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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1937

Page

6

Logan Legion votes to invite spring conference to Logan

Logan American Legion post unanimously approves inviting the spring district conference to Logan. Commander Everett Eveland urges meeting attendance, drum corps parade participation, and reaching the 120 member quota with 57 current Logan members. Shuffle includes reorganizing Sons of Legion, safety campaign, and Memorial Day parade plans. Local quartet entertainment closes the meeting.

Logan Everett Eveland Crooksville Logan American Legion Eveland Logan Post Sons of Legion Fred Carpenter Sumner Martin C. C. Achauer Melrose Harbaugh Harold W. Larimer Ewald Schmitter Frank Judy

Russell Brown 39 Dies in Hospital

Funeral services for Russell Brown a 39 year old filling station owner who died in a Columbus hospital after ten days illness are planned for 2 p m Thursday at Leonard Funeral Home. Surviving are his wife Florence two children Eleanor and Paul his father John Brown and brothers Russell Guy and Clarence and sister Mae. Burial site not yet decided with options Harvey Chapel Marion Township or Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Russell Brown Columbus Leonard Funeral Home Mr. Brown Marion Township Florence Brown Eleanor Paul John Brown Highland Park Mich Russell Guy Clarence Mae Harvey Chapel Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Jennie Tritsch Dies in Miami Florida

Logan relatives learned Tuesday of the death of Mrs. Jennie Tritsch widow of J F Tritsch at the Miami home of her son Glendon. She had been ill several months. A Logan native, she moved to Columbus then Miami after her husband died. She leaves sons Glendon and Ben and sisters Mrs Daisy Waugh and Mrs Evelyn Braley. Funeral and burial are in Miami Thursday.

Logan Jennie Tritsch J. F. Tritsch Glendon Miami Fla Jill Paul Sanderson Evelyn Braley Columbus Daisy Waugh

Logan Woman Injured After Icy Fall

Mrs Emerson Poston of near Logan slipped on an icy sidewalk while returning from a party at Miss Jessie McManigal s home. She struck the back of her head, suffered a deep cut and slight concussion, and was attended by a local physician.

Logan Jessie McManigal Emerson Poston Near

Engineer warns water supply linked to disease

Logan W. F. Smith, Hocking County sanitary engineer, spoke at Laurelville Thursday and Union Furnace Friday on water supply as a disease source. Student groups from grades 6 through 12 attended both talks.

Logan W. F. Smith Hocking County Laurelville Union Furnace

Magistrate records intoxication charge and jail fate

Magistrate Logan Grant Erwin was taken into custody Monday evening by Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith. He faced arraignment next morning, pleaded guilty, and was fined 50 dollars plus costs. Unable to pay, he was jailed.

Logan Grant Erwin Nellis Smith S. B. Whitehart

Divorce Petition Filed In Athens County Court

Myrtle Christman of River Rouge Michigan is notified that Joseph Christman filed for divorce in case No. 1 of the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio. Hearing will be after December 22, 1937. KR W Finsterwald attorney for plaintiff.

Myrtle Christman Stover Ave River, Rouge Michigan Joseph Christman Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio KR. W. Finsterwald Flavnum

New Dog Tags Go On Sale in December New Tags for Dogs Go on Sale Dec 15

Logan county auditor Ora B. Yaw reports 2,574 dog tags issued in 1937 and prepares to start selling new tags on December 15. Registration without penalty runs from then through January 20. The 1937 total surpasses last year by roughly 200.

Logan Ora B. Yaw

Driver Is Held On 2 Charges In Fatal Crash

Craven Nihiser of Haydenville faced arraignment on operating under the influence and second degree manslaughter. He pled not guilty to the DUI count and guilty to manslaughter, with bonds set at 500 and 1500 dollars. The death involved Mrs. Mary Krannitz near here after a Monday morning crash. Nihiser, injured in the same incident, testified and remarked I must have done it. He said the victim was with me as Oak Rollins prompted the transport home after a broken key as cited in court.

S. B. Whitehart Oak Rollins

Jury Places Value on Lots for School Playground

Logan Board of Education won a $7,400 judgment against Roy and Emma Klein Schmidt after a two hour jury deliberation. The award covers compensation for Second Street property to be used for East grade school playground expansion, with one juror dissenting. The board had offered $6,000, which was refused.

