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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1940

Page

17

Hocking County Fair Opens With Record Exhibits

The Hocking County Fair opens with one of the largest exhibits at the fairgrounds. Granges schools manufacturers merchants Future Farmers 4 H members and farmers display. Eleven candidates seek seven directorate seats for the Agricultural Society with polls 9 am to 5 pm Friday.

Hocking County Agricultural Society County Election Board Fairgrounds Grace Harsh Ozilla Skinner Alfred Carpenter Clarence Heine James McNamee George Malloy Logan A. L. Hankison J. A. Linn Benton W. H. Hansel Falls W. E. Evans Ward C. L. Karr Perry

One Admitted Three Leave Logan Hospital

Logan area hospital notes show Harry Bauchmeyer of Columbus leaving Cher rington Hospital after serious injuries from a motor accident near Nelsonville a month ago. Lulu Yocum of Mechanicsburg left for home with improved condition after treatment since December 24. George Geiger of Union Furnace had a hernia operation Tuesday. John Cherrington of Logan returned home after several days of treatment.

Logan Harry Bauchmeyer Columbus Cherrington Hospital Nelsonville Lulu Yocum Mechanicsburg George Geiger Union Furnace John Cherrington

Attendance Upturn Reported at Rock House and Cantwell Cliffs

Rangers L T Worley and Kenneth Byers report rising attendance in the Gase area during September. Sunday totals reached 3 038 at Rockhouse and over 1 400 at Cantwell Cliffs. Through the month Rockhouse counted 16 440 visitors and trends suggest stable or similar levels to 1939 with little yearly decline expected.

LOGAN Rockhouse Cantwell Cliffs Rangers L. T. Worley Kenneth Byers

Logan Brief Social Notes

Logan Comet Club members entertained their husbands with a covered dish supper at the Stage Coach Inn Tuesday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Binkley Lancaster Mr and Mrs John Guess Mr and Mrs John Rohrer Mr and Mrs Ernest Shannon Mr and Mrs Harold Ruff Mr and Mrs Walter Derr and Mr and Mrs Hubert Guess. In two weeks the club will meet at Mrs John Guess on E Front St.

Logan — Comet Club Stage Coach Inn Russell Binkley Lancaster John Guess John Rohrer Ernest Shannon Harold Ruff Walter Derr Hubert Guess E. Front St

Mrs Salts Hosts Tuesday Contract Club at Mulberry Street

Mrs Clarence Salts entertained the Tuesday Contract Club at her N Mulberry Street home. Three tables played and a two course luncheon by candlelight followed. High scores went to Mrs George Moury and Mrs Carlos Gaffin. other guests included Mrs Clarence Matheny Mrs Judson Shriner Mrs James Barker Mrs Don Bassett Mrs Victor Simiele Mrs Clarence Blosser Mrs Frank Harden Mrs Clarence Schempp and Mrs Clinton Webb.

Clarence ‘Salts N. Mulberry St George Moury Carlos Gaffin Clarence Matheny Judson Shriner James Barker Don Bassett Victor Simiele Clarence Blosser Frank Harden Clarence Schempp Clinton Webb

Miss Thelma Stump and William Brown Wed in Columbus

Miss Thelma Stump daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Stump of this city married William Brown son of Mr and Mrs Millard Brown near Logan at Fifth Ave United Brethren Church Columbus The Rev B C Peters officiated Maid of honor was Miss Rebecca Rush Best man was John Mertz Immediate families and a few near friends attended Miss Stump a 1938 Mercy Hospital School of Nursing graduate Mr Brown a senior at Ohio State University They will reside at 189 West 11th Ave Columbus Also noted were D C Reynolds of Greenwich visiting Logan for a squirrel hunt and Miss Ruth Poling Lancaster visiting her Logan-area relatives.

