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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1939

Page

14

Knights of St John parade marks 43rd founding anniversary

Hundreds gathered on Main Street for the 43rd anniversary of the Fourth Regiment of the Knights of St John and Auxiliary. The march included Columbus, Dayton, Newark, Lancaster and Logan units, Dayton women drill teams, the Logan High School Band, and Boy Scouts, with remarks by Mayor Kinser and reviews by Col. Henry Gentner and staff.

Dayton Logan Columbus Newark Lancaster Logan High School Henry Gentner Chieftain Field Dallas Kinser Elmer Rauch Adj William Gillispie George Gantner Elks Club Main St Logan Commandery Kinser Elks

Mrs Kerwood Martin to Enter Hospital for Leg Operation

Mrs Kerwood Martin, hurt in a bicycle fall near Enterprise on April 27, will go to White Cross hospital the week after next for surgery to remove cartilage around the fractured point. The leg will be placed in a cast.

Logan Kerwood Martin White Cross Hospital Enterprise

Robson DWI Trial Postponed to Wednesday

Clyde Robson was scheduled for trial today before Judge Phil Henderson on an operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated charge. The hearing was postponed to Wednesday after defense counsel said not all witnesses could appear Monday.

Logan Clyde Robson Phil Henderson

Scouts Attend Ohio State Missouri Game in Columbus

Four Scouts from Troop 160 were in Columbus for the Ohio State Missouri game. Curtis Henderson, Paul Henderson, Jack Farbear, and Tom Campbell attended with scoutmaster Alfred Campbell.

Logan Columbus Curtis Paul Henderson Jack Farbear Tom Campbell Alfred Campbell

EK C Hansel Remains In Serious Condition

C Hansel, 84, remains in a serious condition at his S Mulberry St. residence though slightly improved after a fall from a step ladder. An attending excitement triggered a severe asthma attack leaving him unconscious from Wednesday to Saturday. Son Lee Hansel of Atlanta arrived home Saturday while another son Paul Hansel and family of Decatur, Ind., visited.

Logan FE. C Lee Hansel Atlanta Paul Hansel Decatur Ind

Hunters Bids Farewell as Season Ends Tuesday

Logan Hocking County squirrel hunters face closing day with regret. Some locals report migration into favored areas and note squirrels are more plentiful now than at the season's opening.

Logan Hocking County

Whitmore and Collins face reckless driving charges

Clarence Whitmore of Nelsonville Route 1 and John F. Collins of Mansfield were tagged for reckless driving Saturday by Patrolman A. F. Evans. Charges were filed in the court by Mayor Dallas Kinser.

Logan Clarence Whitmore Nelsonville

Warthman Funeral Rites Held Today

Funeral services for Lafe Warthman age 81 are at 2 PM at Iresboro. He died at the home of Riley Warthman after strokes. Survived by sons Charles Arthur Irvin and sister Mrs Stout. Burial at McArthur Cemetery with Rev Amos L Heyde officiating.

Fred Stout New Plymouth Amos L. Heyde McArthur Cemetery

Panthers Next For Chieftains

Logan Chieftains prepare for a second out of town game against Pomeroy at Middleport Friday. Coach Bender hopes Bill Shaw will be ready to return, enabling a strong lineup, as fans plan to travel from Athens and beyond.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Pomeroy Middleport Athens Bill Shaw Bender River City

Funeral Rites Held for Henry E. Bailey in Haydenville

Funeral services conducted at the Haydenville Methodist Church for Henry Ellsworth Bailey age 76 who died Friday while visiting his son Guy Bailey and family. He lived in South Canaanville and had suffered an extended illness. Rev. W. F. Bancroft presided and burial followed at Glouster.

Logan Brief Social Notes

The Saturday Club met at 2 p m at Mrs W B Lacock home with Mrs Carlos Gaffin president in charge singing followed by the club creed and a paper on Poetry. Officers include Miss Eleanor Durr Miss Florence Bort Mrs Fred Murray and Miss Emma Westenhaver. Tea concluded the meeting with table hosts Mrs Anna Cole and Mrs Emerson Poston.

