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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

10

Grand jury returns 17 indictments in Hocking County cases

The October term grand jury of Hocking County spent two days completing investigations and filed 17 indictments from 26 cases heard. Seventeen witnesses testified. foreman Oscar Reinshell led the panel. Indictments included second degree manslaughter against Guy Fiske of Logan and Edward Eugene Onderko of Cleveland.

Logan Hocking County Phil Henderson Oscar Reinshell Guy Fiske Edward Eugene Onderko Cleveland James Cable Lawrence Mitchell Hiram E. Lanning Eldon Fox Fox Jyde Wynkoop Robert Reid Fred Wagner Lou Wagner Harold Robinson Reno White Henderson

Lunch rooms opened for Logan schools

Lunch rooms have been opened this week at the Logan senior high school and at the East and West Grade school buildings. This is the second year for lunches at the grade buildings while the senior high has offered lunches for several years as part of Home Economics activities.

Logan

Ill health of Logan Harry Taylor of North Orchard Sr

Harry Taylor Logan of North Orchard Sr is seriously ill after months of poor health. The report notes extended illness affecting his condition.

Logan Harry Taylor N. Orchard Sr

Logan Private Evans joins 2nd Quartermaster Training Regiment

Logan Ohio March report notes Private Kenneth C. Evans son of Mr and Mrs A E Evans of this city is in Co E 2nd Quartermaster Training Regiment Fort Francis E Warren Wyoming where James R Horwell Logan was assigned and recently discharged. Evans arrived amid three inches of snow and volunteered for immediate service. He was a student at Ohio State University last term.

Logan Kenneth C. Evans A. E. Evans Co. E 2Nd Quartermaster Training Regiment Fort Francis E. Warren Wyoming James R. Horwell Evans Ohio State University

Rites Friday for Former Gore Woman

Ida Mumford 77 widow of Howard Mumford died at the home of her son in Logan. Survived by daughter Mrs Samuel Terrell formerly of Gore. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Friday at United Brethren Church with Rev. F E White officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Ida Mumford Howard Mumford Samuel Terrell Second St Mumfords Gore Terrell United Brethren Church FE. B. White Oak Grove Cemetery

Draft Board Meeting Discusses Selective Service Classifications

LOGAN Selective Service Board met Monday night to interview registrants and classify others. Preparations for a second group physical at the courthouse on Oct 15 will call 35 registrants, potentially raising the active count to about 1,600. County registration stands at 2,624 with three deaths and one double registration, yielding a real total of 2,620.

Logan

Ask Burchfield To Represent Music Board

The Ohio Music Education Association requests Fred B. Burchfield of this city be named to represent the Ohio Educational Association on the music board. Burchfield is principal of Senior High School and was informed by Miss Edith M. Keller that the group contacted Walton Bliss of the Ohio Educational Association about the appointment.

Logan Ohio Music Education Association Fred B. Burchfield Ohio Educational Association Burchfield Here Edith M. Keller Walton Bliss

Chieftains Ready for Nelsonville Game

Logan Chieftains held a Tuesday scrimmage and the coach expects the full squad for the Nelsonville game. Fans plan a large delegation to travel to Nelsonville Friday evening.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Nelsonville

Logan revival set for Columbus South vs Chieftain Reserves

Negotiations renew for a game between Columbus South High Reserves and Chieftain Reserves after last Saturday's contest was canceled due to weather.

LOGAN Columbus South High Chieftain

Logan social notes from Harrington Church and sorority events

Logansville notes report Harrington Presbyterian Class meeting at Mrs. Harry Stevenson home with Mrs. Merle Karshner presiding and devotional by Mrs. Dess Hanna. Sorority Sigma Phi Gamma held a Monday meeting with plans for a party inviting chapters in Columbus and nearby cities and Dorothy Price initiation next Sunday. Additional items cover New Deal Bridge Club, Tourist Book Club, Topsy Turvy Club banquet, D. C. Club, hospital visits, and local and regional visit notes.

