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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1932
Page
12
Mingo Lodge of Masons in Logan was inspected Monday night by Deputy Roi DeLancey Lancaster in charge of the local district. The first degree work was presented with 185 members and visitors in attendance. Dinner was served under Russell Keyes supervision. Many visiting members came from nearby cities.
Logan April 13 seniors plan a theater presentation of Tiger House directed by Kenneth Coulter with tryouts for the cast set after school Thursday.
The Court of Appeals upheld lower court actions in three cases. It affirmed the Ohio ex rel. Warner Mathias v Good Hope Board of Education delaying Troxel School closure and pupil transfer to Rockbridge. It also affirmed Conkle v Helber ruling no contractor obligation to supply gasoline and directed verdict for plaintiffs. In the Stewart case, convictions for manufacturing liquor were reversed and the defendants discharged.
In Logan on April 13 Moore's Restaurant slipped from first place after losing two of three to Blosser's Restaurant in the final meeting of the year. Judy Grocers moved into sole first by one game as Hamilton of Moore's rolled a 288 in the opening game to top a six hundred series.
In Logan on April 13 coach John Longley led the Logan High football squad in spring practice despite cold, winter like weather. Players exercised vigorously as the coach used the conditions to advance instruction and progress.
Logan reports that Charles Smith Gerald Wiggins and Robert Reed all of Blue Creek were arrested Tuesday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbeann on charges they stole a tire from Pearl Garrett’s car. They were brought to Logan for arraignment before Mayor Elias Bright for a theft alleged to have occurred last Thursday night.
Logan April 13 Jack Baker named president of Logan High School Hi Y Club at the annual election Lewis Arnold becomes vice president Ray Woodgeard secretary Ray McMullen treasurer Fred Burchfield principal spoke on Planning for the Future A picnic was planned for April 22
The Rev H. Fowler of Delaware spoke Monday morning at Senior High in Logan. John Kleinschmidt introduced the visitor who led a student group that recently toured Washington after winning a statewide contest. Fowler discussed The Eighteenth Amendment.
Logan residents saw a March like day with snow and a cold breeze tempering plans for the Columbus opener as fans stayed away since no game was attempted.
Logan Rotarians elected George E. Carr superintendent of schools as president to succeed L. K. Showalter who retires next month. Other officers named include Walter Leonard as vice president Osman Burk as secretary treasurer William Miller as sergeant at arms Emil Eichel and Lewis Price as directors. Installation set for May.
George Hart Shorn of Blue Creek was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn and brought to Logan. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Elias Bright and is held for grand jury action.
In Bell and Harlan Counties about 10,000 miners struggle with unemployment and hunger as Kentucky tries to prove it can care for its own. The Cumberland Mountains show stark contrasts between modern towns and subsistence camps where children and adults endure leaks, sickness, and scarce food while awaiting aid from local charities.
Cuyahoga Falls reports R. D. Cummins age 45, convicted by Mayor Porter of taking too many drinks, is jailed but allowed to leave his cell three times daily to go home for meals after being denied free food.
Governor White announced that the all Ohio Safety Congress will be held in Columbus on April 19 20 and 21. The event will focus on safeguarding of life and the welfare of workers.
The Public Utilities Commission ruled against several interstate trucking route extensions sought by the Federal Express Company of Toledo. It denied routes including Mansfield to Akron and Cleveland to Youngstown, citing existing highway burden. The decision supports state authority to route interstate commerce to avoid congestion and notes limits on carrier route choice.
Ohio Attorney General Gilbert Bettman ruled that the low water mark on the north shore of the Ohio River stays the southern boundary of Ohio as fixed in the 1789 Virginia Compact. Where locks and dams alter the line the boundary itself does not move. Officers from both states may agree on an arbitrary line for enforcing fish and game laws.
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