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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1940

Page

6

Logan Council Learns of Delinquent State Payments

Logan Ohio council reports $2210 owed to the State Industrial Commission for 1933 to 1938, plus $232 for relief labor from 1931 to 1934, based on city payrolls and certified by the county auditor. Council asks for detailed findings and to settle the claim, and considers jail maintenance payments and new two hour parking checks by police.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Logan Council Logan State Industrial Commission Hocking County Commission Council The Industrial Commission Ward Chase Kinser R. R. Loomis

Poling Boy Receives Forehead Wound At Play Neighbor Home

Seven year old Logan Larry Poling of Zanesville Avenue sustained a severe forehead wound Tuesday evening after falling from a porch while visiting a playmate. He required medical attention at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan - Larry Russell Poling Zanesville Ave Cherrington Hospital

Red Cross First Aid Certificates to Be Awarded

Logan junior and senior high pupils who completed the Red Cross first aid course will receive certificates at a joint assembly in the senior auditorium at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon.

Logan Red Cross

Officers to be elected by Hocking County Society directors

The Hocking County Agricultural Society directors will elect officers on Saturday January 4. Two new board members will join the directorate from the recent fair election, Lee Karr from South Perry and James McNamee of this city.

Logan Hocking County Agricultural Society Lee Karr South Perry James McNamee

Court Overrules Defense Motion in Hamilton Damages Case

The court overruled a defense motion in the damages suit by Lawrence Hamilton by his father Don Hamilton against Virgil J. Harley. The judge granted Harley 20 days to plead further.

Logan Lawrence Hamilton Don, Hamilton Virgil J. Harley

Logan Euterpean Club meets with Mozart focus and student plays

December meeting at Mrs. Charles Bell’s home featured Mozart program with arias and duets by Mrs. R. R. Lanning Mrs. F Meade Bowen Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Alfred Carpenter. Closing numbers included a Symphony duet and a vocal solo. Other social items covered include a Bible class gathering and Pastime Club bridge.

C. S. Clarke Alfred Carpenter Clarke Hugh Meldrim Wilbur Lanning Harley Meyer Harold Techau Allen Adams F. Meade Bowen Mary Louise Bowen Carpenter J. G. Cole Howard Kirk Elizabeth Collison R. R. Lanning Margaret Lutz Meldrim Wal

Gridder Faces Complications From Recurrent Arm Injury

Logan Rodney Thompson of Hamden continues to suffer arm problems after a shoulder fracture in football eleven weeks ago. A door impact three weeks later caused another break, then a Tuesday elbow strike prompted medical X rays at Cherrington Hospital showing no new fracture.

Logan Rodney Thompson A. E. Thompson Hamden Cherrington Hospital

Glenova Council 316 D of A formed in Logan

Logan reports a new D of A council named Glenova Council No. 316. The institution is set for Thursday night December 12 at Bell Hall starting 7:00. Charter members must attend with Mrs Pribble Wilson as instituting officer and the Gallipolis degree team present. Mrs Earl Landis organized the council.

Logan High Girls Observe Health Day

The Skot, Logan High School Girls Athletic Association weekly, will publish Friday December 13 to celebrate health day. Editor Eleanor Anthony with assistant Jane Karshner leads a staff including Julia Donahue Martha Ann Kinser Jean Hurley Marguerite Riggs and Eileen Rutherford.

Logan Skot Girls Athletic Association Logan High School Eleanor Anthony Jane Karshner Julia Donahue Martha Ann Kinser Jean Hurley Marguerite Riggs Eileen Rutherford

School officials visit Gallipolis for committee work

To Inspect School LOGAN Supt G E Carr and Principal H E Kirk of Junior High School went to Gallipolis Tuesday for a committee evaluating the high school there. In Kirk’s absence J R Hankison leads the principal’s office at the Junior High.

Logan G. E. Carr H. E. Kirk Gallipolis

Auditor Kenneth R Fitzgerald Improves at Home

Logan residents report continued improvement by Auditor Kenneth R Fitzgerald at his residence on West Hunter Street, reflecting progress in his health and daily functioning.

Logan Kenneth R Fitzgerald W. Hunter St

Guanaye Cormorant Flies to Fish in Air Unlike Peers

The guanaye, a Peruvian cormorant, marks a unique fishing approach by hunting from the air while other cormorants pursue prey underwater.

