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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1941

Page

12

Logan Boy Found After Night Run In Riverdale

Sidney Martin age 10 of 837 Third St was reported missing when he did not return home on time. A storm sewer on West Side drew concern as children sometimes use it to travel home. Patrolman Derr prepared to enter the sewer but the boy was located by Harold Ninisner in Riverdale where he had been playing and was late returning home.

Logan Sidney Martin Third St Pearl Derr Harold Nihiser Riverdale

County Grange Meeting Attracts 175 Members

Logan A county meeting at Rockbridge drew 175 Grange members. Subordinate lecturers prepared the program with a basket dinner preceding. Music by the Kessler Family Orchestra featured readings by Marilyn Brimner and Eleanor Durr. The Pomona Girls Drill sang, and a Hartmann skit amused attendees.

Miller Chapel Grange Betty Funk Keith Jean Ann Skinner Bobby Rheinscheld Ruth Rheinscheld R. E. Allen Neal Shaw Ruth Funk Carl Harsh Clarence Skinner James Frey John Funk Fred Carpenter Bobby Rheins Hheld Henry Brown Paul Shaw

Four Girls Pass Shorthand Speed Test at Logan High

Logan High School Shorthand 11 members Harriet Miller Letha Ruff Grace Smith and Martha Ringhiser earned gold pins for passing the 140 wpm Gregg transcription test. Teacher Miss Monica Acker notes nine students in the class have passed 120 wpm, with several others recognized for 100 wpm.

Logan Harriet Miller Letha Ruff Grace Smith Martha Ringhiser Logan High School Gregg Monica Acker The Gregg Co Congressional Record Betty McMannis Kathleen Pritts Wanda Tom Thelma Greene Dolores Rheinscheid Vivian McDonald Doris Schrader Jean Achauer Jack Spencer Ruth Hammond Clara Mae Myers Opal Freeman Wanda Lee Williams Leola Bowles Goldie Brooks Marian Jones Virginia Martin Inola Rutherford Lela Belle Riddlebarger Ruth Ansel Virginia Jo Roberts Frank Campbell

Russell Hone Seeks Fourth Ward Council Seat

Russell Hone of 297 Freisner Ave filed his petition with the election board to enter the August city primary as a Republican candidate for Fourth Ward councilman. Several incumbents have petitions out.

Logan Russell Hone Freisner Ave Election Board Hone

PTA Election Postponed Until Fall

Central PTA in LOGAN delays officer elections to fall to allow reorganization into separate grade junior and senior high groups with a coordinating council. Existing officers Mrs Erwin Matheny president Mrs Gladys Webb vice president Mrs Charles F Rauch secretary John Clark treasurer will continue. An annual auction of industrial arts items was held after the meeting.

Logan Central Parent-Teacher Association PTA Erwin Matheny Gladys Webb Charles F. Rauch John Clark J. F. Rutgers Industrial Arts Department

Powers Wins Damages Verdict in Athens Suit

Jurors in the damage case of Elizabeth Powers of Athens against Marie W. Gary of Junction City returned a verdict for the plaintiff. The award totaled 1000 dollars after about three hours of deliberation. The suit began Monday morning and concluded Wednesday afternoon with testimony finishing that day. Six lawyers represented the parties.

Logan Elizabeth Powers Athens Marie W. Gary Junction City

Licensed To Marry Logan Couples Wed at Probate Court

Two marriage licenses were issued Wednesday at probate court. Edward K. Hamilton 23 a printer Logan son of Mrs Dee Hamilton and Alice Van Atta 19 at home Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Van Atta. Edward Coughenour 21 truck driver Columbus son of Mr and Mrs Otho Coughenour and Flora Harlor 21 at home Columbus daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Harlor.

