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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1941

Page

12

Sanitary sewer talks dominate Logan City Council session

Tuesday's meeting focused on power for pumps at the waterworks and options to change supplier contracts with Ohio Power Co. Legislation to study bids for current in one to five year periods was proposed. The council also discussed Jennison Ave and Grogan Ave sewers with estimated costs, a possible bond issue, and WPA sidewalk work.

Jennison Ave Warner Ave N. Spring St Wonn Grogan Ave Mingo ‘Terrace Loomis Kinser

Logan Residents Undergo Major Surgeries

Mrs Howard Kitchen of Logan had a major operation at Cherrington Hospital Tuesday with favorable prognosis. Mrs Clifford Yates of Logan RFD was admitted for observation and treatment. Helen Carpenter and George Hanner received blood transfusions Tuesday. Dorothy Ellis of Logan had a tonsil operation on Monday. Mrs James Robson of Murray City returned home Monday after two weeks in hospital following surgery.

Logan Howard Kitchen Cherrington Hospital Clifford Yates Logan R.F.D Helen Carpenter George Hanner Dorothy Ellis James Robson Murray City

Logan Social Notes Highlights from a busy weekend

Logan notes cover the Snider anniversary and family visit, a motor trip to Athens, the birth of Thomas Otto Iles at Lancaster Hospital with grandparents named, alumni events in Columbus, Gilbert Leffler visiting from Canton, Chief Lew Reynolds planning a June 21 vacation with Ray Zanner covering duties, and local teens Bill Knapp and Billy Wolfe taking summer work in Cedar Point.

Otto Iles, Jr Lancaster Hospital Thomas Otto Otto Iles Logan Thomas Mathewson Nelsonville Laure McCormick Geneva Euteva Snider Charles Ef. Snider Columbus Gilbert Leffler Canton Lew Reynolds Bill Knapp Billy Wolfe Cedar Point

Kinser Files Reelection Petition in Logan

Logan Mayors filing activity shows Mayor Dallas Kinser submitting his reelection petition Tuesday for the August 12 primary. Other candidates include Margaret V. Knapp seeking reelection as city treasurer, Keith L. Schultz and William H. Miller for at large council seats, plus ward contenders R. D. Clark Gilbert Leffler L. Wonn Walter Jurgensmier and L. W. Adcock Sr seeking respective offices.

Logan Dallas Kinser Margaret V. Knapp Keith L. Schultz William H. Miller R. D. Clark Gilbert Leffler Canton L. Wonn Walter Jurgensmier L. W. Adcock, Sr

Draft Boards Will Meet In Athens Thursday

Local draft officials from Hocking County will join a district meeting in Athens on Thursday with attendees from Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Vinton and Washington Counties. Board members appeals agents advisors and office personnel are invited. Speakers include Lieutenant Colonel C. W. Goble Lt Col Howard F. E. Boucher Lt Col F. G. Spencer Major Carl G. Wahl and Major H. Ray Allison.

Logan Hocking County Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Vinton Washington C. W. Goble Howard FE. Boucher F. G. Spencer Carl G. Wahl H. Ray Allison

Harbaugh Named Government Appeals Agent for Hocking County

Harbaugh is recommended by a local committee led by Judge Phil Henderson and Judges Ewing and Hull to replace Harry J. Stevenson as government appeals agent for Hocking County. Stevenson resigned recently due to poor health.

Youth Outing Delights North Canton Campers

About 20 youths aged 10 to 14 from North Canton visited the city Tuesday evening during a parks outing. Under a supervising adult, they toured scenic park spots and plan to camp at more locations before returning home Friday.

Logan North Canton

Eight Named For Service Call to Ft Hayes June Twenty One

The Selective Service Board named eight men to report to Ft Hayes on Saturday June 21 under Call 20. The volunteers include Roy Weston Smith and seven others from the local selectee list: Theodore John Good Earl Kenneth Richards James Harold Acker Leroy Bittner Arthur Freeman Carsey Raymond Kenneth Tucker and Charles C. Summer. George Larue Frey also offered himself for immediate service.

Logan Selective Service Board Ft. Hayes Roy Weston Smith Logan Rt Theodore John Good Rockbridge Rt Earl Kenneth Richards Hunter Raymond Kenneth Tucker Charles C. Summer New Plymouth George Larue Frey Union Furnace

Plans Submitted for Sidewalks to WPA Office

Logan Service Director R. R. Loomis will submit a concrete sidewalk project to WPA officials at the Zanesville district office for approval. After a May 31 deadline, 11 800 square feet of sidewalk had been requested. No changes will be made to signers, but further signing may occur for a new project of the same character.

