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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1939
Page
12
Fire department reports不足 donations, urging residents to donate serviceable used toys for renovation and distribution by Christmas. Logan theater plans a toy drive admission, with proceeds a future toy, and Ruble venue hosts a similar benefit. Call 98 to arrange pickup.
Logan Briefs reports the E. H. Club meeting at Mrs. Jacob Gleason’s home on November 9 with eleven members and a planned December 21 Christmas party. It notes a Nov. 17 meeting at Mrs. Gerald Vollmer’s home, prizes won by Mrs. Jacob Bowersock and Mrs. George Bond, and lunch served by the hostess and Mrs. Joe Blosser. Also detailed is the November 14 wedding of Mary Alice Schaal to John Fowler Schneider at the Schaal residence with Rev. E B White officiating.
Logan junior high Ping Pong Club plans a skating party on November 20 at the Grotto Gardens rink exclusive to the club. Chaperons include Miss Marjorie Derr Miss Florence Larimer Miss Sarah Holmes Miss Minnie Louise Bowen and Miss Gertrude Bliss.
Judge E L Ewing found Don Altman and James Campbell guilty of contributing to the delinquency of minors for refusing to send their children to Murray City school. Counsel said an appeal would be sought. Evidence showed the children were not in school since the term began, reflecting a wider local dispute after the New Pittsburg school was abandoned.
Logan Hocking County Red Cross roll call campaign opened formally with officials ward leaders and workers at the Presbyterian Church luncheon. Rev Cecil Harding Jones chaired as plans were laid for a 1000 member goal and campaign conduct.
12 year old Vivian Douglas of New Pittsburg underwent an appendicitis operation at Cherrington Hospital Monday afternoon with plans for possible transfusion. Mrs T C Gregory of Enterprise had an operation postponed. Also treated were Mrs Freeman Poling near Brem en and the Rev W E Bancroft of Haydenville who was recovering from a highway accident with no bone fractures. Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith showed some improvement Monday evening.
Logan Rotarians heard Rev. Stanley W. Wiant address the international situation as their guest speaker after a 6 o'clock dinner meeting at the White House. Fred E. Huls chaired the program.
Logan reports bus transport for 2 369 rural pupils in Hocking County with 51 buses and multiple drivers. For 1939 40 school year total bus driver pay reaches 68 343 dollars, up from 62 473 the prior year.
Logan Hocking County will have a woman justice of the peace after last week’s election if Lucille Pritchard of Salt Creek Township qualifies. She won by writing in as her name wasn’t on the ballot. Other elected women include Lemma Lloyd reelected Ward Township clerk and Ann Simon reelected Murray City clerk. Myrtle Fox of Laurelville was chosen clerk, Chloe Wiggins Salt Creek elected to the school board, and Hilda Shaw of Benton was elected constable.
Logan records show an overall school attendance average of 96.71 percent for October. Room 23 led with 97.73 percent, followed by Room 32S at 97.7 and Room 30 at 97.40. Room 30 posted the highest absence or tardiness rate at 75 percent, with Room 32S at 72.97 and Room 33 at 71.05. In other items, Mrs. H. J. Unverzagt of Warner Ave. went to Columbus for x rays showing gallstones and immediate operation planned. J. E. Frasure, Elder Martin, Harry Sweazy, and Earl Hood returned from pheasant hunting near Ada. Chief of Police Lew Reynolds returned to duty after a short vacation at Magnetic Springs. Patrolman Harrison Litherland covered the beat.
A crowd of local admirers attended boxing contests held Monday night in Pt Pleasant. Refereeing the bouts was Jack Dempsey of New York City.
Logan Kiwanis Club shifts weekly meetings to Thursday evenings for a four week period. A 6 PM dinner at the Presbyterian Church precedes Phil Clark's Marching Men of Song. The Colllins Entertainment Festival opens at 8 PM in Logan High School Auditorium with a three part program in mountie, sailor, and evening dress costumes. Funds support underprivileged children and aim to clear $250 debt on the North Orchard Street playground.
An automobile owned by Herman F. Bratton was left parked on a hill in Oak Grove Cemetery. It began to move and struck a monument before crashing into a tree. The car was badly damaged but no injuries were reported.
Logan Commandery Knights Templar plans a parade from Main and Hunter to the Masonic Temple in Logan tonight. About 40 uniformed Columbus Commandery 69 members will attend with Logan High School band meeting them at Main and Hunter before a six o'clock dinner and temple degree work by visiting lodgemen.
LOTTRIDGE-Four hundred and seventeen votes were cast in the election here. Some were turned away because there was a shortage of ballots. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Mayles of Cutler were guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. John Chevalier. Frank Koehler, principal of the Carthage School, accompanied 46 of his pupils to Athens Thursday to hear a symphony orchestra. Arthur Cole and children spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elza Cole, Trimble. Rev. and Mrs. Miller, Reedsville, H. L. Templeton and son Wayne of Joppa were dinner guests Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Figley.
GALLIPOLIS Delay has been experienced in lime dressing the Oliver White road in Springfield Township by WPA workmen. Scheduled to begin Monday, discovery was made the lime quarry contract had not been let, but will be Nov. 20. Some 52 workmen are temporarily idle until adjustment can be made.
Logan Gun Club members brought home nine turkeys after visiting shoots at Hallsville Thurston and Lancaster Sunday afternoon. Sheriff Joe Farbeann took four and Dr Claude Lyon earned five. Jack Farbeann and William Woodard were also members of the local group. William Tannahill visited the Hallsville school but no report of his record was received.
Logan Chamber of Commerce and directors thank Sheriff Joe Farbearn and his team for preparing the fairgrounds for the Fox Hunters meet and horse show. James D. Wells, manager, delivered the appreciation noting the officers' invaluable help made the events possible. Improvements to the fairgrounds are permanent and usable for future public affairs.
C. R. Eberst, physical education instructor at the Junior High and assistant football coach, is arranging dates to officiate basketball games this winter and has received multiple invitations from nearby schools.
Likely third retabulation of Nov 7 ballots discussed after a Perry Township trustee candidate inquiry. Laurel Township trustee and Benton Local option votes may be recounted after a filed request and posted land fee. Final recount request deadline is five days after certification.
Logan George Wilson of Perry Township, a Laurelville FFA member, harvested 320 bushels of corn from 3.2 acres this season using Hybrids U.S. 44 and U.S. 63 for an average of 100 bushels per acre. He bought a calf for the 1940 4H beef project.
State and federal monies arrived at the Hocking County office of Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald. Vouchers totaling $2,400 were received to augment blind and dependent children funds.
Foresters in Hocking County issue caution during hunting season after several grass and woods fires. Hunters are urged to avoid sparks and be extremely careful to prevent new fires while in the forest.
Funeral services for Elizabeth Kellenbarger age 50 will be held at St John’s Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev James T Nevin will lead the service and burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. She died Monday morning at the County Home.
Officers and committee members will discuss plans for the annual meeting set for December 14 and 15. Speakers include A. B. Graham of Columbus and Mrs. Paul Maxwell of Cardington, who will also appear at Gibisonville and Marion Township institutes. The Marion Township group meets November 21 to plan, with institute dates December 13 and 14.
LOGAN News from Columbus reports Mrs D B Rhein scheid of Union Furnace underwent goiter removal surgery Saturday at Grant Hospital. The operation was successful and her condition is satisfactory.
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