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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1941

Page

8

Logan Council Orders Recodification of City Ordinances

Logan City Council authorized Director R. R. Loomis to sign an agreement with WPA and OSU for revision and recodification of city ordinances and resolutions. The project costs $185 with $35 and $150 transfers, estimated eight months to complete. building code inclusion to be decided later. Mayor Kinser announced Sterling B. Smith’s five year health board term beginning April 1, 1941.

LOGAN+City Council R. R. Loomis WPA Ohio State University Dallas Kinser Sterling B. Smith City Board of Health H. E. Kirk Joe Morris Rangers Addition Main and Norwood Ave Bill Miller Law Library Association Gilbert Leffler George Durant Riff Ave Fred Murray J. R. Hankison N. Market St Loomis

Secret Indictments Bring Three Arrests

Logan sheriff Floyd Duffy announced that all persons named in secret indictments have been taken into custody. Paul Wade Morgan of Lancaster faces non support charges, while Ralph Burgess Evert Burgess and Clyde Anthony are indicted for larceny. They were held for similar offenses on open indictments. copies were served Tuesday.

White Funeral Rites Will Be Held Tonight

Mrs. Mary B. White aged 47 died in Columbus Monday. Burial will be in New Straitsville. Survived by husband John W and brother Jesse J. Donely. Services at Wylie S. Shroyer Funeral Home 1278 W Broad St Columbus Wednesday at 7:30 PM.

Columbus New Straitsville Mary B. White John W Jesse J. Donely Wylie S. Shroyer W. Broad St

Child in Laurelville Seeks Care After Hospital Admission

Logan Patty Jean Hunt, 14 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alton Hunt of Laurelville, was admitted to Cherrington Hospital Monday evening in serious condition. Betty Lou Angle of Creola has returned home after major surgery two weeks ago. Lloyd Clark of Columbus was discharged Monday after a brief stay for treatment.

Logan Patty Jean Hunt Alton Hunt Laurelville Cherrington Hospital Betty Lou Angle Creola Lloyd Clark Columbus

Larimer Becomes Treasurer of Hocking Fish and Game Club

LOGAN-Frank Larimer has taken over the duties of treasurer of the Hocking Fish and Game Club and filed his bond Tuesday. He succeeds Willis Ohlinger, who was inducted into military service.

Logan Frank Larimer Hocking Fish and Game Club Willis Ohlinger

District Boards Meet. Laurelville Delays Hiring

Logan Laurelville and Salt Creek boards met Monday night. Laurelville postponed hiring teachers until next Tuesday evening.

LOGAN Laurelville Salt Creek

Pioneer Youth Group Postpones Meeting to April 22

Logan Pioneer Youth Group postpones its April 15 gathering to April 22 to use the American Legion Hall for the event.

Logan — Pioneer American Legion

Special Holy Week assemblies in Logan High School

Special assemblies during Holy Week at Logan High School featured Rev. Lynn Hittman of Trinity Lutheran as speaker Tuesday morning.

Logan Logan High School Lynn Hittman Trinity Lutheran

Hemlock to Hold Easter Services and Play

Hemlock Methodist Church invites members of Drakes McCuneville and Dixie charges to seven o clock sunrise prayer and Holy Communion on Sunday April 13. Revival helpers from McCuneville are Michael Barbitus and Max Religo, Philippine natives assisted by Rev E J Williams. Junior Class play Marrying Margaret drew a good crowd Friday night. Classes resume Monday after Easter vacation.

Margaret T. T. Cottrell

Logan Woman Seeks Divorce and Custody in Suit

Mildred Burton, by her next friend Margaret Columber, sues Robert Burton for divorce alleging neglect and cruelty. She seeks custody of a minor child and a restraining order, plus alimony. In a separate hearing, Rosa Culbertson was awarded $10 weekly support and a $35 attorney fee during the divorce case against John Culbertson.

Knights Templar Aims and History Outline Easter Significance

Athens Commandery presents a summary of Templar aims and background. It describes Templarism as rooted in the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Christ and outlines three orders the Red Cross, the Order of Malta, and the Order of the Temple with their historical origins and spiritual purposes. The piece emphasizes charity, brotherhood, reverent ceremonies, and loyalty to justice and liberty expressed through vows, symbolism, and the intertwining of faith with national service.