Logan Edward K. Hamilton Dee Hamilton Alice van Atta Frank van Atta Edward Coughenour Columbus Otho Coughenour Flora Harlor Carl Harlor

Excavation Dirt Transferred to Nearby Home Lots

During excavation for a new heating plant and industrial arts building at the central school group, soil removed was moved to the rear of lots owned by Henry Dague, Tom Bender, and Charles R. Eberston on N. Spring St. The rear lots were raised to align with the front lawns.

Duffy Brothers Celebrate Joint Birthday in Union Furnace

Dwight and Meade Duffy, sons of Mr and Mrs Ira Duffy of Union Furnace, marked a joint birthday at a family gathering held Sunday. Relatives attended as the twin celebrations fell within a few days.

Union Furnace Dwight and Meade Duffy Ira Duffy

Hocking Ox Team To Appear in Parade

Logan readers learn that Ohio State University Class of 1916 members including Gov. Bricker plan a gala anniversary parade. A yoke of oxen was sought and 3,500 pound pair owned by Chase G Webb of Webb Summit will travel to the Capital City for the event.

Logan Ohio State University John W. Bricker James R. Smoot Chase G. Webb Webb Summit

Logan Brief Social Notes

Jolly Double Six Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Bert Richards home for a covered dish supper nine members attended. Mrs. Elmer Shepard led the business session planning a two week birthday party at Mrs. Raymond Piersons home. Memorial Day poems were read. games awarded to Mrs. Ed Rutgers Mrs. Eli Boothe and Mrs. Kirby Snyder. Additional members present included Mrs. Clay Snyder Mrs. Chauncey Mrs. Nelson Wilson Mrs. Ida Sheets Mrs. Shepard and the hostess.

Local families attend area events and return home

Billy Snyder and his baby daughter returned to their Columbus home Sunday after weeks in Logan with Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. James McNamee and daughter Patricia and Mrs. Vance Webb visited Murray City Tuesday night for high school commencement, with McNamee's niece Arville Spencer and Webb's niece Nellie McManaway among the graduates. Mrs. Clay Snyder and Mrs. Chauncey Riggs spent Wednesday in Columbus.

Billy Snyder Columbus Logan Kirby Snyder James McNamee Patricia Vance Webb Murray City McNamee Arville Spencer Webb Nellie McManaway Clay Snyder Chauncey Riggs

Boggs Revival Opens at Nazarene Church in Logan

The Rev. and Mrs. W. R. Boggs of Columbus will begin revival services Tuesday night at the Church of the Nazarene with Rev. C. B. Clendenen leading Monday evening. Mrs. Boggs assists as musician reader chalk and fellograph artist. Meetings run through June 15.

Cooley Cottage Rising on 50 Acre Meigs County Farm

Mr and Mrs J M Cooley of Warner Ave are building a three room frame cottage on their 50 acre Meigs County farm. The structure will include a large living room and the project is nearing completion.

Logan J. M. Cooley Warner Ave Meigs County

Painting in Progress on Main and Market Streets

Dr. C. C. Lyon is having his W. Main Street business block and residence painted. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Eber Mowery on North Market Street is being repainted.

Logan C. C. Lyon W. Main St Eber Mowery N. Market St

Police Radio Check Ahead of FCC Inspection

An RCA representative arrived in Logan on Wednesday to perform a final check of the police radio system in preparation for the Federal Communications Commission inspector.

Logan RCA FCC

Mrs Murphy and baby return home from hospital

Mrs Edward Murphy and her newborn were discharged from Cherrington Hospital and traveled to their Nelsonville home on Wednesday.

Logan Edward Murphy Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

Logan Bensenhaver Couple Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. David Bensenhaver of near Ewing observed their fifteenth wedding anniversary on Tuesday.

Logan Mrs David Bensenhaver Near Ewing

Music teacher joins army amid six others for June 11 service

Seven local selects scheduled to report to Ft. Hayes Columbus on Wednesday June 11. James R Horwell instrumental music instructor for city schools leads the group and volunteered for immediate service. Others named include Russell Gordon Hoey James Lewis Steele Charles Alonzo Mack Pete Bernard Prutvan Ronald Rudolph Rheinscheld Benjamin Franklin Annes hansley with Laurelville and Murray City listed among hometowns.

