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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1942
Page
12
Readable fragments hint at a local maritime event or gathering near a harbor or port. Names, dates, or organizations are unclear, but the text suggests a community notice about a scheduled activity or ceremony by a coastside group.
Logan City Council finance committee declined to recommend the proposed wage increases for Street Cleaning Department patrolmen and other city employees citing insufficient revenue. Mayor Weltner and Service Director Loomis noted support for raises if funds were available. The meeting also authorized a contract to replace a water works crankshaft at the city pump station, estimated at 845 dollars, due to prior welds and potential failure.
Logan James R. Smoot the county extension agent announced that over ten applications for government Bangs disease testing have been received at the local extension office. He urged Hocking County farmers and dairymen to file early for initial herd tests and noted indemnity funds are provided by a qualified veterinarian.
Forty two Hocking County Selective Service registrants will undergo screening at the courthouse on Wednesday night. They will join future contingents to Fort Hayes Columbus for final Army type exams before induction into the armed service conducted by local physicians and county health commissioner Dr H G Southard.
Logan William Johnson was fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless operation of a motor vehicle and 5 dollars and costs for operating a vehicle without an operator's permit after arraignment before Mayor Denzil Weltner. He was cited to appear in mayor's court by city policemen.
Harry D. Walker and George Hart of Logan were fined $5 and costs each after arraignment before Mayor Denzil Weltner on a fighting charge. They were cited by city police following a Saturday altercation on West Main Street.
Selective Service officials received a letter from Cleon Tucker, former Logan newspaperman now stationed with the U S Army at Fort Young California the desert training center.
Hocking County Republican Chairman C Emmett Blosser announced C Emory Glander will be the featured speaker at a Thursday rally at the West Main Street headquarters. Another important speaker will be announced at the meeting start. All party members urged to attend ahead of the coming election on Navy 3.
The Murray Eagles meet at the Murray City Avenue lodge hall Tuesday night led by President John Toth. After the business session an open house was held for prospective members and invited guests.
Friends report the death of Bertha Cedar former Haydenville resident who died Monday afternoon at a Charleston hospital after a long illness Funeral arrangements are being completed Survivors include several children
Logan Lawrence Sullivan was granted a divorce from Mildred Esther Sullivan on gross neglect of duty by Judge Phil A. Henderson. Costs were assessed to the plaintiff. No children were involved. Pro bate Court attaches to James R. Person, 21, Athens, student, and Forrest L. Price, 22, Logan, nurse, received a marriage license Monday afternoon.
Everett Jacoby, county relief director, announced the regular distribution of surplus commodities for relief clients in Hocking County at the usual times and locations this week.
Logan Baker and Mrs Jack Baker of Haddon Heights New Jersey announce the birth Monday of a six pound daughter at a Camden New Jersey hospital Grandparents are Commissioner and Mrs Stanley Baker and Mr and Mrs Roy Ruble of Mt Pleasant Michigan
Logan Kiwanis Club sponsors a patriotic Halloween program across city schools to urge children to refrain from property damage during wartime. Speakers addressed conservation and saving soap grain wax and other items, asking pupils to avoid destruction that would hinder the war effort.
Melvin Heft of the Hocking County Board of Commissioners announced the civil service examination to fill the vacancy created by the Arnolds resignation. The test is set for November 18 at 9 a.m. in the courthouse following notice from the state civil service commission.
Commissioners announce openings with details on salary qualifications and application blanks from County Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald. Applications must be filed by November 13.
At Logan Hospital Charles Johnson of Logan Route 1 had a major operation at Cherrington Hospital Tuesday. His physicians say his condition is satisfactory. Edna Chilcote of Logan Rural Route had a tonsillectomy Tuesday. Theresa Snider of Logan Rural Route was admitted Tuesday for observation and treatment.
Logan County Selective Service Board announced a survey of married registrants and those with collateral dependents. Officials said several hundred men fall into these two categories and will be reviewed further.
Officials indicated that calls in the coming months would expand to include more participants. The note suggests planned outreach and broader engagement without detailing exact dates or groups involved.
Benjamin Anderson 37 pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated before Magistrate Frank St. Clair. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs after a collision on U S Route 33 four miles south of Logan that injured four people. Sheriff Floyd Duffy and Deputy Jack Waldron arrested him.
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