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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1938

Page

10

To Face Non-Support Charge in Logan Court

Allen Powers of Muncie Ind indicted for non support and arraigned in Logan Court where he pled guilty and was ordered to pay six dollars weekly with a five hundred dollar bond. Hubert Johnson appeared on capias for now support and must back pay and refrain from drinking. Sole management of the P K Shop transferred to Mr and Mrs Sam Primmer with operations continuing under the same schedule and firm name.

Logan Allen Powers Muncie Ind Joe Farbearn Phil Henderson Hubert Johnson Capias P K Sam Primmer

86 Pupils Score Perfect Across County Finals

In Marion District Supt J W Coleman announced 86 pupils from third to sixth grade achieved perfect scores in the county wide spelling contest finals. Names list many from Benton Good Hope Laurelville Murray City Starr Washington Salt Creek Laurel and Ward with multiple students cited.

Ardella Sheets Betty Palmer Paul Ruff Marion Russell Dale Giffin William Irvin Pat Collins Nadine Craft John Sabo Thelma Martin Murray City Harry Dickerson Joe Anthony Joan Nixon Dale Cook Hershel Bensonhaver Starr Washington Frances Bone Patricia Lehman Bentton Nora Lee Blake Ward Earl Eugene Arledge Donald Arledge Joan Reed Nelson Brokaw Salt Creek Loretta Dunkle Viola Julian Carolyn Hoyt Harry Mack Ross Bonnie Jean Hall Billy Woolson Virginia Woolson Ruth Ingram Florence Stump Laurelville- Perry Martha Jean Huske Jennie Lee Koch Jean Flowers Myrtle McGill Marion Carpenter Jean Griffith Sue Risch Susie Mathias Rockbridge Martha Jean Ellis Irene Frazier Laurelville-Perry Jean Hanigan Faye Gordon

Couple Welcomes Daughter At Cherrington Hospital

Mr and Mrs William Nutter of Lancaster are parents of a daughter born Monday at Cherrington Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Ben Nutter and Mr and Mrs Doc Spencer of Logan.

Logan William Nutter Lancaster Cherrington Hospital Ben Nutter Doc Spencer

Record of Junior High School operetta Gypsy Troubadour turnout

More than 700 attendees supported the Junior High School operetta Gypsy Troubadour last Thursday. Principal H. E. Kirk said the receipts reached 113.55, the highest ever for the event. Grace Hibarger’s room sold the most tickets and earned a matinee trip. Florence Larimer’s group had the second highest sales. Jack Newman and Arlene Carr tied for top individual sales.

Logan H. E. Kirk Grace Hibarger Florence Larimer Jack Newman Arlene Carr

Speilman Shines in Logan Juniors Practice Game

Danny Speilman pitched the closing innings for Logan Min gos against New Straitsville on Sunday and looked strong. The rangy former Junior Leaguer formerly played here a few summers ago. Albert Leonard will stay with Logan High School through season end after a planned team tryout. Leonard has shown ability as a moundman for the Juniors and was tried out last summer at the Columbus Red Bird School.

LOGAN Danny Speilman Logan Mingos New Straitsville Albert Leonard Logan High School Leonard Columbus Red Bird School

Lancaster Experts To Address Boyology Class

Two Lancaster men with years in youth work address the Logan Boyology course session at the Chamber of Commerce office. Charles Goslin Scoutmaster Troop 182 Lancaster will speak on Hobbying to Health and Happiness With Youth. Jack Dey, merit badge counselor in astronomy, talks Exploring Your Backyard.

LOGAN Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Charles Goslin West Side Jack Dey

Mingo Masons Confer Fellowcraft Degree At Special Meet

LOGAN Mingo Lodge of Masons held a special meeting Monday evening with Past Masters in chairs to confer the Fellowcraft Degree. During the business session jewels were presented to Charles W. Dollmatsch Rolland Bright C H Smith Lewis Rose and E L Ewing as the lodge continues its custom of awarding jewels to the five oldest living past masters.

Logan — Mingo Lodge of Masons Charles W. Dollmatsch Rolland Bright C. H. Smith Lewis Rose E. L. Ewing

Logan Marriage Applications Reach Week End

Judge E L Ewing issued several marriage licenses including Paul Galvin and Jane Canfield White both of Logan Corners and Charles Raymond Smith with Margaret Helen Acker of South Bloomingville The Rev Jonathan Orr officiated Earl Lescallett and Hazel Klinger from Logan and Gerald Yates with Josephine Brooks of Athens County also listed Lawrence Sullivan and Mildred Smith from Nelsonville both couples listed with parents involved.

