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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1935
Page
14
Logan officials announce no distinction between industrial and rural townships for relief work. The plan, effective April 1, aims to repair roads serving villages and feeder routes, with county and township materials and FERA labor, targeting faster six day a week projects starting around April 15.
Logan report describes Deputy Sheriff Newton Spencer pursuing Lewis Holleran who fled with a shotgun and ammo. Holleran surrendered the gun but resisted entering the patrol car, being subdued and jailed in Perry/Hocking County on intoxication and resisting an officer charges.
Eugene Wright sues William W. Wright in Washington Township seeking 100 dollars claimed as reasonable attorney fees for representing the defendant in a local damage suit brought months ago for 5 000 dollars by Cari Haddox. The petition states the fee was earned for court appearances and services rendered.
Hazel Hershman, English teacher at Logan Senior High, resigns effective week end. She will move to Denton Texas to join the State Teachers College English Department. Hershman has taught four years in Logan. A substitute will fill seven weeks. three vacancies remain for next year.
Treasurer George C. Hengat reports sales totaling 1452 dollars as the peak since the new law began. Miss Jane Thurness of Logan earns high marks at University Hospital Columbus Nursing School in her second year focusing on surgical nursing. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Thurness of this city.
About 175 attended a Knights of Pythias initiation banquet at Logan hall. The event capped a 12 week attendance and membership contest between teams led by Wilby Harden and Ben Epstein, with Epstein's team winning as visitors from Lancaster Laurelville Adelphi Murray City Union Furnace and Glouster joined. Equipment for the degree work arrived from Lancaster lodge and a dinner followed the session.
Annual inspection of Venus Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will be conducted next Thursday night with Mrs Eva Hufford district deputy grand matron in charge. A dinner will precede at 6 oclock in the social rooms of Masonic Hall. Reservations through Mrs Mattie Allen secretary.
Detective Buchanan, examining Millicent’s typewriter, uncovers a typed note claiming missing keys from Robert Caise’s automobile will be found in the pond at the fountain. Millicent’s role and a cover story tie into tension with Vera Duchene and Bob. The room holds two typewriters as evidence unfolds.
Logan residents report visits from Mr and Mrs A F Evans who plan time in Detroit. Mr and Mrs C G Whitener and daughter Betty visit from St Louis Michigan. Robert Work Jr leaves for Cleveland to join Allied Engineering. Phil Techappat family moves to Clem Krieg property on West Front Street. Marie Spranke family moves to Tachappat home on North High Street. Eleanore Woodard hosts spring guest Ray Stringfell from Massachusetts while at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Logan reports 139 corn hog contract signers in Hocking County by April 1, down from 191 enrolled last year.
Logan reports anticipated school legislation may force two rural districts to seek a three mill levy to access equalization funds. Falls District rejected the levy last fall, while the Laurelville Perry District vote was non binding. Officials may push the issue at the fall election.
Emaline Bea Barnes 42 widow of James Barnes died at her Logan home Wednesday after a long illness. Survived by children W. P. Barnes Ethel Nicley Columbus Archie C. W. Barnes Mabel White Logan and Mary Welde Baltimore. Member of United Brethren Church and Rebekah Lodge. Funeral at 10 Saturday morning at United Brethren Church Rev John A. Toy presiding. Oak Grove Cemetery burial.
Logan William Taylor of Murray City was injured Thursday morning when he fell ten feet from a ladder during Clear Creek bridge work. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital with scalp wounds and back injuries but no fractures reported.
Miss Roberta Zechiel of Louisville Ohio will be the May queen at Heidelberg College Color Day ceremonies. She was selected by her fellow students.
The Ohio State University Conference is discontinued this year due to lack of finances. City teachers who usually attended will visit other schools as arrangements are made.
Logan readers learn the Harden Company becomes Woodard Funeral Service this week. J W Woodard owner states the undertaking firm, founded 40 years ago by the late J F Marden, has undergone a name change after the current owner’s 18 year affiliation as assistant.
TIFFIN Milford E Cook 27 a Seneca County farmer died from blood poisoning that developed after he fell on a harrow, authorities reported. The tragedy underscores the dangers faced by rural workers in the county.
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