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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1940

Page

12

Pace Tens Racers Arrive for County Fair Contests

Officials report sixty or more horses expected at the Logan county fair racing program with concessions and acts arriving. Board members spent Sunday at the fairground arranging exhibits and livestock areas as preparations continue for what may be the county's largest crowd. Election of board members is set for Friday at the secretary’s office, with polls open 9 am to 5 pm and eligible voters being ticket holders.

LOGAN Fairground

George Tucker Funeral Held At Gore Church

Funeral services for George W. Tucker 86 of Gore are held at Gore United Brethren Church. He died Saturday after weeks of failing health. Tucker was a noted Gore farmer and oil man. Survived by wife deceased 1931 and children George of Moline Kansas Jesse and William of Gore, daughters Mrs. W G Howdyshell Maxville Mrs. Star Ling Donaldson Gore Mrs. Ray Terrel Washington D. H. and Mrs. Clinton Arnett Columbus. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Gore Ray Terrel Washington, D. H Clinton Arnett Columbus B. C. Azbell Hamden J. R. Nihiser Oak Grove Cemetery

Hunters Await Opening Of Squirrel Season

Logan hunters anticipate the squirrel season open in Ohio. Some plan trips outside the county while others stay in Hocking County woodlands. Reports differ on squirrel numbers with some areas rich and others barren as wardens and deputies monitor for violations.

LOGAN Hocking County

Logan-Therman Vanswagen Apprehended After Walkaway

Logan-Therman Vanswagen who left a state institution on West Broad Street in Columbus was taken into custody Saturday by Patrolman A. F. Evans. Institution officials were informed and expected to return him to Columbus today.

Mrs Fred Jurgen Smier Returns Home After Surgery

Mrs. Fred Jurgen Smier of N Spring Street returned home Sunday from Grant Hospital where she had an appendicitis operation two weeks ago. Her condition is reported improving steadily.

Logan Fred Jurgensmier N. Spring St Grant Hospital

Kidnappers Advertise Ransom For Marc de Tristan Jr

A San Francisco newspaper ad directed by the kidnapper states the family has $100000 ready and seeks negotiation for the return of Marc de Tristan Jr. The notice implies readiness to discuss terms and the family position amid the ongoing case.

San Francisco Marc de Tristan, Jr

Democrats Open Campaign At Outdoor Logan Meeting

Democrats opened their campaign with an outdoor rally on S Market St near the courthouse. Principal speaker Martin L Davey arrived mid program after early addresses by H K Claypool and Dennis F Dunlavy. Dunlavy spoke for Ohio Supreme Court and the gubernatorial candidate outlined tax reform and pension promises.

Dennis F. Dunlavy Ohio Supreme Court

Rural school year calendar announced by Supt Dillon

Logan Ohio Supt Samuel H Dillon released a complete rural district schedule for the upcoming school year listing dates for clubs institutes tests scholarships and concerts across district towns including Logan South Bloomingville West Grade Building Athens Murray City Union Furnace Gibisonville Rockbridge and Columbus with events from September through May and the last day of school noted.

Logan Samuel H. Dillon South Bloomingville Teachers Institute West Grade Delta Kappa Gamma Southeast Ohio Education Association Athens Murray City Union Furnace Gibisonville Rockbridge Columbus

Fireman battle small rubbish blaze behind Surplus Commodities

Little damage resulted from a rubbish fire at the rear of the Surplus Commodities store house on W Second Street. Firemen extinguished the blaze at 1 p m using the booster tank after arriving promptly.

Logan W. Second St

Alfred McCune Dies at Home After Injury

Alfred McCune age 52 of Marion Township died at his home after a work injury earlier in the week when a slab struck his arm and a clot likely reached his coronary artery. He leaves wife Emma and children Harry Mabel Ernest Dean and Richard, plus half brothers George Hunsacker and another. Funeral at Mt Tabor United Brethren Church Tuesday at 10 30 with Rev P E Wright in charge. Burial nearby.

Logan Alfred McCune Marion Township Charles Summell Emma McCune Harry Mabel Ernest Dean Richard George Hunsacker Nelsonville Rt. 2 Mt. Tabor United Brethren Church P. E. Wright Lancaster

Logan Brief Social Notes

A surprise birthday party for John D. Shaw of near Logan featured a basket dinner with many relatives and friends in attendance. Daughters, sons, and numerous in laws joined the celebration.

