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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1948

Page

3

Logan council votes to discard controversial sergeant proposal

At the December 14 meeting Logan city council unanimously moved to throw out a bill creating a police sergeant position with a higher salary than the chief. Patrolmen Wilbur Stout and Clifford Hopkins argued the plan was unnecessary and discriminatory. The body also discussed water department deficits and traffic light timing to improve warnings, plus requests on health nurse mileage pay and jukebox license fees with no immediate action.

Logan Wilbur Stout Clifford Hopkins Sam Bright Bright Ward Chase Water Works Department C. Wood Bowen Council Harry Shaw Frank Fox H. G. Southard

Mary Nelson and Myrl Coakley Wed in Logan Home

In Nelsonville and Logan residents Mary Louise Nelson and Myrl E. Coakley were married at 9:30 p m last Wednesday in the couple’s Logan home. Rev Leland A. Griffith officiated before a candlelit fireplace with palm and floral decor. The bride wore aqua crepe with rhinestone trim. attendants included Esther Entler. Best man was Homer Goss. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the couple’s home and the groom runs Myrl’s Grocery and Service on Zanesville Ave.

Nelsonville Mary Louise Nelson Harley Juniper Myrl E. Coakley J. G. Coakley Logan West Hunter St Leland A. Griffith Methodist Episcopal Church Esther Entler Walter Harbarger Joe Gompf Roland Pierce Myrl's Grocery Zanesville Ave

Kiwanis Logan hears 1948 annual achievement report

Kiwanis president Lou Graham presided over his final Logan chapter meeting as James Rimelspach delivered the 1948 achievement report. Cleon Tucker to preside starting Jan. 4. The program featured perfect attendance honors, a singing quartet, and multiple recognitions for long-standing members.

Logan Kiwanis Lou Graham James Rimelspach Cleon Tucker Blosser Ralph Poston John Sherwood Sheldon Cox Harry Shaw S. E. Erbaugh Carlos Gaffin Vernie Woodard Kerwood Martin Eber Mowery Worthington Park Graham Dr. Gaffin Dr. C. F. Rauch Jack Pierce Lou Riggs Howard Ralston Kiwanis Club Walter Prather N. M. Brown Richard Farmer Kenneth Bright Kentucky Ensign Charles Rauch Jack Rauch Dr. C F. Raewen

Hocking County Dairy Service Co-Op Meet Set for Monday

The second annual meeting will be in the courthouse auditorium at 1 p.m. Harold C. Ruggles says officers will be elected constitution changes discussed and the new county wide milk testing program reviewed. Dr Fordyce Ely of Ohio State University will speak.

LOGAN Hocking County Dairy Service Cooperative Harold C. Ruggles Ruggles Fordyce Ely Ohio State University

Auto Collision Damages Logan Vehicle on West Hunter Street

Logan resident Ed ward Dalton reported his Logan car damaged in a Monday collision on West Hunter Street after being struck by a Lancaster vehicle operated by Maxine Murphy. Police noted the Dalton car was parked when hit.

Logan Edward Dalton Maxine Murphy Lancaster Dalton W. Hunter St

Poultrymen To Meet LOGAN

County poultry raisers will gather in Logan on Wednesday for an interest meeting. County extension agent Harold Ruggles says D. D. Moyer poultry specialist from Ohio State University will address the session.

Logan Harold Ruggles D. D. Moyer Ohio State University

Addition and remodeling set at Logan Sharff's store

Logan Sharff's women's clothing store on West Main Street undergoes expansion by adding the former Myers shoe repair location. The new outlet will connect via an inside archway and carry the regular women’s clothing line. Local contractor William Loomis is remodeling, with occupancy slated for mid January.

Logan Sharff West Main St Myers Shoe Repair William Loomis

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