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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1939

Page

8

Fox Hunters Week in Logan Adds Conservation Displays

Logan hosts a week long Ohio Fox Hunters meet with a donated store room for conservation exhibits by the US Forest Service Ohio Division of Forestry and Ohio Forestry Association. Housing for 800 is anticipated. churches and organizations plan breakfasts and meals. chambers urge more rooms and quality food.

LOGAN Farmers and Merchants Bank General Committee Ohio Conservation Department Department United States Forest Service Ohio Division of Forestry Ohio Forestry Association Chamber of Commerce

Hesboro Home Economics Meeting Set This Fall

The first of two Home Economics Extension Service meetings in Hocking County will be at 10:30 a.m. at Hesboro School Building. Mt. Pleasant and Lilesboro residents join to discuss Planning the Family Meals Using Home Grown Food.

Woman to Attend Fox Hunters Meet in Logan

Logan Ohio will host the Ohio State Fox Hunters meet at month end with Miss Pansy Ireland of Thomasville Georgia as a featured guest. Ireland, a Cleveland resident and granddaughter of the late Mark Hanna, will bring 15 to 20 hounds and a truckload of saddle horses.

Logan Ohio State Pansy Ireland Thomasville Ireland Cleveland Mark Hanna

More Tax Is Paid in 1938

Logan real estate taxpayers paid more to the county treasury in 1938 than 1937, Treasurer Robert N. White announced. Total collections were 312,682.46 with December 1938 at 182,810.12 vs 178,710.56 in 1937 and June 1938 at 129,872.34 vs 128,900.08 in 1937.

Logan Robert N. White

Clifton Reviews Book At Logan Assembly

Dr. John L. Clifton former director of education reviewed Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell at Logan High School. The joint assembly included both Junior and Senior High students with many patrons in attendance.

Logan Margaret Mitchell Logan High School John L. Clifton

Logan man marks birthday and first grocery anniversary

Logan resident Logan Luther Blum observed his birthday on Tuesday and the first anniversary of entering the grocery business in Logan. He cut three fingers on his left hand while slicing meat that day and required medical attention.

Logan Luther Blum

Braddock To Head Logan Kiwanis Club

W. D. Braddock was elected president of the Logan Kiwanis Club at the regular Tuesday meeting at the White House. He has served as vice-president last year. Other officers include C. A. Gaffin vice-president J. W. Woodard Fred Burchfield Fred Carpenter M. B. Iles Walter Savings J. R. Hankison and Wilbur Lanning. Rev Ceci H. Jones spoke on the European Situation and Clarence Arbell and his orchestra provided old time music.

Logan W. D. Braddock Logan Kiwanis Club White House Braddock C. A. Gaffin J. W. Woodard Fred Burchfield Fred Carpenter M. B. Iles Walter Savings J. R. Hankison Wilbur Lanning Ceci H. Jones Clarence Arbell

Committee Seeks Rail Fence Loan for Park Decorations

Logan officials request 15 to 20 rods of rail fence to enclose Worthington Park for the state fox hunters meet decorations. Farmers willing to lend should contact James D. Wells in Logan.

Logan — General Committee Worthington Park James D. Wells Logan

Odd Fall Weather Hurts Oats Growers

Winter oats sown by Hocking County farmers as an experiment failed to meet expectations. Poor moisture, followed by rain and then dry heat, damaged germination. Extension Agent James R. Smoot urges farmers to inspect crops and, in heavy damage areas, plant a cover crop of wheat at a bushel per acre.

Logan Hocking County James R. Smoot

Miller Grange Initiation With New Plymouth Grange

Miller Grange will hold a regular meeting next Wednesday at their hall. Initiation will be conducted with the New Plymouth Grange offering the third degree while the local team confers the fourth degree. Ten candidates are expected with some locals. Refreshments will be served.

Logan — Miller Chapel New Plymouth

City workers repair old fire truck for higher capacity

Fire Chief Roy Stallsmith and Assistant Gerald McLaughlin rebuilt the Logan pump on the old fire truck. After a Wednesday test the crew plans to start motor work soon. Officials expect a pumping capacity of 500 gallons per minute once remodeling finishes.

Roy Stallsmith Gerald McLaughlin

Logan social notes capture local visits and club events

Logan residents report visits by Carl Briley of Peru and Burton Briley of Wichita to the Briley family, plus updates from Junior Tourist Book Club and YMW sewing group. The Business and Professional Women's Club held a Halloween program at Quannacutt Camp with officers appointed, a National Business Women's Week proclamation read, and a chili supper. New members join the Players Guild of Logan High School. meetings and guests noted with a Halloween roll call.

