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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1940
Page
12
Fragmented OCR reads as a court night meeting notice with references to the GALL organization, conservatory quarters, district waves, and a trial involving Mrs. F accused of forgery. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
The Athens Messenger reports Logan chamber of commerce leaders Charles Pratt and James D. Wells are actively pursuing new industries for Logan and nearby areas. They are examining several ideas, noting building facilities are a key constraint and the city may need to erect suitable structures. They expect to boost employment if a viable project is found, with prospects ranging from electrical specialties to furnaces stoves tools truck bodies and kitchen appliances.
Hayden ville resident Logan Oprea Sierbu Shark has filed for U S citizenship. Born in Opas Fog ares Hungary he immigrated in 1913 and changed his surname to Shark for easier pronunciation.
Andrew Goss of Logan has been treated at the Licking County Sanatorium for months and was returned from University Hospital Columbus after a rib resection. His condition is improved and doctors hope he can go home soon.
Logan petitions show Belford Harburger a Republican seeking recorder with Hildebrandt addition ties and Masons activity. Emanuel Wolfe a Democrat and former commissioner aims for the commissioner nomination from Gallagher Ave residence.
WPA workers clean bricks removed from recent street improvements in Logan readying about 150000 old brick for the alley paving project which is to begin soon.
Logan holds a banquet as part of the social notes column. Attendees include local residents and community members sharing updates and greetings during the event.
Logan scene includes Mrs. McKenzie, two daughters, and Earl Richards of near Logan facing fines and jail after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. Richards, 21, was sent to jail for 10 days as the suspension of driving rights was considered.
Logan officials awarded Crystal Rock Gas Co the yearlong contract to supply gasoline at 12 cents per gallon. Other bidders included Conkle Oil Pure Oil and Standard Oil. The city estimates about 10 000 gallons yearly for various departments.
Logan police issued multiple traffic tickets on Monday as part of a ongoing check of traffic violations. Officers noted parking on the wrong side of the street as a frequent offense and have issued nearly a score of tickets in recent weeks.
Marriage licenses issued Saturday by Judge E L Ewing to Glenn W Walls 30 laborer Pickaway County and Florence Poling 20 at home Pickaway County. George Farr Dennis 44 trucker Marysville and Golda Frances Keister 32 Laurelville. Rev G W Frederick officiated.
Logan Miss Gertrude Bliss will head the Junior High assembly to be held Friday with the physical education group presenting the program. Features include music roller skating demonstrations and pyramid building. Jack Faine will offer accordion sales. Logan A R Kelch returned to Columbus for medical attention at the home of Mr and Mrs Roland Canan. His son Roy is ill at home.
Logan Allen R McBroom a veteran attorney has been ill at home for several days. The rumor of a stroke is denied by his family. Mr and Mrs Charles Kleinschmidt of North Street are ill with influenza and reported to be somewhat improved.
Logan L Cairelli files for divorce in common pleas court against Ruth Cairelli alleging neglect. Educational committee led by Fred Burchfield to head the program tonight at the Kiwanis Club.
Visual education started Monday in the Central Grade building with a room specially equipped for the program. The opening session was led by H. E. Kirk principal, and the whole school will receive the system as intervals continue through the year.
Spanning visits and relocations from Little Hocking to Belpre Charleston and Athens. Mr Lee Buckley spent days with Mrs Mattie Gladwell, R D. Mrs Jess Smiths moved into their fire repaired house. Parkersburg and Athens residents shared visits and excursions. Miss Evelyn Cunningham visited grandmother in Parkersburg while Mrs Chester Bond hosted a party.
Logan City Council weighs a garbage collection ordinance and a traffic code interpretation on red light turns. The health committee had earlier drafted ideas for the new ordinance and the alley paying program awaits action.
Harvey Angle Haydenville a Natco miner was trapped by a clay mine collapse north of the village and suffered a leg fracture. He was transported to White Cross Hospital by ambulance for treatment. About a year ago Angie's former leg fracture was noted.
A historic survey of Hocking County is in progress at the courthouse led by Gerald Hamilton and Herman Hopkins. The project, resumed after a lapse, is expected to run for 90 days.
Local notes include Sunday attendance at Bradbury Bible School 48 with prenoon services. Attendees at Athens Church of Christ revival Friday night were J. P. Miller and A. L. Hysell. Several residents visit relatives in Chillicothe and Roseville while births are recorded as a daughter to Delbert and a son to Clifford Whittington.
Corning reports Valentine themed gatherings with the Faculty Club hosted by Mrs Emma Miller and hostess Mrs Ruth Latta. Prizes went to Anita Cady Edna Dew Lenore Young Gwendolyn Nelson and Alice Mae Wilson. A Valentine lunch and decorated table served by hostesses. Sewing Club meets hosted by Mrs Charles Longley and luncheon details noted. Bridge prizes awarded to Lu Brown Helen Garrison and Sarah Blower. Multiple local social notes list residents visiting, illnesses, and travel.
