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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1939

Page

11

Traffic Code Amendment Is Recommended by Logan Council

Logan city council met with two members absent and debated suspending rules. A second reading favored stopping right turns on red lights. The safety board will handle school bus parking concerns while repairs to retaining walls and cemetery lot layout proceed, with bids to follow.

Logan George S. Moore Fred A. Murray Council R. R. Loomis Oak Grove Cemetery Safety Committee Stanley Baker Baker HM. Boocks Loomis Charles Dalton Chase Wonn Columbus Kinser Special Furnace West Elm Street Iron St

Mine Accident Leaves Worker with Broken Leg

John Partlow of Nelsonville suffers fractures in both bones of his right leg after a skid bar is caught in a chain under a mining machine at Hope Hollow Coal Mine near Zaleski. He is taken by ambulance to Cherrington Hospital. superintendent C E Saxon visits indicates seriousness.

Logan John Partlow Nelsonville Hope Hollow Zaleski Partlow Cherrington Hospital C. E. Saxon

Lawrence Adcock Selected for Republican Council Vacancy

Lawrence Adcock, a local manufacturer and current city board of health member, was chosen by the Republican committee to fill the council-at-large vacancy after Oscar Steward withdrew and moved to Columbus. His name was certified to the county election board. Mrs Paul Fox is very ill at her North Street residence in Logan.

Logan Lawrence Adcock Republican Committee Oscar Steward Columbus Adcock City Board of Health Paul Fox North St

Ohio L Student Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Logan-Don Skinner son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Skinner returned from Ohio University Monday evening due to illness. He had an appendicitis operation at Cerrington Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Floyd Beougher and daughter Diana Elizabeth left the hospital Tuesday afternoon for home. Helen Huffman 13 had her tonsils removed Tuesday.

Logan Don Skinner Lewis Skinner Ohio University Cherrington Hospital Floyd Beougher Diana Elizabeth Helen Sylvia Huffman Dicken

Logan Brief Social Notes Arrives From Japan

Miss Helen Pond arrived at the home of her parents in Lancaster from Tokio where she has served as head dietitian at St. Luke's Hospital for 15 years. The visit lasts six months and was joined by Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Pond and family. Also in Logan, Mrs. William McCormick of Columbus visited Miss Florence Bort and Donald Bort. A joint Glee club concert by Laurelville and Adelphi High Schools is planned, and Miss Maxine Weinrich oversees 50 piano students at Laurelville.

Helen Pond M. S. Pond Lancaster Tokio Japan St. Luke's Hospital Orient Stanton Pond Logan William McCormick Columbus Florence Bort Donald Bort Glee Clubs Laurelville Adelphi Maxine Weinrich

Sorority Chinese party and club gatherings reported

Delta Theta Tau held a Chinese party with Chinese checkers and chow mein hosted by Mrs. John Roberts Miss Dorothy Roberts and Miss Margaret Spannon A gift was given to Mrs. William E Nelson Marguerite Acker a recent bride Awards went to Miss Smith Mrs Lawrence Webb and Miss Ann Shaw Guests included Miss Helen Pleurk harp Miss Pauline Steward Miss Joan Wright Miss Ann Shaw and Miss Jane Acker of Columbus G T Club met at Mrs Vern G Bowens home for two table bridge with Mrs Fred Rochester high score Women's Home Missionary Society met at the Methodist Church with new president Mrs Carrie Durr A letter from Mrs Mina P D Fry Athens urged goals and meeting fruit and jellies for Deaconesses Home were requested Mrs George Lehman was reappointed as supply secretary A box of clothing prepared by Soviets for an orphan girl in Cedartown Ga Rev W R Wiant spoke on merger of mission boards A two course dinner served by several ladies Guests included Rev and Mrs Wiant Mrs Karl Kline Columbus and Mrs Barney VanAtta Pastime Bridge Club met at Mrs James Barkers home with Mrs W D Braddock high score Mrs Judson Shriner second Mrs Jesse Frasure to host next Logan Garden Club met at Chamber of Commerce with Rev A L Heyde presiding Plans discussed gateway arched plantings Fall planting program read by Mrs Edward Godfrey.