Logan John D. Shaw Near Shaw John A. Shaw Joan Sue Carol Lou Norma Jean Marjorie Ann Lawrence Courter Clifford Eugene Harry Meldrim Betty Patty Joe Brown Mary Jo Tommy Vernon Shaw Ned Jimmy Sonny Allie Bay Josephine Bay

Major Oliver G. Lyle Attends Legion Convention

Major Oliver G. Lyle travels to Boston for sessions of the American Legion convention and will attend a Military Order of the World War meeting in Washington before returning home.

Gallipolis Oliver G. Lyle Boston American Legion Military Order of the

Whitaker buys Betz residence on First Avenue

Aaron Whitaker reportedly purchased the Charles Betz residence on First Avenue near Olive and will occupy the property immediately.

Gallipolis Aaron Whitaker Charles Betz First Ave Olive

Chieftains Prep for Jackson Showdown After Bexley Fight

Logan Chieftains exit a tough Friday battle with Bexley in decent shape though Morris Hummel bears a shoulder injury. Lew Casto and Fred Davis continue to improve from early injuries and are slated to be ready for the Jackson game Friday night at the Ironmen home. Jackson recently beat Chillicothe at home by three touchdowns, with scouts watching the Ironmen closely. Local fans expect a large Logan cheering section at the game.

LOGAN Chieftains Bexley Morris Hummel Lew Casto Fred Davis Varsity Ironmen Jackson Chillicothe

Patrol Nabs Three Traffic Offenders

State Highway Patrol actions led to three offenders before Mayor Dallas Kinser. Delbert King Pratts Fork James B Johnson Johnstown charged with speeding. fines 10 dollars plus costs. William A Howell Canal Winchester charged with inadequate brakes. fined 5 dollars plus costs.

Logan Dallas Kinser Delbert King Pratts Fork James B. Johnson Johnstown William A. Howell Canal Winchester

Ladies Bible Class Hosts Social at First Presby terian

Mrs Lester Cooper led a Friday evening gathering at her home for the Ladies Bible Class of First Presbyterian Church with Miss Ella Davies assisting. Guests included Mrs William Thomas, Mrs J C Myers, and Mrs Ella Arthurs. The program featured devotions by Miss Myrtie Stringfellow and papers on cathedrals read by Mrs Donnally and Miss Virginia Myers. Refreshments followed. Meanwhile, Mr and Mrs C C Donley announce the marriage of their daughter Vada to Donald Shoemaker in Ashland Ky on August 31 after her Holzer Hospital nursing graduation. they will reside in Dayton where Shoemaker works as a carpenter.

Gallipolis Lester Cooper First Presbyterian Church Ella Davies William Thomas Youngstown J. C. Myers Ella Arthurs P. E. Pierce Myrtie Stringfellow Joseph Donnally St. Paul’s Cathedral Virginia Myers St. James Cathedral C. C. Donley Fireback Vada Donald Shoemaker Grover Shoemaker Northup Ashland Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Dayton Shoemaker

Couple Honored With Shower and Serenade in Wilkesville

Mr and Mrs Enos Tope and Winifred Bosworth were honored with a shower and serenade Saturday at the home of Winifred Bosworths parents Mr and Mrs D M Bosworth of Wilkesville. They married in Grayson Kentucky on Sept 7.

Enos Tope Winifred Bosworth D. M. Bosworth Wilkesville Grayson, Ky

Chambersburg Ladies Aid Meet for Social Hour Lunch

Thirty members and guests gathered at Mrs. Robert Johnson’s home Thursday for a social hour and a covered dish lunch. Mrs. Charlie Jeffers will host the group on October 3.

Chambersburg Ladies’ Aid Robert Johnson Charlie Jeffers

Dog Survives After Death Drug Incident

Local veterinarian recalls treating Alex Mowerys beagle cog struck by a car with a broken leg. He suspected death and administered 50 grains of barbatos the dog fell into a trance for two days then revived.

Logan Alex Mowery

Local Social Notes and Announcements

Dr and Mrs L C Bean and son Lewis Jr visited Ann Arbor to enroll him as a freshman in pre medics at the University of Michigan. Mrs H A Keener returns to Columbus after visiting with relatives, while Marie Cooper files for divorce from Leslie Cooper in Gallipolis in June.

