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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1939

Page

12

Unidentified Woman Driver Involved In Route 75 Crash

Three people were seriously injured in a two car collision on Route 75 near Logan. Joe Brown and his brother Thomas were taken to Cherrington Hospital while Earl Mundy received care from Dr. Boocks. A woman driver fled the scene after her car swerved into Mundy’s path.

Logan Joe Brown West St Thomas Brown Marion Township Earl Mundy Cherrington Hospital Mundy H. M. Boocks Codagan Place Nellis Smith

Grange Dinner Marks 25th Extension Anniversary

Logan preparations set to entertain at least 100 at a Good Hope Grange dinner in Rockbridge this evening. Hocking Countians observe the 25th anniversary of extension service work with State Director H C Ramsower sharing the program alongside C C Lang Harold Chambers and Miss Eva Kinsey. Local speakers also appear.

Logan Good Hope Grange Rockbridge Hocking H. C. Ramsower C. C. Lang Harold Chambers Eva Kinsey

Hammon Wins Hocking Valley Golf Championship

John Hammon was crowned the ranking golfer at the Logan Hocking Valley Golf Club Sunday after defeating Paul Jurgens Mier in the finals. He reached the final by eliminating Newell Grooms C W Johnston and Robert Keynes. The championship has run since early September with all club members eligible to enter.

Logan—Hocking Valley Golf Club John, Hammon Paul Jurgensmier Hammon Newell Grooms C. W. Johnston Robert Keynes

Logan High to Take 80 Students to Ohio State Game

Arrangements completed for a delegation of 80 Logan High School students to attend the Missouri Ohio State season opener at Columbus on Saturday. An invitation arrived for a second trip to Ohio University on the same day and plans include a contingent to join that event.

LOGAN Logan High School Columbus Buckeyes Ohio University

Logan Gun Club to stage mercandise shoot Sunday

Arrangements are complete for a mercandise shoot by the Logan Gun Club at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the fairground traps. A number of visiting shooters are expected.

Logan Logan Gun Club

Hocking County Sends 14 to Camp Nelson CCC

Hocking County sent 14 applicants to Camp Nelson CCC Monday morning, exceeding the 12 person quota. Another group is expected to enroll in the next few days, with listed participants including Richard Carl Alberry, Robert Anders, Charles Anthony, Fred Banfield, Robert Campbell, Donald Dupler, James Henry, Franklin Jewell, James Montgomery, Richard Ralph, John Simons, Joe Wollett, Virgil Emerick, and Carl Yarber.

Red Cross Roll Call Plan Aims to Cover Hocking County

Rev. T C Gregory of Enterprise named Red Cross Roll Call chairman for Hocking County works on a county wide organization to enroll every home. He wants county campaign to mirror Logan's, reaching all households. The slogan Keep Your Red Cross Ready is adopted as the drive begins.

Logan T. C. Gregory Enterprise Red Cross Hocking County Gregory

Suspect Fraud As Room Clerk Disappears

Lester Dillon, longtime Ambrose hotel room clerk, vanished Saturday prompting a county sheriff to issue a description and seek his arrest. Hotel owner Anna Cole hired an auditor who found irregularities in records over about a year as Dillon managed finances at the Logan hotel.

Logan Lester Dillon Ambrose Hotel Joe Farbearn Anna Cole Dillon Coshocton Robert Hutchinson Roswell New Mexico

Logan High Club Elects Officers

Logan Senior High School hobby club named officers with Dick Robinson as president Betty Liff as vice president Jean Weltner as secretary and Robert St Clair as treasurer The Hi Y Club announced several new members including Bud Fox Wayne Todd James Snyder Harold Frasure and Robert Clendenen

Logan —Hobby Club Logan Senior High School Dick Robinson Betty Liff Jean Weltner Robert St. Clair Bud Fox Wayne Todd James Snyder Harold Frasure Robert Clendenen

Miss Ruth Irvin Returns Home After Auto Crash Recovery

Mur ray City resident Miss Ruth Irvin left Cherrington Hospital for home Tuesday after a ten day stay to recover from injuries from a motor vehicle accident near Buchtel.

Logan Ruth Irvin Murray City Cherrington Hospital Buchtel

Birth Announced for Daughter of Coshocton Couple

News reports the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Elberfeld of Coshocton at Grant Hospital Columbus Monday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Elberfeld Sr of Pomeroy and Mr. and Mrs. William Hansel of Logan.

Jacob Elberfeld Coshocton Grant Hospital Columbus Pomeroy William Hansel Logan

Pastors Meet In Logan Plan Year's Events

Logan Ohio Presbyterian church hosts Logan Hocking Vinton Ministers Association meeting to reorganize. E B White elected president C B Clendenen vice president T C Gregory secretary treasurer. Planned joint thanksgiving service at United Brethren Church with sermon by Cecil Harding Jones.

