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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1942
Page
12
The readable fragments show limited details about a tax or public record event. No clear persons or organizations emerge. Further context is needed to form a concise news card with concrete entities and a definite outcome.
Mr Tak Pre Edi Ly Vas is noted in a fragmentary entry. The readable parts mention individuals connected with a local matter and a named official presence. Details are sparse but indicate an administrative action or inquiry at a municipal level.
At a Thursday meeting Logan City Council organized for 1942 and approved an appropriation ordinance totaling 92 775 to fund regular functions. Mayor Denzil Weltner administered oaths to all, with Mrs Margaret V Knapp entering her second treasurer term. Committees were named and a plan for council business outlined while bids were set for a new police car and sale of the old one.
Logan Board of Education will meet next Monday night to organize the board and name a successor as clerk for Rolland Bright who retires after 20 years of service on the board.
A general system tonic made from roots and herbs. It stimulates the appetite assists digestion and relieves occasional constipation. Suitable for every family member in need of overall wellness.
An advertisement offers 3 bottles at 1.59 with an additional 10 per bottle to cover packing and mailing. The notice specifies extra charges per bottle for shipping.
Vintage ad copy for Tonto Snake Oil Liniment marketed as a companion to Big Chief Tonic. Claims ease neuralgia pains stiff neck muscle cramps soreness from exposure or fatigue mosquito or frost bites and minor sprains. Mentions Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Athens Ohio and fragmented testimonial phrases.
Mrs. Bessie Rosser of New Marshfield Ohio reports severe kidney problems and constipation improving after TON JON treatment. She describes night urination back and limb pains and prior ineffective medicines. An Athens Ohio Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store representative promotes TON JON and offers explanations of the medicines.
Six Suit Club members held a New Year's Eve gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burchfield on Church Street with bridge awards to Mrs. W. D. Bassett and Mr. Burchfield. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John R. Pierce and Athens residents, with a buffet supper as the year began. Shelby reports Mr. Co L Wonn's son, a sergeant, visited with his mother Mrs. Wonn. Ben Spicer of West Virginia visited Mr. and Mrs. John Larimer for New Year’s Day and attended a Masonic meeting that evening.
Jane Ann Shriner hosted a watch and slumber party with friends on North St. on Wednesday night. Lunches were served to Nancy Perkins Shirley Larimer Marilyn Garverick Mary Gage Mary Lou Abell Roberta Schmitter and Jane Ann. Mr and Mrs Judson Shriner held a New Year dinner party at their North St home with guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Brown Mr and Mrs Arch Bangert and Dr and Mrs K M Boocks. Hardens hosted a New Year Eve party at their S Culver St home with guests Dallas Kinser Sam Primmer and James Krieg. Logan Briefs note Carl Hoskins's return to Camp after New Year visitations by Mr and Mrs Leslie Evans Columbus and relatives in Logan.
Mrs. Julia L. Anderson age 72 widow of David Anderson died Wednesday evening at her Dicken Addition home. Funeral services set for 10:30 Saturday at Leonard Funeral Home with Rev. Miranda Casto presiding. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Doors of the clerk of courts office in Logan were sealed late Wednesday on orders from the State Auditor's Bureau of Inspections. Examiner Robert Fawsett and deputy county auditor Ralph Moore sealed the office as the vacancy awaits appointment by county commissioners within ten days. if delayed, the county auditor assumes the appointment duty.
Mrs. Sara Lewis of 536 West State Street died yesterday. She is survived by six daughters and two sons, plus seven sisters and four brothers, with thirty-one grandchildren. Funeral is at 1 PM Friday, interment in Shawnee.
Helen Tolbert rolled a 243 at Cook alleys on New Year’s Eve, the highest mark since the new lanes opened.
Gallipolis report notes Joe V. Lee, contractor for all state hospital shoe repairs, facing difficulty obtaining steel needles and nails. Shoes needing repair are collected and serviced weekly at the hospital.
GALLIPOLIS The New Year's holiday passed quietly in the city. There was general cessation of business and suspension of postal activities. A number of former residents returned to greet friends and relatives for the day or weekend.
Funeral rites were held today at Entsminger Funeral Home for Mrs. Rose Vanden Gee 80 a native of the county who died Wednesday night in Logan Interment followed at Pine Street Cemetery A brother Mary Vanden of Philadelphia survives her
GALLIPOLIS The Holzer Hospital nursery is at capacity with newborn boys and girls. Nurses in the department report their hands are full handling the busy workload.
