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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1946
Page
3
Logan council accepted the resignation of Frank H. Wright, named by Mayor Denzil Weltner as service director, and approved his successor Leonard Tom. Wright leaves for a role with the Veterans Administration Center in Dayton Friday. Tom, son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Tom of Logan, was recently discharged from the Army.
Notice reports Erle Bridgewater Jr of 9 E Washington St Athens Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of William Clair Sheppard deceased of Vienna West Virginia. dates October 24 1946 and 10 30 Aptn. COMMON PLEAS COURT ATHENS COUNTY OHIO Frisco H Johnson resident 719 West Antec Gallup New Mexico will take no tice Phyllis C Johnson filed petition for divorce against Frisco H Johnson on grounds of gross neglect and willful absence more than three years hearing set December 12 1948 or soon after attorney Erle Bridgewater Jr acting for Phyllis Johnson.
William F Parker files for partition of land in Athens County Ohio with four described tracts in Lodi and Hudson's Addition. Ruth Perrill seeks to quiet title to Lot 724 and unknown heirs are named. notices require answers by December 21, 1946. Sheriff sale of two parcels on Coolville Ridge Road set for November 25 1946 with cash terms.
John H. Huffman of South Bloomingville was arraigned before Mayor Weltner on reckless operation after an accident at the U S Routes 374 and 180 intersection. He pleaded guilty and paid 15 dollars plus costs. Paul Hill of Lancaster was also arraigned on speeding charges and paid 10 dollars plus costs.
Mr Wright briefed the council on flood control with a federal engineer's reports from 1942 and 1944 listing a half million dollar cost, a funding issue under state and city finances. The second report discussed rerouting trucks to avoid Main St but was deemed impractical as Main St supports heavy traffic with no state aid. Citizens urged flood control while service director’s view was aired. Charles Pratt requested a storm sewer on his W Hunter St property.
Roman Phillips filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for a Contract Motor Carrier Permit to move property for James Patermo dba Harrisburg Coal Co Murray City Ohio using four fourteen ton trucks. Interested parties may obtain further information from the PUCO in Columbus Ohio. The notice also lists a divorce petition in Athens County filed by Ross E Reed against Taicille Reed with hearing set after December 11 1946.
Logan stores will keep current hours with Thursday closures and 9 pm Saturday closings. The plan lasts through the year with additional closures on December 26 and January 2 1947. A committee will form to start a December Christmas merchandising kickoff and promote Logan as a shopping center.
Logan Boy Scout Troop 153 held a Tuesday evening session in the Elks Hall led by Waldo Durant. The group practiced first aid, advanced on badges, and four scouts trained for a bugle corps. Flying Eagle Patrol and Beaver Patrol set meeting times for Wednesday and Thursday at 7 pm.
The Corning Mothers Club held its November meeting at Mrs. Cathrine Spray's home with Mrs. Myrtle Tedrow presiding. Attendees shared favorite recipes during roll call and refreshments were served to a list of members.
Mrs. Allen Hewitt of Columbus visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Black. Norma Plantz works in Charleston. Imogene Barnett spent a weekend with Annie Schuler. Anna Ward visits her brother Ed Thompson and wife in Addison. Alva Rupe of Cheshire called on Homer and Mrs. Abbott. Geraldine Ward hosted Sally and Jon Schaaf of Middleport plus Mary Myrtle and Sara Etta Durst and Elmer Sigman of Cheshire. Charles Ward and family from Columbus visited Cyrus Darst in Langsville and Anna Ward nearby. Roy Herrmann called on Ernest Black, who remains ill.
In New York Zeena Steele, 21, from Tucson Arizona, won about $1500 in merchandise on radio quiz shows. The haul included a washing machine a diamond ring and three wrist watches. She still seeks an apartment for herself and her husband.
Logan report shows week ending Nov 9 receipts totaling 2586.17, up from 2340.87 a year ago. Cumulative 1946 sales reach 103336.47, compared with 67929.46 for the same period in 1945, per County Treasurer Ralph Moorehead.
Social notes record a shower for newlyweds Earl Dean and his wife at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fick with 30 guests and gifts. Announcements include Eber Gillilan announcing his daughter Freda’s marriage to Clarence Roberts of Tuppers Plains on Oct 16, and numerous visits and gatherings among local families from Canal Winchester to Pratts Fork and Oak Hill.
Governor Worthington Chapter of the DAR hosted state regent Mrs. James Patton for a two course luncheon and program at the White House. The event featured piano duets and a talk on DAR activities including education, American Indians, and a planned stone bell tower at Valley Forge to honor heroes of three wars.
Logan Miss Blanche England election board clerk announced all candidates must file expense accounts by Friday with office hours 10 a m to 3 30 p m Those elected must file before receiving a certificate All expenditures over 10 require a receipt.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnson of Nelsonville announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday at 6 50 a m weighing six pounds two and a half ounces at Hocking Valley Hospital.
A Sunday gathering at 215 North Walnut Street honored Mrs. Vance Webb, now residing in Columbus. She will spend five months in Palm Beach Florida with Columbus friends. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Webb and son Jon Logan, and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Riddie Delaware.
Mrs Richard Brandt hosted the Junior Tourist Book Club on Tuesday evening at her residence, welcoming members for an informal gathering and discussion.
Mrs. Robert Brandt, Mrs. Hubert Guess and Mrs. Art Lear attended as special guests on Fountain Street. Miss Madge Wright presented the evening review Out on a Limb by Louise Baker. Refreshments followed for guests and members including Mrs. Marion Allen, Mrs. Dean Collison, Mrs. Jack Myers, Mrs. Warren Johnson, Mrs. Henry Adcock, Miss Ruth Goodwin, Miss Jean Ann Prather, and Miss Jeanne Shaw Mowery. Mrs. Warren Johnson to host next. Mrs. Myers to review.
Mrs Nellie Munday announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Martha Munday to Richard S Martin on Saturday November 2. Justice of the Peace Frank St Clair read the ceremony. A family dinner followed with the bridegroom’s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Kinnison. The groom recently completed four years in the service, two years overseas.
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