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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1940
Page
14
Easter observances span multiple churches with sunrise and morning worship. The Methodist Church plans 6 and 7 pm services with organ preludes, cantatas, and hymns, while other congregations hold sunrise, cantatas, baptisms, receptions, and Holy Communion across Athens Ohio area.
Harry Browne Logan of Columbus is erecting a three room log cabin on a 47 acre tract in Clapper Hollow near Mound Crossing. The summer home features a small stream and will form a small lake. The project is part of a trend of Columbus residents building summer cabins in Hocking County.
Community Easter Sunrise Service set for 6:00 a.m. in the McArthur high school auditorium with all local choirs performing. Doors open 5:30, bells ring 4:30, aim to draw one thousand attendees under Rev. C O Dutton and Rev. O W Williams.
At Logan Hospital Logan Eva La Follette was dismissed from Cherring ton Hospital Thursday after two weeks following a major surgery. Albert Woolever Big Pine is expected to undergo an operation soon for injuries from a motor accident earlier in the week. Walter Frasure Marion Township is recovering from a leg fracture from an automobile accident some weeks ago. Mrs Beal Logan is improving after a major operation. Mrs Frances Martin Columbus is steadily improving following an operation a few days ago.
Logan news notes inform William Ruff former Marion Township trustee is improved after tuberculosis illness and hopes to visit Logan in warm weather. He was in a sanatorium until some months ago.
The Gallia County fox hunters association plans a fox hunt in Morton Woods Addison Township Saturday night. Officials expect a large number of entries and participation from local members including the Addison group.
The Knight Department Store at Third and Court opened today for the first time in Gallipolis, offering a new retail option for local shoppers.
George Hall of Mound Crossing escaped burning when a Thursday morning fire engulfed his two story frame home on the Thomas Good farm. He fled to a roof perch then to the ground as smoke filled stairways became impassable. Out buildings and barn were saved by neighbors. almost all household goods and clothing were lost.
Miss Marguerite Rohrer entertained the Wednesday Sewing Club at the Delta Theta Tau sorority rooms. Needlework and refreshments followed with members Mrs. John R. Roberts Mrs. Robert Gano Miss Dorothy Roberts Miss Martha Getz Miss Ruth Riggs Miss Virginia Smith and guest Miss Betty Rohrer. Roberts will host again in two weeks. The Sewing Club held a meeting at Mrs. Fred Burchfield’s home on Church St. Tuesday evening and will meet in two weeks at Mrs. John Clark’s home.
The Ladies Aid of the United Brethren Church met at Mrs. William Loomis on S Walnut Street Thursday evening.
Comet Club members gather for a 6:30 pm Wednesday dinner at PK Shop with Mrs. Nolan, Mrs. Rohrer, Mrs. Guess, Mrs. Shannon, Mrs. Ruff, Mrs. Derr, Mrs. Gordon, and Mrs. Binkley. Next meeting set for two weeks at Mrs. Binkley’s Lancaster home. A Mil ler Chapel Grange program featured Clarence Skinner with songs, piano solo by Frances Funk, and poems by Juanita Nimon.
The GALLIPOLIS Walnut Township Land Use Committee met for its second session last night at Cadmus. County Agent E G Royer noted growing interest in the project amid comments from Ralph Davis John Martin Elmer Drummond John Russell Elmer Bush Walter Eakman and others.
Marriage licenses issued to Charles W. Lupton and Juanita Haddox in Gallipolis and Middleport residents Ross Carver and Cinnie McDaniel. Roy Hively and Norma Johnson, both of Bladen, listed among licensees. Easter services noted in Eureka Crown City Ohio Chapel and Grange Hall with morning meals.
Eight days remain for new license plate sales in Hocking County. Deputy registrar Fred E. Hull reports 1,200 plates sold so far, with nearly 2,000 owners still without plates. Last year similar totals led to a late rush.
W E Pete Evans of Carbon Hill shows progress after a week of treatment for sinus trouble. Doctors expect he will be home within a few days.
Patrolman A F Evans reported a weed fire east of the C and O Railroad on Main Street Thursday evening. The fire department received a silent alarm and the pumper was dispatched to extinguish the blaze.
Warnings against rural fires call for permits before burning brush grass or rubbish. Do not start fires in windy conditions and burn after 4 p m when humidity rises. Protect trees with a ring of mineral soil for brush heaps and furrows around fields. Farmers urged to cooperate in guarding grass and forest lands.
Logan Leo Ward will move his household goods to the Whitcraft farm in Green Township Saturday. On April 1 he will take over management of this farm. Jacob Mohler moves from the Whitcraft farm to his new home nearby after sixteen and a half years as manager.
A maple tree from the Rempel property on E Main St will be moved to Kachelmacher Park today. Raymond Lanning, who recently acquired the Rempel property, donated the tree to the city.
Congressman Dudley A White of Norwalk visited Logan on Thursday evening to confer with local Republican leaders as he campaigns for the United States Senate seat.
Logan Hocking County Election Board met to examine petition validity for county and central committee candidates. No protests were filed within five days. Wayne Whitcraft withdrawn for clerk of courts. William McLaughlin and Ralph O Ebert withdrawn for central committee. Remaining petitions approved for ballot. Bids for primary supplies led by F J Heer Printing Co at 111 for 37 precincts. Ballot bids to be opened April 1. An odd note about eight gallons of oil used for an elephant beauty bath.
Logan announces new city scales placed in front of the police station on S Mulberry St. The beam sits inside the station to ensure 24 hour service. The site moved from the old location near city hall and will be ready for use within the next few days.
Donald Farley of Haydenville was fined by Mayor Logan. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving after being charged following a collision with a parked truck. He was taken into custody the night before by Patrolman A F Evans.
Belpre resident George D. Blough was arrested by the state highway patrol on Thursday for using dealer’s plates on a truck. He pled before Mayor Dalg las Kinser and was fined 25 dollars with 15 dollars suspended, plus costs.
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