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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1941

Page

12

Hocking County approves 95 807 appropriation totals

Logan reports an increased certification by County Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald allowing the commissioners to finish the annual appropriations without deputy salary cuts. Total appropriations reach 95 807 52 with 28 461 38 for the first quarter three months and the rest for the year. Road fund totals 82 120 with 79 600 from auto gas and license sources.

Logan Hocking Kenneth R. Fitzgerald General Fund Agricultural Department Board of Elections Common Pleas Court Children’s Home Trustees

Logan Court Issues Marriage Licenses

Two marriage licenses were issued Thursday in Probate Court to Deaver George Bole and Margaret Sophie Daniel of Stockport and Roseville respectively, and to Edward Newton and Lucille Rawlings of Nelsonville.

Logan Deaver George Bole Stockport Jess Bole Margaret Sophie Daniel Roseville Edward Daniel Edward Newton City Wine Nelsonville Fred Newton Lucille Rawlings Warner Rawlings

Logan William Greathouse Emergency Appendectomy

Logan William Greathouse of Haydenville underwent an emergency appendectomy at Cherrington Hospital on Wednesday evening. John Partlow of Nelsonville was admitted to the same hospital on Wednesday for treatment.

Logan William Albert Greathouse Haydenville Cherrington Hospital John Partlow Nelsonville

Logan Social Notes Recap of Club Bridge and Sewing Events

Logans social page details Wednesday activities at Ohio Power rooms and various homes. Bridge winners included Mrs Hankison and Mrs J R Pierce. guests noted. Other clubs held sewing and spaghetti supper with pledges and members attending. next meetings listed.

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Marguerite King Lee Riggs Helen Fickel Ruth Schaal Delores Rhienscheid Mary Griffin Richard Brandt Betty Smoot Thelma Johnson Mary Sloan Robert Mohler Ruth Riggs

Mrs Jennie Roberson Visits Logan

Mrs Jennie Roberson of Athens arrived in Logan on Wednesday to spend the remainder of the week with Mrs Edgar Hillyer.

Logan Jennie Roberson Athens Edgar Hillyer

Pastor Harrington Visits Logan Church of Ancestors

Logan reports Rev. John B. Harrington of Greenville preached at the First Presbyterian Church. The logan gathering noted Harrington lineage including John B. Walker first president of the local bank, Frank Harrington, Rev. Marshall Harrington, and Herbert R. Harrington as church elders. He was joined by cousin Ned Harrington of Columbus.

Logan Harrington First Presbyterian Church John B. Harrington Greenville John B. Walker First National Bank Rempel National Bank Frank Harrington Marshall Harrington Holmdell N. J Herbert R. Harrington Ned Harrington Columbus

Rites for Mrs Dane Saturday in Logan

Services for Mrs. Ethel Dane will be held at 2 p m Saturday at her W Second Street home with Rev S W Wiant in charge and burial at Carbon Hill She is survived by Mood Dane a daughter Mrs Paul Webb of Logan and her Pierson and Longstreth relatives in Athens and Logan

Fire alarm at Ruble residence on W Hunter St

Firefighters were called to S. S. Ruble's home on W Hunter Street at 8 05 PM Thursday for a soot fire in a chimney. No damage resulted.

Logan S. S. Ruble W. Hunter St

Death Of Mrs Ella Veronica Noon In Columbus

Mrs Ella Veronica Noon aged 67 of 483 East North Broadway Columbus died at home yesterday after a six week illness. A Shawnee Ohio native she had lived in Columbus for 41 years and was mother of Paul Noon state librarian.

Columbus Ella Veronica Noon North Broadway Paul Noon Shawnee, O

Vinton County Court Notes Highlight Local Trials and Activities

Vinton County Common Pleas Court saw grand jury arraignments and petit juries in session. Defendants such as Lyman Camp and Carl Potts faced fines for disturbing a religious meeting, while others were placed on probation for larceny of copper wire. Several cases, including non-support, auto accident damages, and a mandamus action, were heard or scheduled, with a moonshine case adding to the docket. Real estate transfers and a marriage license were also noted, alongside a rise in prepaid sales tax collections to 252.65 dollars for the week ending March 15, 1941.

State of Ohio Delmer Dutcher Cliff Robb Aldo E. Jeffers Industrial Commission of Ohio Jeffers Frank Brooks C. R. Smith Oak Grove Lawrence County Sampson Hall Christopher Herrold Charles O. Chapman McArthur McArthur Waterworks Willard R. Peck Marvin Dutcher Warren Chambers Gerald Arbaugh Arbaugh Tom Fry Chatfield John Peoples Chauncey Gibson Peoples Chillicothe Chapman Marvel Carl Canode Meigs County Nya Buelah Faye Camp Oreton Milo Scott O. C Anna Ward Merlin M Frances L. Lee Fairview Samuel Penn Francis and Marie Penn Wilkesville Elmer Potts Herbert Cottrill Inlet Hamden Village James B. O'Leary Eleanor Booth Zaleski Vinton County

Holy Week Services Across Logan Churches Schedule

Logan churches announce Holy Week observances and Easter plans led by Rev. E B White Rev J R Hore Rev Cecil Harding Jones Rev S W Wiant Rev Charles B Turner and Rev Earl Appleman with candlelight communion Palm Sunday Easter Sunday services at multiple congregations including United Brethren Methodist Presbyterian Lutheran and Holiness churches and special music by senior choirs plus morning and evening sermons and midweek services.