Thelma Stump Vernon Stum William Brown Millard Brown Logan Fifth Ave. United Brethren Church Columbus B. C. Peters Rebecca Rush John Mertz Miss Stump Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Brown Ohio State University

Band Follows Chieftains To League Opener

Logan prepares for the game with Jackson Ironmen at Jackson tomorrow evening. The Chieftains eye revenge after last season’s undisputed title loss. A large crowd is expected. the Chieftain band led by James Horwell will perform between halves.

LOGAN Jackson Ironmen Jackson Chieftains Chieftain James Horwell

Donald S. Bort Resigns City Civil Service Post

Donald S. Bort resigns from the city civil service commission effective October 1. Mayor Dallas Kinser names Roger W. Friend to fill the unexpired term. Bort served over six years and sought relief from additional duties. Other board members are Clarence Blosser and Clinton Webb. The board will reorganize and assist in scheduling an exam for custodian of city buildings and weighmaster.

Logan Donald S. Bort City Civil Service Commission Dallas Kinser Kinser Roger W. Friend Bort Clarence Blosser Clinton Webb

Improvements For New Cemetery By City Officials

Logan city council cemetery committee with Mayor Dallas Kinser and Director R. R. Loomis visited the new cemetery Wednesday evening to inspect needed improvements. They plan to report to the council in two weeks regarding bonds of 1500 dollars to finish retaining walls and other repairs and improvements.

Logan — City Dallas Kinser R. R. Loomis

County Records Inspected by McCoy and Fawcett

Inspectors Mark McCoy and Robert Fawcett began a county records review Wednesday and will remain for several weeks. The last inspection occurred March 31, 1939.

Logan Mark McCoy Robert Fawcett

Logan Blick Held in County Jail Awaiting Arraignment

Noah Blick of this city is jailed awaiting arraignment on a statutory charge after being taken into custody Wednesday.

Logan Noah Blick

Logan Post Office Gets Sunday Service

Logan Post Office will receive one Sunday mail from the Columbus office due to a request by Post master Frank G. Brown. The lobby stays open 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. with dispatch at 4 p.m. Sunday. first class special delivery letters and newspapers will be carried. distribution benefits box holders and outgoing mail serves all.

Logan Columbus Frank G. Brown

Man Recovers 1868 Furnace Records From City Book

Logan J Bownes of W Hunter St discovers an old book among his father's papers. The volume served as a record for the furnace on Furnace St dating back to 1868 and noting his father Fred Bownes as a company official.

Logan John Bownes W. Hunter St Fred Bownes Furnace St

Young couple wed in Laurel Township

Thelma McGinty aged 18 and Arther Coffman aged 19 were granted a license to wed in Laurel Township and married by Rev. Stanley W. Wiant. Both are noted as children of local families, with Coffman a truck driver and McGinty a resident at home.

Logan Robert Arther Coffman South Perry John Coffman Thelma McGinty Laurel Township Randy McGinty Stanley W. Wiant

Logan Davis Visits Circleville to Meet Republican Leaders

Logan Ray W. Davis, candidate for Congress in the 11th district, toured Logan on Wednesday and met with Republican leaders to discuss campaign issues.

Logan Ray W. Davis Circleville

Dundas PTA Elects Officers At September Meeting

The Dundas PTA elected officers: Ruth Morrow president Hazel Wortman vice president Dena Salts treasurer Mary Morrow secretary Burris Spires pianist with Spires and Etta Warner on the social committee Also adopted God Bless America as the school song Proceeds to aid the lunch room A program set for October 15 with Fremont Gates Clarence Morrow and Goldie Christian on the committee Seventeen Clinton Sewing Circle members plus guests visited Washington DC for a September 19 meeting Dinner hosted by Carl Britton group members and families Next meeting is October 17 with Katy Salts in Dundas at 1 30 PM.

