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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1940

Page

6

Work on U. S. Route 33 Improvement in Logan

Logan crews prepare to move equipment next week for U. S. Route 33 improvement on W Hunter Street. Hussey and Holderman expect rapid progress with brick on concrete base and sidewalks on both sides, finishing by Thanksgiving. State highway garage bid planned at $34,400 to be built of Hocking Valley brick east of the city on Route 75 near a railroad spur.

Logan W. Hunter St D. B. Hussey Hussey and Holderman Hocking Valley State Highway State Highway Department Harry and Joe Brown Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

Big Pine Resident Held to Grand Jury

Hector Phelps of Big Pine was held to the grand jury on a LOGAN A charge of pointing firearms after a Sunday night arrest by Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate S B Whitehart and posted $800 bond.

Ballot Marking Topic at Logan Public Forum

At Iron Street Christian Church public forum a county election board member will discuss election mechanics. Organizers say there is widespread misunderstanding about ballot marking and the session will address the issue.

Logan Iron St. Christian Church Public Forum County Election Board

Vincent youth build school in Ohio with NYA crew

Washington County youths enrolled in the National Youth Administration razed the old Vincent school and are erecting a new fireproof building funded by a $6,500 bond issue. Foreman Raymond Anderson supervised 36 enrollees on two shifts as safety and training under NYA, Groves, and local officials produced foundations, brickwork, and 4,900 pound steel beams. Citizens praise the project and urge a future bus garage to house three district buses.

Vincent Washington County National Youth Administration NYA Raymond Anderson Ohio Benjamin P. Groves NYA Work Projects Groves Board of Education Anderson

Logan Little Theater Guild Plans Winter Entertainment

Logan notes the Logan Little Theater Guild will meet Wednesday at Elsie Martin home on Glenview Heights. The group, which staged popular shows last winter, plans more entertainment for the coming season. Dr and Mrs J S Cherrington returned Sunday from a two week motor trip visiting relatives in Chicago and St Paul.

Logan—Little Theater Guild Elsie Martin Glenview Heights J. S. Cherrington Chicago St. Paul

Venus Chapter of Eastern Star attends Grand Chapter in Cleveland

The Venus Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star is represented in Cleveland this week by Mrs. Wayne Timberlake Mrs. W. E. Lyke Mrs. Lew Reynolds and Mrs. James Rees. They will attend the Grand Chapter meeting opening today and running through Thursday.

Venus Order of Eastern Star Cleveland Wayne Timberlake W. E. Lyke Lew Reynolds James Rees

Absent and Disabled Voters Ballots Grow at Hocking County

Absent and disabled voters ballots continued to reach the Hocking County election board office all day Monday with the total at 300 that night. Absent ballots will be heavier than 1936 though disabled ballots will fall short of that total.

Logan Hocking County

Issue Two Marriage Licenses in Hocking

Judge E L Ewing issued two marriage licenses over the weekend. Roy Marcelus Thompson, 22, coal miner of Logan Route 3, wed Leah Pauline Robey, 24, of Logan Route 3. Merle Huffines, 21, saw miller of Gibisonville, married Florence Burndetta Ringhiser, 19, at home in Logan.

Logan E. L. Ewing Roy Marcellus Thompson Logan Rt William Thompson Leah Pauline Robey Logan, Rt Noah Robey Merle Huffines Saw Miller Gibisonville Roy Huffines Florence Burndetta Ringhiser Dewey Ringhiser

Carl Brandt Named To Election Board

Carl F. Brandt received his commission from Secretary of State George M. Neffner to fill the unexpired term of the late Samuel Blum on the Hocking County Election Board. The term runs until February 1942. Brandt previously served four years as clerk and three years as deputy clerk. Other board members are George Eberst, chair. J. G. Collins. and Mrs. Melrose Harbaugh, with Clinton Webb as clerk.

Logan Carl F. Brandt Hocking County Election Board George M. Neffner Samuel Blum Brandt George Eberst J. G. Collins Melrose Harbaugh Clinton Webb

Wayne Whitcraft Promoted To Health Aid Examiner

Logan Wayne Whitcraft of the local aid for the aged staff has been appointed examiner in the department and began his new duties Monday morning. The promotion follows his service since last March as a local staff member. He will work in several counties with Logan remaining his headquarters.

Logan Wayne Whitcraft Local Aid For the

Logan Murray to Enter Cherrington Hospital for Operation

Ernest Murray of Union Furnace will undergo an operation for hernia at Cherrington Hospital late this week.

Logan Ernest Murray Union Furnace Cherrington Hospital

Maggie Harris honored with marker at Ducktown mill site

The Daughters of the American Revolution mark the old mill in Ducktown Tennessee where Maggie Harris was born. She inspired the song When You and I were Young Maggie.

Maggie Daughters of the American Revolution Ducktown Tenn Maggie Harris

Where He Got His Name John Bull

The English national figure John Bull derives his name from John Arbuthnot's book The History of John Bull. Arbuthnot, a Scottish doctor, popularized the persona in that 18th century work.

