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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1937

Page

14

Cutting Case Heard By Grand Jury At Camp Logan

William R. Cherry leads the April grand jury at Camp Logan as Judge Phil A. Henderson assigns 15 jurors. The panel adjourns without finishing the case of Floyd Alexander with Ironton enrolled witnesses in place. Robert Smith, a camp resident and proposed assault victim, bears a facial wound from the alleged attack.

D. B. Rheinscheid Frank Walters Luther Smith Lada Notestone Josephine Melcher W. D. Braddock Floyd Alexander Camp Logan Ironton Alexander Joe Farbearn

Logan couple welcome daughter at home birth

Mr. and Mrs. William Woodgeard Jr. announce the birth of a daughter born at their home on Sunday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Woodgeard of Logan and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Loomis of near Logan.

Logan William Woodgeard, Jr W. H. Woodgeard Guy Loomis Near

Logan Elk Lodge Installs Charles Lytle Jr Exalted Ruler

Charles Lytle Jr was installed Monday as exalted ruler of the Logan Lodge of Elks succeeding William Durant. Lytle has long been active in the order and as executive recently completed several stations. Elkdom here reports a revival with many new members joining.

Charles Lytle, Jr Logan Lodge of Elks William Durant Elkdom

Three Couples Are Licensed To Marry

LOGAN three marriage licenses were issued over the end of the week. Recipients included Thomas McQuaid 22 day worker Haydenville son of E C McQuaid and Lillian Deering 21 at home Buchtel daughter of John Deering. Wayne W Goodlive 22 truck driver Logan son of T H Goodlive and Harriet Virginia Erwin 18 NYA worker Logan daughter of Edward Erwin. George Lorenzo Geiger 23 oil worker Union Furnace son of B C Geiger and Thelma Margaret Salts 24 at home Union Furnace daughter of Charles Salts.

Logan Thomas McQuaid Haydenville E. C. McQuaid Lillian Deering Buchtel John Deering Wayne W. Goodlive T. H. Goodlive Harriet Virginia Erwin NYA Edward Erwin George Lorenzo Geiger Union Furnace B. C. Geiger Thelma Margaret Salts Charles Salts

Injured Jackson football player leaves hospital after care

Gene Cherrington of Jackson, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Cherrington, returned home Sunday after treatment at Cherrington Hospital since February 28 for a leg fracture from a fall football game. An infection developed and an operation was performed. he can now walk with crutches. He played for Jackson High School football.

Logan Gene Cherrington Jackson Ralph Cherrington Cherrington Hospital Jackson High

Trespassers Warned At Willow Lake Shelterhouse

Deputy Game Protector Edward Eberst reports NYA repairs at Willow Lake have drawn trespassers who damaged the property. The shelterhouse lock was broken and additional damage occurred. Trespassers have been threatened with arrest.

Logan Willow Lake NYA Edward Eberst

Logan Girls Compete in Athens Music Festival

Forty members of the Girls Glee Club of Logan Senior High School will perform at the annual music festival in Athens on Friday April 16. The group has prior festival success and is accompanied by director Miss Minnie Louise Bowen.

Logan Logan Senior High School Athens Minnie Louise Bowen

Vera Blian Society Hosts Open Meeting And New Members

Logan social notes report Vera Blian Society gathering at Mrs. Ray Garverick home with prayer scripture reading led by Mrs. Matthew Murtha. New members Beatrice Erwin Ruby Lehman Helen Clarke welcomed after a reception hosted by several members.

Matthew Murtha Vera Blian Society Ray Garverick Harry Sweazy Clarence Phillips Jesus Africa Martha James Rees Ralph Walker Jennie Price Beatrice Erwin Ruby Lehman Helen Clarke Olga Green Garverick Joe Holl Charles Frazier Robert Mohler Ralph Heft Carl Brown Earl Landis Clarence Ford Marilyn Ray Ellen Garverick Roberta Mohler

Luncheon and Dinner Gatherings Host Various Local Guests

Miss Nettie Barker entertained at a Wednesday luncheon for Mary and Joan Chambers with Shirley Barker, Janice Barker, Vivian Rheinscheid present. A North Street dinner party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. James Barker drew Mr. and Mrs. Chambers and several others. A Grin and Bear It Bridge Club meeting on Church Street featured Miss Martha Magle as hostess with guests Phyllis Nixon and Dorothy Wardwell. prizes awarded to Martha Eberst and Marjorie Henderson, travel prize to Wardwell. Lloyd Harsh celebrated his 82nd birthday with friends including Toole, Elmer Harsh, Newman, Bowers, Hengst, Harden, Strawn. Mrs. Abel and Mary Lou left for Mineola, New York, to teach in Roslyn schools for the year.

Nettie Barker James Barker Mary Joan Chambers Shirley Janice Barker Vivian Rheinscheid Harold Chambers North St James Smoot Chambers Anna Mayme Emma Wellman Lucy Barker Bridge Club Martha Magle Church St Phyllis Nixon Dorothy Wardwell Martha Eberst Marjorie Henderson Miss Wardwell Grace Cole Dolores Lee Helen Walsh Eberst Henderson Lloyd Harsh Scott's Creek Francis Toole Elmer Harsh Thomas Newman Harvey Bowers Charles Hengst Ben Harden Sam Strawn C. L. Abel Mary Lou Mineola N. Y Roslyn

Bridge Club Prizes Highlight Local Socials

The Jabberwocks met at Mrs. Alfred Lanning’s home with two bridge tables and guest Ross Adcock. Prizes went to Mrs. Sam Primmer, Mrs. Lawrence Adcock, and Mrs. Ross Adcock. Eight members and eight guests attended.

