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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1938

Page

12

Jail Term Is Being Added To Sentence

Courts push to curb drunken driving as seven DUI arrests go before judges. Judge Henderson has ordered $100 fines, costs, and 30 day jail terms, with Mayor Kinser also issuing fines and jail terms to deter intoxicated drivers in Hocking County. English sports spending cited at $750 million annually in the same era. Legal notice announces heirs of Charles W. Townsend seek sale of 39.30 acres in Athens County to settle debts. hearing set February 10, 1939.

Logan Phil Henderson Dallas Kinser Hocking County Margaretts Harris Terrace Ave Columbus Ohio Charles W. Townsend Olympia Hotel Chicago Illinois Lola E. Carter 308Th Street Fargo N. Dakota Charles Townsend Vern E. Townsend Spearfish S. Dak Orwell Townsend Chrystal Avenue R. 2 Benton Harbor Michigan Nina A.townsend Athens County Rome Township L. R. Pierceh

Blosser Family Reaches Columbus After a Decade

Logan report notes Calvin Blosser and his son Clarence returning to Columbus, first visit in ten years. Blosser, formerly employed at the C and O Shops here, had last traveled to the Capital City by railroad on a pass.

Logan Calvin Blosser Columbus Clarence Blosser Blosser C. and O

Two Hocking Schools May Lose $12,000

At an Ohio Educational Association session in Columbus a resolution backed a program paying $100 per pupil to districts with a weighted average of 60 high school students. In Hocking County Gibisonville and South Bloomingville would lose 1200 to 1300 dollars yearly, risking consolidation or closure if the plan passes.

Logan Ohio Educational Association Columbus State Department of Education State Foundation Fund J. W. Coleman D. O. Davis Starr Washington G. E. Carr Gibisonville South Bloomingville Hocking County State Department Association

Final Rehearsal Planned by Local Masons

Final rehearsal for conferring the Super-Excellent Degree will be held at the Masonic Hall Sunday afternoon. The Council degree is conferred on New Year’s Day each year by the local lodge. The program begins 4 p m with dinner at 6 p m and dramatic work at 7 30 p m Preparations welcome visitors from nearby councils.

Logan Masonic Hall Council Masonry

Lancaster High School Class of 1934 Reunion Attendees

Sam Cole of this city attended a Lancaster reunion for the Lancaster High School Class of 1934. Of 184 graduates, 88 were present. The class has held annual gatherings since graduation.

Logan Sam Cole Lancaster Lancaster High School

Judge Disposes Of Graf Case In Logan Court

Logan judges records show Mary Graf and others against the State Industrial Commission were waived to Judge Henderson who ruled plaintiffs entitled to participate in the Workers Compensation Fund. The court also found for Goldie Otstott and family. Attorneys' fees capped at 500 dollars.

Logan Mary Graf State Industrial Commission Common Pleas Court Phil Henderson Industrial Commission Goldie Otstott

Logan interdenominational meeting draws university students

About 50 university students attended a Thursday evening interdenominational meeting at First Presbyterian Church with a 6:30 dinner by the Women’s Union. Speakers from Ohio State, Ohio Wesleyan, and Antioch discussed college issues as a choir and readers performed.

Don Ziegler Ohio State Tower Club William F. Case Ohio Wesleyan Ray Lanning Antioch Carlos Brashares Marian Johnson Sue Rochester Ralph Poston Dale Engle Harry Shaw Luther Heyde Victor Harper Rex, Jones Kathryn Johnson Lucille Oeffler

Pioneer Meeting To Install Officers At Hocking Grange Hall

Pioneer Youth group will hold a meeting Saturday evening at the Hocking Grange Hall for officer installation led by James R. Smoot. Officers named include Leonard McKinley president Merl Primmer vice president Josephine Keck secretary Ambrose Primmer treasurer and Paul Woltz reporter. Committees include Margaret McBroom Mary Blum Evelyn Ruble executive Ambrose Primmer Ruth Rheinscheld and Pauline Robey flower.

Logan — Pioneer Hocking Grange Hall James R. Smoot Leonard McKinley Merl Primmer Josephine Keck Ambrose Primmer Paul Woltz Margaret McBroom Mary Blum Evelyn Ruble Ruth Rheinscheld Pauline Robey Flower

Brandt Among Shortest On OSU Freshman Basketball Squad

Logan Dick Brandt of Ohio State University, a holiday guest of his parents Mr and Mrs W R Brandt, remains a member of the freshmen basketball squad. The group began with 150 candidates and has been pared to about one third, leaving Brandt, nearly six feet tall, as one of the shorter players still in contention.

Logan Dick Brandt Ohio State University W. R. Brandt Brandt

Steward Ardeth Steward Assigned To Local Unemployment Office

Miss Ardeth Steward of Columbus daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Steward has been assigned permanently to the local office of the Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission. She had been working several months in the state Columbus office.

Logan Ardeth Steward Columbus Oscar Steward Ohio Unemployment Compensation Commission

Fire Damages Law at Logan Chief Reports

Logan fire losses for the year total 695 with 585 on buildings and 110 on contents. The Sun Glow plant boiler house suffered 350 damage as fire attacked roof and conveyor system. The Engine House was renovated and a new fire system became operational June 1 with Gerald McLaughlin as assistant chief. A 4025 operating appropriation was set by council for the coming year.

