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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

8

Grand jury completes Hocking County term

The October term grand jury in Hocking County spent two days hearing 26 cases. Seventeen indictments were returned with 67 witnesses appearing. Foreman Oscar Reinshell led indictments including manslaughter charges against Guy Fiske and Edward Onderko, plus burglary and other counts. Arraignments set for Friday. jail inspected and praised. jurors to remain available through Jan. 1.

Logan Hocking County Phil Henderson Oscar Reinshell Guy Fiske Loan Edward Eugene Onder- 0O Cleveland James Cable Lawrence Mitchell Hiram EF Lanning Eldon Fox Fox Jyde Wynkoop Robert Reid Fred Wagner Lou Wagner Harold Robinson Reno White Neale Kitchen Elmer Jack Ahibin Floyd Duffy Henderson

Lunch rooms opened for Logan schools

Logan schools opened lunch rooms this week at the senior high building and the East and West Grade school buildings. This marks the second year lunches are served at the grade buildings while the senior high has long provided meals as part of home economics activities.

LOGAN Tome Economics

Logan Harry Taylor in Serious Illness at N Orchard

Harry Taylor Logan and N Orchard Sr are reported in poor health for several months with serious illness. Regional sources note the long illness affecting both individuals and families in the community.

Logan Harry Taylor N. Orchard Sr

Kenneth Evans Goes to Fort Warren Fort Warren Wyoming

Private Kenneth C. Evans son of Mr and Mrs A E Evans of Logan is a member of Co E 2nd Quartermaster Training Regiment at Fort Francis E Warren Wyoming. He joined last week as three inches of snow lay on the ground. Evans 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 Ida Mumford Gore Resident

Logan Ida Mumford 77 widow of Howard Mumford died at her son in law and daughter Sam Terrells home 803 E Second St Tuesday. Husband died six years ago. Former Gore resident. Survived by one daughter Mrs Terrell. Funeral 2 p m Friday United Brethren Church Rev F E B White officiating burial Oak Grove Cemetery.

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

Draft Board Meeting Sets Interviews and Group Physicals

Logan Selective Service Board held a Monday night meeting to interview registrants and classify others. A group physical at the courthouse on Oct 15 will call 35 registrants, aiming to process about 1,600. County registration totals 2,624 with deaths and a duplicate entry reducing the count to 2,620.

Logan Selective Service Board

Ask Burchfield To Represent Music Board

The Ohio Music Education Association requests Fred B. Burchfield of Logan to represent the Ohio Educational Association on the music board. Burchfield is principal of Senior High School and was informed by Edith M. Keller that Walton Bliss at the Ohio Educational Association had been contacted 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 Showdown

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

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Nelsonville

Logan revival of reserves game between Columbus South and Chieftain squads

Negotiations revived for a game between Columbus South High Reserves and Chieftain Reserves. The last scheduled Saturday contest was canceled due to weather.

LOGAN Columbus South High Chieftain

Logan Social Notes Highlights From Local Clubs

Logan reports a busy week with Harrington Class of the Presbyterian Church meeting at Mrs. Stevenson home and hosting hostesses. Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority planned interchapter invitees and a Dorothy Price initiation while other clubs held bridge, book club, and social gatherings among members and guests in Columbus, Zanesville, Athens, and nearby towns. Brothers and sisters visited hospitals, funerals, and social events with members from Carbondale and South Mulberry Street attending regional meetings and planning committees.

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 Goodlve Ruffines Mildred Burton Jo Hiles Lola Belle Hoekman Martha Magle Tourist Book Club White House Virgil Martin Gertrude Bliss McMeekin Carl Larimer North St Gould Mowery Mary Margaret Kellenbarger Shirley Jimmy Larimer

Stivison Recalls Buckeye Boys State Experience

Logan Post American Legion heard Paul Stivison recount his Buckeye Boys State trip in Columbus last June. He praised the ten days, meeting 800 high schoolers, and described state organization and campaigning methods. Stivison urged continuation of the program to send another Logan boy next year.

