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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1946

Page

2

Logan High Band Wins Honors in County Fair Contest

Logan High School Band led by James Horwell won top honors in a nine-band contest at Hocking County Fair. Judges included Prof. D L Martino from Ohio University. Bands from Murray City, New Straitsville, Buchtel, Union Furnace, Bremen, Glouster, New Lexington, Nelsonville and Logan performed with varied uniforms and stunts. A vocal trio accompanied by a trumpet and a majorette display closed the event. Marjorie Philips, Logan’s first majorette, missed the show due to an injury.

Logan Logan High & ’Zschool James Horwell Focking County D. L. Martino Swp Ohio University Murray City Fun Organization New Straitsville America Buchtel Union Furnace Bremen Salso Lexington Nelsonville Logan High School Martha Sue Cruise Donna Bell Rheinscheid Cora Mae Williams Dick Buntz Marjorie Philips Y the Logan Phillips Red Cross

Two Brothers Reunite After Sixty Years Meeting

Logan E. P. Spackes welcomed Ray Wymer of Stanton Virginia, a member of the 6th Regiment en route to the Spanish American War Veterans meeting in Clyde Ohio. The brothers had not seen each other since they were three and five years old. Prof. Martino directed the massed bands and announced grading steps for performance and cadence.

Logan E. P. Spackes Ray Wymer Stanton Clyde Ohio Mr. Wymer 6Th Regiment Spackey Martino Sousa

Von Born Missionary Society Holds Meeting And Dinner

The Von Born Missionary Society of St Matthew Lutheran Church met Tuesday evening with Mrs A L Heyde presenting the program. Officers were reelected including Mrs Irma Powers president and Mrs Hershell Prevost treasurer. A six o'clock covered dish dinner followed.

A. L. Heyde Mary Eyerman Alice Frasch Ellinger Irvin Risch Albert Sea+bright G. J. Gribble Paul Heyde Don Warner Russell Blum Prevost Myers

Doering Family Returns From Florida Georgia Trip

Dr J Ward Doering and family came back Tuesday evening from a three week vacation in Georgia and Florida. They proceed to Pittsburgh Wednesday to visit Dr Doering’s parents Mr and Mrs A H Doering and he plans to return to his office Monday.

Logan J. Ward Doering Georgia Florida Doering Pittsburgh Dr. Deering A. H. Doering

Fox Rabid. Lab confirms positive test in Logan county

Logan reports a fox head sent to the state laboratory Wednesday tested positive for rabies. The animal had bitten livestock on Bert Lehman's farm on Logan Route 3, per Hocking County Health Commissioner Dr. H. G. Southard.

Logan State Laboratory Hocking County H. G. Southard Bert Lehman

New Straitsville Notes Highlight Local Visits and Changes

Local residents reported visits among families in New Straitsville and nearby towns. New Straitsville High School hired Ruth Brandyberry Keller Br Perry Potts and Mrs Bigley as new teachers. Community gatherings included Liberty Circle at Jean Williams home with 14 members and four guests. Some residents planned trips to Oregon and Indiana while others enlisted in the Army in Columbus.

New Straitsville Irs Italia Chester Alma Bakia Barbara Philadelphia Bill Fox Johnnie Logan Ford Wrasure Robert Angle Charles Daugherty Richard Eberts Pat Boyle Columbus New Straitsville High School Ruth Brandyberry Keller Br. Perry Potts Bigley Jean Williams Liberty Circle Ermel Williama Russel Geary Russel Lewis David Shirley Milford Center Ford Frasure Lester Ambrose Ella Ambrose Mabel Blosser Oregon Robert Ward Indiana

Denison University Welcomes Earl Blake Freshman

Earl Blake son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Blake leaves Monday to enter Denison University Granville for his freshman year. He plans to major in engineering after graduating from Logan High School in 1945. Blake completed 16 months in the Navy with 11 overseas and is accompanied by his sister Mrs G Arthur Strave

Logan — Earl Blake Oliver Blake Granville Denison University Logan High School Navy G. Arthur Srave

Eagles Aerie Picnic Planned for Sunday

Logan Aerie 2168 of Eagles will hold its annual picnic Sunday at the Good Hope Township Veterans Park along State Route 33 north of Logan. Members and families are invited. Coffee and ice cream will be furnished by the committee.

