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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1940
Page
12
Logan City Board of Health discussed establishing a complete health unit with city council and school officials. The board seeks a sanitary engineer and a public health nurse, urging joint action before January 1 and proposing rapid special meetings to finalize details.
Logan notes former American Legion treasurer George Sherman Taylor urged Logan Post to back arriving conscripts with guidance and encouragement from veterans. He said these young men will fill World War II roles and need advice from seasoned servicemen for comfort and aid. He praised Southeast Ohio district loyalty to the Legion.
John Paul Looman 24 a Lancaster mechanic and Bertha Doris Drum 32 a Lancaster housekeeper were issued a marriage license Tuesday. Both are described as the children of their respective parents Mr and Mrs J H Looman and Mr and Mrs Edward Drum.
Logan Post of the American Legion discusses a county wide Armistice Day parade including former service members from the county, county bands, and Spanish American War veterans. A patriotic address is planned and cooperation with Laurelville and Murray City Posts is sought. The meeting also notes 89 members enrolled toward the 1941 quota with Armistice Day as the target date.
Gallia County reports two infantile paralysis cases, one a 23 year old mother of two in Cheshire Township with both legs affected, the other a 9 year old girl from near Morgan Center who received a blood transfusion at Holzer Hospital. Both Eno and Bidwell schools are closed by health authorities.
Report states Jackson and Gallia County Republican candidates will sponsor a joint rally at Thurman on the border between the counties. The date ranges between Oct 28 and Navy and a school building venue with possible supper are noted. Each county committee aims for large delegations and record attendance.
Rev. Donald Hobbs age 26 will lead Rio Grande Calvary Baptist Church and join the college faculty as philosophy instructor. He comes from Minneapolis with A B from the University of Minnesota and B D from Colgate Rochester. He replaces Dr. Charles A. Weed who resigned to pastor a church in Cleveland.
In Gallipolis Baptist Methodist and Presbyterian churches announce a joint Prince of Peace oratorical contest set to start by November 10. Open to boys and girls aged 14 to 16, entries accepted by Rev. George Sagen.
Gallia County officials report large stocks of surplus food in storage at a Gallia warehouse. The 12500 pounds of potatoes from Michigan 500 bushels apples locally grown from Gallia County purchased at Stanley Plymale plant 6000 pounds bacon 10000 pounds cabbage and two tons each of pears and prune plums are being weighed packaged and stored for distribution as European markets remain blocked by the war.
Mr. F. A. Shipley of Zaleski Ohio testifies TON JON No 3 relieved six years of prostate trouble including frequent nighttime urination and burning sensations after four months of use. He praises the herb formula and notes improved comfort and public confidence. Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Athens Ohio hosts the health representative.
Kenneth R. Fitzgerald county auditor plans a trip to Crile Clinic Cleveland for a major operation. He has been in poor health for months and cast an absent voters ballot on Tuesday in preparation for a hospital stay through election day.
Hocking County streams were stocked on Tuesday with 600 fingerlings including 200 rock bass and 500 brown bullheads released in Pine Creek and Rockridge basin. Don Waters conservation commissioner directed the effort with aid from Cc. S. Olena and James Harden. Edward Eberst provided the information.
John Lusher, superintendent for the Rural Electrification project, travels from Gallia to Washington to push two grants. One 125 miles long seeks a 125000 federal loan, the other 300 miles long requests 300000 for construction. A 200000 project already operates on a federal loan, and officials hope for rapid completion of as many plans as possible.
A Gallia County Home Council group will broadcast a program about the organization's objectives on Huntington station Thursday October 24 from 12 30 to 12 45 p m. Group personnel have not been announced.
Marriage licenses issued to Thomas Roach 28 and Imogene Skaggs 18 both of Lawrence County Wayne Pullins 21 of Long Bottom and Minnie Evans 21 of Chester William Coleman 23 of Long Bottom and Della Evans 21 of Flatwoods were recorded in Gallia area notices.
