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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1939

Page

12

Logans Red Cross roll call aims for record enrollment

The Red Cross campaign in rural districts led by Rev. T C Gregory and county chairman Rev Cecil Harding Jones plans a November 14 roll call. Local leaders include Mayor C W Reichelderfer and numerous township chairmen as ward directs organize city canvassing.

Laurelville Golda Shaw Ruth Stone Frank Murphy James ™. Smoot Clarence Matheny Grace Harsh Roy Derr L. D. Irick Marion J. E. Stuart Alice Kuhn Good Hope Carlos Brashares Clara Martin Falls H. Cohagan Frank St. Clair Falls Gore W. E. Evans John Shaffer Ward Louise Ohlinger Ralph Dresher Green L. T. Worley Velva Brashares Laurel Celesta Hoy Florence Schaal Perry Francis Davis Warren Reed Salt Creek Josephine Melcher O. C. Culp Benton W. D. Mosure Porter Heinlein Washington D. B

Four Marriage Permits Issued Over Week-End

Probate court issued four marriage permits over the weekend. Couples listed include Douglas Earl Craft of Portsmouth and Cleo Kathleen Haines of Logan. Charles William Smith of Logan and Dorothy Jeanette Wittekind of Logan. Rufus Ray DeFord of Nelsonville and Nellie Mae Denton of Logan. Kenneth Eugene Stuart of Rockbridge and Sylvia Lucille Ruff of Marion Township.

Logan Douglas Earl Craft Portsmouth Farris G. Craft Cleo Kathleen Haines Milton Haihes Charles William Smith David Smith Dorothy Jeanette Wittekind Earl

District Leader Visits Logan Rotary Club

District Governor Joseph W. Fichter of Miami University visited the Logan Rotary Club meeting at the White House Monday evening. He met with officers directors and committee chairmen to discuss yearly activities and then addressed the club after a dinner.

Logan Rotary Club White House Joseph W. Fichter Miami University

Illnesses and Ailments Reported Among Logan Residents

Logan residents listed as ill or restricted from work include Mrs. George Estep seriously ill with intestinal influenza. Eph Lane at home with heart trouble. Samuel Terrell off duty due to abscessed thumb. James Cable off duty for a few days with an abscessed finger. Mrs. Ella Blosser at home after a light stroke. Frances Kelch undergoing appendicitis treatment in a Columbus hospital. she is a senior and member of the Chief tain band.

Logan George Estep Eph Lane E. Front St Samuel Terrell James Cable Ella Blosser E. Main St Frances Kelch John Kelch North St Columbus Chieftain Band

Logan Wolfe Works Through WPA Assignments Across Counties

Logan Orla Wolfe spent the weekend in Logan with his family. Since last May, he has been employed as a supervisor for the WPA. Until four weeks ago he had been assigned to road construction work in Belmont County. His latest assignment is in Guernsey County. Mr. Wolfe is a former Hocking County engineer.

Logan Orla Wolfe WPA Belmont County Guernsey County Mr. Wolfe Hocking County

Logan Church Plans Christmas Services at St Paul

Plans for Christmas services at St Paul Episcopal Church include a midnight Christmas Eve service starting at 11 30 p m led by Rev Smythe H Lindsay of the Dio CSan House staff. A November Holy Communion will feature Logan and McArthur Churches alternating with Rev Robert G Purrington as celebrant and preacher on November 26. Morning prayer and a sermon are set for 10 30 a m Sunday led by Sam F Downer.

Logan St. Paul Episcopal Church Smythe H. Lindsay Diocesan House McArthur Robert G. Purrington Sam F. Downer

Five Hocking Youths Enrolled in Camps

Logan Hocking County reports five youths enrolled in CMTC camps in the summer per Captain Frank G. Marchman. The youths and courses: Francis Eugene Ervin basic red. Kenneth Elias Oeffler White field artillery blue. Harry Daniel Struble basic red. Ray Francis Thompson basic red. Elmer LeRoy Van Duren Red infantry white.

Logan—Hocking County CMTC Frank G. Marchman Francis Eugene Ervin Kenneth Elias Oeffler White Field Artillery Harry Daniel Struble Ray Francis Thompson Elmer LeRoy van Duren

Logan Woman's Missionary Society to Meet at Church

Logan residents are informed the Women's Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene will hold a meeting at the church at 7 o'clock this evening with Mrs. C. B. Clendenen in charge. The Daughters of America Club plan a meeting at Mrs. Ethel Beougher's home near Logan on Wednesday, Nov 8, featuring a chicken dinner. Nora's Past Chiefs Club will entertain the Laurelville Past Chiefs at Knights of Pythias Hall at 6 o'clock Friday evening with dinner and a program. All Past Chiefs urged to attend. Mr and Mrs Rodney Kron and son Rodney Jr of Columbus visited Judson Shriner family Sunday.

