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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1941

Page

8

Logan Council Hears Budget Estimates in Athens M

Logan council hears budget outlook from Mayor Kinser with warnings of tough sledding in the general fund due to deductions totaling 4 567 dollars from the city settlement. Deductions include delinquent taxes used for relief bonds and various tax auditor and insurance costs.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Logan Council Kinser Logan General Fund Dallas Kinser R. R. Loomis Columbus Loomis C. L. Wonn C. E. Blackston Alex Mowery E. Hunter St Council Theodore C. Johnson Tipton Leffler Anna Jones

Logan Football Dance Named Grid-Jive Winners

Logan high school Friday night dance named the Grid-Jive. Jimmy Brehm won first prize and two tickets. Glenn Strawn took second. Mack McQuade orchestra from New Straitsville will provide the music. Paul Stimson led committees for arrangements.

Lester Inboden Jack Graham Roseann Warner

Taylor Ridge Social And Personal Notes

Mr and Mrs John Davis hosted guests including Albert Kempton and family from Laurelville and Chillicothe residents. Weekend visitors included Clara and Gladys Hildebrand from Columbus. Several locals and former residents are listed visiting or staying with families during Thanksgiving and weekends in Taylor Ridge.

Taylor Ridge John Davis Albert Kempton Inez Mary Laurelville Virginia Burlille Marion Garrison Henrietta Edinson Alsworth Kempton Walter Kempton Chillicothe Rachel Kempton Velma Barnes Juanita Betty Kingston Clara Gladys Hildebrand Columbus Carl Hildebrand George Golding Grant Hospital Fred Heffken Jean June Billie Heffken Harrietville Guy McVay

Engineer Harvey Dulaney Takes Naval Post in Annapolis

Former Annapolis resident and expert engineer Harvey Dulaney now works at a naval engine testing base in Annapolis, marking a professional shift from his prior city residence.

Annapolis Gallipolis Harvey Dulaney

William Green Remembered by Coshocton Miner and Union Leader

Logan Ohio Tuesday officials met with state inspector Hugh M. Hay to discuss selective service matters. Hay noted his father operated a Coshocton mine for many years and that William F. Green grew up working there from age fourteen, later becoming a prominent labor leader.

Logan Hugh M. Hay Coshocton Selective Service Selective Service Board Hay William F. Green American Federation of Labor Billy” Green

School Buses Inspected by State Patrol

State Patrol inspected all city and county school buses in fall. Most buses rated B. no A ratings in the county. Benton Township four B. Falls four B. Falls Gore one B. Green five B. Good Hope four B. Laurel three B. Laurelville Perry five B. Logan one B. Marion Township five B. Salt Creek one B. Murray City one B and one C. Starr Washington 11 buses six B and five C. Ward two C and one D. D-class vehicle to be replaced.

Logan Samuel H. Dillon State Highway Patrol Benton Township Falls Falls Gore Green Good Hope Laurel Laurelville-Perry Marion Township Salt Creek Murray City Starr-Washington Ward

Burns hospitalized after steam trap mishap in Haydenville

Logan resident Harry Pierce was admitted to Chiltrington Hospital Tuesday for a foot burn from stepping on a steam trap in Haydenville. Earlier, Lawrence Bittner was sent home after a planned hernia operation was canceled. John Cramblett and Fred Conkle also left hospital after recovery from their conditions.

Logan Harry Pierce Haydenville Cherrington Hospital Lawrence Bittner New Straitsville John Cramblett Logan R. F. D

Logan Garden Club plans store display for holiday season

Logan Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. C W Schaide with many members present. Plans were made to display a decorated table in a local store during the coming holiday season. Miss Eleanor Durr led the program on Legend of the Flowers and topics including butterfly bush and forsythia. A round table discussion covered pronunciation of flower names. The group will meet December 3 at Mrs. Blosser's home. Guests at the meeting included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moorhead Sr and other relatives attended a Thanksgiving style dinner and supper with a turkey centerpiece and a three tier cake.

