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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1939
Page
14
The Ohio Conference of the Church of the Nazarene held its final service Thursday night at the Methodist Church with Rev. R. V. Starr of the Michigan District delivering the sermon on The Satisfied Heart and How To Get It. Devo tions were led by Rev. C. W. Perry. Clergymen left for home after the service and no next meeting place was announced.
Lillian Lee files for divorce custody and support against Peter L. Lee in Athens County Court, Ohio Cause No. 17298. Hearing set for March 11, 1939 or later.
County Dog Warden Howard Brooks spent a day in Benton district where he captured and destroyed 17 dogs and three cats after a rabies scare. The rabid dog believed responsible was destroyed Sunday, and many animals may have been exposed.
Ben Wheaton and George Marlow of Columbus asked to change pleas on resisting an officer. Judge Phil Henderson sentenced each to 30 days in jail, a $25 fine, and costs, warning no tolerance for resisting officers in Hocking County. Wheaton also faced $100 fine and 30 days for intoxicated driving, related to an alleged attack on Sheriff Joe Farbearn during transport to jail.
South eastern Ohio school administrators and music supervisors gather at First Presbyterian Church in Logan on Thursday February 16. Principal speaker Dr. Donald Tippett of Bexley will address the group with Miss Edith Keller, state music supervisor, contributing to the program. Janet White and Minnie Louise Bowen lead musical features.
Logan notices brief religious services at two churches. Rev. C. W. Graham preaches at the Methodist Church morning on Lift a Stone and Find God and evening on The Young Rulers Basic Mistake. Rev. E. B. White of the United Brethren Church speaks morning on Why Not Try God’s Way and evening on Faith Unto Salvation.
Inclement weather has slowed progress on two new additions to city grade schools. Only one day of work occurred last week and none this week, delaying planned openings.
Information from Mr and Mrs George Wonn on their return to the city from Russell Ky states their son Charles was not seriously injured in a motor accident near Russell Tuesday night. HAL OPERATION LOGAN Mrs J D Sanderson of Logan had major surgery in a Columbus hospital Wednesday with serious condition. Attending physician traveled to Columbus Thursday afternoon.
Logan social notes recap of a Wednesday Among Ourselves Club gathering at Mrs. Clayton Scheide Sr home with program by Mrs. L O Bort and guest list. Haydenville Methodist Church Students Bible Class met at Mrs. Clarence Matheny home for business and devotionals and refreshments. Thursday Sewing Club quilting session held at Mrs Andrew Rheinscheid and Mrs Ralph Rheinscheid with potluck lunch and next meeting scheduled for Feb 23 at Mrs Lawrence Courter’s home.
Lappens entertains contract club with three tables and high scores by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eberst. A late lunch followed for several couples. Home Makers Club met at Mrs. M. M. Brown’s with Mrs. Paul Cruise assisting. Bertha Damon’s Grandma Called It Carnal reviewed by Mrs. Clarence Schempp and prizes awarded to Mrs. Schempp and Mrs. Joe White. Sew-It Club met at Mrs. Wayne Whitcraft. needlework and refreshments followed with attendees listed.
Clarence Matheny W D Bassett and Russell James left Thursday for a two day business trip to Canton. All are representatives of the Natco Company Haydenville.
Members of a new orchestra organized for the Presbyterian Sunday school performed at a Men's Club meeting. Directed by Melvin Harburger with Joe Walburn assisting. players include Jean Mowery Enid Rhoades Thelma Mowery Dale Ruble Bill Wolfe Ben Wellman John Cruise Carl Mock Harry Shaw and Curtis Henderson.
Prof. Thomas N. Hoover of Ohio University spoke to about 100 at the Presbyterian Church Men's Club in Logan. He linked his remarks to the Lincoln Douglass debates and urged a modern figure like Lincoln to guide the nation, after an evening of supper and music.
The Federal Land Bank of Louisville files a foreclosure petition in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking sale of multiple tracts in Carthage Township totaling 252 acres due to default on a promissory note and mortgage. Defendants including Florsheim Shoe Company and Bailey spouses must answer by February 11, 1939 or be barred from asserting interests.
Logan reports the 11th Congressional District Townsend Club rally at Pocahontas Hall Sunday with Rev. Patrick Henry Williams as master of ceremonies. Williams serves as district representative across five districts. Cambridge Townsend Club No. 1 offers a playlet and Women of Logan Club No. 3 serve lunch after sessions. music is planned.
East Millfield Mission Church held a meeting led by Mrs. Ruth Nuby Athens. Sunday School attendance rose from 27 to 82 in two Sundays. Mr Johnson leads Sunday School with Mrs Johnson as secretary and Mrs Roy Miller as treasurer. Flower committee chaired by Mrs Lester Bobo. Prayer meetings held Saturday night at Mrs Dan Adams home and next Wednesday at the church. Mrs Nuby to preach Sunday night February 12. Rev Howard Simpson is pastor.
The Rev. C. B. Clendenen of the Church of the Nazarene thanked Logan residents for hospitality and room offerings during the conference. He praised visiting clergy and city officials, the Chamber of Commerce for assistance, and the support of all local churches.
Funeral services are held at Heinlein Funeral Home for Jacob Drollinger 68 formerly of Logan where he worked as a shoemaker. He died at St Francis Hospital Columbus after moving there 20 years ago. He is survived by a Logan brother John Drollinger a Gibisonville half brother Jacob Stiverson and several nieces and nephews. The Rev Elmer Bliss presided and burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Relatives here had not been apprised when to expect the body of David Meldrim four year old son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Meldrim who died in Mexico City during a tour. The body was sent by train from Mexico City Tuesday and the family travels by automobile. Officials expect the body to reach Chicago four days after the train departure.
Laura Mc Cormick of Logan observes her ninetieth birthday with visits from numerous friends. She is noted as one of Logan’s oldest citizens and received congratulations throughout the day.
Relief workers under Sexton George E restore order at Oak Grove and old cemetery removing dead trees and brush. Grounds crews rake leaves and dead grass to improve condition temporarily while funds are sought to rebuild retaining walls and plan an addition in the new cemetery.
The Masonic committee plans the Fathers and Sons banquet at Mingo Lodge on February 22 with a State Conservation Department movie and additional entertainment.
Judge Ewing and Mrs E L move to the J W Woodard property on W Second Street next week from their W Hunter Street residence. Prosecutor Hubert D Lappen recently bought the current home.
Logan five faces Jackson tonight at 7 30 in a two game program. Chieftains seek a fresh victory start after recent practice under Coach Tommy Bender. Logan has three home games left, with Pomeroy and New Boston to follow.
By governor directive the unemployment compensation office will be closed Monday February 13 observance of Lincoln's birthday. Claimants with names A to L report Tuesday February 14. remaining claimants report Wednesday February 15. Claims dated February 13 to avoid holiday delay.
Griffin Producing Co. drilled on the Green Township farm occupied by Trustee Frank Garrett on Wednesday. After penetrating the sand, the well showed evidence of developing into a producer, one of the few wells drilled in Hocking County in recent months.
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