Iraq Damascus Royal Air Force Logan Mingos Carbondale Downs Mingos Epil Hospital Helen Belt Spens Virginia Belt Athens Athens Pharmacy TN. Court St Ella Sweeney Court St New Square Guay Ieee Me Ashe and Alara Sieaere Carpenter Maytag Co Athens, Ohio Nelsonville Glouster Pomeroy Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company Logan Legion District Turor F. J. Beasley CO
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