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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1937
Page
10
Logan district James R. Smoot county extension agent told Laurelville farmers to avoid boosting prices. he cited last year’s hog pork surge where high costs chased consumers to substitutes. He urged higher yield per acre to lower prices while keeping profits, stressing unit basis farming.
Logan County reports the State Highway Department has opened a limestone quarry at the Whitcraft farm to secure stone for state highways. Limestone has been spread on the Carbon Hill Geneva Old Man's Cave and Union Furnace Roads with more treatments planned. The Carbon Hill Road has been resurfaced along its entire length.
State conservation workers survey rural areas of Hocking County to locate black currant bushes thought to spread a blight harming pines and nearly wiping out chestnuts. Found bushes are removed and destroyed. teams focus on the eastern county.
Logan Mr and Mrs Ross Wagstaff of Columbus visited Logan on Saturday where Wagstaff inspected the swimming pool project. He served ten years as a deputy in the county engineer's office and last year drew plans for the pool and bathhouse. He now works as an inspector in the state auditor’s lands and contracts division.
Russell Daubenmier of Rockbridge Route 1 will be charged in mayor's court with operating a motor vehicle under the influence after his car overturned on W Hunter Street. Patrolmen A F Evans and C D Notestone arrested him Saturday night. Daubenmier escaped serious injury. passenger Stacy Beougher of Rockbridge sustained minor injuries.
Logan Clinton Huston of Logan was arrested late Saturday evening by Police Chief Lew Reynolds and Patrolman A F Evans. A charge of disturbing the peace will be filed against him.
Marion Township PTA held its regular meeting Friday evening at the centralized school with Alex Sheets presiding. A program of plays songs and readings was presented for attendees.
C. E Brehm trustee elect attended the regular meeting to learn duties of the office. He will replace Daniel L. Blackston on the board after Dan. For eight weeks in the latter part of 1936, Mr. Brehm served as county commissioner.
Walter Leonard Logan leaves Columbus hospital after appendicitis surgery and returns home on Sunday.
Installation ceremonies will be conducted on Monday evening December 15 by the Antioca Grange of Enterprise. The meeting will be held at the school building.
Logan report says Mr. and Mrs. E F Beall of Charleston West Virginia returned Sunday to their home after a short visit at Logan and South Bloomingville. Mr Beall formerly served as postmaster of South Bloomingville and left at the start of the year to take a position with the state department’s public assurance at Clpas Jeoluil.
Mr and Mrs Joe Brown of Uhrichsville announce the birth of their daughter Helen Carole on November 16. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs E S Brown of Lancaster, formerly of Hocking County. Sylvester Brown of Maxville is a great grandfather, with another great grandfather and a great great grandfather also living.
A Logan woman died in a highway crash when her car rear ended a truck carrying coal. The accident left the car in a tangled wreckage as state workers cleared coal from the roadway. Prosecutor Lappen questioned truck drivers. Deputy Nellis Smith and Sheriff’s staff assisted. The deceased mother of five sons and a daughter, with siblings in Logan, funeral plans pending.
Mackey fresh man coach at Ohio State University will speak Monday evening at the Rotary Club meeting. Chieftain football squad members coaching staff and a few others will be club guests. Dinner at the White House at 6 p m precedes the program. Entertainment committee members listed.
Logan the Chieftains basketball team prepares for the season opener against Glouster at Logan High Auditorium Saturday evening. Coach Tommy Bender plans to start veterans Richardson Cole Nelson and Leonard with Bob Snyder at center. Other players will be given chances to perform as the game unfolds.
Will Face Mayor Logan Russell Hammond and John W. Mohler of Logan Route 3 were taken into custody Saturday evening by Patrolman A F Evans who filed intoxication charges in Mayor Kenneth Fitzgeralds court. William Kuhn was arrested by Patrolmen Evans and Notest on a Saturday night for resisting an officer.
