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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1940

Page

12

Logan Chief Urges Fire Prevention Week Cooperation

Fire Chief Roy Stallsmith urges property owners in Athens to cooperate with Fire Prevention Week Oct 6 to 12. He advises checking for hazards, inspecting chimneys and flues, removing rubbish, and knowing how to report alarms by calling the central switchboard and giving the street and nearest house or business number.

THE Athens Messenger Athens OHTIO Logan Roy Stallsmith Stallsmith

London Wrestler Dixon Wins Main Bout in Open Show

In Bell Hall the United Furniture Workers opened with a main bout between Jack Smitter of Columbus and Ray Dixon of London. Dixon won in 16 minutes after a clash with the referee. Preliminary results saw Dan Morris defeat Farmer Lewis in 16 minutes and Curly Mc Cloud trap Young Standiford in eight minutes. Attendance was light but a bigger show was promised in two weeks.

Farmer Lewis Grove City Dan Morris London Curly McCloud Young Standiford Logan Sanborn Tuffy Griffin Harry Nihiser Bell Hall

Local Angler Lands Eight and Three Quarter Pound Catfish

George Bright hauled an eight and three quarters pound shovelhead catfish from the Muskingum River on Saturday. He fished with O. D. Johnson who caught two bass on the trip.

Logan Muskingum River George Bright O. D. Johnson

Athens Ohio Ordinance Approves Sewer District 2A Financing

The City of Athens Ohio adopts an ordinance to issue bonds and notes totaling 14 500 with 500 bonds of 500 dated Oct 1 1941 and 4 percent interest to fund sewer construction in Storm Sewer District No 2A. It authorizes 11 817 25 in notes to cover city and property owner shares and early interest.

Athens Ohio City of City of Athens Athena National Bank

Logan Kiwanis Plan Collins Festival Again

Initial report of ticket sales for the Collins Festival will be made at the Kiwanis Club meeting this evening at the White House. The series opens October 24 and runs four Thursdays at the high school auditorium to raise funds for work with underprivileged children. Regular club meetings will be held on Thursday evenings during this period.

Logan Kiwanis Club White House Kiwanians

29 Grand Jury Cases Listed for Logan Investigation

A Logan county grand jury has 29 cases listed for investigation to date and this number may rise before the grand jury convenes next Monday.

Logan

Local man in Bethesda Hospital after appendicitis operation

Robert Struble formerly of this city underwent an appendix operation last Thursday in Bethesda Hospital. His condition is improving but remains serious due to rupture. Struble is the son of Mrs. J. F. Struble and brother of Charles and Ted Struble employed at the local port office.

Logan Robert Struble Bethesda Hospital Struble J. F. Struble Charles Ted Struble

Draft Registrars Notified in Logan 2B Precinct

Thirty four registrars were notified by mail on Monday morning for the draft. Cleon Tucker reported his acceptance first and will assist in Logan 2B. More acceptances came in that day as the election board plans a Thursday meeting to prepare materials for 37 precincts and fill any vacancies.

Logan Cleon Tucker Election Board

Meeting of Republican Women Draws Large Crowd

Logan Hocking County Republican Women held a Monday evening meeting at headquarters with strong turnout. Miss Wilhelmina Deissle, chairman, directed the session. Arrangements were made for a joint McKinley Club gathering next Monday. A school of politics followed the business portion.

Logan—Hocking County Wilhelmina Deissle McKinley Club

Yates Suit Requests Divorce and Custody

Nellie Yates of this city sues Donald L. Yates for divorce on grounds of neglect. She seeks custody and support of a minor child.

Logan Nellie Yates Donald L. Yates

Logan Woman Recalls Meet With Mrs Wendell Willkie

Mrs Josephine Robertson of Cleveland speaks in an interview after meeting Mrs Wendell Willkie at the Hotel Hollenden. She is a former Logan girl and daughter of Mrs Ida Wuebbin of North High Street.

Logan Josephine Robertson Cleveland Cleveland Plain Dealer Wendell Willkie Hollenden Robertson Ida Wuebbin N. High St

Angels Over Broadway at Schine's Athena

Fairbanks Jr stars with Rita Hayworth Douglas Fairbanks Jr John Qualen and Thomas Mitchell in Ben Hecht's Angels Over Broadway at Schine's Athena Theater Tuesday and Wednesday. A four character drama set in a Times Square night unfolds as each learns to change.

