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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1942

Page

10

Logan Council to study parking meters and public sentiment

Logan officials report on parking meter proposal after Mayor Weltner and Director Loomis briefing. Meters may be leased with revenues funding the project. preliminary revenue estimates and city comparisons cited. Street and safety committees to seek public sentiment before next council meeting.

Logan Denzil Weltner R. R. Loomis Logan City Fred Murray Wonn Loomis F. H. Waring State Health Department

Second Defense Class Open to CCC Youth

Logan reports a second automotive mechanics class started at the Vocational Education building for CCC camp members under John Nixon. Classes run Monday to Wednesday evenings, following the first course, with 18 youths in the separate outside youth class meeting Thursday to Saturday evenings led by Nixon. An accident near Logan on U S Route 433 injures a cow.

Logan CCC John Nixon Nixon

Postwar Works Plan Studied in Logan

A Public Works Agency representative met Logan officials to discuss a postwar employment project. The six year plan includes a $470,000 package: a 2 million gallon reservoir, water softener and meters, sewer disposal plant, East Main Street underpass, street and alley paving. Council minutes record the proposal.

Logan Public Works Agency Public Works Reserve Federal Federal Planning Commission R. R. Loomis Denzil Weltner East Main St Council

Hocking County Dog and Kennel Revenue Report 1941

Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald reports year end dog and kennel fund balance of 1020.01 as of December 31 1941. 148 sheep killed 57 injured and one cow injured during 1941 with 2860.53 in collections bringing total to 4973.29. Expenditures include 1010.95 for animal claims and 1500 to the dog warden with 206.45 other costs and a 1225.88 transfer to general fund. 1908 male dogs registered 248 spayed females 149 females and 20 kennels in 1941.

General Fund

Right Turn on Red Prohibition Backed by Council Action

Logan council votes unanimously to repeal the right turn on red after mayor notes repeated driver failures to stop. Police warnings and enforcement campaigns have highlighted ongoing complaints over five years.

Logan Denzil Weltner Council Urtorists

Record Group Signs For Solid Geometry

Logan High School reports rising interest in solid geometry this semester. Principal Fred B. Burchfield notes 32 students enrolled after it replaced advanced algebra, doubling the prior high mark of 16.

Logan Logan High School Fred B. Burchfield Burchfield

Stamps Not Needed For Public Busses

Edward St. Clair, a school bus operator, was informed by the treasury department that state, county, or subdivision owned buses do not require auto stamps. Privately owned buses used by the district or leased to the subdivision must purchase a stamp.

Logan Edward St. Clair Treasury Department

Fined $100 and Costs On Intoxication Charge

LOGAN John J. Helber involved in a Tuesday accident on N. Market St as his car ran over a curb. Patrolmen Litherland and Zanner arrested him for driving while intoxicated and he pleaded guilty before Mayor Weltner, resulting in a $100 fine and costs and suspension of driving rights. Zara Amerine admitted to Cherrington Hospital for treatment Tuesday afternoon.

Logan John J. Helber N. Market St Harrison Litherland Ray Zanner Denzil Weltner Zara Amerine Benson Township Cherrington Hospital

Logan Board to Decide on Daylight Saving Time

Logan city board of education will decide Thursday night whether to adopt daylight saving time in the city schools. They will meet at the West Grade School for a brief business session after a dinner hosted by the West Parent Teacher Association for current and former members.

Logan Logan City

Sidewalk Hope Advances From Rail Tracks to Falls and Walending

Logan advocates a new sidewalk from the Chesapeake and Ohio tracks to Falls and Walending Ave. South Logan residents daily walk to Rachelmacher Park unprotected on this highway stretch. Councilman William Miller leads with Mayor Denzil Weltner backing the project and action is expected.

Logan Chesapeake and Ohio Falls Walending Ave William Miller Denzil Weltner Rachelmacher Park

Shawl Knitted by City Mailman Logan Brown

Logan M. S. Brown, city mail carrier, is known for knitting. He recently finished a large shawl for Mrs. Brown. He learned the craft from his father Uriah Brown, who spent years contributing to the war effort twenty five years ago through knitting.

Logan M. S. Brown Brown Uriah Brown

Logan Senior Named To Naval Academy

Harold Blankenship son of Mr and Mrs D B Blanken ship Logan High School senior has been notified by Congressman H K Claypool of his selection for admission to Annapolis from this district He will take entrance examinations to determine qualification for the academy.

Logan Harold Blankenship D. B. Blankenship H. K. Claypool Annapolis Logan High School

The Absent Minded Professor in Chauncey High Play

Chauncey Dover schools present a three act comedy The Absent Minded Professor to be staged Thursday January 29 in the Chauncey High School Auditorium by teachers and employees.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Chauncey- Dover

Chauncey Family Attended Dinner at Adkins Home

Rev H Ours and Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney with Paul and Zelda Mae McKinney Chauncey were entertained Sunday night at the home of Mr and Mrs George Adkins in Logan. Mrs Adkins is a daughter of the McKinneys.

Chauncey Rev. H. ©. Ours Andrew McKinney Paul Zelda Mae McKinney George Adkins Logan Adkins Mrs. McKinney

Hayden divorce notice in Athens County Common Pleas

Ethel Fay Hayden files for divorce from Alonzo ID. Hayden in Cause No. 17024 in Athens County Ohio Common Pleas Court. Hearing set on or after the Sunday of March 1942. Attorney John F. Newcombe represents the plaintiff.