Logan reports no fatal automobile accidents in 1941 marking the third straight year with zero city deaths. Outside the city, Hocking County saw 10 auto deaths and five aviation fatalities, totaling 15, the county’s highest ever. Eleven people were injured in city motor accidents, with two serious injuries.
Logan December arrests total 27, raising the year’s count to 511 per Police Chief Lew Reynolds. Overtime parking leads with 10, while three charged with DUI, two with reckless driving, two with driving without a license. Five cited for drunk and disorderly, three for running red lights. One each for obstructing a fire plug and violating the garbage collection ordinance. Seven automobile accidents investigated with no serious injuries.
Holy Communion at St Matthew Lutheran Church will be at 10 Sunday with Rev Amos L Heyde in charge. Sunday School at 9 led by Harley Meyer. West Logan Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday School at 9 30 with Floyd Thompson superintendent. Rev Earl Appleman to deliver 10 30 sermon. Martha Blackford to lead Young People Society at 6 30 and pastor to preach at 7 30.
Gallipolis reports Holzer Hospital will begin the new year with 91 employed staff plus medical and surgical personnel, reaching 100 total. The facility provides jobs across business, technical, nursing, clerical and mechanical units, with many named staff and student nurses listed.
A house furnishing shower was held at Ohio Valley Grange Hall in Gallipolis for Mr and Mrs Frank Plymale whose home and furnishings burned Christmas morning while family members were in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Plymale are grange officials. Claude Miller gave a chalk talk.
Logan mayor Denzil Weltner outlined upcoming city improvements at a special council meeting. He urged study of parking meters on Main Street, opening Main Street under the railroad, sidewalk extensions from Mulberry to the river bridge, and paving to protect the Oak Grove Cemetery driveway. He stressed budget discipline and asked for council cooperation.
Three candidates attended the Hock Hocking Council Royal and Select Masons meeting Thursday evening as the Super Excellent degree was conferred. Max Fultz of Chillicothe attended for his annual inspection. The session began at 4 with dinner at 6 served by the Order of Eastern Star. Super Excellent exemplification opened at 7, with sixty dining and more for degree work. visitors came from Chillicothe and Nelsonville.
The Vinton Business and Professional Men's Club held its annual Ladies' Night at the Baptist Church in Gallipolis. About 60 attendees enjoyed dinner and a musical program. Addresses were delivered by E. E. Caldwell of Gallipolis and J. Newton Rees, plus Mrs. Earl Bowyer of Vinton.
Holzer Hospital in Gallia County records the first baby of 1942 a son born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Day at forty five seconds past midnight. The child is the couple’s second son and the father works as an x ray technician at the hospital. Merchants and banks plan gifts for the year’s first born.
Gallia County audience invited as Morning Dawn Lodge F and A M plans a school of instruction at Milport on January 27. Harry Schramm of Marietta deputy grand master will address the session along with other officers and fraternal leaders.
A new administration adds five men to the labor division of the city service department in Logan. George Frasch Pearl Carnes Clarence Magle Delbert Conkle and Ernest Kleinschmidt were named to the payroll.
Mayor Denzil Weltner arrived at City Hall to find a bouquet on his desk sent by Dr. and Mrs. C. F. Rauch with best wishes for a successful administration.
Logan reports 32 arrests for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in 1941, the highest in city history. The previous years saw 22 in 1940, 26 in 1939, and 18 in 1938.
Funeral services for Don W Feather county clerk of courts will be held Saturday at 2:30 PM at United Brethren Church. The Rev W E Reibel of Columbus and Rev E B White will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Lancaster Hospital reports Wanda Lee Tom daughter of Mr and Mrs H O Tom suffered a dislocated hip and a fractured left hand finger while Don Farley Haydenville sustained a nose fracture cheekbone fracture and chest injuries from a New Year Eve auto crash on U S Route 33 near Lancaster. Richard Ramsey age 14 son of Mr and Mrs Harold Ramsey of Columbus was fatally injured with funeral services at Grandview Congregational Church at 1 30 PM Monday.
Logan reports 1941 fire losses totaling 6312 with 4785 on property and 1527 on contents. Fire Chief Roy Stallsmith notes 37 alarms in the year 21 general and 16 silent, marking a rise from the prior year.
Logan Lodge of Elks will host a fish fry next Monday evening following its regular lodge session. Proceeds support lodge activities and community programs. Residents are invited to attend after the meeting at the lodge hall.
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