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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1941

Page

12

Pythian Sisters Hold District Convention in Logan

District 1 Pythian Sisters convention brings 130 members from 12 temples in southeastern Ohio to Logan for a day of sessions and installations led by Grand Chief Mrs. Bernice Carter of Cleveland. Mayor Dallas Kinser welcomes attendees as temples perform ritual work and draping ceremonies conclude the event.

Logan Pythian Sisters Ohio Bernice Carter Cleveland Dallas Kinser Carter Logan Temple Rose Wilkesville Logan ‘Temple Car~ Fer

Memorial Day Observances in Gallipolis

Memorial Day activities in Gallipolis begin at 8 a.m. with a Doughboy monument service in City Park, followed by a parade to Pine Street Cemetery. Major Oliver G. Lyle is officer of the day, Floyd Hartpence will give the principal address, and school bands and a Legion salute close the program.

Gallipolis Pine Street Sarah Robinson Lafayette Post American Legion Oliver G. Lyleh Legion Auxiliary City Park Pine Street Cemetery State Hospital Grand Army For the Republic E. E. Higgins Logan McKinley Floyd Hartpence Wearville American ‘Legion Department of Ohio Legion Mound Hill Cemetery

Rotary hear Raymond Cram on making a metropolitan newspaper

At Allipolis Rotary last night guest speaker Raymond Cram Columbus Dispatch managing editor outlined newsroom processes and shared human interest stories. Club voted to cover expenses for a high school student at Boys State in Columbus. American Legion planned similar action. Dr MA Brown named program for next Tuesday.

Allipolis Rotary Club Carlos Niday Raymond Cram Columbus Dispatch Boys’ State Columbus American Legion MA Brown

St Louis Today Reports Clergy Attendance at Assembly

The item notes Reverend Lewis Weber of this city and Reverend Fred Luchs of Athens traveling to St Louis for the Presbyterian General Assembly nine day sessions. Reverend R Lloyd Porst of Rio Grande College will occupy the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church Sunday morning during the Assembly audience.

Lewis Weber ‘Gishier Unt Fred Luchs Athens St. Louis Presbyterian General Assembly R Lloyd Porst Rio Grande College Wil Presyterian Gishier

Hospital Worker Sued for Divorce

Gallipolis reports Mrs. Paul France formerly Miss Ivan Brothers files a divorce action alleging neglect and cruelty. They are parents of two sons ages 13 and 15. The suit seeks custody and alimony as part of the action filed in the county court.

Gallipolis Paul France Ivan Brothers France Suerte Cheshire Dwight Beckett Sr Holzer Tomital

Lancaster Chieftains Face Mingos In Final Practice

Lancaster Chieftains wrap up practice ahead of today's Lancaster game with Mingos. Ralph pitched a one hit three inning session. Legion Tournament team tryouts set for Tuesday at five. out of town players invited. age limit 17 by Jan 1, 1961.

Logan — Chieftains Lancaster Fe Mingos Ralph Chieftains Mingos American Legion Junior Synder Donald Johnson Murray City John ‘Trowbridge Union Furnace Gene Couch Rockbridge Mary Wylie

Logan Social Notes and Funeral Attendance in Logan

Logan covers reported social notes with Nixon reviews and a Prichard's dinner event. Attendees at Hester Lee White’s funeral included Mrs. W. E. Brehm and Mrs. Kerwood Gal. Church meeting details list attendees from Logan and distant visitors, plus devotionals and Latin America articles. Paul E. Smith visits on furlough. Book-of-the-Month Club held final meetings with officers elected. Republican Club met with May Day activities and Federation report from Columbus.

Logan Nixon Louise Steents Columas Kerr Guild Prichard Restaurt Hans Zinaset Martin Waddock Harry A ‘Smith W. D. Bassett Hester Lee White Mira Sturn Cy Eel Gram Somerset Presbyterian Church W. E. Brehm Premmyterian Church Mrn Lester Risch Kerwood Gal Carl’ Harsh Clinton Webb Marjorie ‘Brandt Walter Prather Mira 'Ceet Jones Latin America Mise Hester Re White Ma Fand Ina Decker Prather Eyublican Club Women's Republican Club McKinley Club Dallas Kinser George Wonnrave Federation ‘of Republican Clubs Columbue Miss Preciour

4-H County Officers And Advisors Meeting Recap

Sorrell spoke on the August primary election. A June gathering at Rachelmacher Park will promote member and family involvement. Gladys Lanning chaired the conference with R R Lanning and Mrs Logan as officers. Local talks included May Day and May Day Madness with Miss Chart and Miss Correll presenting. Social duties, refreshments, and entertainment featured Columbus speakers Horst Beatsee and Frank Ricketts.

