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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1939
Page
6
Logan hosts the Ohio Fox Hunters meet Oct 29 to Nov 4 with about 100 horses expected for the Nov 2 3 horse show. Cash prizes total $1500 and 60 trophies valued near $2000. Housing for 600 visitors is sought with 800 registrations planned and meals planned at fairgrounds and chase scene.
Logan street crews battle fallen leaves as frosts begin the drop season. Workers sweep streets daily, while property owners differ in method with some saving leaves for gardens and others burning piles creating daily smoke over the city.
Fred B. Burchfield of this city was named chair of a committee of the Ohio Principals Association at a Columbus meeting Friday. The panel studies extracurricular activities with a focus on college and miscellaneous contests. About 200 principals from central Ohio attended.
Oil well being sunk by the Kachelmacher estate near Logan experiences casing leak. Two weeks spent adjusting the trouble. Once the casing holds, drilling will proceed into the sand as a test for a large undeveloped acreage.
A trash pile fire at the Fred Weis property on Motherwell Ave at about 11 40 am Saturday sent sparks toward a garage but caused no damage since the car was away. It triggered a fire alarm and drew a second alarm within 24 hours.
City voters show little interest as the campaign nears the election. Candidates with contests plan door to door canvassing in the final two weeks to boost support.
Logan James Gregory McArthur injured his left hand Saturday when a car door shut on his finger. He received several stitches at Cherrington Hospital to secure the fingertip.
Sheriff Joe Farbearn and his son Jack joined Dr. Claude Lyon and William Woodard for a Sunday Taunton shooting outing before traveling to Thurston for a second shoot.
A Logan committee studying fairs and festivals plans a Circleville Pumpkin show visit. It will study operation and management to prepare a comprehensive report and possibly launch a 1940 fair. It will review the November 2 3 horse show outcome and its impact on future events.
Improvements are being made at the Logan fairgrounds for the Ohio Fox Hunters meet October 29 to November 4. A T Spears oversees the work including strengthening the grandstand with heavy bridge planking. Hocking County Jail prisoners assist in cleanup as preparations continue for the horse show on November 2 and 3 featuring top saddle horses from Ohio and West Virginia.
Gallipolis reports a busy social period with Allen Romaine’s eighth birthday party at his grandparents home and many visitors from Columbus Wellston and Mount Vernon. Local clubs hosted meetings at Libby Hotel and Campaign Baptist Church while families traveled to Columbus and Ann Arbor for games and football.
Local Presbyterian Church sent three carloads to a Young Peoples Rally in Middleport Sunday afternoon led by Rev. Cecil Harding Jones. Participants included Miss Eleanor Anthony and Rev. Fred Lachs from Athens, with a list of attendees from the community.
Logan Jack, 14 year old son of Lewis Graham, lacerated the palm of his left hand Sunday afternoon on a broken bottle. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital where three stitches were required. Mrs. Almeda Swick of Marion Township returned home from eight weeks in the hospital recovering from a hip fracture.
Logan notes a Business and Professional Women's Club gathering at First Presbyterian Church for a morning service. The Rev. Cecil Harding Jones preached on "And He Took It Upon Himself." The choir performed "Give Peace in Our Time" and was led by Mrs. Harriet Weymueller with Mrs. John T. Underwood on organ.
Logan High School bandsmen await the arrival of more than 80 new uniforms in purple and white. An order placed with a Columbus firm months ago should have the outfits ready for the game against Gallipolis Friday evening.
LOGAN The Rev. Fred Luchs of Athens will deliver a public lecture on European Affairs on Wednesday October 25. The talk, based on his recent observations in Europe, will be open to the entire community.
Logan welcomed hundreds of tourists amid ideal spring weather. Parks district reports heavy attendance at feature venues as southern Ohio travelers passed through the city.
Cadmus Grange will present a program on October 21 with music by the community band. Appearing are Mr. and Mrs. Luther Shelton, Adelaide Burnett, Mrs. Melton Carter, Doris Carter, George Ropeter, Fred Klages, C. B. Purdy, Everett Price, Stafford Davisson, Daniel Patterson, Terry Loucks, and Mrs. Mary E. Carter.
Mr and Mrs George M Keck and daughter Pauline welcomed guests at their Jacobs Ave home last week Dr and Mrs W J Butt of Columbia S C and Dr Francis H Keck of Columbus were among the visitors Also a note comments that February brings the most snow in the United States and is the shortest month
Logan Chieftains began a week of practice focused on Friday's home meeting with Gallipolis. The river city squad impressed last season and brings many veterans. Coach Tom Bender praised the Pomeroy win yet noted adjustments to sharpen for the expected tough test.