W. B. Lacock Carlos Gaffin Gaffon Eleanor Durr Florence Bort Fred Murray Emma Westenhaver Anna Cole Emerson Poston Walter Brehm Alfred Carpenter M. A. Campbell Derring Carrie Durr Newell Grooms Elizabeth Gutherie Carl Harsh

Willard Starr To Enter Dayton Veterans Hospital

Willard Starr of Oroville is being arranged for transfer to the Dayton Veterans Hospital after an emergency appendicitis operation. He received admission papers the day he was taken to the local hospital and is recovering at home. Starr is a World War veteran and a former member of Company G in this city.

Logan Willard Starr Oroville Veterans Hospital Dayton Company G

Attendance Strong in Hocking County Schools

Logan Hocking County rural districts reported high opening month attendance averaging 97 percent with several near perfect. The New Pittsburg district showed 40 pupils absent amid ongoing strike attempts to compose the situation.

Logan Hocking County Pittsburg

Logan Council Sets Tuesday Meeting on Red Light Rule

Logan City council will hold a regular meeting Tuesday evening to consider several matters including a final decision on abolishing right turns on red lights. Councilman George Moore is ill in a Columbus hospital and will not attend.

Logan George Moore Columbus

Hospital Notes From Logan Area Admissions and Discharges

Leona Fouts was admitted to Cherrington Hospital on Sunday for observation and treatment. Mrs Ray Newtun of Carbondale was returned home Sunday after a minor operation. Mrs Eben Thomas Howdyshell of West Logan was admitted Saturday for observation and treatment. Mrs S G Grubb of Haydenville was dismissed Sunday after four weeks following major surgery.

Logan Leona Fouts Cherrington Hospital Ray Newtun Carbondale Eben Thomas Howdyshell West Logan S. G. Grubb Haydenville

Special Class Opens In Logan Tonight

The Logan High School Building hosts the first recitation of Modern English and American Literature on Monday evening at 6 30. Professor H. H. Peckham of Ohio University will instruct the course which carries three semester hours of credit. All interested students should report Monday evening.

Logan Logan High School H. H. Peckham Ohio University

Hamblins Acquire Maple Street Property in Webb Summit

Mr and Mrs Edward Hamblin of Webb Summit have acquired property on Maple Street and plan to move in at once. The parcel formerly belonged to Edward Ballard.

Logan Edward Hamblin Webb Summit Maple St Edward Ballard

Driver Jailed for DUI After High Speed Weekend Incident

William B. Winegar of Richmond Indiana was jailed weekend on charges for driving at sixty mph while intoxicated.

Gallipolis William B. Winegar Richmond Ind

Board Accepts New Addition To School

Logan West Grade School building addition approved by the board at a special meeting after an inspection tour. The new wing is fully equipped and in use, with adjustments pending at the East Grade Building before final acceptance and planned in service soon.

Logan—West Board of Education

Blood Poisoning From Hand Bruise Reported

Logan A G Sellers of Washington Township suffers blood poisoning in his right hand after a bruise in the hand center. J C Cottrill another Washington Township man also affected and says his condition has improved slightly after two weeks with the infection in his right hand.

Logan A. G. Sellers Washington Township J. C. Cottrill

Rio Grande College Harvests 125 Bushels of Corn

About 125 bushels of corn from 22 varieties were harvested by Rio Grande College students. The grain will be tested at Ohio State University labs for moisture content and results announced in early November with prizes to be awarded at Corn Field Day.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Farm Ohio State University Laboratories

Gallia Man Charged With Manslaughter

Russell Beckett, 34, of East Gallipolis faces a Jackson County court trial on a manslaughter charge for allegedly crowding a car off the highway, causing the death of a woman. Trial is set for October 17.