George Dawley of Carbon Hill was charged with insufficient brakes by state patrolmen in Mayor Dallas Kinser’s court. He was fined five dollars plus costs Monday evening.
Logan fans expect two Shrider cousins to shine for Glenford in the Class B sectional. Herb Shrider has 401 points this season and his cousin exceeds 200, as the Perry County team meets Logan on Saturday night.
Walter Frasure of Logan Route 4 required a leg bone plate after an accident Sunday. He was helping Ray Miller and Orland Ashbaugh remove a car from a ditch when the crashed vehicle struck the towing car.
Mr and Mrs Harold Masser were toasted after a recent marriage with a Saturday night shower. Neighbors presented gifts and socializing with ice cream and cake followed. Attendees from several nearby towns joined the celebration and local clubs announced upcoming events and inspections.
Poston A boys club Boy Chieftain organized at Community House with WPA recreation leader Mrs. Ethel McDaniel as chairman. Officers elected for three months: President Jack Bricker, vice president James McLean, secretary Billie Wood, treasurer Teddie Wood, doormen Martin Chicki Wilford Bricker. Births announced for Feb 10 and at Millfield. Mrs Cynthia Alasky improving from pneumonia. John McClain of Oil City Pa. returns home after father Curtis McClain's death. Motion pictures shown by E C Haller NYA leader to a large audience. Ashley Bradbury recovering from a broken arm. Willing Workers 4 H Club met. talks on Our Health and activities led by Bobby Lee Tolliver.
A Chauncey district rally of Holiness Churches youth is set for Thursday February 29 at 7 p m in the Morristown Holiness Church. A large attendance is anticipated with a night program arranged. Mrs Ruth Nuby of Athens will preach tonight at 7 in Morristown. The Young People Prayer Band led by Mrs Myrtle Simpson of Chauncey will meet in Morristown Wednesday night.
CHAUNCEY M J Gardner lifelong Chauncey resident one week shy of 90 is in serious condition after a stroke at his home Friday morning and has not regained consciousness.
Chauncey residents attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Bowers Swenson at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville. Chauncey people Charles Harvey Courtney Hodge Leiber Jr and Jack Cunningham were in Zanesville Sunday. George Williamson visited Columbus Monday amid family visits. The Bradfields of Chauncey hosted relatives including Dorothy Ann and Mary Eleanor. Clifford Shafer spent the weekend with Chauncey parents. Chauncey guests included Mr and Mrs Sam Tippett and Thelma Jean Brookins along with Elizabeth Robinett of Millfield.
A revival is in progress at the Stewart Pilgrim Holiness Church led by evangelist Rev. B Pugh. Evening services occur nightly at 7 with an all day meeting Sunday March 3 starting at 2 30 in the afternoon. Pastor Rev. James Corder of Mineral Ohio assists.
Weekly quilting gathering of the Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church will take place all day Wednesday inside the Chauncey church.
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will host a benefit party in the K of P Hall on Wednesday February 28 at 8 p m. Funds support the local union and members in need.
Hollis Stalder of Chauncey shows improvement after a serious illness at his Mill Street home.
Boy Scouts of Logan Troop 99 led by J. N. Clark met at the junior high gym Monday evening. Six members completed first aid training and passed tests later in the week under Dr. C. F. Rauch's supervision.
Loyalty campaign leading up to Easter is being conducted in the Church of Christ Parish including Chauncey Millfield Greens Run Taylor Ridge and Trimble. During the last week 33 persons made more than 100 calls in the Parish. Henrietta Heffkin reported on the Youth Conference at Cambridge. Next Sunday night Chauncy and Trimble will feature youth attendees from Cambridge.
Mr. and Mrs. H. O. McDaniel hosted a two course chicken dinner Sunday in Millfield to honor Pearl Hillen who has enlisted in the U S Navy and will depart Tuesday for Rhode Island for training. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kozma, Miss Marian Earich, the Misses Louise and Virginia Nagle, Pearl Hillen, and Mr. and Mrs. H. O. McDaniel.
Rev. and Mrs. Chauncey Courtney hosted a two course dinner at their High Street residence Sunday. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Neil Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Robinson of Athens, Rev. Paul Runk of Zanesville, Rev. Glaze Thompson of Columbus, and the Courtney family with Betty Isabel Charles and Gilbert Jr.
The Ladies Auxiliary No. 9 of the United Mine Workers holds a special meeting tonight at 7 30 in the Chauncey K of P Hall. Members urged to attend.
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