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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1942

Page

12

Logan City considers parking meters and street changes

Logan officials seek public sentiment on parking meters after a report by Mayor Weltner and Director Loomis. Meters, likely lease‑funded, could yield 6 000 to 10 000 annually from 100 units. The council also plans power upgrades, sidewalk repairs, a new wall on Zanesville Ave, and parking considerations on W Hunter St.

Logan Denzil Weltner R. R. Loomis Logan City Fred Murtray Wonn Loomis F. H. Waring State Health Department Weltner Frank Judy Phil Tschappat City Board of Health East Main St Rachelmacher Park Zanesville Ave WPA Ben Singer W. Hunter St Tipton Singer

Second Defense Class Open to CCC Youth in Logan

A new defense course in automotive mechanics starts Monday at the Vocational Education building for CCC camp members. Directed by John Nixon, it becomes the second such class following the January 23 start for outside youth with 18 members.

Logan CCC John Nixon Nixon

Post War Works Plan Studied in Logan City

Public Works Agency representatives discussed a six year postwar program to reduce unemployment. Projects include a two million gallon reservoir, water softener and meter program, sewerage disposal plant, East Main Street underpass, street and alley paving totaling 470000 dollars. Mayor Weltner and Director Loomis reviewed proposals with city council.

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 for 1941

Auditor report shows year end dog and kennel fund balance of 1030.01 with 1942 tag sales pending. 1941 activity includes 148 sheep killed 57 injured one cow injured 1908 male dogs registered 248 spayed females 149 females and 20 kennels. Total receipts 2860.53 start balance 2112.76. Expenditures 1010.95 including sheep pay 730.50 injuries 171 and witness 79.45. transfers to general fund 1225.88. Warden pay 1500 and other costs 206.45.

General Fund

Right Turn on Red Prohibited by City Council

Logan council voted to draft legislation repealing the right turn on red. Mayor Denzil Weltner cited repeated complaints of drivers failing to stop before turning. Police warnings and enforcement campaigns have been conducted over five years of permissive turns.

Logan Denzil Weltner Council

Logan High students show surge in solid geometry

Logan High School reports a strong interest in solid geometry this semester. Principal Fred B. Burchfield notes 32 students enrolled after the course replaced advanced algebra, far exceeding the previous high 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 other subdivision owned buses do not require a tax stamp. Private owned buses used by districts or leased to subdivisions must purchase a stamp.

LOGAN Edward St. Clair Treasury Department

Fined $100 and Costs On Intoxication Charge

John J. Helber, involved in an early Tuesday accident on N. Market St when his car ran over a curb. Patrolmen Litherland and Zanner detained him. before Mayor Weltner he pled guilty to driving while intoxicated, yielding a $100 fine and costs plus suspension of driving rights. Zara Amerine, Benton township, admitted to Cherrington Hospital Tuesday afternoon for treatment.

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

Board to rule on daylight saving time in schools

Logan city board of education will decide Thursday night whether to adopt daylight saving time in city schools. The group will meet at the West Grade School for a short business session. Beforehand, current and former members attend a dinner hosted by the West Parent-Teacher Association.

Logan Logan City

Sidewalk Request Spurs Logan Council Action

Repeated appeals urge a sidewalk from the Chesapeake and Ohio tracks to Falls and Walending Ave in South Logan. Councilman William Miller leads with Mayor Denzil Weltner backing, noting many pedestrians cross the highway to Rachelmacher Park. City council is expected to decide.

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

Shawl Knitted by Local Mailman

Logan M. S. Brown, city mail carrier, finished a large shawl for Mrs. Brown. He learned knitting from his father, the late Uriah Brown, who spent much time knitting during the war twenty five years ago.

Logan M. S. Brown Brown Uriah Brown

Logan Senior Named To Naval Academy

Harold Blankenship, senior at Logan High School, has been notified by Representative H. K. Claypool of his selection for admission to the Naval Academy in Annapolis. He will take preliminary exams to determine eligibility for appointment.

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

Chauncey High School to Stage Absent Minded Professor Comedy

The three act comedy titled The Absent Minded Professor will be performed Thursday January 29 in the Chauncey High School Auditorium. Teachers and employees of the Chauncey Dover Schools present the show.

Chauncey High School Chauncey- Dover

Chauncey Family Hosts Dinner at Logan Home

Rev H Ours and Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney with Paul and Zelda Mae McKinney and 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 Petition Filed in Athens County Court

Ethel Fay Hayden files for divorce from Alonzo T. Hayden in Case No. 17924 in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio. The hearing is set for on or after the Sunday of March 1942. Attorney for plaintiff John F Newcomb appears.