Logan Logan Aerie 2168 of Eagles Good Hope Township Veterans Park The Aerie

Logan Man Charged With Intoxicated Driving

George Wallace of Logan was arraigned in Mayor Webrmer's court on charges of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested on Front Street and pleaded guilty, receiving a $100 fine plus costs.

Logan George Walace Webr_ Mer

New Gain Shown In Logan Hocking Sales Tax Totals

Logan and Hocking County sales tax receipts rise for the week ending September 14. Total receipts reach 82 57 44 compared with 2 80 for the same period last year, county treasurer Ralph Moorehead reports.

Logan Ralph Moorehead Hocking County

Courthouse Offices Closed for Hocking County Fair

The Hocking County Courthouse offices are closed today at noon so employees may attend the fair, which opened Wednesday.

LOGAN Hocking County

Miller hosts guests as son retires from navy after 43 years

CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs Pearl A Miller The Plains entertained guests Miss Charlotte Schaefer Pomeroy Mrs Fred Osborne Athens and Mrs Osborne's sister in law Elizabeth Barleon Boston Mrs Barleon's husband Capt John Barleon a brother of Mrs Osborne has retired from the U S Navy after 43 years of service.

Chauncey Pearl A. Miller the Plains Charlotte Schaefer Pomeroy Fred Osborne Athens Lattex Elizabeth Barleon Boston Barleon Capt John Barleon U. S. Navy

Bartlett Social Briefs Chronicle Local Guests and Visits

Bartlett and Belpre families host kin from Porterfield and Belpre with many visitors stopping by. Neighbors and relatives including Barickmans in Spencer and Dale, and Bartlett High School staffers hosted by local households, with travel to Norfolk and ships in port.

Services Conducted For Wilbur Blum

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p m for Wilbur Blum age 52 at St John s Lutheran Church Laur el Town by the Rev A Lt Heyde. He died Monday morning at his home on W Hunter St after a long illness. Music was by Mrs Eugene Miller Miss Edna Blum and Mrs Theodore Dupler with Mrs Heyde at the piano. Pallbearers were Harley Ellinger Dwight Dupler Richard Starner Eugene Miller Paul Ellinger and Leroy Lindsey. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.

Dwight Dupler Richard Starner Eugene Miller Paul Ellinger Leroy Lindsey

Logan High Opens Year With Assembly by Dr. White

Logan high school students held their first assembly of the year with Dr. Harry C. White, government and General Electric engineer, as speaker. Principal Howard E. Kirk said the talk covered electricity light the atomic bomb and radium’s magic.

Logan . Logan High School Harry C. White General Electric Co Howard E. Kirk White

Divorce Granted in Cruelty Case for Snyder Family

Judge Rhea Pettit Bangert granted a divorce Tuesday to Rosella Snyder from Clyde Snyder on grounds of extreme cruelty. Rosella received custody of two minor children Judy Mae and Clyde. Clyde Snyder ordered to pay Rosella 10 dollars per week.

Logan Rhea Pettit Bangert Rosella Snyder Clyde Snyder Judy Mae Clyde

Brotherhood to Meet Over Work Brothers Hardware

The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employers will meet Friday at the Junior Hall over Work Brothers Hardware at 1 36 p m to discuss union matters and work standards.

Logan Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Work Brothers Hardware

Logan Area Patients Return Home After Hospital Treatment

Logan area residents report several injuries and redistributions. Ella Rochester returns home from White Cross Hospital Columbus after a heart attack two weeks ago. Charles W Smith of South Logan treated for a badly lacerated large toe. James Rutter of Walnut Street treated for a badly crushed right foot. Lloyd Nutter near Logan treated for a badly crushed right thumb. Names of patients dismissed from Hocking Valley Hospital include Raymone by Raine Nelsonville and Rosie Goss after surgery.

Logan Ella Rochester White Cross Hospital Columbus Charles William Smith South Logan James Rutter Walnut St Lloyd Nutter Hocking Valley Hospital Raymone Raine Nelsonville Rosie Goss

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