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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1941
Page
5
Secretary of State John E. Sweeney ordered that the November 5 1940 ballots be held for longer to allow more time for a ballot check. A written order would be sent. Ballots were later released from impoundment at week’s end.
New two drop Penetro Nose Drops headline claims instant relief from nasal congestion. The ad promotes a early use to prevent head cold symptoms, urging use at first sniffle or sneeze with a 25 cent price.
Logan Ralph Webb must report to Olean New York on April 20 for spring practice with the Olean Oilers. The team is a farm affiliate of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Webb played second base for the Logan Mingos last season after a fall tryout offer.
Logan Band Boosters Club held a Monday meeting in the senior high Music room. Harry Heinlein, president, led a covered dish supper and directed plans to back a March 6 concert at the auditorium. A volunteers committee will contact eligible members to collect dues for the coming year.
Haydenville’s C. S. Matheny addressed the Logan Kiwanis Club on Tuesday evening. He discussed “Hocking Valley's Most Important Products” and drew on his clay industry experience to illustrate the talk.
Logan City Council votes to issue bonds against delinquent taxes to cover about 4700 dollars for relief, preferring shared expenses to separate unit costs. Officials note bonds unlikely to be repaid from tax revenue and may be repaid from general funds over years.
Ralph Burgess is held in the county jail on grand larceny charges for alleged theft of oil well material and awaits arraignment after Monday night arrest by Deputy Sheriffs Forest Keck and Frank Larimer. Earlier, Everett Burgess Clyde Anthony and Robert West were also apprehended in the case. Burgess to face Magistrate Frank St. Clair today.
Tickets were forwarded to all Logan Chamber of Commerce members asking for nominations for president, vice president and seven directors. Members may nominate seven for these positions. Ballots must be in the Chamber office by Saturday March 1 to be tabulated.
Gallia High School holds flag raising and lowering rituals each school day. Officials include sophomores Robert Mackenzie and Robert Wetherholt, both Boy Scouts, whose meticulous ceremony engages faculty and students.
Election of six new directors selected Jack Knight Rex Lineberry Carlos Niday Henry W Cherrington Stanley Evans and H W Walter. Holdover members are H E Beckett Gilbert Bush John McNealey Harry Miller John Mootz and Paul Mossman.
Five sessions mark the Class B sectional tournament at the Logan High School Auditorium March 7 8 and 14 15 Tournament manager is Fred Burchfield Drawings after the Hocking County meet First session starts 6 p m March 7 with four games and repeats March 8 and 14 Semi finals 2 p m March 15 two games Consolation and finals 8 15 and 9 15 p m March 15 Drawings 3 p m Sunday March 2 Eligibility lists due Monday March 3 max 14 players per team limit ten per game Sixteen teams include Crooksville Glouster Chauncey and Middleport one more than last year.
Coach Tom Bender contracted influenza on Tuesday and could not attend school. Mrs. Julia Pierce of Warner Ave. assumed his classroom responsibilities and Kaye Blosser took charge of the physical education classes.
Nelsonville R F C reports Mrs Lawrence Klein was admitted to Cherring Hospital on Tuesday for treatment. Some improvement is reported in Mrs J W Gabriel's condition after a fall weeks ago where she suffered a fractured hip.
Women will register March 15 for national defense roles, per Logan Auxiliary planning at Monday meeting led by Mrs. Barton Holl. Logan Post Unit members attend mid winter conference in Columbus. Barton Hall Jr spoke on Boys State. Socials include G.T. Bridge Club, Pastime Bridge Club, D. D. Bridge Club, and Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority initiation plans with reports from Martha Maglie and Virginia Fitzgerald. Lunch at P K Restaurant followed.
Logan High School arranges a band concert at the auditorium at 8 o clock on Thursday March 6 with a social program to accompany the event.
Returning from a Florida trip, Logan J. Collins is expected to arrive here late this week.
Safety Director R. R. Loomis awarded the installation contract for a police department two way radio system to RCA of Cleveland. The 50 watt system bid of 1425 was chosen over three other bids including 25 watt options. The higher power is expected to extend range and the system should be installed within 60 days.
LOGAN Hocking County Conservation Council met Tuesday evening at the chamber of commerce rooms to elect officers. Tide Huston named president to succeed Dr Claude Lyon, Harry Shaw elected sportsman representative, Clarence Skinner reelected former representative and Mason Holloway named secretary.
Miss Margaret Smith of Logan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Smith, was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus Monday evening for observation and treatment. She had been ill for two weeks after returning to her parents in this city and is employed in Newark.
A small ad touts Peterson's Ointment as a simple remedy for eczema, itching, pimples, and red blotches caused by external irritants. It claims the product soothes tired and cracked feet, promises skin improvement, and offers money back if not delighted.
Logans two more volunteers are Luther Earl Lambert Gore Rt. 1 and Howard Barton Lutz Laurelville. Harold E. Byers Gore Rt. 1 left for Ft Hayes to replace a man who reported February 11. Next contingent of five includes Jess Russell Nutter Haydenville Clayton Navon Wright Murray City William Allen Casto Logan William Jay Tom Logan and Frank Carlton Stoughton Rockbridge Rt. 1 with Nutter as leader. Additional registrations bring Hocking County total to 2503.
Dan Roberts is hired as a clerk at Hammon Brothers replacing Donald F E Arnold who reported to Ft Hayes last week.
The Chief Logan Chapter Future Farmers of America judging team is invited to participate in the Little International Livestock Judging contest on March 1 at Ohio State University. Classes include dairy cattle beef cattle horses and hogs. Team members are Kenneth Les Richard Brown Paul Blosser and Vernie McCune.
Classic ad promoting Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for constipation and sluggish liver. Claims daily bile flow improves mood and digestion. Presents prices 15 30 60 cents and availability at all drugstores.
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