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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1940
Page
12
Logan announces D. Melvin Heft will become Hocking County purchasing agent starting January 1. Heft will also serve as commissioners’ clerk as the board adopts a centralized requisition system with funds certification and vendor payment controls to streamline county operations.
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Judge E L Ewing issued three marriage licenses over the weekend. Leslie Nice 20 and Mary Beal 15 of Sand Run were paired, alongside George Woods 22 of Lancaster and Leona Helber 17 of Logan. Russell Smith 21 of Glouster and Dorothea Milhorn 21 of Glouster were also licensed.
Heavy rains halt Goose Creek WPA improvement work until Jan 2. About 45 men affected after several weeks on site. 400 feet of brick flooring completed on enclosure over the stream. Excavation for new brick and concrete enclosure progresses.
Logan County Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald reported to duty after a two month absence following a serious operation at Crile Clinic Cleveland. He has shown steady improvement since the surgery.
At Logan Hospital a blood transfusion was given to Andrew Wood a Logan area youth ill with pneumonia His condition remains serious Cherrington Hospital treated Sue Coakley for tonsil surgery and Janice Lee Hammer for her condition Mrs Thomas Williams has returned home in Nelsonville Frank McBride a railroad conductor is improved and receiving treatment
Logan report states fixtures from the Neikirk store in the Braddock building on East Main Street have been acquired by Josef Brashares of Enterprise who began removal Monday. The building is planned for razing soon after the new year. Walter Blosser shows improved condition after Saturday praemine poisoning.
Announcement from Logan notes the engagement of Berdina Eberst daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Eberst to Claude Riggs son of Mrs Mary Riggs both employed at Logan Chakeres Theater. No wedding date set. Community notes detail a large holiday family gathering at Mrs John Lees on W Second St Sunday with numerous relatives from nearby towns and cities visiting through New Year.
Announcement is being made by Mr and Mrs Frank Vanatta of their daughter Alice to Edward K Hamilton of this city. Their marriage will be an event of the coming summer. Miss Vanatta is a Union Furnace High School graduate. Hamilton is a Logan High School graduate and works in the mechanical department of The Logan Republican.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Green hosted a Saturday dinner on E Main Street in honor of Mr and Mrs Everett Green of Chicago. Also attending were Mrs Hortense Mahaffey of Buchtel, Mr and Mrs Arthur Green and family, and Mr and Mrs Lew Reynolds along with the hosts.
The Hammon family gathered at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hammon Sunday for a dinner party. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hammon, Miss Doris Hammon, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hammon and daughter Eloise, and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hammon and son Jerry.
Logan reports Ash Cave total registrations for 1940 at 81 545, up about 7 000 from 1939 and below the 1938 peak of 85 447. September 1940 led with 15 464 visitors, with October and July also high, and 44 states plus D C among visiting locations. Hawaii and Canada sent six visitors each. Ranger Lewis Jones notes growing interest in what visitors come to see.
Local society notes record visits by Mr. and Mrs. Harley Pickett Jr and family to East Canton and Akron families, Ill relatives, and Christmas gatherings at numerous homes. Laurel Grange conferred degrees on Eilene Stansbury and planned officer installation for Jan 4 at Star Grange. Several townspeople and out-of-town relatives are listed among holiday guests and ill family members.
Logan McKinley Republican Club will hold its annual officer election at 8 p m at headquarters. C C Higgins president announced the program and urged a large turnout for the meeting on Wednesday January 8.
Social notes record a Coolville Seventh Class watch party from 10 to 12. Several Christmas guests are listed across Marietta Athens Welch and Columbus areas. Prayer meeting announced at Coolville Church. Mrs Meldrim of West Front St. remains seriously ill.
Advertises Lower's Prescription as a remedy for bronchitis asthma severe coughs and colds. Claims great relief for nagging coughs and urges immediate purchase at drug stores. Priced at 60 cents and 1 20 a bottle manufactured by C. Lower Chemist Marion Ohio.
Logan reports two more volunteers for service at the Selection Service Office on Monday. Donald E. Arnold of Nelsonville Route 2 and Joe Rowley Jr of Logan offered to serve, Rowley preferring the navy. The county total rises to 35 volunteers with three already inducted. most remaining volunteers will join the next contingent to report January 20.
