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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1941

Page

12

Logan Soldier Donald Arnold Dies After Wounding

Logan. Donald E. Arnold age 24 died in Monroe Alabama after being wounded Friday and dying Saturday. He joined the army in February and served with the Tenth Evacuation Hospital Corps from Ft. Knox Kentucky. He had been on maneuvers in Louisiana and was returning to camp. He is survived by his mother Mrs M B Tiles a brother Dale Arnold of Mt Pleasant Michigan and grandparents Mr and Mrs Vance Wolfe Starr Township. The body will be escorted to Logan today with funeral arrangements to follow.

Hammon Bros Dale Arnold Mt. Pleasant Mich Logan Vance Wolfe Starr Township

Faces of Death in Brooklyn Street Tragedy

A small-time gambler Peter Mancuso was murdered in a parked car on a bright autumn afternoon near Public School 143 in Brooklyn. Two unknown gunmen fled as students watched in shock. a dramatic photo captures Mancuso's bloodied body and the aunt weeping, while family members react in the chaotic scene.

Brooklyn Peter Mancuso Mancuso

State Patrol Arrests Four At Week-End

Logan reports four arrests by the State Patrol over the weekend. Carl Blosser faces a DUI charge and not guilty plea before Mayor Kinser with $500 bond. D C Flippo of Ft Worth fined 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication. Gene P French fined 5 dollars and costs for gravel on highway. Robert Gano fined 5 dollars and costs for crossing a yellow line.

U. S. Route 33 State Highway Patrol Robert Gano Logan Union Furnace

Sandusky Youth Injured at Old Man's Cave

John Upford of Sandusky sustained a right ankle injury while visiting Old Man's Cave on Sunday. He jumped onto a pebble causing the mishap and was taken to a Logan physician for treatment with his family nearby.

Logan John Upford P. Upford Sandusky Old Man's Cave

Three Absent Voters Cast Ballots Saturday

Ralph T. Webb of Columbus was first to cast an absent voter's ballot for the November election. He voted Saturday evening. Also voting were Mrs. Mary Bond Henry of Columbus and Harry J. Mack of Dayton who spent the end of the week with family here.

Logan Ralph T. Webb Columbus Mary Bond Henry Harry J. Mack Dayton

McArthur and Logan Men Involved in Wreck Saturday

McArthur Marie Hawk, McArthur, and Henry Adkins of Logan were involved in a wreck on U S Route 33 just off West Hunter Street. Adkins was passing a third car when the collision occurred. No one was seriously injured according to Deputy Sheriff Forest Keck. The Hawk vehicle was damaged.

LOGAN Marie Hawk McArthur Henry Adkins

Logan Man Admitted After Athens Auto Accident

Logan William Sayre was admitted to Cherrington Hospital after an ambulance transfer from Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. He was injured last week when his automobile wrecked south of Athens.

Logan William Sayre Cherrington Hospital Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Sayre

Council To Discuss New Traffic Ordinance

LOGAN City council will hold its regular session Tuesday night to consider the revised traffic ordinance on its first reading. The bowling hall project for Mon Cook sees new alleys finishing this week though material delays may push open. Also in LOGAN Bob Bryan and Paul McManus of Union Furnace earn rostered status on a Columbus area high school team. Dallas Featheroff, Camp Shelby, Miss., enjoys a 15 day furlough with his parents in Laurelville Route 2 after several months of service.

Logan Mon Cook Columbus Bob Bryan Paul McManus Union Furnace Union Furnace High Dallas Featherofl Camp Shelby Miss Pearl Featheroff Laurelville Route 2

Three Tracts Of Land Sold At Auction

Three properties were offered for sale in front of the Logan courthouse Saturday. J. O. Hamilton acted as auctioneer. The Stevens farm in Salt Creek Township sold to Effie Streeter and R. E. Stevens of Columbus for 515 dollars. B F Carpenter farms under a Federal Land Bank action drew 10 310 dollars, Forest E Weinrich of this city buying 56 acres atop Jurgensmier Hill. A second 80 acre Scott Creek farm sold for 1471.86 dollars to the bank, both sales exceeding appraised values.

Stevens Salt Creek Township Effie Streeter R. E. Stevens Columbus B. F. Carpenter Federal Land Bank Louisville Jurgensmier Hill Forest E. Weinrich Scotts Creek

Oreville Youth Is Appendicitis Victim

Logan friends learned John Auker was taken to a Elyria hospital with illness believed to be appendicitis. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Auker of Oreville and has worked in the northern part of the state for several months.