John Bull John Arbuthnot

Cooking School In Athens Next Week

Miss Potter of the DeBoth Home Makers Schools visits Athens offering a full program on home making and cooking. Admission is free with seats limited, sessions begin at 2 p.m. and include demonstrations, gifts, and a possible full dinner prepared for attendees. The notice urges voting before or after the event.

the Messenger Miss Potter DeBoth Athens

Identity Still Mystery Near Rockbridge Body

Sheriff Farbearn reported no information received from Washington about fingerprints sent Saturday to identify the stranger found beside the railroad tracks near Rockbridge. No identification has been made to date.

Logan Joe Farbearn Washington Rockbridge

Johnsons in dispute over divorce and alimony

Mrs Kathryn Johnson files suit for divorce from Joseph M Johnson on Monday claiming grounds of neglect. She seeks custody of two minor children and alimony for their support.

Logan Kathryn Johnson Joseph M. Johnson

Republican Women of Logan Meet

Logan Republicans Women Club held a Monday meeting at headquarters with a potluck supper. President Wilhelmina Deissle led a business session and speech. Members plan a Jackson visit today and another meeting next Monday to receive final election day instructions with county candidates and local speakers.

Logan Republican Women's Club Wilhelmina Deissle Jackson

Logan Rotary program highlights Logan air field talk

Logan may gain an emergency air field near the town. William Bowen from New York City described the giant La Guardia field and its 400 planes landing daily. He noted surveys by United Air Lines and TWA for an emergency field on the Pittsburgh to Cincinnati route, potentially boosting air mail service.

Logan Logan Rotary Club George Hanners William Bowen New York City Walter Gordon Lancaster Bowen la Guardia Air Terminal United Air Lines TWA Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Troop 99 Reports 23 Active Boy Scouts and 6 Scouters

LOGAN A roll call conducted by Harley Meyer during the first annual inspection found Troop 99, sponsored by the Methodist Church, has 23 active Boy Scouts and 6 Scouters. Other troops are due for inspection soon.

Auditor Fitzgerald to Undergo Major Operation

Friends received a letter from Cleveland stating County Auditor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald would undergo a major operation at Crile Clinic today. He has been in Cleveland since last Tuesday for preparatory treatment with Mrs. Fitzgerald and Dr. V. A. Simiele accompanying him.

Logan Cleveland Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Crile Clinic

Thief Abandons Stolen Car After Collision

A stolen automobile recovered near Rockhouse Sunday night by Sheriff Joe Farbearn after it hit a horse owned by Tom Myers. The horse died in the collision and the thief abandoned the car following the crash in Columbus.

Hundreds to attend Wendell Willkie meeting in Jackson

Logan county residents planned a Monday evening trip to Jackson for a Wendell L. Willkie meeting. Republican committeemen toured the county and organized groups to join the event.

Logan Jackson Wendell L. Willkie

Death of Oliver Ackley in Tulsa Oil Field Ties to Logan C. H. Bell

Logan C. H. Bell reports the death of Oliver Ackley in Tulsa. Ackley was connected with Bell in the oil business in the Oklahoma field.

Logan C. H. Bell Oliver Ackley Tulsa Mr. Bell Oklahoma

Vichy Decree Bans Foreign Pros in Sports

Jean Borotra, the regime's sports dictator, issues a decree to make sport strictly amateur. Foreign professionals will be banned while native players may become amateurs if they hold jobs outside athletics.

Jean Borotra

Hocking County Registration Totals Near 2500

County records show 2,470 registrants filed with the Hocking County Selective Service Board by Monday evening. A state list adds 115 from other areas, with the total expected to reach about 2,500. 2,307 were recorded in 37 precincts on registration day, and four volunteered ahead of today’s drawing.

Logan Hocking County

Logan Detective Oscar Loos Remembered by Hocking County

Columbus detective Oscar Loos died Sunday evening leaving many friends in Hocking County where he was a frequent visitor. His latest trip to the area was two weeks ago for a visit at the sheriff's residence.

Logan Logan Oscar Loos Columbus Hocking County Sheriff's Residence

Bird’s head can turn completely around on a single hinge

A bird’s neck is described as possessing a single hinge that allows the head to rotate fully around. The note emphasizes the unusual flexibility of avian anatomy and how this simple joint supports wide head mobility.

TON JON No 1 Aids Six Year Constipation Relief

A Ohio housewife testifies TON JON No 1 eased six years of constipation and indigestion in four weeks. She reports improved strength, fewer headaches, better digestion, and now uses TON JON No 3 for kidneys. The ad promotes local trust and a drugstore visit at QUICK'S CUT RATE DRUG STORE in Athens.

Ton Jon Victor Tenson Carroll Ohio Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store Union St Athens Ohio

Logan Chieftains Poised After Four Wins This Season

Logan Chieftains have won four of five Southeast Ohio League games and prepare for Wellston Friday night. A potential league lead hinge is a Jackson upset. After a rare forward pass win against Gallipolis, the team may expand its attack to include more passing.

LOGAN Logan Chieftains Wellston Jackson Chieftains Bexley Columbus Gallipolis

Famous Dead End Kids Visit Logan on Coast to Coast Tour

A bus carrying the Dead End Kids and Little Tough Guys along with troupe members stopped in Logan Monday night during a coast to coast tour. The stop marked a brief local appearance in the city as the group toured through the area.

Logan

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