DAR entertains Worthington chapter at New Plymouth home with Miss Bowen as regent leading the meeting. Frances Weinrich presented a DAR history and refreshments followed. Guests included multiple local and out of town members and visitors.
Logan Lodge 119 Knights of Pythias will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening with work in the esquire rank at 7 30 o clock All members urged to attend and visiting members welcome William A Miller of New Lexington visited Logan Sunday with his parents Mrs Alfred Campbell and Mrs Cora N Brown visited Columbus from Friday to Sunday with Miss Helen Rochester M F Weymueller Columbus visited Logan Sunday Deputy Sheriff and Mrs Nellis Smith who wed last Wednesday left on a wedding trip over Skyline Drive they will be away several days Deputy Sheriff Rudolph Brandt returned to duty Sunday morning
Hundreds of Hocking Countians traveled to Lancaster for the Fairfield County Fair in the latter part of the week. Large groups of farmers visited town on Saturday afternoon, with many missing the event due to the trip.
Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Harvey Wade have returned home after a summer with Wade Carnival. Rosa Kendall of Derwent Ohio visits them in Millfield. John Sharick and son Dwight and Mrs Sharick’s mother Ida Hill spent the weekend in Pittsburgh with an aunt. Guss Hanning goes to Columbus for hospital treatment. Arthur Burchfield and Mrs spent Sunday in Sugar Creek for dinner with Mr and Mrs Raymond Augustine. Lizzie Barber of Nelsonville visited Emma Gabriel in Lower Plains. W E Helrich of Lancaster was Sunday guest of James and Emma Gabriel in Lower Plains.
Mrs. Elizabeth Patton hosted an elaborate two course chicken dinner for the Needle Club at her Millfield home last Wednesday night. Guests included Mrs. Patton's mother Mrs. W. H. Wemmer and Mrs. Rosa Kendall of Derwent, Ohio. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Bertha Sanders. members present include Mrs. Mabel Mingus, Mrs. Bertha Heffken, Mrs. Helen Sanders, Mrs. Jessie Fulton, Mrs. Nancy Sanders, Mrs. Nell Brookins, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, Mrs. Ida Hill, Mrs. Viola Sanders, Mrs. Kathryn McDaniel, Mrs. Mabel Sisson, Mrs. Mac Wade, Mrs. Edith McDaniel.
Chauncey Dover High School will stage its fall festival Tuesday Oct. 17 in the High School Gym. The program features skits by classes, a jitney dance, fish pond, penny board and refreshments with door prizes. Woodrow Ferrell’s shop boys lead in school pep and contributions.
Chauncey Albert Spellman returned to his High Street home Friday from Marietta Hospital where he had been seriously ill after teeth extraction caused hemorrhages. He received several blood transfusions to save his life and was accompanied home by his mother, brother-in-law, and sister Mrs Dora Spellman and Mr and Mrs Russell Cunningham of Chauncey.
Torch The Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society met Thursday afternoon with Alma Jones hostess. After devotion and business, ice cream cake and coffee were served to 21 members and two guests. November meeting at Asa Long home. Parent Teacher Community Club met Wednesday at the schoolhouse. A program was rendered and all enjoyed the evening. Funeral services for A C Watson were held Wednesday at the Methodist Church. burial at Rockland Cemetery. Several locals visited relatives and attended church events and gatherings across Athens Belpre Coolville Mounts.
The report states Mrs. Emma Gabriel of Lower Plains remains in serious condition. Bessie McGrath of Nelsonville visited Mrs. Emma Gabriel, while Eileen Bullock of near Chauncey assists in care at the Gabriel home. Napoleon Bullock and son Tommie of Chauncey, and Elmer Bullock of Floodwood visited Eileen Bullock Friday.
Henry Heffken of Millfield returns home from a Columbus hospital where doctors observed him after a back injury from a mine accident at 255 last week. He was treated for serious injuries and discharged to recover at home.
The Forest Rose lodge plans a benefit party tonight at 8 o clock in Chauncey K of P Hall. Proceeds go to lodge needs and community support.
Chauncey Hoit S Courtney of Chauncey long ill at his home on West Main Street was taken to Marietta hospital Friday by Gil Johnson in a Siouts ambulance. His condition Sunday was listed as critical. Relatives from Chauncey visiting include Luther Cruikshank Zimmie Smith Jennie Courtney DeWitt Walker Morris Eisenangle Ruth Cruikshank and Leslie and Thomas Cruikshank.
Hold Inspection CHAUNCEY Athens County Camp No 78 Spanish American War Veterans and Ladies Auxiliary No 64 will inspect tonight at the American Legion Building in Athens A banquet at 7 o'clock will precede the inspection.
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