LOGAN Clendenen J. G. Deeds White Jones S. W. Wiant O. W. Stockman Red Cross Prince of Peace Ohio Council of Churches Peace

Logan Keglers Sweep Three Games In Bowling Match

Logan Clay Product bowling team beat Krogers of Lancaster in a three game series on Monday. All games topped 900 as Roberts Johnson St Clair Struble and Columber starred. The teams tied at 966 in game two, but Logan won the roll off 95 to 93 to claim the sweep. Logan totals 949 966 969 to Lancaster 853 966 880 with Columber at 606 and Johnson 608 across the series.

LOGAN Krogers Lancaster Roberts Johnson St. Clair Struble John Columber Columber

Arraign Men After Jury Indictments

Harry Crago of Lancaster was brought to Logan by Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith for arraignment on a non support charge tied to a grand jury indictment. He will be arraigned with others named in the same report before Judge Phil Henderson later today.

Logan Harry Crago Lancaster Nellis Smith Phil Henderson

Fox Hunters Meet Issues Eight Page Program

Logan reports the Ohio Fox Hunters meet runs October 29 to November 4 marking the 20th annual field trial and bench show with a new horse show feature. The program lists events and awards to be offered.

Logan Ohio Fox Hunters Meet

Logan-A Divorce Action Filed in Greenup Ky Refuge

Donald Smith files for divorce from Betty Jane Smith on cruelty grounds. The couple married in Greenup Kentucky on September 19 1936. No children are involved.

Logan Junior High Student Council Elected

Logan Junior High School students elected Robert Savings as president Sue Case as vice president Jo Case as secretary and Jimmy Brehm as treasurer Newly elected members include Robert Savings Jo Case Jean Prather Bruce Fickel and Tommy Roberts Other council members are Jimmy Brehm Betty Jean Friend Dick Buntz Sue Case Jack Kinser Ruth Bliss and Bob Sinnott

Logan Robert Savings Sue Case Jo Case Jimmy Brehm Jean Prather Bruce Fickel Tommy Roberts Betty Jean Friend Dick Buntz Jack Kinser Ruth Bliss Bob Sinnott

Logan Rotary to Host District Governor Visit

District Governor Joseph W. Fichter will make his official visit to the Logan Rotary Club on November 6. Plans are under way for his entertainment and officers urge 100 percent attendance at the meeting that evening.

Logan Joseph W. Fichter Logan Rotary Club

Trophy from rainbow trout joins Logan Junior High display

Charles Rauch Logan caught a 20 inch rainbow trout during a Montana vacation. The mounted fish was presented to Logan Junior High School on Monday for the trophy collection.

Logan Charles Rauch Logan Montana

Logan to Attend Fourth Annual Education Conference in Columbus

The Fourth Annual Education Conference runs October 12 to 14 in Columbus. Supt. G. E. Carr will represent Logan schools and Supt. Samuel H. Dillon is expected to represent county schools.

Logan Columbus State Department of Education G. E. Carr Samuel H. Dillon

Aunt Lucy Bowen marks 90 years of active life

Logan reports Mrs. C. E. Aunt Lucy Bowen observed her 90th birthday at her N Market Street home. Family members were present while others traveled. she has lived at the same house all her life and served as organist at First Presbyterian Church for nearly 70 years.

Lucy’ Bowen First Presbyterian Church Harry Cotton Columbus Bowen Elizabeth McGill

Chauncey Blue Devils Prep for J-T Friday Clash

Chauncey Dover Blue Devils fine tune for Friday’s game with J-T at Chauncey. Joe Stalder shifts to fullback and Bill Keasey moves to halfback on offense. Coach Guerra hopes the lineup change boosts power and speed. Freshman Bill Schoonover also shifts to fullback and shows promise in the new role.

Chauncey Chauncey- Dover Blue Devils J-T Joe Stalder Bill Keasey Speed Joe Guerra Bill Schoonover

Golden Wedding Celebrated Sunday in Millfield

Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Howard marked their golden wedding at their Millfield home on Sunday October 1 with over 100 guests. The Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ assisted, gifts were given, and cake and coffee were served in the afternoon. The couple have two sons Ray and Chester Howard and have lived in Millfield their entire married life.

Chauncey L. L. Howard Millfield Martha Bible Class

Revival Meeting Begins at East Millfield Mission

Dorothy and Elaine McKinney aided by Alma Hill of Heights West Virginia start a revival at East Millfield mission on Thursday October 5 at 7 pm. Evening services will feature special songs and music. The trio recently concluded a successful revival in Kaylong West Virginia. Public invited to attend.

Chauncey Dorothy Elaine McKinney Alma Hill Heights W. Va East Millfield Kaylong

Nazarene Missionary to Speak at The Plains

Reverend Miller on furlough from the West Indies will speak at The Plains Nazarene Church Friday October 6 at 7 p m. He will share experiences from missionary work and all members and friends are invited to attend this meeting.

Chauncey Miller West Indies Plains Nazarene

Chauncey Council Sets Regular Meeting Tonight

Chauncey Council schedules a regular meeting for tonight at 7 o clock in the mayor's office at the City Building. The gathering seeks routine city business discussion and approvals.

