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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
16
Mayor elect Dallas Kinser praised four year service and safety director LOGAN-R. R. Loomis saying he is one of the best and will be reappointed after Kinser’s inauguration. Loomis agreed to serve and both men want council support and a two year policy plan.
Funeral services were held at 2 30 today at South Harvey Methodist Episcopal Church for Russell Brown who died in a Columbus hospital. Burial followed in the nearby cemetery. Out of town relatives include Mr and Mrs John Brown Mr and Mrs Roy Brown Mr and Mrs Guy Brown Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown and Miss Mae Brown of Highland Park and Detroit.
In common pleas court Wednesday the Pickett versus Pickett case was postponed due to illness of key witness Sam Woods. The trial is rescheduled for February. Also delayed were A R McBroom versus Ben Singer and a settlement dismissing A L Barringer versus Roy A Stump over a housing contract damages claim.
The Logan Farmers Institute opens Wednesday at Maccabee hall on W Main St after Union Furnace session ends. Officers at Union Furnace were R. E. Allen president Ernest Murray vice president Ida Salts secretary and Mary Duffee hostess.
Defense counsel won the right for John Reid to submit to a physical examination by a local physician. Judge Henderson sustained the motion and Reid seeks 10 161 16 damages for injuries from a Nov 9 1936 incident at the Karshner home. Dr. A K Smith to perform the examination.
Logan board of education faced doubt over paying Roy and Emma Kleinschmidt 7400 for their E Second St property. The plan calls for razing James and Downey properties to complete playground layout. A common pleas jury set 7400 as compensation if the Kleinschmidt property is appropriated, after an initial 6000 offer.
LOGAN Clifford Mason was found guilty by a jury in common pleas court on a paternity charge brought by Myrtle Guess of Green Township. Evidence began the previous day and 11 jurors concurred. A motion for a new trial will be argued soon. A juror was admonished for leaving instructions to eat at a different restaurant after noon recess.
Logan reports Rev. T. M. Anderson of Westport Kentucky preaching nightly at the Church of Nazarene in a revival in progress since Sunday. Attendance is large despite bad weather with many from Lancaster and Athens attending. He will preach morning and evening services Sunday and remain through December 13.
Carl Daubenmier of Rockbridge Route 1 was found guilty by Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined $100 and costs and his driving rights were suspended.
Mrs Irma Powers entertained the Merry Makers Club at her St Market Street home Tuesday. Grace Shriner was honored as the bride to be of Jacob Keller of Mt Pleasant Michigan. Prizes were awarded for bridge and a surprise shower followed lunch.
The Nora’s Past Chiefs met Tuesday for their Christmas party with a turkey banquet for 24 members served by several hosts. Dinners were delivered to three shut ins and a business session followed. Officers for next year were elected: President Mrs Charles Mack, Vice President Mrs Ed Miller, Secretary Mrs Mary Adcock, Treasurer Mrs Joe White, and Press Correspondent Mrs Sam Bright. A gift exchange occurred during the social hour. Mrs Bassett hosted a two table bridge party at her home.
Forty members attended the Cooperative Club gathering at Sigma Phi Gamma sorority rooms Monday night. Kenneth Adair won the prize in contests and games. relay teams led by Garnet Sheets and Cleon Tucker received awards. A two course lunch followed, with a social hour and a candlelit table setting.
Analysis of Logan city water after filtration plant shows iron levels improved since operation. Ohio Department of Health test on November 26, 1937 found 0.05 parts per million and 214 grains per U.S. gallon, while Charles F Long Laboratories on January 26, 1937 reported 2 parts per million or 29.5 grains per gallon, indicating a 7.1 grain reduction.
More than a score of Logan residents traveled to Murray City Wednesday to attend the funeral at the Lovett residence. Public officials former officials and local businessmen joined the procession reflecting the community’s respect.
Plan Fence Repair LOGAN H Harris and his Co and O fence crew have established headquarters in this city to perform general repair work on several lines for a few weeks. J E Davis Columbus master mechanic was in the city Wednesday on business.
Dr. H. M. Boocks city health commissioner plans to depart in February for the University of Michigan to take a four month program studying health methods and heart diseases.
Marion Township resident Charles Brown suffered another heart relapse on Sunday and has been homebound for several weeks.
Mrs Leon Hall Ashley underwent a surgical operation at Cherrington Hospital on Wednesday for complications and is in a serious condition.
James R. Smoot reports plans to expand rural electrification and strengthen church school community cooperation. He urges farm improvements, gully control, strip cropping, and a 4-H calendar with new women's group revisions while noting 1937 data on farms, clubs, demonstrations, and trees planted.
Logan officials consider hiring a full time public health nurse to split duties between schools and home visits. The board plans to finish examining school children and asks civic and social clubs to cooperate in improving child health. Members Virginia Belt Phil Tschappat and Russell Berlin lead the effort.
Quarantines were lifted from two Hocking County residences on Wednesday per Health Commissioner Dr. W B Lacock. Only two scarlet fever cases remain under quarantine in the county.
Logan Ohio State University extension service professor T H Parks will be the principal speaker at a meeting in the courthouse extension service office at 1 30 p m Friday. Insecticides and spray materials will be discussed. Farmers orchardists and material dealers are invited.
Robert Corbett of New Straitsville faced a delinquency of a minor case. Judge E L Ewing indicated a decision will likely be announced Saturday morning after evidence was heard last week and the court reserved judgment.
The Logan senior choir of the United Brethren Church held its first practice with Richard McCutchan directing and Mrs Allen Adams at the organ. Rehearsals will run regularly through Christmas.
Nelsonville mayor elect Dr C G Dew was a business visitor in this city Wednesday, prompting chatter about upcoming civic plans and meetings with local officials.
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