Alonzo ID. Hayden Ethel Fay Hayden Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Ethel Fay C. Hayden John F. Newcombe

Legion Posts to Form Auxiliary Patrol Unit in Hocking County

Logan and Laurelville Legion commanders join Murray City officials for a 8 o clock meeting to plan an auxiliary patrol unit. State Highway Patrol officials will select 10 to 20 members from three posts and train them 25 hours in patrol duties and first aid for emergency readiness.

Logan American Legion Laurelville Murray City State Highway Patrol Hocking County

Logan Social Notes Brief Logans G. T. Bridge Club and Society Events

Bella Hyson hosted the G T Bridge Club on Warner Ave with two tables and high score by Mrs Fred Rochester. Other attendees included Mrs Margaret Floyd guest and several others. The Pastime Club met at Mrs Charles Achauer's home with high awards to Mrs John Pierce and Mrs Judson Shriner. A Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority meeting raised Red Cross and Infantile Paralysis funds and planned a Valentine party at the White House. The Cameo Club met with dinner and a theater party. Betty Kessler hosted. Additional notes mention Miss Clara Graham and travel plans of Columbus visiting Akron, and Mr and Mrs Bell Miller's return from a Miami trip.

Charles Achauer Poplar St John R. Pierce Judson Shriner James Barker Stanley Baker Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Lola Belle Hockman Nyle Dee Huffines Mildred Burton John Green Chester Spencer Red Cross War Relief Fund White House James Schultz Retha Lohr Tommy Walsh Jo Hines Grace Griffith Valentine Party Virginia Fitzgerald Maxine Notestone Martha Magle Jane Shaw Teresa Kaiser Betty Kessler Cameo Club Lyle Schultz Howard Funk Frank Larimer Merritt Rheinscheld Pauline Cheshier Clara Graham Margaret Rechenwald Evelyn Miller Gertrude Miller Mable Blosser Julia Donahue Columbus Akron J. M. Higgins William Donahue Bell Miller Miami Fla

Honor New Members Of School Group

A Chauncey Dover High School gathering honored new Future Homemakers of America members. Sophomore Fireside inductees included Patty Webb Aldine Wemmer Ruth McBride and Madge Hubey. Freshmen Little Women included Ethel Chiki Dorothy Mullins Margaret Paulisen Pauline Wemmer Betty Dehmann and Wyona Tittle.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Future Homemakers Association Patty Webb Aldine Wemmer Ruth McBride Madge Hubey Ethel Chiki Dorothy Mullins Margaret Paulisen Pauline Wemmeh Betty Dehmann Wyona Tittle

Chauncey William Simmers Visits Chauncey Home

William Simmers stationed at Maxwell Field Dayton spent the weekend in Chauncey at his parents home Mr and Mrs Clarence Simmers on Mound Street They have another son John stationed in Rhode Island.

Chauncey William Simmers Maxwell Field Dayton Clarence Simmers Mound St Simmers John Rhode Island

Morristown Holiness Church Holds Friday Cottage Prayer

Weekly prayer meeting at Morristown Holiness Church set for Friday at 7 p.m. in the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Bulloch Bailey Run.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Floyd Bulloch Bailey Run

Richmond and Columbus visitors linger with local families

Mrs L A Ross of Richmond and Miss Dolores Lee of Columbus visited the area with her parents Mr and Mrs John W Lee. Mr and Mrs Jack Baker left for Camden New Jersey after visiting Mr Baker's parents Mr and Mrs Stanley W Baker. They had lived in Evanston Illinois but moved to Camden due to Mr Baker's RCA transfer.

Dolores Lee Columbus John W. Lee Jack Baker Camden N. J Mr. Baker Stanley W. Baker Evanston, Ill Baker RCA

Defense Board to Take Registrations in Dover

The Defense Board will register civilians in Dover Chauncey tonight from 6 30 to 8 30 p m at the City Building. Mayor Hines says all ages including Boy Scouts may register. Men and women able to contribute to the defense program are welcome. Girls with typewriters will assist with registration.

Chauncey Hines

Sugar Creek Beats Millfield In Fourth Quarter Comeback

Sugar Creek elementary team rallied from behind in the fourth to defeat Millfield 12 to 7 on Monday morning. Kollister led Sugar Creek with 9 points while L Shields and R Palmer of Chauncey added top season tallies. Chauncey 8th grade faces The Plains 8th at 4 p.m. Thursday. Sugar Creek meets Millfield again at 10 30 a.m. Friday.

Chauncey Sugar Creek Millfield Kollister L. Shields B. Keish R. Palmer D. Bowles Plains Chauncey Gym Dover

Mrs Crabtree Hosts Eight Birthday Party for Phyllis Laura

Grace Crabtree of Chauncey celebrated her daughter Phyllis Laura's eighth birthday with a party at home. Betty Lou Palmer, Ella Mae Tippie, Sally Ferrel, Grace Ann Crabtree, Jan et Nicholson attended. Prizes went to Betty Louise Palmer and Sally Ferrel. illness kept two invited girls away.

Chauncey Grace Crabbtree Phyllis Laura

Chauncey Personalities Visit and Local News

Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Fennell and children visited Chauncey Sunday with Mrs Fennell's parents Mr and Mrs Vint Cunningham in Chillicothe. Mrs Mary Love, an aged Chauncey resident, is seriously ill at her home on West Mound Street. Mr and Mrs George Vanmeter spent Saturday in Columbus.

Chauncey Lloyd Fennell Chillicothe

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