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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1940
Page
12
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Logan Chieftains lost to Lancaster 22 to 7 in the homecoming game before a crowd surpassing 3,000. Lancaster led 7–0 at halftime after a 7 yard pass to Gus Wright and a blocked kick recovered in the end zone. Logan replied in the third quarter with two Bryan to Hughes and Bryan to Scott passes, and a 37 yard Bradford breakout before a safety by Jack Hughes added two points for Lancaster.
Logan witnesses Bob McBride, last year's captain and star fullback, return home for Thanksgiving and observe the Chieftain game from the bench. He split time with the squad during the contest, having aided Notre Dame coach Tom Bender in training earlier in the season.
An advertised tonic claims to be a general system remedy made from roots and herbs. It is described as stimulating appetite aiding digestion and relieving occasional constipation for every member of the family.
The notice lists 3 rotties priced at $1.59 with a 10 cent surcharge for each bottle to cover packing and mailing charges.
An advertises Tonto Snake Oil Liniment to be used with Big Chief Tonic. Claims relief for neuralgia pains stiff neck from exposure and drafts muscular cramps stiffness from exertion bites frost minor sprains and strains of muscles and tendons.
Exclusive offer at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens Ohio features 43c and 2 bottles priced at 79c total. Store promotes limited time sale on selected medicines.
Thanksgiving absence led to extra work by state highway crew on Route 33 project at W Hunter St. Logan and Chieftains clash. Wright scores twice for Chieftains while Scott has Logan’s TD. Officials named Davis Chrisman and Landrum.
Logan notes record a Delta Theta Tau Thanksgiving dance at Bell Hall from 10 to 2 with about 80 couples. Music came from Earl Hood and his Columbus orchestra as students and residents from Logan and nearby towns gathered for the holiday event and social visits.
Union services were held at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening at the Methodist Church. The Rev. E. B. White of the United Brethren Church delivered the sermon. Senior Chair of the First Presbyterian Church, under the direction of Mrs. Harriet Gibson Weymueller, offered the music.
In ancient Alexandria during the third century B C Eratosthenes estimated the earth circumference at 24 000 miles, only 902 miles under the modern equatorial measure.
The Logan Water Works plant advances the installation of a new one and a half million gallon pump under Chief Engineer Charles Dalton. The project replaces a 790000 gallon pump and builds a concrete base using 27 tons of material. When tested, the plant will have two one and a half million gallon pumps and a 750000 gallon pump, boosting capacity to nearly four million gallons daily for years to come.
Work of laying out a new section of Oak Grove Cemetery progresses under city engineer Parker Sniffen. Grading is complete and surveying and platting of new lots proceed, with several hundred lots expected. The cemetery has been nearly exhausted of available plots for over a year.
Logan High School basketball begins a fast paced practice after Thanksgiving with the opener set for early December. Coach Tom Bender plans rapid progress as lettermen Jimmy McGonagle Tom Brehm Eddie Cole Tracy Conrad and Jack Roberts return and football players Mark Lohr Cecil Scott Lew Casto may seek floor roles.
Local resident Albert Burgoon found a large buzzard with a sleigh bell around its neck near Rempel farm west of Logan. He removed the bell and reported the bird appeared to have died recently. The piece notes Brazil supplies vast coffee crops, mentioning 2 billion trees.
Logan football fans crowded Wellston for the Jackson Wellston game. Jackson won 21 to 0, denying Wellston a league lead and leaving the Chieftains in second place for the 1940 season.
Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock today for Mrs Alwilda Carolyn Phetteplace 65 widow of John Phetteplace who died at the home of her daughter Mrs Florence Taylor Washington Township Tuesday evening. She leaves a son Edwin Goodin Columbus and another daughter Mrs Ruth Nichols Athens Rt 3. She was a sister of E S Taylor Thomas Taylor Kansas and Charles Taylor Oklahoma.
Mayor Dallas Kinser of Logan made a brief visit to City Hall on Thursday after nearly two weeks of illness. He had not fully recovered but appeared steady during the outing.
Miss Marguerite King was named home-coming queen as Lancaster and Logan held ceremonies before the game. The Lancaster band of 72, led by Don Friend, performed in new uniforms and a series of field formations while Logan and grade-school bands also marched. The program included a butterfly of student performances as the bands and court celebrated school spirit.
Mild Logan Thursday brought higher temperatures with many residents skipping top coats. Tom Geslin stood on Main St. without a coat during the afternoon observing the pleasant conditions.
Logan reports strip crop farming demonstrated by R R Barker and Vernon with fields laid out for Marion Township Leasure Jar O'Hare and Dresher Green township and Falls Township owner W R Brandt. Several county farmers have adopted the practice for fertility preservation and plan to expand.
An advertisement touts Ton Jon No 3 as a natural remedy for prostate trouble backache leg pains and swelling of limbs. It claims to flush out impurities and relieve bladder irritation and dizziness and urges readers to consult a Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store representative at 9 W Union St Athens Ohio.
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