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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1938

Page

6

Hocking County Vested Choir to Appear in Pre Christmas Programs

Logan reports the Hocking County Vested Choir will present The Music of Bethlehem in pre Christmas programs. The group trains under county music supervisors and will perform in Gibisonville Murray City Union Furnace with selected pieces, solos, and choirs featuring boys and girls from multiple communities.

Hocking County Vested Choir Logan Gibisonville Murray City Union Furnace Bethlehem Heav'n Nature Melvin Harbarger Carbem Hill Lesboro Laurelville Rocktridge South Bloomingville Helen Laverty Martha Smith Grace Orr Jane Steele Janet White Lowise Rice Maxine Weitrich

Old Case Dismissed In Hacking Courts

Logan Okest district docket notes a civil case Mittie Ingmire v H G Hansel filed 1924, dismissed by Judge Phil Henderson as the plaintiff did not press. Also Donald Davis DUI case dismissed. Roger Mills Benton Township to face arraignment for assault. Henderson aims to clear remaining criminal matters before new court year.

Logan—Okest Common Pleas Phil Henderson Mittie Ingmire H. G. Hansel Donald Davis Mayor’s Court Common Pleas Court Roger Mills Benton Township Henderson

Miss Soliday Ordered to Columbus for Interview

Miss Margaret Soliday deputy county auditor was ordered Thursday to report to Columbus for an interview with officials of the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission after being informed she passed the Civil Service examination held recently.

Logan Margaret Soliday Columbus Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission

Divorce Awarded in Morgan Case

Logan Ruth Ann Morgen is granted divorce from Paul Wade Morgan on neglect grounds. Custody of three minor children goes to the mother. The defendant is ordered to pay $6 weekly child support starting December 17.

New Auto Sales Rise in Hocking County

Logan reports new automobile sales in Hocking County show gains ahead of mid November. New models stimulate late season purchases and drive stronger dealer activity in the region.

Hocking Co LOGAN Hocking County

Annual Church Convention Set for Logan

Logan will host the Ohio Church of the Nazarene annual convention March 7 to 9 with about 150 pastors attending. District Superintendent C. A. Gibson announced confirmation of the plan. The Logan Chamber of Commerce will cooperate to assist visiting clergy and guests.

Logan Ohio Church of the Nazarene Trict C. A. Gibson Columbus Logan Chamber of Commerce Fits

Home for Christmas Topic to be preached at local churches

Reverend Cecil H. Jones will preach Home for Christmas at First Presbyterian Church Sunday at 10 30 am He will also lead the Men's Bible Class during Sunday School hour Morning worship at St Matthew Lutheran Church begins at 10 with Reverend Amos L Heyde in the pulpit A Christmas service is set for 7 30 pm at St John Lutheran Church Laurel Township The St Matthew Church choir will provide music Church of Christ gathers at 10 15 am and 7 pm at the Junior Hall on East Main Street

Logan Cecil H. Jones First Presbyterian Church St. Matthew Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde St. John Lutheran Church Laurel Township St. Matthew Church Church of Christ E. Main St

Logan Biesser pleads guilty to DUI in Kinser court

Carl Bliz Biesser appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser to change his plea to operating a motor vehicle under the influence. He was fined $10 with costs and sentenced to 3 days in jail, reduced by 2 days served, plus a one year driving ban.

Logan Carl “Bliz” Biesser Dallas Kinser Kinser

Funeral services for William Erwin Sr at United Brethren Church

William Erwin Sr died Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:32 PM at United Brethren Church. Rev. Clendenen and Rev. White will officiate. Burial follows in Oak Grove Cemetery. In Logan, the state tax commission approved Ward Township trustees transferring 500 dollars from the road fund to the general fund.

LOGAN State Tax Commission Ward Township

Miss Leola Bowles Wins Essay Contest on Electric Cookery

Logan Miss Leola Bowles, a high school student, won the essay contest on Electric Cookery. She was informed Thursday that her paper was selected as the winning entry.

Logan Leola Bowles

Logan Social Notes Highlights From Local Meetings

Local society reports show Columbus and nearby towns hosting visitors, Grange meetings in Akron, and Christmas gatherings. Notables include Mrs. Homer Blackstone, Miss Catherine Stoughton, James R. Smoot heading to Chillicothe, and Cecil Jones addressing the Women's Union.

LOGAN Homer Blackstone Daniel Blackstone Fannie Blackstone Ralph Blackstone Columbus Earl Landis Owen Ocis Monte Fred Beverage Carbondale William Mowrey Akron Catherine Stoughton Esther Stoughton Fred Stoughton James R. Smoot Chillico

Ourselves Club Luncheon With Carol Service

Among Ourselves Club members enjoyed a 1 pm luncheon hosted by Mrs. Roy Crawford. Mrs. W R Brandt led. carols opened the program. Mrs. George Wonn discussed The Origin of Christmas and How It Is Celebrated.

