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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1939
Page
14
Logan Council approves funding for a new fire truck and cemetery improvements including a new burial area expansion. The vote authorizes the bond issue with amendments and specific insurance and fee provisions.
The Saletan Association for special executive week placed receptacles for the election people in public places. Several organizations announced their intentions to place these containers publicly. The piece includes reflective lines about life and love and ends with a signature.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Kivaniane Latertain Voorys and Naetruetore, with stray letters and phrases. The readable portion names these two individuals and the word White, suggesting a partial item or notice referencing people and a color or group.
Local society notes recount visits and greetings from Western Monty with mentions of Hattie Bry Deere and other attendees. The piece lists social calls and brief movements among residents, highlighting community connections and shared events.
The match saw high winds and wet conditions with Sibu Werner and Cito Wer among the players. In two weeks, the team will face Mes thriner for the series final warrant.
The Twelvewt unit of the American Legion met informally and planned the spring conference at Oak Mill on May 4 with registrations due by May 7. Mrs. Ada ne received a history plaque, Chinese checkers winners were announced, and refreshments followed a program with music.
Women's missionary group gathered at the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon for a program on spiritual life. Mrs. Thomas Connor led the session with meditations and readings by Mrs Hanwell and Mrs Maymond. plans were announced for a May meeting and a youth outreach event at the Presbyterian Church.
Students and faculty at the junior high announce a Friday evening party in the gym. The entertainment committee led by Miss Saran Holes and two other faculty members will supervise dancing with refreshments served.
Late And Care celebrated her fourth birthday on Monday with arrangements led by Supt GQ. B. Carr and Mrs. John Be. Krieg. Attendees included Marionie Krieg, Marti n Saxton, Jane Render hatn Nis, ANN Schultheins, Nahey White, Jean Maas, and Mary Lou Geatin. Fellows and Rebekats held a joint meeting to observe the anniversary of the Orden with a dinner and program.
Mrs Cora Carpenter widow of Jon B Carpenter aged about years died at her home in Yaron Tonneniy last night. Surviving children include Blanche Kellen of Washington Township and Charles C Carpenter of Hocking County along with Claude C Carpenter. Funeral services will be held at Enterprise United Brethren Church Thursday morning with burial at Comenary Cemetery.
Homer Blackaton Jagonimi carrier pleaded guilty to tampering with United States mail before Commissioner Paty Newton in Columbus. He was bound over for federal grand jury proceedings after an investigation found mail addressed to City Loan Co. of Lancaster involved in the tampering case.
Mrs Clarence Woodard of the city underwent an operation Tuesday for appendectomy. Her husband recently recovered from a similar procedure at Cherrington Hospital.
Supt. G. E. Carr will travel to Welleton this evening to join a gathering of Southeast Ohio District superintendents. The meeting at the Thawan hotel includes dinner as a feature.
Street work paused amid unclear conditions with temporary halt affecting ongoing improvements. Local officials advised residents to expect delays and await further guidance on next steps.
Preparations proceed for opening Logan pool on Memorial Day with extended hours and safety measures. Officials expect community use and plan water access, volunteer staffing, and maintenance work to ready facilities for summer events.
A major slip occurred on the Rush Creek road near Tarion Town during reinervating works. Large sections of rock and earth slid onto the highway and trees, the biggest records show in township history. The event affected mail route One and a Bagar Grove area, with ongoing efforts to clear and secure the road.
In common pleas court Tuesday Merrill Spacey filed for divorce from Vicanor Tyackey a minor with neglect and willful absence for over three years. The case cites a period of absence exceeding three years and seeks legal action accordingly.
Obituary notice for Mrs. Heft a Rockbridge resident who died Tuesday. Mentions daughter Helen Jane and siblings Joan McDonnell and Mrs Willis Udonnet. Funeral services at Advent Christian Church with Rev. Pichara officiating. Burial at View Cemetery.
The Rev Neal Hutchman of Athens will preach at 1 Sunn Theravtay evening in Logan at the Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements for the meeting were made by Rev C B Clendenen, pastor.
A marriage license was issued Tuesday to John Lawrence Hutchison, 71, a mechanic from Logan, and Phylia Irene Miripauer, 19, of Gore. Hutchison is listed as son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hutchison, while Miripauer is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Millibauer.
Logan Keth Willems an eighth grader was chosen to represent city schools in the state spelling contest in Columbus on Saturday. He won the elimination contest held in the city Monday. Sectional winners in the same city join Willems in the event.
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