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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1940

Page

12

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Martin Loses By 27 Votes In Hocking County Recount

A five precinct recount by the Hocking County Election Board reversed the lead in the county commissioner race. Democrat incumbent Frank St Clair gained 34 votes overall, while Republican James L Martin’s totals dropped. final abstract shows St Clair ahead by 27 votes with 5004 to 4977. Figures reflect changes in Gore Good Hope Logan precincts and Benton.

LOGAN Hocking County Election Board Frank St. Clair James L. Martin Martin Benton Gore Good Hope Mr. Martin Mr. St. Clair Carlos Stashares Stanley W. Baker Leroy Conkle J. M. Conkle Hubert D. Lappen St. Clair Baker Condle

Ehr Relatives’ Kin Faces Six-Year Jail Term in Rome

Grandson of New York brewer Ehret was convicted in a secret Rome trial for currency exchange violations. He received six years in prison and a 300 000 ilira fine, about 15 000 dollars, with an appeal to the United States for Intercession.

George Ehret New York Rome Ehret U. S

St. Clair Breaks Two-Term Jinx In Local Race

Logan recount confirms Frank St. Clair wins a second term as city commissioner breaking a long jinx. Previous two term holder with name same city and cousin to the incumbent was a Republican. Defeated hopefuls for second terms include Harley Armstrong Samuel Blum Charles Brown Emanuel Wolfe W E Evans and J M Conkle.

Logan Frank St. Clair Republican Party Harley Armstrong Samuel Blum Charles Brown Emanuel Wolfe W. E. Evans J. M. Conkle

Officer on Annual Hunting Vacation

Patrolman C D Note Stone takes a ten day vacation during hunting season. While off duty, Patrolman Harrison Litherland works the night shift with Patrolman A F Evans.

Logan C. D. Notestone Harrison Litherland A. F. Evans

Logan J Edwards Ill with Heart Ailment at Home

Local miller Logan J Edwards is confined to his North Street home due to a heart condition. He has been ill for several days and is receiving care at home.

Logan J. E. Edwards North St

Evangelistic Meet Planned By United Brethren Church

Logan Rev Myron W Clark will lead evangelistic meetings at United Brethren Church Enterprise starting Sunday November 24 with Rev Delbert S Mills directing song services. Mills, known Ohio radio figure, brings Mrs Mills and family. recordings of singing will be played. Services except two pm on Sundays Dec 1 and Dec 8 feature sermons by Clark. First sermon topic The Bread of Life. Next topics include What Should I preach and Present Arms.

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Logan American Legion Receives State Letter of Congratulations

Logan Post American Legion heard a congratulatory letter from Floyd Hartpence state commander. Cards from the national commander were given to Post Commander Tom Goslin and Adjutant Melrose Harbaugh. The post plans a fall conference in Gloucester and will send a local delegation led by Russell James and Harbaugh.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Floyd Hartpence Tom Goslin Melrose Harbaugh Russell James Harbaugh Ft. Hayes John W. McBroom Clinton Webb Post

Deadline for Alien Registration Nears in Logan

Postal officials remind all aliens must register by December 26 at the Logan Post Office at no cost. A heavy penalty applies for noncompliance, including a $1000 fine or six months imprisonment. Mr and Mrs Paul Carr of Gibisonville announce the birth of their daughter on Sunday.

Logan Logan Post Office Paul Carr Gibisonville

Logan Social Notes Highlight Annual Guild Meeting

On the nine year anniversary of her affiliation Mrs. W. B. Lacock led the final meeting as president before moving to Columbus. The event at the Presbyterian Church featured devotionals, music, gifts, and a report on the Maude Cook Circle’s safe arrival in Chosen Korea after furlough.