Virginia Smith Delta Theta Tau Sorority John Roberts Dorothy Roberts Margaret Spannon William E. Nelson Marguerite Acker Miss Smith Lawrence Webb Ann Shaw Helen Pleukharp Pauline Steward Joan Wright Jane Acker Columbus Women's Home Missionary Society Methodist Church Carrie Durr Eugene Wright Cedartown W. R Wiant Wiant Charles Adcock Lester Fusch Edward Struble James Blosser Arlie Brimner Erick Karl Kline Barney VanAtta

Boy May Lose Left Eye in Hunting Accident

Eugene Graham 17 of Buchtel near Logan suffered a severe injury to his left eye during a hunting accident while waiting on a rock for a squirrel. An unrelated hunter fired a shot that struck him in the face, perforating the eyeball, and he could not identify the shooter due to pain. He received medical care at Cher hospital.

Logan Eugene Earl Graham Buchtel Graham Cherrington

Logan Council Sees New Member Appointment Amid Absences

Logan council welcomes W. H. Miller as councilman at large after mayor Kinser announces the appointment. Councilman George S. Moore is absent due to illness described as a heart attack at his South Logan home. Fred A. Murray is in Cincinnati and Chase L. Wonsprained his right ankle but attended before leaving in pain.

Logan Dallas Kinser W. H. Miller South Logan George Moore Fred A. Murray Cincinnati Chase L. Wonn

Fox Hunters Honor Veteran at Ohio Banquet

Logan Ohio the Ohio Fox Hunters Association will honor veteran hunter Frank Allen of Rio Grande at its annual banquet on November 2 at 6 o clock Ben Dial Wellston association president will serve as toastmaster Boss Johnston WLW farm program speaker will be principal speaker in a week long set of events

Logan Frank Allen Rio Grande Ohio Fox Hunters Association Allen Ben Dial Wellston Association Boss Johnston WLW

Mrs Merritt Recovering After Enterprise Accident

Reports from Columbus say Mrs Ermine C Merritt is slowly recovering at home from serious injuries after a Dec 4 motor crash at Enterprise. She spent over 30 weeks in Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Columbus Erminnie C. Merritt Enterprise Cherrington Hospital

Three Damage Suits Against J A Isselstein To Be Tried

Preparations for trial of three damage suits against J A Isselstein Deanville stem from a December accident at Enterprise. Plaintiff Worley L Merritt arranged for Eugene Wright to assist attorney W B Bartels in Columbus. The first case, Mrs Erminner Merritt seeking 10000 for injuries that killed Milton C Merritt and sister-in-law Elizabeth Webb, may be heard next month. Mrs Merritt slowly recovers at her Columbus home after six months in Cherrington Hospital.

Logan J. A. Isselstein Deanville Enterprise Worley L. Merritt Eugene Wright W. B. Bartels Columbus Erminnier Merritt Milton C. Merritt Elizabeth Webb

Logan Women Return From Hospitals

Mrs Roy Stallsmith returned home Tuesday morning after a major operation at Grant Hospital and is improving steadily. Later that afternoon Mrs Tom Riddlebarger came home from St Anthony Hospital with a steady recovery. She is mother of Don Riddlebarger who is in Cherryington Hospital with a broken leg.

Logan residents attend Cincinnati NL game and postgrad lectures

Logan people traveling to Cincinnati for a National League game between the Reds and Cardinals include Theodore C. Johnson plus Fred A. Murray Forest E. Weinrich and others. Hocking County Medical Society members plan to attend postgraduate lectures in Chillicothe with the first session Thursday at the Elks home.

Logan Cincinnati St. Louis Theodore C. Johnson Fred A. Murray Forest E. Weinrich C. A. Gaffin W. B. Lacock Charles C. Achauer W. W. Martin Hocking County Medical Society Chillicothe Elks Home

Logan A booster night program at Miller Chapel Grange

Miller Chapel Grange will observe a Logan A booster night program on Friday September 29 open to the public.

