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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1940

Page

11

Fire injures foreman in Logan church painting collapse

A blow torch ignited spilled liquid at St. John's Catholic Church in Logan on Monday evening, burning Francis Cawley, Indiana, foreman of painters for Continental Calking Co. The blaze spread toward a 50 gallon gasoline barrel before firefighters, led by Assistant Chief Gerald McLaughlin, doused it. Cawley was taken to Cherrington Hospital. fellow crew member Charles Kennard sustained minor burns. Spectators and locals witnessed the scare as events at nearby high school and football field proceeded.

Logan St. John's Catholic Francis Cawley Indiana Cawley Cherrington Hospital Continental Calking Co Chieftain Field

Four Couples Licensed To Marry In Logan Probate Court

Four marriage licenses issued at the end of the week in Logan probate court. The couples are John G Eveland and Forest E Myrtle. Floyd Lee Albaugh and Evelyn Lucille Young. William H Voris and Norma Jean Gabriel. Raymond F Zanner and Esther Knox. Magistrate Frank St Clair performed the ceremonies.

Logan John G. Eveland Lancaster John Eveland Sr Forest E. Myrtle South Bloomingville Charles Myrtle Floyd Lee Albaugh Miner Hocking County Bert Albaugh Evelyn Lucille Young Henry Young Frank St. Clair William H. Voris Norma Jean Gabriel Lee Wemmer Raymond F. Zanner Otto Zanner Esther Knox Fred Knox

Kiwanis Tonight Brings Dr Barnes Speaker

Logan Kiwanians welcome Dr Barnes professor of business at Ohio Wesleyan University as the guest speaker tonight. Joe Case organized arrangements for the program. The meeting starts at 6 o clock at the White House.

Logan— Logan Kiwanians Barnes Ohio Wesleyan University Joe Case White House

Vaccination Plans by Dr Lacock for Rural Pupils

Logan health officials plan smallpox vaccinations and diphtheria immunizations for first and second graders in rural schools. Dr W B Lacock, county health commissioner, says the program continues Countywide, building on several years of prior efforts.

Logan W. B. Lacock

Removal of Water Plant Pump Begins

Work starts to remove a 750000 gallon pump at the city water plant to clear space for a 1000000 gallon pump from Clinton NL bought by service director R R Loomis. The new pump, part of a pair installed when the plant opened, will be installed after space is cleared.

Logan Clinton R. R. Loomis

Hocking Democrats Prepare Parade for Davey Visit

Logan Democratic leaders plan a short parade Saturday evening to honor Martin L. Davey as he arrives from Jackson. The procession will form at S Mulberry Street bridge and march to the courthouse with several bands expected to participate. He will then proceed to city function afterward.

Logan Martin Ll. Davey S. Mulberry St Jackson

Will Head PTA selects Marion group leaders

Will Head was named Friday evening to head the Marion Parent-Teacher Association for the coming year. Other officers elected include Mrs Edward Mundy as vice president Mrs J Kline as secretary and Stanton Palmer as treasurer. Committee assignments will follow at an early meeting.

Logan Relna Derr Marion Parent-Teacher Association Edward Mundy J. Kline Stanton Palmer

State Department agent visits Logan for school funding adjustments

Logan Logan-Robert R. Roche a field agent for the State Department of Education visited the office of Supt. Samuel H. Dillon Monday to make financial adjustments due to enrollment changes across the county school system.

Logan Robert R. Roche State Department of Education Supt Samuel H. Dillon

Rotarians Hear Coal Expert Frank Smith at White House

Logan reports Frank Smith of Sunday Creek Coal Co spoke to Rotarians Monday evening at the White House. He explained how mechanized mining is affecting the district's coal industry and future prospects.

Logan White House Frank Smith Sunday Creek Coal Co

Dance Girl Dance shines at the Athena with Ball and O'Hara

Lucille Ball and Maureen O Hara star in Dance Girl Dance a RKO drama at the Athena directed by Dorothy Arzner and produced by Erich Pommer The film follows an eight girl dance troupe centering on two rivals O Hara plays a clever dancer dreaming of stardom while Ball is a schemer The cast includes Louis Hayward Virginia Field and others with three song and dance numbers highlighted by ballet and jitterbug showcases.

RKO Radio the Athena Maureen O'Hara Louis Hayward Lucille Ball Vicki Baum Miss O'Hara Maureen Ralph Bellamy Dorothy Arzner Erich Pommer Virginia Field Mary Carlisle Katharine Alexander Maria Ouspenskaya Edward Brophy Walter Abel

Bride, John Moore, wed in Logan area home ceremony

Former Miss Ernestine Abram and John Raymond Moore married at the bride’s parents’ home in New Straitsville. Rev. Byler officiated with music by Mrs. McVey and Mrs. Lawson. They will live at 1805 East Long St. Columbus after a South wedding trip. Attendants included sister Mrs. Hooper and best man David W. Moore.

