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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
8
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Logan commissioners study appointing a county purchasing agent to streamline buying. No decision before year end. new board takes oath January 6. Plan envisions department heads requesting supplies, audit certification, and competitive bidding to cut costs amid expected revenue decreases.
Winners of the residential decorating contest sponsored by the Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity were announced today. Top honors went to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Breese of 532 East Hunter Street, with the cup to be presented. Second place went to Karl Hartman of East Front Street for $5, and third to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brehm of Mound Street for $3. Judging occurred Sunday evening. announcement had been withheld until today.
Reorganization announced at the Extension Service Office with Ray Stump of Perry Township as chairman. Members include Fred Thrush Honey Fork Carl Harden Washington Township Wayne Frantz Falls Township and Wilson Ross Laurelville. They will attend the district meeting at Athens on Tuesday Jan 14 to plan a county egg auction and establish a district marketing unit.
Two Logan plants continued a Christmas custom with gifts for workers. Logan Clay Product Co. gave a turkey to each of its employees, 125 birds arriving from Vinton County. Logan Pottery Co. presented a dam to each of its 40 employees.
The Logan City Council approved an annual appropriations ordinance totaling 939,620 with carries from 1940 around 2,000. Funds include health, safety, service, waterworks, and cemetery budgets plus wages for council, mayor, clerk, auditor, treasurer, and other offices. A hearing on Motherwell Avenue and an alley vacation was set, and a payroll tax delinquency settlement of 2,200.10 plus 232.32 was proposed for three years. Marriage permit issued to Homer Kittle and Gladis Stover.
Logan Mayor Dallas Kinser issues a proclamation for Christmas observance praising Christ the Savior birth and the spirit of giving. He extends season's greetings to citizens and wishes a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Logan notes detail a party for Miss Betty Jean Friend at her Hill Street home with 14 attendees. Bruce Wright returns from Camp Shelby to spend the holidays with family. Mrs. Agnes McKenzie of Toronto visits relatives, bringing a photo of a son overseas in the Canadian Flying Corps. Mr. and Mrs. John Pierce plan a holiday trip to Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Lawrence Kleinschmidt visits from Washington D C and works at the Government Bureau of Standards. Robert Schmitter returns from Cherrington Hospital after appendicitis surgery.
Indictments against Clyde Robinson and Dale Harrison were noticed Monday by Judge Phil A. Henderson. Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen indicated he desired the action. Robinson faces assault in a menacing manner and Harrison is charged with malicious destruction.
Russell Keyes writes from Panama that he has arrived safely and plans to live there for five years. He says he likes the country and his sister Miss Thelma Keyes will join him later as Mrs Keyes leaves to Panama.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Turner announce the birth of a son Saturday morning in this city. The child named Logan Turner joins the family with relatives already awaiting news.
Orchardists from Hocking, Ross and Pickaway counties will gather in Laurelville on January 3. Speakers include Prof. T. H. Parks and Prof. C C. Allison from Ohio State University.
Logan post office reports its busiest Christmas season on record doubling prior totals. Over the nine days before Christmas it handled 85 215 cards and 660 parcel bags, with 1939 figures showing 81 968 cards and 667 parcel sacks for the ten days before Christmas.
Government in Hocking County adds three physicians to assist with physical examinations. Dr. Victor Simiele of Logan Dr. C. T. Grattidge of Laurelville and Dr. E. A. Person of Murray City join Drs H. M. Boocks and Allan A. Cole of Logan in examining registrants for the January 20 quota departure to camp.
Walter F. Kennedy of Pittsburgh and William J. Guess of Lancaster were fined $100 and costs each after the Magisterate court hearing. State Highway Patrolmen arrested them on U S Route 33 west of Logan Sunday morning. They face suspension of driving rights.
The Class B sectional tournament will be staged in Logan on March 7 8 and 15 16. The Southwest Ohio Athletic Board announced the plan mirroring last year's two week spread to accommodate games.
Hocking County dog owners are urged by Dog Warden Howard Brooks to register pets before January 20 to avoid penalties. Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald notes tags went on sale December 1 and registrations have begun.
Logan Hocking County receives expanded CCC enrollment quota for six months. The quota is set at 45 and applications are being accepted at the relief office.
Mrs Francis Lomax of McArthur who had been treated at Cherrington Hospital came home Sunday. William Coe of Carbon Hill, a mine accident victim, was discharged Sunday and Mrs Kenneth Doo little of Carbondale went home Saturday.
Logan church plans a Christmas Eve service from 11 PM to midnight with Scripture readings and anthems led by Mrs Harriet Gibson Weymueller and Mrs Evelyn Underwood on organ. Preceded by meditation from 10:30 to 11, the program includes choral anthems by Heyser Dickinson Gaul Mueller and a solo by Walter Prather.
Logan The county school office will be closed from this evening until the morning of January 2, as stated by Supt. Samuel H. Dillon. The closure is shorter than the schools’ vacation but required so the superintendent can return before school reopens January 6. Miss Josephine Rush will serve as office secretary, replacing Mrs. William Rutter on January 3.
Progress is being made on the new addition at the Sun Glow plant. The 44 by 60 two story brick and concrete structure is about half finished. The lower floor will house sample making with small machines. the second floor adds to the cabinet room.
Advertisement touts Lower's Prescription for bronchitis asthma severe coughs and colds. Highlights relief for troublesome coughs and urges purchase at drug stores. Priced 60 cents and 1.20 dollars per bottle and made by C. Lower Chemist Marion Ohio.
Carl Hoskins returned home early Monday morning from Camp Shelby where he trained. He has been attached to the post office since his arrival and will live with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wonn, his mother, until December 31.
A series of revival meetings opens at the First Christian Church on Iron Street at 7 30 p m Thursday December 26. Rev A F Pinnell pastor will be in charge with services nightly through January 6.
Miss Dorothy Albaugh from New Straitsville resigns from teaching in the Adult Education program. She will move to Washington D C to take a government stenographic position.
Logan county farmers institutes hold a meeting at the courthouse at 1 30 o clock on Tuesday January 21 with J P Schmidt state supervisor in attendance.
Mrs Ruth Bennington of this city traveled to Columbus Monday and spoke on Station WHKC at 2 45 p m The program topic was Christmas Hazards.
Motion for a new trial has been filed by Hazel Laufersweiler's defense in the case against the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Judge Phil Henderson recently held the plaintiff is entitled to participate in the state compensation funds.
Gibisonville hosts Logan Junction City for a basketball game on January 3 during the holiday period. Officials hope to schedule another Friday evening contest if possible.
Snow in Arctic regions often appears red or green due to tiny microscopic plants living on the surface.
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