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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1941
Page
12
Logan—Hocking County commissioners finalize 1942 appropriations with a certified $92,552.90 revenue base and overall cuts of about $8,000 from 1941. Departmental budgets total $118,000, with relief office and courthouse staff reduced by two and one respectively.
Logan county officials announce revised commodity delivery in Hocking County due to New Year’s shift. Western areas receive Monday supplies, eastern Friday, Logan Saturday, with all distributions at standard locations. Revenue notes include roads and bridges appropriations, dog and kennel fund, and delinquent tax collections reserved for relief bonds.
Mrs Kathryn Myers of W Hunter Street was informed that her husband I M Myers died in Richmond Virginia following a heart attack. He had poor health for years after major surgery. Two telegrams announced the illness and death. He leaves Mrs Myers and two children Wardwell and Ned of this city. Mrs Myers is secretary of the Hocking CountySelective Service Board.
Logan area church announces watch night service starting at 8 o clock with Rev Billy Steen preaching. Special music and other features planned as a large turnout is expected.
Dr. C. F. Rauch, chairman, says the $7,000 goal for Hocking County Red Cross is a challenge and a possibility. He cites Pearl Harbor service and notes Norman H. Davis’s telegram on war duties. Donations already arrive at the courthouse headquarters as closer organization is planned after year’s start.
Logan Hocking County treasurer R. N. White announced that the county tax books are open and real estate statements are being mailed this week. The books will remain open until March 1.
Miss Dorothy MecVitty of Ohio State, praised nationwide, is sister of Mrs. Francis Gardner. Francis Gardner’s husband is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Gardner, longtime residents of this city, with the Gardners living in Columbus.
Hocking County Agricultural Society directors will meet in the probate court room at 2 p m Saturday to reorganize. They will elect a president vice president secretary and treasurer and discuss other business.
Logan and Mrs Mary Vernon Woodard announce the marriage of Eleanor Frances to James Robert Horwell on November 9 1940. Horwell is a Logan High School graduate and Ohio University alum who taught music and later served in the army. Also notes social gatherings at Mt Gilead and D C Club, upcoming Sigma Phi Gamma meeting, and several Logan residents visiting Columbus and Baton Rouge.
Miss Tena Biehaut is seriously ill at home at 177 N Walnut St while her sister Annie lies in Grant Hospital Columbus for a fractured hip and shoulder from a fall at their home several weeks ago.
Car collision Monday on Tick Ridge Road caused vehicle damage but no injuries. Drivers were John W. Cehrs of 555 E Hunter St and H. R. Beery of 691 E Hunter St, each operating a vehicle.
Mrs Russell Inman and her infant daughter departed Cherring ton Hospital Tuesday for their home in this city.
Logan Alumni edged Logan Varsity 29 to 27 Tuesday night in a tight contest. Bill Johnston and Tom Brehm sparked the late run while Jimmy Richardson and Roy Marshall led the Alumni scoring. Abe Leonard Bob McBride and Joe Thomas aided with steady floor play as Rockbridge beat Logan Reserves 32 27 in another game.
Logan Nazarene Church announces evangelists Ruth Teasdale and Logan Ellis will conduct special services January 4 through 18 led by Reverend C. B. Clendenen. Each evening opens with a 15 minute musical prelude featuring Cathedral Chimes vibra harp solovox electric Hawaiian guitar chordion piano accordion trumpet and other instruments.
Logan area college students gathered for their yearly holiday program at the First Presbyterian Church under Rev. Cecil Harding Jones. Albert Leonard led the event with two vocal solos by Shirley Mooney and accompanying pianist Ann Bowen. A student quartet performed as William Case spoke for the group, with Rev. S W Wiant also addressing attendees. Luther Heyde was named next year president and Shirley Mooney secretary.
The selective service board, short of Class 1A men who had physicals, schedules another local examination on January 7. This supplements the state call for a group to go to Ft. Hayes Columbus on January 23 for examinations. Local physicians dentists and opticians will assist.
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