Logan E. L. Ewing Paul Galvin Nelsonville Pat Galvin Jane Canfield White Howard White Charles Raymond Smith Farmer South Bloomingville Charles R. Smith Margaret Helen Acker S. Bloomingville Clinton Acker Jonathan Orr Earl Francis Lescallett Lancaster H. C. Lescallett Hazel Irene Klinger Jacob Klinger Gerald Roland Yates Athens County John Yates Josephine Brooks Walter Brooks Lawrence Sullivan Rt. 2 Harvey Sullivan Mildred Smith Charles Smith

Rheinschelds Honored On 35th Wedding Anniversary

Logan brief notes a quiet 35th wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rheinscheld at their Union Furnace home with a family dinner. The event recalls the 1903 marriage at New Plymouth Presbyterian parsonage by Rev. George A. Pflug and lists attending relatives. Also reported are preparations for moving to Oceania Kentucky and visits from relatives including Mrs. Wallace of Marion Illinois and others in Logan. Acker couple marks their 19th anniversary with friends at their country home near Logan, with dinner and supper shared by Wayne Hall Laurelville Edward Healy Sheriff Joe Farbearn J B Waldron Pete Burgoon Logan.

Erwin Eckert Oceania Eckert Camp Hocking George Wallace Marion Ill A. J. Curl James Guy Nelsonville Wallace Curl Joe Farbearn Joe Harden Newark Gertrude Harden Logan Lawrence Hedge Wayne Hall Laurelville Mark George Acker Edward Healy Jack J. B. Waldron Pete Burgoon

Wolfe Rites Set for June Wolfe at Local Church

Funeral services for June Wolfe daughter of Mr and Mrs George Wolfe will be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 2 pm Wednesday Rev C W Graham officiating Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery

Legion To Meet for District 8 Conference Plans

Logan Post American Legion holds a clubroom meeting this evening to plan the spring District 8 Conference in Logan on May 14 and 15. Officers seek large attendance and will name many new committees for conference detail work.

Logan Logan Post American Legion District 8

Local Boy Undergoes Major Surgery in Columbus

Earl Warner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Warner, underwent a major operation at a Columbus hospital on Monday. Ill for two weeks, doctors found a ruptured appendix. The Warner family is at his bedside.

Logan—Earl Warner Harry Warner Columbus

Logan Elks Mark 40th Anniversary Ceremony

Logan Lodge of Elks celebrated its 40th anniversary Monday evening with an official ceremony and speeches by L. P. Mooney and Melrose Harbaugh. A dinner followed the program. Robert Hilles of Jenni son Ave was taken for a X ray examination after being confined at home due to an old injury from railroad work.

LOGAN Logan Lodge of Elks L. P. Mooney Melrose Harbaugh Robert Hilles Jennison Ave

Local Child Admitted for Treatment at Cherry Creek Hospital

Ned Karshner, 21 months old son of Mr and Mrs Cloyce Karshner Laurelville, was admitted to Cherrington Hospital Sunday evening for treatment. Mrs Edward Leach of this city returned home Saturday after a several days treatment allowing an operation.

Logan Hospital Logan Ned Karshner Cloyce Karshner Laurelville Cherrington Hospital Edward Leach

Fifth Honor Roll for High School Released

The Senior High School announces its fifth six week honor roll under principal Fred B. Burchfield. Seniors lead with 30.9 percent on the roll, juniors 23.9 percent, and sophomores 23.8 percent. Overall school average is 25.7 percent.

Logan Fred B. Burchfield

Harley Meyer Elected Rotary Club President

Logan Rotary Club elected officers at its regular meeting at the White House Harley Meyer named president after serving as secretary. Wayne Whitcraft named vice president with Fred E Hull and Walter Leonard elected directors. Dr Harry Eastman received a perfect attendance button. Dr Ernest Williams and Richard McCutchan attended.

Logan Logan Rotary Club White House Harley Meyer Meyer Josef Brashares Wayne Whitcraft Fred E. Hull Walter Leonard Harry Eastman Ernest Williams Logan High School Richard McCutchan

Wednesday Club Meets At Albany

Albany notes show the Wednesday Club meeting at Mrs. E H Lash home with Harriett presenting opera stories and music. Guests included Mrs A T Ballenger. Other items mention DAR convention in Washington and local social activities.