Gallipolis Russell Beckett East Gallipolis Jackson County Beckett

Elm tree at Holzer Hospital dies to Dayton Elm disease

A large aged elm by the Holzer Hospital entrance has succumbed to Dayton Elm disease despite ongoing treatment. The tree will be removed soon. Numerous other elm trees in the city and county are reported affected.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Dayton

Election Board Checks Validity of Petitions

Gallia County Election Board met Saturday to check 17 petitions containing 705 names for a civil service referendum amendment. Only 12 names were struck for illegality and the petitions were returned the same day to Secretary of State Earl Griffith.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Divorce Petition Follows Knife Threat in Gallipolis

Mrs. Virgie Stinson files for divorce from George Stinson after he flourished a knife and threatened her with bodily harm less than a week ago. The petition cites the incident as the basis for dissolution after three years of support.

Gallipolis George Stinson Virgie Stinson

Friday the 13th Prompts No Engagements in Gallipolis

Local residents in Gallipolis refrain from scheduling engagements on Friday as superstition marks it the 13th day of the month. Believers cite signs and omens for the cautious approach, avoiding commitments and plans that day.

Gallipolis

Brown in Serious Condition After Accident

Joe Brown remains in serious condition at Cherrington Hospital a week after a car crash that left him with a fractured left arm and elbow injury. Earlier reports identified the woman driver as Edith Martin of Athens State Hospital staff, with Brown's misfortune dating back years after a prior broken shoulder.

Logan Joe Brown Cherrington Hospital Brown Edith Martin Athens State Hospital

Logan Legion to Install New Officers This Week

Logan Post American Legion prepares to install new officers on Thursday evening October 12. District Commander Merl A. Johnson Amanda will preside as this marks his first visit since succeeding past Commander E. L. Eveland Crooksville. All members urged to attend with refreshments after. A decision on Armistice Day observance will be announced following the meeting.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Merl A. Johnson Amanda E. L. Eveland Crooksville

Children’s Home Boys Jailed for Pranks

Pranks by Paul Gibbs Virgil Saunders and Sammy Deed led to juvenile inmates staying in the county jail over Friday and Saturday. Superintendent Wilson says the trio removed wheel taps from a wagon driven by Gilbert Knotts the home's farmer causing spills. The youths vowed not to repeat the offense.

Gallipolis Paul Gibbs Virgil Saunders Sammy Deed Wilson Gilbert Knotts

Hospital Stores Food In 55000 Gallon Cans

Largest fall canning operation in the county at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics fills and stores 55 000 gallon tins for winter use. Each can bears a painted symbol and is capped by a special machine. Cans are stacked in long head-high rows in the storage house basement.

Gallipolis Ohio Hospital

Sunday Gun Shoot At Logan Draws Many Shooters

Logan Gun Club hosted a largely attended Sunday event with 42 squads. Top scorers included William Woodard 49 of 60, Dr. Claude Lyon 78 of 90, Charles Miller 73 of 80, and Hansley winning a 25 yard third match after tying Norris at 21.

Logan William Woodard Claude Lyon Charles Miller Circleville William Justice J. Martin Joe Farbean William Norris C. Darfus H. Darfus Lee Shaner B. Miller Jack Farbearn Grant Hansley Gunner Bill Bellhorn Amos Knob Williams H. Blosser Arledge Rush Butterbaugh Bill Tennahill Hansley Norris Tennahill Miller Dr. Lyon

OHE Patients To Eat Duck At Epileptics Hospital

In Gallipolis the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics plans a duck dinner this week for about 350 patients. Three year old ducks will be stewed with other meats and noodles to feed all residents, with younger ducks supplementing the menu. The institution uses ducks from its farm and pond, cared for by staff who harvest eggs averaging 30 dozens daily.

Gallipolis Ohio Hospital G. G. Kincon

Fox Hunters Schedule Wednesday Meetings

Logan Hocking County Fox Hunters Association will meet each Wednesday evening from now until the state meeting opens on October 29. The group aims to stay ready for any developments as plans for the state gathering are finalized.

Logan — Hocking County Fox Hunters Association

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