J. H. Mohler Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Fanchion Blackston Grace Griffith Dorothy Engle Kenneth Adair Mary Louise Bryan Nyle Dee Huffines Teresa Kaiser Columbus Lancaster Zanesville Newark Athens Chillicothe Virginia Fitzgerald Fontel Spencer Esther Marks Ruth Green Martha Walsh Tommy Walsh Dorothy Price Ruth Goodlive Ruffines Mildred Burton Jo Hiles Lola Belle Hockman Martha Magle Tourist Book Club White House Virgil Martin Gertrude Bliss MoeMeekin Carl Larimer North St Gould Mowery Mary Margaret Kellenbarger Shirley Jimmy Larimer

Stivison Recaps Buckeye Boys State Experience

Paul Stivison told Logan Post American Legion members about his Buckeye Boys State trip to Columbus last June. He praised the program, saying it created a better understanding of Ohio government and that he met 800 fine boys. He discussed the state’s organization, campaign methods, and his honorary mayor day in Columbus.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Paul Stivison Buckeye Columbus Stimson Ohio Legionnaires Baker City City Hall Floyd Green Derstanding Lawrence Adcock Navy Athens Roy Vanatta Forest E. Weinrich John W. McBroom James McNamee Frank Judy G. E. Carr Harbaugh

Food Funds For Soldiers Are Depleted

Logan report states that funds used to provide breakfasts for inductees at Ft. Hayes will be exhausted as next selectees head to Columbus. Initiated by the Selective Service Board, donations are welcome at the selective service office or to Melrose Harbaugh, appeals agent, to continue the program.

Corning Social Notes Highlights Local Promotions and Visits

Promoters awarded gold pins at United Brethren Sunday School for 52 consecutive Sundays. Local events include Legion Auxiliary officer installation, weekend visits by regional residents, and a railroad injury in Columbus leaving Frank Starbuck with a broken hip and wrist.

Pteranodons Among Largest Flying Vertebrates

Pteranodons were among the largest flying vertebrates, living in the Cretaceous Period with a wingspan of about 25 feet. The description highlights their extraordinary size and period.

Plan Parent Training To Organize for Cub Pack

Logan fathers and mothers of the Logan West School PTA prepare for a 7:30 PM training session in the school art room. The course, led by Robert H. Scanland with Logan Scouters, aims to organize a Cub Pack under the Boy Scout program focusing on crafts and leisure activities for nine to eleven year olds.

Logan Logan West West School William Maxwell The McKinley Mank Marion Hiles Walter Nutter

Chauncey District Social and Personal

Chauncey gatherings fill a weekend as Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burt host, with Mary Burt and Lloyd visiting Athens relatives. Lois Ann Shafer and Anna Mullins Kulik travel from Columbus and Nelsonville to Chauncey. Several Chauncey residents host kin at various homes while George Williamson tours the area from a Pennsylvania mine project.

Chauncey Edgar Burt Lloyd Mary Burt Athens Thomas Oliver Converse St Lois Ann Shafer Columbus Carl Shafer Ellis Ave Anna Mullins Kulik Nelsonville Hillcrest Fisk Edward Howard Frank Shirkey Tuppers Plains Millfield Daniel Fulton George Williamson Pennsylvania

Ministers Hear Talk At New Plymouth

Hocking Vinton County Ministerial Association met in New Plymouth where Supt. D O Davis of Union Furnace schools delivered the feature address on Confusion in Christian Education. He urged religious instruction and pastors pledged cooperation with boards of education to include it in school courses. Next meeting set for Logan at the Methodist Church on Nov 3.

New Plymouth Hocking-Vinton County Ministerial Association D. O. Davis Union Furnace Schools C. B. Clendenen G. C. Reed Logan Methodist Church

Pleads Not Guilty To Liquor Sale

Logan resident R. E. Niceswanger manager of a local store appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser and pleaded not guilty to selling intoxicants to a minor. Chief Lew Reynolds said evidence showed a 17 year old boy bought wine at the store. He was held to the grand jury under a $300 bond.

