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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1939

Page

14

William Miller Named to Logan City Council Vacancy

Logan South Logan resident William Miller has been appointed by Mayor Dallas Kinser to fill the Logan City Council vacancy caused by Oscar Steward's resignation. The appointment takes effect Sept. 25, with Miller to participate in the next regular session. Miller was Republican candidate for council at large and seeks the November election. The Republican executive committee will fill Steward's withdrawal this week.

Logan William Miller South Logan Dallas Kinser Oscar Steward Miller Steward

Changes in Line Up for Logan Football Practice

Logan football practice at Chieftain Field focused on charging blocking and a pass offense with passes by Mowery Bryan Hummel and Captain Bob McBride. Following Don Riddlebarger’s injury a new varsity end must be chosen with Bill Johnston moving to the forward wall to compete with Clyde Beougher for the wing position. Glouster comes Friday evening for the second game of the year.

Logan Chieftain Field Mowery Bryan Hummel Bob McBride Don Riddlebarger Varsity Bill Johnston Clyde Beougher Bender Glouster

Hopkins Sows for Return Leads to Arbiters Ruling

In a Tuesday civil suit at Magistrate Frank St. Clair's court Herman Hopkins sued W. H. Hansel after resell back and repurchase of a sow and a litter of ten pigs. Arbitrators Melvin Heft D. O. Sparnow and N. M. Brown ruled for the defendant.

Mrs Kelch Joins Squirrel Hunt Opening Day

Mrs. Kelch wife of Dr A O Kelch plans to accompany her husband as he leads a group of hunters into the forest. Her hunting license is secured and all preparations are set for the opening day hunt.

Logan

Men Return to C and O Railroad Work in City

Edward Lecroner and Charles Westenhaver, both car repair men from this city, have been recalled to the C and O Railroad after months off duty. They reported back to work Monday on the north end of the system.

Logan Edward Lecroner Charles Westenhaver

Auto Crash injures none on Route 75 near Oroville

Damage to the cars of Sam Terre of this city and W F Hanna of Shawnee occurred Tuesday on Route 75 near Oroville. Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith led the investigation. No injuries were reported.

Logan Sam Terre W. F. Hanna Shawnee Oroville Nellis Smith

Scouts Plan Court of Honor for Hocking District

Plans are set for a Boy Scout Court of Honor in the Hocking district on Wednesday September 27. Additional details will be announced later.

Logan Hocking

Logan A meeting to close club camp finances in Lancaster

Extension agents from five counties met in Lancaster to close the finances of the Ross Hocking club camps this summer and plan similar camps for 1940. James R Smoot of Logan attended the session.

Logan Lancaster Ross Hocking James R Smoot

Logan Williard Starr Improves After Surgery

Logan Williard Starr of Oroville who underwent an appendicitis operation at Cherrington hospital a week ago is reported as slowly improving.

Logan Williard Starr Oroville Cherrington Hospital

Will Sets Aside S100 For Death Bed Care

In Philadelphia a will from Mrs. Florence Shull awards $100 to the person who cared for her during terminal illness. The document, drafted years before, directs the executrix to pay the sum to the caregiver in the judge's view of special attention and loving care.

Philadelphia Florence Shull

Grant Dick and Wife Observe Golden Anniversary

Logan society notes recount Logan residents Mr. and Mrs. Grant Dickens celebrating 50 years of marriage with 22 relatives at their Gore home. A second party honored Mrs. Newton Kitchen’s granddaughter Juanita Root on her 18th birthday with games, gifts, and refreshments. The lengthy social calendar includes gatherings of the Child Study Group and Among Ourselves Club with plans for district federation events in Ironton.