Logan reports H. W. Walker sustains a stable of 15 race horses at the fairgrounds. Daily feed costs 50 cents per horse, totaling 7.50 dollars daily, a winter burden the owner says has persisted for several years.
Logan captain Robert Hansley of the Chieftain football team went to Columbus last week for treatment after a nose fracture suffered in the season finale at Nelsonville. The nose was straightened and he will return for surgery to remove a bone fragment.
Logan Somerset defeated New Straitsville 24 to 15 in a Friday game. New Straitsville coach Harley Gooding of Logan guided the visitors.
Firemen limited damage to five dollars after a defective flue at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Richards on Furnace and Third Streets. The blaze reached the attic but was quickly extinguished by the department Saturday.
Joe Johnson an 18 year old woodworker and Hazel Bownes a 16 year old daughter were issued the first marriage license in December in Hocking County. They are from Logan and residing at home. Hazel is daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Bownes and Joe is son of Mrs Leona Mae Johnson.
Murray City December notice lists the honor roll by grade with names from Grade One to Grade Twelve. It also notes weekend guests and local fatalities, including the death of Earl Huston, seven, and other hometown movements and hospitalizations.
Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mack included Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Wiseman and son Frederick of Thornville and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mack and daughter Doris of Glenford with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ellinger of Logan. A Newark group of three, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lanner and two children, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Guess. Mrs. J. H. Farbearn returned from several weeks in New Lexington with relatives including daughter Mrs. Kate Stowe. The Nondescript Club met with Christmas carols and music at the White House, a quartet and solo numbers performed, and a paper on the Personnel of the Supreme Court read. A Blind School sale was held, dinner served to members and guests. Mrs. John Spicer hosted Joan Spicer’s sixth birthday with games, singing and a peanut hunt prize won by Patty Miller. guests included Patty Miller and several other children.
The Saturday Club met at the White House for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Anna Cole. President Mrs. W. B. Lacock led a business session while Mrs. Emerson Poston spoke on Rise and Growth of the American University. A sale of State Blind School articles replaced roll call.
Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald was confined to his home Sunday with a mild flu. He expected to return to city hall today.
A delegation from the local Junior Order of United American Mechanics led by Okley Hy Sell council deputy Keith Shultz and T H Goodlive traveled to Columbus Sunday to attend a district gathering.
Miss Charlotte Dish ong, a student nurse at Cherrington Hospital in Nelsonville, is ill with a deep cold. She became ill Saturday.
Logan Elmer S Brown parole officer and business visitor reports Mrs Brown is recovering from a three week illness. The Browns formerly lived near Logan.
Revival services began here Wednesday evening December 1 under Pastor Rev. O Conner. A son was born recently to Mr and Mrs Rex O Brien. Local folks attended the farmers institute at Tuppers Plains on Tuesday Nov 30. Mrs Norwood Knight spent Tuesday with Mrs Rex O Brien. Mr and Mrs Henry Weaver spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Albert Norris. A severe windstorm last Sunday damaged Lester Van Meter chicken house and caused other damage. Mrs Helen Woode spent Wednesday with the Val Schwartz home. Charles Woode spent Wednesday evening with Gus Van Nest and family Cherry Ridge.
Mr and Mrs James Russell of Springfield visited Mr and Mrs Douglas Hudnall over the week end. Mr and Mrs George Green plan a week long vacation to Jeffersonville Indiana. Mr and Mrs Jess Reeves were Pomeroy visitors Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Douglas Hudnall were Pomeroy visitors Monday. James Reeves and George Green went to Parkersburg Tuesday with a load of ash timber. James Reeves called on Mr and Mrs George Green Monday eve ning. Mr and Mrs J M Reeves called on Reeves mother during Thanksgiving as Mrs George Green and baby visited Mr and Mrs Mote French last week.
