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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1942
Page
11
Fragmentary notes mention a committee asking representatives to consider reform of a district platform. References include possible guidance from Pov and a plan to center a union with figures tied to a policy initiative. The text references a city or district context and approval steps.
Logan City Council spent the longest session in years debating a water plant contract with Ohio Power Co and gas rate negotiations. The utility committee proposed a five year 2 cent per KW plan with standby tests. a $65 minimum monthly standby charge was favored. Action on gas rates was not taken while other items included a fence dispute survey and timber sale discussions.
Logan Hocking County totals 2101 registered men with 1448 in Logan, 280 in Laurelville, 238 in Murray City, and 135 in Carbon Hill. Illness prevented several from visiting registration sites prompting staff to register eight homes Tuesday.
The county board outlines procedures for returning ballots from outside the county to the local board. The new rule affects voters and election officers as they implement the process and enforcement details.
Logan Mr. and Mrs. Tom Van Curen of 460 Zanesville Ave received a letter from their son Wayne confirming his safe arrival in Iceland. He has been in service for several months. his address is Wayne 4 Van Curen 215 Q.M.C. 35004163 A.P.O. 810 Iceland.
Logan Sears Roebuck and Co at S Spring St reports a store remodel to create more floor space for new merchandise lines. A department moved to the basement including farm implements. new items include wool rugs hard surface linoleum work and sports clothing summer furniture unfinished furniture and a full building materials department plus doors roofing flooring windows and luggage. Soon sterling silver ware will be added and preparations are underway for a drugs and packets line requiring no pharmacist and for candies.
Mrs Willard Landis and Mrs Floyd Six hosted a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs Earl Landis and her niece Shirley Faye Six in Logan. Twenty eight guests attended at the Landis home with pink and white decor and corsages. A round robin letter to Odis Landis at Parris Island was sent during the day. Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority held committee meetings planning events for May 11 and future meetings.
The Priscilla Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs Helen Sigler home Bowen St Monday evening directed by Mrs Walter E Brehm with devotionals. Contests awarded to Mrs Brehm and Miss Eileen Knight. Refreshments served to listed members. They plan a potluck at Rachelmacher Park May 18. Grenova Council 316 moves to Bell Hall E Main St for regular 7 30 p m meetings. The New Deal Bridge club met at Mrs Pauline Ches hier Church St Monday evening.
Logan Bob Hay, brother of Mrs Hayes Pritchard and Mrs Mon Cook, writes from England to describe his service with the Canadian forces in the British Islands for over a year. He recently returned from a seven day London leave, meeting American soldiers, noting costs of 5 dollars daily, 50 cents movie shows though he paid 1.75, and high food costs.
Logan American Legion Auxiliary converts a session into action voting funds for welfare drives. They allocate 25 dollars to USO 20 to support a Buckeye Boys State participant 10 to United Chinese Relief and 10 to Boy Scout fund. Mrs Barton Hall to head Poppy Day Committee and memorial flowers will aid next month’s revenue. Membership chair Mrs J B Waldron reports 89 member quota reached.
Judge Phil Henderson overruled the motion for a new trial in the Helen Elder et al v. Industrial Commission of Ohio case. Plaintiffs were found to have a right to participate in the State Insurance Fund. Attorneys Adams and Rapp were capped at 500 dollars in fees. LOGAN- Bowling leader Tommy Walsh achieved a 248 score this week. He did not bowl regularly with a league team during the season that just ended.
Two tables were arranged for bridge. Awards went to Mrs. Merritt Rheinscheld and Miss Mabel Blosser. Lunch followed. Present were Mrs. Rheinscheld, Mrs. Frank Larimer, Miss Clara Graham, Miss Betty Kessler, Miss Margaret Rectenwald, Miss Evelyn Miller, Miss Gertrude Miller, Miss Blosser and Mrs. Cheshier. Cameo Club members will meet next Monday at Miss Margaret Rectenwalds.
Hocking County auditors and officials set a May goal of 36000 for war bonds and stamps. Kenneth Fitzgerald says general canvass plans are being prepared and contacts will be arranged to obtain subscriptions. Past monthly purchases were 12823 in December 194? 31404 in January and 19217 in February.
Logan senior class dinner was held Tuesday evening at the First Presbyterian Church with 55 students and 10 faculty guests. Samuel H. Dillon welcomed attendees, Paul Simson spoke for the class, and Dr. W S Gamertsfelder gave the principal address. The program featured music by the Logan High School Brass Sextet and songs America and The Star Spangled Banner. Herbert E Campbell of Haydenville funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the family home with Rev Mary Wahl officiating.
Logan Alford a truck driver from Ironton Route 1 and Irene Miller aged 19 secured a marriage license Monday. Irene is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James F Miller.
Logan reports that Hocking County scenic spots are well portrayed in the Enjoy Ohio booklet by the Ohio Development and Publicity Commission. The fifty page publication highlights state scenic spots with fourteen local park district pictures and two full page center photos featuring Gertrude Miller Miss Blosser and Mrs Cheshire.
Mrs Neal Beasley of Plain City had major surgery at Cherrington Hospital on Tuesday. Mrs Orville Ballenger and her son left the hospital Monday. Discharged Monday were Mrs Garnet Evans of Buchtel and Mrs William Drayton of Gore Route 1. Mrs Raymond Ellis of Logan was admitted Monday for treatment.
Judge Phil Henderson presides as Mildred Burton sues Robert Burton for divorce directing the defendant to pay six dollars weekly for two children during the case. The court also grants fifty dollars for attorney fees to the plaintiff.
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