Logan Dallas Kinser R. E. Niceswanger Lew Reynolds Niceswanger

Lodge Members Plan To Attend Meeting

Logan report notes Grand Lodge Masonic gathering in Columbus next Wednesday and Thursday with Mingo Lodge represented by Leonard Tom Belford Harburger Harry Hammon Willard Lyke and Frank R Larimer. Logan Commandery of Knights Templar joins Columbus parade as Grand Conclave in session.

Logan Grand Lodge Columbus Mingo Lodge Leonard Tom Belford Harburger Harry Hammon Willard Lyke Frank R. Larimer Logan Commandery Knights Templar Logan High School

Mildred Blum Returns to Title Office After Vacation

Miss Mildred Blum resumes duties in the certificate of title office on Monday after a two week vacation spent at her home in Enterprise.

Logan Mildred Blum Enterprise

Dover Miners Direct Flag-Raising Rites Sunday

Dover miners will direct a flag raising ceremony at Chauncey Mine No. 25 on Sunday October 12 at 2 p.m. The event is hosted by the Glouster American Legion Post with talks from coal company representatives, mine workers, and the Legion. A chorus directed by Christine Brown leads patriotic songs, Chauncey Dover High School Band plays, and Rev. Gilbert Courtney gives the invocation.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine No. 25 American Legion Glouster Christine Brown Chauncey-Dover Harry McMahen Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ James Simpkins Floyd Karns Calvin Lanning

Chauncey Church Unit Schedules October Social Night

Everyman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ moves its October business and social session to Friday night at the Church Parish House. Carl Shafer serves as president and oversees the meeting. The social hour is organized by Paul Porter, Floyd Nye and Frank McDaniel.

Chauncey Church of Christ Church Carl Shafer Paul Porter Floyd Nye Frank McDaniel

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Meeting Planned

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the K of P Hall. Degree team practice and inspection of Forest Rose Lodge are scheduled for Thursday Oct 16 in charge of Mrs Lulu White District 51.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge K. of P. Hall Forest Rose Lodge Lulu White District 51

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to UMWA Meets Oct 8

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 to the United Mine Workers of America will meet at the K of P Hall on Wednesday October 8 at 7 30 pm led by president Mrs Ethel Scott. Members are asked to contribute an inexpensive gift for a benefit party after the meeting.

Chauncey Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary United Mine Workers of America K. of P. Hall Ethel Scott

Masonic Club to Meet at Logan Masonic Temple

Blue Lodge Masons invited to a social meeting at the Masonic Temple in Logan Monday evening followed by team practice. Lowell McCoy forfeited a bond posted Sunday on a speeding charge at Logan City Hall.

Masonic Club Logan Blue Lodge Masonic Temple Craftsmen’s Club Lowell McCoy Athens Logan City Hall

Dover Residents Attend Murray State Eastern State Game

Mrs. Mabel Smith of Chauncey Millfield with Mrs. Effie Harley of Athens attended the Murray Kentucky and Eastern State College football clash in Richmond Kentucky where her son Bert Smith a student at Eastern State played. Other locals included Joe Guerra Chauncey Dover coach John Rankin Millfield and Jack Ley Chauncey.

Chauncey Mabel Smith Millfield Effie Harley Athens Murray Richmond Joe Guerra Chauncey-Dover John Rankin Jack Ley

Rev Gilbert Courtney to Speak at Churches of Christ Convention

The Rev Gilbert Courtney will be guest speaker at the Churches of Christ convention for Licking and Fairfield Counties in St Louis.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Hursday The Churches of Christ Licking Fairfield Counties Louisville

Chauncey Friendship Group Meets Tonight at Brickers

The Chauncey Friendship Class of the Church of Christ will gather at 7 30 this evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Denver Bricker to discuss community matters and fellowship.

Chauncey Church of Christ Denver Bricker

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