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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1939

Page

14

Hocking County Board Reviews Civil Service Petition

Logan Hocking County Election Board received a 33 name supplemental petition from the secretary of state's office for a civil service reform referendum. About 500 total signatures are expected after remaining petitions arrive. Clerk Carl F. Brandt plans notices to precinct election officials next week. most precincts retain last year’s judges and clerks with minor changes for ineligible candidates and presiding judge shifts.

Logan — Hocking County Election Board Secretary of State Carl F. Brandt

Murray City Loses to Logan Eleven 7 6 at Gridiron Encounter

Logan defeats Murray City High School 7 to 6 after a first quarter sleeper play by Mark Lohr. Murray City replies in the second quarter with a TD but fails the extra point, the deciding margin. Logan reserves play, regulars resting ahead of Athens contest. Bill Shaw likely out, Jack Hughes to start.

Logan Murray City Chieftain Mark Lohr Bill Shaw Jack Hughes

Knights of St. John to Celebrate Sunday in Logan

Plans completed for the Fourth Regiment Knights of St. John event in Logan. Local men meet in James Block while auxiliary women gather at the parochial school. Mass at St Johns Church at 10 30 AM. Parade downtown at 2 PM. Field day at Chieftain Field after the parade with drills. Participants include two Columbus companies and one from Newark. Public invited.

Chieftain Field Columbus Newark Logan

Radical Religion To Be Sermon Topic

Logan Rev. E B White selects Radical Religion as the morning sermon topic at United Brethren Church with Breaking With the Old for the evening. Junior Church rally day at 9 o clock led by Mrs Clarence Schempp. Christian Endeavor at 6 30. Officials meet at 7 30 Monday with quarterly conference to follow.

Logan E. B. White United Brethren Church Clarence Schempp Christian Endeavor Societies

Addition to School Building Completed at LOGAW-West

LOGAW-West School announces completion of a building addition ready for use. A board of education meeting is set for 7 PM to inspect the facility and tour the new addition with seating for at least 400 people.

Logaw — West Board of Education

Local Lutheran Conference Session at St Matthew Church

The Logan Perry County Local Conference of the Lutheran Church met at St Matthew Church on Thursday with morning and afternoon sessions. Several district churchmen attended and the Rev. Amos L. Heyde, pastor of the local church, acted as host.

Logan Perry County The Lutheran Church St. Matthew Church Amos L. Heyde

Logan-Ewing Grange Booster Night Meeting

Logan-Ewing Grange will hold a booster night meeting next Wednesday evening with an open public program offered to attendees.

Logan — Ewing Grange

Ebrest Woman Taken To Columbus Hospital

Mrs. Charles R. Ebrest of this city was taken to a Columbus hospital Wednesday evening for treatment.

Logan Charles R. Eberst Columbus

Rutland Church Sees Special Meeting With Gospel Theme

Rutland Church schedules a 7 30 p m special meeting led by Supt George Carson titled The Gospel for Today. The Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with accordion music by Rev Cowen. A Syracuse service follows at 10 30 a m.

Rutland Supt George Carson Cowen Syracuse

Logan Social Notes and Club Circles Highlight Week

A busy social week features a cottage outing on Clear Fork Creek with Mrs. Lawrence Hack and friends, Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs speaker Mrs. W B Lacock in Ironton on Cancer Control, and attending members. Sewing and Nondescript clubs meet with dinners, readings, and guest lists. Akron visitors join local hosts, Priscilla Club gathers at Mrs Stracke’s home, and plans unfold for future bridge gatherings and a Venus Chapter OES dinner honoring past matrons and patrons.

John Lee Clear Fork Creek Lawrence Hack Rudolph Hankison Dallas Kinser Sam Primmer Dayton Schultheis Wilbur W. Lanning Clinton Webb W. B. Lacock Ironton Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs M. H. Cherrington L. P. Mooney Warren Bright Norma Hister Norma Ralston Venus Chapter Order of Eastern Star J. R. Ralston Wayne Timberlake

Athens Episcopal to Hold Communion

Rev. Robert G. Purrington will preach at the 10 30 morning prayer service at Good Shepherd Church on Sunday Oct 8 There is an 8 am Holy Communion and a 9 30 Church School The Episcopal Student Club meets at 7 pm The Holy Episcopal Church canvass campaign opens with Rt Rev Henry St George Tucker presid ing bishop launching a nationwide radio address Nov 5 on CBS to reach every Episcopalian and explain Christian religion amid the world crisis

Robert G. Purrington Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Holy Communion Episcopal The Holy Episcopal Church Henry St. George Tucker Columbia Broadcasting System Tucker

Root of All Evil theme leads Presbyterians service and lectures

The Presbyterian Church hosts a 10 30 a m service titled That Root of all Evil with invitations extended for Dr R G Dawes to speak at the manse on Social Movements and Drama A social period follows the lecture which starts at 7 p m Friday brings a Presbytery of Athens gathering with ministers and laity to hear two missionaries direct from the field

Presbyterian Church Toear R. G. Dawes Athens Presbytery of

Archbishops To Speak On Radio Program

The Society for the Propagation of Faith says a nationwide Mutual Broadcasting System program will air Sunday Oct 8 at 12 30 p m instead of 1 p m Archbishops Francis Spellman Edward Mooney and John Mitty will speak.

