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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1937
Page
14
A copy of the 1935 1936 rural Hocking County school survey has been received at Supt. J W Coleman’s office. The report includes recommendations for future organization of districts and notes sponsorship by federal and state governments.
Florence Bobo of Logan files for divorce from Charles F. Bobo on neglect grounds. Married June 16, 1927, they have an eight year old daughter. She seeks a decree plus temporary and permanent alimony and custody of the child.
Dr. H. G. Gibson and grandson Bobby Weymueller, with Carl Moody, were business visitors in Columbus on Tuesday, meeting local contacts and discussing upcoming projects.
Hocking County election board sets August 5 to begin filing petitions for the fall election in 11 townships two villages and all city and rural school districts in Logan. Trustee posts attract many filings with up to 200 candidates anticipated. clerk term extension to four years is noted for 1939.
John W. McBroom of 1A Precinct Logan is a long serving Hocking County official who began his duties in 1917. He has acted as presiding judge during Democratic majorities and has also served as a judge in other elections.
Five Logan youths from a nine piece unit played with Wien's Swing Band at the Legion Inn in New Straitsville Saturday night. The Logan members named are Kermit Bliss Don Skinner Virgil Spencer Carl Spence and Jack Hammond.
LOGAN W M Poling confined to bed for 19 months with TB. He recently left Rocky Glen Sanitorium for home on Warner Ave. A World War veteran, Poling ran a Murray City business for years. HARLEY HAYNES of Laurelville fined $10 and costs for intoxication after arrest by Deputy Nellis Smith.
Mr and Mrs M W Howdyshell of Webb Summit celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home. Both are in their seventies. He has farmed all his life and served terms as Falls Township trustee. Attending were Mr and Mrs Joe Wohrle Logan, Mr and Mrs Harley Howdyshell and three children, and Mr and Mrs Clifford Wolfe and son of Maxville.
George Francis of Logan was informed Tuesday that his brother Peter J. Francis, 52, died in Mt. Vernon that morning after a brief illness. He went to Mt. Vernon at once. Besides the Logan brother, his mother lives in Greece. Funeral services and burial are being held there this afternoon.
Logan residents reported Third Street used as a race course by several drivers Tuesday afternoon. Edward Primmer of Logan has vision problems and seeks specialist care in Columbus to restore sight.
Logan Ralph Walker of Logan underwent a surgical operation at a Columbus hospital on Wednesday. He is slated to return to work as a teacher on the staff of Union Furnace High School next year.
The Business and Professional Women’s Club met at Mrs. C. S. Clarke’s home for a picnic buffet. Miss Precious Correll invited a picnic meeting at Lancaster Camp Grounds with the Girl Scout troop. 4:45 assembly and camp fire planned. Mrs. Bess Mutchmore presided.
Logan recorded 12 births and 10 deaths in July, a shift as births edged ahead for the first time in months. Rural districts had 14 births and 14 deaths with new arrivals from several local families including Sny der, Biffle, Poling, Canty, Dowler, Durant, Sauders, Weymiller, Evans, Sheline, Snyder, and Marshall.
Heavy rains caused the archway over Goose Creek at Chieftain Field to collapse with a section falling into the stream. This marks a second similar failure after a prior collapse last summer. Funds are being sought to repair the damage.
Logan police reported a Monday night break in at the Alva Rec tor basement on W Front Street. Intruders took 60 to 70 cans of fruit vegetables and jellies while the family slept upstairs.
The Logan Hocking County Election Board met to certify the city primary. One close Democrat race in First Ward ended with Edward Leach 139 and W L White 138. official tally may change but unlikely. Board expected to finish by afternoon.
Local trap shooters will gather at the fairground range at 5 p.m. today to organize a gun club. After the business session a shoot will follow and organizers expect to enroll a large membership to enable regular shoots and an upcoming awards event.
Two out of town guests attended the Logan Kiwanis Club meeting as Lieut. Governor Sam Waldron spoke on Business Standards. Graphologist Lester Chafetz demonstrated character analysis by reviewing members writing samples, to the amusement of the club.
Miss Margaret Soliday deputy in the county recorder office travels with the Kreysigs to Washington D C. They will stay with Mr. and Mrs. D M Soliday and Mrs Kreyssig, hosts in Cleveland and at the national capital.
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