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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
14
Entry occurred at Hocking Logan Rheinecheld's service station in Ewing. Deput y Newton Spencer investigated after burglars broke a door glass and unlocked the lock. Provisions including candy bread tobacco and gloves were taken by the thief.
J R Hickey WPA engineer reported completion of the Logan sidewalk project. On Tuesday crews were moved from that work to the East End sanitary sewer project. The same day the Jobs Road project opened in Ward Township. German factories producing agricultural machinery number 350 and employ over 35 000 workers.
Political activity surges as filing time nears. Republicans name Ewings Lanning Moorehead Frause for posts. Democrats nominate Wright St Clair Wolfe Schaal White Farbearn. Bricker gains county endorsements for governor with McKinley Club backing.
Three young men who fled a patrol inspection in Logan are believed responsible for two other thefts that night. They allegedly stole Olive Carpenter’s car from a Route 31 West garage, abandoning it near the Hocking Fairfield line, with another car reported stolen from Sugar Grove.
Logan William Weaver of South Perry was admitted to Cherrington Hospital on Wednesday for nose hemorrhage treatment. He remains weakened from a heavy blood loss.
A J Carl of this city has been in Cincinnati since Saturday with her son Mack who underwent an operation at a hospital there. The operation was to shorten ligaments following a prior football injury to his brain during high school days.
Shirley and Mrs. George Temple highlight the 1936 1946 Dodge models with safety steel bodies hydraulic brakes and fingertip steering. Owners report 18 to 24 miles per gallon and up to 20 percent oil savings while the Airglide Ride offers comfort. Prices start at 640 dollars at factory in Detroit with only a few dollars more than the lowest priced cars.
Dinner party at the White House hosted by Mrs. Harry Stevenson and Mrs. Naomi Gounding featured sweet peas primroses and stevia as table decor and corsage favors. High scores went to Mrs. Cherrington Mrs. Bartlett and Mrs. Braddock among twenty five guests and bridge players.
Logan school results show most subjects meeting or exceeding state medians. Sixth grade arithmetic is the sole exception with Logan 22.4 vs state 23.3. Notable gains include Eighth Grade English 51 versus 38, and standout scores in Algebra, Latin III, English ninth grade, Biology, and English in multiple grades.
County Engineer Orla Wolfe and staff estimate receipts of 71 500 from gas tax motor license and refunds to fund maintenance 32 676 bridges 12 000 garage 10 000 tools 7 000 and other items. Seventeen roads are listed for repair among 35 totaling 146.1 miles with past funding declines since 1929.
Logan hosts a two day Farmers Institute at Knights of Pythian Hall next Thursday evening and Friday. Principal speakers include Mrs. Bessie Zigler and Vernon Crouse. Sessions feature topics on youth outlook early Ohio history and planned agriculture with school participation from West Logan Calico Ridge Nickel Plate Scotts Creek and Webb Summit. Officers Frank Campbell president Claude Harsh secretary treasurer and Mrs Arlie Brimmer as hostess coordinated the event.
Logan hosts Wellston on Saturday night with a late main event set for 9 o clock and a preliminary at 8 o clock. Wellston recently beat Nelsonville by three points while Logan edged the same team by one point. Coach Schrader pushes the squad for peak form.
Local Red Cross chapter reports information from the Veterans Administration about a pending compensation measure for World War II veterans. After Congress acts, 10 days to three weeks will pass before forms are ready. no applications are available now.
Logan Hocking County Trustees and Clerks Association met in the probate court room with John Lovett presiding. Thirty five in attendance. Carl Kinsley spoke on trustees duties and pending legislation to fund their work. The group adopted a resolution backing the Wilkins Bill to improve sales tax revenue distribution to townships.
Local school boards report their new year organization details to Supt. J. W. Coleman. Laurel John Whitcraft serves as president with Forest Keck as vice president and S. M. Vorhees as clerk. Starr district lists N. F. Nimon as president and J. F E Loomis as vice president. Washington board names Henry Rheinscheid as president and Andrew Rauber as vice president with W. R. Cherry as clerk. Good Hope elects Cliff Wharton as president with A. F. Risch as vice president and J. E. Stuart as clerk.
District outlines show four branches with aides and locations in Rockport Starr and other centers. Mrs Clarke states cooperation and book handling within the task force as preparations progress amid shifting county leadership.
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