Women's Missionary Society of Thhe Church of the Nazarene C. B. Clendenen Daughters of America Club Ethel Beougher Logan Nora's Laurelville Knights of Pythias Rodney Kron Rodney, Jr Columbus Judson Shriner

Funeral services held for Alma Mohler in Logan

Private funeral was held at 2 o clock for Alma Mohler 55 wife of Arthur Mohler who died at home on Logan Route 2 Sunday. She leaves a sister Mrs John Connors Logan. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Alma Mohler Arthur Mohler John Connors Oak Grove Cemetery

Grange to Elect Officers at Miller Chapel Hall

LOGAN Pomona Grange holds a regular meeting at Miller Chapel Grange hall on Wednesday evening to elect officers for the coming year. Refreshments will follow. Marietta Mrs Eli Lanning underwent major surgery at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital on Monday. The Lannings, now residents of Beckley West Virginia, are former Logan residents.

Logan—Pomona Grange Miller Chapel Marietta Eli Lanning Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Lanning Beckley W. Va Logan

Logan Chieftains Focus on Blocking in Open Practice

Coach Tom Bender drills Logan Chieftains on blocking and contact after a Middleport game review. He warns of Henry and Dixon threats from Jackson and notes Ironmen visit Friday with strong sideline support. Reich back in practice signals improved guard and tackle depth for the title chase.

Logan Chieftains Tom Bender Middleport Yellow Jacket Henry Dixon Jackson Ironmen C. and O. Railroad Bender Roy Reich

Aged Logan resident dies after illness

George Blosser aged 84 of 80 Hill Street Logan died Monday after a weeklong illness. He worked as a timer for Armstrong Hardware for fifty years and was a longtime Odd Fellows member. He leaves wife four children two sisters and is to be buried at Oak Grove Cemetery after services Thursday at 3 p.m. conducted by the Rev. E B White.

Logan George Blosser Hill St E. B. White Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan Rotary Sees Strong Attendance in September and October

Logan Rotary Club finished 13th in district attendance for September with an average near 90.5 for October. Upcoming November programs include International Service chaired by Fred E Hull on November 13 Youth Service led by Claude Chrisman on November 20 and a Surprise program on November 27 led by Dr. Allan A Cole.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Fred E. Hull Claude Chrisman Allan A. Cole

Nixon Funeral Rites At Mt Zion In Vinton County

Funeral services for Levi Nixon age 71 will be held at 10 a m tomorrow at Mt Zion A B Church in Vinton County with Rev George Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in Mt Zion Cemetery. Survived by wife Sadie Nixon two sons Clarence and Clifford Logan a daughter Mrs Pearl Lehman and siblings Edgar Columbus Sanford Columbus George Dayton Mrs Sarah Remy Columbus and Mrs Cindrilla Scotham Chillicothe.

Logan Mt. Zion A. B Vinton County Levi Nixon George Marshall Mt. Zion Sadie Nixon Clarence Clifford Pearl Lehman Edgar Columbus Sanford Vinton George Dayton Sarah Remy Cindrilla Scottham Chillicothe

No Christmas Packages Yet Mailed to Europe

Galliapolis report notes no Christmas parcels mailed abroad from the local office. Dead line is late this month. German addressed items go via Italy to Naples before shipment. Parcel post rate raised to 44 cents per pound. Direct European shipments may be curtailed if Germany adopts submarine warfare.

Gallipolis Roy G. Shoemaker Germany Italy Naples

Funeral Rites Held for Elizabeth Jane Thomas in Mason County

Funeral services were conducted at Mountain Valley Church by Rev. H. M. Smith for Elizabeth Jane Thomas aged 65 of near Bidwell who died Saturday at Holzer Hospital. Born in Kyger, she lived in Gallipolis area. Meanwhile the Jitter Bug Club with 25 members announced bi weekly meetings in Emerson Hall led by Floyd Mitchell, with a Thanksgiving night contest and dinner featuring a Middleport orchestra.

Gallipolis Mountain Valley Church Mason County H. M. Smith Elizabeth Jane Thomas Emerson Hall Floyd Mitchell Middleport

Chicago Pitcher Visits in Logan

Logan welcomed Chicago Cubs pitcher Logan Clay Bryant who reported his sore arm has disappeared after missing most of the 1939 season and looks forward to a strong 1940 season.

Logan Clay Bryant Chicago Cubs

PTA To Meet Wednesday at Union Furnace

Union Furnace PTA meeting set for Wednesday evening in the school with the topic Public Welfare. President Ralph Walker presiding. Musical numbers include a vocal solo by Elizabeth Bennett with Martha Smith and a German band directed by Ruth Goodwin. P. C. Campbell to speak on Public Welfare and demonstrations by John Campbell and Howard Sellers. Reports from the state PTA congress by Mrs. Jay Nimon and Mrs. Kenneth Hinerman. Refreshments in the home economics room.