LOGAN Logan Garden Club C. W. Schaide Second St Paul Monks Eleanor Durr Ralph Moorhead Fred Moorhead Jack Moorhead Columbus Jesse Moorhead Cincinnati Austin Harbarger Athens Helen Shaw Nelsonville Don Martin Chicago

Mrs. Judson Shriner Hosts Pastime Club Bridge Night

Mrs. Judson Shriner entertained the Pastime club at her North St home Monday evening. Two bridge tables were set with Mrs. Howard F. White substituting for an absent member. Awards went to Mrs. Lawrence Hack, Mrs. Clinton Webb, and Mrs. Stanley Baker. Refreshments followed.

Judson Shriner North St Howard F. White Lawrence Hack Clinton Webb Stanley Baker

Thanksgiving Entertainers Honor Ralph Moorhead Jr Bride

The Misses Moorhead hosted at their Nelsonville home with a turkey dinner and buffet supper on Thanksgiving. They honored Ralph Moorhead Jr and his Columbus bride. Mrs Moorhead is the former Margaret Morley. The table was beautifully decorated.

Adcock Passes Test for Dairy License in Ohio

Joseph F. Adcock, manager of the Logan Home Dairy, passed the state test for weighing, sampling and testing of milk at Ohio State University. The Division of Foods and Dairies notified him of success under the new Ohio Milk law requiring licensing.

Logan Joseph F. Adcock Logan Home Ohio State University Division of Foods and Dairies State Department of Agriculture Ohio

Rotary Club Football Dinner Set for Dec 1

Logan Rotary Club arranged a dinner at First Presbyterian Church for the high school football squad seniors letter men and coaching staff. The speaker is not announced and plans for a broader football banquet are being discussed with all squad members and fans expected to be included.

Logan Logan Rotary Club First Presbyterian Church

Daughters Born to Helber Family in Enterprise

Mr and Mrs William Helber of Enterprise announce the birth of their daughter on Saturday. She was named Sue Ann. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Luther Blum of Enterprise.

Logan William Helber Enterprise Sue Ann Luther Blum

Tipton Takes Oath as New First Ward Councilman

Logan J. D. Tipton was sworn in as First Ward councilman Tuesday evening by Mayor Dallas Kins er after posting his bond. He succeeded Gilbert Leffler who recently moved from the city, as Mayor elect Denzil Weltner observed the session and began acquainting himself with city affairs.

Logan J. D. Tipton First Ward Dallas Kinser Gilbert Leffler Denzil Weltner

Masons Confer Master Mason Degree in Nelsonville

A 40 man Logan Lodge delegation from this city traveled to Nelsonville Monday evening for special degree work. The Logan degree team conferred the Master Mason degree with Frank Larimer in charge. After the session, lunch was served.

Logan — A Mingo Lodge Nelsonville Logan Frank Larimer

Columbus Woman Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Laura May Ellis, 67, of 202 Main St Columbus died yesterday at Mt. Carmel Hospital after a long illness. A Shawnee native she came to Columbus 40 years ago. Surviving are two daughters Miss Anna Ellis and Mrs Arthur Kohler a son Henry J Ellis all of Columbus and eight grandchildren.

Columbus Laura May F Eilis Main St Mt. Carmel Hospital Shawnee Anna Ellis Arthur Kohler Henry J. Ellis

Hanner Boy Back In Focus After Home Injury

George Hanner, son of Mr and Mrs G W Hanner, was treated at Cherrington Hospital after a Sunday injury at home. Doctors hope his right eye sight is preserved as treatment continues.

Logan Hope George Hanner G .W. Hanner Cherrington Hospital

Fire Guts Apartment House Leaving Three Families Homeless

A blaze at 380 Gallagher Ave. gutted a frame apartment building, forcing three families from their homes. The Mount family and Mrs. Freeman faced near total losses while Mrs. Smith and her son saved most of their furniture. Firemen battled the flames for over ninety minutes as onlookers gathered.

Joe Francis Roy Stallsmith R. R. Loomis Mount Henry Searles Albert Smith Howard Tubbs Wills Willis Freeman

Mrs Minna Green Returns Home From Ravenna Visit

Mrs Minna Green came back to her city Monday after a four week visit with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Mike Green in Ravenna. They accompanied her home Monday evening.

