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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1941

Page

12

Logan City Schools Dismissed Ahead of Friday Meeting

Logan City will dismiss Thursday evening and stay closed until Monday. Supt G E Carr announces teachers will attend the Southeast Ohio Teachers meeting in Athens on Friday and Saturday. Lena Mock leads special education section. Bartelle Hamilton handles dramatic arts. Ralph Walker chairs science. Joe Stone serves on teller committee.

Logan Logan City G. E. Carr Southeast Association Ralph Walker Union Furance High School Joe Stone Murray City

County Board Seeks Election Site Changes in Logan

Logan County Board of Election toured Green dale Jobs Coal Gate and Murray City to select polling sites. Precinct 4B voters will vote at Homer Allen home on West Front Street instead of Nathan Clark’s residence. No other precinct changes announced.

Logan Hocking County

Four Generations Meet For Annual Reunion

Descendants of Mr and Mrs John Elick gathered at Rising Park Lancaster for their yearly reunion with four generations represented though four were absent. Attendees included Mrs Elick, her daughter Mrs Clarence Green and granddaughter Mrs Carl Daubenmier with her four children. Family members traveled from West Virginia Flyrna Cambridge Fairfield and Hocking counties for the gathering held after the Lancaster Fair.

Logan John Elick Rising Park Lancaster Elick Clarence Green Good Hope Township Carl Daubenmier Green West Virginia Flyrna Cambridge Fairfield Hocking Lancaster Fair

Walker Horses Amass 22nd Win for H. D. Walker at River Downs

Algeomor won a River Downs race Saturday giving H. D. Walker horses 22nd win this season since March 6. Walker started with four horses and later had just one, yet his stable remains a regular winner amid larger stables that have fewer than 30 wins. Walker spends most winters in this city.

Marriage Licenses Issued In Hocking County

Judge E L Ewing issued two marriage licenses in Hocking County on Monday. Recipients were Don Juniper, 40, laborer of Nelsonville Route 3, and Opal Clouston, 59, housekeeper of Nelsonville Route 3. Also recorded were Lloyd James Frazier, 20, shee factory worker of Logan, and Nellie Louise Cecil, 19, of Logan Route 4.

Lloyd James Fraizer Logan Rudolph Fraizer Nellie Louise Cecil John Cecil

Chieftains Ready For Pomeroy Game

Logan Chieftains held a tough practice Monday as they prep for a Thursday night game against the Pomeroy Panthers. The session included rehearsal of new plays kept in reserve for emergencies. ARE PARENTS OF SON LOGAN Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Davis announce the birth of a son Saturday. Mr. Davis heads the schools at Union Furnace.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Pomeroy Panthers D. O. Davis Davis Union Furnace

Logan Harden Injured After Bicycle Fall

Logan Raymond N Harden aged 16 suffered facial injuries Thursday when he was thrown from a bicycle. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James Harden.

Logan Raymond N Harden James Harden

Local Man Suffering Stroke Reports Serious Condition

Logan Charles Potts of North Market Street is reported to have suffered a stroke Monday evening. His condition is described as serious. Harold J. Rose of Athens Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Barney A Bennett deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated September 24 1941. Francis D White Probate Judge.

Logan Charles Potts N. Market St Harold J. Rose Athens Ohio Barney A. Bennett Athens County Francis D. White Said

Lehman Dinner Marks Fourth Wedding Anniversary

Logan residents trace a festive gathering at the Lehman home for the 4th wedding anniversary. Attendees include John W. Lehman and family, Ohio guests from Columbus and Buffalo, with Kenneth Lehman recently discharged from military service visiting Logan.

Logan Edward Lehman John W. Lehman John Jr Frank Donaldson Charles Anna Mae Bobby Johnson Sue Coakley Richard Finley Patricia Sandra Columbus Kenneth Lehman Buffalo N. Y

Permits Under Age Son To Drive Vehicle Fined

Logan James Harden of West Logan was charged with allowing his sixteen year old to drive unaccompanied. He appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser and pleaded guilty, receiving a $5 fine plus costs. Patrolman Harrison Litherland made the arrest.

Logan James Harden West Logan Dallas Kinser Harrison Litherland

Logan-Melvin Strous to return from furlough home

Laur elville resident Logan Melvin Strous will return to Camp Shelby by Wednesday morning after spending a furlough with relatives. It is his first trip home since volunteering for service several months ago. Strous was in Logan on Monday.

Logan Melvin Strous Laurelville Camp Shelby Strous

Hospital updates report appendicitis and other surgeries

Logan Hospital patient LOGAN-Londa Pollock undergoes appendicitis surgery Sunday at Cherring ton Hospital. Carl McConnell of Logan has a Sunday evening strangulated hernia operation and is in satisfactory condition. Arwilla Spencer from Coal Gate has a major operation today. Dorothy Mundy of Nelsonville returns home after surgery. John St Clair of Logan undergoes a minor operation Monday. The article notes earthworms can extend six feet below the surface.

Logan Londa Pollock Nelsonville Cherrington Thomas Parry Carbon Hill Carl McConnell Arwilla Spencer Melvin Spencer Coal Gate Dorothy Mundy John St. Clair

Heart Ailment Fatal to John Bigham Veteran

John W. Bigham 43 a World War veteran from Perry township died at Veterans Hospital Dayton from a heart condition after Sept 11 admission. He served with Company G 23rd Infantry overseas in San Mihiel and Muese Argonne campaigns. He leaves wife Nora Taylor Bigham and eight children. Body to be returned to Hocking County for funeral and burial.

