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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1940

Page

10

Logan and Nelsonville Clash for Hocking County Field Victory

Nelsonville Greyhounds and Logan Chieftains meet at Chieftainfield tonight in a Southeast Ohio League opener. Expected lineups show similar weights with slight edge to Logan, while officials listed as Jack Landrum referee Lawrence Gill umpire and Ray Stedman head linesman.

Logan Nelsonville Greyhounds Logan Chieftains Chieftainfield Chieftain Scott Lohr Brandon Smith Ervin Graham Casto Hughes Hummel Bryan Johnston Nelsonville Watkinburg Hitchings Barber Hardy Rosser Call Bateman Bruce Ghent Keeton Dexter Jack Landrum Capital Lawrence Gill Ray Stedman

Driver of Stolen Car Arrested After Wreck

A theft report from Logan notes John Brooker arrested by Police Chief Lew Reynolds after stealing a car on Warner Ave. The vehicle crashed on E Front St near the C and O Bridge, with Brooker suffering minor bruises while the occupants nearby avoided harm. Authorities plan to file auto theft charges.

Olan Raymond iPerce Clarksburg W. Va E. Front St Dayton Lew Reynolds Brooker

Retired hunter bags two gray squirrels in one shot

Jerry L. Hammon, a retired merchant in Hocking County, joined the two-squirrel-with-one-shot club after shooting two squirrels from a single tree while hunting. He notes this is his fifth such incidence in his life.

Logan Jerry L. Hammon Hocking County

Aunt Lucy Bowen Celebrates 91st Birthday in Logan

Logan notes the 91st birthday of Mrs. C. E. Bowen of N. Market Street known as Aunt Lucy. She is a lifelong resident and former church organist, with daughters attending today, and visitors from out of town. She played organ before 15 and still enjoys daily piano.

Logan C. E. Bowen N. Market St Lucy John T. Underwood Mary Louise Bowen First Presbyterian Church Bowen Western Female Seminary Western College Oxford

Nifty Needle Club and Bridge Club Meet in Lancaster

Nifty Needle Club members gathered in Lancaster on Wednesday evening to meet Mrs. Paul Haynes and Mrs. Ernest Simpson. A business session and contests followed by a light lunch. The next meeting is in two weeks at Mrs. William King’s Gallagher Ave home. Also present were several Lancaster and nonresident members. Bridge Club members met Wednesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bender’s N Spring St residence with substitute players for Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Lappen. High scores were won by Mrs. Carlos Gaffin and Dr. Victor Simiele. Refreshments followed. attendance included the Benders and other local residents.

Needle Club Lancaster Paul Haynes Ernest Simpson Sam Breese William King Gallagher Ave Breese John Mack Phil Goodman Atley Davis King Walter Harbarger Peggy Juniper Bridge Club Contract Bridge Club Thomas Bender N. Spring St J. R. Hankison Hubert D. Lappen Carlos Gaffin Victor Simiele Clarence Blosser Gaffin Simiele Charles Eberst Bender

Tenth District WRC to Hold All Day Meeting at Pocahontas Hall

The Tenth District of the Women's Relief Corps will hold an all day meeting at Pocahontas Hall this Saturday with district president Mrs Estella Snyder in charge. Counties Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Ross and Lawrence comprise the district and state president Mrs Elizabeth Hartung of Toledo will attend as house guest of Mrs Clara Jones.

Women's Relief Corps Pocahontas Hall Estella Snyder Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Ross and Lawrence Elizabeth Hartung Toledo Clara Jones

Priscilla Club Meets at Mrs Johnsons Home

Mrs. Theodore Johnson hosted the Priscilla Club at her W Main Street residence on Wednesday evening. Nine members attended and Mrs. Richard Vore was a guest. After needlework, refreshments were served. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Fred Stracke’s home.

Theodore Johnson Priscilla Club W. Main St Richard Vore Fred Stracke

Little Kyger Grange Receives Bean Jar Oct 10

Gallia county reports the traveling bean jar will be presented to Little Kyger Grange on October 10 by Georges Creek Grange members. An inspection is set for Monday night and an apple pie display will be shown to enter the county contest.

Gallipolis Little Kyger Grange Georges Creek Grange

Local youths commit to girls' school in Delaware

In Gallipolis two minors, Helen Betz 17 and Betty Siders 16 from Bulaville, are committed to the Girls Industrial School at Delaware after delinquency charges.

Gallipolis Helen Betz Betty Siders Bulaville Girls’ Industrial School Delaware

Elmer Sheets Dies at 67. Funeral Saturday in Bremen

Elmer Sheets 67 died at his Bremen home after months of ill health. He moved from a Perry County farm to Bremen a day before his death. Survived by wife Elizabeth and eight children including Sherman and Clyde in Michigan and Eber in Logan. Funeral Saturday at Harmony United Brethren Church officiated by Rev. H. O. Davis with burial in nearby cemetery.

