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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1943
Page
14
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Ruth Huston and Harley Huston were married March 10, 1943 in Newport Kentucky while minors. Judge Meeker Terwilliger granted an annulment Tuesday in the Court of Common Pleas with consent from all parties.
Logan city council discussed an amended resolution to fund 10 percent of about 16 0000 in Main Street resurfacing costs with a $2500 cap. State officials urged a higher city share as five members present blocked final passage amid ongoing negotiations with the state highway division.
Logan Hocking County beekeepers are invited to attend a county wide bee meeting on Tuesday March 30 at the Court House. James R Smoot county extension agent says Charles A Reese state apiarist from Ohio State University extension service will be the main speaker. Beekeeping problems including losses from extremely cold weather will be discussed.
A report will be made following an investigation into the drainage condition on the north portion of Zanesville Avenue. Further details will be provided after assessment.
Jurors were drawn Tuesday for the April term of Common Pleas Court with Judge Meeker Terwilliger presiding in Judge Henderson’s absence. Grand jurors and petit jurors were named, and Prosecuting Attorney Meyer said few criminal cases are set for April, likely delaying grand juror service to October.
Ruth Bennington announces completion of plans for the Hocking County Farm Women's Rally for Victory to be held Friday at the First Methodist Church. Ohio State University speakers Nellie Watts and Elizabeth Carmichael will lead, with a dinner preceding the meeting by reservation only.
Hocking County Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald reminded Logan residents that furniture in furnished apartments must be listed for personal taxes along with stocks bonds annuities inventories livestock equipment and other items. The March 31 deadline carries a 10 percent to 50 percent penalty after due date. Help is available from Bernard Barrick on the Court House second floor in the county commissioners headquarters.
Members of the Hocking County Selective Service Board announce two youths have volunteered for immediate duty with the U S Coast Guard. David Wesley Tucker Jr and William Hollist Mathias of Rockbridge will undergo screening exams and be included in the next inductee contingent.
Logan funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p m at the Carbon Hill Methodist Church for Carl T. Smith a 44 year old miner who died at his home Saturday Rev C E Palmer of Jacksonville officiated with burial in Carbon Hill Cemetery by the Leonard Funeral Home
Logan reports a special meeting for all livestock dealers and butchers in Hocking County on Monday March 29 at 7 30 p m at the Court House. Paul Shaw announces OPA order 26 27 effective March 31 midnight requiring dealers and agents who buy stock for resale to obtain local war board permits. Farmers and feeders need not have permits but must keep sale and purchase records. Shaw notes legitimate channel emphasis and permits available from the local USDA War Board.
Lois Heyde and Robert Fickel wed in St Matthew Lutheran with attendants present. The bride is a Capital University student. the groom recently joined the Army. Legion Auxiliary meets plan gifts for WAACS and a May Poppy Dance. Various locals attend dinners, visits, and Red Cross classes while service members travel.
Funeral services for Mrs Christina Shafer 92 widow of Peter Shafer were set for Thursday at 2 p m at Leonard Funeral Home Green Township burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Rev Stanley W Wiant officiated She had lived in Green Township over 43 years born in Athens County Survivors include daughter Mrs John Hunter Green Township three grandchildren and one great grandchild Two children died earlier
Miss Mildred Blum deputy clerk notes two new car sales by Logan Auto Agency for Charles Barker and Logan branch of National Supply Company. Cars obtained via local rationing channels.
Logan Arnold Weidman of Mt. Pleasant was admitted late Monday to Cherrington Hospital for observation and treatment. Mrs Paul Hull and infant Barbara Jean of Union Furnace were discharged from the hospital Sunday. Daniel Rheinscheid of Union Furnace is improving at Cherrington Hospital after several days’ admission for chest injuries from a hay ladder fall on his farm.
Logan County relief director Carl E Blosser announced that effective immediately surplus commodities will be distributed only once each month due to gasoline and tire rationing. The next distribution will occur April 7 8 9 10 at usual centers except Haydenville with residents able to use Logan or closest center.
Mrs Lily Langley 56 wife of Dan Langley Hocking County jury commissioner died Tuesday at home in Murray City after a long illness Buried Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville Stout Funeral Home She was born in England and had been in declining health for over a year Survivors include husband daughter Mrs Burgess four sons Edward George Daniel Jr and Joseph four grandchildren five sisters and one brother
Approximately 75 members attended the Dorr Run 4 H club achievement meeting at Dorr Run Chapel. Ruth Bennington presented certificates to those who completed project work, with Arthur Ingram leading and an entertainment program following the awards.
Logan announces a special meeting of the Hocking County Chapter executive committee Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Office of County School Superintendent S H Dillon to review applications for the executive secretary post vacated by Margaret Lutz after 25 years. Lutz will remain secretary of Home Service with headquarters in the Court House. The new secretary will train at National Red Cross Headquarters in Washington DC. Chapter activities will run from the chapter house at Hunter and Culver Streets.
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