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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1941

Page

12

Logan Council approves issuing of bonds against delinquent taxes

Logan City Council approved issuing 4500 in bonds against delinquent taxes to cover the city portion of unsecured poor relief funds. The same action was taken by county authorities, with plans for cooperation as the two act as a unit in relief matters.

Athens Messenger Athens Logan Council Logan Bill Miller R. R. Loomis Warner Ave Spring St Jennison Ave Adcock N. Market St Charles Kienzie Loomis Rolland Bright Chevy Ave John Wesley Wonn C. L. Wonn Wonn

Logan 4-H Broadcast Rehearsal Set for Thursday

Logan report notes a rehearsal for the annual 4-H Club broadcast to be aired on station WOSU May 19. A studio representative will be present Thursday evening to review the program with participants. Also, Robert Rhein scheid counted Starr Washington school district in Washington Township finding 175 school age children.

Logan WOSU Robert Rheinscheid Washington Township Starr-Washington

Logan A marriage license issued to Risch and Willige

A Logan area marriage license was issued on Tuesday to Carl William Risch 19 farmer Logan route 2 and Ellen Virginia Willige 19 clerk Logan daughter of Harry F Willige and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Risch.

LOGAN Carl William Risch Logan Rt. 2 Irvin Risch Ellen Virginia Willige Harry F. Willige

May meeting of the Euterpean Club in Logan notes

Logan notes record a May meeting at Mrs. Allen Adams home with Ruth Ann Norris and Marilyn Smith awardees. Chopin program led by Mrs. Walter Prather includes piano, vocal, and duet numbers. A new club constitution was adopted and a picnic planned at Kachelmacher Park in two weeks.

Mozart Chopin Walter Prather Minnie McBroom John T. Underwood Maiden J. G. Cole Adams Meyer Howard Kirk Prather Smoot Kachelmacher Park

Five Hundred Social at Wright Home on Mulberry

Mr and Mrs Harry Wright hosted the Five Hundred Club at their N Mulberry Street residence Monday evening Two tables were set for play and guests included Mr and Mrs Ben Geslin Mr and Mrs Denzil Weltner and others.

Harry Wright Five Hundred Club N. Mulberry St Ben Geslin Denzil Weltner

Charles Smith Dies in Logan. Store Manager Succumbs to Stroke

Charles Henry Smith 54 longtime Stedem Co. manager died after a stroke at his home 404 N Mulberry St following a shift at the shoe firm. He leaves a wife two daughters and a son with brothers George Harry L and Joseph. Funeral at the Methodist Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mingo Lodge Masons to conduct rites at his residence.

Logan Main St Charles Henry Smith N. Mulberry St Stedem and Co Logan High School Brown Brothers Stedem Co Bert Stedem Methodist Church Epworth League Mingo Lodge of Masons Venus Chapter Order of Eastern Star Workmen's Mutual Burial Association Hilda Smith John Mack Charles Lehman Donald Smith George Harry L. Smith Joseph Smith Columbus Stanley W. Wiant Oak Grove

TON JON Relief Wins Over Constipation and Stomach Ailments

Mrs. Roy Canter of Route 2 Kingston Ohio credits TON JON with rapid improvement in chronic constipation, sour stomach, gas and nerves. She reports better bowels, calmer nerves, and sleep as TON JON Health Representative promotes the formula at Quick's Drug Store.

Ton Jon Roy Canter Kingston Ohio Chillicothe Quick’s Ton Jon Health Athens Quick Union St Athens, O

Former Logan Woman Meta Grove Payne Dies in Columbus

Meta Grove Payne, a former Logan resident, died in Columbus Tuesday morning after a March 25 major operation. She had lived in Chattanooga eight years, worked at Hotel Patton, and earlier clerked at the Logan Post Office during her uncle L D Vickers tenure. Survived by brother Malcolm Grove and aunt Mrs. Vickers of Gulfport. Final rites at Woodard Funeral Home Thursday at 2:30 with Rev. Stanley W. Wiant. burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Meta Grove Payne Columbus David Alice Jennings Grove Chattanooga Tenn Patton Malcolm Grove L. D. Vickers Vickers Gulfport Woodard Funeral Home Stanley W. Wiant Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan A schedule for the potato tour on May 20

The schedule lists plots to visit in Falls Township and nearby areas from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM with Earl Tussing and a 7:30 PM meeting at Enterprise. Stops include Joe Campbell plot Falls Township Paul Blosser plot Enterprise Lou Daubenmire plot Falls Township Neal Beery plot Falls Township Jim and Joe Hartman plot Scotts Creek.