Logan Elmer Sheets Oak Street Bremen Perry County Elizabeth Sherman and Clyde Mt. Pleasant Mich Eber Logan Rt Charles Geneseo, Ill C. A. Walters Crookaville Pearley Howdyshell Pearl Huber Fern Sheets Willard Sheets Maxville Charles Sheets Clara Montgomery Frank Sheets John Heidlebaugh Marion Township Harmony United Brethren Church H. O. Davis Jacksonville

Carr Inspects Defense School in Zanesville

Logan leaders study Zanesville defense school operation as they consider establishing one in Logan. Logan Foundry officials indicate willingness to cooperate with school officials on the project.

Carr Defense School Zanesville Logan Logan Foundry

Grand Jury Called For Duty October 10

Logan October term grand jury will be called for duty on October 14, said Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen. Jurors will be drawn Saturday morning. Two weeks of case preparation have occurred and more than two dozen cases are expected for investigation.

Scott Mohler Dies Funeral in Logan

Logan residents mourn Scott Mohler a longtime farmer and livestock grower who retired from farming and later worked in the oil business. He died in Gennesee Illinois while visiting his son in law and daughter Charles Larimer. The body will be returned to Logan for funeral services and burial.

Logan Gennesee Ill Scott Mohler Maxville Illinois Charles Larimer

Civil Service Exam Set For October 12

Logan Civil Service Commission announces an examination this Saturday afternoon October 12 to create an eligibility list for weighmaster and janitor positions. Vacancies follow the resignation of William Savey. John Schorr has managed the work under provisional appointment.

Logan Logan Civil Service Commission William Savey John Schorr

New WPA Tennis Courts Open at Logan Pool Site

Logan reports completion of tennis courts on the pool property with open play starting Thursday under Superintendent G E Carr. Construction progressed for weeks under WPA auspices and the courts will be managed by school officials alongside the swimming pool.

Logan G. E. Carr WPA

Rally Day Services at Logan Churches Next Sunday

Rally Day events at the M. E. Church include 9:15 Sunday school, 10:00 joint services with special music led by Dallas Kinser, and solos by Lois Wiant. Speakers include L. P. Mooney, Harry Heinlein, and Rev. Stanley W. Wiant. Evening sermons begin Elijah series titled Gods Care.

Elijah First Presbyterian Church Cecil Harding Jones Harriet Gibson Weymueller E. B. White United Brethren Church

Hocking County Fair Draws 10 822 Paid Admissions

Logan reports total paid admissions for the Hocking County fair last week at 10 822. Daily tallies show 2495 Thursday 3872 Friday and 4555 Saturday with 2002 grandstand admissions: 892 Thursday 604 Friday and 506 Saturday.

Logan Carl Harsh

Mother of Nine Sues Husband for Divorce

Lena Wiseman seeks divorce from Thomas Wiseman on cruelty grounds. Married Feb 10 1918 in Logan. Nine children aged 5 to 16. She alleges Sept 7 assault with mop and fists. Obtained temporary restraining order and seeks alimony and child custody.

Logan Lena Wiseman Thomas Wiseman

Logan High elects student council officers

The Logan High School Student Council met on Wednesday and elected Harold Kessler president, with Harry Struble as vice president, Noy Kelch as secretary, and James Crabbe as treasurer.

Logan Logan High School Harold Kessler Harry Struble Noy Kelch James Crabbe

Arrest Boys Who Admit Petty Thefts

Logan police questioned seven boys aged 1 to 16 over two nights and cleared several recent petty thefts. Admissions included thefts from Morris and Sears Roebuck Grandys and Boyds Auto Supply plus three bicycles. Items stolen ranged from watches and rings to tools and a revolver. bicycles were returned.

Logan Alfred Campbell Juvenile Court Lew Reynolds Dallas Kinser Morris Sears Roebuck and Co Grandys Boyds Auto Supply Orville Burgess New Saltsville

Camera Club Planned at Gallipolis Lincoln Center

Forrest Borden director says the Gallipolis Lincoln Recreation Center will organize a camera club offering instruction in developing photographs.

Gallipolis Lincoln Recreation Center Forrest Borden

Fall Announcement Athens Exchange Home Telephones

Directory list of names and addresses in Athens area with entries for residences businesses and services. Includes Gillman Allen Amy to Williams Gaynelle and many others with street addresses plus a few business listings like Frigidaire Service and Post Ohio University office.

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