Grant Dickens Frank Beck Gore Omar Gertrude Dickens Robert Wilson Lee Evans Clifford Courter William Knapp Ohio University A. T. Spears W. Hunter St A. G. Sellers George Lehman Roy Crawford Ohio Federated Club Ironton Paul Collison Son Howard Spring Roll Call R. R. Lanning Kittie Dill Spears R.R. Lanning Harry Stevenson M. H. Cherrington Bert Bell Sellers

Church social names new officers after potluck meeting

The Von Born Society of St Matthew’s Lutheran Church met at Mrs William Miller s home for a 6 pm potluck. New officers elected include President Mrs Albert Seabright Vice President Mrs W F Smith Secretary Mrs Harley Ellinger and Treasurer Mrs Harold Sisson.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church William Miller S. Logan Garnet Sheets Albert Seabright W. F. Smith Harley Ellinger Harold Sisson A. L. Heyde I. M. Myers Ellinger Sisson Irma Powers Tom Goslin Seabright Mildred Struble Alice Frasch Emma Hall Mary Margaret Brooker Miss Sheets James Winters Mary Eyerman

Pioneer Youth Meeting At Kinley Krvin Home

Pioneer Youth gathered Tuesday evening at Kinley Krvin's residence for a business session and contests. The next meeting is slated at Bob Holloway's home in Green Township with Carl Griffith Paul Woltz and Clarence Arbell on the program committee.

Pioneer Kinley Krvin Bob Holloway Green Township Carl Griffith Paul Woltz Clarence Arbell

Return of Mrs Merritt Wenn After Hospital Stay

Mrs Merritt Wenn was discharged from Grant Hospital after three weeks of recuperation following a major operation. Venus Circle plans a six o clock dinner at the Masonic Temple on Thursday. Miss Juanita Root returns from Marietta where she visited Miss Roxa Root. Mrs Newton Kitchen and Wendell Phillips accompanied her home. A birthday dinner for Miss Root was arranged by Mrs Kitchen on Sunday. Cov-

Merritt Wenn Grant Hospital Venus Circle Masonic Temple Juanita Root Marietta Roxa Root Newton Kitchen Wendell Phillips Miss Root Kitchen

Old Mohawk Medicine Offered in 98 Cent Pack Deal

Advertises two large bottles of Old Mohawk Medicine for 98 cents, or one bottle for 49 cents, claiming quick relief from pains and digestive issues by cleansing poisons from the body. Promotes limited price at The Gallaher Drug Store, 16 Court St. Athens.

Gallaher Court St Athens Adv

Laurelville Dedication Sets Parsonage Address by Bishop Clippinger

The dedication of the United Brethren parsonage at Laurelville will feature Bishop A. R. Clippinger of Westerville delivering the dedicatory address and speaking at morning and evening services. Rev. W. O. Stockman organized the program with music and an amplifying system for all.

New United Brethren Parsonage Laurelville A. R. Clippinger Westerville Clippinger W. O. Stockman Scott Berry Lancaster P. E. Wright Bethel Morgan South Perry Zion

Cable Fences Off Field At Chieftain Game

Logan officials stretch a heavy steel cable along the north sideline to keep spectators off the field. Special officers will be on duty after crowds gathered on the gridiron at last Friday’s game. New Straitsville reports Pythian Sisters of Forest Rose Temple urged to attend Friday evening social event. Visitors welcome.

LOGAN Chieftain New Straitsville Pythian Sisters of Forest Rose Temple

Noble Family Gathering At Fairfield County Home

Members of the Noble family will hold a gathering Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burch Noble in Fairfield County near Lancaster. Several members from here will attend.

Noble

Logan Publisher Makes Hole in One at Hocking Club

Fred E. Hull local publisher aces the eighth hole 139 yards at Hocking Valley Country Club Wednesday evening. He was in a foursome with Dr. A. K. Smith S. H. Sebold of Logan and Dr. C. T. Grattidge of Laurelville.

