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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1940

Page

12

Logan Council Hears Goose Creek Work Cost Estimate

Logan city council approves 1941 budget with general revenue and bond details. A proposed Goose Creek enclosure from Zanesville Ave to N Mulberry St carries an estimated total cost of 23,000 with city share around 7,500 under a revised sponsorship rate.

Logan R. R. Loomis Goose Creek Zanesville Ave N. Mulberry St WPA Zanesville Oak Grove Cemetery Kinser Cemetery Committee F. W. Phillips Ohio Fuel Gas Co Council George Moore Phillips Loomis Rachelmacher Park Hunter St

Hamden Social And Personal Highlights

Approximately 50 United Brethren Sunday School members held a picnic at Wellston Waterworks Park Sunday. Local women plan to organize a women’s society Friday at 7 30 PM. Residents visited relatives in Columbus and other towns. several people toured Ohio and attended events including a funeral and university visits.

Hamden United Brethren Sunday School Wellston Methodist Church Charles Barnhill Orville May Dwight Weaver Walter Norris Columbus Edwin CCC Las Vegas Nevada Nora Neville Ohio State University Charles Keeney Ruth Tripp Jimmy McArthur Shed Davis Luther Bobo Dayton W. C. Bobo Herman Brooks Norma Chillicothe Jack Donnely Ameagle W. Va John Leitch Rose Frazee Ida Kisor Frazee Margie Lee Mt. Vermnon Sanitarium Eva Bradley Willard Blaine Haley Jackson Christian Workers Class the Nazarene Church Noah Harvey Charles McCoppin Charles Rice Harriett Bullard Mary Smith Locust Grove Pearl Lash Albany

Illness Forces Fan To Miss Ball Game

Mrs. Mattie Short of Warner Ave was ill and did not attend Friday's football game. Despite advanced age she attended most of last season's Chieftains games and traveled to nearby cities for matches.

Logan Mattie Short Warner Ave

County Offices to Close at Noon for Fair Attendance

Offices at the Logan court house will close at noon on Friday so officials and staff can attend the Hocking County Fair, as announced Tuesday.

Logan Hocking County

Car stolen in Athens Logan recovered by police

The car of Homer Evans from near Enterprise was stolen in front of United Brethren Church in that village Monday evening. Athens police recovered it and detained two boys from the B I S.

Athens Logan Homer Evans Near Enterprise United Brethren Church

Vaccination Effort Begins in Hocking County Schools

Dr. W. B. Lacock started vaccination of first and second graders on Tuesday and will continue visits until all rural Hocking County schools are covered.

Logan W. B. Lacock Hocking County

Appointment of A Mc Gonagle as administrator in Lentner estate

Notice announces A Mc Gonagle of Albany Ohio appointed administrator of the Emma A Lentner estate in Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated September 10 1940 and signed by Probate Judge Francis D White.

A. McGonagle Albany Ohio Emma A. Lentner Athens County Francis D. White

Logan Scouts Meeting Set for Wednesday in Logan

Logan district Boy Scouts of Central Ohio will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Chamber of Commerce rooms with district chair Harry J. Stevenson in charge. Reports from advancement organization and extension committees will be heard. Bob Seanland will share plans from the National Training School. An art hall exhibit at the fair grounds features Scoutcraft projects and a model camp by Troop 153 Logan.

Logan Hocking Central Ohio Area Council Boy Scouts Chamber of Commerce Harry J. Stevenson Bob Seanland National Training School For Scout Hocking County Fair Ground Waldo Durant

Legion To Install Officers Tuesday

Logan Post American Legion prepares to install officers at 8 o clock next Tuesday night with Post District Commander Eveland in Crooksville in charge. Members urged to attend at the fairgrounds 2 p m Thursday for the flag presentation as Supt Carr presents the new flag to a fair board representative. Adjutant Harbaugh reports over half the 1941 membership quota will be enrolled by next Tuesday evening with more than 55 members already signed.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Eveland Crooksville Fairgrounds G. E. Carr Fair Board Melrose Harbaugh

Mingo Masonic Lodge Observes Rededication

Logan notes a Rededication Night for Mingo Masonic Lodge on Monday September 30 with a 730 PM start. Worshipful Master Frank R Larimer promises an interesting program as Grand Master appeals for wide attendance by Masons in their temples to re pledge Freemasonry.

LOGAN Mingo Masonic Lodge Frank R. Larimer Order

Haunted Honeymoon at the Athena taps Robert Montgomery

Robert Montgomery stars in Haunted Honeymoon at the Athena Thursday a stylish new detective tale. The English filmed mystery adaptation from Dorothy L. Sayers pairs Montgomery with Constance Cummings as Lord Peter Wimsey in a refined thriller about a groom who retires to solve a murder found in an inn cottage.

