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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1941

Page

12

Logan GOP ticket sweeps Logan mayor and city offices

Denzil Weltner defeats incumbent Dallas Kinser for Logan mayor by 188 votes as Republican ticket edges past Democrats. Margaret Knapp leads city treasurer race, Sterling B. Smith tops council presidency, and Fred A. Murray is reelected solicitor. Council and school board winners listed. tax levy defeated in Hecking County and Kenton district approves gym bond.

Logan Walter Jurgensmier George Moore Russell Hone Tom Council Tipton Clark Wonn Jurgensmier Howe City Board of Education Fred Carpenter Jane McKay Lanning Sherman T. Lyke Harry L. Smith Harold W. Larimer Harryl

Logan Elections Show Longtime Judge Re elected In Tight Race

Squire W. A. Robinson of Laurel Township was elected to a 12th term as justice of the peace without opposition, after 44 years in the post. Voter results include approval of a $9,500 school bond proposal with 169 for to 135 against, a three mill operating levy in Falla, and centralization in Green School District by 345 to 142. Haydenville approved 217 to 35, and county levies carried in Enterprise and Murray 1 while tied in Benton. Falls Township gains a new trustee, with Charles E. Brehm taking a seat on the board with Ray Snider and George Lehman reelected.

Logan Squire W. A. Robinson Laurel Township Falla Green Haydenville Enterprise Murray Benton Ward Township Falls Charles E. Brehm Charles Frasure Ray Snider George Lehman Raymond Amos Charles Stephenson

Viola Bowers Dies at 70 in Grand View

Viola Bowers widow of Harvey Bowers died Monday afternoon at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Nordstrom in Grand View. She lived with them the last four years. Survived by two sons Archie Walbridge and Willis Florida, a sister Mrs Isaac Vancuren Logan and a daughter. Services were held at Woodard Funeral Home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Viola Bowers Harvey Bowers Nordstom Grandview Church St Archie Walbridge Willis Florida Isaac Vancuren Woodard Funeral Home Oak Grove

Veteran Edward Brown Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Edward Brown a veteran and retired farmer returned to his son Harry Brown in the city from Columbus hospital on Tuesday after several weeks of treatment for a leg fracture.

Logan Edward Brown Harry Brown Columbus

Roy Martin Murray City Mayor Again

Murray City retains Roy Martin for a second term in a tight three way mayoral race. Anna Simon reelected clerk and Arthur Donson unopposed as treasurer. three incumbents and three new council members elected from 11 candidates. In Laurelville Paul F Armstrong defeats incumbent C W Reichelderfer for mayor by 117 to 114. Thomas Rose named clerk with Della Martin as treasurer and a new council slate chosen.

Logan Murray City Roy Martin Anna Simon Arthur Donson Floyd Stiff William Kennedy Matthew Kilpatrick Ernest Cook John Shelton Joe Taylor Laurelville Paul F. Armstrong C. W. Reichelderfer Thomas Rose Myrtle Fox Della Martin Armstrong Damon Ponthus Albert Kempton Charles Paxton Dwight Huggins Denver Drum Bert Poling

Logan Revival Gains Steam At First Church of God

Revival in progress since Sunday at the First Church of God on S Culver Street proves successful. Evangelist Rev C N Watson, newly arrived from Ohio, preaches each evening at 7 including Saturdays. Rev Mary Wahl pastors. Revival runs until November 16 or longer.

Logan Church of God S. Culver St C. N. Watson Morristown Tenn Ohio Mary Wahl

Logan McGonagle and family relocate for Ohio Power Co

Elizabeth McGonagle formerly of this city takes a new post in Newark with the Ohio Power Co. Her sister Kathleen also works there and the parents Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McGonagle will move to Newark soon.

Logan Elizabeth McGonagle Columbus Newark Ohio Power Co Kathleen McGonagle J. S. McGonagle

Seyfert Name Born In New Straitsville Family

Mr and Mrs Lewis Seyfert of New Straitsville announce the birth of a son at Cherrington Hospital on Tuesday.

