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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1941

Page

18

Logan High School to Graduate Largest Class on Thursday

Logan High School will hold commencement exercises on Thursday, May 29, presenting diplomas to the largest class in the school history. Dr. H. J. Burgstahler of Ohio Wesleyan University will deliver the address. 79 general, 33 commercial, 19 college prep, and eight vocational agriculture courses are listed among the graduates.

Logan Logan High School H. J. Burgstahler Ohio Wesleyan University Goldie Faye Brooks Mary Nell Brooks John S. Brown William D. Bryan Roberta M. Burgess Donna Ruth Busch Frank Campbell, Jr Mary Alice Coleman Thelma A. Conrad Cloyd E. Dawley Kenneth L. Dawley Willis W. Denny Katy Jo Dollison Julia Donahue Carl E. Dotson Frederick Bernard Durant Mary Elizabeth Eberst Alfred Jerome Epstein James T. Evans Helen Marie Fickel Edward L. Francis Wayne Howard Frazee Fred W. Y Louise Freeman Helen Geiger William Goss Thelma Lucille Greene George Edward Graham Mary Elizabeth Griffith Grace Gruner Ella Louise Hammon Ruth Aileen Hammond Margaret Lewetta Harrison Martha Eileen Heft Paul Ross Henderson Lois Martha Heyde Barton Sparrow Hall Walter P. Huffman Jack Dale Hughes Tracey Lee Hugh William R. Hutchison Kenneth Edward Ties Marian E. Jones Norma Jean Kanade Frances M. Kelch Ray Aldan Kelch Mary Margaret Kellenbarger Harold V. Kessler Marguerite

Injunction Dissolved in Brashares Litigation

LOGAN A settlement reached in the suit of J F Brashares against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co. Tuesday. A restraining order was dissolved. The case arose from a program to construct a fence along railway property in Enterprise. Long standing dispute.

Logan J. F. Brashares Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co Enterprise

Remodeling of James Block Nears Completion on Main St

Logan remodeling of the James Block second floor on E Main St is nearing completion under William Loomis. Sixteen rooms form ten units with carpentry nearly finished and painting and papering progressing. Buell Eby holds the painting and papering contract. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murphy Nelsonville are parents of a son born at Cherrington Hospital Wednesday evening.

LOGAN James E. Main St William Loomis Buell Eby Edward Murphy Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

Poppy Sale Aids Children Of Veterans

Logan committee promotes Poppy Day sale to aid disabled veterans through American Legion and Auxiliary rehabilitation programs. Funds support occupational therapy and child welfare for children of disabled and deceased veterans. local Auxiliary calls for public cooperation.

Logan Logan Memorial American Legion and Auxiliary Legion and Auxiliary

Scout Finance Group Seeks More Contributions in Logan

Logan The 1941 Boy and Girl Scout drive finance committee reports statistics from two precincts. Of 262 potential donors in one area 16 contributed while in a second district 30 of 308 gave. The committee urges unseen contributors to donate via Blossers Harry Stevenson at the Ambrose Hotel Building or the State Highway Engineer's Office.

State Highway Engineer's Logan

Scotts Creek Club Boosts Livestock

Logan district youths form the Scotts Creek Livestock Boosters Club to be led by Roy Beery for the summer campaign. Elected officers include Joe Hartmann as president Russell Mason as vice president Jim Hartmann secretary treasurer Jack North recreational leader and Jack Allbery news reporter. Miss Marjorie Tschappat leaves for Columbus after a month with her parents to attend pre commencement events for her graduation from Grant Hospital School of Nursing next Tuesday.

Logan — Boys Scotts Creek Livestock Boosters Club Roy Beery Joe Hartmann Russell Mason Jim Hartmann Jack North Jack Allbery GOES Columbus Marjorie Tschappat Phil Tschappat Tschappat Grant Hospital School of Nursing

Laurelville Hears Zanesville Educator

Kenneth W. C. Ray, Zanesville schools superintendent, delivered the commencement address at Laurelville as 22 graduates received diplomas. The high school orchestra performed A Night in June Falling Leaves Homeless Arthur and American Beauty. Supt. Elliot Reichelderfer awarded prizes. Principal Claude Chilcote presented the senior class. County Supt. Samuel H. Dillon distributed diplomas. The Rev. L. W. Green gave the invocation and benediction.

LOGAN Kenneth W. C. Ray Zanesville Laurelville Arthur Elliot Reichelderfer Claude Chilcote Samuel H. Dillon L. W. Green

Hail Hammers Buck Run Roof In Hocking County

Hail fell in Buck Run district Friday night as William Myers reported. Ice pellets cut holes in the roof allowing water to flood the interior and cause plaster damage. The house is being reroofed and replastered and furniture and clothing were damaged.

Logan Buck Run Hocking County William Myers

Walter Myers Returns to Camp Lee Promotion

Walter Myers returned to Camp Lee Virginia after a short furlough with Good Hope Township relatives. He entered service two months ago and earned a promotion to corporal and was placed in charge of garage work.