Hocking Nine Attend Wooster Egg Auction Visit

Nine members of the Hocking County delegation toured Wooster visiting an egg auction plant and a 5,000 laying hen farm. They observed 659 cases of eggs sold in 90 minutes and inspected a Locker storage plant similar to a proposed county facility. The group will hold a final poultry meeting at the courthouse and prepare for the Athens district gathering on December 17.

Wooster Hocking County R. E. Cray Athens

Three Legion Posts Plan Joint Meeting

Murray City Laurelville and Logan American Legion Posts plan a joint meeting at the local post rooms next Tuesday evening. Speakers include J. J. Saslavsky department adjutant W. L. DeWeese state membership officer and M. M. Carothers editor of the American Legion News. A social session and lunch will follow the program.

Logan Murray City Laurelville Logan American Legion J. J. Saslavsky W. L. DeWeese M. M. Carothers The American Legion News

Work Progress on Route 33 Improvements at Logan

Hussey and Holderman hold the contract and push ahead on U. S. Route 33 improvements in Logan. They laid a long brick section Tuesday and applied an asphalt filler taking advantage of clear weather.

LOGAN W. Hunter St Hussey and Holderman

Logan business men entertained at breakfast

A group of 40 business and professional men in Logan were entertained with a breakfast at the Ohio Power Co dining room on E Main St Tuesday morning. S. H. Sebold S. W. Murphy and Roger W. Friend served the breakfast prepared by Miss Frances Jackson Mrs Edna Anthony Logan and Miss Ellen McCoy Newark.

Cadiz Meet Se Ohio Officials Discuss Regional Organization

Supt Samuel H. Dillon of this city joined Supt C W Mallett Morgan County and Charles E Knowles Guernsey County on a trip to Cadiz for a county superintendent meeting. Southeast Ohio officials lead the discussion as Cadiz area superintendents consider forming a similar organization.

LOGAN Samuel H. Dillon C. W. Mallett Morgan County Charles E. Knowles Guernsey County Cadiz Southeast

Propose Extension of Rural Mail Route to South Logan

An inspection Tuesday reviewed extending the rural route south over the Nickel Plate road to serve South Logan residents. The revised route would have carriers serve frontages with one or two exceptions, requiring residents to walk at most a square to reach their boxes. Bill Miller petitioned for the added service.

Logan Nickel Plate Road South Logan Bill Miller

Low Bid For Six Inch Pipe Extension To Heine Plant

Logan James B. Clow and Son of Coshocton submitted the lowest bid for cast iron pipe to extend the water line to the Heine Packing Co. plant on the south side. The bid was 9 12 cents per foot for 500 feet of six inch pipe.

Council Loomis WPA Angle View Berlin Hickory Sts Goose Creek Water Fund Sun Glow Plant Motherwell Ave LOGAN James B. Clow and Son Coshocton Heine Packing Co

Straitsville Honor Roll Is Announced

NEW STRAITSVILLE The latest honor roll for New Straitsville schools lists students by grade. First through Twelfth grades name numerous students including John Beattie, Brid get Campbell, Janet Downs, James Starner, John Cotterman, Karen Donaldson, Juanita Babbs, Barbara Harris, Delores Coakley, Jim my Waldie, Dora Jo Locke, Margie Delaney, Patsy Renkert, Dick Eberts, Lil lian Shuttleworth, Rose Ann Blank enship, Bert Green, Marion Abram, Joe Begley among others.

New Straitsville John Beattie Bridget Campbell Janet Downs Leah Jean Hinerman Betty Jean Hoops Phyllis Summers Celeste Stewart James Starner John Cotterman Karen Donaldson Ronald Eberts Anna Marie Fletcher Barbara Ann Foster Miram Green Shirley Rushin Billie Jean Sauvage Donna Smith Marian Smith Billy Wade Juanita Babbs Joan Downs Barbara Harris Eddie Lawson Roland Pierce Russell Starner Delores Coakley Jackie Blosser Jo Ann_ Ennis Dorothy Dishon Joann Humphrey Della Bachus Laura Eckhart Jimmy Waldie Billy Rushin Marcia Gill Betty Mae Emerick Roy Grandy Betty Jean Riley Lois Carolyn Wilson Pat Blaney Homer Blosser Jack Kemper Dora Jo Locke Beverly Savage Eloise Woodruff Marion Abram Edgar Albaugh Patricia Connors Patricia Callahan Bob Emerick Billie Ross Joe Begley John Connor Abraham Hatem Mary Holcomb Alvin Howdyshell Barbara Otstot Arthur Ruck Esther Wolfe

Logan-Gilbert Watkins Returned by Sheriff and Deputies

Logan-Gilbert Watkins was brought back from Cincinnati by Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Deputy Nellis Smith. Local officers sought him on a charge of non-support and he awaits arraignment.

