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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1930
Page
8
In Logan on Tuesday two bond measures were approved by voters though one margin was slim at 20 votes. The water softener plant won 1503 to 1228 with a 59,060 bond levy attached. The sanitary sewer project prevailed 1292 to 1272 for a 22,000 expenditure to build sewer lines in the eastern city. State Health Department plans were approved after earlier rejections.
Logan November 6 Mrs Mary Ann Campbell 93 regarded as the oldest woman voter in Hocking County. Her son Walter Campbell drove her to the second precinct where officials assisted her ballot. Barney Stracke 28 listed as the county's oldest citizen also voted at Fourth Ward. Wilson Moore past 50 voted but used an absentee ballot due to infirmities.
In Logan November the Rev H B Welch the Rockbridge United Brethren Church pastor became the denomination’s only pastor in twenty years to be returned to the pastorate he had served before A reception for Welch and family followed with addresses by several clergymen Music came from the church orchestra and quartets from nearby churches More than two hundred people attended the reception A basket dinner followed in the church basement.
Mr and Mrs Merritt Wonn returned from Toledo where they were guests of Mr and Mrs W P Wetherill over the weekend. Mrs May Sargent of New Plymouth was a visitor in Logan Monday. Mrs Charles Wilson and Mrs G W Wilson of Columbus visited friends in Logan Monday.
Logan November election results show George White sweeping state and local tickets by a 1511 vote margin, with Mooney the lone GOP success in the General Assembly. Mell Underwood and other candidates posted wide margins. turnout among 86 precincts reached near 8000, with Logan reporting record totals in some sections.
Attendance Officer George L. Wright completed a survey on school clothing needs in Ward Town ship mining districts. He found conditions improved and work better, with only a few families still lacking suitable clothing causing some children to remain out of school.
Mr and Mrs Edward Jones hosted a dinner at their South Market Street residence on Monday evening followed by a bridge session. The T B B Club members were invited with dinner served at 6 30.
In Logan on election night November 5 Democrats sang and cheered statewide returns showing George White as governor and Robert J Bulkley as U S Senator. Enthusiastic supporters crowded Main Street and party headquarters stayed open late while county returns were received and tabulated at the Courthouse by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Charles Lyke.
Harrington class members gathered Monday evening at Mrs. M F Weymueller home with Mrs Weymueller leading in the president's absence. Mrs Clayton Schelde Jr led devotionals and members answered Bible questions. Guest Mrs John McBrooom attended and a lunch was served.
The Monday Evening Bridge Club met at Mrs. Arthur Miller's North Mulberry Street home with all members present. Members of the M. P. M. Bridge Club gathered Monday evening at Mrs. Myrtle White’s home with guests Mrs. Belle Hy son Miss Ada Krieg and Mrs. Charles Lutz.
Minnesota report describes Tony the parrot who ditched a six hour tree sit to grab a cracker held by a firefighter. The bird descended via a fishing pole as the bait was offered.
Rome Grange No. 2247 will hold an all day meeting Saturday November 8 at the I O O F Hall Stewart. First session starts at 9 a m for business. An oyster dinner will be served at noon. Attendees should contact Mrs Agnes Shuler Mrs Evelyn Spear or Mrs Bertha Hayes about foods. Afternoon program begins at 1 with election of officers and a feature unveiling a picture of Father Kelley founder of the Grange.
Voters in Kentucky go to the polls with eleven congressional seats and two senate seats at stake as election day begins in Frankfort.
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