Sherlock Holmes Nick Carter Robert Montgomery Constance Cummings Athena England Oxford

Columbus Civic Concert Series Opens on Oct 18

The 1940-1941 Columbus Civic Concert series announces a roster of renowned artists. Opening night Friday Oct 18 features pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff. Other attractions include the Don Cossack Chorus on Nov 15 and Mischa Elman on Dec 4 along with Elman’s fellow virtuosi. Reserved seating is on sale at Heaton's Music Store, 78 N High St. Columbus.

Sse Columbus America Rachmaninoff Don Cossack Chorus Mischa Elman Donald Dickson Lucille Manners Jan Peerce Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Heaton’s Music Store High St Rachmaninofys Don Cossack Mischaelman

Logan Social Notes Highlights Club Meetups and Visits

Social notes from Logan cover D. D. Bridge Club at Mrs. Saxton’s on Mound Street with substitutes and high scores for a two table session. Sigma Phi Gamma sorority held an installation service with new president Maxine Notestone and pledges appointed. Mount Pleasant Girl Scout Troop enjoyed a weekend camp near Orland with Hill Billy wedding and campfire program. Several local residents and visitors are mentioned including trips to Chicago Toledo and Columbus for personal matters and social events.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Mildred Rainer Lola Belle Hockman Anna Marie Schorr Maxine Notestone Teresa Kaiser Evelyn Courter P K Miss Schorr Miss Rainer Retha Lohr Ruth Thomas Mt. Pleasant Harry Heinlein Orland Roy Turner Virginia Glaspell William Schorr Grace Turner Ilesboro Jean Garrison Fern Reddick Virginia Maxine Lorrain Glaspell Dorothy Primimer Ernie Rheinscheid Betty Donna Gordon Lucy Edna Schorr

Birthday Picnic at Ed Brown Farm

A group of friends gathered Sunday evening at the Ed Brown farm to celebrate Judson Shriner birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Harry Brown and son Bob Mr and Mrs Arch Bangert Mr and Mrs Shriner with daughters Dorothy and Jane Miss Mary Alice Coleman Karl and Roberta Schmitter. Later Mr and Mrs Wesley Ogg and daughter Joan joined for refreshments.

Ed Brown Judson Shriner Harry \Brown Bob Arch \Bangert Shriner Dorothy Jane Mary Alice Coleman Karl Roberta Schmitter Wesley Ogg Joan

Sunday Guests of Mr and Mrs Unverzagt

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Paul Hess their son Phillip and Mr and Mrs Clarence Ray from Elizabeth West Virginia.

H. J. Unverzagt Paul Hess Phillip Clarence Ray Elizabeth, W. Va

Hocking Fair Largest Yet

Logan reports the Hocking County fairgrounds crowded with more tents than ever as exhibitors from farmers to manufacturers fill space along Hunter Street and northward to the livestock barn. The midway rises with rides and concessions as entries pour into the secretary’s office. the art hall hosts Grange and farm group displays while Stanley W. Baker directs the food show and Dick Rogers Motor Maniacs prepare two free acts.

Logan Hocking County Fairground Hunter St Art Hall County Highway Department Granges Carl Harsh James H. Barker Stanley W. Baker Dick Rogers Motor Maniacs

Logan council receives favorable debt report

Logan Mayor Dallas Kinser submitted a bond debt report to the city council showing a bond retirement fund of 31 746 58 as of September 1 investments totaling 20 915 29 and cash 10 831 29. The report projects fund balances and upcoming maturities through 1950 with a total bonded debt of 38 400 under various ten mill limits.

Logan Dallas Kinser Water Departments

Logan Coach Demands Harder Work After Tough Practice

Logan coach Tom Bender berated players at Chieftainfield Tuesday evening pushing them through a 100 yard sprint in full gear. Willis Denny won the dash with Bill Johnston and Bill Bryan close behind as Trace Conrad led the ends and Mark Lohr topped the linemen in a brisk drill.

Dick Robinson Cable Jake Ervin Pete Brandon Paul Blosser

Speech by College Head Ends Conclave

President R L Pabst of Rio Grande College will close the three day Christian Education Conference at First Baptist Church in Gallipolis Tonight A county convention of W C T U members drew interest yesterday with several state officers of the organization present

Gallipolis R. L. Pabst Rio Grande College First Baptist Church W.C.T.U

Morris Haskins Ill at Home Says Nervous Attack

Gallipolis reports Morris Haskins senior partner of the Haskins Tanner Co is ill and confined to his home due to a nervous attack and rheumatism.

Gallipolis Morris Haskins The Haskins- Tanner Co

Relief from kidney and prostate trouble TON JON offer

A testimonial and sales pitch for three TON JON herbal medicines sold by Quick's Drug Store Athens County. It promotes trial bottles at 25 cents, asserts broad relief from stomach, liver, kidney, bladder, and prostatitis issues, and cites a customer and a Weirton Steel employee endorsement. The offer lasts Friday and Saturday only with a coupon.

Quick's Drug Store Athens County Ton Jon David Keenan Weirton Steel Co N. Sixth St Steubenville Ohio TON Jon Health Quick’s Drug Store

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