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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1941
Page
12
Logan reports relief costs in Hocking County rose from 28 474 21 in 1938 to 54 961 46 in 1940, outpacing 1939. Unpaid bills total 8 805 47 and may be settled after appropriations. Board weighs bonds against delinquent taxes or restricting relief to absolute needs after case scrutiny.
Logan district court dismissed Bea trice Priscilla Blake against Albert Todd Blake after finding the plaintiff not a county resident. In the same session Olga Graham was granted a divorce from Roy Graham with custody to the mother and child support set at ae per week.
West High School senior Dick Ucker of Columbus leads pre league scoring with 98 points through games and 25 in a single contest. He shows steady progress from sophomore to junior year with 46 and 63 points respectively while his brother Bob Ucker is a top Columbus bowler.
WPA projects in Hocking County will keep 25 percent sponsorship as engineers confirm adequate equipment. Orla Wolfe states sufficient graders tractors and trucks remain to maintain federal cooperation and preserve WPA rolls.
Logan Dog George a German police dog owned by Millard S Brown a local mail carrier knows how to enter his owner's home on cold days. He retrieves the paper from the delivery point and carries it inside. On a chilly morning the dog sought entry. Brown found him with a newspaper in his mouth and admitted him.
Logan Sheriff and Mrs. Floyd Duffy along with daughter Jean relocated to the Hocking County Jail residence on Thursday from their N Spring Street home. Prior to the move part of the jail residence was repapered and other changes were completed.
The Corning Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen met to plan a February birth day party for December January and February birthdays. A games party followed. A dance with orchestra is planned at the Eagle home on West Main Street Saturday night. Eagles must show paid receipts. The blaze on Valley Street caused water damage but limited structural harm. Mrs. Elizabeth Hardy hosted Past Matrons of the Eastern Star Lodge for a Christmas and birthday exchange with games contests and refreshments.
At the First Methodist Church Tuesday evening the Women’s Society of Christian Service prepared for a district meet at New Lexington on January 22. Hostesses were Mrs. Jesse Latta, Mary Spence, and Myrtle Keller. Janet Mason led devotions while E. C. Hardin directed the program. Refreshments were served to 26 members.
Firefighters were dispatched Tuesday to a home where a attic blaze broke out. Crews contained the fire and halted damage to the attic area with no reports of injuries.
Influenza plagues Carbon Hill High School with two teachers ill and off duty. Superintendent Floyd Pence in Logan with health officials and Superintendent Samuel H. Dillon to assess the situation. If illness persists, a short vacation suspension of classes may occur after the end of the week.
Logan Odd Fellows will induct officers at 7 30 p m next Monday for Mineral Encampment and Adelphi Encampment. Roy W Comly deputy grand patriarch will lead with Rolland Bright assisting. After the business session refreshments will be served and all members are urged to attend.
Announcement by Mr. and Mrs. C B Kerns states their daughter Opal will marry Ray Mulford of Chesterhill R D 1. Vera Walker and daughter Mary Evelyn of Columbus visited Opal's parents over New Year. Betty Armstrong vacationed in Marietta with sisters Polly and Mrs Becker. The Kerns attended an oyster dinner and Grange installation in Fairview New Year.
Corning High School will host Moxahala in a boys basketball matchup on Friday night with the opening game slated to begin at 7 30.
With president Anna Fulaytor absent, Flossie Keifer led the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion meeting Tuesday at Leona Hillis home. Richard Rodgers is reportedly recovering satisfactorily from an appendectomy performed at his Shawnee residence, and a social hour followed a brief business session.
Class 13 of the First Methodist Church will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Anita Cady with Viola Pierce and Mary Spence serving as assistant hostess. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Tippett left Wednesday for Springfield for a short vacation. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sullivan have returned to their Chicago home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Ballis. Elliott Lamb visited at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lamb, Sr. Tuesday.
James Buck 83 ward of Hocking County died after a heart attack. He spent eight years at the Home. One sister in Saline Kansas. Services at Fairview United Brethren Church Washington Township at 2 PM Sunday. Burial in the nearby cemetery.
A unity meeting of the Churches of God of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys is set for Sunday January 12 at 2 PM in Logan at the East School corner East Main and Depot Streets. Rev C V Wells will speak with the Gospel Radio Trio performing. A large crowd is expected and all are welcome.