Union Furnace Parent-Teacher Association Ralph Walker Martha Smith Elizabeth Bennett Miss Smith P. C. Campbell John Campbell Howard Sellers Science Department PTA Jay Nimon Kenneth Hinerman Ruth Goodwin

Forger Caught in Logan After Worthless Check Attempt

Henry Mattox of Kentucky was arrested by Sheriff Joe Farbearn in Logan after a plan to pass a forged check at the Blum and Blum store on W Hunter St. He remained jailed awaiting charges.

Logan Blum and Blum W. Hunter St Henry Mattox Kentucky Joe Farbearn

Point Rock Personal and Social Briefs

Rex Shenefield celebrated his twelfth birthday with friends Clair Dale Stansbury Clyde Morris and Junior Bolton as all day guests. Mrs Nora Wortman of Basil visited relatives in the area. Laurel Grange members attended Meigs County Pomona Grange at Columbia auditorium. Helen Holcomb won Prince of Peace contest first prize. D V and W M Morris delivered hay to George Whittington on Dexter. J A Turner was a Pomeroy visitor.

Point Rock Rex Shenefield Clair Dale Stansbury Clyde Morris Junior Bolton Raymond Holliday Junior Nora Wortman Basil Ellen Harvey W. M. Morris Laurel Grange Meigs County Pomona Grange Columbia Auditorium Dena Jeffers Middlefork Love Ten McLaughlin Madison Vernon Alva Gregory Omaha Nebraska J. A. Turner Lawrence Oxley Virginia Oxley Albany George Whittington Dexter Pomeroy

Mrs Ma rinda Bradley Dies. Rites Held in Huntington

Mrs Ma rinda Bradley 84, widow of E W Bradley and C S Bradley of Addison Township, died recently. Attending funeral services in Huntington were her husband sons and other relatives from Gallia county.

Health group completes diphtheria immunization drive

Logan health commissioner Dr. H. M. Boocks said about 175 children in the city public schools have received diphtheria immunizations in the current campaign. Parochial students will be treated once parental consent is signed. The annual drive covers early grades across the district.

Logan H. M. Boocks

Barker and Wright Are Program Leaders Tonight at White House

Kiwanis Club committee headed by Logan James Barker and Eugene Wright will run the program at the White House after a 6 o'clock dinner. Attendance contest results show Wolverines 83.47 percent and Buckeyes 79.99 percent with Wolverines leading earlier and a perfect 83.47 on October 24. Winners will dine at losers' expense and a note about this plan is expected at the evening meeting. William Maffin of this city underwent a minor operation at Grant Hospital in Columbus and returned home the same day. he was accompanied by Mrs. Maffin and the Rev. C. B. Clendenen.

William Maffin Columbus Grant Hospital

Missing Youth Enlists In United States Army

Logan Clarence Bolden, son of George Bolden, disclosed from Ft. McPherson Georgia that he enlisted in the U S Army. He had vanished from Logan three weeks earlier, and the letter to his father arrived on Monday marking the first contact.

Logan Clarence Bolden George Bolden Ft. McPherson, Ga United States Army

October Logans Police Record Shows 27 Arrests

Logan police report 27 arrests in October with eight drunk and disorderly cases. Overtime parking led with seven, two DUI cases, and single counts for assault and battery reckless driving failure to stop after an accident no operator’s license petty larceny disturbing the peace and assorted parking violations. Two motor vehicle accidents were logged on October 27.

Logan

Graham's Condition Not So Favorable After Operation

Logan Raymond Graham of Murray City, who had an appendicitis operation at Cherrington Hospital, was not well Monday evening due to a bad heart reaction. He had improved until complications arose. Mrs. Melvin Rogers left the hospital, while her baby stays for treatment.

Logan Raymond Graham Murray City Cherrington Hospital

Condition of Injured Man Is Improved

Reports from Cherington Hospital say James Mack of Royal Oak Michigan is slightly improved after a Sunday skull fracture. He was conscious part of the time as authorities seek the real story of the morning incident. Lee A. Kehr of Buffalo was held.

Four men questioned over county jail accident

County jail investigation continues as four men are questioned by Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen about an accident. Signed statements from the men exist but have not been released, and the men were with two others at the time of the incident.

Charles Williams R. L. Lattin Hubert D. Lappen Lappen

Miller sChapel Grange to Elect Officers on Nov 15

Election of officers will be held at Miller sChapel Grange on Wednesday evening November 15. A Thanksgiving program will also be offered that evening and all members are urged to attend.

Logan MillersChapel Grange

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