Logan John Auker Elyria Pearl Auker Oreville

Farm Security expert confers with local agent in Logan

LOGAN Friday saw district farm debt adjustment specialist LOGAN-Roy Harmon of the Farm Security Department meet with Jim Rimelspach agent for the department in Hocking County. They reviewed several local cases during the day.

Logan Roy Harmon Farm Security Department Jim Rimelspach Hocking County

First Frost Reported in Area Near Logan

Logan reports Friday evening frost that affected vegetation, gathered from farmers across Hocking County. The frost was noted by many observers and described as heavy enough to impact crops and plants.

Logan Hocking County

Hospital Notes from Cherrington and Local Updates

Mrs Joe Burton of Nelsonville Route 1 was admitted for emergency operation at Cherrington Hospital Sunday. James Heinlein of Logan was discharged after two weeks treatment. Mrs Billy Snyder of this city is slightly improved.

Logan Joe Burton Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital James Heinlein Billy Snyder

Timberlake girl born in Logan at Cherrington Hospital

Mr and Mrs Pearl Timberlake announce the birth of a daughter at Cherrington Hospital Friday. Grandparents are Luther Timberlake and Bert Funk of Logan. Anglers report bass biting in the Hocking River with one local angler noting success using artificial bait. Some catches measure up to 14 inches.

Logan Pearl Timberlake Cherrington Hospital Luther Timberlake Bert Funk Hocking

Logan Worthington Park Undergoes Renovation

Logan Worthington Park received a thorough renovation on Saturday morning with two workers engaged in the project.

Harrison Davies Trade on Chillicothe Ave

E. E. Harrison of Gallipolis negotiates a transaction along Chillicothe Avenue with Lehr Davies, details unclear in OCR fragment. The item records a street exchange or meeting between two individuals on a local route. Further specifics are unavailable in the readable text.

Gallipolis E. E. Harrison Chillicothe Ave Lehr Davies

New Load Record Set at McLinn Mill

A new record was set last week at the McLinn cider mill in Marion Township when Floyd Brown delivered a load of apples. The batch produced 300 gallons of cider, the largest single load ever reported, according to James McLinn.

Logan James McLinn Marion Township Floyd Brown MecLinn

Logan notes of society wedding and D A R event

Mr and Mrs Emerson Spencer of Athens celebrated their Sept 20 wedding in Pomeroy with guests from Logan and Coal Gate. The Spencer home trio is in Athens where he works at Union Printing. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R hosted a Logan meeting with a Constitution program and future speaker Miss McManigal, plus refreshments for 13.

Kenneth Thomas Joe Gallahan Harold Gill Jack Jimmy Boling Nell Syberts New Straitsville Ernest Martin Emma Martin New Pittsburg Gertrude Spencer Fanny Spencer Margaret Marie Jean Rose Spencer Edwin Bert Spencer Florence Reynolds Betty Spencer Charles Rutter Averil Dean Mona Jean Spencer Hope Acher Coal Gate Spencer Athens Union Printing Company George DeCamp Nabby Lee Ames D.A.R Worthington Logan White House Paul Monks Anthony Toerner Jessie McManigal DeCamp Emma West Minette Mary McCray

Local visitors include Daniels Matheny and Frie nds from Columbus

Miss Marian Daniels and Mr. Paul Matheny of Waynesburg visited the Mathenys in Hayden ville with Clarence and Mrs. Matheny. Mrs. John Bond entertained her daughter Mrs. Mary Henry son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. E D Edgar and nephew Micky Brown of Columbus. Edna Leonard and mother Rosa Leonard of Zanesville Ave hosted a weekend. The Teases Ralph of Columbus stayed with Mrs Tease’s parents Glenn and Mrs. Wheeler. The Ford family from Zanesville visited Clarence Ford. Anna Fraser of Columbus and Marvin Reed of Englewood were also noted guests.

Marian Daniels Paul Matheny Waynesburg Clarence Matheny Haydenville John Bond Front St Mary Henry E. D. Edgar Micky Brown Columbus Edna Leonard Rosa Leonard Zanesville Ave E. Tease Ralph Tease Glenn Wheeler Robert Ford Betty Zanesville Clarence Ford Anna Fraser Marvin Reed Englewood

4-H Members Sell Cattle At Circleville Auction

Logan County report shows Hocking County 4-H members selling cattle during Circleville pumpkin show auction. Top sale: Kenneth Iles Angus steer, 1070 lb, bought by Faster Packing Co. Columbus for 15 cts lb totaling 160.50 dollars. Other consignments include Herefords weighing 870 to 910 lb at 12.5 to 14 cts lb and a 1700 lb pair of Angus steers at 13 cts lb.