Marjorie Brandt Mary Louise Bowen Forsythe K. G. Kirkendall Gallipolis Wooster O’hara Lacock Kirkendall

Sigma Phi Gamma Meets With Hostesses In Chapter Session

Sigma Phi Gamma sorority met at 8 o'clock Monday evening at the chapter rooms with hostesses Miss Teresa Kaiser Miss Retha Lohr and Miss Martha Magle. Miss Maxine Notestone presided at the business session welcoming Mrs. Carlile Tucker to active membership. Plans were made for a covered-dish supper in two weeks. Executive meeting is set for next Monday at 7 30 followed by a called session at 8. Games were won by Mrs. John Green. Miss Martha Walsh acted as auctioneer for a white elephant sale after which lunch was served by the hostesses.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Teresa Kaiser Retha Lohr Martha Magle Maxine Notestone Carlyle Tucker John Green Martha Walsh

D C Bridge Club Hosts Final Session Before Holiday Break

Mrs. Edgar C. Paul hosted the D C Bridge Club on Mulberry Street with absent members represented by Mrs. Spears, Mrs. Lee, Mrs. Braker, and Mrs. Brown. High score went to Mrs. Hankison as the series ends and hosts rotate every low scorer.

Edgar C. Paul D. C

Fire Prevention Stressed at Safety Council Meetings

Logan host city of safety and fire prevention talks and inspections led by Logan Chamber of Commerce with James D. Wells and the Hocking Industrial Safety Council. Insurance company representatives and Boy Scouts joined visits to local plants and schools, with fire chief Roy Stallsmith and a roster of community leaders arranging programs and meals.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce James D. Wells Hocking Industrial Safety Council Clarence Holbin Hocking Valley Natco Haydenville Logan Clay Heine Packing Co Logan Foundry H. C. Godman Sun Glow Dick Collison Bob Johnston Kenneth Price Buddy Magle Jack Farbear Tom Campbell Pat Donahue Bill Clutton Jim Crabbe Harold Brimner Bob Savings Jack Kinser Charles Rauch John White

Hocking Posts First In Ohio to Fill Quota

Logan Hocking County American Legion posts in Murray City Laurelville and Logan become the first in the state to reach their quotas. A celebration invites members from Murray City and Laurelville to a Dec 17 meeting with a department speaker and a refreshment committee.

Hocking Ohio Logan Hocking County American Legion Murray City Laurelville W. L. Deweese Department George Brown John Michel Andrew Coakley Harry F. Primmer

Father in Springfield Illness Reported

Information received Tuesday that the father of Mrs. C. R. Eberst is seriously ill at his Springfield home. Mrs. Eberst is in a Columbus hospital undergoing treatment for eye trouble.

Logan Springfield C. R

Family profiles and visits in Somerset area

The text lists moves and visits involving Somerset residents and relatives. Dr. W. B. Lacock and family plan to relocate to Columbus to 108 W. Cook Road. the Nassett home in Somerset will be vacated for them. Harold Teachau of New York City visits Mrs. Bow en and sisters in town. Dr. Carlos Gaffin and relatives will spend Thanksgiving with his parents in West Union.

Sam Shute Greendale Chris Herrold Pittsburgh Charles Herrold Indianapolis Miss Anna Miss Bird White John Martin Columbus Margaret Higgy Martin Bruce Ford Bruce Jr Buellaby William Voris Robert Ford Betty Zanesville Clarence Ford Alfred Carpenter Alfred Sammy S. S. Carpenter Athens Pearl Six Stewart James _ Blosser Zanesville Ave Elmer Bene Alice Lloyd Blosser Martha Sue Harry Mack Dayton Stanton Pond Ll. Love Helen Frances Bill Jimmy Somerset W. B. Lacock Mary Neville Lacock W. Cook Road W. D. Nassett Harold Teachau New York City

Suspect Youths Arrested in Delivery Truck Theft

Logan-Howard Spencer and Paul Hendricks both 19 and 20 were held by Sheriff Joe Farbearn after an early Tuesday arrest in connection with a delivery truck theft. Virgil Linn reported his truck stolen Monday night around 7. The vehicle was found in New Straits ville and returned to the city by the sheriff.

Logan Howard Spencer Paul Hendricks Pomeroy Joe Farbearn Virgil Linn New Straitsville

Mrs Clyde Huffines Discharged From Cherrington Hospital

Mrs. Clyde Huffines of near Logan was discharged from Cherrington Hospital on Monday evening.

Logan Clyde Huffines Near Logan Cherrington Hospital

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