Alfred Lanning Ross Adcock Sam Primmer Lawrence Adcock Primmer Eulalia Ave Chan Reynolds Judson Shriner M. H. Cherrington Clinton Webb

Wellston Man Arrested for No Lights on Car

Clyde Sherman of Wellston was jailed Sunday on Sheriff Joe Farbearn's request for driving without proper lights. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart and was fined 15 dollars plus costs.

Clerks of Courts in Ohio Reject Consolidation Plan

Logan Clerk Don Feather attended a Columbus meeting of Ohio clerks of courts where members voted against consolidating the clerk of courts with the recorder. They favored a change in the bill of sale to title law and discussed several other matters.

Logan Don Feather Columbus Ohio Clerk of Courts and Recorders Office

Mrs Charles McFee undergoes major operation at Cherrington

Mrs Charles McFee of Noe'bridge underwent a surgical operation at Cherrington Hospital on Monday after being brought there from Logan Hospital on Friday. Mrs Peter Strawn of Shawnee returned home Saturday as did Mood Dane of West Logan. William Weaver of South Perry, treated since March 11, went to relatives in Logan Monday.

Logan Charles McFee Noe’bridge Cherrington Hospital Peter Strawn Shawnee Mood Dane West Logan William Weaver South Perry

New Ohio Teacher Certification Rules Detailed

Logan officials publish strict conditions for renewing temporary teaching certificates. A transcript proving at least six semester hours in the field is required, and requests must come from the county superintendent. No inexperienced teachers may receive a certificate, and September 1937 starters must qualify for provisional elementary or high school certificates. The county office will enforce these rules, denying renewals if current temporary teachers fail to graduate from a two or four year program.

Logan

State to convert 385 acre tract into game preserve

The State Conservation Department has leased the 385 acre tract in Good Hope Township from W. E. Benna of Columbus. It will become a game preserve with abundant game and birds and no hunting restrictions. Benna plans a summer home using native timber for logs. ENDS VISIT IN LOGAN Mrs. Paul E Masters of Lexington Kentucky left after visiting relatives. she formerly supervised nurses at Cherrington Hospital.

LOGAN State Conservation Department Good Hope Township W. E. Benna Columbus Edward Eberst Benna Logan Logan Paul E. Masters Ethel M. Cooper Lexington Cherrington Hospital

Park Cleared and Repaired by Logan High Future Farmers

Logan Worthington Park gained a cleaner look Monday as the Future Farmers Club of Logan High School led by H. D. Saxton cleaned debris leveled the ground and seeded the area The students will make this park a summer project along with ongoing improvements

Logan Worthington Park Future Farmers Club Logan High School H. D. Saxton

Betty Ford Suffers Fractured Knee Cap in Fall

Local relatives report Betty Ford eleven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ford fractured knee cap in a fall at their home in Zanesville last week. Mr Ford is a former Logan resident and is the brother of Mrs Buellaby and Clarence Ford.

Logan Charles Heine Pauline Bob Clarence Heine Annabelle Heine John Evans Ashland Clarence Ford Kathryn Bobby Betty Robert Ford Zanesville Mr. Ford Buellaby

Brashares To Direct Rotary

Logan Rotary Club election names Josef Brashares president and officers Sam Primmer vice president Harley Meyer secretary treasurer Wayne Whitcraft sergeant at arms S T Lyke and B O Nixon directors. Installation set for last June meeting. Emil Eichel elected delegate to international convention in Nice France. Brashares and Meyer to attend Columbus conference in April. George Francis earned seven year attendance pin for perfect attendance.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Josef Brashares Sam Primmer Harley Meyer Wayne Whitcraft S. T. Lyke B. O. Nixon Emil Eichel Nice France Brashares Meyer Columbus

Returns To Testify In Logan Grand Jury

LOGAN Howard Newsome, serving a Hocking County prison term for stabbing Ed ward Windle, was brought back to Logan Monday to testify before the grand jury. Guard John Dicken accompanied him. Newsome is a Nelsonville man. Mary Ann Huls of Columbus is recovering from glandular infection after mumps. her family formerly lived in Logan and was visited by Grace Shriner.

Logan Howard Newsome Hocking County Edward Windle John Dicken Newsome Nelsonville Mary Ann Huls Gifford Huls Columbus Huls Grace Shriner

Court session opens spring term under Logan sheriff

Logan sheriff adjourned the January term and opened the April term before the grand jury. Clarence Cox of Perry Township pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 25 dollars plus costs after arrest Saturday night by Deputy Newton Spencer. John Six of Logan and Jesse Gabriel of Coonville pled not guilty to driving while intoxicated at a Monday evening arraignment before Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald.

Logan Joe Farbearn Clarence Cox Perry Township S. B. Whitehart Newton Spencer John Six Jesse Gabriel Coonville Kenneth Fitzgerald

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