Logan Logan Board of Education Roy Emma Kleinschmidt Second St Clara Rulon

Logan Cold Snap Drops To Five Below In Winter Low

Logan mornings dipped to five degrees above zero as the second lowest winter reading, attributed to a cold snap, with Marvin Martin noting the frigid conditions.

Logan Marvin Martin

Farmer Mohler Feeds 76 Cattle on Whitcraft Farm

Jacob Mohler of Green Township tends 76 cattle this winter as a tenant on the Whitcraft farm with 110 tons of silage stored for feed.

Logan Jacob Mohler Green Township Whitcraft

Mrs. Fred Carpenter Taken to Columbus Hospital for Observation

Mrs. Fred Carpenter of South Logan was taken to a Columbus hospital Monday for observation. She was accompanied by her brother Dr. C. P. Swett of Sugar Grove.

Logan Fred Carpenter South Logan Columbus C. P. Swett Sugar Grove

Hand Infection From Thorn Puncture

George W. Christmann has suffered an infected left hand for several days after a thorn puncture. Medical treatment may be sought to prevent further complications.

Logan George W. Christmann

City water works asks for extra engineer post

Logan city civil service commission certified no applications were received from within the city for the extra engineer at the water works plant. An examination had been scheduled that day and the eligibility list is exhausted, per Service Director R R Loomis.

Logan City Civil Service Commission R. R. Loomis

Police Chief Lew Reynolds Loses Ruby Ring

Police Chief Lew Reynolds reported losing a ruby ring he wore for 20 years. The ring was a gift from Mrs. Reynolds.

Logan Lew Reynolds Reynolds

Langsville Social Notes Highlight Local Moves and Visits

Mrs William Musser and son Rudy moved to Springfield for employment and will make their home there. Daisy Miller returns home after a three week visit with her niece Mrs J E Hull in Ocoee Florida. Woodrow Wilcox is ill with a severe cold. Evelyn Hill works in Rutland. Karl Knapp and family return home after weeks in Corning where Mr Knapp was employed. Rev Bolton of Rutland will speak at Langsville church next Sunday evening. Dorothy Ledlie visits sister Mrs Walter Kennan in Athens. Helen Taylor ill with sinus trouble. Mr and Mrs W G Davis and daughter Betty and a friend from Wellston with Mrs W F Wright of Pt Pleasant were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Dale Wright.

Langsville William Musser Rudy Bolton Rutland Dorothy Ledlie Walter Kennan Athens Helen Taylor W. G. Davis Betty Wellston W. FE. Wright Pleasant Dale Wright Letart Falls D. H. Sharpe Texas United Brethern C. L. Thayer Joseph Webster Eureka James Quick Margaret Syracuse Floyd Chapman Betty Amos Maggie Pickens Middleport Dorothy Elizabeth Varian Ohio Florida Helen Isabel Brinker Wheeling Andrew Jacks H. C. Alexander Ravenswood Martha McDermitt Carl Brogle H. B. Grimm Earl Albert Hill E. P. Grimm Detroit Russell Wickline J. D. Roush C. E. Sheets Bladen Albert Sayre Moriah R. E. Grimm

British Toy Rush Feeds Christmas Demand

British factories across Great Britain employ skilled craftsmen to produce almost 20 million toys for Christmas, marking another major advance in the British toy industry.

London Great Britain

Logan Social Notes Christmas Party at Toy Home

Coeducational class of United Brethren Church met at Rev. John A. Toy home for a Christmas party. Harold Phelps sang Noel and Cantique Noel with Carl Spence. Becky Lou and Donna Lee Toy sang Holy Night. Annette Toy performed Cradle Hymn. Guests included Carl Spence and Thurman Sweazy.

United Brethren Church John A. Toy Ralph Walker Rev. Toy Harold Phelps Thurman Sweazy Carl Spence Toy Carl Price Helen Lois Bright

Junia Club An Evening With Miss Jessie McManigal

The Junia Club was entertained by Miss Jessie McManigal Monday evening at her home with a 6 o'clock dinner. Yellow and white pompons decorated the dining room table and rose buds centered the small tables. The hostess was assisted in serving by Mrs. John Wellman, Mrs. Anthony Toerner.