Society For the Propagation of Faith Mutual Broadcasting System Francis J. Spellman D. D New York Edward Mooney Detroit Mich John J. Mitty San Francisco Calif

St Pauls Logan Earns Praise From Bishop Hobson

Rev. Sam F. Downer will read the morning prayer and preach at St. Pauls Episcopal Church Logan at 10 30. The Rt Rev Henry Wise Hobson bishop of Southern Ohio commends St. Pauls Church for its excellent record this year through Rev Robert G Purringtons leadership in the Hocking Valley.

Sam F. Downer St. Paul's Episcopal Church Logan St. Paul's Church Robert G. Purrington Episcopal Church Hocking Valley Henry Wise Hobson Ohio

BYPUL To Meet at Cheshire Church

BYPUL to meet at Mt. Union Baptist Church Cheshire Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Morning worship not held. Evening service 7:30. Cheshire Baptist Church Sunday School 9:30 preaching Sunday Oct 15. BYPU 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Youth Rally Friday 6:30 p.m.

Mt. Union Baptist Church Cheshire Baptist Church BYPU

Services Announced At McArthur Trinity Church

Morning service at 10 30 will be led by a supply minister at Trinity Episcopal Church McArthur with lay reader Mr W P Thomas unable to serve due to a minor nasal operation. Mid week service resumes October 11 after cancellation this week.

Trinity Episcopal Church McArthur W. P. Thomas

Rev Hoon to Conduct Worship at Hemlock Church

Hemlock Grove Church of Christ holds Bible School at 9 30 Sunday morning. Rev Miles E Hoon will preach on The Social Background of Jesus at 10 30 morning worship. Sunday evening services begin at 7 30 with The Handbook of Christian Missions as the theme.

Hemlock Grove Church of Christ, Bible School Miles E. Hoon Jesus Handbook of Christian Missions

D A Club Meeting At Mrs Marie Watts Home

Twenty seven members and three guests attended the D. A. Club gathering at Mrs Marie Watts home this week. Grace Landis led the business session with Frances Watts performing piano selections. Esther Wilson Lena Glass Marguerite Steward won awards. Wilson also took the travel prize. Marie Beougher earned a most comical hat prize. Gertrude Fisk joined as a member. hosts included Mae Beougher and Frances Watts. lunch followed.

D. of A. Club Marie Watts Grace Landis Frances Watts Esther Wilson Lena Glass Marguerite Steward Marie Beougher Gertrude Fisk Mae Beougher Frances

Hollister Dorcas Sunday School Notes Highlight Reunion

Hollister Dorcas Sunday School class of U B Church met at Anna Adams home with Beatrice Bickley assisting. New song sheets distributed and readings by Adams Hodgson and others. November meeting planned with Maggie Adams. Ice cream cake coolade and coffee served to 14. Children's department led Sunday service with devotions by Alice Bethel and readings by several girls. Homecoming posters drawn by Velma Parker for Hollister A B Church event on October 8. Reunion of Harrison Dew and Kenney families after 35 years.

Martha Phelps June Wentzel Isabel McCutcheon Billie Byers Rolan Fierce Eileen Byers Hollister A. B Velma Parker Alice Harrison Glouster Ona Dew Hollister Kerby Dew Corning Mary Kenney McConnelsville Harrison Moe

Farm Extension Service marks 25th anniversary in Rockbridge

Approximately 150 people attended the 25th anniversary meeting of Farm Extension Service at Rockbridge on Wednesday. State Director H. C. Ramsower led the program with speakers including George Crane and W. W. Brownfield. Former agents W. S. Ferguson and Harold Chambers spoke briefly, with messages from M. W. Bailey and R. W. Lang read to the assembly. Local toast master W. H. Hansel welcomed guests as James R. Smoot introduced active extension workers from the past two decades. The Hocking County Grange Chorus, directed by Mrs. Smoot, performed and the Rockbridge High School brass sextet provided music. Dinner was served by women of the Good Hope Grange.