Roy Crawford W. R. Brandt George Wonn A. T. Spears Bert Bell Elizabeth Green Walter Kleinschmidt Bell Spears

Toy distribution list grows with many families

Logan officials report requests from families and about 250 children will receive toys. Toys will be sorted by the ages of the children to match needs.

Logan

Remembered Journey From Rhine to Falls Township Farmer

Martin Nowacki born on the Rhine and later a Falls Township farmer recounts his European youth. At eighteen he worked on a Baltic Sea farm with twenty two families as tenants and soldiers’ horses. He recalls five daily meals, mid day whiskey rations, brick mason training, and Christmas gifts of clothing from the owner.

Logan United States Martin Nowacki Falls Township Rhine Nowacki Baltic Sea Germany America

Farmers Offered Help In Tree Planting In Hocking County

Farmers in Hocking County are urged to request CCC camp help for reforestation and to buy trees from state nurseries at nominal cost. Assistance will cover reforesting up to five acres, with home tracts near a highway for visibility.

Logan Hocking County CCC

Logan Man Killed by Hit Run Driver Had Ohio Rail Career

Logan resident LOGAN-William O'Dell aged 50 died when struck by a hit and run driver in Zanesville on Tuesday. He previously lived here where he started as a railroad man with the Hocking Valley Railroad. In recent years he lived in Lancaster and worked for Pennsylvania Lines as an engineer from Lancaster to Zanesville. His sister is Mrs. John Bownes of this city.

Logan William O'Dell Zanesville Hocking Valley Railroad Lancaster Pennsylvania Lines John Bownes

Weather Confusion in Logan Shifts Thermometer Readings

On Thursday morning in Logan the city faced a cold snap as main thermometers failed to agree. Readings varied from 14 degrees to 22 degrees above zero on Main Street causing confusion among residents.

Logan Main St

Social Security Expert To Visit Logan Tuesday

A Social Security Board representative will be at the Chamber of Commerce office from 12 to 2 p m Tuesday December 20 to answer questions of employers and employees about claims and account numbers. Many in Hocking County may be unaware of benefits due to estates of deceased wage earners who died before 65 after working since January 1 1937 under the Social Security Act. Benefits equal 3 percent of total salary earned since December 31 19. Persons with questions should attend for a personal interview.

LOGAN Social Security Board Chamber of Commerce B. A. Hall Hocking County

Former Doughboy Lectures Students on War Photos

Logan Corp. Bob Ingelston, a former doughboy and staff photographer in France with the U S Army, spoke at a joint assembly of Junior and Senior High School students Thursday afternoon about his wartime experiences.

Logan — Corp Bob Ingelston United States Army France

Hocking Beekeepers Organize Association Elects Officers

H. E. Kirk was elected president Fred Hugh was named vice president William Miller of South Logan secretary. The executive committee includes L. E. Strawn C. W. Ziegler Joe Woehrle and Oakey Bartholomew. Twenty members attended. Next meeting set for January 13.

H. E. Kirk Fred Hugh William Miller South Logan L. E. Strawn C. W. Ziegler Joe Woehrle Oakey Bartholomew

Firefighters to Hold Toys for Next Year Distribution

Fire Chief Rey Stallsmith announces that donated toys received after today will be kept for next year. Firefighters will sort and pack the toys this coming week to prepare for distribution on Christmas. A photo of the full collection is planned before distribution begins.

Logan Rey Stallsmith

Logan Man George Strausbaugh Noted Local Resident

George Strausbaugh of Columbus visited Logan on Thursday. He has long been a resident of the city and has worked for the Valley Public Service Company for several years.

Logan George Strausbaugh Columbus The Valley Public Service Company

Final Farm Meetings Planned in Hocking

Final farmers meetings for the season are planned next month in Hocking County. Events run January 16 17 at Laurelville and January 17 18 at Enterprise Institute with closing in Logan January 19 20. State lecturers include Law Steffy and Mrs. C E Duff. Local talent will perform and an exhibit of old family albums is featured.

Logan Laurelville Enterprise Institute Law Steffy Akron C. E. Duff North Canton Enterprise

Lash Couple Welcome Daughter In Local Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Here man Lash are parents of a daughter born here on Tuesday in a local hospital.

Logan Mrs. Hereman Lash

Stings Promoted as Remedy for Neuritis and Rheumatism

An advertisement touts B Stings as a safe remedy for neuritis rheumatism lumbago gout and kidney complaints. It claims endorsement by physicians and urges purchase at McKee Drug in Athens Ohio.

McKee Drug Athens Ohio

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