Alonzo T. Hayden Ethel Fay Hayden Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio John F. Newcomb

Auxiliary Patrol Unit Selection Meeting Planned

Logan hosts a meeting of American Legion Posts from Laurelville Murray City and Logan at 8 p m Thursday February 5 to discuss forming an auxiliary patrol unit in Hocking County. State Highway Patrol officials will outline candidate selection from the three posts with 10 to 20 men to be trained for emergencies in a 25 hour program covering patrol duties and first aid.

Logan American Legion Laurelville Murray City State Highway Patrol Hocking County

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Card Clubs and Visits

Bella Hyson hosted the G T Bridge Club on Warner Ave with two tables and high score by Mrs Fred Rochester. Pastime Club met at Mrs Charles Achauer with Mrs John R Pierce and Mrs Judson Shriner winning high awards. Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority held a joint meeting to raise funds for Red Cross and Infantile Paralysis with plans for a Valentine party at the White House Feb 9. Betty Kessler hosted the Cameo Club with a theater party after a Valentine themed dinner. Local residents include Miss Julia Donahue visiting from Columbus and plans for trips by Mr and Mrs Bell Miller to Akron and Miami.

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 Kessler Betty Kessler Cameo Club Lyle Schultz Howard Funk Frank Larimer Merritt Rheinscheld Pauline Cheshier Clara Graham Margaret Rechenwald Evelyn Miller Gertrude Miller Mable Blosser

What Ton Jon No 3 Will Do Kidneys Prostate

What Ton Jon No 3 claims to do is aid nature by flushing impurities to relieve bladder irritations weakness dull back pains stiffness frequent night urination dizziness spots vision swelling tired eyes and dark circles. It purports to correct prostatitis inflammations of the prostate gland.

Honor New Members Of School Group At Chauncey Dover High

A Monday night reception at Chauncey-Dover high school honored new initiates into the Future Homemakers Association. Sophomore Fireside members Patty Webb Aldine Wemmer Ruth McBride and Madge Hubey joined. 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 Family

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 also have another son John stationed in Rhode Island.

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

Cottage prayer meeting at Morristown Holiness Church

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

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Floyd Bulloch Bailey Run

Local News Notes of Residents and Visitors

Mrs L A Ross of Richmond Va and Miss Dolores Lee of Columbus visited briefly with their families. Mr and Mrs Jack Baker traveled to Camden N J after a weekend with Mr Baker’s parents in Evanston Ill where they plan to relocate because of Mr Baker’s RCA transfer.

L. A. Ross Richmond Dolores Lee Columbus John W. Lee Jack Baker Camden N. J Baker Stanley W. Baker Evanston, Ill RCA

Defense Board Opens Dover Registration for Civilian Defense

The Defense Board will register residents in Dover Chauncey at the City Building tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mayor Hines says all ages may register, including Boy Scouts. Men women and girls with typewriters will aid in the process.

Chauncey Hines

Sugar Creek Edges Millfield In Fourth Quarter Comeback

Sugar Creek defeated Millfield 12 to 7 as Sugar Creek’s fourth quarter rally overcame a slow start. Kollister led with 19 points in the league, while L Shields of Chauncey posted 17 and B Keish of Millfield had 13. Chauncey 8th plays The Plains 4 p.m. Thursday. Sugar Creek meets Millfield 10 30 a.m. Friday at Chauncey gym.

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

Grace Crabtree Hosts Phyllis Laura Chauncey Birthday

Mrs Grace Crabtree Chauncey hosted her daughter Phyllis Laura's eighth birthday party at home Saturday afternoon. The cake was baked and decorated by Mrs Crabtree and served with refreshments. Prizes in contests went to Betty Louise Palmer and Sally Ferrel. Attendees included Betty Lou Palmer Ella Mae Tippie Sally Ferrel Grace Ann Crabtree Jane Nicholson Phyllis Laura and Mrs Grace Crabtree.

Chauncey Grace Crabtree Phyllis Laura Janet Nicholson

Chauncey Personal Notes From Local Roundup

Chauncey Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fennell and children of Chillicothe visited Chauncey on Sunday as guests of Mrs Fennells parents Mr and Mrs Vint Cunningham on EF lis Avenue. Mrs Mary Love an elderly 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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