Ben Hecht Broadway Schine Athena Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Rita Hayworth Thomas Mitchell John Qualen New Columbia Hecht God Times Square Fairbanks Miss Hayworth Qualen Mitchell

October Good Month For Auto Dealers

Logan area auto dealers in Hocking County report a strong October start with ten new units sold in the first seven days. If this pace continues, they would average about one car per day for the year.

Logan — Automobile Dealers Hocking County

Murray City Fall Festival Popularity Contest Winners

Murray City reports PTA fall festival charity event with a popularity contest for high school kings and queens and younger grade princes and princesses. Winners listed by grade and room, with prizes funded by contest votes. Numerous local residents noted visiting relatives and guests over the weekend.

Seven Month Illness In Child Prompted Hospital Care

Seven year old Bill Tom Rees son of Mrs Louise Rees has been in Huntington hospital for seven months due to brain trouble leaving him unable to speak or walk He will reach his eighth birthday in October and begin treatment there.

Gallipolis Bill Tom Rees Louise Rees Huntington

Local Driver Fined $10 For Speeding in Athens

Firdred Grimes of Athens was taken into custody by State Highway Patrol officers Monday evening on a speeding charge. He was brought before Mayor Dallas Kinser and fined $10 plus costs.

Logan Fildred Grimes Athens Dallas Kinser

Dan Sanders to face Kinser on Saturday over assault charge

Logan Dan Sanders of Haydenville faces Mayor Dallas Kinser this Saturday evening on a charge of assault. Complaint filed by Kenneth and Joe Carter claims the two were assaulted on East Front Street Friday night.

Logan Dan Sanders Haydenville Dallas Kinser Kenneth Joe Carter E. Front St

Logan Woman Likely Faces Operation at Grant Hospital

Mrs. Floyd Disbennett of Logan was taken to Grant Hospital on Sunday for a probable operation. Jockey Mike Pantone, injured on the county fair's final day, was moved to University Hospital on Friday.

Logan Floyd Disbennett Grant Hospital Mike Pantone University Hospital

Logan-Thomas J Herbert Visits Logan After Nelsonville Speech

Attorney General Logan Thomas J. Herbert stopped in Logan Monday evening on his way home from Nelsonville where he spoke at the American Legion Hall. He visited a number of friends during his city visit.

Logan Thomas J. Herbert Nelsonville American Legion Hall City

Woman 83 Dies in Guyan Township

Mrs. John D. Murray aged 83 died Monday at the family home on Williams Creek in Guyan Township. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon at Good Hope Church with interment in the churchyard. Surviving are sons and daughters including W. W. Murray Huntington Utah, Ethel Shaw Los Angeles, Lillias Thomas Charlestown, Maude McCoy Glenwood, Ivan, Ben, Eric Murray, Sarah Dillon, Bertha Williams Crown City, Everett Murray, and Mrs John Q. Haskins Gallipolis.

Gallipolis John D. Murray Williams Creek Guyan Township Good Hope Church W. W. Murray Huntington Utah Ethel Shaw Los Angeles Lillias Thomas Charleston Maude McCoy Glenwood Ivan Ben Eric Murray Sarah Dillon Bertha Williams Crown City Everett Murray John Q. Haskins

New Rector Charles E. Baird Arrives at St. Peter's

A reception and dinner at St. Peter's Church welcomed Rev. Charles E. Baird and his family as the new rector. Members of the church attended the event and extended their greetings.

Gallipolis St. Peter's Church Charles E. Baird

Logan Social Notes and Week of Women’s Club Events

The Logan Saturday Club met at Mrs. Emerson Poston’s home at 2 pm with Mrs. Carlos Gaffin presiding. Members welcomed Miss Effie Wolfe. programs featured Igor Stravinsky and Debussy with piano by Ann Bowen. The week included Business and Professional Women’s events and social notices of weddings and clergy meetings across the area.

Logan Emerson Poston Carlos Gaffin S. W. Wiant Chioana Library Columbus W. B. Lacock Anna Cole Federated Club Portsmouth Lacock Business and Professional Women's Club Blosser’s Frank Mandros Ruble Theater Bess Mutchmore Fanny Spears Deans Hanna Mary Lemon Charlene Huffman Jane Wheeler Clara Stone Irene Tipton Marie Lines Minette McCray

Merrymaker Sextette Broadcast Delights Logan Listeners

The Merrymaker Sextette, made up of local school children, aired on Station WBNS this Saturday. Logan residents heard the program and praised the performers for their broadcast.