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 Harbaugh

Food Funds For Soldiers Are Depleted

Logan report states the breakfast fund for inductees to Ft. Hayes in Columbus will be exhausted as more selectees are sent. The fund, started by the Selective Service Board, has relied on donations from individuals and groups. Donations are accepted at the selective service office or by Melrose Harbaugh, appeals agent. More contributions are needed to continue the program.

Sunday School Pin Recipients Highlight Corning Notes

Corning residents list pupils rewarded with gold pins for 52 consecutive Sundays at United Brethren Church. The event was led by primary superintendent Mrs. Lily Brown. Also noted are local social updates and a rail incident injuring Frank Starbuck in Columbus with a three month hospital stay expected.

Pteranodons Dominate Cretaceous Flight Record

Pteranodons were the largest flying vertebrates of their time with a wingspan reaching 25 feet. These creatures inhabited the Cretaceous Period and dominated the skies.

Plan Parent Training To Organize Cub Pack

Logan fathers and mothers of the Logan West School PTA prepare for a 7:30 pm meeting in the West School art room to launch a Cub Pack. Principal William Maxwell leads the effort with help from attendance volunteers and Robert H. Scanland, field executive, who will conduct an engaging parents training course with Logan Scouters assisting.

Logan Logan West West School William Maxwell The McKinley Mank Marion Hiles Walter Nutter Robert H. Scanland Logan Scouters

Chauncey District Social and Personal Highlights

Chauncey area residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Edgar Burt and family welcomed Mrs. Burt’s mother Mrs. Mary Burt in Chauncey. Lois Ann Shafer spent the weekend with her parents Carl and Mrs. Shafer in Ellis Ave. Nelsonville visitors included Mrs. Anna Mullins Kulik and Mr. Benj Mullins. Others listed include Mrs. Stella Witham, Mrs. Marie Morgan Love, Edward Fisk and family, and Mr. Frank Shirkey with Mr. Daniel Fulton guests. George Williamson, mine shaft worker, was visiting his Chauncey family.

Agnes Barnes Conneaut Benson Adamson Lemuel Hess Thomas Hess Marietta George Miller South Mulberry St Porter Heinlein Ewing Ruth Bennington James R. Smoot Columbus Woodrow Blum Carbondale John Landis John S. McGonagle Warner Ave Carl Burhart Floyd Moshier Thelma Frasure Edna Dunlap Edith Davis Garnet Martin Beulah Craig Minnie Dunlap Mary Towner Clara Hern The Legion Auxiliary Glouster Bert Marshall Russell Heft Nevada Ray Clifford P. H. Clifford C. P. Elder Shawnee Mickey Swartz Sarah Swartz Betty Fout Springfield Ft. Wayne Ind Charles Dunlap Thomas Fleming Thomas Shirley Sisson Corning Adrian Wright Zanesville Grace Chute Evah Rodgers Clarence Sisson Mercy Hospital Marie Miskell Herman Forsbach Frank Steffen Harry Steffen Lancaster Alice Mae Wilson Toledo Roland Stought Fred Stought Emma Walters Jack Dempsey Morgan Walters, Jr Don Lila Lee Latta Baxter Fostoria Steve Rezes Betty Jane George Thomas Elizabeth Summerville Weirton W. Va Clara Wilson Wilson Grace Morrison Chauncey Edgar Burt Lloyd Mary Burt Athens Thomas Oliver Converse St Lois Ann Shafer 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

In New Plymouth the Hocking-Vinton County Ministerial Association met with Supt. D O Davis of Union Furnace schools delivering the feature address on Confusion in Christian Education. He urged religious instruction and pastors agreed to cooperate with boards of education to include it in school courses. Rev. C B Clendenen presided. Next meeting set for Logan November 3 at the Methodist Church.