Langsville social notes report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Willim Musser of Springfield to Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Pickens, a grandson Cecil Ray born Jan. 3 to Clair Nelson and his wife, care for a new grandson by Mrs. Frank Nelson, and New Year gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Miller and Bobby Childers with Alice Miller. Young Peoples class hosted Dorothy Ledlie’s home with a bed spread presented to newlyweds Bernard and Dorothy Ledlie. Details cover moves and a hospital emergency operation for Mrs. John Longstreth.
Revival services commence Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church with Rev. Stanley W. Wiant directing. Morning and evening programs across local churches include topics The Solving Word Hot Morality The Watchman and A Much Needed Service. Community groups meet and congregational meetings follow services.
Logan Dr. Walter E. Brehm of Hocking County is named chairman of the Mines Committee and will also serve on the Welfare and Conservation Committees. He said the county is affected by these panels and will push policies to aid local interests without harming the state.
Sales tax examiner Charles Donnelly will visit Logan County to assist vendors with semi annual reports. He will be at the county election board office in the courthouse on January 13 14 15 20 21 22 and the morning of January 25. Reports are due by January 31 with a penalty of $1 per day for late filing.
Logan led by J D McKinley superintendent, Pomona Grange degree team from Vinton County went to Enterprise Wednesday evening to install Hocking Pomona Grange officers. R E Allen was re elected master for another year. About 100 attended the business session, followed by a social hour and refreshments.
Joseph W. Fichter of Oxford will lecture on The Outlook for Agriculture at an Antioch Grange meeting Friday evening January 17. Formerly with the State Department of Education he is now on the Miami University staff and serves as lecturer for the Ohio State Grange.
Ono Zimmerman appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser on a reckless driving charge after his car pulled in front of Lawrence Souders truck on S Mulberry St causing a crash with a White Tip taxicab. No injuries occurred though both the truck and cab were damaged and Zimmerman pled guilty, paying a $15 fine plus costs.
Community notes from Logan detail several local social events. The Home Makers Club met at Mrs. D. O. Davis with Mrs. Robert Mackey as co host and musical entertainment by Wanda Brown Eileen Cruise Annette Davis and accompanist Mrs. Cruise. Contests awarded to Mrs. Theodore Lehman Mrs. George Vanfossen and Mrs. Fred Graham. Refreshments were served. Other gatherings included a Contract Bridge Club evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C R. Eberst with guests and high score by Dr. and Mrs. Victor Simiele. Next meeting will be hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Carlos A. Gaffin. Social Circle met at the White Mouse with calendar party and new member Mrs. Frank Johnson. WCTU held a meeting at Mrs. Neal Shaw’s home. Priscilla Club hosted needlework and refreshments with Mrs. Denzil Weltner to host next week.
Logan residents Paul E. Nutter and Herbert Marvin Lackey volunteered for immediate service at the Selective Service office. They raised the ready-for-call total to the January 31 quota and will undergo physical exams. If they pass no order number man will be called, marking two quotas filled without selection. The board seeks volunteers to fill the next six for February 10.
Judge E L Ewing was installed as chancellor commander of Logan Lodge Knights of Pythias. Everett Jacoby becomes master of work as J B Humphrey and aides James L Martin and R N White led the ceremony. Other officers named include Lawrence Courter Carl Byerly Russell Bowers James L Martin Ben Epstein R N White George Stallsmith Henry Glass John Bownes and Harry Nill.
Comet Club members visited Mrs. Walter Derr on Wednesday evening. Sewing formed part of the program with music and a contest to conclude. Mrs. Olin Carpenter won the contest. A lunch was served by the hostess. Attendees included Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Carl Gordon, Mrs. John Guess, Mrs. Hubert Guess, Mrs. Raymond St. Clair and Mrs. Ernest Shannon.
Campaign in connection with the President's ball runs Jan 13 to 31 to canvass Hocking County for donations. Victor E. Simiele named county chairman with division heads including G. E. Carr Fred Burchfield H. F. Kirk Samuel H. Dillon Tom Bender C. W. Jones and Rotary Kiwanis leaders guiding efforts. Maxine Notestone chairs the program committee.
Logan Shirley May eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Cottrill Maxville was released from Cherrington Hospital Wednesday.
Advertises Lower's Prescription for bronchitis asthma severe coughs and colds sold at drug stores priced 60c and 1.20 a bottle manufactured by Low er Chemist Marion Ohio featuring lung sufferers as the target audience with urgency to buy now.
Logan reports about 700 dog owners obtained licenses at the Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald’s office. The figure is under half of expected registrations and time is running out before penalties. After January 20 a $1 penalty applies to all tags.
An advertised general system tonic made from roots and herbs. It claims to stimulate the appetite and relieve occasional constipation for every member of the family.
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