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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1939
Page
12
Logan mayor Dallas Kinser vetoed the gas rate ordinance after study and consideration. The council had approved a 65 cent per thousand cubic feet rate. The measure returns to council for a possible override by a two thirds vote.
Superintendent G. E. Carr of Logan has been added to the Directory of Leaders in Education for a second time. He was first named five years ago and reelected in the latest directory. Carr has led the Southeastern Ohio Teacher Association as secretary for six years and has active involvement with the National Education Association.
Mrs. Leona Campbell wife of Homer Campbell of Falls Township died in a Columbus hospital two weeks after a major operation. She had shown improvement but suffered a heart attack that proved fatal. The body was sent to a local mortuary for burial arrangements not yet made.
Logan lodge members and sisters plan to attend a regional gathering in Cleveland next Monday including the Northwest Territory delegation.
Mrs Chester Wilson of Corning was admitted to Cherington Hospital on Tuesday evening and was scheduled for an operation today after admission for medical care and surgery.
LOGAN Three sheep killing dogs have been destroyed by Warden Howard Brooks since the first of the year. In addition to these he has taken into custody several stray dogs which had not been licensed. He is making his regular check up to late owners who did not make application for tags during the regular listing period.
Michael Hansel aged 75 former Hocking Valley Railroad engineer died at his Church Street home after an extended illness. He suffered a paralysis stroke months earlier. Survived by wife Matilda and sister Mrs Frank Riggs. Funeral services at St Matthew Lutheran Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery mausoleum.
Logan Chamber of Commerce hosts a three part Boy Scout instruction series for leaders. Howard Kautz announces first session at 7 30 p m Thursday Feb 9 with topics The Aims and Objectives of Scouting The Troop and Its Setup and Using the Scout Program. The schedule runs Feb 9 16 23 for the introductory course and March 2 16 30 April 13 27 May 4 for the Troop Management course.
Vendors reported increased calls at the local examiner’s office about sales tax receipts. Most listed returns at the local office while some filed directly with the state tax commission.
A state report by county auditor Ora B. Yaw lists Hocking County bonded debt on January 1, 1939 at about 380,376 with 58,807 bonds redeemed in 1938. Debts include county and city bonds, village obligations, ward rural schools, Murray City water works, Laurelville fire department, and various utility and school bonds.
Harley Doss sues Tillinghast C. Logan for 25000 dollars over an accident on U S Route 33 near Rockbridge on April 27 1938. Logan admits Doss is West Virginia resident and the case is set for trial the week of February 20.
Work resumes on the Vine Street excavation and grading by WPA workmen. After completion, crews will move to Mulberry Street for a repaving project with 100,000 brick and 56 tons of bituminous filler supplied by the State Highway Department. The new alley between Orchard and Walnut Streets is opened and finished as a WPA project.
Logan reports a regular council meeting at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening. A special Chapter Masons meeting Friday evening will confer the first two degrees on three candidates.
Mrs. William Bush hosted a dinner party at 6 oclock Monday evening with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hillyer and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith in attendance. Mrs. Craig Adair hosted the D C Contract Club at her N Walnut Street home with substitute players and a high score by Mrs. Paul. Miss Kathryn Bell Johnson and Wright visited Columbus to see Ethel Barrymore in Whiteoaks, and Mr. and Mrs. Braddock planned a trip to North Canton for a ministerial meeting.
Junia Club members enjoyed a 6 o'clock dinner Monday at Mrs. Frank Blasius home with covers for 14. Miss Ella Rochester reviewed Grandma Called It Carnal by Bertha Damon, followed by a book discussion. Mrs. L K Showalter will host a 6 o'clock dinner at the White House next Monday.
Logan Owen Rider of Rockbridge son of Mr and Mrs Roy Rider has been ill for a year and will be sent to a tuberculosis sanatorium after receiving several weeks of treatment at Mt Vernon hospital before returning home.
LOGAN T D Martin representative of the National Education Association spoke to Logan teachers and guests at the First Presbyterian Church. Logan teachers celebrated 13 years of 100 percent enrollment in the NEA. Dinner for 61 followed by a program including vocal and brass music. Guests included Nelsonville superintendent and six staff members, county school officials.
Logan Aerie of Eagles has leased the second floor suite of rooms in the Thomas building on East Main Street from J P Canty. The move, announced by district deputy Earl Hood, enables the group to host a Friday public dance featuring Charles Freshwater's Radio Orchestra of Columbus.
Miss Mary Louise Jones of Murray City has joined the office of Dr. A Kelch and began duties this morning. She previously worked three weeks as a special deputy in the office of County Treasurer Robert N. White. She replaces Miss Grace St. Clair who left for Columbus to start work for Don H. Ebright state treasurer.
Logan High School and Miss Monica Acker introduce Shorthand at the Adult School for the second semester. Two classes run for advanced students, numbering seven, while a larger group enrolls in the beginners class.
Logan Pomona Grange met Monday evening at the Hocking Grange Hall with Mr and Mrs Hartman of Columbus in attendance. Hartman is sales department manager of the Ohio Grange and former Miami County deputy master. The meeting was led by Arlie Brimner, county deputy.
Ralph Staley filed a permission to withdraw an affidavit Tuesday against Warren T. Canan who faced a charge of issuing a check without sufficient funds.
The Hocking Vinton Ministerial Association starts a Leadership Training School at the Methodist Church in Logan on February 14 at 7 15 PM. It runs until March 21 with Rev T C Gregory as dean and Miss Josephine Keck as registrar. Courses cover Old and New Testament, church work, and methods for various age groups. Costs are low and enrollment is open through pastors or the dean.