Logan — Service R. R. Loomis WPA Zanesville Loomis

Willard Brown Named Principal at Gore School

Gore board selects Willard Brown of Kissimmee Florida as principal to replace Edwin Barker. Miss Fannie Stone of Green Township and Miss Annie Thomas of Oak Hill will teach at the Gore school alongside him. Brown previously taught in Hocking County and has spent two years in Florida.

Gore Board of Education Willard Brown Kissimmee Fla Edwin Barker Fannie Stone Green Township Annie Thomas Oak Hill Brown Hocking County Florida

Taylor Ridge Church Group Has Program

Mrs. Martha Kloh hosted the Ladies Aid Society of the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ at her Trimble home on Friday night. Mrs. John Davis led devotions and Mrs. Ray Leake led the meeting. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Heffken and Mrs. Chalfant. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from several members. Visitors included Mrs. Dora Heffken, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Coey, Marion Snyder and family, Wilbur Cartwright, and Mrs. Russel Poole among others.

Taylor Ridge Martha Kloh Ladies Aid Society Taylor Ridge Church Gerald Bryan Russel Poole Oak Hill Cleveland Columbus James McClelland Trimble John McClelland

Masonic Smoker Honors Capt. Wetherholt

Morning Dawn Masonic Lodge held a smoker in Gallipolis for Capt. Paul Wetherholt of the Officers Reserve Corps who expects to be called to active duty on June 16. About 100 members attended as games and light refreshments were enjoyed in the club rooms.

Gallipolis Morning Dawn Masonic Lodge Paul Wetherholt

Bridge Damage In County Extensive

A county flood check finds 18 collapsed bridges in Benton Salt Creek Townships and Perry Township. Bridges range from eight to 40 feet in length with many approaches damaged. Don Thompson oversees county highway work and notes additional bridge approaches harmed.

Logan Benton Salt Creek Perry Township Don Thompson

Radio Singer Florence Keeler Performs in Logan Tonight

Mrs. Florence Keeler of Columbus will sing at the Church of the Nazarene in Logan this evening. She previously appeared on the Nazarene Hour with Rev. Raymond Browning. A revival sermon will be given by Rev. W E Boggs as meetings continue through June 15.

Stunt by Sigma Phi Gamma initiates on Main Street

Four young women walked along Main Street Tuesday dragging tiny wooden ducks as part of preliminaries to their initiation into the Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority.

Logan Main St Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority

Picnic Park Consider City Land for .

Logan city parks committee and Mayor Dallas Kinser will inspect eight acres of timbered city land north of Oak Grove Cemetery to evaluate turning it into a picnic ground. Development costs are expected to be small. the site was once planned as a reservoir and has remained unused.

Logan Parks Committee City Council Dallas Kinser Oak Grove Cemetery Kinser

Licensed To Marry Logan

Two marriage licenses issued Tuesday at probate court by Judge E L Ewing. Raymond Leslie Ellis 19 laborer Haydenville son of Leveret Ellis and Helen Elizabeth Tucker 18 at home The Diamond daughter of Gerald Tucker. John L Savage 26 laborer Athens County son of Pete Savage and Laura B Burton 24 at home Haydenville daughter of Charles Butts.

Woman Has Pullets Laying at Four Months

Mrs. Laura Whistler of Laurelville reports 100 Barred Rock pullets began laying on May 20 at four months old. Extension agent James R. Smoot notes this is a fine record as hens reach peak egg prices.

Laurelville Laura Whistler

Townsend Meetings Move Through Logan Rally Week

Logan townspeople sponsor an all week rally in a tent on S Mulberry St Logan Rev Patrick Henry Williams of Lexington Ky will speak each evening at 8 oclock Special music provided by the Wilson entertainers of Zanesville An all day outing is planned for next Sunday.

Logan — Townsendites S. Mulberry St Logan Patrick Henry Williams Lexington Wilson Entertainers Zanesville

Timberlake Funeral Held in Logan

Funeral rites for John Smith Timberlake were conducted at Leonard Funeral Home in Logan at 10 a m today. The Rev Lynn Rittmann presided and after services the body went to Columbus for cremation. ashes return to Oak Grove Cemetery for burial.

Logan John Smith Timberlake Leonard Funeral Home Lynn Rittmann Columbus Oak Grove Cemetery

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