Gallipolis memorial services for Elk members and families at Grace M E Church Sunday morning featured a sermon by Rev W Scott Werstman and a choir performance. Gallipolis Dramatic Club members of Rio Grande College will stage a play at the Gallipolis Chapter AAUW meeting Monday night at Grace M E Church with guests invited.
Dr. George Lasher of Rutland Meigs County hospitalized at Holzer with tularemia or rabbit fever. He had been ill a week before admission and this is the first fall case reported in the area.
Walden Darst filed for divorce from Nellie Darst in Gallia County Court of Common Pleas. The court dismissed the action on the plaintiff’s motion, ending the case.
Gallia County clerk of courts Margaret McCormick says the new automobile bill of sale law increases county revenue and clerical workload. Filing fees rise from 25 to 75 cents and certificates of title will add about 5000 dollars in fees. many forms and blank forms will require extra filing cases as 1938 approaches.
Mrs Ralph Lewis of near Northup is seriously ill in Holzer Hospital. A blood transfusion was performed with her husband, Ralph Lewis, as the donor.
The Vinton chapter of the Gallia County Garden Club, noted for strong membership, plans its December meeting at the Wilcox home Tuesday evening. Members will name Ohio beauty spots for roll call, Theron Repp will speak on conservation of native plant material for Christmas decor, and members will exchange artistically wrapped gifts. Copies of the 1938 program will be handed out. the cover by Mrs. Dewey Walker won honorable mention at the state convention in Cincinnati.
First Baptist Church of Gallipolis plans a winter evangelistic campaign led by Rev. Ralph Stewart of Chicago. A former Columbus pastor, he will preach at a series of special meetings following cottage prayer meetings. the series opens in a fortnight.
Gallipolis eighth grade pupils receive brief safety talks from Judge A J Stormont Attorney Harry Miller Captain H E Houck and Police Chief John Fraley focusing on conduct at street intersections. Few accidents involving school children have been recorded due to the safety emphasis.
Gallipolis reports Christmas business at the local post office with increased help and overtime to handle mail and packages. Some packages to foreign destinations have already been dispatched and extra stamp supplies have been received to speed service.
At a Gallia County Ohio State University Alumni meeting Earl Richards was chosen president Carl Thomas vice president and Catherine Morrison secretary. About 100 people attended including guests.
Dr William Payne of Willowwood Lawrence County and brother of Judge C F Payne is in Holzer Hospital recovering from a major operation on Saturday. His brother Fred Payne of Ironton accompanied him to the hospital.
Gallipolis Rotary Club votes to supply hot school lunches for needy pupils during the holiday week. WPA covers preparation and serving costs while the club provides food. Attendance contest closes Dec 14 with a banquet for losers and winners on the same night. The event also marks the club's Christmas party.
Gallipolis report of Mrs. Willa Ashworth 37 wife of Vincent Ashworth dying in University Hospital Columbus after illness since September. Funeral Monday at Sandfork Baptist Church and burial in Puckett Cemetery Pedro. Also Gallia County suit by Maggie Glenn against Zeb Swift over two notes totaling $84.14.
Gallipolis festooned a mile of greenery on main streets and thousands of red and green bulbs were lit for the first time Saturday night. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored the decorations and Southern Ohio Electric Co. workers erected them.
Ralph Wilson 57 husband of Anita Hard Wilson and a principal Kerr heir died in an Urbana auto crash Friday night. He was a druggist who lived in Urbana after earlier residence in Delaware. Their son A T Wilson is a Dayton attorney. Interment followed at Mound Hill Cemetery Gallipolis. Pallbearers listed from Gallipolis and Point Pleasant.
Kenneth Love age 37 of Flatrock West Virginia died at Holzer Hospital from a skull fracture suffered a month earlier when he fell downstairs at a dance in Pt Pleasant. He is survived by his wife and several children.
Members of Bulaville Grange will hold a pre Christmas session at the Grange Hall Tuesday night. The gathering includes a program and served pie and coffee.
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