Logan Ft. Hayes Columbus James R. Horwell Russell Gordon Hoey Laurelville James Lewis Steele Charles Alonzo Mack Zanesville Ave Pete Bernard Prutvan Murray City Ronald

Logan-Hocking Dairy Judging Team Competes in District Practice

The Logan Hocking County dairy judging team traveled to Athens on Wednesday for a district practice contest led by former extension agent James R. Smoot. Team members include Otto Shaw Paul Griffith Gerald Rheinscheld and Joe Hartmann.

Logan— Hocking County Athens James R. Smoot Otto Shaw Paul Griffith Gerald Rheinscheld Joe Hartmann

Durrett Placed Under Peace Bond Over Chicken Coop Dispute

Logan Shelby Durrett of Marion Township was placed under a $100 peace bond by Magistrate Frank St. Clair after a complaint by Harry Deible. An altercation over a chicken coop led to the incident, according to officers.

Logan Shelby Durrett Marion Township Frank St. Clair Harry Deible Deible

Equipment Arrives for Logan Central School Heating

Boilers for the new heating plant at Logan central school group arrived at the Logan depot on Wednesday. Building work has not begun though excavation was finished Wednesday.

LOGAN Central School

Illness Deepens for Bruce Ford Prompting Family Trip

Mrs Buel Eby and George Ford were summoned to Columbus on Wednesday due to the serious illness of their brother Bruce Ford who has been ill for two weeks and now faces a worsening condition.

Logan Buel Eby George Ford Columbus Bruce Ford

Andy DeLille Finds Cucumbers Lucrative

Andy DeLille, formerly of Evergreen, now in Florida, reports a ten struck cucumber venture in Gallia County spring markets. He says he cleared 700 dollars on one acre and sees similar prospects on other plots. County Auditor E. D. Keeler is informed of the earnings.

Gallipolis Andy DeLille Evergreen Florida E. D. Keeler

Commission Considers Pine Street Cemetery Memorial Arch Design

Gallipolis report says no action yet on choosing a design for Pine Street Cemetery Memorial Arch though progress is noted. Federal sesquicentennial commission president Judge W. R. White heads the group with members A. K. Merriman John Gwinn John Halliday and Jerry Grover.

Gallipolis Pine Street Cemetery W. R. White Federal Sesquicentennial Commission A. K. Merriman John Gwinn John Halliday Jerry Grover

Doctor joins Army after internship at Indianapolis hospital

Dr. John Carnes son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Carnes has entered military service after completing his interneship at University Hospital Indianapolis in June he will report for duty in Phoenix Arizona

Gallipolis John Carnes Hubert Carnes University Hospital Indianapolis Phoenix Ariz

Mrs Milliser sells Second Ave home to Pierotti

Mrs F M Milliser sold her residence on Second Avenue near Pine Street to Joseph Pierotti. She plans to move back to Laurelville, her former home, to reside.

Gallipolis F. M. Milliser Second Ave Pine St Joseph Pierotti

Electrician Hospitalized After Pipe Accident

Don Parker, an electrician at Marietta Manufacturing Co in Pt Pleasant, is being treated at Holzer Hospital for head injuries after being struck by an iron pipe in an accident.

Gallipolis Don Parker Marietta Manufacturing Co Pt. Pleasant Holzer Hospital

Thurman Masonic Lodge to Sponsor Friday Dance

Members of Thurman Masonic Lodge will sponsor a dance at their hall this Friday. The event aims to raise funds and boost community involvement.

Gallipolis Thurman Masonic Lodge Sponleighte

Logan Five-Team Ball League Opens Season

A five team softball league in Logan starts next Monday at S. and S. Park. Teams include H. C. Godman Sun Glow Jaycees Knights of St John and Camp Hocking. Games at 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday with Friday as a postponement day. Earl Marshall leads as president. Dub Voris is umpire in chief. $5 entrance per team.