Order of Knights Templar Athens Templarism Illustrious Order of the Red Cross Order of Malta Order of the Temple Red Cross Darius Persia Paul Knights Templar Templars Calvary Templar God Christ

Perry County records show new automobile receipts and tax lists

Perry County’s February receipts for automobile registrations hit a daily high of $80.85. The county qualifies for state relief funds under House Bill 675 with a $1,109.57 subsidy. About 2,100 personal property returns are expected, a shortfall from last year, and notices will be sent after May 1 with a 50 percent penalty for unlisted property. Inheritance tax from Frank Yost’s Thornville estate totals $5,261.83, with Thornville receiving most. Administrators seek sale or inventory of estates, and several divorce, custody, and notary matters are noted along with several marriage licenses and real estate transfers.

New Lexington Edward FE. Peterson Perry County Pauline Mason Frank Yost Thornville Hopewell Township Thorn Township Yost

Divorce Granted in Wolfe Case by Judge Henderson

Evelyn Wolfe was granted a divorce from Paul Wolfe on neglect grounds by Judge Phil A. Henderson Tuesday. Custody of a minor child awarded to the mother with $3 weekly support ordered from the defendant.

Couple Cleared To Wed In Sugar Grove Nuptials

Licensed to marry Clyde Eck 29 machinist of Sugar Grove Rt 1 and Cora Poling 27 at home of Sugar Grove parents. Eck is son of Mr and Mrs Charles Eck. Poling is daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Poling.

Clyde Eck Sugar Grove Rt. 1 Charles Eck Cora Poling Sugar Grove Edward Poling

Logan Ohio Couples Wed In Local Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses issued to William Clark Funk 26 saw miller Logan Route 3 son of Mrs. David Funk and Kathryn Bell Gray 19 NYA New Plymouth Route 1 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gray. James Robert Tipton 22 miner Logan son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Tipton and Josephine Marie Tolliver 21 at home Logan daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Tolliver. The Rev Cecil Harding Jones officiated.

Logan William Clark Funk Saw Miller David Funk Kathryn Bell Gray Nya New Plymouth Ernest Gray James Robert Tipton Miner Robert E. Tipton Josephine Marie Tolliver George W. Tolliver Cecil Harding Jones

Wonns Improve as Relative Visit at Lancaster Hospital

Relatives visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wonn report Mrs. Wonn has partly regained consciousness at Lancaster hospital Tuesday evening. Her husband is improving as well.

Logan Charles Wonn Lancaster Hospital

Logan Team Opens Squads Intra-Squad Baseball Game

Logan High School baseball opened inter squad play under Coach Tom Bender and Marion Allen. Pitchers Bob Snyder and Ralph Baker worked six innings, with Tom Brehm Dent first base Neal Dillon second Clayton Hoskins shortstop and Paul Stimson third. Home runs and strong hitting highlighted the game. First game set for Nelsonville next Wednesday with a schedule including Wellston Lancaster Pomeroy and the district tournament at Athens.

Logan Tom Bender Marion Allen Bob Snyder Ralph Baker John Buchanan Sam Vancuren Bill Scott Tom Brehm Neal Dillon Clayton Hoskins Paul Stimson Huffman Cecil Wellston Lancaster Pomeroy Gallipolis Athens

Straitsville Community News Highlights Holy Week Services

Holy Week services continue at the Methodist Church in New Straitsville led by Rev. Robert Byler with a cathedral choir. Local students from New Straitsville High School excelled at the Southeast District Music contest earning spots to the state contest in May. Community notices include visits from family members, club meetings, and charitable activities.

New Straitsville Methodist Church Robert Byler New Straitsville High School Washington, D. C Cress Webb O. E. Cullums Athens Wayne Webb Mae Shuttleworth Clyde Columbus Joe Hutchins Stewart Harold Cloud Vinton William Edwards Barberton George Lanning Margaret Edwards New Lexington Methodist Church William Abrams John Moore Hooper Busler Wellston Catherine Miller David Hite Bobby Emerick Alvin Howdyshell John Robert Callahan Hobby Morton Anna Lawrence Logan James Blankenship Canton Ruth Risher Denvertown Fred Blankenship Donald Lawson Carol Lawson Pythian Sisters Lodge Knights of Pythias Hall Score Anna Brown Jeanette Livingston Catherine Kellerman Grace Lines Vera Kirby Blankenship Howard Blankenship

Tax settlement started in Logan by Auditor Fitzgerald

Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald began the February tax settlement process in Logan on Tuesday.

Logan Social Notes from First Presbyterian Church Dinner

Logan A notes cover dish dinner at First Presbyterian Church in Logan Monday evening with 17 attendees. Officers Merle Karshner Francis Myers Joe Brown and W R Brandt led. songs performed by Hiles Warner Campbell Johnson Brown and others. devotionals by Mrs Engle and a Disciples study by Mrs Mutchmore.

