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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1938

Page

16

Logan awards contract for new well at municipal plant

Logan awards drilling contract to Ohio Drilling Co. for 4256 dollars plus Fairbanks Morris pump and Logan Foundry components. The city already relies on a first well producing about one million gallons daily and expects the new well to add another million, financed by bonds sold to Farmers and Merchants Bank.

LOGAN Ohio Drilling Co R. R. Loomis Fairbanks- Morris Logan Foundry and Machine Co Farmers and Merchants Bank

Logan Brief Social Notes Recap of Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Logan notes report nine members attended the Jackson conference last Wednesday as the American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening. The charter was draped in memory of recently deceased Mrs. G. E. Carr and Mrs. Ellen Joy. Membership rose to 53 paid up for 1939. A party was planned for two weeks hence with a committee including Mrs. Roy Anthony and others.

American Legion Auxiliary Jackson G. E. Carr Ellen Joy Roy Anthony Ross Adcock H. D. Arnold Rudolph Brown Bernard Boyles Florence Bort

Wind storm damages rural lines in Logan County

Sunday wind storm toppled poles and blew tree limbs across lines for Logan Home Telephone Co. Linemen worked Sunday afternoon to restore service. Also notes a 1754 Benjamin Banneker clock claim and a Notice to Contractors for an Athens Ohio school addition with bidding details and requirements.

Logan Home Telephone Co Board of Education Athens Rural Athens County Ohio Richland Avenue Athens Board of Educaton William Mills and R Ogistered Nelsonville Citizens Central Bank Athens Rural School District Guy Morrison G. R. Shafer

Hocking Hunters Start On Trail of Rabbits

Logan reports opening day of the rabbit season with many Hocking Countians afield while Ohio prepares for a statewide 600000 hunters. Deputy Protector Edward Eberst warns landowner permission is required, youths under 16 must be accompanied, and hunters should wear numbers and study game laws to prevent accidents.

Logan Ohio Edward Eberst Eberst

Minnie Sines Admitted At Logan Hospital

Mrs. Minnie Sines of New Straitsville was admitted to Cherrington Hospital after a fall caused a hip fracture. Other local injuries included Eugene Glancy in Orbiston in serious condition, Cleve Davis of Kimberly discharged home, James Bailey of Rockbridge leaving for home, and Mrs. John Donaldson of Gore under observation. Relna Jewell of Greendale was admitted for treatment as of Monday.

James Bailey Rockbridge John Donaldson Gore Relna Samuel Jewell Greendale

Vested Choir Plans Christmas Cantata Across Hocking County

A 100 voice vested choir rehearses under rural school music supervisors for the Christmas Cantata. The county wide concert features three appearances on December 18 Gibisonville, December 20 Murray City, and December 22 Union Furnace with cooperation from county high school principals.

Logan Hocking County Gibisonville Murray City Union Furnace

Logan Students Observe Book Week

Logan conducts National Children’s Book Week from November 13 to 19 with the Business and Professional Women’s Club aiding efforts to spark interest in better reading among children. Roy W. Nutting, New York Central train master at Portsmouth, speaks at Kiwanis and Rotarians joint meeting at the White House at 6 30 this evening. The speed of nerve transmission is about 100 feet per second.

Logan

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Local Events

A busy week in Gallipolis features Marjorie Davis birthday party with gifts and pink and white refreshments hosted by Mr and Mrs Jack Davis. The First Presbyterian Church Woman's Missionary Society met for November with a tempered program and a covered dish dinner. A variety of visits and social gatherings involve the Brown family in Cadiz, Charleston visitors, nurses meeting in Marietta, and a Northup Ladies' Aid session with a temperance reading and WCTU talks. The Grace Methodist Progressive Bible Class held its monthly social at the church with a brief program and refreshments.

Jack Davis Marjorie O'Connor Asheville N. C D. C. Priestley W. L. Brown Lynn Cadiz H. O. Fast Charleston Jack Knight Holzer Hospital Joe Moch Cincinnati Hazel Richard Ursula Kraus Marietta Ohio State Nurses’ Association Fred Ward Warsaw Ind E. P. Mullineaux Omar Fowler Northup Ladies’ Aid Temperance Mittie Amsbury C. G. Houck F. B. Amsbury W.C.T.U Will Shoemaker Hugh Evans Dayton L. C. Bean Bean Leo Bean M. E. Rathburn Rutland Grace Methodist Sunday School C. W. Lanier Stanley Evans John Morgan Walter Caufman Clarence Wagner Homer Henshaw Dorothy Roadarmour

Thursday Club Hosts Hawaii Study And Social

Mrs. David Caldwell hosted the Thursday Club with a Hawaii study by Mrs. R M Switzer followed by a buffet. Several families and guests are noted, with travel and visits across Ohio and beyond as members share news.

