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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1936
Page
11
A two decade high in Logan district weather creates widespread disruption. Snow and freezing conditions stall vehicles, close buses, and force school absences across Junior and Senior Highs. Roads flood and ponds block routes as residents scramble for supplies and repairs.
An advertisement from Goldsboro promotes a urine based remedy by an ear specialist promising relief from head noises ringing and buzzing. It claims low cost and a money back guarantee if dissatisfied, with a storefront location at 8 Pharmacy and address 7 N Court Adv.
Logan Brief reports on multiple social gatherings. Merry Makers Club hosted by Mrs. Clarence Heine with three bridge tables. high scorers Mrs. Frank W. Harden and Mrs. John W. McBroom. Margaret Sparnon hosted Bridgettes Club with post game lunch. Cooperative Club Winter Frolic at Knights of Pythias Hall featured Paul Decker Detroiters and Miss Nelson vocalist. dancing late. Sister Susies Club hosted by A. O. Kelch with refreshments. E. Z. Bridge Club at Miss Elizabeth Kemper’s home. High scores: Mrs. R. A. McGovern and Mrs. Harry Eastman.
Thimble and Art Club members met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. A. Richey. A miscellaneous roll call and a brief business session followed before the gathering concluded with social time.
Logan High Band will appear Saturday night at the East High versus Chieftains game. It marks the band's first appearance this season after fan requests for a program at home contests. Mrs. Mark Linton of New Straitville Rt. 1 was taken to Cherrington Hospital for an appendectomy.
The term book derives from the Anglo Saxon word for the beech tree. Ancient communications were written on beech wood tablets, shaping early record keeping and literacy practices.
J R Ralston resigned as superintendent of maintenance in the State Highway Department at Hocking County during a Logan session of the State Civil Service Commission. He cited no witnesses and asked the appeal be dismissed. the action preserves his civil service standing while the department weighs a replacement from several suggested names.
Logan resident Emmett Snyder and two daughters from New Straitville Rt. 2 collided with O A Hamilton in another car on Route 75 near here Tuesday night. The two girls sustained minor injuries. Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith investigated the crash.
Logan Paul North and Ralph Ruflick changed pleas before Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. Indicted for grand larceny, charges reduced to petit larceny with guilty pleas. Each fined $25 and costs and received 30 day jail terms suspended pending good behavior.
County commissioners advance 1936 appropriations and expect tax rates to be announced soon. Work should wrap in the coming days as figures are finalized.
Blow torches to thaw frozen water pipes sparked two fire alarms within 15 minutes after noon on Thursday. The Bierly home on Warner Ave and the Kelch residence on North St in the Hilltop District suffered only minor losses under $5. Firefighters had just returned from the Bierly fire when the second alarm rang.
Logan Grant Morgan recalls the winter of 1898 99 as the coldest in the district with temperatures dropping to 35 degrees below zero while driving cattle through Starr Township. Elephants do not drink through their trunks.
The final sermon of a three part series will be at First United Brethren Church Sunday evening with Rev. John A. Toy on Old Time Religion. Multiple churches schedule morning services with guest speakers and topics across Logan including Doorkeepers Fire as an Emblem of the Holy Spirit and Prayer.
Logan news item notes Robert Weaver arrived downtown Wednesday night dressed unusually warm. He counted ten and a half pairs of socks on his feet, saying he would wear the extra half pair if he could locate the missing sock.
Union Furnace basketball faces a setback as five straight wins are followed by word that Lowery, a new player, will be ineligible after enrollment rules. The case was sent to the Athletic Commissioner. coach Evans hopes reserves fill the gap. Logan Rotary to feature Major Bowes program with Josef Brashares as MC.
A WPA organized public forum in Hocking County gathers weekly in the probate court room from 1 to 3 PM. The Saturday program includes debates lectures moving pictures and dramatics as part of community discussions overseen by the WPA school division.
Sheriff Joe Farbearn said snow drifts forced a closing order on Route 56 in Pickaway and Hocking Counties. The notice was received Thursday afternoon.
LOGAN Deans Ickes from Capital University will speak at Logan High School Auditorium at 2:80 Monday afternoon. She will discuss travels in Newfoundland and mothers of high school students are urged to attend.
Logan officials led by Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald planned talks with Auditor W. B. Yaw to discuss budget allocations for the coming year.
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