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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
8
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A series of action steps proceed after a formal filing and related notices. The document references claims and deadlines set by a governing authority as parties prepare responses and possible resolutions.
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Logan Post American Legion hosted a Victory dinner with about 75 attendees. A committee was named to draft a resolution of appreciation for the Hocking County War Relief Fund trustees and Forest Be. Weinrich, and a second committee prepared and served dinner. Afterward Theodore Chifons invited guests to a Ruble Theater party, with many accepting.
Logan court authorizes H Squire superintendent of banks Ohio to liquidate Citizens Bank of Hamden and collect 650 dollars with interest from March 23 1932 from Robert L White Logan and 88000 with interest from March 21 1922 from Paul White to satisfy court judgments. Neither defendant filed an answer or demurrer within the allotted time.
Arthur Miller entered a guilty plea before Mayor Kenneth R Fitzgerald on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs, his license suspended six months, and he was jailed for nonpayment while receiving medical care after a collision at Main and Mulberry Bis, in which he struck a heavy truck, suffered injuries, and lost five teeth.
John Brown left for Highland Park Michigan after attending his sister Mrs Hannah Webb's funeral. He visited his brother James E Brown in Marion Township on Wednesday evening. James E Brown remains ill after eleven weeks of illness.
Examination showed Herman Marquis had a brain concussion and other injuries from a fall on Tuesday morning. Ralph Iles was treated for a leg injury and discharged. Miss Eleanor Durr went home after an appendectomy, on her birthday.
Mrs. John Fiona remains in Belpre caring for her aunt Mrs John Dexter who is ill. The Methodist Church stewards met at the Wagner home Thursday night. Homer Comstock visits his mother Wednesday. Miss Narcissa Walters, recently noted for her health, died Friday night in New Matamoras. burial Sunday. Mrs Core Meddy of Steubenville visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds. Mollie Barringer of Letart Falls seeks admission at a relative’s home. W F McDade and Mrs McDade visit. Mrs A Schoonover, Mrs Tena Hix, and Mrs George Boardman are guests of Mrs Byron Ward. Mr Owen Jack and Mrs Oscar Walker visited Huntington, W Va. Mrs Sam Giles returns from Red House, W Va. Mrs Ralph Frazier of Charterton, W Va., is with her ill mother Mrs George Boardman. Feu White spent the weekend with his family. Mr and Mrs A Biewert traveled to Muncington, W Va. on business Friday. The Netherlanders plan to regulate importation and sale of medicines.
Danny Ware of Waverly Ohio, 93, asks County Superintendent J W Coleman to sponsor a spelling bee for nonagenarians using words from the old McGuffey Speller. If impractical, he seeks entry in the Hocking County school bee at Logan in April. Coleman says he'll be welcome.
Sales tax intake for last week in Logan Hocking County reached 1074.73 dollars. Year to date collections sum to 5838.35 dollars after review.
Elizabeth Jane McMullen age 68 wife of George McMullen of Gore died at her home from paralysis after a short illness. She leaves husband two sons Harrison Gore and Charles Longview Texas two daughters Stella Christian and Lewis Nutter. Sister of Daniel Moorehead Ravenswood W Va John Moorehead Boise Idaho and Anna Loomia Lake Worth Fla. Funeral at home Friday 2 PM with Rev J W Plummer officiating.
Logan society notes report plans for the Founders Day Banquet to be held at the Ambrose Hotel as a luncheon at one o clock with Dr Anne Marting state president as guest and invitations sent to eleven towns. Initiation services followed the meeting for Miss Adelaide Fox and Miss Ruth Rheinacheld and group singing led by Mrs C B Clark.
Mrs Sam Jones chaired the Tuesday afternoon session of the Ladies Aid Society at the Methodist Church. Devisions were led by Mrs Eugene Wright and a poem by Mrs Laura McCormick was read by her daughter Mrs Otto Iies. Readings by Mrs W A Lanning accompanied by singing, dinner followed with February committee in charge. Guests included Mrs Spellman Mrs Iies and Mrs Ida Hughes.
Mrs A T Spears read a paper on James Oliver Curwood to the Among Ourselves Club gathered at Mrs Roy Crawfords home after a 1 pm luncheon at the White House. Items on Curwood and Lincoln were shared during roll call. two contests awarded prizes to Mrs Bert Bell and Mrs Anna Von Auer. Guests included Mrs Von Auer Mrs Bell and Mrs Wilbur Lanning.
Miss Kathryn Wright hosted the Junior Tourist Book Club gathering at her N Mulberry Street home on Tuesday evening. Miss Betty Martin gave the book review on Patterns of Wolfpen by Harlan Hatcher, with refreshments served by the hostess and guest Mrs. Claude Chrisman of Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs. W. OD. Braddock spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Akron visiting relatives. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Elizabeth Forwick, who had made an extended visit there.