L. C. Bean Lewis, Jr Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Harry Hoffman Youngstown Gallipolis Huntington Athens Hoffman Odd Fellows Ira Swisher Judge Hoffman Flora Blazer E. E. Blazer la Rue Wilson Blazer H. A. Keener Columbus Julia Conklin Donald Wallace Portsmouth Robert Hardesty Margaret Yeanger Johnstown W. C. Reed C. M. Yeanger W. W. Sigler E. W. Mauck Ross-Hocking Park Londonderry Episcopal Church Robert Betz Aid For Lester Clark Carolyn Christine Marie Cooper Leslie Cooper

Former Logan Resident Peter Perone Dies in Columbus

Peter Arthur Perone, son of Mr and Mrs James Perone of Columbus, died Friday at Mt Carmel Hospital after a lengthy illness. His body was brought to this city Monday for burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. The Perone family were former Logan residents.

Bud Rose Norfolk Edward Jones Jones Logan Rose Peter Arthur Perone James Perone Columbus Oak Grove Cemetery Mt. Carmel Hospital Perone

Mrs Jadwin Dies in Logan After Stroke

Mary Julia Jadwin 65 wife of Charles M Jadwin died at home on West Second Street following a paralysis stroke. Survived by husband and three sons Clarence Rider Logan Joe Rider Cincinnati Raymond Rider Greenfield. Sister of Ann Weber Julia Evans Joe Weber Portsmouth Henry Weber Huntington Chris Weber Columbus Elizabeth Brumbaugh and William Weber Cincinnati. Rev John Eyerman to conduct services at St Johns Catholic Church at 9 am Tuesday with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Mary Julia Jadwin Charles M. Jadwin W. Second St Clarence Rider Joe Rider Cincinnati Raymond Rider Greenfield Ann Weber Julia Evans Joe Weber Portsmouth Henry Weber Huntington Chris Weber Columbus Elizabeth Brumbaugh William Weber John Eyerman St. Johns Catholic Church Oak Grove Cemetery

Vaccination Tour Planned for Rural Schools

LOGAN reports a program of vaccinations Wednesday under Dr. W. B. Lacock. The route includes West Logan Marion Centralized Enterprise Rockbridge Nickel Plate Calico Ridge Oak Grove Webb Summit and Gore.

Logan W. B. Lacock West Logan Marion Centralized Enterprise Rockbridge Nickel Plate Calico Ridge Oak Grove Webb Summit Gore

Hospital Dismissals After Procedures At Cherrington

Logan Hospital dismissed Edward Oliver of Haydenville and Mary Phelps of Falls Township from Cherrington Hospital Saturday after operations two weeks earlier. Robert Fick of Nelsonville was admitted Sunday for treatment of a leg fracture suffered months ago.

Logan Edward Oliver Haydenville Mary Phelps Falls Township Cherrington Hospital Robert Fick Nelsonville

Woman hunter plans early start in Logan squirrel season

Logan note: Mrs Pete Burgoon plans to hunt early in the squirrel season. She is an accomplished angler and enthusiastic about hunting as well.

Logan Pete Burgoon

Logan Cherrington Undergoes Treatment for Foot Infection

Logan John son of Mr and Mrs Owen Cherrington is undergoing treatment at Cherringtons Hospital for an infected right foot after stepping on a nail.

Logan—John Owen Cherrington Cherringtons Hospital

All Day Meet Planned by Gallia W C T U

Gallia County W C T U sets an all-day session at First Baptist Church in Gallipolis tomorrow. State president Mrs Mary B Urwin secretary Miss Grace D Richmond and field worker Mrs Lucy Van Kirk will attend to receive county unit reports with several from adjoining counties expected.

Gallipolis Gallia First Baptist Church Mary B. Urwin Grace D. Richmond Lucy van Kirk

Lincoln L. Clark returns home after skull fracture treatment

Lincoln L. Clark, who spent two weeks at Holzer Hospital for a slight skull fracture from a car crash, has returned to his Cheshire Township home considerably improved.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Lincoln L. Clark Cheshire Township

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George Tucker Gore Church Hillsborough Calif Vanetta Motors Mercury-Lincoln Distributors van Ness OR Dunlavy Junction City Supt. Dillon J. R. Goldberg Optometrist Worstell Bldg N. Court St Zenner’s Dept LODGE Daughters of America Jacob Keller Mt. Pleasant Ann Shriner Clarence Blosser Gifford Hull Albert Leonard Ohio Wesleyan Walter A. Leonard Underwood Decrie Shaver Underwriters Lab Gallipolis Social Notes Ladies Aid America London U.5 Lorn Pepsi-Cola Bottling Works Jim Josten Logan Hospital Will Hunt Athens I
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