Otterbein College Methodist Church S. W. Wiant Women’s Society Wiant United Brethren Church Cecil Harding Jones First Presbyterian Church West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church Charles B. Turner Earl Appleman Mrs. McFarland Mr. Vernon Trinity Lutheran Church Lynn Rittmann St. Matthew Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde Heyde St. John Lutheran Church Myron W. Clark Enterprise United Brethren Church

Prosecutor Prepares Grand Jury Cases

Logan Prosecutor Harley Meyer readies work for the grand jury convening next Monday morning. Nine cases are listed with more possible, and seventeen witnesses have been summoned. It is expected the session will conclude within one day.

Blossers Buy Lot on Warner Avenue for New Home

Mr and Mrs Kaye Blosser have purchased a lot on Warner Avenue adjacent to the Walsh residence. They plan to build a new dwelling on the site within the year with construction to begin soon.

Logan-McKinley Republican Club Meeting Planned

The Logan McKinley Republican Club will meet at their headquarters on West Main Street next Wednesday evening to discuss matters of importance and expect a large attendance from members.

Logan—Mckinley Republican Club W. Main St

Local Selective Service Board Sees No New Recruits

The Vinton County Selective Service Board met Monday night with no registrants classified. Questionnaires have been sent to Order Number 1176. Four volunteers depart for camp on April 15 and two replacements on April 17. No new volunteers were signed up this week.

Vinton County Selective Service Board

52 Men for Draft Examine at Logan Courthouse

A second group examination tested 52 men at the Logan courthouse Thursday evening. Doctors C T Grattidge Edgar Kelley and others from Ldale and Logan assisted. Secretarial help came from Mrs Kathryn Myers Miss Eileen Couch and Miss Bertha Madlener. American Legion helpers included Melrose Harbaugh Charles Achauer James Barker Arthur Green Sumner Martin Floyd Duffy Clinton Webb.

Logan C. T. Grattidge Edgar Kelley Ldéurelville H. M. Boocks Allan A. Cole Victor Simiele H. G. Southard Carlos Gaffin Frederick W. Blume Kathryn Myers Eileen Couch Selective Service Office Bertha Mad

Charges Non Support Desertion in Divorces

Logan Ralph Hutchens charges Winnie Hutchens with wilful absence for over three years in a divorce suit filed here. They wed Oct 28 1920. He failed to provide a home since Aug 24 1940. Margaret M White sues Albert L White in a separate case. They married Aug 17 1932 at Painesville and have no children.

Logan Ralph Hutchens Winnie Hutchens Margaret M. White Albert L. White Painesville

Relatives Visit Walker Family Before Louisville Meet

Mr and Mrs H D Walker and their son Harry stay with relatives before returning to Louisville where Mr Walker ships a string of race horses after a Hot Springs meet. Louisville hosts a 45 day meet opening April 26. They plan to return Saturday.

Logan H. D. Walker Harry Louisville Mr. Walker Hot Springs

Wolfe divorce case filed by Ralph E against Mary L Wolfe

Ralph E Wolfe sues Mary L Wolfe for divorce on cruelty grounds. Married August 19 1939 they have one child. Petition notes a separation agreement dated March 31 but details are incomplete.

Logan Ralph E. Wolfe Mary L. Wolfe

Logan Breene Remains in Serious Condition at Home

Charles Breene, listed at 123 Hill Street, remains in a serious condition at home. Mrs. William F Bowen, a trained nurse, assists in his care.

Logan Bernice Funk Ill With Pneumonia

Logan Bernice, aged 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Funk near Logan, is ill with pneumonia.

Logan Bernice Edward Funk

Owls at Staten Island Zoo Lay Eight Eggs

After five barren years the Staten Island Zoo pair of African barn owls produced a nest of eight eggs signaling renewed activity. The event marks a rare successful breeding in captivity and draws attention to the zoo's conservation efforts.

Staten Island, N. Y

Funeral Rites for Mrs. Arthela Riffie Held at Home

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. today for Mrs. Arthela Riffie who died Wednesday afternoon. Rev. C. B. Clendenen led the rites at the home of her son Joe Riffle, 377 W Second St. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. The report notes remaining homestead land to be bought in Alaska.

Logan Arthela Riffie C. B. Clendenen Joe Riffle Second St Oak Grove Cemetery

Tourney Night Semifinal Looms in Hocking Valley Cup

Logan Anchor Hocking of Lancaster and New Marshfield face a 7:30 p.m. semifinal in the Hocking Valley Independent Tournament at Union Furnace. The winner meets Commercial Point at 9 p.m. for the championship. New Marshfield beat United Furniture Workers to reach the semifinals. Anchor Hocking defeated Laurelville. Ankrum of Commercial Point leads scorers with 24 points in the Rockbridge game. Anchor Hocking scored 50 in the Laurelville win.

LOGAN Anchor Hocking Lancaster New Marshfield Hocking Valley Union Furnace Commercial Point United Furniture Workers Laurelville Ankrum Rockbridge

Two Men Fined By Mayor Kinser

Kenneth Myers was charged with failure to stop at the Route 33 intersection and appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser, receiving a five dollar fine plus costs. L Dean Paul of Cleveland was charged with speeding and fined ten dollars plus costs. both arrests were made by State Highway Patrolmen.

Logan Kenneth Myers Dallas Kinser L. Dean Paul Cleveland

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