Logan Carl Briley Peru Burton Briley Wichita Kan Charles Briley Standard Oil Co South America Andees Business and Professional Women’s Club Quannacutt Camp Neil Shaw Mary Connor Precious Correll Federation Committee Elizabeth Lyman Marie Lines Thelma Keyes Ada Hoskins Florence Bort Grace Shriner Keller Dallas Kinser Presbyterian Church Letha Lou Silcott Nelsonville Jackson St Eva Mack Elizabeth Collison Mae Schaal Irene Tipton Keller Emma Hall Emma Petty Ruth Graham Ruth Rheinscheid Hester Lee White Clara Stone Charlene Huffman Dessie Hanna Shaw Connor Players Guild of Logan High School Helen Allen Dorothy Hartman Thelma Lehman Bill Shaw Marie Parry Eldon Carr Curtis Henderson Ray Walsmith Dorothy Boyle Marjorie Hartman Margaret Morley Anita Geiger Helen Blair Pauline Schaffer Thelma Freese Esther Knox

Among Ourselves Club Luncheon at Mrs. Bart’s Home

The Among Ourselves club held a 1 o'clock luncheon Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Kate Bart on S Market Street. New officers led the meeting with Mrs. W. R. Brandt as president and Mrs. Roy Craw in leadership.

Kate Bart S. Market St W. R. Brandt Roy Craw

Old Tax Receipt Reflects Tiny 1830 Charge

Treasurer Robert N. White obtained a receipt issued to Benjamin Hemphill by Jacob Beck of Fairfield County. Dated Sept 22, 1830, it shows 42 cents and 4 mills for state county township and poor taxes on one horse and three cattle. A Logan note adds a Circleville Epworth League Rally travel plan with Arlie Brimner accompanying a 20-person youth delegation from the local church.

Logan Hocking County Robert N. White Benjamin Hemphill Jacob Beck Fairfield County Chillicothe Circleville Methodist Church Arlie Brimner South Logan

Logan High student builds Phoenician ship model for world history

Jay Dupler of Logan Enterprise prepared a Phoenician sailing vessel model for his World History class at Logan High School. Instructor Miss Iris Lowery leads the class.

Logan Jay Dupler Enterprise Logan High School Iris Lowery

Home Makers Club Luncheon at Achauer Residence

Home Makers Club members met at Mrs. Charles C. Achauer on Poplar Street for a one o'clock Wednesday afternoon luncheon. Mrs. Clarence Salts aided as hostess. Mrs. Elmer Risch presided. Pearl Linton spoke on Quilts and Mrs. Risch on Women Are Different. Roll call surveyed Family Heirlooms. Guests included Mrs. Clyde Hockman and Mrs. Harry Smith.

Home Makers Club Charles C. Achauer Poplar St Clarence Salts Elmer Risch Pearl Linton Risch Clyde Hockman Harry Smith

Reception at Mrs Strentz Home in Honor of Wing Wing and Allen

A reception at Mrs. Charlotte Strentz home Tuesday evening honored Mrs. Mary Gould Wing and daughter Kathryn with guests from San Diego and Hillsboro. Attendees included Junia Club members, Logan High School Class of 1892 alumni, and longtime neighbors on Second Street.

Charlotte Strentz Mary Gould Wing Kathryn Helen Gould Allen San Diego Calif Helen Purcell Rhoads Hillsboro Junia Club Wing Logan High School Second St

Logan Church Plans Rally Day Program At First Methodist

Logan aims for an attendance of 500 for a unified Sunday service at First Methodist Church from 9 to 11. Rev. S W Wiant leads. Sunday School parts include orchestra led by Dallas Kinser and choir led by Mrs. Allen Adams. Children speak. Junior Choir directed by Mrs. James Cole. adults provide music or speech. Gerald W. Lanning chairs arrangements.

Wiant Gerald W. Lanning Herman Bratton

Hocking Community Groups Elect Officers

Delegates from Hocking County community groups met at the Agricultural Conservation Office to elect officers. F O Wolf was re-elected chairman with Paul Shaw as vice chairman and Porter Heigle on the county committee. Miss Mary Blum was reappointed secretary treasurer. Plans for the coming years work were discussed.

No Funds for New Pittsburg School Tells Group

A Murray City Ward Township and county education delegation met with State Director E N Dietrich in Columbus to press the New Pittsburg school issue. Dietrich reaffirmed that no state funds will be provided for operation. A county board meeting was called to address the situation while officials urge parents to send children to Murray City schools. Delinquency charges were filed against two more parents.

Logan New Pittsburg Murray City Ward Township State Department Columbus E. N. Dietrich Dick Smith Samuel H. Dillon Deitrich David Thorn

Office Closures As Court House Observes Holiday

All court house offices are closed today in observance of a holiday. No hearings scheduled. Departments will reopen with normal hours tomorrow.

Logan Observ

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