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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1939
Page
14
Walton B. Bliss urged in a Central PTA meeting that a state board of education would improve democratic control and stability, enhance school prestige with the governor and legislature, and reduce political influence. He warned Bigelow’s pension plan could threaten a 49 million dollar school fund and noted the impact of a land tax on local valuations.
Attendance at Rac helmacher Park rose to 329 last week, aided by warm weather and a Monday peak of 85. City officials discussed school funding and a proposed three mill levy, with Supt. Carr noting operating costs and state aid. Mrs. W R Brandt chaired the meeting, announcing committee appointments and new faculty members.
The annual conference of extension agents is in Columbus this week. James R. Smoot and Miss Ruth Stone traveled from the local office Monday to attend. A Tuesday evening anniversary celebration will be held with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Blum and other couples among the attendees.
The Logan Red Cross chapter will hold its expanded committee initial meeting at the courthouse Wednesday evening starting at 7:30. Dr. C. F. Rauck will preside as chairman.
Logan teams prepared for a tough schedule under Coach Tom Bender. He warned no easy games remain after reviewing opponents to date and noted Pomeroy as physically stronger than Athens. Injury updates included Jack Hughes sprain and Bill Shaw ready for practice. A hard scrimmage was set for tonight with a lighter session Wednesday before Pomeroy.
Logan Rotary Club hosted W. B. Bliss secretary of the Ohio Education Association as guest speaker on proposed constitutional amendments for November electors. Rev. Cecil Harding Jones discussed the European Situation. Miller spoke on the work situation. Harold Techau played piano. Dr. W. B. Lacock received a four year perfect attendance pin.
Logan C. F. Lewis, a local merchant, was taken to Columbus hospital early Monday morning for treatment. He has suffered health problems for several weeks with an ulcer at the entrance to the stomach identified as the cause. Hospital care was advised as his condition grew more serious.
Defense moves to lift restraining order in Pearl Knece vs. Village of Laurelville. Judge Henderson took the matter under advisement as Agnes B. Dickinson represents the plaintiff and Hubert D. Lappen the village. Knece sues for damages claiming damp housing from street level raised six inches without drainage.
Logan and Athens football game draws a record crowd at Chieftainfield with nearly 2200 paid admissions and receipts of 662 dollars, highest for a single game. The prior record was 636 dollars set last year.
Elizabeth Phillips age 88 died at her Bryden Road home in Columbus Saturday. She was mother of Rosa Arick and grandmother of Arlie Brimner of South Logan who resides with Arick. Services were held in Columbus Monday night and in McArthur Tuesday at the Methodist Church with burial there.
Regular meeting of the Hocking County Chapter of the Disabled American Veterans will convene at 7:30 this evening in the courthouse. Commander Sam C. Buchanan will preside. Important business is on the agenda and all disabled war veterans are urged to attend.
Corning reports 139 attended Children Rally day service at United Brethren church. Promotion ongoing. Betty Leonard Phyllis McVey Melvin Baxter and Martha Leonard praised for attendance. Youth Rally Day planned for Oct 15. T N T Sewing club met at Lorena Spence’s home with Gwendolyn Nelson Sarah Blower and others. Birthday dinner for Gertie Spence celebrated with gifts.
Last Tuesday evening the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church held its annual picnic in the church basement with attendees listed, including Mrs. Henry Steady Edith Nichols Flora Briggs Lee Thomas Edith Swartz Janet Mason Margaret Mason Myrta McCoy Lulu Dunlap Flor ence Hampson Ann Wright Gladie Morgan Sue Rodgers Hazel Edwards Isabella Thomas Viola Pierce Margaret Latta Hazel Locie and guest Grace Morrison of Columbus.
Ranger Lew Jones reports 2400 visitors at LOGAN Ash Cave on Sunday doubling the prior Sunday. Yearly attendance trails 5000 below 1938 with July down 1800 and August down 2000 while June and September gain and May matches last year.
The Rev. Cecil Harding Jones of the Presbyterian Church will address the Kiwanis Club in Logan this evening on The European Situation. Music by a stringed orchestra. Election of officers is on the agenda. Attendance contest shows Buckeyes at 72.72 percent and Wolverines at 65.21 percent.
The Hocking County Election Board canvassed 20 petitions for civil service reform with 869 signatures. Sixty seven were found sufficient but sixty four were invalid for identical handwriting and three fell short being non electors. Earlier 33 signatures from one petition were examined with three invalid.
Judge E L Ewing issued two marriage licenses on Saturday. Ralph Miller 23 carpenter Logan son of Alva C Miller and Frances Brooker 19 shoe worker Logan daughter of Clarence Brooker. John Edward Stiverson 19 farmer Rockbridge son of Ellsworth Stiverson and Freida Louella Poling 18 waitress Columbus daughter of Frank S Poling.
October automobile sales in Hocking County show gains with dealers reporting 10 cars sold in the opening week.
Logan readers note a Pres byterial District gathering at the Presbyterian Church with a noon lunch and representatives from Nelsonville Union Furnace New Plymouth and Logan Churches. Three local missionary societies will participate in the program.
Logan City water department reported about six hundred dollars more collected in the first week of the period than six months ago. Officials said October 15 is the deadline for the next step.
Installation of officers by the American Legion Auxiliary was held with Lancaster district president in charge. New officers include president Mrs Lawrence Adcock and vice president Mrs Barton Hall. Two guests from Lancaster attended. Logans residents Judge and Mrs E L Ewing visited Caldwell. Mrs Anthony Toerner traveled to Elmira New York to visit her sister with Mrs Clarence Ford.
Logan arraignments for traffic violations include Alton Hurley of Logan fined 10 dollars and costs for driving without an operator permit. James Cave of Lancaster cited for reckless driving with 10 dollars and costs. John Collins of Mansfield charged with reckless driving fined 15 dollars and costs after fleeing police on Main Street.
Mrs. Cledia Klein Schmidt files suit for divorce from Charles Kleinschmidt on cruelty grounds. She requests custody of a minor child and alimony for the child's support.
Work began clearing a site for a storage house at the National Fire Proofing Company in Haydenville as superintendent Clarence S. Matheny reports. Ten men are on the job. The building will house a new unglazed facing tile for interior and exterior use. Natco plant makes a dry speed wall material in glazed, unglazed and manganese spot, the latest wall construction product. The plant currently employs 200 men.
Ralph Staley a Main Street merchant underwent an emergency operation for See citis Sunday night at Cherringt Hospital. He had recently undergone a similar operation there. J P Canty of Warner Avenue had been at the hospital for three weeks and was taken home Monday after an injury from a fall on the sidewalk in front of his residence.
Jay Cole and his mother Mrs Anna Cole report that Logan Cole suffered a fractured bone in the right forearm after a Thursday fall while jumping from a moving vehicle.
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