Mrs Thelma Black is granted a divorce from Hugo H Black on neglect and drunkenness. The court orders Black to stay away from his wife's residence.
Hocking County conducts registration with polling places open 7 am to 9 pm. Local officials employ typists and secure supplies to a fireproof safe for transfer to the draft board Thursday morning. The county expects about 3000 registrations, with cards sent to other counties for registrants working outside the county.
Logan Chieftains prepare for their upcoming game with the Pomeroy Panthers after a Tuesday evening practice. The team emphasizes the ground attack but may introduce new formations and more aerial plays as the season progresses under Coach Tom Bender.
Harold W. Larimer announces additional GOP meeting dates with county candidates present. Ray W. Davis and Dr. H. T. Phillips join some events. Schedule includes Oct. 22 to Oct. 31 with multiple locations and a Nov. 2 Logan rally. Also notes James Boggs transfer within state highway department.
Radio highlights list key stations in Red Blue Columbia Mutual networks with schedule blocks and program titles. Names include KDKA WEAF WABC WLW WGN WMAQ WOR WGN WSIB WHAS WTAM WHIO and shows like Burns Butte entries, Hollywood Playhouse, Quiz Kids, Fred Waring, Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller, Kay Kyser, Lanny Rose, and War News.
Gallipolis reports the Our House Museum will stay open only on Sundays through the winter after Nov 10. More than 2,000 visitors registered in the summer season. Robert Cragg, 29, is listed in fair condition at Holzer Hospital with a neck fracture from a Sunday auto crash.
Bryan Belville files for divorce from Jane Saunders Belville in Gallia County alleging gross neglect. The couple has a young daughter Patricia Ann.
Municipal Judge John Halliday was among the registrants in Gallipolis today and also celebrated his 33rd birthday during the event.
Riverview Recreation Center hosts a pajama dance this evening with prizes for best costumes. Local patrons attend for a casual social event and community fun.
Traffic over Route 75 south is back after two week closure for South Mulberry Street bridge repairs. New steel trusses and a new floor completed the project under county road officials within the city limits.
Logan briefs note Mr and Mrs Robert Haldeman will relocate to Marion this Saturday. Before marriage she was Miss Marcella Risch. Other items list J E Lecrone visiting from Columbus, a United Brethren class social at Washington township hosts, and a Starr township dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs J W Woodard with guests from nearby towns.
Final collection day for water rental in Logan kept Miss Garnet Sheets busy as the total collected exceeded 3000 dollars. Half year totals not yet tabulated but returns are reported high.
Vital stats for September show city death rate higher than births while rural areas reverse. Logan totals nine births and twelve deaths. outside city twenty five births and ten deaths. Local births include multiple couples in Logan and numerous rural households for both boys and girls.
Delbert Riley of Nelsonville faced arraignment before Magistrate S B Whitehart on charges of stealing mine equipment valued at 200 dollars. He pleaded not guilty and was held to the grand jury in bond set at 800 dollars. The offense occurred on October 9 in Logan.
R. N. White reports total county tax collections of 281 331 15 for the year with the first half the heaviest at 158 533 52 and the last half 122 797 63. Comparative 1939 to 1938 rates show Laurelville at 95 percent and Murray City at 45 percent, county average 69.23 percent.
The Harrison Ladies Trio of Gallipolis will sing at the Church of the Nazarene during the Sunday School hour at 10 and at 7 30 in the evening. Rev. William Coffey of Gallipolis will preach at 10 30 and 7 30. Rev. C B Clendenen, pastor, arranged their appearance while holding a revival at Portsmouth Nazarene Church. He said Evangelist Bonna Fleming of Columbus will begin a revival service here on Wednesday Oct 23 continuing through Nov 3.
Logan William Arnold of this city has enlisted in aviation service and left today for Patterson Field near Dayton for training. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Arnold of this city.
Eli Lanning was granted a divorce from Myra Lanning on Monday for neglect. The uncontested case was heard by Judge Phil Henderson.
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