Merrymaker WBNS Logan

Logan Personal Details Visit Guests From Pennsylvania West Virginia

Mr and Mrs H E Elliott of Coudersport Pa spent Thursday to Sunday as guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John R Pierce Warner Ave Mr and Mrs Samuel Sammons of Mallory WV were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Eugene Robinson N Walnut St Mrs Sam

Lyke Sets Squirrel Harvest Record at Local Spot

Logan hunter Charles E Lyke reaches 14 squirrels caught from a single tree this season after multiple trips to the same spot. Nine were taken in the opening three days of the season, marking a notable harvest early.

Logan Charles E. Lyke

Hurley Pleads Guilty On Numbers Charge

Logan Pat Hurley of this city was charged with number writing and pled guilty at arraignment before Mayor Dallas Kinser. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs.

Hurley Numbers Logan Pat Hurley Dallas Kinser

Fall Chase Planned by Logan Fox Hunters

Logan Hocking County Fox Hunters met at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to set the fall chase for Saturday, November 9. The likely site is Webbs east of the city, the same place chosen for the state meet last year. A follow up meeting is scheduled for October 21 to finalize plans.

Logan—Hocking County Chamber of Commerce Webbs

Dorothy Marie Logan Admitted To Cherington Hospital

11 month old Dorothy Marie Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Conner of near Union Furnace was admitted to Cher rington Hospital Sunday evening for treatment.

First Hocking Countian Casts November Ballot

Newell Carr of Starr 3 precinct, employed by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad at Walbridge, cast the first ballot in the November general election while visiting family over the weekend.

Logan Newell Carr Starr Mr. Carr Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Walbridge

Logan Rotarians Hear R. R. Bangham On Americanism

Logan Rotary Club welcomed former state finance director R. R. Bangham as guest speaker. He has long Rotary involvement and spoke about Americanism. The club posted a September attendance average of 92.1 percent, two points higher than the prior month, earning district recognition.

Logan R. R. Bangham Logan Rotary Club

Ramsey charged with assault and battery in Logan A

George Ramsey faced a Monday court action for assault and battery after an arrest on Saturday. He pled guilty and received a fine of 10 dollars plus costs. The alleged victim named is Mrs. Ramsey.

Athens Coaches Gird Logan High for Nelsonville Test

Coach Tom Bender reviewed the Nelsonville game before Athens visits Friday. He warned the Chieftains face tougher foes and noted Athens scouts every Logan game. New plays will be rehearsed to counter Athens and raise the team’s readiness.

Logan Nelsonville Tom Bender Athens

Pumper Replaced for Emergency Prep in South Logan

Logan reports the Number 2 pumper was stationed on South Mulberry Street during bridge repairs to safeguard the water plant and private property. Assistant Chief Gerald McLaughlin drove the unit along a detour, taking 16 minutes, ensuring rapid response capability in the district.

Logan South Logan South Mulberry St Gerald McLaughlin

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Gram England Works Progress Administration P. F. Good C Ho Harris Cliff Cornell Fairbanks, Jr Schine’s Murray City News Murray City Parent-Teacher Association King and Queen Roberta Sue Koon Jackie Irvin Jean Shuttleworth Lynn Storer Jack Langley Marilyn Stone Betty Sapp William Irvin PTA FE. A. Person James Russell Stewart James Hamer Raymond Sands Fries Ferguson Bert Wooten Cecil Wooten Art Boyd Fostoria Gerald Wooten Ruth Shuttleworth Harry Shuttleworth Richard Penn Ralph Walters Akron Nelle Hamer Maidan Penn Anna Bell Thomas McConnelsville Amesville James Smart Bess Frazee Joe Edward Driggs Earl Penn Floyd Penn Pontiac Mich Samuel Penn Effie Jonas Grace Donoghue George Tedrow Crooksville Tony Tankovich Velma Popoczy Poppczy Pearl Williams Carbon Hill Frank Williams Grace Thomas Walter Haas Charles Mitchell Barney Penn Howard Miller James Richard James R. Smoot Barbara Brownfield W. W. Brownfield Edward Cassidy King Ave. Methodist Church Brownfield Mons Robinson Luther Heyde Edward Wolfe Capital University Amos L. Heyde Merritt Wenn Margaret Cook Brice Leafy Arms W. P. Wetherill Lithopolis Perry County ATR Schine Athena Hayworth, Mitchell Ohh Qualen Pete Smith O. U.-Butler Chig Theatre Crovidee Seward Teer Charles Lyke Logan Rotarians Coach Bender Logan High Schenley Distillers Corp N.Y.C Red Cross Zenners Shoe Dept
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