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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1941
Page
12
The Hocking County Selective Service reports 26 volunteers certified as fit for military service with five more needed to meet the January 31 quota. One volunteer joined Ft. Hayes, Stanley Ray Dixon of Murray City, while Ivan D. Rieder of Haydenville volunteered after. Dentition issues cause many to fail physical exams.
Logan Chieftains will play nine league games and four nonleague matches this season. The remainder includes Jan 7 New Boston, Jan 10 Wellston, Jan 14 Jackson, Jan 17 at Gallipolis, Jan 24 Athens, Jan 28 at Lancaster St Marys, Jan 31 Middleport, Feb 4 Columbus West, Feb 7 at Nelsonville, Feb 14 Pomeroy, Feb 21 Nelsonville, Feb 25 Lancaster St Marys, Feb 28 at Athens.
Report suggests Guy Swope of Pennsylvania as a likely candidate to succeed Admiral William D. Leahy as Governor General of Puerto Rico. Roosevelt administration reportedly considering his appointment.
Reverend E C Hah in of the First Methodist church presided at his first 1941 marriage uniting Eber Neigler and Velma Roush Clarke. Michael Lamity retired after 50 years with the New York Central Railroad. Reverend E C Hardin escaped injury in a three car crash near Athens. Lat A Lot club hosted at Wilma Spence home with Frances Spence winning prizes. Fred Gray purchased Lewis Barbee property on N Valley Street. Corning residents C H Quillin Edith Middleport and Grace Hoffman Margie left for Miami Florida for a week, William Offenbecher of Columbus visited.
The Mingo Lodge of Ma sons held a well attended meeting Monday. The highlight was elevating a local clergyman to Master Mason. Rev. W. W. Wilbur and Rev. L. F. Williams attended as visitors. N. A. Chute received a 50 year membership pin from Harry L. Smith.
Logan. Sheriff Floyd Duffy, newly in charge, adjourned the October term and convened the January term. Prosecutor Harley Meyer readied cases for the grand jury which is to convene next week.
Logan reports a marked 1940 improvement in Hocking County dairy industry. Local plants advanced while retail and wholesale dairymen upgraded buildings and equipment. Herds tested for Bangs disease and tuberculosis show progress, improving milk quality for Logan customers.
Logan residents will skate on the school’s new rink at N Mulberry St as cold weather allows. Under Service Director R R Loomis supervision, the former tennis courts were flooded Monday with no charge for skating.
Government actions prompt widespread industry upgrade as regulators push improved standards and broad adoption across firms. Officials say the move will raise efficiency, safety, and compliance while uneven uptake remains a key challenge for smaller players.
Logans employees return to a day shift after an extended period on night duty. Only a minimal night crew will be kept, with necessary staff retained for essential operations.
Frank Kovach and Joe Boros of Murray City were arraigned before Judge Phil Henderson on illegal possession of intoxicants after arrest by State Liquor Department Inspectors. Each pled guilty, fined 150 dollars plus costs, with 50 dollars suspended on good behavior. unable to pay, they were jailed. This raises custody numbers to 13 under the new sheriff. Inspectors charged them with one gallon of moonshine whiskey.
Logan Mayor Dallas Kinser will present his annual report at the next regular city council meeting on January 14. The mayor also weighs appointing a new council president after Stanley v. Baker resigned to become commissioner, with an appointment expected soon. Tax books opened by County Treasurer R. N. White run until February 20.
Logan Chieftains travel to New Boston for their first league game of the season. Cecil Scott is sidelined ill, limiting the squad for the Friday contest versus Wellston.
Two men appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser for arraignment on charges filed by the State Highway Patrol. Leroy Schrader of near Logan was charged with parking on a public highway without displaying lights and fined. Milton Pyle of Columbus faced a charge of speeding with a truck, fined 25 dollars with 10 dollars suspended. patrolmen said the truck carried coal at the time.
In Logan on Monday morning approximately 40 pupils were absent at the Junior High due to illness, with even fewer absences at the Senior High. Mrs. Kenneth Doo little of New Marshfield underwent major surgery at Cherrington Hospital yesterday. John George III of Logan has been ill for weeks but is improving and visited the area.
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