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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1939

Page

13

East Grade School Auditorium Dedicated in Logan

Dedicatory ceremonies filled the East Grade School addition in Logan with State Director of Education E N Dietrich delivering the principal address. WPA support and local leadership aided the project as students performed and the building opened for exhibits and refreshments.

PACE Athens Messenger Athens East Logan C. A. Yeager Harry H. Wright Wright State Department of Education WPA Supt. Carr Cher Emma Westenhaver L. A. Kreuger James Horwell Bob Warner Merle Johnson Tom Brown Oscar Bartholomew Esther O'Neal Winifred Engle Gladys Clutton Helen Rush Mary Shepard Jean Bright Emma Downey R. R. Bangham

Logan Jail Hold for Darrell Logan and Charles Jarvis

Darrell Brian Logan and Charles Jarvis of Coonville were brought to Logan by Deputy Sheriff Ray Zanner. They were held in jail over Thanksgiving to await questioning.

Logan Darrell Brian Charles Jarvis Coonville Ray Zanner

Christmas Doll Program Seeks Aid From Logan Groups

Women’s clubs are urged to assist dressing dolls for Christmas. Fire Chief Roy Stallsmith reports about 20 dolls ready and another 20 soon, with more arriving for renovation. Toys continue to arrive as the campaign grows toward a 1500 toy goal.

Logan Roy Stallsmith

Jail Inmates Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner at Hocking Jail

Logan residents read that inmates at Hocking County Jail shared a Thanksgiving meal stocked with roast pork, brown gravy, sweet potatoes, dressing, cranberries, mince pie, bread, butter and coffee under the supervision of matron Mrs. Joe Farbearn who oversaw preparation.

Logan Joe Farbearn

Jail Condition Good, Commissioner Reports

Dr. H M Boocks city health commissioner said after a jail inspection that the prison was sanitary and clean in appearance. The facility had been thoroughly renovated when the new police headquarters were established.

Logan H. M. Boocks Health Board

Blessed Lord Topic at Nazarene Church Service

Logan dispatch reports Rev. C. B. Clendenen will open with The Blessed Lord at 10:30 AM and preach The Greatest Thanksgiving Dinner that evening At St Matthew Lutheran Church Rev Amos L Heyde to deliver the sermon at 10 AM Sunday morning

Thanksgiving social notes and area gatherings in Logan

Logan residents hosted the Child Study Group at the Larimer home with a full program of songs poems and a health talk on measles. Thanksgiving guests filled many homes as families and friends gathered in Logans Greendale school displays and a long list of local people attended meals and events across the community.

Carl Larimer Albert Lackey Larimer North St John Buntz Paul Cruise Sheldon Cox Jane Ann Shriner Patty Lackey James Rees Eber Mowery Cruise Robert Mohler Thomas Myers Shirley Jimmy Larimer Eugene Robinson N. Walnut St Carl Price Walter Harburger Paul Francis Joe Shaw Henderson Wolfe

Condition of Aged Woman Is Serious

Mrs. Susan Anderson, 72, of E Front St, is in serious condition at Cherrington Hospital after being struck by a car driven by Harry Powell of Nelsonville. She has three fractured ribs, chest injuries, a concussion, shock, and a wrist injury. Deputy Sheriff Ray Zanner reports Powell swerved to avoid Anderson, hitting Charles Rutter’s parked car.

Ray Zanner Powell Charles Rutter

Union Furnace Cagers Defeat Zaleski 33 to 17

Union Furnace High School swept Zaleski on Tuesday with a 33 to 17 varsity win and a 19 to 10 junior victory in Starr Township. The Union Furnace Band performed on the gym floor under Miss Bernelle Goodman during Mothers Night, with mothers admitted free to the game.

Union Furnace Zaleski Logan — Union Furnace High School Zaleski Basketeers Starr Township Bernelle Goodman Bryan Saensgruien Petelee Martin F. Weaieie Einen Ewan Ye Aee Loper Sosninedy Toheaine Turner G. Woowen Benasons Nees Harry Krumlauf

Cox Residence Is Ransacked

Mrs William Cox reported a break in at 195 Furnace Street while the family was away. Entry appears to have been made by forcing a door lock and drawers ransacked. A gold watch and knife were noted missing as Chief Lew Reynolds began the investigation.

Logan William Cox Furnace St Lew Reynolds

Family Members Recovering After Surgeries

Two members of Mr and Mrs Herbert Cooke of Midland Place are reported recovering from recent operations. Their daughter Mrs Joe Brian of Mr Pleasant Michigan had surgery there last Saturday and son in law Paul Thaerer of Columbus underwent surgery at a Columbus hospital on November 17.

Melrose Harbaugh Myrtle White W. F. Armstrong Merrill Armstrong Laurelville C. F. Reeborn Ann Pataskala Carl Speck Columbus Lewis Kleinschmidt Don Warner Dick Warner Neil Thomas Merrill Betty Athens Thomas James Rees Jimmy Buellaby Ruth Lewis Abby Collins Mildred Collins Paul Riggs Lowell Ind Russell Howe Andrew Rauber Logan Riggs Allie Bay Josephine Bay Frank Johnson Earl Johnson Warren Johnson Coshocton Katheryn Johnson Betty Brown Harry Bell Jeff Spaisbury Dicky Sandra Lee Mt. Pleasant Mich T. R. Walburn Charles Bell Bell Leland Stokes Jack Louise T Paul Eberst Herbert Cooke Midland Place Joe Brian Pleasant Paul Thaerer

Aged Mother Ill in Columbus Threatens 87-Year-Old Parent

Mrs. George S. Moore of South Logan received word Thursday in Columbus that her mother Mrs. John Garvin, age 87, is gravely ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Moore rushed to join her aged parent.

Logan George S. Moore South Columbus John Garvin Garvin Moore

Woman Dies En Route to Columbus Hospital

Nettie Allen LOGAN, 63, of near Cedar Falls, died about 1 15 PM Thursday in an ambulance en route to a Columbus hospital. Death attributed to a heart attack. Unmarried, she leaves three brothers and two sisters, one sister Mrs Vernon Mauk of this city. Funeral arrangements not yet set. Sadie Stoneburner of Midland Place ill, 87th birthday observed November 19.

Logan Nettie Allen Cedar Falls Columbus Miss Allen Vernon Mauk

Jackson Gridders Beat Wellston 19 to 0 on Turkey Day

Jackson defeated Wellston 19 to 0 to halt any thought of an undisputed Southeast Ohio League title for Logan. The Turkey Day win extended Jackson’s season streak after beating Middleport and continued their unbeaten run. Jackson holds the only league win against Logan this season.

Logan Jackson Wellston Middleport Logan Chieftains

Mrs Louise Mowery Taken To Colum Hospital After Surgery

Mrs Louise Mowery of this city was taken to a Colum bus hospital several days ago where on Tuesday she underwent a surgical operation. She is the mother of Alex Mowery of this city.

Logan Doris Walters St. Anthony Hospital Columbus Louise Mowery Alex Mowery

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Gallipolis C. H. Booton Columbus T Hocking Lord Nazarene Harry Krumiauf Tommy Ida Poling A. T. Delong Buchtel Greendale School Lecca Hoy Seber Lehman Miles Standish Earl Kitchen South Bloomingville Cherrington Hospital Baby St. Louis Cox Columbus Hospital LO. O. F. Temple R. Goldberg Worstell Bldg N. Court St Zenner’s Dept Mary Brother Jim Sale Coats
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