Logan Miller Chapel Grange

Logan Resident Grows Cotton in His Garden

Charles Briley of Depot Street reports ripening cotton in his garden after starting the plant in a pot and transplanting it when warm weather returned last spring. A boll has opened on the stalk, attracting visitors. others growing cotton nearby include Andrew Rheinscheld and Mrs. Elizabeth Wright.

Logan-Hocking County to Print November Ballots

The Logan-Hocking County election board approved printing bids. Logan Republican bid $333.50 to print 10,810 township ballots plus questions and school board ballots. City ballots total 3,500 with village ballots for Murray City and Laurelville. Benton Township has the local option ballot.

Logan — Hocking County Election Board Logan Murray City Laurelville Benton Township

Logan Football Player Taken To Hospital After Lockjaw Diagnosis

Attending physicians ordered Clyde Bloomfield to University Hospital after diagnosing actinomycosis, a form of lockjaw. Bloomfield, a Logan High School senior and football player, played last week against Glouster following a recent tooth infection and a neck blow during Friday’s game.

Logan Clyde Bloomfield University Hospital Bloomfield Ruth Bloomfield Logan High School Glouster

Miller Fined $25 For Game Violation

Logan reports John Miller found guilty after a hearing before Magistrate Frank St. Clair. Miller was fined $25 and costs after Game Protector Edward Eberst charged he failed to display hunting license numbers on his back while pursuing game.

Logan Frank St. Clair John Miller Edward Eberst Miller

Plan All Day Meeting At Lincoln Chapel

Announcement of an all day meeting at Lincoln Chapel in Harrison Township Sunday. Ministers Rev Eddie Burnam Rev R A Howell Rev E C Venz and Rev L R Hall take part. Sunday School at 9 30 a m services continuous except for a picnic dinner at noon. Visitors provide musical numbers and a public invitation is extended.

Gallipolis Lincoln Chapel Harrison Township Eddie Burnam R. A. Howell E. C. Venz L. R. Hall

Condition Improves of Miss Entsminger in Gallipolis

The condition of Miss Mae Entsminger who is hospitalized in Gallipolis with a hip fracture shows slight improvement. Doctors report faulty heart action still causing concern among friends and medical staff.

Gallipolis Mae Entsminger

Scurlocks Buy Home in Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs W S Craft of Porter sold their Fourth Ave near Vine St Gallipolis home to Mrs Daisy Scurlock. The property includes two residences on one lot and both are occupied.

Gallipolis W. S. Craft Porter Fourth Ave Vine St Daisy Scurlock

Marriage license applicants named in Gallipolis filing

Roger E. O'Connor 30 of Columbus and Mabel Morgan 26 of Thurman appear as latest marriage license applicants in Gallipolis records.

Gallipolis Roger E. O'Connor Columbus Mabel Morgan Thurman

Church Night Program To Be Held In Chauncey Home

Chauncey Church of Christ will observe Church Night on Friday September 29. Devotional period and business session occur at the home of Mr and Mrs Elwood Daugherty followed by a social hour and wiener roast at the outside kitchen. Congregation and Church School members are invited and asked to bring an article of food for lunch.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Elwood Daugherty Daugherty

Funeral services for Mrs B F Goodson

Funeral services for Mrs. B F Goodson who died Tuesday will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the home on Main Street with Rev Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in charge of W W Warren. Friends may call at the residence until the hour of the service.

Chauncey B. F. Goodson Main St Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Greenlawn W. W. Warren

Sunday Service Joins Kirkpatrick Russell Bride

Miss Marguerite Kirkpatrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Kirkpatrick married George Russell son of Mr and Mrs Bruce Russell at the groom's parents home in Millfield Sunday morning. Rev Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ officiated. The couple will reside in Millfield.