Dick Milne Jaycees Sun Glows Dub Voris Earl Marshall

Minister Announces Schedule Changes in Logan

Rev Clyde C Pinnell, newly assigned to the Carbon Hill Methodist Church in Logan, announces a revised schedule. Sunday School moves to 9 30 a m and preaching services begin at 10 30 a m beginning June 1. Pinnell studied at Asbury College and Ohio State University and is son of Rev and Mrs C F Pinnell of Logan.

Logan Clyde C. Pinnell Carbon Hill Methodist Church Asbury College Wilmore Ohio State University C. F. Pinnell

Gallia County Schools Close for Summer Vacation

Gallia ends the school year at Rodney and Centenary with about 3600 students off for summer. Eight districts still must select teaching staffs for next year, expected soon. Rural schools with free lunch programs did not plant gardens this year. continuation depends on surplus commodities next year.

Gallipolis Rodney Centenary Eldon Wiseman

Hollis Neal Wins Suit Against Bond Company

Hollis Neal wins in Gallipolis court against U S Fidelity Co bondsmen for Mrs Lola C Neal. The bond company liable for $1000 to Neal as the extent of its responsibility.

Hollis Neal Bond Company Gallipolis U. S. Fidelity Co Lola C. Neal Marysville Reformatory Court of Common Pleas Neal

Road Project Starts Saturday at Chillicothe Road Site

WPA workmen will not report until Saturday for the Chillicothe Road mile extension. Two hundred were enrolled at the courthouse Wednesday and credited for appearance. Tool houses and temporary office structures have been erected on the site and all is ready to begin operation the day after the holiday.

Gallipolis WPA Chillicothe Road

Centerpoint Church to host memorial exercises Sunday

Gallipolis committee in charge includes Dora Massie Violet Massie and Jessie Sims. Participants listed for the program include Bobbie McNeal Jack McNeal Mildred McNeal Virginia Evans Charles McGeary Wilma Sims Carrie Stauffer Helen Evans John Alban.

Gallipolis Centerpoint Church Dora Violet Massie Jessie Sims Bobbie Jack Mildred McNeal Virginia Ann Evans Charles McGeary Wilma Sims Carrie Stauffer Helen Evans John Alban

Educator to Speak at Eagles Lodge Meeting

William Jones announces that Dr. C. A. Sundberg of Springfield, educator and lecturer, will address Eagles Lodge members in Gallipolis on June 25.

Gallipolis William Jones The Eagles’ Lodge C. A. Sundberg Springfield

Red Cross Garments Ready for June Shipment to England

Red Cross volunteers have completed garments for shipment abroad and are rapidly delivering them to headquarters. Executive secretary Mrs. C. W. Booth says a consignment to England via New York is planned for early June, prioritizing rapid transport.

Gallipolis Red Cross C. W. Booth New York England

City Water Plant Sets Pumping Record

City water plant delivered about 1 275 000 gallons through the lines on Tuesday marking a pumping record amid heavy domestic use. Work to fill the swimming pool also began that day.

Logan

Cigarette Permit Applications Rise in Logan

More applications for cigarette permits were received Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing the annual total to 76. A few dealers remain delinquent according to records compiled last year.

LOGAN

George Sharb Fined For Reckless Driving

Logan George Sharb of Haydenville appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser on a reckless driving charge. He pled guilty and was fined $10 plus costs after a patrol investigation linked to a collision near Murray City injuring him and another Haydenville youth.

Logan George Sharb Haydenville Dallas Kinser Murray City

American Ses sion tournament team to play Mingos

Arrangements set for a Tuesday evening game at Chief Tain Field between the American Ses gion tournament team and Mingos.

Logan Mingos Chieftain Field

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