After a Monday afternoon meeting the Girl Reserves elected ten new members. Initiation will occur soon. Those named include Ruth Walker Sue Rochester Florence Helber Bonnie Belle Donaldson Elizabeth McGonagie Grace Cole Dolores Lee Mary Sloan Rose Shannon and Louila Brown.
Mrs. Claude Chrisman of Columbus arrived in Logan for a several day visit with her father and sister Mr. Ford Hack and Miss Peggy Hack. Miss Julia Cooley of Bremen visited with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Weils Wednesday.
Three tables were in play when the Tuesday Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. Cora Hane on Second Street. Substitutes for absent members were Mrs. A. Richey and Mrs. C. W. Seheide.
Mrs. Charles Larimer entertained Amica Club members at her E Main residence with Valentine themed decorations and contests. The group sang America before a Lincoln reading and then enjoyed a 9 30 chicken dinner served by the hostess assisted by her daughter Florence Larimer, Mrs Gladys Webb, and Katherine Larimer. Guest Mrs C E Brehm attended.
Members of the Home Makers Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Elmer Risch’s Rockbridge home. Mrs. Paul Shaw assisted. Mrs. John Kelch delivered the program titled Antiques, discussing various items and sharing insights with attendees.
Two Logan High School organizations announce new members after recent meetings. Forensic Club welcomes Orpha Brunney Joe Stoughton Helen Walsh Wallace Shrine Bob Johnson Phillis Nixon Margery Tschappat and Albert Leonard. Girl Reserves names Elizabeth McGonagle Florence Helber Bonnie Bell Donaldson Louella Brown Ruth Walker Delores Lee Rose Shannon Mary Sloan Grace Cole and Sue Rochester.
County Superintendent J. W. Coleman oversees creation of Logan maps to realign Hocking County school districts. New charts will be distributed to district clerks soon for official use.
Ed C. Paul manager of the Chakeres Logan Theater and Blanche M. Grindle of Middletown Ohio were married in Newport Kentucky on Tuesday Rev J R Creamer of Salem Methodist Church officiated a double ring ceremony The bride will stay in Middletown where she runs a dress shop and Paul has managed the Logan Theater for a month succeeding A Milo De Haven His former home was Middletown
West Logan School will present a carnival and an exhibit of student projects on Friday February 21 at the West School Building under the West PTA. Attractions include The House of Terror The Hocking County Fair Believe It or Not and A Visit to Japan.
Miss Gladys Angle, injured in a Perry County auto accident on September 22, returned home to Logan on Wednesday after hospital care in Cherrington. She suffered fractures in the leg jaw and pelvis and is improving as a Logan Home Telephone Company staff member and daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Angle.
Several Logan people, including Miss Elsie Martin and Miss Louise Strentz, attended Capital University in Columbus Tuesday for a production of The Student Prince. Also present were Miss Alice Frasch, Miss Ruth White, Miss Janet White, Miss Iris Lowery, William G. Martin, William Mock, and Mrs Harriet Gibson Weymueller of Glouster.
Scalp specialists from 35 cities report a 25 percent increase in male baldness over recent years. Doctors note rising cases and urge awareness, with studies highlighting patterns in aging and hair loss treatments.
Sheriff Joe Farbeann and Deputy Nellia Smith arrested Darrell Brokaw Dan McNichols and Fimner Danner all of Laurelville R F C for theft of a tire rim and wheel from Howard Thompson on January 29. Affidavits filed with Mayor Clay Reichelderfer and pleas of guilty entered. Fines 19 dollars and costs with 30 days in jail. Ellsworth Barnhart and Lawrence Connor of Union Furnace confessed to stealing chickens from Ralph Chambers and will be arraigned before Magistrate S R Whitehart.
TUPPERS PLAINS Olive Orange Schools resumed Monday following a three week closure due to severe cold and icy roads. The Dorcas Needle Club plans its annual George Washington Supper February 19 at the Auditorium. Rev. Charles Fox leads a revival at the U B Church.
Buchtel high school students hosted a party at Horace Corwin’s home with many attendees. Norma Worthington and Eileen Parker planned the next B H S Club gathering at Worthington’s home. Several local residents and visitors were noted in weekend calls and parties across Buchtel and nearby towns.
County Auditor W S Yaw announces personal tax returns may be filed from February 20 with March 31 set as the listing deadline. In New York City local racial and ethnic district descriptions appear in the notice of appointment and probate matter dated February 12 1956. M wy Munn of Athens Ohio appointed administrator of Emma J Munn estate with probate judge S M Johnson signing February 13 1956.
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