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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1939
Page
14
Logan officials prepare for the installation of Rev Cecil Harding Jones as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at 7 30 Sunday evening. The sermon will be by Rev C W Graham with charges by Rev Lloyd Evans and Rev Clarence S Gee. Installation prayer by Rev John Sharpe and ordination by Athens Presbytery follow in the service.
Professor Thomas N. Hoover of Ohio University is invited to speak at the Presbyterian Men's Club Lincoln Day dinner at the church in Logan. Music by the Presbyterian Sunday School Orchestra, dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Service schedule in Logan lists a weekly 7:00 p m service with a 10 30 a m service on the fourth Sunday. A future increase in morning services is hoped. W P Thomas of Dayton Ohio will preach January 22.
A go cart obtained from a Logan family 18 years ago to be paid for was returned to the owners last week by the person who bought it. The returner stated he did not think he could pay for it.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Logan for Mrs. Eliza beth Longstreth 81 widow of J J Longstreth who died in Omaha. She was a Shaw of Hocking County daughter and leaves a daughter Mrs Maude Lavelle of Omaha and sisters Mrs J D Shaw Mrs C M Smith and Mrs Aliie Bay. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery with Rev Co W Graham in charge.
Fred Radcliff of Morgan County reports to Logan to head sales tax collections after reduction in staff. He replaces Fred Ambrose, dismissed as provisional appointee last week. Office is in the board of elections room for vendor sales tax returns. Deadline is January 31.
Logan John Smith former county commissioner of Marion Township urges farmers to feed squirrels during snow cover citing a limited food supply last year. He scattered two bushels of nuts on his farm to aid the animals.
A Dorr Run delegation urged County Commissioners in Logan to fix a muddy road to the coal mines serving about 30 families. The board ordered WPA trucks to the scene the next morning to resume traffic and relieve the hardship on miners and their families.
Mrs. Edward Pritts pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart. She was fined five dollars plus costs. The alleged assault victim was neighbor Mrs. Floyd Loomis. Mrs. Pritts was brought to court by Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith.
Harley Doss sues T. C. Logan for 25000 in Hocking County Common Pleas claiming injuries from a Route 33 crash on April 27 1938. Logan a West Virginia resident denies negligence and objects to court jurisdiction stating he has no intention to appear.
Logan car sales in Hocking County average one per day since the new year. The report appears in financial records for the Troy Township School District Athens County, outlining receipts from local taxes, state aid, and other revenue.
Logan society notes list gatherings at homes on West Second Street E Front Street and North Streets. Members of Sister Susies Club Contract Club Priscilla Club and Wednesday Sewing Club are cited with hostesses attendees and light refreshments and awards for sewing.
M Swaney traveling freight agent for the C and O Railroad visited Logan noting carloadings held up well in 1938 with July among the best months. Logan showed an increase as one of two system cities, boosted by shipments from the furniture factory Hocking Valley Brick Plant and Logan Clay Product plant. Miscellaneous freight accompanied road improvement work near Rockbridge and Enterprise.
Logan Ohio area reports the burial of Merton James at Oak Grove Cemetery after services at Spears Funeral Home in Columbus. The service included a firing squad from the American Legion. James formerly lived in Logan and had moved to Columbus after World War II. his brothers Erwin and Harold survive along with two sisters.
Logan Mayor Dallas Kinser announced the reappointment of Clinton Webb to the Logan Civil Service Commission for a six year term. Webb previously served an unexpired five year term and has been secretary of the commission for the last three years.
Katharine Ewing files for divorce from William P. Ewing and asks custody of their one child. The petition requests custody in the ongoing suit.
Opening day sessions of the Logan Farmers Institute drew a crowded audience with scarce seating. Mrs. C. E. Duff of North Canton and I. H. Steffy of Akron spoke at all three sessions, with Webb Summit and Nickel Plate students participating. A jitney lunch was served at noon, and many stayed for the afternoon. Officer elections conclude at today’s closing session.
United Brethren Church will hold a 9 a.m. Sunday service with Rev. E. B. White delivering Born Again as the sermon. Evening talks will cover Grieving the Holy Spirit. At the Methodist Church Rev. Co W. Graham speaks at 10:30 a.m. on Am I My Brother's Keeper with evening service canceled for joint Presbyterian installation.
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