Chauncey Marguerite Kirkpatrick Clifford Kirkpatrick George Russell Bruce Russell Millfield Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Russell

Prairie City Native Mohler Visits Buckleys in Ohio

Chauncey W. H. Mohler of Prairie City Iowa is visiting the Buckleys in Ohio. He is Mrs. Buckley’s cousin and this marks his first trip to Ohio in 17 years.

Chauncey W. H. Mohler Prairie City Iowa Thomas Buckley Mr. Mohler Buckley Ohio

Prayer Meeting At M E Church Tonight

Chauncey hosts a prayer meeting at seven tonight in the M E Church with Rev S C Elsen the new minister in attendance.

Chauncey M. E S. C. Elsen

Girl's Condition Grave After Auto Accident

Ruth Seiber, daughter of Mr and Mrs H R Seiber, is in White Cross Hospital Columbus in grave condition after an auto accident. Ruth Cruikshank and John Corbett along with John Koch were injured. Cruikshank rests at home as others recover. Their car skidded and struck a telephone pole severely damaging the vehicle.

Chauncey Ruth Seiber H. R. Seiber White Cross Hospital Columbus Ruth Cruikshank Luther Cruikshank John Corbett John Koch

Sands announce birth of Daniel Austin in Trimble

Mr. and Mrs. Boone Sands announce the birth of a son, Daniel Austin, weighing 73 4 pounds, at their Trimble home on Saturday, September 23. Grandparents are Mrs. Viola Sands of Trimble and Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Chute of Logan.

Chauncey Boone Sands Daniel Austin Trimble Viola Sands N. A. Chute Logan

Church Boards to Meet at Greens Run and Millfield

The Greens Run Church of Christ official boards led by Rev. Courtney plan meetings tonight at 7 o clock, Thursday at 6 p m, and 7 p m at Millfield, per the pastor's announcement.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ Taylor Ridge Millfield Courtney

Mrs Vernon in Hospital After Major Surgery

Mrs Dorothy Vernon wife of Darrell Vernon former coach at Greens Run Schools underwent major surgery Tuesday morning at St Francis Hospital Columbus. Her condition is favorable and her husband and Dr C N Sanders were with her during the operation.

Vernon Chauncey Dorothy Vernon Darrell Vernon St. Francis Hospital Columbus C. N. Sanders

Birth of daughter in Findlay to Mr and Mrs Robert Algae

Mrs Ursula Kraus former nurse director at Holzer Hospital has a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Robert Algae in Findlay Ohio. The bride was previously Miss Ursula Kraus.

Gallipolis Robert Algae Findlay Ursula Kraus Holzer Hospital

District Representative Visits Chauncey Rebekah Lodges

Mrs Laura Miller district representative of the Rebekah Lodge will inspect Chauncey Thursday night. Grace Stalder is Noble Grand of Forest Rose Lodge. Initiation and many visitors expected. Refreshments will be served.

Chauncey Laura Miller Shawnee, O Rebekah Lodge Grace Stalder Noble Grand Forest Rose Lodge

nine year old Thelma McDonald improves after appendectomy

Thelma Jane McDonald of Chauncey underwent an appendectomy at Marietta Hospital last week and is much improved. Her father Geo ge McDonald and grandparents Mr and Mrs Peat Lowery, an uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Roy Ware, and Mrs Irene Peters of Columbus visited Sunday.

Chauncey Thelma Jane McDonald Geoge McDonald Marietta Hospital Peat Lowery Roy Ware Irene Peters Columbus

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Ohio L G. T. Club Vern G. Bowen W. Second St Fred Rochester Harry Ambrose James Barker W. D. Braddock Judson Shriner Jesse Frasure Rs. Merritt Scurlocks Fred. C. Sanders Mgr Guaranty N. Court ST Athens, Ohio Chauncey Home Oodson Kirkpatrick-Russell Dorothy Perkins Miss Una Centers Zenners Cosmetic Dept Sohio Supreme Sohio Ethyl Standard Oil Company
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