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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1942
Page
10
Logan reports the Hocking County Agricultural Society will meet in the Court House Saturday night to decide the fair's status this year. National defense delays had prompted cancellation talk, but authorities left fairs decision up to local boards. Exhibitors fear new models may be useless without a fair.
Melrose Haaugh, chairman, said county employees contributed 135 dollars to the USO fund, with sheriff Floyd Duffy and County Engineer Orla Wolf leading solicitations at the courthouse and from highway employees. About 3000 dollars has been received toward a 3500 dollar quota, with the committee seeking reports from all groups.
Transcripts show the State of Ohio cases against Earl Keck and Charles W. Casto filed in the Court of Common Pleas. Keck bound over to the grand jury after an innocent plea to starting a fire without a permit. Casto held to the grand jury on an innocent plea to reckless driving related to a two week old accident injuring Edward Clapham and his sister Joy.
Miss Margaret Lutz executive secretary of the Hock in County Chapter of the Red Cross attends a four day meeting of Red Cross executives from Ohio in Columbus. Mrs. Frank Brown chairman of the volunteer service unit and Mrs. Ruth Bennington a nutrition unit member attend the Monday session.
Beulah Harden is granted a divorce from Donald Harden on gross neglect of duty. They wed December 31 1941. Beulah Daw son is restored to her maiden name. Costs assigned to the defendant. Judge Phil A. Henderson issued the ruling.
Mrs Clara Green age 65 of Nelsonville was admitted to Cherrington Hospital after slipping in her basement and fracturing her foot. The fracture was reduced and her condition was listed as satisfactory by doctors on Monday night.
The Hocking County Board of Commissioners purchased a new automobile for County Engineer Orla Wolf. A certificate of title for the vehicle has been filed in the county title office, per Miss Mildred Blum, deputy.
Logan Ohio county reports quarter payments for sheep claims totaling 416 over four months. Fifteen claims were approved by county commissioners with sums for sheep killed five dollars and wounded three dollars, except for registered animals settled by arbitration. Names and amounts listed.
A Logan Court of Common Pleas jury of five women and seven men found Charles Smith guilty in a Ruth Craft paternity case after about two hours deliberation. Ten jurors concurred. listed jurors include Netta Mathias and Frank Har den among others. A second civil case Vallette against Cassley opened and was set for Tuesday completion.
Logan county health officials announce diphtheria immunizations and smallpox vaccinations for Logan Nursery School pupils on Wednesday morning. About 20 students are enrolled. Dr H G Southard leads the program with nurses Mrs Winifred Daly and Miss Pauline King assisting, upon parental request.
The Hocking County Board of Elections met Monday night at the courthouse and certified a list of candidates for state and district offices to the ballot printers. The list was received from John Sweeney, secretary of state, with other routine business completed.
Registrants were interviewed and classified when the Hocking County Selective Service Board met in regular session Monday night in the courthouse. Other routine business was considered by members during the meeting.
Routine business was transacted at the Logan Post 78 American Legion meeting held Monday night in the club rooms.
A WW II salvage column shows how Miss Jean Fulcher turned her brother’s matched golf clubs to scrap steel for the war effort. The clubs were sent to the War Production Board Salvage Department and then to a mill for smelting, illustrating how scrap reduces steel shortfalls.
The United Brethren Church dedicated a service roll honoring armed services members with a Sunday ceremony. Congregants listed include Mrs. Hutchinson, Mrs. Huffman, Mrs. Phillips, and others, with special music by local musicians. Additional names will be added to the roll in the vestibule. Local clubs and church groups schedule meetings this week.
Ernie C. Derr of Lancaster pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $10 and costs by Mayor Denzil Weltner after a Saturday arrest on U S Route 33 north of Logan by state highway patrolmen.
Gladys Lanning of the city filed an application with the Court of Common Pleas to become a notary public. Judge Phil A. Henderson approved the application and it will be forwarded to the secretary of state for compliance.
Corning notes announce the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen anniversary on Wednesday night July 8 at the IOOF Hall. A flurry of Tuesday July 7 meetings includes the American Legion Auxiliary and various church and fraternal groups across Corning.
Mrs Birgie Six and her infant son Nelsonville were discharged from Cherrington Hospital over the weekend. Also dismissed were Alberta Kennard of New Plymouth and Pearl Lightfritz of New Marshfield after major surgery recently.
Mayor Denzil Weltner stated Monday that no council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night. The body meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays each month.
Sunday guests at H A Hensley’s home included Mrs H L Manning and couples from Sebring Lakewood and Pittsburgh. W D Chambers celebrated the 59th anniversary of their July 7 1883 marriage. Junior Aid met with ten members at Lucy Cowdery’s. first aid was discussed and outdoor games followed. Reverend Miller announced biweekly evening services at the Methodist Church.
County health commissioner Dr. H. G. Southard said Fred Demp of Laurelville received Pasteur treatments after a calf bite last week. A county dog quarantine was ordered July 1 after a Marion Township dog tested rabid. Citizens bitten by animals should seek medical advice promptly and keep potentially rabid pets confined for 10 days to confirm illness.
City workers completed cleanup of debris from streets after a heavy wind and rain storm hit Logan and Hocking County Saturday afternoon. Many trees were felled and blocked thoroughfares while hundreds of stray branches littered the streets. Extension officials said crop damage was uneven, with some areas spared and others, like corn fields, leveled by the gale.
County Treasurer Robert N. White announced three day sales tax collections in Hocking County totaled 749.88 dollars for the first days of July. The report notes the second half of 1942 began Monday and will be compiled by State Treasurer Don Ebright from county figures.
Lawrence Sullivan of Marion Township pleaded guilty to reckless driving. He was arraigned Monday before Mayor Denzil Weltner and fined ten dollars plus costs after arrest on East Front Street by Patrolman William Rafferty and Sol Ellinger.
James R. Smoot county extension agent said Earl Tussing potato specialist from Ohio State University cannot attend the planned meeting this week. The Enterprise session shifts to marketing with Tussing and Smoot touring county potato fields to advise on digging storage and marketing. All interested persons are invited.
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