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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1943

Page

6

Minors Ruth and Harley Huston Divorce Annulment Granted

In Logan Ky Judge Meeker Terwilliger annulled the marriage of Ruth Huston and Harley Huston minors. The action was consented to by all parties after claiming marriage on March 10 1943 in Newport Kentucky while aged 21 contrary to state law.

Logan Ruth Huston Harley Huston Meeker Terwilliger Court of Common Pleas Jesse Ansel Nevada Huston Newport Ky Kentucky

Logan City Council Eyes Main Street Repairs

Logan council members met Tuesday night in City Hall to discuss resurfacing Main Street from Orchard Street to Gallagher Avenue as part of U S Route 33 work. An amended resolution would cap the city’s share at 10 percent up to 2500 dollars, with state officials pressed to increase funding. A first reading failed due to only five members present. negotiations with the state highway department continue as winter damage worsens chuck holes on the route.

Logan Main Street Logan City City Charles A. Ferguson Marietta State Highway Division Orchard Street Gallagher Avenue State Highway Department Roy Loomis

Beekeepers Invited to Countywide Meeting

Logan Hocking County bee keepers are invited to attend a county meeting on Tuesday March 30 at the Court House. James R. Smoot county extension agent and Charles A. Reese state apiarist will be the main speaker. Topics include problems of beekeeping and the toll from extremely cold weather.

Logan—Hocking County Court House James R. Smoot Charles A. Reese Ohio State University Extension Service Smoot

Drainage Condition Report On Zanesville Avenue North

A drainage condition review is underway for the north portion of Zanesville Avenue. An investigation will determine findings and any required action.

Zanesville Avenue

Hacking Court Draws Jurors For New Term

Jurors were drawn for the April term of Common Pleas Court with Judge Meeker Terwilliger presiding in Judge Henderson’s absence. Grand jurors include Mrs. Fred Risch and Glendell Reid among Logan area residents. only four criminal cases are slated, likely held for October. Petit jurors listed from Logan and surrounding townships.

Logan Common Pleas Court Meeker Terwilliger Phil A. Henderson Nelson DeLong Harley Meyer Fred Risch Rockbridge Glendell Reid South Bloomingville Fred Thrush M. J. Cole Homer Ruble Marion Hiles John Myers Emma Tucker Harley Hart Laurelville Carl Hardin Ben Geslin Carl Engle Enterprise Harry Mercer Josephine Melcher Wes Ogg Phillip DeVol Murray City Charley Meldrim Adrim Minnie Lentz Joe Brown Homer Allen Cliff Redd H. V. Thrush Irvin Krinn Bert Green Carbon Hill Will Stevens Union Furnace John Daubemier Marion Charles Hengst Henry Rheinscheld David Christian Nelsonville Jap O'Hare

Women's Rally To Be Held Friday Night

Mrs Ruth Bennington county home demonstration agent announced plans for the Hocking County Farm Women's Rally for Victory. The event Friday evening at the First Methodist Church features Nellie Watts and Elizabeth Carmichael as guest speakers. Dinner reservations should be placed at the county extension office and telephone reservations will be accepted.

Auditor Reminds Logan Taxpayers of Filing Deadline

Logan residents must include furniture in furnished apartments in personal tax listings along with stocks bonds annuities inventories livestock equipment and more The March 31 deadline carries a 10 to 50 percent penalty after it Bernard Barrick is available for help on the second floor of the Court House in the Hocking County Courthouse headquarters.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Hocking County Bernard Barrick Court House Hocking County Board of Commissioners

Two Youths Volunteer for Coast Guard Duty

Logan county Selective Service Board says two more youths have volunteered for immediate Coast Guard duty. David Wesley Tucker Jr of Rockbridge and William Hollist Mathias of Knockbridge will undergo screening examinations and join the next inductee contingent.

Carl T. Smith Services Held at Carbon Hill

Funeral services for Carl T. Smith age 44 miner were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Carbon Hill Methodist Church with Rev. C. E. Palmer of Jacksonville officiating. Interment followed in Carbon Hill Cemetery conducted by Leonard Funeral Home.

Logan Carbon Hill Methodist Carl T. Smith C. E. Palmer Jacksonville Carbon Hill Leonard Funeral Home

War Board Sets Meeting to Fight Black Market Evils

Logan report states a special gathering of all livestock dealers and butchers in Hocking County will occur Monday March 29 at 7 30 p m in the Court House. Paul Shaw USDA War Board chair warns that OPA order 26 27 effective March 31 requires permits for stock bought for resale. Farmers need not obtain permits but must record sales and purchases. Shaw notes permits are issued by the local War Board and that the effort aims to route all meat and livestock into legitimate channels.

