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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1939
Page
2
Findings totaling 2236.16 were reported to State Auditor Joseph Ferguson by Examiner Lara Pelley after reviewing Ward Rural Board of Education records from May 28, 1938, to January 26, 1939. Floyd Parry, former clerk, faced two findings totaling 1030 for land sold to the board and for land and a building sale. 105 is questioned as paid.
Logan sales tax stamps totaling 1246.76 were sold in Hocking County for the week ending April 8, per Don H. Ebright State Treasurer. The year to date total reached 14600.52 versus 13668.89 at the same point last year.
A group of about 25 senior high industrial arts students will travel Friday to Columbus to tour several high school shops in the city. J. F. Rutgers, instructor, will lead the trip.
Judge Phil Henderson set trial dates for next week after arraignments of seven suspects. two pleas of guilty were entered. Herman Hartzell received three years probation for auto theft and must attend Sunday School and avoid alcohol. probation officer Newton Spencer will supervise. Lee Rutherford Jr admitted break ing and entering, case held under advisement. Nelson Six scheduled for May 2 trial for breaking and entering Flo Griner’s dwelling on Feb 26, 1939, bond $800. Eugene Wright to defend. Leman Huston on $800 bond awaiting May 5 trial for forgery after passing a worthless check. Bert Smith to be tried May 1 for non support, released on $500 bond. Ray Hammond to face May 3 assault and battery, bond $200. Dale Dupler of Columbus liquor department inspected to be tried May 3 for assault and battery on James Acker. Herbert Barnes to stand trial May 4 for reckless driving. Barnes from Lancaster.
Logan finance committee members led by Ford Hack and Clarence Blosser outlined plans to raise funds for gateways on U S Route 33 at Logan entrances. Volunteers will work in groups with a card system to contact organizations. The goal is 2500 dollars with additional promotions for the remainder.
Funeral services for Tom Strawn will be at 2 30 Friday at Zion United Brethren Church. He died Wednesday from burns. Burial is in Ewing Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Merlin and three children Monarita, Rosalie, and Jimmy, plus father Samuel Strawn and stepmother, and siblings L. E. Strawn Harry Lancaster John Columbus Verna Marks Brooks Ledbetter and Mrs William Lehman.
Logan reports include united Methodist Choir dinner after rehearsal led by Mrs. Allen Adams, paint crew returning to duties at the railroad yards, Harold Stephenson injuring his toe at the Logan Foundry, Wellston local trains resuming service, Helen Fogler leaving Cherrington Hospital, and James McNamee buying the Newton Spencer property on N Market Street.
The Logan Band Boosters Club will sponsor a banquet at the Junior High Gymnasium on May 23. Band members and invited guests will attend the dinner and program, with officer elections expected during a band business session. A theater party will follow the banquet.
Logan scouts prepare for a county fund drive starting May 3 with a $950 goal. Final meeting at 6 30 tonight, with Charles C Achauer and troop leaders organizing committee members at the Chamber of Commerce. Harry J Stevenson heads Boy Scouts. Mrs Harry Mock leads Girl Scouts. five Boy Scout troops and one cub pack. five Girl Scout troops and two Brownie packs in the county.
Logan hosts a busy slate of club activities with the Book Club meeting at Miss Jean Bright’s home and 13 members joining the Women’s Field Army for Cancer control. Delegates attend Presbyterial in Athens, and multiple guilds and societies plan forthcoming meetings and reviews.
Dan Kelton of Gallipolis has been transferred to Logan to assume the duties of C S Clark yard clerk for the C and O Railroad. Clark is temporarily off duty due to ill health.
Logan Public School releases honor roll lists through grades seven to nine. Names include Mary Adcock, Betty Bowlby, June Bownes, Tom Brehm, Jim Crabbe, Sylvia Eichel, Hilda Fickel, and many others across eighth and seventh grades as announced by Principal Howard E. Kirk.
Logan prosecutors urged Judge Phil Henderson to erase several aged indictments. Names include Charles Kienzle Roy Underwood Henry Boudinot and two cases against J F Deever. Prosecutor Hubert D Lappen asked for the cases to be noticed and for action from prosecuting witnesses where needed.
The amateur boxing card at the Murray City opera house was postponed to 8 30 Friday night due to a district Eagles meeting. The Mt Veron and Hocking Valley card will still feature boxers from those areas and be held tomorrow night.
Logan High School Young People group holds a meeting at the First Presbyterian Church on Sunday May 7. Program opens at 5 oclock featuring an organ recital by Miss Mary Louise Bowen.
LOGAN A district meeting of Standard Oil Co officials was held at the Sportsman Wednesday evening. Following dinner a conference was held. PrincipalLOGAN-Howard E Kirk was confined to his home again Wednesday because of sinus infection. He was ill for several days a week ago with a throat infection. During his absence J R Hankison is acting principal.
Mustard and camphor guaranteed to end rheumatic pains. Gallahers Drug Store and other druggists offer Skoot with mustard camphor and other pain relievers. Applied externally like a liniment, a large bottle costs only a few cents and refunds are offered if unsatisfactory.
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