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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1939

Page

12

Six Teams Seek Loop Title in Logans County League

The Logan Hocking County High Basketball League opens Friday December 8 with six teams. Union Furnace defends the title with coach Max Bunce. Gibisonville and Rockbridge expected to field strong squads as the league appears the toughest in years. Opening night matches pair Union Furnace with Laurelville, Murray City with Rockbridge, and Carbon Hill with Gibisonville.

Logan — Hocking County High Union Furnace Max Bunce Gibisonville Rockbridge Laurelville Murray City Carbon Hill

Chieftains See-Swing in Southeast Ohio League Standings

Logan report notes today's Jackson Wellston and Middleport Pomeroy games impact whether the Chieftains win the Southeast Ohio League title outright or finish tied atop the standings. Jackson looms as the lone league foe having beaten them, with a large local crowd anticipated at Wellston.

Logan Middleport

Hospital Notes on Local Injury Victims

Miss Dorothy Riggs of Logan was able to leave Cherrington Hospital for home after an automobile accident that occurred a week ago. Rev. W. E. Bancroft of Haydenville was expected to leave the hospital today after injuries from the opening day of hunting season when his car overturned.

Logan Dorothy Riggs Cherrington Hospital W. E. Bancroft Haydenville

Longtime Rockbridge educator J E Stuart re elected to Good Hope board

Logan reports J E Stuart of Rockbridge won re election to the Good Hope board of education marking the sixth time named to the board. He has served 18 years as a board member and will complete 22 years of service at the end of the current term, much of that time as board clerk.

Logan J. E. Stuart Rockbridge Good Hope

Auto Crash On East Road Near Bridge

Logan Vernon Carpenter of Columbus had his car wreck on the East road Tuesday evening. Deputy W R Brandt found him late that night at Russell Hunsacker’s home after a relief call by relatives. The Hunsacker car was sideswiped before the collision with the bridge rail, which then caused gas-line damage. State highway crews replaced the guard rail and repaired the gas line Wednesday to restore service.

Logan Vern Carpenter Columbus East Road W. R. Brandt Russell Hunsacker Len Carpenter Hunsacker

Dedication Set for West Grade Auditorium Speaker G E Carr

Dedication of the West Grade building auditorium is scheduled for Friday evening December 1 with Supt. G. F. Carr presiding. Principal speaker will be R. R. Bangham the state finance director. East Grade dedication occurred Wednesday evening with E N Dietrich the state education director as speaker.

Corn Stolen From Bill Bowers Crib in Dorr Run

A report to Sheriff Joe Farbearn states corn from Bill Bowers corn crib was stolen last night. Deputy W R Brandt investigated the break in, with considerable corn missing. CONDITION IMPROVED : Logan Denzil Weltner has shown slight improvement after illness at home since Saturday. death still attributed to tuberculosis remains a leading killer in the 15 to 45 age group.

Logan Denzil Weltner

Relatives Gather for Thanksgiving in Logan

A Logan Thanksgiving gathering includes numerous relatives visiting from Columbus Coshocton Detroit Athens and more at the McBroom home on N High St. Attendees span McBroom Elberfeld Wright Baker and many others with travel from Newark Cuyahoga Falls and Marysville.

John McBroom N. High St William McBroom Evan Smith Columbus Jacob Elberfeld Coshocton Allen McBroom Detroit Ebert McBroom Margaret William Hansel Minnie McBroom Theodore Lytle McBroom John Richard Harry Stevenson Ernest Gutliph Newark Stanley Baker Baker Mary Baker Nathaniel Edington John Cuyahoga Falls Howard Wright Athens Frank Henry Wright Ohio State University Harry Wright Allen Adams Moorey School of Music Adams Florence Bort Donald Bort Albert Stromberg William McCormick H. E. Jenkins David Evans Marysville W. E. Evans Leslie Evans Carbon Hill Mattie Short John Roberts Fred Hull Barbara Magnetic Springs Charles Achauer Woody Alice Shafer W. L. Achauer Haydenville James Blosser Edith Elmer Bene Dee Hamilton Bar

Straitsville Social Notes

Straitsville residents share visits and health concerns from November 22. Bob Blankenship returns from Bowling Green while Donald Lawson visits family. Alva Hite recovers from coal mine injuries in Pomeroy. Pythian Sisters prep for December 1 inspection and a Legion Inn skating party is planned for November 23.

New Straitsville Bob Blankenship Bowling Green Donald Lawson Columbus Edward Lawson John Hite Alva Hite Pomeroy Harry Hite William Thompson Ben Spicer Wayne W. Va Lena Blankenship Harry Strain and Son Anna Brown Clark St Pythian Sisters Levi Wolfe Logan Henry Lemon Lydia Beery Kentucky Legion Inn Clyde Strain Fred Blankenship Levi Palmer Ralph White East Fultonham Findlay

Stars Say For Friday November 24

Moderately enterprising conditions prevail as lunar transits favor new matters with influential contacts. Be alert to treachery and subtle undermining that could cause financial loss. Those born on this day may gain support for new projects and a progressive year with practical plans and backing from powerful allies.

Births Index Card System Planned in Probate Office

Logan Owen Storer of Murray City begins preparing a card index of birth certificates in the probate court office on Tuesday. He was assigned to WPA work. Earlier he did record work there. Logan couple Mr. and Mrs. Max Kinnison of Logan announce the birth of a son Wednesday morning at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Owen Storer Murray City WPA Storer Max Kinnison Cherrington Hospital

Krinn Stillwell Tie The Knot In Logan County

A marriage license was issued to Merritt Russell Krinn 26 and Maxine Marie Stillwell 20 in Logan County. Krinn is a machinist of Columbus son of Samuel and Mrs Krinn. Stillwell resides at home in Logan.

Logan Merritt Russell Krinn Columbus Samuel Krinn Hocking County Maxine Mariel Stillwell

Nurse Aid Rescues Barbara Johnson From Cactus

In Pasadena California Barbara Johnson 31 2 slipped and sat on a cactus plant. Nurses and doctors at the Emergency Hospital spent an hour removing cactus thorns from her legs and hips.

Pasadena Cal Barbara Johnson

Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic improves family health

A general family tonic made from roots and herbs claims to stimulate appetite aid digestion and relieve occasional constipation. Describes use as suitable for every member of the family. Supports general health through herbal ingredients.

BIG Chief Indian Herb Tonic

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