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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

9

Tragic Farm Accident Claims 17-Year-Old Edward Stevens

Edward Stevens, 17, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Stevens, was crushed between a tractor and a log while moving farm equipment near his South Perry home. He died before Dr W E Hemmenger could reach the scene. Funeral services are planned at the South Perry Methodist Church with Rev N S Root officiating. He is survived by his parents four siblings Nolan Gerald Thomas and Wanda and three brothers.

Nolan Gerald Thomas Wanda South Perry Methodist Church N. S. Root

Logan Brief Social Notes

Pocahontas degree team to meet Monday for a final practice before the district meeting in Corn ing on October 6. Miss Juanita Root leaves for Columbus to enter Ohio State University College of Agriculture. Birth announced in Lancaster: a daughter to Mr and Mrs Carl Woltz, Columbus, formerly of Haydenville. Nora's Past Chief Club met at K of P Hall with Pythian Sisters for potluck and plans for Oct 20. Chummy Bridge Club hosted by Mrs Elder Martin. Mrs Ross Adcock won the score trophy. Book clubs opened fall season with selections and new officers named. Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath discussed. Future farmers plan father and son party in November after 32 new members initiated Sept 20. Mrs Newman Hansel, birthday recognized. ill since May.

Pocahontas E. Main St Corning Juanita Root Columbus College of Agriculture Ohio State University Miss Root Logan High School Lancaster Carl Woltz Lancaster Hospital Woltz Haydenville Nora K. of P. Hall Pythian Sisters Lauretine Club Martin P K Elder Martin Ross Adcock Adcock Joe Walburn Lawrence Adcock Clayton Scheide, Jr Lavon Goodlve Charles Huffman Carl Poling Sterling Smith Mildred Collins Harry Reichley Jean Bright G. R. Robinson Mound St W. B. Lacock Fred Hull Home Safety Fred Murray Carlos Gaffin Desmond Braddock Frank Harden Alfred Carpenter Robinson Gaffin Logan Future Farmers

Pumper Overhauled by Logan Firemen

Logan firemen began overhaul of the old fire pumper to repair motor and pump and renovate the brakes. When finished the pumper is expected to be virtually as serviceable as when new.

Logan

Veteran Returns Home After Hernia Operation

Logan Bernard Boyle of Spring Street returned Saturday from Veterans Hospital Dayton where he had hernia surgery four weeks ago. The World War veteran said he is on the mend and back on the street Wednesday. Also noted is John A. Wellman, president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, confined by a heart condition for several days. Logan reports the Logan Republican mechanical department will depart Friday for New York to attend the International Graphic Arts Exposition for several days.

Logan Bernard Boyle Spring St Veterans Hospital Dayton Boyle John A. Wellman Farmers and Merchants Bank The Logan Republican New York

Aged Hunter Uses Old Muzzle Loader

Sylvester Brown, 81, of Maxville, uses a half century old muzzle loading rifle for squirrel hunting. On opening day he killed two squirrels though finding proper caps remains a difficulty.

Logan Sylvester Brown Maxville

Committee To Be Selected For Soil Plan Election Dates Set

Logan Hocking County farmers will vote next week to choose members who will administer their Agriculture Conservation Program next year. Elections listed include Benton Oct 5 Merton Lehman in charge Falls Oct 2 Russell R Beery chairman Good Hope Oct 2 Charles H Mathias chairman Green Ward Oct 6 Ralph L Dresher chairman Laurel Oct 6 Frank Krinn chairman Marion Oct 5 Stanton J Palmer chairman Perry Oct 3 Pearl McClelland Salt Creek Laurelville Oct 3 Francis A Davis Starr Oct 2 Jesse M Lanner chairman Washington Oct 6 William H Mowrey chairman

Logan Hocking County Benton South Bloomingville Merton Lehmen Falls and Falls Gore Courthouse Russell R. Beery Good Hope Rockbridge Charles H. Mathias Green and Ward Agriculture Conservation Ralph L. Dresher Laurel Gibisonville Frank Krinn Marion Marion Central School Stanton J. Palmer Perry Laurelville Pearl McClelland Salt Creek Francis A. Davis Starr Union Furnace Jesse M. Lanner Washington Ilesboro William H. Mowrey

Rural Schools Report Enrollment Rise in Hocking County

Supt Samuel H Dillon and Attendance Officer Carl C Poling report higher enrollments in western Hocking County rural schools after a Tuesday tour. Schools visited include South Perry Laurelville South Bloomingville and Salt Creek one room districts with very good attendance and no truancy.

Logan Hocking County Samuel H. Dillon Carl C. Poling South Perry Laurelville South Bloomingville Salt Creek

Basketball Players To Be Examined In County League

Dr W B Lacock health commissioner has started a program of physical examinations for youths to participate in interscholastic basketball in the county league. All members of the six schools will be given these examinations.

Logan W. B. Lacock

Weather and travel notes from North Bay Canada

Rolland Bright reports fine but cool weather from North Bay, while Mr and Mrs Bright enjoy a two week vacation touring central Canada. Mrs Forest Keck Laurel Township injured a knee Tuesday after falling at home tripping over a rake while carrying baskets of laundry.

Logan Rolland Bright North Bay Canada Mrs. Bright Forest Keck Laurel Township

Miss Phyllis Leonard Enrolls at Ohio State University

Logan resident Miss Phyllis Leonard enrolled at Ohio State University in Columbus on Wednesday. She attended with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter A Leonard.

Logan Phyllis Leonard Columbus Ohio State University Walter A. Leonard

Logan Mason suffers fingertip injury in door crush

Logan Mason of Church Street caught his left hand in a car door on Tuesday. One finger tip was nearly severed and later amputated by a surgeon.