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 residents report R E Niceswanger manager of a local store pleaded not guilty to selling intoxicants to a minor. Police chief Lew Reynolds said a 17 year old boy obtained wine at the store. He was held to the grand jury on $300 bond.

Logan Dallas Kinser R. E. Niceswanger Lew Reynolds Niceswanger

Lodge Members Plan To Attend Meeting

Logan report notes Grand Lodge Masonic meeting in Columbus next Wednesday and Thursday with Mingo Lodge represented by Leonard Tom Belford Harbarger Harry Hammon Willard Lyke and Frank R Larimer. Logan Commandery of Knights Templar parade in Columbus as Grand Conclave in session. Logan High School Band accompanies.

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

Miss Mildred Blum Returns To Title Office Duties

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

Logan Mildred Blum Enterprise

Dover Miners Direct Flag Raising Sunday

Announcement of a flag raising ceremony at Chauncey Mine No 25 Sunday Oct 12 at 2 pm inviting the public. American Legion Post of Gloucester leads, with talks from coal company representatives miners and the Legion, chorus directed by Mrs. Christine Brown, Chauncey-Dover High School Band by Harry McMahen, invocation by Rev. Gilbert Courtney, and Chauncey Local officials James Simpkins Floyd Karns Calvin Lanning on arrangements.

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 Everyman's Bible Class Social Session Moved

The October business and social session of the Chauncey Everyman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ shifts from Thursday to Friday night at the Church Parish House. Carl Shafer serves as president and leads the event with social hour organized by Paul Porter, Floyd Nye, and Frank McDaniel.

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

Forest Rose Lodge Plan Inspection Meeting

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the K P Hall. The degree team will practice and there will be inspection of Forest Rose Lodge on Thursday Oct 16 in charge of Mrs Lulu White of District 51.

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

Auxiliary Meeting for CHAUNCEY Ladies UMW No 9

Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary No 9 of 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 a small 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 Meeting At Logan City Temple

Blue Lodge Masons invited to a Monday evening social meeting at the Masonic Temple 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 See Football Game

Mrs. Mabel Smith of Millfield and Mrs. Effie Harley of Athens attend the Murray Kentucky and Eastern State College football game in Richmond. Mrs. Smith's son Bert Smith, a student at Eastern State, plays in the game. Also present were Joe Guerra Chauncey Dover coach John Rankin Millfield and Jack Ley Chauncey.

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

Gilbert Courtney to Speak at Church Convention

Rev. Gilbert Courtney will be guest speaker on Thursday at the Churches of Christ convention for Licking and Fairfield Counties to be held in St. Louisville.

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

Chauncey Friendship Church of Christ Class Meeting

The Chauncey Friendship Class of the Church of Christ will meet tonight at 7 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs Denver Bricker.

Chauncey Church of Christ Denver Bricker

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Hocking Athens Messenger Harry Taylor III Food Institute Kenneth Evans Fort Warren Kkormer Gore Ask Burchfield Music Board Chieftains Mediterranean America Entertains Club Clara Graham New Deal Bridge Club Prichard's Margaret Rectenwald Redtenwald Pauline Cheshire Merritt Rheinscheid Frank Larimer Betty Kessler Gertrude Evelyn Miller John R. Pierce Robert Cassill Frank Fribley Baby Son Mt. Carmel Hospital Arch Bangert James Barker Frank Brown Ruth Brooks D. C J. R. Hankison Charles Notestone Will Lehman Buckeye Boys Wilson’s Store Chauncey, Ohio Felt Plaid Corning Social Notes Corning Personals Frank Starbuck C. E. Starbuck RECTA Gallaher S. Court St Chauncey District O. D. Johnson George Bright Dover Beaco F. J Beasley CO Courtney Gary Cooper Sergeant York Adolphe Menjou, Gloria Swanson Ako Uife Uystery Dag Shi Paul Kelly Lola Lane Columbia Hill's Shoe Store
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