Paul McVey Caldwell Edward Lawson New Straitsville Moore Francis C. Hooper Columbus David W. Moore Indianapolis South East Long St

University club guests view Brigham Young film at board party

Dr and Mrs W B Lacock were among 60 guests at the University Country Club in Columbus Saturday evening. Dr and Mrs Jud Wilson hosted the dinner party and later the group visited the Ohio Board of Censors to view an uncensored film Brigham Young, drawn from the book Children of God. A news reel not released by the board was also shown.

W. B. Lacock University Country Club Columbus Jud Wilson Ohio Board of Censors Department Brigham Young

Women of W C T U Hold Fall Meeting at Wright Home

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union Chapter held its initial fall meeting at Mrs. Eugene Wright’s N Mulberry Street home. Officers were elected led by President Tom Connor and first vice president Paul Monks, with devotions, readings, and musical numbers on the program. Guests from nearby towns attended.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Eugene Wright N. Mulberry St Connor Kittie Dill George C. Hengst Tom Connor Paul Monks E. M. Godfrey Kittie K. Dill Rose Krrschbaum Russell Berlin Clifford Hes C. D. Notestone R. B. Hansel Wright Hengst Paul Shaw Merritt Wonn W. L. Alexander Russell, Ky Clara Nunemaker Columbus Cole Notestone Shaw Carl Anderson J. W. Woodard Deissle

Harrington Class and Kerr Guild Host House Warming

Harrington Class and the Frank lin Kerr Guild held a house warming at the Presbyterian Manse for Mrs. Cecil Harding Jones. A 6:30 covered dish supper preceded a program with two solos by Mrs. C C Axhauer and piano numbers by Miss Elizabeth Collison.

Local Residents Entertain and Move Notices

Mr and Mrs Leo Gaffin of Marietta were overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Carlos Gaffin. Mr and Mrs L D Harris and family moved to a farm near Greendale from Vandalia W Va. Clarence Matheny James Karshner Haydenville and Merle Karshner South Logan returned from Northern Michigan trip. J H Larson and wife plan move to Louisville Ky as he leaves Pratt Hawkinson Co after years here.

Leo Gaffin Marietta Carlos Gaffin L. D. Harris Greendale Vandalia W. Va Clarence Matheny James Karshner Haydenville Merle Karshner South Logan Michigan Lake Shore J. H. Larson Louisville Larson Pratt-Hawkinson Company

Torch Brief News Notes

Local society notes record meetings visits and travels. The Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Alice Russell’s home with seventeen attending. Various residents are mentioned visiting relatives and teaching or moving, including Ada Gillilan to Columbus and Elma Dewees family returning to Washington D C.

Methodist Ladies Aid Society Alice Russell Torch Lights Methodist Sunday School Roadside Park Elma Dewees Lyle Bobbie Fanny Dewees Washington, D.C Rowena Nixon James Medley Fred Medley Harry Ball Sardis Ada Gillilan Upper Arlington Columbus Anna Scott Belpre Thelma Baker Parkersburg Cyril Noble New Vienna Inez Noble Ashland Lowell Scarlett Washington, D. C H. S. Dye S. S.pline Old Man's Cave Logan Harry Runnion Bernard Breyster A. A. Blackburn Zaleski Lake Zaleski Moonville Hill Zaleski National Forest Isaac Walton Lake

Collins Festival Series Planned with Weekly Programs

Preliminary plans for the Collins Festival Series lay out four Thursday evenings starting Oct 24. William G. Martin named chairman of the ticket committee with George Fee John R. Roberts and Dc G McKinley assisting. Opening night features the Knickerbocker Quartet. other dates include election night Oct 8 and varied programs through Dec 31 with guests and activities.

Prof Karr Fred Burchfield Ford Edard Davis J. E. Frasure Walter Prather Wood Bowen

Coolville and Troy Notes Colville events and gatherings

Coolville functions include a lodge gathering at Howell's Grove with 125 guests and a noon basket dinner. Roy Wycoff spoke on European Persecution of Masonry. the Coolville Band performed. Miss Lugilie and Miss Lillian Reed sang. Multiple church services and social visits are listed, plus mention of a bridge party with prize winners Mrs. J. L. Shepard and Mrs. Russell Cody.

Coolville Migrral Decature Methodist Little Hocking Church of God Hall Chapman Mildred Swearingen FE. M. Daugherty R. E. Daugherty John Humphrey Albany I. W. Burnfield Watson Athens Charles Stewart Wildwood F. A. Pritchard Charleston Winifred Travis Columbus Miss Travis Athens County J. W. Kincade L. T. Runion Harold, Lottridge Earl Kincade Marietta C. B. Kincade Sam Gainer Tuppers Plains Marguerite Kincade

Logan man arraigned on non support pleads not guilty

Floyd Barman of Jacksboro Tenn appeared before Magistrate S B Whitehart and entered a not guilty plea to a non support charge. He was held to the grand jury under bond which he did not furnish.

Logan man arraigned on statutory charge in Nelsonville case

Joe Butts of Nelsonville pleaded not guilty before Magistrate S B Whitehart and was held to the grand jury on a $500 bond. The offense allegedly occurred near Logan last week involving a Ward Township girl.

