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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1937
Page
12
Sheriff Joe Farbearn and deputies brought ten men before Judge Phil Henderson for arraignment on intoxicated driving and gambling charges. A list of defendants and fines includes $10 fines for gambling and higher penalties for alcohol related offenses, with suspensions for some.
A group of 20 students from Miss Grace Hibarger's class will attend the Wednesday morning court session to observe jury selection and hear opening statements. A second group will visit later.
At Logan Louise Schmeltzer Junior High a student contracted measles while at school Monday. Principal H. E. Kirk reported 57 absentees Friday from the same school, many ill with measles.
Edward McCullough, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, suffered bruises and shock when struck by Dr. W B Lacock’s car as he crossed the road returning to Logan from McArthur. Lacock swerved to avoid him but could not prevent impact. McCullough was taken to Cherrington Hospital. Sheriff Joe Farbearn said Lacock was blameless.
Charles W. Sawyer of Cincinnati attended a Logan Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday evening then left for Lancaster.
Logan pres L B Keller of N High St was admitted to Cherrington Hospital Monday for observation.
Dr. H H Maynard Ohio State University spoke to 150 Logan Chamber of Commerce members on Trends in Business. The Logan survey covered 1213 homes with 90 percent native white population and highlighted home ownership and utilities as well as refrigeration needs for low income families.
The Cleveland Bird Club with 83 members led by Dr. Homer Jewett and Dr. J. R. Watts spent a weekend in Hocking County. C. W. Ziegler hosted talks at Ambrose Hotel and guided tours to Conkles Hollow to view diverse bird nests.
Topsfield officials scramble to fund upkeep after a 200 pound pig roams the town. A patrolman captured the animal and now the town accountant and treasurer seek budget maneuvers to cover costs.
Mrs. Rose Ann Dicken, age 83, hosted a Sunday dinner for family and friends including the Dicken siblings, Ramsburg of Athens, Barnett of Reedsville, and Tipton of Logan. Eight of 11 children attended. Local clubs hosted meetings at the courthouse with Ranger Lew Jones speaking on Wild Flowers at Ash Cave. The Saturday Club met on Mulberry Street with Mrs. Arthur Miller’s paper on Women as Interpretive Artists. Numerous social visits to Athens for the Ohio University Band concert and other regional hospitality were reported. Honor Duttons featured a Sunday night supper at the White House for visiting Chad and Candice Dutton of Napa, with a guest list of local residents and dignitaries.
Donald Jewell aged 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude J. Jewell of Columbus, shot by his younger brother and in critical condition at a Columbus hospital after two blood transfusions. The family formerly lived in Logan. parents were away during the accident.
After two hours of deliberation jurors convict Forest H. Buck of carrying concealed weapons. Preparations are set for the E. S. Reynolds trial tomorrow, with Hobart Tisdale of Laurelville scheduled for liquor selling charges next week as criminal court resumes.
Logan council plans to open North Mulberry and Church Streets with delegations urging the changes. A residence sits on North Mulberry and a block of Church Street has not been opened. The meeting will also review the salary amendment ordinance on its second reading.
George Bright of this city scored highest in a mushroom hunting Sunday contest gathering 175 specimens. The report notes his lead in the local event and marks the day’s notable prize for fungi foray.
Mrs John Lee hosted a Monday bridge evening with three tables of bridge and another table for additional games. A two course supper followed. First awards went to Mrs Allen Adams and Mrs Dallas Kinser. second to Mrs Tommy Bender and Mrs Walter Prather.
Logan Junior High School nominated boys Rodney Crow Albert Blick Robert Fickel Curtis Henderson Fred Hilderbrandt and Robert McBride along with girls Helen Allen Bette Ann Brown Connie Cline Anita Geiger June Hickman and Betty Liff for Son of American Revolution citizenship medals. Winners will be announced by May 10 with presentations by the Worthington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. In Logan a nine months old girl of Shelby Durretts family suffered a burn from an unknown substance and was treated at Cherrington Hospital before returning home.
Logan district meeting of the Maccabees drew about 150 attendees at the Logan hall. J B Yaw and Mrs Macklewain led a program that included 15 initiates, a Columbus women’s drill, speeches, and a dinner. Delegations came from Zanesville New Lexington Columbus Lancaster Junction City Shawnee and Nelsonville with Logan planning a large turnout for Newark May 1 Central Association meeting. Swifts are highly streamlined with nostrils pointed backward.
Teachers from Logan and Hocking County gather tonight at Rock Bridge with county schoolmasters club officers leading the meeting.
Logan Jesse Carpenter was taken to Columbus Hospital Monday for treatment after falling from a hay load a week earlier. He sustained a back injury and was in stable condition.
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