Logan Hocking County Court House Paul Shaw Hocking Usda War Board Shaw AAA Committee Armstrong East Main Street

Logan Social Notes Highlight Local Weddings and Military Bids

Lois Heyde wed Robert Fickel in St Matthew Lutheran Church with bride’s father officiating. Army induction recent. groom to station. Legion Auxiliary plans gifts for WAACs joining services and a Poppy Dance in May. Various Logan residents host, visit, and attend clubs, nursing classes, and furloughs amid WWII era community activities.

Christina Shafer rites held in Logan

Funeral services for Christina Shafer age 92 widow of Peter Shafer were set for Thursday at 2 p m at Leonard Funeral Home with Rev. Stanley W Wiant officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. A Athens County native she lived on a Green Township farm 43 years. Survivors include daughter Mrs John Hunter three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Two children preceded her in death.

LOGAN Leonard Funeral Christina Shafer Peter Shafer Green Township Stanley W. Wiant Oak Grove Athens County John Hunter

Two New Cars Sold By Logan Auto Agency

Logan Auto Agency reports two new car sales this week through local channels. Charles Barker purchased one vehicle. the Logan branch of National Supply Co records show the other financed via county title office records.

Logan Auto Agency LOGAN Mildred Blum County Certificate of Title Office Charles Barker National Supply Company Ra Uoning

Hospital Notes From Logan and Cherrington

Arnold Weidman of Mt. Pleasant was admitted to Cherrington Hospital for observation and treatment. Mrs. Paul Hull and infant Barbara Jean were discharged from Logan Hospital. Daniel Rheinscheid, Union Furnace, is improving at Cherrington after chest injuries from a fall from a hay ladder on his farm.

Logan Arnold Weidman Mt. Pleasant Mich Cherrington Hospital Paul Hull Barbara Jean Union Furnace Daniel Rheinscheid Itis Farm

Distribution Of Relief Food To Be Monthly

Logan County relief director Carl E Blosser announced effective immediately surplus commodities distributions will be held once each month due to gasoline and tire rationing. The next distribution will run April 7 8 9 10 at usual centers except Haydenville with options to use near centers or Logan. A new distribution schedule will be announced.

Logan Carl E. Blosser Hocking County Haydenville Blosser

Mrs. Lily Langley Dies in Murray City at 56

Mrs. Lily Langley wife of Dan Langley and Murray City jury commissioner died Tuesday at her home after a long illness. Funeral held Friday at 2 P M at the residence with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville Stout Funeral Home. Survivors include daughter Mae Burgess four sons Edward George Daniel Jr and Joseph four grandchildren five sisters and one brother.

Logan Lily Langley Dan Langley Hocking Murray City Green Lawn Stout Funeral Home Nelsonville England Mae Burgess Buchtel Edward George Daniel, Jr U. S. Army Ft. Hayes Columbus Joseph Army Ft. Myers Fla

4-H Achievement Meeting At Dorr Run Chapel

About 75 members of the Dorr Run 4 H club attended an achievement session at Dorr Run Chapel Monday night. Certificates were awarded to members who completed project work, presented by Mrs Ruth Bennington who organized the event. Mrs Arthur Ingram led the club and a program of entertainment followed the awards.

Logan Ruth Bennington Arthur Ingram

Red Cross to Hold Executive Committee Meeting

Logan announces a special meeting of the Hocking County Chapter executive committee Thursday at 7 30 p m in the County School Superintendent S H Dillon office to review applications for executive secretary. Miss Margaret Lutz vacated the post after 25 years of service and will be replaced after training at National Red Cross in Washington DC. Lutz remains secretary of Home Service housed at the courthouse. chapter offices move to the Hunter Culver Streets chapter house.

LOGAN Frances Funk Columbus J.A. Funk Lester Risch Stanton Pond Anne Bowen Ryder School Philadelphia Meade Bowen Minnie Bowen Red Cross Home Methodist Church Masonic Temple Raymond Magill Dan Rheinscheld Union Furnace Harold S. Jacque Cleveland Jacque Rheinscheld Charles Reese Luther Mowery Fred Mowery Pvt Mowery Detroit Harry W. Primmer Harry Primmer Primmer U. S Air Corps Buffalo New York Pat Eberst Ed Eberst Corporal Eberst Fort Bragg North Carolina Robert Hugh Camp Butner Fred Hugh Helen MccDemnitt Linden Michigan Margaret McDermitt Charles Pratt Robert Sheppard Fairmont West Virginia Margaret Lutz Dillon Miss Lutz National Red Cross Washington D. C The Home Service Court House Hunter and Culver Streets

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