Logan Hocking Valley Country Club Fred E. Hull A. K. Smith S. H. Sebold C. T. Grattidge Laurelville

School Gets Fire Drill Instructions Observed at Junior High

Junior High School received fire drill instructions as a drill will be staged soon. The school enrolls 460 pupils this year and previous drills showed a three story building emptied in 90 seconds, a record principal H. E. Kirk aims to keep above average.

Logan H. E. Kirk

Logan Rowen Johnson Fined For Red Light Violation

Marion Township resident Rowen Johnson was cited after following a police car and running a red light Tuesday evening. Chief Lew Reynolds fined him $3 to Mayor Dallas Kinser.

Logan Rowen Johnson Marion Township Lew Reynolds Dallas Kinser

Flag Display Planned for Home Football Games

Efforts are underway to prepare purple and white school flags before the football season. If ready, they will be displayed on Main St. the day of each home game.

LOGAN Main St

Park visits near end of season reach six hundred

Kachelmacher Park logged 624 visitors last week as reported by supervisor Ray Keck. The busiest day was Friday with 171 parkgoers, reflecting continued local use despite late season.

Logan Kachelmacher Park Ray Keck

Improvement Reported In Mrs Stallsmith After Major Surgery

Logan reports better condition of Mrs Roy Stallsmith following a major surgical operation in Columbus late last week.

Logan Roy Stallsmith Columbus

DAV To Hear Discussion by State Officer

Disabled American Veterans of the World War will hold a meeting at American Legion Hall at 8 15 this evening announced Sam Buchanan commander State Commander Clinton Cramer and State Adjutant A L Daniels will attend to explain laws and their effects on service men and families Other matters on the subject will be discussed Veterans with questions should bring papers and Cramer will answer after the business session All disabled veterans are urged to attend

Logan American Legion Hall Sam Buchanan Clinton Cramer A. L. Daniels Cramer

Lancaster Pin Team Dominates Logan in 3-Game Series

Lancaster Bowling League star J Columber toppled 594 pins across three games as Lancaster Pin Team defeated Logan Clay Product in the opening series of the week. A separate report notes Logan Jiu Jitsu demonstration by Earl Conrad at a joint assembly for junior and senior high students, kickstarting a year of joint programs.

LOGAN Hocking Glass Lancaster Logan Clay J. Columber Earl Conrad

Riding Horse To Be Feature Award At Logan Horse Show

A three year old riding horse named Rainbow Logan will be the feature award during the two day Logan horse show on November 3 and 4. The pony show for youths under 16 is limited to Hocking County residents. Ribbons and awards are provided. A dog show is planned at Logan High School auditorium opening night of the state meet with Mohawk Tire company offering the leading trophy.

Logan Rainbow Logan Logan High School Mohawk Tire Company

Logan High Band Music Heard Five Miles

A Marion Township resident reported hearing the Logan High School Band play a march from five miles away during the Logan McArthur game Friday evening. The report notes the distant performance and attributes it to the Logan High School band.

Logan Logan High School Marion Township

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Athens Messenger Logan Council Hopkins Plan Court of Honor Phil Henderson Edna Itgers Hugh Rutgers Will Collinsville Prince Argo Butsey Hernandez Ace Mrs. Kitchen A. G. Manter Jack Manter John Buntz Judson ‘Shriner Buntz W. Hunter Street Rudolph Remple, Jr Paul Cruise Warner Lehman Ralph Heft Eber Mowery Arlie Brimner Heft Harry Mack Herman Ellis Mary Ann Ellis Jane Ann Shriner Shirley Larimer Judy Shirley Buntz Entertains Club Tourist Book Club Virgil Martin Midland Place Forest Weinrich Allan Cole John Steinbeck W. D. Bassett Contract Club Frank Harden George Moury Rudolph Hankison W. B. Lacock W. D. Braddock DAV Lawrence Doran Zigler Molok Corwin St. Clair Connor Struble T. Columber Gallahers S. Court St Yello-Bole Kaywoodie Milano Frank Medico Bond & Lillard National Distillers Products Corp New York
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