Albany E. H. Lash Harriett A. T. Ballenger E. M. Baughman O. D. Dailey Washington, D. C Dailey DAR Ed Bailes W. C. Roller Coolville Mitchell Roller J. E. Cline Temple Church Frank Murphey Athens R. P. Ashbaugh Bertha Buxton John Western Springs M. E. Church Grace Vorhees Saylor Martha Lou Baughman Ballenger Roma Douglas Will Gillogly Lester Brentzer Elza Dailey Thorobelle Baughman Columbus Albany Garden Club Garden Club Will Higley Florida Clair Davis Mansfield Ella Nelson Dexter Otho Castle G. J. Tewksbury Methodist Ladies Aid Society Albany Pta Warren Johnson Maude Lynch John Radford Elizabeth Webb Reynoldsburg Vicpo Gillogly Oda Gillogly Darrell West Dick Scott Robert Cordray David Dailey Maynard Coates Dale Scott John Cordray

Wilkesville Songsters Take Third at State Final

Wilkesville girls chorus directed by Jane Steele placed third in a state contest in Columbus. John Radcliff of Wilkesville suffered a fractured leg in a second base collision. An Eastern Star inspection reported 75 attendees. Frank Strong and Georgia visited Mrs. Allie Pilcher. Vinton Rural High to present "Here Comes Charlie" Friday at 8 PM.

Wilkesville Jane Steele Columbus McArthur John Radcliff Order of Eastern Star Frank Strong Georgia Allie Pilcher Vinton Rural High School Here Comes Charlie

Charge Logan Man With Gun Attack Threat

Logan Bert King faces arraignment before Magistrate S B Whitehart on carrying concealed weapons related to an affray at Hocking Valley Brick plant Monday. He allegedly appeared at a shanty door and threatened to shoot Jesse Peck Beougher, prompting foreman George Green to shut the door. Deputy Nellis Smith found King in the brick yard with a .38 revolver. King had been drinking. Witnesses Raymond Pierson and Newton Kitchen were present. Information says trouble between King and Beougher occurred Saturday night.

Logan Bert King S. B. Whitehart Hocking Valley King Jesse “Peck” Beougher George Green Raymond Pierson Newton Kitchen Nellis Smith

Logan May 5 Blue and Gray Trail ceremony committee named

Celebration chairman Dr Walter E Brehm announced on Monday the Logan committee for the May 5 dedication of the Blue and Gray Trail. Members named are Clarence Blosser C F Lewis Edward Paul C C Lyon and Wilbur Lanning. The group will select six girls to escort the Blossom Queen and court and arrange a dinner in Masonic social rooms with the Eastern Stars invited.

Logan Walter E. Brehm Clarence Blosser C. F. Lewis Edward Paul C. C. Lyon Wilbur Lanning

Charles Starkey Fined For Ignoring Tag Law

Logan Charles Starkey of Ced dar Falls pleaded guilty before Magistrate S B Whitehart after warnings from Warden Howard Brooks for failing to license his dog. He paid a $10 fine plus costs. the first dog licensing offense of the year for the warden.

Logan Charles Starkey Ceddar Falls Howard Brooks S. B. Whitehart

Logan Ninth Grade test results announced by principal

Logan district announces Ninth Grade scholarship elimination test results. Selected students advance to the district contest in Athens. Latin I Paul Blum Kathryn Brooker. English 9 Eleanor Anthony Eugenia Chifos. Science Barton Hall Cloyd Dawley. Algebra Vance Rutter Kathleen Pritts Virginia Jo Roberts Marjorie Price. Only two chosen for the team.

Logan H. E. Kirk Athens Paul Blum Kathryn Brooker Eleanor Anthony Eugenia Chifos Barton Hall Cloyd Dawley Vance Rutter Kathleen Pritts Virginia Jo Roberts Marjorie Price

Mrs. J W Hutchins Taken to Grant Hospital

Mrs J W Hutchins of Logan was taken to Grant Hospital Sunday morning for observation and treatment.

Logan J. W. Hutchins Grant Hospital

McBride Rites Set for Catherine McBride

Funeral services for Catherine McBride aged 77 will be held Wednesday at 9 a m at St John’s Catholic Church conducted by Rev James T Nevin. Miss McBride died Sunday at her home on E Main Street after a stroke. She was long associated with the S E McBride Millinery store and retired recently. She is survived by sisters Miss Mary McBride and Mrs Margaret Cassidy and a brother Frank McBride. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan St. John’s Catholic Church James T. Nevin Catherine McBride E. Main St McBride S. E. McBride Millinery Mary McBride Margaret Cassidy Chicago Frank McBride Oak Grove Cemetery

Also Mentioned on This Page

PAGE Stocking x Co Benton Logan Court Zenners Speilman Mingo Masons Voss Tlevay Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Wolfe Legion Logan Elks Rotary Club Wilkesville Songsters Logan Man Court St America Socony NOLY L.C. Mead Oil CO Mobil Oil
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