Logan Gilbert Watkins Cincinnati Joe Farbearn Nellis Smith

Neon Police and Fire Dept Sign Unveiled in Logan

A new neon sign for the Police and Fire Department was erected on Tuesday and lit that evening. The green legend reads Police and Fire Dep't.

Logan Police and Fire Department

Odd Fellows Elect Officers in Homecoming Program

Logan-Mineral Encampment 91 of the Odd Fellows named Warner Lehman as chief patriarch during their election Monday evening as part of the home coming. Harry Shaw was chosen senior warden James Tucker junior warden Willis Lehman high priest A Hayes Moore trustee Rolland Bright treasurer Frank St Clair secretary. Additional officers to be appointed before installation after the new year. The encampment backed Rolland Bright for grand treasurer, a position he presently holds. Lunch followed the meeting served by C B Hull Frank St Clair and R W Comly.

Logan Mineral Warner Lehman Harry Shaw James Tucker Willis Lehman A. Hayes Moore Rolland Bright Frank St. Clair

Porterfield Dies in Spokane Lawyer and builder of savings trust

R E Porterfield of Spokane Washington dies before his 79th birthday born Mendota Illinois he studied at Lake Forest Princeton and Columbia He founded a Spokane savings association and served as secretary until 1936 He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann Porterfield and two sons Robert B and Howard J Funeral services were held in Spokane

Spokane Presbyterian Church Rotary Club Robert B Howard J. Porterfield

Logan High School Graduate Joins Army Clerical Division

Joe Stoughton of this city underwent a medical exam in Columbus on Monday for entrance into military service. He will report to Ft. Hayes this week and be assigned to clerical work in a new division. He is a Logan High School graduate and has worked in newspapers since graduation.

Logan Joe Stoughton Columbus Ft. Hayes Logan High School

Embarked With AEF Just 22 Years Ago

Logan note on Melrose Harbaugh marks December 13 anniversary of his voyage home from France after serving with the AEF. He embarked in France 22 years ago, reflecting on that milestone in his city.

AEF Logan Melrose Harbaugh France

Straitsville Class To Present Comedy

The New Straitsville High School junior class will stage Meet The Folks a three act comedy Friday Dec 13 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Florence Shuttleworth Edgar Albaugh Bob Emerick Billie Ross Marian Abram Jack Daugherty Catherine Miller Caroline Owings Rob Roy Walters Dot Williams and Jack Abram. Directed by Helen Louise Schmidt.

New Straitsville New Straitsville High School Florence Shuttleworth Edgar Albaugh Bob Emerick Billie Ross Marian Abram Jack Daugherty Catherine Miller Caroline Owings Rob Roy Walters Dot Williams Jack Abram Helen Louise Schmidt

Judge Grants Wife Separation and Maintenance

Judge Phil A. Henderson grants Leona Hoskins separation from Harold Hoskins in a decree citing cruelty. Divorce not sought. two children awarded to the mother with the husband ordered to pay $6 weekly support. Married June 29, 1929.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Inc el Coventry Germany Midlands Poling Member Federal Reserve System Ter Prather George C. Shaw Anthony Toerner John T. Underwood Dawes Robert Gates Dawes Ohio University Dale Engle O. A Logan Theater Guild L. O. Bart S. Market St Paul Monks Bess Mutchmore Stanley Baker Market St Lawrence Hack Judson Shriner J. E. Frasure Baker Charles Achauer Frasure H. J. Unverzagt Hack Shriner James Barker Clinton Webb Unver Earl Landis West St Gridder D. of A Glenova Council Logan High Hocking Straitsville Fred C. Sanders Trae Crrv Loan and Guaranty Company S. Court ST Odd Fellows R. E. Porterfield Straitsville Class Wv. Yaw S. Court Street Athens National Bank
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