Logan Hocking County 4-H Club Circleville Kenneth Iles Enterprise Faster Packing Co Columbus Iles Jacob Hahn Nick Hahn Timmey Heinlein Harry MacRoss Harold Lester Nihiser Club

Farm Security Families to Get Sanitation Benefits

Farm Security Administration families in Gallia Lawrence Meigs Vinton Jackson and Ross Counties will qualify for a three point sanitation program including well screening and capping installation of a pump and sanitary units. The program costs about 85 dollars per household with no cash outlay as labor is credited. Enrollment is open and expected to reach about half of the FSA homes by early spring.

Gallipolis Farm Security Administration Gallia Lawrence Meigs Vinton Jackson Ross Laurence Holliday Gallia County NYA Center Middleport Holliday

Gallia County Man Killed by Hit-Skip Driver

Cordell, a Kerr neighborhood native, was killed on the highway after an alleged hit-skip. He was unmarried and survived by several siblings. a brother William Cordell died years ago in a similar incident nearby. Police investigated with taxi and sheriff clues, noting Cordell had been drinking. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday.

Gallia County Cordell Kerr William Cordell Owens DeLisle Gallipolis Hatfield

Harrison Bound Over To Grand Jury

Robert Harrison of Gallipolis bound over to the grand jury under a 200 dollar bond for alleged destruction of property at a Court Street restaurant. Warrant issued by Lewis Kraus, operator, who says he threw bottles and glasses and wrecked a popcorn machine.

Gallipolis Robert Harrison Grand Jury Court Street Lewis Kraus

Truck Crash Causes Car Damage in East Gallipolis

A radius rod on a truck driven by William Hersman of Cheshire broke in East Gallipolis Saturday night. The out of control truck crossed the road, went through a fence into a field, and struck a car driven by an unnamed motorist, causing damage.

Gallipolis William Hersman Cheshire East Gallipolis

Travelers visit over weekend across Ohio families

California guests spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Magle and family. Mrs. Dallas Kinser and Mrs. Carl Soliday visited Miss Martha Ann Kinser, a Grant Hospital student nurse, in Columbus. Miss Helen Belt of Zanesville visited her mother Mrs. Virginia Belt in Logan. Elmer Brown of Lancaster joined relatives in Logan for a weekend visit. Grace St Clair from Columbus stayed with her parents on North Market Street.

California Roy Magle Magle Dallas Kinser Carl Soliday Columbus Martha Ann Kinser Grant Hospital Helen Belt Zanesville Logan Virginia Belt Elmer’ Brown Lancaster Grace St. Clair Frank St. Clair N, Market St

Plan Song Convention At Bladen Church

Providence Church near Bladen plans a song convention Wednesday night with groups and individuals from several communities presenting sacred songs. There is no admission charge.

Plan Bladen Church Gallipolis Providence Church Bladen

Nolan Davis Transferred to Alaska CCC Camp

Nolan Davis of Washington township has been transferred from an Idaho CCC camp to Alaska. He enrolled several months ago and information came to his parents, Mr and Mrs Ernest Davis.

Logan—Nolan Davis Ernest Davis Washington Township Alaska CCC Idaho

Gallipolis Luncheon Honored Mrs. Harold Brown

Mrs. Edward Wise hosted a luncheon Friday with Mrs. Harland Martin for Mrs. Harold Brown. Guests included Mrs. Edward Higgins Mrs. Carl Byers Mrs. Richard Downs Mrs. George Blackburn and Mrs. Dwight Wetherholt who gave a layette gift.

Gallipolis Edward Wise Harland Martin Harold Brown

Eva Wright Hosts Happy Home Club Meeting at Campaign Church

Mrs Eva Wright served as hostess to members and guests of the Happy Home Club of Campaign Church for an all day gathering. Morning social time followed by a covered dish lunch and an afternoon program of readings and music. Attendees included A L Elliott of Ogden Iowa and many local residents.