Sorrell Rachelmacher Park R. R. Lanning Logan Gladys Lanning Chacze Louisa Grade Huttman Kinser Mary Bot Henry Frank Ricketts

Local Bridge Club Hosts Guests at Washington Ave Home

The New Deal Bridge Club met Monday at Gertrude Miller's Washington Avenue home with Miss Florence Rechenwaldt as guest. Members include Merritt Rheinscheld Cheshler and Miller families, Margaret Rechenwaldt, Clara Graham, and Mabel Blosser. High score awarded to Margaret Redhenwaldt. Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority met for business with Maxine Notestone in charge. Plans set for a June 8 to 10 show at the Chakeres theater with Ruth Soodlive Anna Marie Schorr and others heading committees. A two week later social committee includes multiple members. dessert, spring flowers, pink streamers, and miniature parasol favors noted. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Nyle Lee Huffines occurred. Kenneth J. Smith of Nelsonville was fined $10 and costs for reckless operation after pleading guilty. arrest noted as late Highway Patrol.

Milli New Deal Bridge Club Gertrude Miller Washington Ave Florence Rechenwaldt Merritt Rheinscheld Cheshler Gertrude Clyn Miller Margaret Rechenwaldt Clara Graham Mabel Blosser Margaret Redhenwaldt Sigma Phi Gamma Maxine Notestone Chakeres Theater Ruth Soodlive Anna Marie Schorr Jarnet Sheets Ruth Thomas Margaret Mary Kaiser Martha Walsh Mary Louise Bryan Betty Adair Ruth ‘Thomas Genny Williams Mildred “Burton Logan Kenneth J. Smith Nelsonville Dallas ” Kinser

Thursday Half-Holiday Set for June to August

Gallipolis merchants plan a Thursday afternoon half-holiday from the first week of June through August. Most stores will close except food markets and restaurants, with banks leading the observance as part of the program.

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Merchants' Committee

Vinton High Alumni Plan Dinner at School Sunday

Members of the Vinton High School Alumni Association announce a dinner program at the school this Sunday night. Officers include Beatrice Clark president Verna George vice president Lena Painter secretary treasurer Georgia Gray historian. Committee members list Verna Dewey Walker Lena Painter Neta Alexander Susie Huntley Robin Reed Chloe Samuels Elsie McCoy Ruth Quickie Esta Matthews Jennie Elliott Kay Quickie Anna Sprague and others assisting with invitations decorations and hospitality.

Gallipolis Vinton High’ School Beatrice Clark Verna George Lena Painter Georgia Gray Verna Dewey Walker Neta Alexander Susie Huntley Robin Reed Chloe Samuels Elsie McCoy Ruth Quickie Esta Matthews Jennie Elliott Kay Quickie Anna TL Sprague

Schneemilch Rites Held at Mound Hill Cemetery

Mrs. Frederick Schneemilch, 81, died Sunday night at her Columbus home. Rites were conducted this afternoon at Mound Hill Cemetery in Gallipolis Gravenae. She leaves several sons and daughters and a sister, Mrs. M. F. Merriman, all of Columbus.

Gallipolis Mound Hill Frederick Schneemilch Columbus M. F. Merriman

Logan Mingos Prepare for Twilight League Game Tonight

Logan Mingos held practice Tuesday evening ahead of their Nelsonville Twilight League clash with the Eagles. Expected pitcher Bill Spencer will start with Peck Mowery behind the plate while key players regina and Seung miss the lineup. A college audience enjoyed a musical at Washington Auditorium featuring grade school band members and a chorus of over 100 singers.

Logan Logan Mingos Eagles Spencer Peck Mowery Mini F Washington Auditorium

Gallia farm sale and divorce actions noted in Gallia County

Sells Gallia Farm Wolfe divorce case dismissed without prejudice to new action. White divorce on neglect. Boy Scout program planned with sale of 100 acre Raccoon farm north of Vinton. Alonzo Durst announced for Court of Honor in Cheshire for $3,000. New owner given possession after sale.

Logan Ralph E. Wolfe Mary L. Wolfe Margaret White Albert L. White Gallipolis Bert ‘Tope Vinton Alonzo Durst Cheshire

Seven Men Scheduled for Draft Call in June

A June 9 draft call for seven men is set by the Selective Service Board. Four volunteers will join the draw, with the rest taken from the list unless more volunteers appear. Hocking County remains unaffected by Draft Number 17 for Negroes. The first June draft date is June 2, with six volunteers reporting.

Logan—Teamuve Selective Service Board Hocking County

Tennis Courts Opened At Jurgensmier Residence

Logan residents report tennis courts at the rear of the Jurgensmier home on E Front St have been placed in condition for use. A playing group will convene there within the next few days as the sport gains popularity with the high school courts now open.

LOGAN Jurgensmier E. Front St

Parents of Logan Boy Birth

Mr and Mrs Harold Immerman of Logan RFD welcomed a son born at home Monday night. The family reports the child as healthy and has not released further details.

SO Logan Harold)immerman Logan Rfd Hame

Organizing of Union Furnace Boys Woodworking Club

The Union Furnace boys form a woodworking club under advisor Elmer Anthony with Richard Anderson elected president and Robert Armstrong as vice president. Joe Anthony serves as secretary treasurer Kenneth Holdren is recreation leader and Keith McVey is news reporter. Grange to meet Logan Miller Chapel Grange will hold a business session this evening at their hall according to Logan master R. E. Allen.

