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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1947
Page
2
Logan and Hocking County residents face a March 31 personal property tax deadline. The April grand jury session lists 28 cases for hearings with 24 witnesses subpoenaed and no major criminal cases yet on the docket. Petit and grand jurors were drawn March 15, with 15 grand jurors, 20 petit jurors, and 20 alternates named.
Logan area births include a Logan couple first with a daughter weighing nine pounds three ounces born Monday at Hocking Valley Hospital. Additional newborns include a Logan couple's daughter six pounds one ounce born Tuesday. J E Sullivan and wife in Buchtel welcome a five pound daughter Tuesday. Barcey Mauler and spouse in Logan Route 2 welcome an eight pound fourteen ounce daughter yesterday. Admitted patients include Mrs Henry Scott of Logan William Grose of Nelsonville Mrs Clarence Griffith of Logan Route 3 Mrs Bernard Montell of Shawnee Ian Smith of Logan and Fred Bowes of Logan.
Robert Gabriel, three, son of Mr and Mrs Joe Gabriel of South Logan, was treated yesterday evening after a family collie bit him in the face while he played with the dog.
Logan notes report a graduate woman in science, Sig ma Delta Epsilon initiation weeks earlier, and Mrs. Grant’s link to the university nutrition research department. Mrs. James Struble leads the Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting at First Methodist Chapel with devotional focus on security for children and postwar concerns.
Miss Keleh enrolled in the Ohio State University School of Business Commerce. Columbus visitors included Miss Mona and Miss Pauline Mowery Mr. Robert Dunkel and Mr. William Dennis. Local students returning to classes in Columbus after visits included Gene Brown James Crabbee Robert Savings and others. Birthday celebrations honored James Franklin Thompson and Mrs Pearl Linton. Bridal shower for Miss Retha Jean Mohler hosted by Miss Helen Rutter with guests from Lancaster and local social circles.
Probate Court Judge E L Ewing announced Harold E Rheinscheid has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late Edgar A Foltz.
William Smith 21 of Glouster and Florence Spencer 17 of Glouster received a marriage license from the Hocking County Probate Court officials.
Logan and Hocking County report $550 collected so far for Easter Seals funds aiding crippled children. General chairman George C. Shaw urged local groups to remit dues, as school drives begin next week under supervision of George E. Carr and Samuel H. Dillon. Contributions accepted until April 6 to support treatment, education, and training for numerous cases.
Logan Ohio. The Hocking County Schoolmistresses Club elected officers at its final White House meeting. Grace Orr became president succeeding Josephine Sayre. vice president Mrs David Thorne. Car bon Hill secretary Josephine Rush treasurer Katie Johnson. Superintendent Samuel H Dillon spoke on education funding and urged a bill for flat distribution and guaranteed program. A discussion on salaries followed. 38 members had a six oclock dinner.
Members cancel the quarterly meeting set for 6:30 p m at South Bloomingville School due to a threatening influenza epidemic. A spokesman said the group postponed the gathering yesterday.
Mrs. John Lanning hosted the Thursday Club at her Carbon Hill home with a business meeting followed by social time. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lanning and Mrs. Briley to a group including Mrs. Don Dawley and Mrs. Robert Hardy. Nearby visits included Mrs. Clarence Lahman with daughter Pearl Wray Jr. and news of ill relative Mrs. Philip Smith.
Miss Joan Jurgensmier was elected treasurer of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority at a regular meeting in the sorority rooms Monday evening, succeeding Margee Price who resigned. Mildred Reynolds was voted an active member and donations to the Easter seal sale were approved by a list of members.
Mrs. C. F. Rauch led Girl Scout Troop 1 in Scout headquarters Monday afternoon as plans were made for second class Scout initiation and hiking. Assistant leaders Lois Jones Marjorie Krieg Patt Williams Lois Ann Carr Mary Greathouse Carol Risch Sue Showalter Shirley Buntz Doris Keller Marilyn Brimer and Shirley Brandon participated in the meeting and group singing.
Mrs James Horwell returns to her Logan area home after a brief Chicago trip to attend the University of Chicago 228th convocation where her sister Faye Woodard Grant received a master degree.
Miss Jean Reid returns to Columbus following a weekend as a guest of Mrs. Francis Roberts at her home on West Hunter Street in Columbus.
By agreement of both parties in the case Myrl E. Coakley against Anna F. Coakley contempt charges were dismissed yesterday by Judge Harley Meyer of the court of common pleas after the plaintiff cleared himself of charges.
An old ad promotes FASTEETH powder to keep upper or lower dentures firm without slipping or rocking. It touts a non acidic alkaline formula that avoids sour taste and reduces denture odor. Available at drug stores.
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