Chauncey Chauncey Council

Chauncey District Social and Personal Gatherings

Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burch and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bridgewater. Dr. and Mrs. Darrell Witham from Glouster and Stella Witham. Charles Spearry and family visited Chauncey relatives in Wellston. Frank Palmer Evelyn Patterson and Everett, with Roy Walsh and others, traveled to Barboursville Huntington Ashland and Portsmouth. Palmer brothers hosted in Portsmouth. Clarence Mullins family spent weekend there. Andrew McKinney Paul and Zelda Mae McKinney visited Point Pleasant area with Mrs. Love. Rev Lucis of Athens to preach at Morristown Holiness Church next Sunday at 7 p.m.

Chauncey Fred Burch Athens R. D Joe Bridgewater Darrell Witham Glouster Stella Witham Charles Spearry John Spearry Wellston Frank Palmer Evelyn Patterson Everett Roy Walsh Albany Barboursville Huntington W. Va Ashland Portsmouth Ohio Palmer Pearl Palmer Clarence Mullins Josie Elfred Andrew McKinney Paul and Zelda Mae McKinney Point Pleasant Lucis Athens Morristown Holiness Church

Esther Class Elects Officers at Party

Mrs. Ann McClanahan hosted the Esther Class meeting at her Jacobs Avenue home. Officers elected: President Gertrude Carter. Vice President Lizzie Harvey. Secretary Frances Harvey. Treasurer Laura Russell. Flower Fund Chair Winnie Skinner. Nell Jorden to host Halloween party in three weeks on Mill Street.

United Brethren Church Lawrence Griffith Wendell Rector Carl Blosser Joseph Helen Clarke Clarence Saltz Catharine Stoughton E. B. White Merlin Rose Rose Ralph Walker Hal Phelps Donna Wells Bess Chauncey Ann Mee Clanahan Jacobs 'Ave Esther Agnes Tarleton Gertrude Carter Lizzie Harvey Frances Harvey Laura Russell Flower Fund Winnie Skinner Nell Jorden Mill St Lillie Sweeney Neva Sweeney Helen Nicholson Ruth Bridgewater Estella Jones Jospehine Carter Ann McClanahan

Taylor Ridge Social Roundup Includes Birthday Dinner

A Monday dinner party at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moody’s home honored Mrs. Moody’s birthday with planning by Mrs. Elsie Moody and Mrs. Dora Heffkin. Relatives and friends from Greens Run Glouster Millfield and Amesville attended. railroad employment note follows.

Atlanta Kingston Chillicothe Williamsport Walter Kempton Orville Kempton Bishopville Welling R. H. Wemmer Millfield Fred Olbers Emmett Olbers Billie Emmett Jr Greens Run Della Chalfant Geraldine Nagle Amesville Ernest Glen Chalfant Columbus

Mrs. L. L. Howard Hosts Martha Bible Class Friday

Mrs. L L Howard will host the Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ on Friday night October 6 changing the prior plan of October 20. The event is for class members.

Chauncey L. L. Howard Martha Bible Millfield

Chauncey Church Plans Wednesday Services

Rev. S C Elsen will preach Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Chauncey M E Church. The Ladies Aid will hold a quilting party Wednesday in the church.

Chauncey S. C. Elsen Chauncey M. E Ladies Aid

Harry Evans Logan Taken Into Custody On Indictment Charge

Logan Harry Evans was taken into custody by deputy sheriffs Tuesday morning. He will appear before Judge Phil Henderson today on an indictment charging him with non support.

Logan Harry Evans Phil Henderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Loo Grange Hocking Valley OSU Camp Nelson CCC Roll Call Head Logan High Club ANSUR Riek Member Federal Reserve System Harrington The Presbyterian Church Harry J. Stevenston N. High St W. R. Brandt John W. McBroom Elizabeth Collison Phil Tschappat Kirby Snyder Hester Lee White David and Jonathan Lucille Sutter Bliss Gertrude Bliss Clarence Heine Bess Mutchmore Francis Myers Carl Brown Paul Collison Dessie Hanna Sigma Phi Gamma Pauline Weitsell Middletown Kaiser Frances Smith Arthur Gasser Maxine Notestone Lola Belle Hockman Anna Marie Schorr Millie Rainer Evelyn Courter Martha Magle Jane Walsh Miss Magle Gasser Miss Courter Ruth Green Miss Rainer Miss Schorr Miss Hockman Miss Smith Ruth Goodlive Miss Walsh Miss Goodlive Hayes Pritchard Fanchion Blackston Miss Garnet Sheets Miss Notestone Pritchard Notestone Logan Keglers Logan Junior High Council Chauncey District Taylor Ridge United States Gallipolis Eagles’ Lodge Columbus Booking Agency Sohio Standard Oil Company Fred. C. Sanders, Mor the City Loan and Guaranty Company N. Court ST Athens, Ohio Athens National Bank Federal Reserve
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