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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1941
Page
16
Logan reports prosecutor Harley Meyer has 22 cases ready for the Hocking County grand jury when it convenes next Monday morning. The list includes two second degree manslaughter counts from fatal automobile accidents and other significant matters. Forty witnesses are expected to be needed for evidence. Judge Henderson set October 20 for the petit jury to report.
Jimmy Richardson, recently moved from Fostoria where his father was transferred, plans to stay in Logan. He secured employment with the Buckeye Pipe Line Company on Wednesday after returning to the city with his parents two years ago.
Logan Auto sales in Hocking County reported only 13 new cars sold in September. The certificate of title office records indicate demand outpaced supply as new models entered the market and dealers struggled to obtain vehicles.
Alice James Morris sues Harold Morris for divorce on neglect grounds. Married October 28 1935 with two children. They have lived apart since March 1 this year. She seeks custody of the minor child.
Logan area squirrel hunters complained that no rain marked the regular season and that rainfall arrived only on the day after the season closed.
Walter Kinney, director of the Chieftain Band, prepares a special namoers for the Jackson game Friday evening. The band practiced on the field Wednesday and has held outdoor practice each evening this week.
A city service department employee repaints marked parking zones in Logan. The project aims to refresh pavement lines and improve traffic guidance for drivers and pedestrians.
Mr and Mrs Frank Fribley announce the birth of a son at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus on Wednesday. The Fribleys reside on Zanesville Ave.
Old Glory becomes the sixth flag to fly over the Texas plains joining earlier banners from France, Spain, Mexico, independent Texas, and the Confederacy.
Logan hosts a series of family reunions and luncheons linked to Mrs. J. J. McCracken and relatives from Smithfield and Columbus. The Tuesday Book Club met at the White House with Mrs. Poston presiding, Mrs. Elberfeld reviewing Hawk's Done Gone. Guests included 15 members and four visitors, plus gifts and a treasure-hunt.
Mrs L T Worley hosted the Delphian Society fall session at the Rock House with new president Mrs J S Cherrington presiding. A travelogue on Scenic America was read by Mrs Edward Godfrey. attendees then joined a hamburger fry and later supper guests joined the group for social hour and bridal shower festivities.
Logan Business and Professional Women's Club observes National Business Women's Week with chairman Mrs Francis Roberts and committee members Miss Mary Connor Miss Jane Wheeler and Miss Georgia Haneel. Supt G E Carr to speak at White House meeting at 8 Sunday. Mrs Fanny Wilson recovering from a fractured hip at Grant Hospital. sister Mrs Schempp and Charles Schempp to visit Sunday.
Mrs. Kenneth Miles and her young daughter Nancy visit Logan with sister Mrs. Fred Murray. Phil Tschappat travels to Clarksburg with Mrs. Tschappat for oil men meeting, visiting sister and mother in law near the city. Mrs. Pearl Derr rests at home after two weeks with nervous breakdown. eight weeks of bed rest ordered. Mrs. M. A. Campbell and Hunter Sr. show improvement after months of illness. enjoys short car rides with son Fred Campbell. previously spent weeks at Grant Hospital.
Logan Chieftains train for Friday’s game against Jackson Stronmen with key injuries. Fullback Bill Johnston nurses a leg injury but may play. backfield looks thin as Jim Hummel and Jim Goss are questioned due to knee and rib injuries respectively. Jimmy McGonagle Tom Brehm ready to fill gaps. Jack Wright back in practice, others limited by illness and recovery.
LOGAN School Women's Club and School Master's Club held a joint meeting at Laurelville High School with dinner at 6 30 pm. Glenn Gross provided music with accompanist Maxine Weinrich while Supt Samuel H Dillon spoke and B A Stevens of the Ohio Educational Association delivered the principal address. The event drew many local attendees before separate business sessions.
Unity meeting of Churches of God for this district held in Corning at 2 p m Sunday. Rev J B Diggins will speak. Special music and a short business session with year reports. Election of officers for the ensuing year. Attendance from the Hocking Valley desired. Diggins is conducting revival services in Corning through next week.
Logan First Presbyterian Church will observe World Communion Sunday during morning worship. A sermon by the Rev. Cecil Harding Jones will be delivered and the Senior Choir will provide music.
Logan Ohio woman Sarah Belle Bungard 72 died Tuesday at her brother Irvin Bungard's home near Logan. She was unmarried and also survived by brother Henry of Huntington West Virginia. The Rev Bartoe will lead services Friday at Fellowship United Brethren Church at 2 p.m. Burial follows in nearby cemetery.
Logan report shows about 4500 driver's licenses sold through deputy registrar Fred E. Hull by the Tuesday deadline. A later Wednesday lull followed, but many motorists still queued earlier. several hundred licenses remain unissued.
Three patients underwent appendicitis operations Wednesday at Cherrington Hospital: Mrs. Richard Dupler of Haydenville, Miss Mary Townsend of Carpenter R.F.D., and Mrs. Robert Trowbridge of New Plymouth Route 1. A fourth patient, Mrs. Harry Harmon of Corning, who had surgery two weeks prior, was returned home Wednesday.
Physical examinations were given to 34 registrants Wednesday evening at the courthouse. Doctors H. M. Boocks Allan A. Cole Victor Simiele Jack Myers and Frederick W. Blume assisted with the work.
Logan Hocking County election officials will meet Friday afternoon to approve proof of ballot for the November 4 election. More than 40 000 ballots will be printed this year due to several levies bond issues and other measures to be voted on.
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