Dundas Ruth Quickle Ruth Morrow Hazel Wortman Dena Salts Mary Morrow Burris Spires Spires Etta Warner Freemont Gates Clarence Morrow Goldie Christian Clinton Sewing Circle Washington, D. H Carl Britton John Murdock Dora Timms Ina Wortman Louise Summers Cora Winters Bertie Dye Rena Dye Mildred Harper Esculine Ward Shirley Buskirk Sarah Stephenson Doris Burns Jimmy Morrow Patty Harper Emma Gregory Evelyn Wortman iCarl Britton Gary Katy Salts

Hocking District Boy Scout Leaders Meet To Plan Training

Logan Hocking District held a meeting at the Logan Elks rooms with Supt. G. E. Carr presiding in Stevenson’s absence. Leaders discussed roll call, troop committee work, new troop formations at Enterprise and Rockbridge, and National Roll Wall plans for Central Ohio with training sessions led by Arlie Brimner set for October 24 31 and November 7 at 7 30 to 9 30 p.m.

Hocking Boy Scout Logan—Hocking Logan Elks Rooms G. E. Carr Harry J. Stevenson Robert Heistand Bob Scanland Harley Meyer M. B. Lies Charles Struble C. B. Donahue Kenneth Beery Frederick W. Blume Ohio Arlie Brimner Logan Chamber of Commerce M. B. Iles Enterprise Rockbridge Samuel H. Dillon Tes Murray City Carbon Hill Scanland

Social news from Carbon Hill and surrounding towns

Residents hosted and visited multiple families across Carbon Hill The Plains Lancaster Marion Wellston Columbus Logan Marysville and Marietta with gatherings including grandchildren and nephews Attendees included Allan Lucas Edwin Lucas Edward Lucas Thelma Perkins Mildred Soulsby Pearl Perkins and others The week closed with news of John Smart's death near Haydenville.

Carbon Hill Bert Greene Allan Lucas Edwin Lucas Edward Lucas Knightsville Ind Charles Green Nelsonville Howard Mitchell Lula Grossglaus Marion Nellie Yates Columbus Mable Perkins Thelma Perkins Mildred Soulsby Pearl Perkins New Philadelphia Don Huffman Logan Henry Evans the Plains Sarah Evans Woodrow Devol Fred Collins Wellston Harley Bay Lancaster Jackson Smith Ben Bailey Guy Spencer Clarence Loper Tim Mitchell Ralph Johnson Hamilton Herbert Donelly Frank Johnson

Local Girl Severely Cut by Rusty Tin Footage

Jeanine Spence, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Spence of Jennison Ave, cut her right leg below the knee on rusty tin Tuesday evening. An artery was severed and first aid was given by Bernard Vancuren and Carl Hamilton before further medical care.

O U Professor Addresses Schoolmaster Club Banquet

Dr. W J Smith of Ohio University spoke on Storm Clouds Over Asia at the Schoolmasters Club banquet in Logan South Bloomingville. The event drew 46 attendees with student musicians performing and a faculty served meal.

South Perry Man Charged With Larceny

Alfred Rizer of Sout Ferry was charged with petty larceny in a magistrate court affidavit. He allegedly stole lumber valued at $30, was held to the grand jury under $300 bond, and his case will be investigated next month when the grand jury convenes.

Logan Alfred Rizer

Divorce Granted in Logan Oliver Orn Case

Judge Phil A. Henderson grants a divorce to Nellie Orn from Oliver G. Orn on grounds of willful absence exceeding three years. The decree was issued Wednesday.

Logan Oliver G. Orn Phil A. Henderson Nellie Orn

County Fair Hires Deputies for Three Day Grounds Patrol

The fair board adopts its own deputy sheriffs for traffic control and routine duties at the grounds during the Logan county fair’s three day run.

Logan County Fair Board

Storage of equipment at Kachelmacher Park ends Oct 1

Mayor Dallas Kinser announced that storage of equipment and the closing of the shelterhouse at Kachelmacher Park will occur on October 1.

Logan Kachelmacher Park Dallas Kinser

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