Buchtel Band Boosters Plan Halloween Party

The Buchtel Band Boosters meet Monday Oct 27 to finalize plans for the annual Halloween party. Volunteers and committee chairs are urged to attend as final arrangements are made.

Church of Nazarene Holds Southeast Zone Meeting

The Southeast Ohio zone meeting of the Church of the Nazarene was held at the local church with Rev. C. S. Jenkins, missionary from Africa, as principal speaker. He stayed for a 7 30 p.m. missionary meeting at the church.

Church of Nazarene Logan Ohio Church of the Nazarene C. S. Jenkins Africa Jenkins

Funeral Rites Held for Bruce Ford in Logan

Many friends called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Buell a BY Monday and Tuesday morning to pay final respects to Bruce Ford who died in Columbus Saturday morning. Funeral rites were held at the residence this afternoon with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Mrs. Buellaby Bruce Ford Columbus Oak Grove

Child Mary Ellen Taylor in Kingston Suffers Skull Fracture

Four year old Mary Ellen Taylor daughter of James and Mrs Taylor of Kingston sustained a skull fracture after a fall from a moving automobile near Lesboro on Sunday. Condition reported as little changed Monday.

Logan Mary Ellen Taylor James Taylor Kingston Lesboro

Logan Emerick’s Scout Creek Catch Weighs 2 1/2 Pounds

George Emerick fished Scotts Creek Monday and recorded a strong outing on East Second Street. His largest catch, a white sucker, weighed two and a half pounds.

Logan George Emerick East Second St Scotts Creek

Suit Filed Over Money Owed in Logan

Cherrington Hospital filed a lawsuit Monday against Richard Green seeking a judgment of 653.30 dollars for unpaid funds.

Logan Cherrington Hospital Richard Green Isought

Public Health Nurse Assumes New Duties in Hocking County

LOGAN-Winifred Daly began her work as public health nurse for the Hocking County Health unit Monday. She succeeds Miss Bertha Madlener who resigned to take a Cincinnati position. Daly came from Toledo where she worked with the city health unit for several years. Another nurse will join the city district after November 1 when the merger takes effect.

Logan Winifred Daly Hocking County Bertha Madlener Cincinnati Toledo H. G. Southard

Selectees To Report at Fort Hayes

LOGAN HOCKING County prepares 24 men for October report to Ft. Hayes Columbus. The selective service board will meet at the courthouse to issue final instructions. A Monday meeting reviewed registrants for classification and processing.

Logan Hocking County Ft. Hayes Columbus Selective Service Board

Nearly All Classes Assigned in Local District

Officials report that about 2350 of 2626 students have been given their class assignments. The completion rate nears 90 percent as the district finalizes schedules and room placements for the new term.

Laurelville Teacher Improves After Major Columbus Operation

Miss Violet Armstrong daughter of Mr and Mrs Harley Armstrong of Laurelville underwent a major surgical operation in Columbus last week. She has taught in Columbus schools for 18 years and is reported improving with her mother at her bedside.

John Dearing Detroit Dearing D. E. Bookman Bob Bookman Roy Bookman Sally A. J. Eiselstein Pomeroy S. G. Circle Racine James Tully Springfield Willard May Tom Robson Grove City James Evans Nick Newman Hallie Woodruff and Sons Ralph Lamborn Huntington Doris Wallace Zanesville William McCleland Glouster Stella Krotche Steve Sikorski John Sabo Ed Conley Ralph Wilson Columbus Don Brady Carl Cranmer Dayton Glen Hanes Mary Ann Parkersburg Margaret Colbert Roland Bernard Colbert Hubert May Sharon Buchtel Laurelville Violet Armstrong Harley Armstrong Armstrong

Probation Granted to Hiram E Lanning and Lawrence Mitchell

Logan probation was granted to Hiram E Lanning and Lawrence Mitchell of Ward township after a change of pleas before Judge Phil Henderson. They had been indicted for breaking and entering during the night season for entering a building owned by Andy Campbell in Coal Gate.

Logan Hiram E. Lanning Lawrence Mitchell Ward Township Phil Henderson Andy Campbell Coal Gate, Ac

Kiwanians To Entertain Ladies Guests Tonight

Kiwanians meet at the Iles Camp in Washington township at 6 pm for the annual jamboree. M B Tles and the membership committee head the event with Jack Pierce as chairman. Kiwanis ladies and prospective members and wives are guests. A fun program is planned and no business will be transacted.

Logan—Kiwanians Iles Camp Washington Township M. B. Tles Jack Pierce Kiwanis

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Walker Agnes Miller Camden N. J U.S. Coast Guard Fred Delshire W. Front St Archie Barnes William White George Sadler Verle Dollison Paul L Dollison Tempa Francis Oliver N. Blake Mary James Arthur Stevens Shelby Logan Hospital John Bigham Buchtel-York High School Deanville Plains School Roland Colbert Sayre’s Ray White White Cleveland Buchtel Briefs Fort Hayes Kiwanians Sohio Ofanddard Oil Aun Standard Oil THE Standard Oil Company
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