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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1940
Page
12
Logan City Council plans to name a committee at the January 23 meeting to study a building code. Mayor Kinser endorses the program as sentiment grows for a building initiative and private investment awaits clear code guidance.
Jennings Neff of Chillicothe appeared in court and pleaded guilty to neglecting to provide for an illegitimate child. An agreement on child support was presented to Judge Phil Henderson for confirmation, and sentence was withheld.
Logan Orland Routt Jim town was captured by Sheriff Joe Farbearn and deputies. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate S B Whitehart and was fined 25 dollars plus costs for disturbing a religious meeting after kicking down a door at the Church of the Nazarene in the western county area.
Dr. C. F. Rauch, county chairman, oversees a social event at Bell Hall on E Main St. Tuesday evening Jan 30. Music by the High Hatters Orchestra of Lancaster. Proceeds support infantile paralysis aid in Hocking County with donation boxes placed around the city.
Donald Davis of Logan Route One suffered an estimated $25 loss to his auto when it caught fire on South Mulberry Street at about 1 55 p m He was assisted by Fire Chief Roy Stallsmith and crew who extinguished the blaze with chemicals.
Logan Methodist Church plans 10 30 and 7 00 worship with Rev Stanley W Wiant evangelistic messages and a campfire service after evening worship. Martha Sue Cruise to sing, classes and Ladies Aid to appoint visitors next Thursday. First Presbyterian hosts Rev Cecil Harding Jones with Growth in Grace, 10 30 morning and a 7 00 evening sermon. In Nazarene Rev Co B Clendenen delivers Growing Grace in the morning and The Designed Vessel in the evening. United Brethren with Rev E B White leads What Shall It Profit a Man in morning service and men host 7 00 program. St Matthew Lutheran at 10 00 with Rev Amos L Heyde. Sunday School at 9 00. Sam F Downer delivers morning prayer and sermon at St Pauls Episcopal at 10 30.
Cold weather keeps shoppers listless as county roads remain ice coated and travel risky. County Auditor E. D. Keeler says dog tag sales are slow despite a penalty free deadline set for Saturday.
Mrs. C. D. Anthony of Union Furnace was admitted to Cherrington Hospital for treatment. Eleanor Allen of West Logan received a second blood transfusion. Mrs. Homer Featherolf of Laurelville and Mrs. E. T. Brewer of Nelsonville had been at the hospital two weeks and returned home. Robert Longstreth, ill with influenza, shows slight improvement.
Logan South Logan councilman George S. Moore, recently ill, shows steady improvement and participates in local affairs. As secretary of the First Presbyterian Church Men’s Club he prepared publicity for the fathers and sons banquet on January 25, and he is expected to return to duties soon.
The Athena opens Invisible Stripes a drama about a man trying to live honestly after prison. George Raft plays the title role with Jane Bryan and William Holden as key leads and Humphrey Bogart coordinating a strong supporting cast.
Mrs Richard Lavey hosts a Saturday Club luncheon at P K Shop at one PM with the meeting moving to the hostess home. Logan residents attended Kay Kayser event in Columbus Wednesday evening including Mr and Mrs Clarence Salts and Sheriff and Mrs Joe Farbearn and son Jack. Thimble and Art Club met at Mrs M H Cherrington s home on E Hunter St with a 4 PM tea and awards for Mrs Carlton Bright and Miss Clara Smith. Mrs C E Yontz to host in two weeks at Mound St home with guests including Miss Smith and several Logan residents. Sewing Club hosted by Mrs Charles Eberst at Midland Place with guests Mrs Doering and Mrs Thomas Bender. hostess to entertain again in two weeks.
Unemployment compensation benefits paid to workers in Hocking and Vinton Counties in December totaled 4369.17 dollars, up 54 percent from November. An additional 7400 dollars was paid to 590 claimants whose benefits were recalculated after a benefit formula change. Total December payments reached 11569.17 dollars. Initial unemployment claims rose to 247 in December, 120 percent higher than November, and 3385 individuals remained listed as active job seekers at month end.
First Presbyterian Church announces Religious Awakening Week from February 4 to 10 with nightly services at 7 30. Guest preachers include Dr. Rollins H Walker Dr Frank Throop and Dr Clarence S Gee. Walker arrives February 4 for a three day stay and will preach at the morning service and be guest speaker at the Methodist Church. Services open to the public and no offerings will be taken.
Logan records rapid temperature drop toward sub zero as snow continues to fall and linger. Intermittent snowfall persists with ground cover nearly matching two weeks earlier, signaling a continued cold spell.
All Priscilla Club members attended gatherings Wednesday at Mrs. Curtis Cole's North Street home. Needlework was the evening’s diversion and refreshments were served, with Mrs. Fred W. Stracke set to host next week.
Cameo Club members will gather at Margaret Rechtenwald's West Street residence next Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
Chummy Bridge Club members met Tuesday evening at Miss Mildred Collins home. Miss Charlene Huffman held high club score and Mrs. Walter Nixon won the guest award. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Lawrence Harden will be the next hostess.
Mrs. Harry Smith hosted the Jolly Eight Bridge Club at her Second Street home with new member Mrs. Fred E Hull and guest Mrs. Charles Smith. Edna Cooksey won high score with Charles Epstein second. Refreshments followed.
Mrs. Ann Shriner and her daughter Miss Blanche Shriner of this city departed Thursday evening for a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs Glenn Blosser in Eldorado Arkansas.
The Logan High football season receipts totaled 4640.76 with at home gates from McArthur Glouster Athens Gallipolis Wells ton Jackson Lancaster and season tickets plus 165 from guarantees. Expenditures totaled 2036.35 with a season end balance of 915.65 and final balance 1380.17 after prior funds. Equipment purchases included multiple shoes shirts helmets pads and footballs.
Local naturalist C W Ziegler plans to feed wild birds during severe weather. Birds such as flickers nut hatches chickadees titmice woodpeckers juncos wrens cardinals blue jays quail and sparrows visit. He recommends varied foods and land for feeders and has installed nearly a dozen bird feeders in the city.
The body of Edith Cavell, renowned war nurse, is interred in Norwich Cathedral England. The ceremony honors Cavell for her service and martyrdom during wartime.
The line notes a concern for protecting a infant’s head and eyes from intense red sunlight, emphasizing precaution and care for the child’s sensitive areas.
LOGAN Chieftains meet Gallipolis High Blue Devils with both teams unbeaten in league play. Sophomores likely start. players include Tommy Brehm Bill Johnston Tracy Conrad Eddie Cole and Jimmy Mac Gonagle in the opening lineup.
Morning prayer and sermon at St. Pauls Episcopal Church Logan begin at 10 30 led by Sam F Downer. Sunday service of Holy Communion at 10 30 with Rev Robert G Purrington as celebrant and preacher. Lenten services begin Ash Wednesday Feb 7 and continue through Lent.
Advert shows Williams Formula as a natural herb and mineral remedy for acid stomach gas indigestion and nausea. A retired Appleton resident testifies it relieves gas pains improves appetite and weight. Pills sold at Quick's Drug Store in three sizes priced to be affordable.
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