Junia Club Jessie McManigal John Wellman Anthony Toerner

Logan Santa Arrives Saturday Parade to Welcome Claus

Final plans by the Logan Chamber of Commerce set a 1:30 p m parade from Logan High School with the High School Band leading. Children wearing nursery rhyme or comic strip costumes will compete for awards totaling 21 dollars. Santa Claus, C H Reichley of South Bloomingville, will stay in Logan through Christmas Eve.

Logan Santa Claus Logan Chamber of Commerce Santa Logan High School C. H. Reichley South Bloomingville

Jury Hearing Opens in Logan Paternity Case

In common pleas court Tuesday the Myrtle Guess versus Clifford Mason trial began with jurors impanelled and testimony heard on a paternity charge. The panel includes Mrs. Clara Cline Mrs. Edward Beougher Mrs. William Knapp Mrs. W S Stone Mrs. Byron Waldron Mrs. Harry J Stevenson Mrs. Frank Stevens Miss Clara Rulon Noel North Charles Kennard Ira Hillyer and Roscoe Harsh.

Noel North Charles Kennard Ira Hillyer Roscoe Harsh

Car sales rise in Logan as December totals hit 13

The Logan new car market shows a December uptick with three more units added on Tuesday bringing the monthly total to 13. Buyers are said to be anticipating the January 1 enforcement of a new certificate of title law.

Logan

Eighth Grade Tops LOGAN Honor Roll for Six Weeks

The eighth grade led with 43.4 percent of its enrollment on the junior high honor roll for the second six weeks. The ninth grade followed at 50.1 percent, while the seventh grade accounted for 29.7 percent of the total enrollment.

LOGAN

Logan Moler Placed Under Guard For Reckless Driving

Clyde Moler of Columbus was arrested by patrolmen A. F. Evans and C. D. Notestone on a charge of reckless driving. Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald, ill with influenza, fined him $10 and costs after he pleaded guilty.

Logan Clyde Moler Columbus A. F. Evans C. D. Notestone Kenneth Fitzgerald

Harrington Class Holds Irene Church Meeting Evening

Harrington Class met Monday evening in the Presbyterian Church social rooms. Miss Lucille Oeffler presided. Carols were sung and Mrs. John McBroom led a devotional service. From the book Christmas in Many Lands Mrs. Winifred Engle read on Bethlehem England and France. Miss Florence Bort won a contest award and an exchange of gifts followed. Hostesses Mrs. Engle, Mrs. Kirby Snyder and Miss Elizabeth Collison served lunch. Mrs. Lawrence Willege attended as a guest.

Logan Personal Notices Highlight Local Departures and Returns

John W. McBroom returned home Wednesday from Muskegon Michigan where he attended a Norge electrical dealers convention. Miss Blanche Shriner who worked for C. and O Railroad at Walbridge has returned to Logan to spend the winter with her mother Mrs Ann Shriner.

LOGAN John W. McBroom Muskegon Mich Norge Electrical Blanche Shriner Walbridge Ann Shriner

Delta Theta Tau Plans Christmas Party For Dec 19

Delta Theta Tau Sorority met Monday night in the sorority rooms for a brief business session. They arranged a Christmas party to be held Sunday Dec 19 at 3 oclock with a covered dish supper and gift exchange. Hostesses Miss Lucille Alltop Miss Florence Powers and Miss Marjorie Brandt led games, with prizes won by Dorothy Wardwell Jean Weltner and Helen Rush. Members and pledges went to Blosser's for a chop suey lunch.

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Lucille Alltop Florence Powers Marjorie Brandt Dorothy Wardwell Jean Weltner Helen Rush Blosser’s

Christmas Party Hosts Topsy-Turvy Club Meeting

Mrs. Fred Mowery hosted the Topsy-Turvy Club for a Christmas party on Monday. Officers were elected with Mrs. Larimer re-elected president, Mrs. Gould Mowery secretary, Mrs. Fred Mowery treasurer, and Mrs. Carl Hobbs vice president. Contests were won by Mrs. St. Clair and Mrs. Tignor. a grab-bag and lunch followed.

Mowery Fred Mowery Carl Larimer

Taylor Ridge Group Meets Friday Night

The Ladies Aid Society program at Taylor Ridge featured Mrs Ida Chalfant entertaining eleven members and a guest. President Mrs Cora Davis presided. Mrs Flora Harrison delivered the devotional and Christmas story. Officers elected included President Mrs Gladys Kempton and Vice President Mrs Emily Angeline.