Union Furnace Elmer Anthony Richard Anderson Robert Armstrong Joe Anthony Kenneth Holdren Keith McVey Grange Logan Miller_ Chapel Grange R. E. Allen

The Devil and Miss Jones Opens at the Athena

Jean Arthur stars in a romantic comedy about a department store strike and a multi million hire who goes undercover as a shoe clerk to uncover ring leaders. Robert Cummings plays the leading man and Charles Coburn shares title roles with Arthur as the plot centers on employee protest and personal reforms.

Jean Arthur the Devil Miss Jones the Athena Robert Cummings Charles Coburn Coburn Miss Arthur Cummings

Memorial Day closures and local notices in Logan

Local unemployment offices will close Friday and Saturday May 30 and 31 for Memorial Day observance. Claimants with reporting days on Friday or Saturday will report Monday June 2. Health board discussed sewer plans for Jennison Ave while Logan Garden Club met at the Rockhouse with 25 members and a hike led by president J T Worley.

Logan Bureau of Unemployment Health Board City Board of Health Jennison Ave Rockhouse Logan Logan Garden Club Rockhouse J.T. Worley

Stomach Relief Reported From Ton Jon Trial

Mrs Dora Alton of Lancaster Ohio reports dramatic stomach relief after Ton Jon use She says two years of distress and weight loss improved with appetite return and ulcer relief The testimonial notes increased appetite and weight gain and cites the Ton Jon Health Representative in Athens Ohio for sale at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store on Union Street Athens.

Dora ‘Alton Lancaster Ohio Emmanuel Lutheran Church Ngatty Dora Alton Sellin Jon Pangaea TON Jon Athens Quick's Union St QUICK

Kachelmacher Park Opens to Strong Early Use

For the opening week 223 people used Kachelmacher Park facilities including 140 boys and 145 girls with 38 adults. Harold E. Hartmann, supervisor, reports strong local recreation turnout.

Kachelmacher Park Logan Harold E. Hartmann

Many Hear 4-H Clubbers In Broadcast

Logan County residents heard a 4 H club program on WOSU Monday evening. James R Smoot served as master of ceremonies. A Union Furnace High School brass quartet performed led by Bob Bryan and others. Fern Redick vocal solo and a panel on Present Day Living featured five club members.

Logan Stocking WOSU James R. Smoot Union Furnace High School Bob Bryan Dwain Lee Clark Paul McMane John Campbell Shirley Lanening Kathleen McDonald New Pittsburg Fern Redick Washington Township J. H. Barker Edward Tes Gerald Devol Marjorie Hartmann Paul Heigle Washington Township Curtis Norton Jo Robey Case David Tucker Mary Kathryn Adcock Ruth ‘Bennington

Three Car Crash Injures Four On Mulberry Street

A three car wreck at Front and 8 Mulberry Street Tuesday injured four people none seriously. Harold Blower of Millfield drove one car with five passengers. Hugh Little and his mother Mrs Harry Little collided with Blower causing the Johnson car to be struck. Mrs Courtney and Mrs Rains were also hurt. Little suffered a knee injury and Mrs Little had a cut nose. All three cars were damaged.

Logan Mulberry St. Tuesay Harold Blower Millfield Earl Johnson Log Front St Hugh Little Harry Little Blower Johnson Courtney Rains Little

Doctor Recovering After Heart Attack In Columbus

Logan News reports from Doctors Hospital in Columbus that Dr SF Ranch is improving after a heart attack suffered while attending a convention over a week ago. He is expected to be sent home this week but will require a longer recovery period after returning home.

Logan Doctors Hospital Columbus

Logan Theater Guild Acclaimed in Season Finale

The Logan Theater Guild closes its season with a production of A Cup of Tea directed by Florence Ryerson. Cast includes Btin Bie Mollie Martin Sheila Graham and others. A backstage party followed with critique by Prof. Rowan. plans for next fall and winter are announced. Committees listed include Publicity Vice president Fitzgerald Kimble McGraner social chairs Harsh Clutton Brashares ticket sales Thomas Wolfe program Primmer Evk in Courter and more.

Florence Ryernon Ta Fiat Btinbie Mollie Martin Sheila Graham Bormard Otter Vincent Jareg Gertadeulman Rowan Finia Fitzgerald Bill Kimble Bernard McGraner Carl C. Harsh Gladys Clutton Vera Brashares Harry Thomas Mary E. Wolfe Ambrose Primmer Lee Evkins Clifford Courter

Transfusion and injuries reported in local notices

Transfusion for Joe Logan of Chillicothe and a leg fracture for John Reid of Salt Creek Township are noted with hospital updates. The Rev Amos Heyde attended a meeting of the Ohio District of the American Lutheran Church in Somerset on Monday.

Logan Joe Highy Cherrington Hospital John Reid Salt Creek Township Somerset Amos Heyde Ohio District of the American Lutheran Church

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