Eva Wright Happy Home Club Campaign Church A. L. Elliott Ogden Iowa Minnie Bunce Rena Fife Dora McLeish Celestia Switzer Mabel Thaxton Garnette Lawless Meda Mink Carrie Boyles Ethel Mink Mary Swisher Hilda Rice Helen Moore Trudie Moore Garnet Swisher Vera Fulton

Harrison Birthday Party Honoring Daughters at Lecta

Mr and Mrs C E Harrison hosted a Wednesday evening birthday gathering at their Lecta home for daughters Lucille and Avanelle. A large group of young friends attended enjoying games and doughnuts with cider.

C. E. Harrison Lecta Lucille Avanelle

Mrs Garland Gillingham Delivers Mexico Lecture at Rio Grande

Mrs Garland Gillingham entertained the Rio Grande Faculty Club at the high school library for a summer trip lecture to Mexico. The program covered Mexican history and legends, current conditions, and concluded with a vivid account of a bull fight. Her son James presented moving pictures while she explained them.

Garland Gillingham Rio Grande Mexico James

Salem Missionary Society Enjoys Quilting Day

Members of the Salem Missionary Society met with Mrs. Rhoda Slagle and Freda Slagle Thursday for quilting and visiting. Dinner was served at noon and a short program of singing and readings followed in the afternoon.

Salem Missionary Society Rhoda Slagle Freda Slagle

Pomeroy Logan Gridsters To Meet Friday Night

Athens coach Tom Bender drills the Chieftains for a Friday game with Pomeroy High School. The squad focuses on offense and pass defense during scrimmage as they head toward a Southeast Ohio football clash at home.

Pomeroy Logan Athens Pomeroy High School Tom Bender Chieftain Bender Ohio Chieftain Field Nelsonville

Missing Thirty Years Ends in Logan Family Reunion

A 30 year search ends as James Miller of Logan reunites with his brother Sherman Miller near West Jefferson, Ohio. Sherman, 76, had vanished after leaving Ward Township 30 years ago and was found living on a farm. he has not married and may move to Columbus.

Logan James Miller Eva Campbell Columbus Sherman Miller West Jefferson Franklin County Ward Township Hocking County Sherman West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio Mt. Pleasant Mich Mr. Miller Dick Keplar Hocking Valley Kep Lar Keplar Agan Miller

Mrs. Norman Dies Saturday in Gallia County

Mrs. W. H. Norman 72 died Saturday at home after long illness from a stroke. Funeral services were held at Ebenezer Church led by Rev. C. A. Brown. Formerly Ella Rees she was a native of the county. Survived by husband and sons John H. Norman of Gallipolis George Norman of Gardena Calif and W H Norman Jr at home.

Gallipolis W. H. Norman Huntington Township Ebenezer Church C. A. Brown Wellston Norman Ella Rees John H. Norman George Norman Gardenia Calif W. H. Norman, Jr

Gomer Richards Buys 216 Acre Farm Near Rio Grande

Gomer Richards purchased the 216 acre Raccoon Township farm once owned by his late father D. C. Richards for 3000 dollars. The property near Rio Grande includes an eight room residence and several out-buildings and was appraised at 3535 dollars.

Gallipolis Gomer Richards Raccoon Township D. C. Richards Rio Grande

Civil Service Board To Announce Patrol Grades

Gallipolis civil service board will announce grades for seven men examined for patrol positions in the municipal building Thursday. Announcement is expected early this week.

Civil Service Board Gallipolis City Civil Service Board

Army Chaplain to Speak at Rally in Gallipolis

Chaplain George Sagen arrived on leave from Camp Bragg North Carolina and will address a young peoples rally at First Baptist Church tonight in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis George Sagen Camp Bragg North Carolina First Baptist Church

Thurman Man Hurt In Auto Crash Hospitalized

Frank Keller age 21 of Thurman was hospitalized at 4 a m Sunday for injuries from an auto accident and discharged shortly after.

Gallipolis Frank Keller Thurman

R Spence Receives 18 Day Furlough Home from Service

Logan Ralph Spence son of Mr and Mrs John Spence arrived home Friday evening on an 18 day furlough. He is part of the 32nd Division stationed at Alexandria Louisiana and has served six months.

Logan Ralph Spence John Spence Alexandria

Washington Township Men Travel in Buggy

Logan report describes H. E. Walters and his son Arden arriving Saturday from Washington Township in a two horse buggy. The vehicle is one of the few of its kind still seen in the county.

Washington Township Logan H. E. Walters Arden

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