Logan Roy Stallsmith Sun Glow Gerald McLaughlin

Grand Jury Delayed In Logan-Hocking County

Logan Hocking County grand jurors will not be summoned on January 9 as the jury convene date. Judge Phil Henderson announced after Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen requested no call be issued. Lappen said only a few minor cases are ready and no need to convene now. Petit jurors also postponed until civil case scheduling is prepared.

Logan Hocking County Phil Henderson Hubert D. Lappen Lappen

Ohio at Play shown at Christian Church in Long Bottom

A large crowd attended the sound pictures Ohio at Play sponsored by Olive Grange at the Christian Church Wednesday evening. Christmas trees and programs were held at Mt Olive and Christian churches, with a Sunday School treat at the M E Church and a two week South tour by Miss Nerva Pryor, Mrs Eppie Warren and teachers. Newborn twins Dec 23 to Blaine Newell and spouse, grandchildren to Mrs Jemisha Shumway and E L Newell.

Long Bottom Ohio Standard Oil Co Olive Grange Christian Church Mt. Olive Church M. E Nerva Pryor Effie Warren Pomeroy South Amanda Chambers East Liverpool Newell M. W. Stewart Howard Hughes Columbus Belle Whiteside Mary Sheldon Harold German New Orleans Monongahela Virginia Pigott Parkersburg Arlie Marks Pryor Farm Fred Zehm Blaine Newell Jemisha Shumway E. L.newell

Union Services Set Across Logan on Sunday

Union services are planned at multiple Logan churches this Sunday. The United Brethren Church hosts a 9 am service by Rev. E. B. White on "The Door" with local Christian Endeavor groups attending at 6 and a 7 pm Christmas cantata. Other churches feature sermons by Rev. Cecil H. Jones, Rev. Amos L. Heyde, and Rev. C. W. Graham, with Holy Communion and choir offerings throughout the morning and evening.

Logan United Brethren Church E. B. White Burgess Avenue U. B. Church Intermediate Department Christian Endeavor Cecil H. Jones First Presbyterian Church Methodist

Rotarians Map January Programs in Logan

The Logan Rotary Club schedules January meetings with the Rural Urban Acquaintance Committee on January 9 led by Sherman Lyke and guests from rural life. An inter city gathering with Lancaster on January 16 will feature Billy Deihl, past district president. January 23 hosts the International Information Committee, with January 30 open. The club posted a 95 percent attendance in December.

Logan Rotary Club Sherman Lyke Lancaster Circleville Billy Deihl Rotary International Information Committee

Logan Fire Dept Tests Fog Nozzle For Oil Fires

Logan firemen will try a fog nozzle at a practice session to improve protection against oil and gasoline fires. Chief Roy Stallsmith says current gear is inadequate for tanker-related blazes and a water curtain could shield firefighters. An Ohio Inspection Bureau rep discussed department needs during a recent inspection. Meet tonight: Presbyterian Guild to meet at Mrs. Harry J. Stevenson on North High Street at 7 30.

Logan—City Roy Stallsmith Ohio Inspection Bureau Logan Presbyterian Guild Harry J. Stevenson N. High St

Tom Sawyer Detective at Athena with Billy Cook and Donald O Connor

Hollywood stars Billy Cook and Donald O Connor star in Paramounts Tom Sawyer Detective at the Athena Theater. The comedy drama follows Tom and Huck on a Mississippi summer mystery to clear their uncle, featuring Aunt Sally Phelps Sheriff Slocum and a raft of Twain characters in a village courtroom finale.

Hollywood Billy Cook Donald O’connor Ray Milland Fred MacMurray Mark Twain Tom Sawyer Sally Phelps Silas Jeff Rutledge Sheriff Slocum Jupiter Dunlap Judge Tyler Porter Hall Elisabeth Risdon Edward J. Pawley Phillip Warren Janet Waldo Tom Huck Mississippi Sally Arkansas Blackstone

Logan Woman Injured in Fall at Home

Mrs Emma Oliver 82 sustained an impacted fracture of the left hip after a fall at her W Second St home Thursday afternoon. She was treated by local physicians and returned home. Oliver, widow of James Oliver, had been living alone and fell while picking something up when she felt dizzy. Miss Christena Frasch assisted.

Mrs. Oliver James Oliver

Logan Man Dies At Pittsfield Home

Henry Kleinschmidt a Logan native and Pittsfield Illinois farmer died at his home Wednesday Funeral services and burial take place in Pittsfield He was brother of Mrs Fred W Stracke and Mrs Lewis Frasch previously resident of Logan

Logan Henry Kleinschmidt Pittsfield Ill Fred W. Stracke Lewis Frasch

Chiefs Prep for Mansfield Madison Clash Saturday

Logan practice sessions this week prepare the Chief tain basketball squad for a big game Saturday evening against Mansfield Madison. The headline event starts at 9 30 with a preliminary 8 30 clash between Gibisonville and Chief tain Reserves.

LOGAN Chieftain Mansfield Madison Gibisonville Chieftain Reserves

Boocks Plans Smallpox Vaccinations In Logan

Logan health commissioner H M Boocks plans smallpox vaccinations after completing the diphtheria program in the city schools. Parents are urged to bring children to family physicians or have them vaccinated by the commissioner starting about February 1.

Logan H. M. Boocks Hocking County

Logan Briefs: Local Visitors Attend Athens Dinner Dance

T. J. Duffy of Columbus visited Logan on Thursday for business. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Steward and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Shultz attended the Clover Farm dinner dance at the Berry Hotel in Athens on Wednesday evening.

LOGAN T. J. Duffy Columbus Oscar Steward Keith Shultz Berry Hotel Athens

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