Logan S. B. Whitehart Joe Butts Nelsonville Ward Township

Gore School Maintains Three-Teacher Cadre

Gore school has met state education requirements to stay a three teacher school for the term. Superintendent Dillon received the notice from Dick Smith of the department. Enrollment stands at 72, exceeding the minimum 70, with a proposal for an extra teacher to be considered by the Board of Control and funded from November foundation allocations.

4-H Clubs To Exhibit in Special Tent

Efforts aim to have every 4 Her County girl show an exhibit at the county fair next week. A special tent will host the booth exhibits with entries prepared under each member’s advisor. The dress revue is set for Friday at 12 oclock with a practice revue at 10 am.

Logan Hocking County Ruth Bennington Booth

River craft avoid Gallipolis Island harbor due to large lodged tree

Gallipolis traffic from both directions steers clear of Gallipolis Island as a sizable tree remains lodged on the shoreline creating a navigational hazard for boats and ships seeking the harbor.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Island

Livestock Auction Market Reports Year's Largest Sale

Gallia county officials note the largest sale of the year at the livestock auction market on Saturday. A unusually high turnout of buyers and brisk bidding characterized the event.

Gallipolis

Riverside Recreation Center Music Program Delights Audience

Gallipolis residents enjoyed a Riverside Recreation Center program of vocal and instrumental music and tap dancing last night, drawing a large audience and positive reaction.

Gallipolis Riverside Recreation Center

Returned to Logan from Nelsonville WPA foreman reassigned

LOGAN Goss Inboden has been returned to Logan from Nelsonville where he has led a WPA crew employed on city improvements. Mr Brown, who has been here temporarily, has been transferred to McArthur.

Logan Goss Inboden Nelsonville WPA Mr. Brown McArthur

Cemetery Wall Repair Project at Oak Grove

Work to improve retaining walls at Oak Grove Cemetery began Monday under director R R Loomis. The project will proceed as funds allow and aims to stabilize the site.

Phillips Fined for Insufficient Brakes After Stop

Wendell Phillips of Green Township was taken into custody on U S Route 33 by State Highway Patrolmen. He pleaded guilty to insufficient brakes and was fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Dallas Kinser.

Logan Wendell Phillips Green Township Dallas Kinser

Grand Jury To Meet Early Next Month In Logan

Work to prepare cases for the grand jury session is underway with about 25 cases likely for consideration. No date has been announced for juror drawings.

Logan

Townsend Club Rally Speakers At Maccabee Hall

The Rev. Patrick Henry Williams of Springfield and the Rev. F G Strickland of Williamsport will speak at the Townsend Club rally at Maccabee Hall at 7 30 this evening. Music will be provided and a lunch will be served by the ladies after the meeting.

Logan Patrick Henry Williams Springfield F. G. Strickland Williamsport Townsend Club Maccabee Hall

Logan Begins Practice for Bexley Game

Logan Chieftain football players held the first practice session after their season opening victory. Coach Tom Bender reviewed the game, praised good work, and emphasized improving passing, punting, blocking, and pass defense ahead of Friday’s Bexley matchup and the following Jackson test.

Logan — Chieftain Tom Bender Bexley High Jackson

Church Men To Meet For Annual Business Session

The Logan Men's Club of the First Presbyterian Church will hold its annual business meeting at the church at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening. Election of officers will be conducted and supper will be served at 6.

Logan — Men's Club First Presbyterian Church

Logan youths back to Ohio Wesleyan Delaware campus

When the school reopens at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware on Wednesday four Logan youths will enter. Returnees include Albert Leonard who has practiced with the football squad for over a week Harry Webb Jeanne Webb and Jonas Morris Morris will start as a Freshman this year.

Logan Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Albert Leonard Harry Webb Jeanne Webb Jonas Morris Morris

William Risley Rites Not Yet Completed

Logan reports funeral arrangements for William Risley aged 82, who died Columbus Monday morning. Risley, a retired carpenter, had recently been at Sunrich Rest Home in Columbus after months of declining health. He is survived by his granddaughter Mary Donovan of Spirit Lake Iowa, a brother Harry Risley of this city, and several nephews and nieces.

Logan Mary Donovan Spirit Lake Iowa William Risley Columbus Risley Sunrich Harry Risley

GOP Women To Organize In Hocking County Meeting

An organizing meeting for Republican women of Hocking County will be held at the headquarters on West Main Street at 7 30 Thursday evening. Officers will be elected and campaign plans outlined. Mrs George Wonn leads outreach from the Republican headquarters opened Monday. Harold W Larimer will direct the campaign from the center with the Executive Central McKinley and women’s groups using the rooms. Logan Elm celebration date set for October 6 at Circleville tree with history teacher Walter M Haas from Logan High School involved.

Logan Hocking County W. Main St George Wonn Republican Harold W. Larimer Executive Committee Central Committee McKinley Club Women's Organization Circleville Walter M. Haas Logan High School

Logan C. L. Ross Fined After Reckless Driving Plea

Logan C. L. Ross of Rockbridge was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Dallas Kinser on Saturday night after entering a guilty plea to a reckless driving charge.

Logan C. L. Ross Rockbridge Dallas Kinser

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