Minna Green Ravenna Mike Green

Cameo Club Meeting At Mrs Cheshire's Home

Mrs Pauline Cheshire hosted the Cameo Club at Church Street Monday evening with needle work and a late plate lunch. Plans for the annual Christmas party were made and new member Mrs Lyle Schultz was welcomed among several attendees.

Pauline Cheshire Cameo Club Church St Lyle Schultz Howard Funk Frank Larimer Merritt Rheinscheld Clara Graham Mable Blosser Evelyn Miller Gertrude Miller Margaret Rechenwald Betty Kessler

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Plans Christmas Events

The Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority held a Monday business meeting with Miss Martha Magle presiding. Plans include a White House party at 6:30 next Monday with dinner and program, led by Ruth Thomas Virginia Fitzgerald Martha Magle Maxine Notestone Retha Lohr and Teresa Kaiser. The Christmas party is set for December 22 at 9:30 with Virginia Fitzgerald Teresa Kaiser Mrs Chester Spencer and Martha Magle directing and pledges Donna Busch Frances Kelch Ella Louise Hammon Marianne Tomlinson assisting. A potluck supper is planned for December 8 with Virginia Fitzgerald in charge, an executive meeting that evening, and the annual examinations by Mrs John Shaw. A Thanksgiving charity report led to Christmas charity planning discussion.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Martha Magle White House Ruth Thomas Virginia Fitzgerald Maxine Notestone Retha Lohr Teresa Kaiser Chester Spencer Donna Busch Frances Kelch Ella Louise Hammon Marianne Tomlinson John Shaw

Logan Schedule Adds Two New Opponents

Logan Athletic Association outlines next year’s football schedule with seven league games and two new opponents. Sept 18 opens with New Lexington, followed by Bexley on Sept 25 at Wellston on Oct.

LOGAN Logan Athletic Association New Lexington Perry Countians Chieftains Bexley Wellston Lancaster Lancaster School

American Legion Plans District Meetings

District 8 American Legion officers announce meetings in each of the district eight counties. The first session is set for December 3 in Athens with District Commander Otto Sharp and District Adjutant R L James among attendees. The district has 29 posts and aims for executive committee visits across the year. Rutland adds a new post, bringing total to 29.

LOGAN American Legion Athens Otto Sharp McArthur R. L. James Rutland

Choir to Sing at Pleasant Hill Church in Marion Township

The LOGAN Chapel Choir from the Boys Industrial School Lancaster will perform at Pleasant Hill United Brethren Church in Marion Township Friday night. Revival services are ongoing with evangelist Miss Lena Howdyshell of Newark.

Logan—Chapel Boys Industrial School Lancaster Pleasant Hill United Brethren Church Marion Township Lena Howdyshell Newark

Comes Back to Ohio Sees Snow Fall Again

Fred Wardwell of San Mareno California visiting relatives in Logan saw his first snow fall in four years Saturday night. He formerly lived in this city and moved to California four years ago and had not seen falling snow since.

Logan Fred Wardwell San Mareno Calif California

Jaycees Give To Red Cross Roll Call Fund

Logan city organizations contribute to the Red Cross drive totaling multiple small gifts. Junior Chamber of Commerce donates 20 dollars from treasury surplus, per Roll Call chairman William T. Clapp, with clubs such as Euterpean Club Rotary Club and others giving amounts ranging from one to ten dollars.

Logan Red Cross Junior Chamber of Commerce William T. Clapp City Roll Call Clapp Euterpean Club Business and Rotary Rotary Club Methodist Church Venus Chapter Eastern Star Merry Makers Club Logan Council Daughters of America Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge Logan Squaw Club Glenova Council Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority

Logan High Opens Metal Class for National Defense

Logan High School started metal classes for National Defense with 15 men aged 17 to 25 enrolled. Automotive courses begin in the new vocational building next Wednesday under J F Rutgers J R Hankison and John Nixon with 15 hours weekly for eight weeks.

Logan Logan High School J. F. Rutgers J. R. Hankison John Nixon Maxville CCC Rolls Althoug

Logan Gibisonville Hosts Lancaster St. Marys Friday

Logan Gibisonville will face Lancaster St. Marys on the home floor Friday evening in a scheduled basketball game.

Logan — Gibisonville Lancaster St. Marys Hom

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