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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1938
Page
10
Logan officials announce the Presbyterian Men's Club annual picnic with Rev Albert Buchanan acting pastor of the First Presbyterian Church as speaker. The event on Thursday August 25 offers a 6 pm picnic supper by Howard Ralston, races swimming and horse shoe pitching in Pleasant Valley with William G Martin directing music. all members and friends invited.
Logan area notes report Saturday night birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Joe Stewart of West Logan. Monday births include a son to Mr and Mrs William Tippie of Jacksonville Ohio. Three children underwent tonsil removal: Betty Joan Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Bennett and June and Betty Lou Bennett daughters of Mr and Mrs Vernon Bennett of Nelsonville.
Gabriel Will Build Home reports purchasing the lot between John Kepler and Charles Breen parcels on Mound Street, with plans to erect a residence immediately. The plot was previously owned by Mrs. Martha Yerges.
Logan residents list includes Mrs F H Hilderbrandt Mrs H L Heyde Mrs G E Carr Merrit Gano Bud Fox son of Leo Fox North St underwent tonsil and adenoids removal Monday plus legal notices from Athens Ohio and Glouster Ohio detailing an ordinance accepting Cable Acres Addition and a public works bid notice with schedule, items and bid security.
LOGAN B. W. Robison filed assault charges against Mr. Hilda Saunders for an incident on Sunday. On Monday evening the case was heard by the mayor, Saunders pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs.
Mike McManeway 73 died Friday night at the County Home. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Home Chapel with Rev Clendenning of Nazarene Church in charge. A miner by trade, he resided in Orbits on with eight years at the home. Several brothers live in Orbi ston as his closest relatives.
Logan Ranger L T Worley reports 2800 visited Rock House on Sunday. Several family reunions were held at the site.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ford came home Sunday evening from a week in Oneonta New York after being in an auto crash near Lock Haven Pennsylvania. Mrs. Ford suffered severe rib fractures and torn ligaments in her foot requiring crutches. Mrs. Kienzle had a shoulder injury. The Ford children Catherine and Billy were uninjured and a new car was obtained for the return trip.
Robert Lee White of East Front Street reported a Ford coupe stolen from his garage sometime Sunday night. Police are investigating the theft.
On Monday evening Richard Sneden of Nelsonville and Frances Burgess of Logan appeared before Mayor Kinser on charges of reckless operation of a motor vehicle. Each pleaded guilty and was fined 10 dollars plus costs.
Sixteen members of the American Legion Auxiliary of Wilkesville visited Mrs. Cora Colwell's home near Danville for their regular meeting and supper. Guests included Rev. Woltz and Reva Wiseman. The group plans a quilt project at the hall to aid repairs to the Legion hall and notes the Wales Mill bean dinner on Aug 11 and the annual bean dinner in the Wilkesville grove on Sept 3.
Laurel Grange notes Helen Holcomb received the first degree with refreshments. The Wales Mills bean dinner drew a good crowd. Northern Rural Board of Education set Sept 5 as school opening date, replacing Aug 29. Various local residents listed visiting, moving, and travel plans from Laurel and nearby towns.
Bradbury social and personal notes list multiple visits and visits in law, with Mrs. Cunningham and Mrs. Martha Smith hosting, Columbus visitors to Scott and Jacobs households, and relatives from Zanesville Gauley Bridge Dayton Kent Chicago and Columbus making weekend or short trips. Names include Brad Russell, Mrs Cunningham, Mrs Martha Smith, Clifford Jacobs, Winfield Scott, James Anderson Eva May Johnson, Thomas Anderson, Elmer Johnson, John and Will Salisbury, Celia Keffer Bobby, Cecil Reynolds, J. M. Carsey, Carl Ebersbach, Mrs Hart, Joe Morris, Roy Pierce, Ed Curwood, August Voss, John Swisher.
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Henry Allen aged 57 retired of Adelphi Ohio and May E McDowell aged 50 of Adelphi daughter of Alexander Congrove.
Helen Partesius sues John I Partesius for divorce in Cause No 1718 in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio. Defendant to answer by September 24 1938. Also notice: Helen M Gray appointed executrix of George F McLaughlin estate creditors must file claims within four months.
A Logan area social page notes the Kline reunion at Rock View Sunday with about 150 attendees. Officers elected include President Jerome A. Kline Columbus, Vice President Sam Blume Logan, and Secretary Treasurer Berdina Dupler Rockbridge. Several Logan residents and visitors are listed with travel and event details.
Logan reports strong interest in the new swimming pool with 27,400 admissions by Sunday afternoon, far above expert projections of about 10,000 for the season. Officials noted high daily attendance and widespread use through the summer.
South Haydenville revival services continue at 7:30 each night at the Church of God with increased interest and special singing. Friday features the youth choir under evangelist Mary Wahl who will share her life experience with the theme From Paganism to Christ.
Logan Don Wildermuth suffered chest injuries when a crank flew from a truck and struck him in Athens. He received medical treatment at Cheshireton Hospital.
Schine Theater head J Myer Schine told more than 150 attendees that newspapers are by far the best medium for selling motion picture entertainment. He cited an analysis of operations across 183 houses and announced expanded fall ad budgets focused on newspaper campaigns. The gathering at Caroga Lake endorsed a million dollar cooperative Hollywood ad push with many major film executives present.
Mr and Mrs John Shorr and their four daughters relocate from Pomeroy to Logan. They will reside on West Front Street. Mr Shorr is employed by Buckeye Pipe Line Co.
Logan an allotment of 24314 dollars has been allowed by the Public Works Administration to Hocking County for road resurfacing. Application for this grant was made by the county commissioners three weeks ago.
Two cars were badly damaged in a collision Saturday evening on Route 33 near Smith’s Chapel. No injuries were reported. One vehicle was owned by John McDonald of 134 W Cherry Columbus and driven by Harold Scherink of 136 Charles St Columbus. The other car belonged to John Kepler of Route 3 Logan.
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