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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1940
Page
12
Logan Hocking County’s selective service board posted names and serial numbers in the courthouse Veterans room. The total registrants reached 2,322 with more expected as outside registrations filter in. Many youths studied the bulletin board to learn their number.
Harry Evans son of Mrs Mary Evans had a tonsil removal at Cherrington Hospital on Thursday. Mrs Gilbert Johnson and her infant left hospital for home in Nelsonville on Wednesday. George Smith of Nelsonville was discharged from hospital on Thursday.
Sealed proposals are invited in Athens Ohio to purchase bonds of Athens County totaling 55000 dated October 1 1940 and bearing 4 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds mature in varying years through 1948 and later with bids allowed on any number of bonds. Highest bid or bid at par with accrued interest will win. A certified check for 600 is required with bids.
Logan. Two hogs owned by James Saunders of Green Township reach the giant stage. Measured by Harry Shaw on Saunders farm, the hogs stand six feet one inch, 34 inches tall, and 19 1/2 inches across the shoulders. Weight to be known at butchering time.
Hundreds attended the funeral of Samuel Blum at St John Lutheran Church in Laurel Township on Thursday afternoon. Rev Amos L Heyde delivered the sermon as many people could not enter the church. an amplifier was used. Most county officials attended since the courthouse closed for the afternoon.
Hocking County Election Board reports 177 disabled and absent votes issued in Logan. Absent ballots total 153, compared with 127 in 1936, while disabled votes total 24 versus 60 then. Early voting this year surpasses 1936 totals, though disabled voters are fewer than in the previous presidential election.
Visual Education Committee members from rural schools met Supt. Samuel H Dillon’s office with one representative from each of ten schools. They learned projector operation and each school could order films. Under the plan the ten schools will share the projector one day every two weeks.
Friends received word that Kenneth R. Fitzgerald county auditor would likely have surgery at the Crile Clinic today or tomorrow. He has been in Cleveland since Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Henry Lambert of Oroville announce the birth of a son on Tuesday at Cherrington Hospital.
Miss Elizabeth Cosgrove, Meigs County Health nurse, leaves Saturday for Jamestown New York before starting new work in the state. Kathryn Sulzer of Chillicothe will replace her on November 1 and will reside with Mr and Mrs Fred Langletz on Main Street, the Cosgrove residence during her service.
Probate Court of Athens County Ohio suspends hearings on multiple estates until November 4, 1940 at 9 a.m. Accounts filed include Sallie Johnston administratrix Tom W. Johnston Henry Cameron administrator Georgia Cooley Albert King executor William S. Kelley Iva Brannon guardian Wilma Brannon John F. Kelso guardian John Carter Riley Morris guardian Maggie Mohler guardian John Quinn guardian. Interested parties may file written exceptions before five days prior to hearing. FRANCIS D WHITE Probate Judge 10 11 40 30tw
Logan churches outline Sunday programs with multiple sermons. Rev. Stanley W. Wiant speaks on Christ's Care for Common Evil and Elijah and Elisha. Epworth League joins United Brethren for 6 pm service. Rev. Cecil Harding Jones discusses A Way of Life at First Presbyterian. Evening missions groups lead World Mission Advancement Day.
Logan social notes report a Wednesday meeting at the Masonic Temple where Venus Chapter Order of Eastern Star formed a permanent group. Officers elected include President Mrs. Willard Lyke and Vice President Rolland Bright with secretary treasurer Mrs. Arch Bangert. next by law session slated for late November.
Mrs. Ray Gaverick and Mrs. Clarence Ford hosted the Child Study Club gathering Wednesday evening at the Gaverick residence on W Front Street. The meeting was conducted by Mrs. John Buntz and a letter was read.
The Town Forum meeting on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Logan High School auditorium will discuss Unemployed Youth. Participants include Leo Jacobs Columbus NYA administrator and District Education Advisor Smith Chillicothe. CCC camp education lead Smith. Logan High Girls Glee Club will provide music.
Logan Trinity Lutheran Sunday School sponsors a Halloween party at the parish hall at 7 30 p m on Tuesday evening October 29. The congregation is invited and asked to bring friends and masks. Each family to bring a pumpkin pie and sandwiches. Entertainment will be arranged.
Sheriff Joe Farbearn announced after county complaints that Halloweeners must stop destruction of property. A out building was set on fire in the West Logan district Wednesday night. celebrations leading to damage violate the law.
Surplus commodities this week include a carload of apples for Hocking County reliefers per Everett Jacoby. Potatoes and pears accompany the apples for distribution through four central agencies in Murray City Carbon Hill Logan and Haynes.
The Craftsmen Club of the local Masonic Order schedules a Halloween party at Masonic Temple at 7:30 PM Monday. All Masons and their ladies are invited. Entertainment runs 7:30 to 8:30 with refreshments, then round and square dancing begins at 9:00.
Noel Dyer, Miss Gibson, Ray Ellen Garverick, Roberta Mohler and Marilyn Garverick are listed among prominent residents in a society notes feature highlighting local social events and personal milestones.
Mrs Hubert Guess entertained the Comet Club at her sister in law Mrs John Rohrer E Hopper Sr home. The evening included needlework and lunch for members including Ruth Bell new member Carl Gordon Olin Carpenter Walter Derr Ernest Shannon John Guess and hostesses. The club will meet with Mrs Carpenter E Front St in two weeks.
Members and former members of the United Brethren Church at Rockbridge plan an 80th anniversary observance on Sunday. Bishop A R Clippinger will deliver two talks during a day starting with Sunday School at 9 30 led by J E Stuart. Public worship follows at 10 30 with music by a girls sextette. Intermission lunch then music by Kenneth Crawford Melvin Starner and a baritone solo by Starner. Afternoon session led by Rev P E White with greetings from visiting clergy and a young men quartet. Second talk by Bishop Clippinger.
Logan plans to start Oak Grove Cemetery improvement soon after November 1. Initial work will repair retaining walls and raze the old barn to build a new tool house. A gateway similar to the North Market Street entrance will be added at North Spring Street.
Automobile dealers in Hocking County report 30 new cars sold through Thursday as sales surge this month.
Treva Beery filed for divorce from Clarence Beery alleging neglect. A temporary restraining order was issued. She seeks custody of a minor child and alimony. Vivian Ruth Evans was granted a separation from Gomer Evans in common pleas court. Custody of minor children awarded to the mother. Logan Chapter Masons will hold a fish fry at 6 PM and present the Most Excellent Master’s degree.
The premiums awarded to farmers in Salt Creek and Perry Township at the county fair will be paid this week at Salt Creek Valley Bank in Laurelville.
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