Band Boosters in Buchtel schedule a 7 p m meeting on Monday January 6 to elect officers. A stamp collection worth 1750 will be redeemed this week and 275 is needed to pay in full for band capes.
BRADBURY The Bible School attendance here for Sunday Dec 29 was 38. Several local residents and visitors are noted with marriages engagements visits and illnesses. Christmas gatherings and travel between Bradbury Roseville Syracuse Lancaster Bethel McArthur Ft Bragg N C are listed with families and individuals.
Gallia County Pomona Grange will hold a Monday evening meeting on January 6 at 8 o'clock. The session at Georges Creek Grange Hall near Route 7 will install officers led by Stanley Shaver of Little Kyger Grange. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches pie and pickles for lunch.
Recently elected officers of Ohio Valley Grange will be installed Wednesday night and refreshments will be served.
Henry F. Atkins of Circleville was fined $25 and costs by Mayor Dallas Kinser after pleading guilty to reckless driving. His coal truck struck the window of Pete DeHaven auto agency in Laurelville Saturday morning, and he was taken into custody.
Logan relatives report the death of Jesse Brown age 46 in Philo from a heart attack. He was a former Hocking Countian, son of A. M. Brown of Glenview Heights, survived by a wife and eight children. Funeral services set for Philo at two o'clock Wednesday with burial at Duncan Falls. relatives from Logan will attend.
Masonic officials from 20 lodges in the 13th District met in Logan Monday evening for a district business session. About 80 attended with A. D. Hufford of Bremen, district Deputy Grand Master, in charge and joined by the ranking officers of the subordinate lodges.
Minnie M. Kerns of Columbus writes Judge E L Ewing seeking records on John M Floyd born April 6 1808 died December 30 1855. Floyd allegedly died from injuries after a runaway team hit a sled while he served as Hocking County sheriff. Older residents may have information.
Pioneer Youth group hosts officer installation tonight at the American Legion Hall with a watch party and program. Team members and local residents are invited to attend and support the event.
Logan local club will hold a watch party at its rooms this evening opening at 8 30. Members of the Woman’s Club are expected to attend as the event begins.
Gallipolis Wyomond Bradbury appointed administrator for the estate of his son Victor M Bradbury who died in a motor cycle accident on Christmas Eve.
Logan county officers will see salary increases effective after January 1 based on 1940 census figures. Commissioner Frank St. Clair will rise to 1200 dollars after January 6, with Stanley Baker at 1200 and Anthony Cook already at that level. Other increases include Probate Judge E L Ewing 65 more annually and Treasurer R N White 65 more, Clerk Don Feather 60 more, Sheriff Floyd Duffy 55 more, Recorder Hersman Bratton and Prosecutor Harley Meyer 50 more, and Judge Phil A Henderson 32.43 more per year. Engineers and some officials are exempt. Commissioners plan to adjust annual appropriations.
Funeral services for Fred J. Willige were held Monday at Roberts Funeral Home with the Rev. Amos L. Heyde officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Mausoleum. Pallbearers were Logan Lodge of Elks members W. D. Braddock H. O. Tom Melrose Harbaugh R. B. Iles Harry English and Joe Thomas.
Dr. Walter E. Brehm addressed the Baton Rouge Kiwanis Club while visiting relatives in the South during the holiday season. He spoke on topics related to his field and shared insights with club members and guests.
Installation of Odd Fellow Encampment officers in the district begins January 3 in Bremen with Roy W. Comly in charge. Other encampments in Adelphi AthensGlouster and Logan will have dates announced later.
Odd Fellows Hall on E Main Street is being repainted redecorated and remodeled. Fluorescent lighting installation is by Clayton Scheide while Buell Eby handles repainting and redecorating. New Venetian blinds are being hung.
Mr M H Grimstead of Trimble, Ohio, narrates years of abdominal pain from chronic constipation. He reports heaviness, headaches, and digestive distress improved after TON JON, guiding readers to Quick's Drug Store in Athens to learn more from a TON JON Health Representative.
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