Logan Good Hope Township Walter Myers Camp Lee

Five Injured in Route 33 Crash Near Logan

Five people were injured one seriously in a Route 33 collision one mile south of Logan at 6 15 p m Wednesday. Ray Morgan 47 Greendale and Leo Schrader Union Furnace drove two cars. Schrader was alone. Mrs Laura Morgan 48 suffered compound fractures of both legs and possible internal injuries. Betty Morgan 5 had a lacerated knee Doris Morgan 17 sprained wrist and bruises Hollis Freeman 319 N Orchard Street cut and bruised. Virginia Dare Morgan age 2 escaped injuries. All but Schrader were taken to Cherrington Hospital. Sheriff Duffy investigates. Morgan is a Charteris Oil pumper.

Logan Ray Morgan Greendale Leo Schrader Union Furnace Laura Morgan Hollis Freeman N. Orchard Sr Morgan Schrader Floyd Duffy Berm Cherrington Hospital Duffy Charteris Oil Company

Jurors Called In 12414 Damages Suit On West Main

Jurors are called for further service Monday by Judge Phil Henderson in Logan Petit. The damage suit of Elizabeth Powers against Marie W. Gary seeks 12414 for auto accident injuries on West Main St. A prior trial ended with a hung jury. The following day, Lewis Wagner against C L Karr as administrator will be heard.

Logan—Petit Phil Henderson Elizabeth Powers Marie W. Gary West Main St Lewis Wagner C. L. Karr

Elizabeth Westbrooke Hosts Junior Tourist Book Club

Miss Elizabeth Westbrooke entertained the Junior Tourist Book Club at her Gore home. A review of Moss Hart's Lady in the Dark followed business, as Miss Westbrooke, soon to wed David Moore, received a club gift. Peonies and candles adorned the dining table for a late buffet.

Christine Beattie Willem Smith

J U G Club Hosts Surprise Shower And Potluck

The J U G Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Lawrence Vancuren of Lancaster. A 7 o'clock potluck dinner preceded a surprise shower for the hostess. Sewing and cards filled the night. Next meeting to be at Miss Thelma Swicks home in Logan in two weeks. Attendees from this area included Miss Swick Miss Mildred Blake Mrs Harrison Litherland Mrs Delmar Freeman Mrs Marvin Conkle and Mrs Clifford Litherland who sent a gift.

J.U.G. Club Lawrence Vancuren Lancaster Thelma Swick Logan Miss Swick Mildred Blake Harrison Litherland Delmar Freeman Marvin Conkle Clifford Litherland

Logan High Falls 7-1 at Lancaster in final game

Logan Chieftains lost the final game of the year 7 to 1 at Lancaster. Cecil Scott pitched well but ragged defense and lack of timely hitting doomed the team. Logan outhit Lancaster but failed to string hits, and Clayton Hoskins left the game after being struck in the left eye by a bounding ball.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Lancaster Cecil Scott Clayton Hoskins

Logan area Boy Scout troops set for training camp

Ten Boy Scout troops from Logan and Hocking County prepare for the Junior Leaders Camp and Training Course at Camp Quannacut near Rockbridge on U S Route 33. M B Iles will lead with Bob Scanland assisting. Explorer Troop 2 Lancaster Scouts join for demonstrations on Short Term Camping.

Logan Hocking County Camp Quannacut Rockbridge U. S. Route 33 M. B. Iles Bob Scanland Lancaster Explorer Rachelmacher Park

No Divorce Granted in Fout Support Case

An agreement in the Laura Fout vs C. D. Fout case provides $4 weekly child support and $25 attorney fee. The settlement was arranged Wednesday and the plaintiff did not seek a divorce.

Logan Laura Fout C. D. Fout

Moorehead Sons Employed at Curtiss-Wright Plant

Logan Ralph and Jack Moorehead, sons of Mr and Mrs Ralph Moorehead Sr of this city, have secured jobs at the Curtiss-Wright plant in Columbus.

Logan Ralph and Jack Moorehead Ralph Moorehead Sr Curtiss-Wright Columbus

Logan Mack volunteers for immediate service at selective service office

Logan A Mack of 238 Zanesville Ave appears at the selective service office to volunteer for immediate service, holding a high selectee number, amid WWII wartime mobilization.

Logan Charles A. Mack Zanesville Ave Selective Service Office

Committee Selected To Plan Flag Week in Logan

Melrose Harbaugh names the flag week committee for Logan June 8 to 14. Members include Fred Carpenter, Rev Cecil H Jones, R S Rochester, Clinton Webb, Allan A Cole, C G McKinley. Clergy will deliver patriotic sermons on the morning of June 8.

Logan Melrose Harbaugh Dallas Kinser Fred Carpenter Cecil H. Jones R. S. Rochester Clinton Webb Allan A. Cole Rotary C. G. McKinley Kiwanis Harbaugh

Two Couples Get Marriage Licenses In Logan

In probate court two marriages were licensed. Lawrence Leroy Pletcher 22 and Donna Belle Benadum 21 of Zanesville were joined by Rev S W Wiant. Also David William Hook 29 of Murray City and Genevieve LaFrance Loosey 21 of Murray City received licenses.

Logan Lawrence Leroy Pletcher South Zanesville Theodore Pletcher Donna Belle Benadum Zanesville Gate Benadum Murray City John Loosey

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