Karshner Engle Bess Mutchmore Simon Peter Alfred Campbell Jessie McManigal Cecil Harding Jones Lucille Oeffler Dessie Hanna Ruth Heft

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Holds Regular Meeting

The Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority met in chapter rooms with Miss Maxine Notestone presiding. Delegates to the international convention in Atlantic City in June were Miss Martha Walsh and Miss Martha Magle, with alternates Miss Margaret Mary Kaiser and Mrs. Robert Burton. Miss Fanchion Blackston is recovering from an operation. Hostess committee for the next meeting includes several named members and Mrs. John Green.

Sigma Phi Gamma Maxine Notestone Martha Walsh Martha Magle Atlantic City Margaret Mary Kaiser Robert Burton Fanchion Blackston Miss Blackston Ruth Goodlve Evelyn Courter Margaret Mary Teresa Kaiser Belle Hockman Retha Lohr John Green

Mrs. Bert Bell to Lead WCTU Meeting at Stage Coach Inn

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet Friday at 7:30 PM at Stage Coach Inn with Mrs. Bert Bell in charge. Mrs. Paul Monks will head the hostess committee. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schempp observe their 50th wedding anniversary but no public celebration due to illness in the family.

Bert Bell Women’s Christian Temperance Union Stage Coach Inn Paul Monks Charles Schempp West Main St Schempp Mr. Schempp Laura Bartlett White First

Rochester couple return from Florida vacation

Mr and Mrs Rochester came back to their home Monday evening after a ten day trip to Florida, traveling back via Penn.

Concord Sunday School Meets at Russell Home

Concord Ohio Sunday School classes convened Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs William Russell with Alyce Sayre leading devotion and business. Easter services are planned for 2 30 p m at the local church with Rev W M George from Nelsonville.

Concord William Russell Alyce Sayre Leslie Kittle Edward Weiss Maynard Sayre Victor Sayre Elaine John Antle Cecil Antle Adrian Sayre Vern Wolfe Joe Stone Murray City Wilbur Antle Dayton Jacksonville Herbert Hartman Sandra Greens Run James Hartman Basil Roberts R. H. Werner Amos Austin Riley Wolfe Raymond Antle G. W. Antle Israel Linscott Linscott Shelter- Christian Endeavor Delorez Marcella John Davis

Attendance Good at Logan High School

Logan High School reports attendance from March 3 to March 28 averaging 93.55 percent for the school and 42.2 percent for students neither absent nor tardy. Room 21 leads with 96.56 percent, followed by Room 36BR at 94.68 and Room 20 at 94.45. Room 32S tops non tardiness at 50 percent, with Rooms 36R and 30 at 48.64 and 48.57 percent respectively.

Logan Logan High School Room 21 Room 36Br Room 20 Room 32S Room 36R Room 30

Fires Rage In Rockhouse Area Tuesday

A series of grass and forest fires spread across the Rockhouse area on Tuesday forcing extended firefighting efforts. The largest blaze near Hue in Hocking and Vinton Counties drew many from Camp Hocking with tower watchmen aiding from Rockhouse. Additional fires near Mack Shaw farm in Benton Township and south of town, plus a blaze in Sugar Grove, strained resources amid warm dry weather. Enrollees from Camp Hocking and Camp Zaleski assisted in battling the fires.

Logan Rockhouse Hue Hocking Vinton L. T. Worley Camp Hocking Mack Shaw Benton Township Bloomingville Ilesboro Sugar Grove Camp Zaleski

Revival Continues At Logan Church On S Culver St

Revival services at First Church of God Logan on S Culver St begin 7 30 each night with singing. They may run through next week beyond Easter Sunday. An Easter service will feature a pantomime of the Cross and a special evening program. The Churches of God unity meeting for Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys set for Corning Church of God next Sunday April 13 at 2 pm with Rev Hollie McClanahan speaker and Gospel Radio Trio performing.

Logan man charged with petty larceny in court today

Prosecutor Harley Meyer filed information in common pleas court charging Ernest Gray with petty larceny for allegedly stealing metal and a jackpost cap from the Northern Development Co. and Franklin Trust Co. valued at 11 dollars. Arraignment is set before Judge Phil Henderson today.

Fishing Attracts Clarence Allen And Clayt Kanade

Fishing around the city has drawn Clarence Allen and Clayt Kanade in the last few days. They have caught bass and lake eries in nearby streams around town.

Logan Clarence Allen Clayt Kanade

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