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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1949
Page
10
The Messenger outlines ad handling rules including one incorrect insert policy, contact methods by phone or mail, and cash payment for certain notices. Classifieds for three or six days are charged only for appearances. ads must be received by 6:00 p.m. the prior day. Sunday ads by noon Saturday.
Logan city police intensified a weekend traffic crackdown arresting three motorists on violations. Clyde E Mohler of Junction City Route 1 paid a $10 fine after a 45 mph pavement over a 25 mph zone. Ralph Berry faced a $25 bond for unsafe operation after failing to appear. Mayor Friend Archel Saunders of 92 S Mulberry St was to be arraigned on brakes deficient charges following a Sunday collision with Clyde Beougher’s auto at Front and Culver.
Logan hunters and Hocking County sportsmen were reminded by the Izaak Walton League committee that shotguns and clubs will be used in the fox hunt but rifles and pistols are banned. The hunt, planned near Haydenville, will occur Thursday with 8:30 a.m. meeting at the Haydenville community hall and three drives scheduled. Lunch is provided at noon. Trucks will transport hunters to fields. The event aims to reduce the fox population and rabies carriers in the county.
Logan Ralph W. Moorhead Hocking County treasurer will be in the Salt Creek Valley Bank Laurelville Tuesday and Wednesday during regular hours to collect real estate taxes. Books are open with March 15 as the latest payment day. He will also visit Murray City on February 23 and 24 from 9 am to 4 pm.
The Hocking County CROP committee and township chairmen meet at the courthouse auditorium at 8 p.m. to discuss final plans. Clarence Skinner says solicitation of farm produce begins Tuesday and corn collection will be stressed with a goal of one carload.
Logan The Rev. Lloyd Evans of Nelsonville Presbyterian Church will address the Logan Kiwanis Club Tuesday evening at Blosser's Restaurant. Evans recently traveled extensively in Alaska. Rev. Henry L. Carr will serve as program chairman.
Joann Holcomb aged three months died Sunday at 1 p.m. at her Trimble Route One home. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. Francis Holcomb two brothers Kenneth Michiel Richard a sister Carol and grandparents Mrs. Chester Dennis Glouster Route 1 and Mrs. Myrtle Hammon Glouster. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. at John S Blower funeral home conducted by Rev. John Devol with Maplewood burial.
Funeral services for Leonard Carnahan 51 will be held at 2 p m Wednesday in Dorcas Racine. He died Sunday at his home in Racine. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No 541. Surviving are two brothers Eber and Curtiss both of Racine. Masons meet at lodge hall 1 p m to attend. Friends may call at Ewing funeral home until Tuesday afternoon and then at the residence.
The Auxiliary of Buchtel Post VFW will sponsor a euchre party Tuesday evening with prizes for high and low scores and a bake sale to accompany the event.
Early Egyptian artworks reveal wrestling scenes dating to 3000 B.C. and depict nearly all modern holds used in the sport today.
Edward H. Lasch Athens County Ohio treasurer publishes 1948 tax rates including a 4.20 mill general county levy. Notices remind taxpayers penalties on late payments, payment options, and to bring last receipt. Office hours listed for Property Tax and Sales Tax offices with Saturday closings.
U S Department reports salable hogs at 2000 head with early receipts light. Barrows and gilts 21.50 to 22.00, sows 15.50 to 16.25 for heavy weights, stags 12.00 to 13.00. Cattle and calves show uneven strength with many classes 50 to 1.00 higher. beef cows 16.50 to 17.00, bulls 21.00 to 25.50. Sheep limited, lambs around 23.50 up about 50 cents.
Poultry and dairy items listed with weight categories and prices. Fowls over 4 lbs range 34-35 cents per lb. Heavy fryers up to 5 lbs 29-31 cents. Butter wholesale prints 65-66 cents per lb with premiums of 60. Potatoes sell at 3.35 to 5.50 per cwt or unit as reported.
The Hocking County Izaak Walton League chapter postpones its Feb 17 meeting to Feb 24 and stages the annual Ladies Night event. The gathering aims to showcase league activities and raise funds with community participation.
Carl States of Parkersburg West Virginia forfeited a $10 bond Friday after posting $16 for his Logan red light offense. City police arrested him on the charge of running a red light.
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