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Ida Chalfant Cora Davis Flora Harrison Gladys Kempton Lena Mulpas Emily Angeline Bertha Heffken Charles Martin Edward Bruce Robert Tessane Elpha Hooper Lewisville John Hooper William Bulstron Vern White Millfield John Davis Carl Welling Jacksonville Emer Davis

Twelve See Cooperative Extension Meeting at New Straitsville

Twelve ladies attend a cooperative extension meeting at the M E Church in New Straitsville with Miss Margaret Crans of Somerset as demonstration agent. Also notes corrections on Frank Davis death, local illness, school absences, and a funeral at St Augustine Church for John Holleran with nine children surviving.

Marriage Report and Local Social Notes Albany Route 1

Miss Ethel Bolton and Richard Elliott announce their December 4 wedding in Catlettsburg Kentucky. The couple will reside at the A Z Minear farm. Revival services begin December 13 at Weaver Chapel led by Rev Green. Local visits include numerous friends and a Saturday party at the A Minear home for the Elliots. Ernest Rosser moved his family to the Martin farm on Airline Road near Albany.

Albany Catlettsburg Ethel Bolton Richard Elliott Clarence Bolton Wales Mill Edna (Elliott) Gilson A. Z. Minear Green Weaver Chapel Vera Knowlton G. W. Collins Harley W. Collins Lancaster A. S. Collins Vern Junior Joeann Union Ridge Byron Phillips Nelsonville Ernest Rosser Edwin Zimmerman Martin Airline Road

Two Face Mayor Hearing held for DUI charges

Carl Dauben mier of near Rockbridge pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and requested a hearing after waiving a jury trial. William Kuhn was arraigned on resisting an officer, pleaded not guilty, and was directed to report at 7 tonight. Kuhn was arrested Saturday on West Hunter Street by patrolmen Evans and Notestone.

West Hunter St A. F. Evans C. D. Notestone

Snow Delays Hocking County Land Survey

Work on the Hocking County agricultural conservation program land survey was halted by snowfall. Community committees began surveying a few days ago and will restart when weather allows. All farms will be surveyed, including those outside the program.

Logan Hocking County

Logan Kiwanis Play The Mysterious Mr Mason Show

Logan High School will host a Thursday evening performance of The Mysterious Mr Mason by a selected cast. It is the Kiwanis Club's fourth entertainment in a series to support the crippled children's fund for the coming year.

Logan Kiwanis Club Logan High School Mr. Mason

Fire Destroys Rapp Home in Jacksonville

Fire at 4 30 to 5 o'clock Saturday wrecked the home of Mr and Mrs John Rapp in Jacksonville, starting in a closet from an overheated stove. No injuries are reported and the extent of the loss is not detailed.

Rapp Jacksonville

Coolville and Troy Social and Personal Roundup

Coolville and Troy social notes report fifth and sixth graders on Troy Schools honor roll: Betty Jo Humphrey Bernice Richardson Hilma Smith Marie Creamer Eloise Hughes Robert Perry Helen Perry Francis Skeels Marguerite Burdette Buford Findling Clarice Humphrey. Parkersburg hospital for Alex Morrison after critical surgery. Dana T Burns injured in Carthage farm wagon accident. Berea resident treated at home. Albany teams to play Troy at Troy gym Saturday. church attendance low due to weather and quarantine uncertainty.

Coolville Troy Betty Jo Humphrey Bernice Richardson Hilma Smith Marie Creamer Eloise Hughes Robert Perry Helen Perry Francis Skeels Marguerite Burdette Buford Findling Clarice Humphrey Alex Morrison Parkersburg Dana T. Burns Baldwin- Wallace College Berea Carthage S. A. Stewart Nan Weethee Kananga E. M. Daugherty Albany Troy Gymnasium

Deanna Durbin Stars in New Athena Feature 100 Men and a Girl

Deanna Durbin stars in Universal's 100 Men and a Girl opening at the Athena Theater. The comedy drama features conductor Leopold Stokowski with an “orchestra of 100 men.” Adolph Menjou plays the father, Mischa Auer adds comic music, and Alice Brady supports as a society patron backing the orchestra. The cast, crew, and a new recording method spotlight this 1930s star vehicle from Kos ter, Pastenak, Manning, Kenyon, and Kraly.

