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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1938
Page
2
In Logan a crowd of about 100 WPA workers protested recent firings as WPA official Don Montmore investigated complaints. The protest highlighted alleged layoffs to remove loafers, with union-like calls for hearings and a promised conference with foremen to hear their side.
Marie Miller files a suit against Leslie Murdock seeking 275 dollars for damages from a November 6 1938 motor accident on Route 75 near Bremen road. Her car was driven that day by her nephew Paul Mounts and she alleges negligence by the defendant caused the collision and listed damages.
Kenneth Byers from Logan county was released and returned to his home Monday from White Cross Hospital in Columbus after treatment at Cantwell Cliffs State Park.
Multiple notices filed in Ohio and West Virginia papers. heirs and creditors alerted. K R Crislip seeks authority to sell estate property of Daniel Moffman for debts in Athens County Probate Court Case 1004. Sheriff sale announced for CG Littler goods at Athens Athena Pastry Shop with cash terms.
Logan conducts a Tuesday night session with discussions on an appropriation ordinance, light contract terms, fund transfers, and police car replacement. An emergency contract is approved for current purchases, while the long term lighting deal is tabled for two weeks.
Pearl Timberlake received the third degree at a special Mingo Lodge of Masons meeting in Logan. Luther Timberlake, past master, presided as master for the ceremony, marking the second recent instance of a father conferring the degree on his son.
Logan schools set new enrollment records for the Junior Red Cross this year, with room receipts totaling $34.75 across East West Central Junior and Senior buildings. A $17.50 check was sent to national headquarters. the remaining funds support local Junior Red Cross services and national publications sent to schools.
Logan W. F. Smith county sanitary engineer will lecture at county rural high schools on rural sewage disposal. He has prepared a farm home model with septic tank and drainage system to show how the system prevents water supply contamination. The lecture series will begin soon.
Logan-Francis Loper was arrested Monday by Deputy Rudolph Brandt after an affidavit filed in Magistrate S. B. Whitehart’s court charged intoxication and disorderly conduct. His guilty plea resulted in a $50 fine plus costs and commitment to the county jail.
Logan Glenis Edward Smyers age 25 a Nelsonville mechanic and Hazel Frances age 19 at home daughter of Frank Vanatta were issued a marriage license in Union Furnace.
Former parishioners in Gallipolis learn Rev. F. E. Brinin stool has been called from Charleston West Virginia to lead the First Baptist Church at Manningston West Virginia.
Hamlin Lodge No 714 Gore merged with Hocking Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows in Logan Tuesday evening. 28 Hamlin members transfer to Hocking Valley. Gore building to be disposed of. 50 year badge presented to Edward Primmer. attendees from Bremen South Perry Mt Vernon Columbus.
Paul W. Gabriel sues Norma Jean Gabriel for divorce on grounds of neglect of duty. Married June 22 1934 and have no children.
Logan Merl Dupler of Rockbridge owns a dog that does many tricks and has been invited to present a program at the Marion Township Parent-Teacher Association meeting on January 13.
Logan ranking shows top pupils named Tuesday across subjects. Tommy Brehm led algebra 37 of 40, science 73 of 85, and Latin 29 of 100. Betty Moriarty and Jane Karshner tied English 9 with 33 of 100, Shirley Barker and Charles Rauch tied English 8 with 78 of 90, Ruth Clendenen English 7 with 69 of 90, Robert Sinnott arithmetic 8 with 39 of 40, Martha Lee arithmetic 7 with 31 of 40.
Logan Tuesday afternoon logan officials and poultry men gathered at the courthouse at 1 30 for a planning session. They outlined Hocking County's participation in the World Poultry Congress set for next summer in Cleveland.
Excavation began Tuesday afternoon for a new city water well pump house. Tests completed by week end show readiness to equip and place the well in operation.
November meeting of the Farm Women's group will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Smoot 172 Mound St. Friday Dec 16 from 10 30 to 3 30 devoted to rug making The History of Rug Making will be discussed by Mrs Smoot during the morning program Mrs Charles Salts will discuss the same subject and there will be a question and answer period on Home Making during the morning session A potluck lunch There will be a business session in the afternoon conducted by Mrs Paul H Shaw Roll call will be answered by My Favorite Christmas Recipe An exchange of gifts will be held.
Citizens Savings Association liquidation struggles on as bids for remaining assets failed to gain court approval. Two offers of 10,100 and 11,100 were submitted by Elmer O Heath and Rol and Grace, with Judge Phil Henderson to act. State official William H Kreeger had sought permission to sell assets previously.
Negro prisoner Logan-Frank Ford at Hocking County Jail drew a pencil copy of a photograph and finished the image in colors with crayons.
Newton Spencer chaired a partial Red Cross roll call report filed Tuesday for Rural Hocking County. The list tallies contributions from Murray City, Laurelville, Carbon Hill, Gore, New Pittsburg, Webb Summit, Laurelville Route 180, Rockbridge, Good Hope, and Isle of Man note with a combined total of at least $35 plus regional sums. The Isle of Man remark stands as an unrelated coastal aside.
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