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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1938
Page
14
Results show progress in the light crash ing and reckless driving campaign started a month ago. Mayor Dallas Kinser commends motorists for cooperation and warns that enforcement will continue. Beginning Saturday one hour and double parking rules go into effect with hourly checks and overtime tickets.
Dean, state extension forester, will be in Logan all day on Wednesday February 16. An evening meeting at the courthouse will cover tree selection for reforestation and for Christmas tree production.
The Thursday release by principal H. FE. Kirk shows seventh graders on top with 36.6 percent of their enrollment named to the honor roll. Eighth graders follow with 34.3 percent.
Logan-Land in Green Township dates back to 1805 when Lessie Linton’s ancestor bought 640 acres for 100 dollars from the government. The lines show an 160 acre trade for a gray horse, and the present owner is the fourth generation on the farm with an old log barn and weathered weathering boards.
Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at Leonard Funeral Home for Charles E Phillips 66 retired railroad employee who died Wednesday The Rev John A Toy presided He lived on a Perry County farm after retirement before returning to the city His son Clarence and brothers Jesse and Thomas Phillips reside here Burial is planned at Oak Grove Cemetery
Logan resident Charles Montgomery Phillips long served Logan as a show dancer with Al Gaffney and Tide Huston before opening successive restaurants on Main Street and in Gimble Juniper Price Wright and Theodore C. Johnson buildings. He partnered with his son in law Homer Gabriel for years before retiring 14 years ago.
Logan S. B. Primmer of Rockbridge was released Sunday after treatment for a blood clot at the base of the brain. He had been injured weeks ago while cutting timber when struck by a falling tree. He is much improved but remains at home.
Logan social column reports Sister Susie Club guests Mrs. Walter Nixon and Miss Margaret Schrader at a dinner party on Wednesday. Several members are named with hostesses and contest awards noted for Mrs. Kemper and Mrs. Martin. Also listed are Sewing Club and Priscilla Club gatherings, plus a 25th birthday dinner for Mrs. Robert Rochester and various visits from members and relatives. D of A meets with 22 members and guests, Valentine box opened, and plans set for future events.
Dr John S Hamilton will preach tonight at the United Brethren Church on The Second Coming of Christ. He has led evangelistic meetings here for three weeks and will deliver three sermons Sunday. Mrs Hamilton assists with young people as crowds greet the couple.
Dr. H. M. Boocks health commissioner says only three scarlet fever cases are under quarantine in the city district. One case has been quarantined for ten days while the other two are more recent.
Officers of Logan Post American Legion will attend a district officers meeting Sunday afternoon conducted by Commander Everett Eveland Crooksville. K. T. Crossen Post will host the event.
Logan L Ruble real estate dealer who has been confined to his home for several weeks with neuritis is reported as not much improved.
Civil War veteran James Allen, III, is critically ill at his son John Allen’s home in this city. No hopes are held for his recovery.
Mrs. Mark Vancuren of this city was taken to Columbus hospital Wednesday for a surgical operation. She had been there previously for treatment a few weeks ago.
Mrs Frank Walker of Midway is in poor condition as reported by her physician on Thursday after weeks of illness from complications.
Mrs Hutchins Logan wife of J W Hutchins is ill at her home in Logan from complications.
Adele Garrison presents a domestic note as the narrator and Dicky plot to influence Mary and Miss Whitlock. The mother-in-law advances on Mary’s departure to the city while the daughter seeks to maneuver through the snarl with wit and caution.
The Hocking County Board of Education meets at the county superintendent's office this evening. William Sayre of Green Township and Homer Hedges of Perry Township are expected to assume their duties after last November's election. Superintendent J W Coleman continues in his post as S H Dillon of Carbon Hill is named successor when his term ends.
Logan C. R. Montgomery of Ft. Madison Iowa arrives to attend the funeral of his brother Charles Montgomery. Two Spirit Lake sisters Mrs. William Moore and Miss Fanny Montgomery cannot attend due to illness at home.
Logan Ray mond Buskirk of Vinton County was released from Hocking County Jail Thursday after bond covered a $50 fine from a common pleas court assault and battery conviction. In 1937 the state saw about 11 million dollars in new and used car sales.
Local fraternal groups conducted final rites for Dr C O Allen at his W Second Street home. Odd Fellows held a ritual service at 7 and Mongo Lodge Masons followed at 8. The Rev C W Graham led today’s services. Burial is in Oak Grove Mausoleum.
Treasurer Robert N. White announced tax books in Logan Hocking County will not be ready for collections until after February 15, delaying the start of tax collection activities and notifying local residents.
Nelsonville parents Mr and Mrs Alva Patton welcome a 712 pound son at Cherrington Hospital on Thursday. Bobby Weaver of Nelsonville shows slight improvement on Thursday. Miss Ida Rose of Logan returns home Thursday. Mrs Owen Smith of Logan admitted to hospital Thursday evening for treatment.
Mrs. A F Risch of Rockbridge sustained multiple fractured ribs a shoulder and a knee in a Wednesday afternoon vehicle wreck near Lancaster. She is under a physician’s care at home.
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