Gallia officials report rising relief needs after three weeks of WPA layoffs due to bad weather. Director Othneil Jones says he distributed 350 bags of flour, similar corn meal, 600 pounds of beans, 1000 pounds of raisins, and added 40 families to a total of 250 receiving aid. He cites cases of attempted deception around food and notes the WPA sewing center churns out 700 to 1000 apparel items weekly for relief recipients.
John M. Webster and Geraldine Myers wed at Letart Falls with attendants. Webster to relocate to Richmond after prior studies and bus work in Raleigh. Myers is longtime Ohio Hospital for Epileptics employee. Separate notice: Wilson Rusk and Maxine Davis announce Sept 11 1938 marriage in Catlettsburg. Also updates on visitors, dinners, and Mrs. Goodwin’s honor events in Centenary and Columbus.
Mrs. Ella Smeltzer hosted the Old Pine Ladies Aid Society at an all day session on Thursday. A noonday dinner was served to Mrs. Anna Wood, Mrs. Dottie Shelton, Mrs. Dinah Howe ard, Miss Hazel White, Mrs. Zella Miller and daughter Mary Lou, Mrs. Goldie Davis and daughter Norma.
Members and guests of Eureka Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs. Claude Miller s home Thursday afternoon for a stork shower hosted by the hostess. Twenty four attendees enjoyed refreshments as part of the event.
Gallia County Woman's Home Council holds its February session at the Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis with I. P. Blauser of Ohio State University as guest speaker. He will discuss electrical wiring lighting and household equipment as electrification approaches in southern Gallia County. Luncheon, group singing, piano and vocal solos accompany the program.
Gallia Academy High School juniors present Just the Girl for Jimmy in Washington Auditorium on February 23. Miss Beatrice Covey and Miss Norma Johnston direct the cast of the show.
Gallipolis considers a city wide clean up to curb unsightly dumps and erect an incinerator to dispose of garbage. The plan, announced by Chamber of Commerce president Homer W. Walter, pairs with a county and city rat killing effort in mid March. A civic committee proposes a garbage collection department to haul refuse to the incinerator. River front and Chickamauga Creek dumps are cited as unsightly and unsanitary.
Jerry M. Rife, 78, a Bulaville farm resident, died at his home Tuesday after long illness. Born December 7, 1860, he was a native of the Bulaville area. Survived by wife Iva Vance and brothers Levi and Howard of near Bulaville. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Bulaville Christian Church with burial in Rife Cemetery.
Gallia County men and women from farm organizations attend Farmers Week sessions in Columbus. County Agent E. G. Royer led a large delegation attending a major portion of the program events.
Funeral services for Emory Fletcher were held this afternoon at Mount Zion Church west of Gallipolis with interment in the churchyard.
Gallia County Republican Executive Committee postpones endorsements as Gov. Bricker aims to stabilize state offices. Chairman Harry M. Miller, Bricker’s executive secretary, delays until nature of available posts becomes clear, citing limited local vacancies and concerns over nepotism.
Gallipolis Ohio Roy Johnson the county dog warden is held to the grand jury on a charge of shooting with intent to kill. The incident followed a September fist fight with Wyman Caldwell and Raymond Ross over dog seizure on Second Avenue near Court Street. Johnson fired a pistol wounding no one as the ball hit a store front. Caldwell and Ross were also held to the grand jury.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. James Gordon were held this afternoon at the family residence by Rev. B. R. Reed with interment in Pine St. Cemetery. Sisters Mrs. Mary James of Lexington Kentucky and Mrs. Elizabeth Page of Piqua attended the services.
State reports an unconfirmed rumor that a new administration building for the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics may be planned for summer construction by WPA labor. The current structure, cost about $50,000 more than 30 years ago, was condemned years ago but not abandoned due to lack of suitable quarters. Superintendent G. G. Kincon requested $300,000 for a new administration building in the latest budget.
Gallia county reports progress on the March of Dimes sale conducted by Girl Reserves and other local groups for infantile paralysis relief. A county spelling contest was canceled due to bad weather but may be revived in spring to compete for Rotary Club and Elks Lodge silver cups.
Mrs John Shoemaker 27 was severely burned when her clothing ignited at the family home near Chickamauga Park. She is listed in fair condition with a possible recovery at Holzer Hospital two weeks after the accident.
Mrs. Martha Mc Cormick learns of the death of her sister Mrs. Otis Ol cutt in Patriot Indiana. The deceased visitor was well known locally and had appeared here frequently.
Herman Burnett 16 who fled the Children's Home last week was traced to Mrs. G. Ervin in Vinton R D. He was returned to custody of Probate Judge J S Clark by Sheriff E E Hatfield Tuesday night.
Gallipolis board of education is poised to add a four room wing to the high school this summer without a bond issue due to record enrollment. Two options exist: enlarge the present building or discontinue enrollment from outlying districts. Officials prefer continuing out-of-district tuition, which helps fund local expenses. Superintendent Higgins says an architect and contractor will be hired to estimate the addition before a decision.
Abe L. Evans of Raccoon Township, treated for a cerebral hemorrhage since New Year's Day, was discharged from Holzer Hospital to the home of his brother Everett A. Evans in Vin ton.
Gallipolis event hosted by the Etiquette Club on Monday February 6 features a pie supper in the church auditorium. Girls supply pies of all varieties and guests pay ten cents for unlimited servings.
Pleasant Valley notes list visitors to local homes including Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pugh with Tracey Whaley and daughters Jane and Janet from Darwin and Frank Pugh with Vivian. other gatherings include Athens residents Eileen Stratton and June Anne Dorsey. illnesses mention Emma Inman with influenza. Pearl Brooks hosts at Fisher. Harry Russ and children visit Arch Markins in Harrisonville.
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