David Caldwell R. M. Switzer Hawaii David Finch Los Angeles Edward Irgens Waterville Maine Irgens Virgil Martin Charlotte Sigler Alma Danner Carrie Smeltzer Frank Brothers Pearl Pierce Ohio River George Bolles Cincinnati Herman, Jr Alice Wall Taylor W. G. MacCorkle Charleston Louise Rees Clark Weethee Batavia N. Y William Mayberry Foster Champer Lizzie Evener Nelsonville Marilyn Missamore Pomeroy W. E. Gilmore John H. Matthews Columbus Rio Grande Luther Donnally Lee Jackson County Margaret McCormick Esther Donnally Coalton Frank Mills, Jr Swan Creek J. D. Pollitt Navy

Red Cross Launches County Roll Call in Logan Area

County wide Red Cross drive under Newton Spencer aims for a high membership goal. Campaign in rural districts began Friday and runs through Thanksgiving with Logan kickoff Sunday November 20 led by Fred Burchfield. Precinct workers meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the courthouse to finalize plans.

Logan Hocking County Newton Spencer Fred Burchfield Burchfield Red Cross

Health Officials Fight Spread of Diphtheria

Logan district reports new diphtheria cases prompting a county immunization drive. Starr Township schools at Union Furnace closed for a week to curb spread. Dr W B Lacock and nurse Bertha Madlener lead the effort with 287 children treated at Union Furnace and 77 at Haydenville.

Logan County Starr Township Union Furnace W. B. Lacock Marion Township Estel Rollins West Logan Rockbridge Enterprise

May Ask Recount Of Auditor Vote

Kenneth R. Fitzgerald prepared to file for a county auditor recount covering all 36 precincts. Under law he must post 360 dollars. official tabulation showed Everett Jacoby winning by three votes, while unofficial counts had Fitzgerald ahead by eight.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Everett Jacoby Fitzgerald

Logan Health Board Meeting Discusses Immunization Plans

Logan health board at City Hall Monday evening approved plans to immunize children. Parents are asked to have children treated by family physicians. if not, Dr H M Boocks will provide school-based vaccination next week with parental consent required.

Logan City Health Board City Hall H. M. Boocks City Health Commissioner

Fox Hunters Association Holds Trials for Dogs

Fox Hunters Association held hunting and trail field trials on the Poling farm near Webb Summit as part of Armistice Day celebrations. Dogs owned by John Poling and Perry Inboden tied for first with 130 points. Bob Smith led with 260 points in field trials. Speed and drive saw Sam Risley and Bob Smith tie for first with 100 points each, with Walter Carsner third. Other notable competitors included A B Wingrove, Bert Bell, Jacob Gleason, and Leonard Bell with varied points.

Logan Hocking County Fox Hunters Association Poling Webb Summit John Poling Perry Inboden Bob Smith A. B. Wingrove Gore Kirby Snyder Jacob Gleason Logan Rt Fred Mowery Bert Bell Brady Cobert Buchtel Clarence Edgar New Plymouth Leonard Bell Maxville Scout Risley Carbondale W. A. Finney the Plains Arthur Griffith George Poling Frank Schmidt Starr Township Henry Derr Marion Township Rodney Charles Jones David Sterling Rt. 4

Logan Court Grants Two Marriage Licenses

Judge E L Ewing issued two marriage licenses over the weekend. Alfred Darby and Et ta Serena Sanborn wed in Glouster while Derral Bryan and Anna Mary Jarvis, both from New Plymouth, prepared to marry.

Dumped Garbage Draws Complaints

Complaints filed with Dr. H. M. Boocks accuse city property owners of dumping garbage within the city. Investigations show some owners claim no knowledge of the dumps. Under law, owners may be held responsible. Dr. Boocks urges cooperation to curb the practice.

Logan H. M. Boocks

Public health nurse visits relatives in Ohio

Public health nurse Miss Bertha Madlener spent the end of the week in Cincinnati and Bellvue visiting relatives. In Bellvue she saw Mrs. E. L. Ewing visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alex McMillan and family. Also noted is a valuation of White House and grounds at 21 936 000 dollars.

Frances Martin John Elder Columbus Elder Martin L. Howard Peters London Leo Gaffin Marietta Carlos Gaffin Ing Alex McMillan White House

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Logan Municipal Carbon Hill Jesse Devol T. S. Club Hedley Lowes Clarence Lehman Robert Hardy Edgar Stedwill Harry Guess Don Dawley John Dehnen Joe Blosser Viola Bond Rte. No. 3 J. F. Dehnen Ross Binsley J. G. Blosser I. A. Blosser Pearl Keck Roger Charles Courtney Norma Lester Walker Benjamin Banneker America Mrs. Sines Logan Hospital Ashville H. E. Kirk Marion Allen M. B. Iles Charles Eberst Rudolph Hankison J. F. Rutgers John Clark Walter M. Haas Harley Ellinger Gallipolis Social Notes Ladies Aid Meet Mrs. Stanley Plymare Logan Health Board Marvin Dicken Dwight Phillips Peters Logan Benjamin Biddle Lancaster Fairfield County Mayme L. Biddle Louis Tyroler A. P. Linscott Virginia Ann Young Said Frank Dickens Lois Dickens St. Louis Court of Common Pleas L. R. Pierce Stor Kentucky Schenley Distributors Inc N.Y.C Bourbom Suede Gabardine Wunder Shoe Store Court St Athens, Ohio Fashion Jazade THE Gasco Food Institute
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