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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1942
Page
12
Logan churches observed Red Cross Sunday as leaders urged support for a campaign to raise 7000 for Hocking County. Three chairmen will run the drive by groups aiming for 100 percent enrollment and extended outreach to secure larger donations than in previous efforts.
Logan Benton Township Board of Education opened bids Saturday for a new gymnasium to be built under a $37,000 bond issue. Altman and Coady of Columbus were the low general contractors and were awarded the contract. William Loomis bid closely but did not receive the award. Plumbing and heating bids were not decided Saturday and will be let at a meeting next Friday evening.
Announcement from the State Forestry Department: no forest demonstration plots will be planted in the county this year due to CCC unavailability for cooperative work. Much work remains in the state parks area and hopes to finish before Camp Hocking is abandoned.
At Logan Hospital Charles Frasure of New Straitsville was admitted to Cherlington Hospital Saturday for a surgical operation that afternoon. Karl Schmitter of Logan who had been receiving treatment there was able to return home Saturday evening. Miss Barbara Snyder of Gore who recently underwent an operation returned home Saturday.
Logan Social Notes reports the Friday gathering of Governor Worthington Chapter DAR at Mrs. John Wellman’s home with Mrs. Paul Monks as regent opening the session and forming a committee for the next meeting. The group discussed an "American Indian" paper and a "National Defense" article. Twelve members attended refreshments.
Mrs James R Horwell wife of James R Horwell was feted at a surprise party Friday evening at her parents home on North Mulberry Street. Neighbors attended a covered dish supper at 5 30 and gave a miscellaneous shower of gifts before she leaves Sunday to join her husband in Mentor Ohio. Others present included Mrs H V Thrush and several named friends. Logan briefs note visitors and local stops including William Sehull and Joe Mock with military assignments at Fort Knox Kentucky.
Farmer W. J. Cragg of Chillicothe route 3 Ohio praises TON JON Merbal Medicines for restoring his health after a long sickness. He reports loss of sleep, stomach ulcers, gas, indigestion, weight gain after treatment, and renewed ability to work on his farm. He urges others to seek TON JON through a local health representative at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store.
Union Furnace won both games against Buchtel High School on the Starrs Township floor. The varsity posted a 53 to 24 victory while the Juniors won 20 to 17. H White led scoring with 19 points, one more than Wells. Shesky led Buchtel with 12.
Miss Mary Johnson, a returned missionary, will speak at the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Millertown Tuesday night at 7 30. Dick Tharp has been accepted for service in the Marine Corps and sent to Parris Island for training after studying at Ohio State University.
Clarence Gordon of West Virginia faced Mayor Denzil Weltner on a Friday night for insufficient rights. He pled guilty and paid a $10 fine plus costs. State Highway Patrol made the arrest.
Charles Bensonhaver keeps few sheep on his Logan farm and reports eight Delaine sheep with an average fleece weight of 17 pounds for last year.
Mr and Mrs John Franz of Pomeroy are the parents of a daughter born at Cherrington Hospital Sunday morning. Dan James Logan of this city traveled to Athens Saturday to attend the funeral of his stepmother, Mrs James.
A Hocking County survey shows 215 tractors on local farms with a notable three year rise. Most units are in good condition, with repairs planned to secure parts for spring farming. Many tractors were added in 1941 and during the past three years.
Mrs Mildred Reynolds wife of John Reynolds died Sunday at her Straitsville home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at two in the afternoon at the Methodist Church led by Rev George Hughes. She is survived by her husband two children her parents Mr and Mrs James Peyton five sisters Isabelle Walters Columbus Dorothy Brunton New Pittsburg Blanche Theda and Ruth at home one brother Ronala at home and a half brother Frank Davis.
Scenic areas of Hocking County attract few visitors in winter yet present striking snow and ice decorations. The cold weather limits access to the hardiest observers who glimpse nature’s quiet beauty in park landscapes.
Logan will hold its first regular city council meeting of the year Tuesday night. Plans include a report on auxiliary power for the water plant and consideration of a new police car.
Frank Connell meets Mayor Denzil Weltner on assault and battery charges after an arrest Saturday night. Victim named is Miss Irene Beougher. Earl Roberts cannot appear for Shines Bar and Grill due to a leg injury. Pat Hurley substitutes. Weather halts Market St. repaving work by WPA.
Mrs Will Cavin sustained a badly bruised hip but no bones were broken after a fall. She is being cared for at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Mackenzie.
Mrs. E. G. Royer wife of the county agent and Mrs Boyd Thomas both of Gallipolis were admitted to Holzer Hospital Sunday for surgery.
Thirteen members finished the first defense course at Laurelville School. The automotive mechanics program earned certificates for all enrollees. A new course in farm machinery repair is planned under supervisor George F. Bushell with C. W. Reichelderfer assisting, with state extension service possible for instructors.
Laurelville village council assigns committees after a council member declines to serve. Streets and Alleys go to Dwight Huggins Albert Kempton and Bert Poling. Finance to Damon Pontious Charles Paxton and Kempton. Fire to Bert Poling. Public property to Charles Paxton. Mayor Paul F Armstrong assigns a marshal position, with George Sells filling duties temporarily.
Funeral arrangements for Hamilton V. Hinton of Washington Township are pending with relatives from Colorado traveling to Ohio for the service. He died in his automobile en route to Logan Saturday afternoon and the family plans a Wednesday service in Logan.
Gallipolis report notes Elmer E. Chadwell superintendent of the First Baptist Sunday School spoke at the new Church of Christ in Christian Union on Eastern Ave. He traced the group's origins under Baptist sponsorship and stressed the close ties between the two churches.
Herman J. Hamilton, 72, of St. Paris Ohio, died Saturday after paralysis. A native of Gallia County he was related to many locals. He leaves his wife and sons Mills and William. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Ohio Chapel with burial in Clay Chapel Cemetery.
Maggied has again been chosen Boy Scout district director in Gallia County. Appointed aides include William Jones Kenneth Worman C C By ers E S Spear Dr Lewis Brown Edwin McCormick Ben R Evans Harry Gwinn E E Higgins Dr Otto Carter Harry Maddy Robert Mackenzie and Earl Saunders.
AAA supervisors plan showings in Gallia County rural high schools for educational films including Plaws Planes and Peace and Harvests for Tomorrow. No exhibition date is set yet but officials say adults may attend.
Gallipolis reports a sedan abandoned December 28 and held in storage has been claimed by its owner Stanley Wright of Palma West Virginia who said the car had been stolen.
Gallia schools begin selling defense stamps with no stated end date and officials note the program will continue indefinitely.
Mr and Mrs Alonzo Valentine learn of the death of their only grandson Wayne Valentine son of Mr and Mrs William Valentine at Nitro West Virginia The notice lists surviving relatives and notes the family receipt of the tragic news in Gallipolis.
Loren Fraley son of Police Chief John Fraley has returned to his military post at Watertown New York after a week at home. He has been promoted to staff sergeant.
Laurelville school continues a hot lunch program started December 8 before the holiday break. Superintendent J. L. Archer traveled to Logan to obtain surplus commodities, with funds from student payments supplementing the meals.
William A. Lee, a West Virginia cattle raiser residing on Court Street in Gallipolis, is confined to his home following heart attacks.
Logan Chieftains head to Jackson for a tough Tuesday league clash with the Iron Men in the season’s second meeting. Friday hosts Gallipolis as coach Tom Bender faces lineup decisions after Bill Scott’s strong second-half showing and improving team depth.
Logan farmers in Hocking County sign with the extension service to have their 90 horses treated for bats. Applications are sought from others who want their animals treated. Work is expected to begin within two weeks.
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