Deanna Durbin Universal Athena Theater Leopold Stokowski Philadelphia Symphony Deanna Adolph Menjou Alice Brady Europe Menjou Eugene Pallette Stokowski Mischa Auer

Grass Run-Side Hill Social and Personals

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barnes of Columbus visited the Glazes. Norman Will spent Monday at G. O. Will's. Miss Jean Gotschall of Dyesville works for Mrs. Morris. Howard Romine bought the George Sturgis farm. Mr. Sturgis is in a Columbus hospital for major surgery. Mrs. Paul Winn cared for her mother Mrs. Hart Lyons in Middleport and returned home Friday. F W and Mrs. Winn were called to Akron for their daughter Mrs. Martin Summers’s illness. Dexter Ladies Aid met at the Smith home near Dexter on Dec 1. Claude Dulaney and daughter of Dexter visited the Plummers. Mrs. O. E. Bratton and Betty spent Friday with Mrs. Nicholson and Evelyn. Holly and Guy Glaze of New Lima and Athens spent the weekend with the Glazes. Evelyn Nicholson resumed school after five weeks following appendicitis. Leroy Hutton near Fisher visited relatives Sunday.

New Straitsville M. E. Church Margaret Crans Somerset Frank Davis Davis Margaret Ruth Anne David Joan Davis Myrtle Sharp Sadie Ingram Columbus Nettie Grandy William Charles Alex Barberton Abe Cleveland Charles Strain Amelia Moodie Justine Jones Rolland Starr Frank Starr Gore Fred Shilling McConnelsville Edward Burke Rosemary Nellie Peterson Christine Abram George Bird Simeon Nihiser Elkhart Ind Raymond Hoy John Jacob John Alexander St. Augustine Church Kellerman Paul Barnes W. L. Glaze Norman Will G. O. Will's Jean Gotschall Dyesville G. F. Morris Howard Romine George Sturgis Sturgis Paul Winn Claude Dulaney Dexter A. E. Plummer O. E. Bratton Betty M. A. Nicholson Evelyn Holly Glaze New Lima Guy Glaze Athens V. L. Glaze Evelyn Nicholson Leroy Hutton Fisher

Moon Coverage by United States Proposal

The plan suggests the United States would cover roughly a quarter of the moon. This implies significant involvement in lunar exploration and potential collaboration with international partners. The proposal highlights strategic importance for science and space policy.

The United States

Letart Falls Personal News

Local society notes list multiple visits and travels. Rev. D. H. Sharpe to preach at United Brethren Church. Families and individuals including Miss Betty Amos Miss Dorothy Varian and others are visiting relatives or relocating. Travel plans include a business trip to Florida and family moves to Wheeling and Detroit.

Farm Institute at Mt Hermon Opens

SHARPSBURG The Farmers' Institute opens at the Mt Hermon Church today and lasts through Thursday. Mt Hermon Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs Asa Dille Thursday afternoon. Mrs Harry Aldrige spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Thomas McAfee. Vinton Beard Spring Valley spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Gilbert Henthorn. He also visited Mr and Mrs Joe Beard. Mrs Bernard Walker visiting her parents since Thanksgiving returned to Columbus Sunday. Mr and Mrs Bartoe Wellston spent Sunday with their son Mr and Mrs William Bartoe. Mrs Hannah Bardin remains seriously ill.

C. T. Strode Columbus Bartoe Wellston William Bartoe Hannah Bardin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Legion South Job Lanesville Kenneth Graham Salina Kan Chicago Bullet Kenneth Robert Work Ann Weisman J. D. Sanderson Emma Becker Currier Mr. Ives Taylor Ridge Group John Rapp Enid Cox W.C.T.U Ada Lent H. O. Davis P.T.A Leona Nicholas M. M. Bryson Jacksonville Trimble Joseph Judson Judson Mae von Scheele Charles Hoisington Arthur Lowery L. A. Morrison Verda Barbara Ida McDaniel Andrew Wallace Hettie Rambo John Johnson Ralph Wolfe Dorothy Sowers Richard Jago Amesville P. E. Roberts New Marshfield Frank Rabe Fifth St Ladies Democratic Club George Swindell Eliza Robinson Emma Woodgerd Harold Woodgerd East Fultonham A. R. Woodgerd Epworth League M. E Coolville and New Athena Counsel Otto Kruger Doug Montgomery Jacqueline Wells Lovely Deanna Eal March of Arnold Johnson Adolphe Menjou
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