Logan Frank Mason Church St

Sloppy Joe Sweaters Dominate Athens Fall Wardrobe

Athens shops display a range of sweaters from round and crew necks to the versatile Sloppy Joe. Colors span pastels to reds and greens with angora trims and flower motifs. Coordinating outfits include skirts in matching yarns and suede lumber jackets in bold shades.

Athens Angora

County celebrates 25th extension service anniversary

Hocking county marks the 25th anniversary of extension service with a dinner on Wednesday evening October 4 at Rockbridge. M. W. Bailey began the service February 1, 1920, and five agents have served since, with Nathan Rutter and Samuel Blum among the remaining organizers. W. H. Hansel toasts, H. C. Ramsower to deliver the main address, dinner by Good Hope Grange, followed by Pioneer Youth recreation.

Logan Hocking County Rockbridge Hocking M. W. Bailey Nathan Rutter Marion Township Samuel Blum Enterprise Mr. Bailey W. H. Hansel H. C. Ramsower Women of Good Hope Grange Pioneer Youth

Barn Party Set at New Straitsville High School

New Straitsville Epworth League hosts a barn party at the New Straitsville Methodist Church Friday at 7 30 p m for high school students. Featured entertainers include Matt Walpole of Moxahala, an old time fiddler, and George Clevenger known as The Man With 300 Voices whose bird and farm animal imitations entertain the crowd. The group will also hold its first meeting Sunday at 6 30 p m with officer elections.

New Straitsville New Straitsville Methodist Church Matt Walpole Moxahala George Clevenger Cedar Hill Walpole Clevenger Epworth League of the Methodist Church

Postpone Installation Of Legion Officers

Logan Post American Legion officials delay the officer installation from October 3 to October 12 to ensure presence of District Commander Merl A Johnston Amanda to direct the ceremonies.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Merl A. Johnston Amanda

New Chieftain Lineup Slated for Friday Start

Logan Chieftains prepare for opener against Nelsonville Greyhounds with Clyde Bloomfield out ill. George Graham to start at tackle, Cecil Scott moved to reserve tackle,Beougher and Casto to end, Graham and Campbell to tackle, Brandon and Irvin guards, Robert center. Backfield features Captain Bob McBride, Bill Bryan, Bill Shaw, Peck Mowery.

LOGAN Clyde Bloomfield Logan Chieftains Nelsonville Greyhounds Bloomfield George Graham Cecil Scott Beougher Casto Graham Campbell Brandon Irvin Robert Bob McBride Bill Bryan Bill Shaw Peck Mowery

Jonas Morris Escapes Injury After Wreck Near Warner and Church

Jonas Morris escaped serious injury after his car and a second vehicle driven by Guy Smith collided at the Warner Ave and Church St intersection around 11 o clock Tuesday night. Morris’ car overturned, struck a curb, then righted itself and he returned to football practice the next evening. Both cars were damaged in the crash, under investigation by Patrolmen Notestone and Evans.

Logan Jonas Morris Guy Smith Haydenville Warner Ave Church St Morris Chieftain Field C. D. Notestone A. F. Evans

Legion Plans Annual Election and Installation Evening

Murray City Post American Legion schedules its yearly officer election and installation on the same evening. District Commander Merl A Johnston Amanda invited to attend and preside. Logan Legionnaires invited to participate in the ceremony.

Logan Murray City Post American Legion Merl A. Johnston Amanda Logan Legionnaires

Police Chief and Mrs Reynolds Visit Columbus

Logan Chief of Police and Mrs Lew Reynolds visited Columbus on Wednesday while the chief was off duty. Patrolman Harrison Litherland filled in for the chief during the visit.

Granges Plan Baking Contest in Hocking County

The home economics committee of all granges in Hocking County sponsor an apple pie contest. Mrs. Arlie Brimner will host at 10 a.m. Tuesday Oct 3. Miss Ruth Stone will judge. The winner advances to the Ohio State Grange contest in Columbus in December. A program and pie auction follow lunch. the grange with the most entries wins an award.

Logan Home Economics Committee All Granges Hocking County Arlie Brimner South Logan Ruth Stone Ohio State Grange Columbus Grange

Communion service and retreat announced by First Presbyterian

Preparatory service for communion is set for 7 30 this evening at First Presbyterian Church. The Lord's supper will be commemorated Sunday morning during public worship. Presbyterian youth of high school age plan a retreat Saturday September 30, leaving the church at 9 a m for Summerland Beach.

Logan First Presbyterian Church Summerland Beach

Hunting accident victim in fair condition at hospital

Eugene Graham Logan of Buchtel is treated at Cherrington Hospital for gunshot wounds from a hunting accident Tuesday and remains in fair condition. J P Canty of Logan is reported resting better after a weeklong hospital stay from a fall near his home. Carl Lanning was dismissed from the hospital Wednesday.

Logan Eugene Graham Buchtel Cherrington Hospital J. P. Canty Carl Lanning

Drilling Delay Reported at John Dougherty Farm Well

Logan notes drilling at the Rach elmacher Estate well near Logan is delayed to next week after leakage found in casing. Sand puncture postponed until repairs are complete and casing is secured.

Logan Rachelmacher John Dougherty

Blumes Welcome Son James Frederick at St. Ann

Mr and Mrs Fred W Blume announce the birth of a son named James Frederick born Wednesday at St Ann Hospital Columbus They have been residents of the city for several years.

Logan Fred W. Blume Blume St. Ann Hospital Columbus James Frederick City

Logan High Senior Seriously Ill at University Hospital

Clyde Bloomfield Logan High School senior is listed in serious condition at University Hospital with lump jaw. Specialists have given little encouragement. his mother Mrs Ruth Bloomfield remains with him. Bloomfield played for Logan against Glouster Friday evening.

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

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