Logan Lewis Seyfert New Straitsville Cherrington Hospital

Logan Social Notes and Local Elections Recap

Logan social items update Sigma Phi Gamma meeting postponed to next Monday. Hostess list names Lehold Lohr Larimer Kaiser families. Baker couple return to Chicago after seven weeks in Kansas City. Tuesday Contract Club at Mrs Bender’s. winners Pierce and Shriner. Barbara Porter hosts Halloween party at 630 Chestnut with many guests. Starr Washington district elects two new school board members O H Bryan and J L Foraker join. John McVey re elected. Falls Board adds Noel North Jacob Allen to replace Clark and Wright.

Thomas Bender John R. Pierce Judson Shriner Roswell Perkins Harley Meyer Starr - Washington Board of Education O. H. Bryan J. L. Foraker Ilesboro John McVey Jay McDaniel John R. McClain McDaniel Vance Wolfe Falls

World Wide Guild Rally Highlights Cultural Exhibits

Middleport hosts annual rally of the World Wide Guild of the Pom eroy Baptist Association at the First Baptist Church. Guests enjoyed Hands Around the World themed decorations, a White Cross play, devotional led by Rev. Shelton and Rev. Zundel, plus vocal solos and an initiation of Junior World Wide Guild members.

Middleport World Wide Guild of the Pomeroy Baptist Association First Baptist Church Holland W.W.G David Darst, Jr Marie Meadows Gallipolis Hambrick T. T. Shelton Racine George Sagen Paul Smart Tom Pickens Ralph Zundel Mr. Zundel Wolfe World Wide Guild

Red Cross Quota Raised for Hocking Co Chapter

Logan and Hocking County Red Cross roll call quota increased from 2000 to 3000 memberships for the annual campaign starting November 11. Dr. Charles Rauch announces Reverend E. B. White as general chairman and William T. Clapp as city chairman for the effort.

Red Cross Hocking Co Logan Charles Rauch Hocking County The American Red Cross Rauch

War Veteran Harold Achauer Dies at 47

Logan relatives were informed of the death in Good Samaritan Hospital Tuesday of Harold D. Achauer 47 World War veteran. He served with the 37th Division overseas and was a son of the late Tra Achauer of Haydenville. Funeral services set for Friday at Dean Funeral Home Zanesville.

Logan Good Samaritan Hospital Harold D. Achauer Achauer Tra Achauer Haydenville Hocking County Dean Funeral Home Fifth St Zanesville Hocking Valley

Logan to Resume Wrestling This Fall at Bell Hall

Logan Athletic Club announces fall wrestling season with the first show at Bell Hall on Tuesday evening November 18. Headliners include The Great Mephisto and Bad Boy Brown with William Caldwell also on the card. Card not yet fully completed.

Logan Bell Hall Logan Athletic Club Mephisto Columbus Bad Boy Brown William Caldwell

Chieftains Prep For Last Home Game At Logan

Logan Chieftains conduct Tuesday practice ahead of Friday contest with Wellston marking final home game of the season with Lancaster remaining on the slate. Haynes undergoes appendicitis surgery at Cherrington Hospital. Cottrell leaves hospital after concussion from Gallipolis game. Census ranks dogs as top pets in American homes.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Wellston Lancaster Norwood Haynes South Bloomingville Cherrington Edward Cottrell Gallipolis

92-Year-Old Voter Repeats Poll Visit

Good Hope Town’s oldest citizen Mrs. Sarah Later, over 92, walked to the polls Tuesday afternoon to cast a vote. She was accompanied by her daughter Mrs. George Risch.

Logan Good Hope Townships Sarah Later George Risch

Gore A Child Is Born To Mr and Mrs Fred Stover

A son was born Monday at Cherrington Hospital to Mr and Mrs Fred Stover of Gore.

Gore Cherrington Hospital Fred Stover

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