LOGAN Joe Campbell Falls Township Paul Blosser Enterprise Lou Daubenmire Neal Beery Jim Joe Hartman Scotts Creek Earl Tussing

Edward Hockman Funeral Services Arranged

Funeral services for Edward Hockman will be held at 2 30 p m Thursday at the United Brethren Church. At 5 p m tonight the Odd Fellows Lodge will conduct rites at the N Mulberry Street residence. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Edward Hockman United Brethren Church Odd Fellows Lodge N. Mulberry St Oak Grove Cemetery

Funeral Rites for Charles Stephenson at County Home

Funeral rites were conducted at the County Home at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon for Charles Stephenson who died from injuries after being struck by an automobile Sunday morning. The Rev. C. B. Clendenen led the services and burial followed in the County Cemetery.

LOGAN Charles Stephenson C. B. Clendenen

Work To Be Started On New Central School Buildings

William Loomis holds the general contract for the central school group project. Work will begin early next week on the new heating plant and vocational education building. Steel supplies have been arranged. The site lies west of the stadium.

LOGAN Central School Group William Loomis

CCC Berths Open for Ohio Relief Camps

Applications are being received at the county relief headquarters for CCC work. An extra quota is allotted to Ohio camps to aid enrollment. Tentative reporting date set for May 26. Eligibility includes young men aged 17 to 23.

Logan CCC Ohio

Luious Lee of Orland Dies After Stroke

Lucius Lee of Orland died Monday after suffering a stroke of paralysis on Saturday. Surplus commodities will be distributed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week.

Orland Logan Lucius Lee Orland LOGAN

Goose Creek project to resume work Thursday morning

Logan WPA laborers will restart the Goose Creek project on Thursday morning after a suspension since last Friday. About 66 men are employed on the site.

LOGAN WPA Goose Creek

Band Instructor Is Honored by Elks

Logan Lodge of Elks honored James R Horwell a Logan instrumental music teacher at a farewell party. Horwell will soon leave for military service after volunteering post school. Speakers included R R Lanning Melrose Harbaugh Henry Leach and Exalted Ruler Fred Carpenter.

Elks LOGAN Logan Lodge of Elks James R. Horwell Lodge Horwell R. R. Lanning Melrose Harbaugh Henry Leach Fred Carpenter

Jacob Griffith Dies After Heart Attack

Logan Ohio report says 68 year old Jacob Griffith retired died of a heart attack at his home. He lived with daughter and son in law Morris An krom at 941 Third St. He leaves a son William of Logan three brothers Frank Edward and John and a sister Emma Rife with three stepsons John William Woollum and James. Rev C B Clendenen will conduct services at Roberts Funeral Home at 2 pm Thursday burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville.

Logan Jacob Griffith Morris Ankrom Third St William Frank Edward Columbus John Emma Rife Buchtel William Woollum Springfield James Portsmouth C. B. Clendenen Roberts Funeral Home Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville

Motorist Fined For DUI Plea In Logan City

Logan M. T. Allen was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Mayor Dallas Kinser imposed the fine. The arrest occurred the previous night by Patrolmen Harrison Litherland and Pearl Derr. A suspension of driving rights certification will be filed.

Logan M. T. Allen Dallas Kinser Harrison Litherland Pearl Derr

Poultry group names Wilson Ross as auction board rep

Logan Hocking County poultry men designate Wilson Ross near Laurelville as their representative on the Southeast Ohio Egg Auction board of directors.

LOGAN Hocking County Wilson Ross Laurelville Southeast Ohio Egg Auction Board of Directors

Grange to Meet Logan at Miller Chapel Hall

Pomona Grange will hold a meeting at the Miller Chapel Grange Hall at 7 30 this evening led by master R E Allen.

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