R. W. Lang W. H. Hansel James R. Smoot Hocking County Grange Chorus Smoot Rockbridge High School Good Hope Grange

Burgess Rites Set for Saturday in Gore

Private funeral services for James Burgess aged 58 will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Gore residence. He died in Gallipolis Wednesday night. Surviving are his mother Mrs. Mary Burgess and brothers and sisters including George, Ralph, Edward, Mary, Howard, Mrs. Gertrude Turner, Mrs. Anna Donaldson, Mrs. Forest Hite, Mrs. Gladys Proctor, and Mrs. Eunice Criswell. Burial will be in Gore Cemetery. Rev. B. C. Azbell to officiate.

Logan Gore James Burgess Gallipolis Mary Burgess George Ralph Edward Mary Howard Gertrude Turner Byesville Anna Donaldson New Straitsville Forest

First PTA Meeting To Be Held Monday

Logan announces the first PTA meeting at the high school Monday evening. President Mrs. W. R. Brandt says speaker W. B. Bliss of the Ohio Education Association will discuss renewing the current three mill school levy. The renewal, not an increase, appears on November ballots in Logan district.

Logan W. R. Brandt W. B. Bliss The Ohio Education Association

Logan Church Goes Welcome Rev S W Wiant and Family

Several hundred Logan residents gathered at the Methodist Church for a public reception honoring the Rev. S. W. Wiant and his family arriving from Marion to lead the local parish. Music featured by the Sunday school orchestra and the church choir under Mrs. Allen Adams with two numbers.

Logan Methodist Church S. W. Wiant Marion Allen Adams

Scouts To Meet Logan In Columbus Next Thursday

Central Ohio Scout area leaders plan a meeting in Columbus next Thursday to discuss problems facing the group. Logan will be represented by Harry J. Stevenson Harley Meyer M. B. Iles and G. E. Carr.

LOGAN Central Ohio Columbus Harry J. Stevenson Harley Meyer M. B. Iles G. E. Carr

Peanuts Grown By Logan Family and Eleanor Durr

Logan Bur Goodwin on Logan Route grows peanuts for family use and expects about two bushels this year. Eleanor Durr also grows peanuts on her farm on Logan Route 2.

Logan Burl Goodwin Union Furnace Eleanor Durr

William Taylor Appointed Trustee in Ward Township

Logan William Taylor of Murray City was appointed trustee of Ward Township by Judge E. L. Ewing on October 4, filling the vacancy after Charles Foster’s resignation.

Logan William Taylor Murray City Ward Township E. L. Ewing Charles Foster

Nimon Finds Coal Vein on Own Land

Logan Floyd Nimon of Starr Township discovers a four foot coal vein on his property. With Merrill Nimon and J D Myers, work begins to mine 1000 bushels for three families to heat the winter.

Nimon Logan Floyd Nimon Starr Township Merrill Nimon J. D. Myers

Five Future Farmers To See OSU Game

Five members of the Chief Logan Future Farmers Chapter won tickets to an Ohio State football game in Columbus. 130 tickets were awarded among 75 departments with Versailles topping the list and Canal Winchester close behind. Names include Vernie McCune Waldo Blum Herbert Engle Paul Goss and Kenneth Iles who earned tickets through judging contests.

LOGAN Logan Future Farmers Chapter Columbus Illinois Indiana Department of Versailles Canal Winchester Newton Township Savannah Vernie McCune Waldo Blum Herbert Engle Paul Goss Kenneth Iles

Logan-A report on Joe Brown condition after wreck

Cherington Hospital reports on Thursday evening that Joe Brown remains in about the same condition after a Tuesday automobile crash near here. An X ray exam was performed to determine chest injuries.

Logan Cherrington Hospital Joe Brown Here

Three Juveniles Admit Logan High Theft and Break‑In

Logan school officials and police cleared several robberies at the high school locker room. Three unnamed juveniles confessed to the Logan Pool Club break‑in as well, with about $14 stolen and $10 recovered. They will be certified to Judge E L Ewing for a hearing.

Logan E. L. Ewing

Sentencing of William Mouser Postponed

The sentencing of William Mouser, who pled guilty to forgery, was postponed to later in the week. Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen was absent due to a deep cold.

Orchard Yields Bright Crop in Logan-Judson Township

Ben ton Township farmer and orchardist Johnson reports a strong apple crop this season. His young orchard holds several hundred bushels of fruit across about a dozen varieties.

Logan Judson Johnson Benton Township

Logan Abandons School as Polling Place

County election board must find a new voting site in Logan after the school is abandoned. Board members plan to visit the precinct next week to select a polling place for the November election.

Logan Jobs

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