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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1937

Page

12

Two Defendants Change to Guilty Pleas Before Trials

Logan report notes both defendants offered guilty pleas before trial. Mrs. Bierly remains ill ten days after a nervous collapse and is confined to her Warner Avenue home with her mother visiting from Grand Rapids. In a separate item, Ralph and Barney Matheny of Starr Township encountered a large carp in the Hocking River that refused bait.

Logan Ralph Barney Matheny Starr Township Hocking

Chambers Must Post Bond After Court Decision

In common pleas court Judge Henderson handled pleas and sentences. Harley Chambers must pay $2 weekly child support and post $500 bond. Warren Scott pled guilty to absence language, fined $50 plus costs, 90 days jail with suspension on work. Clifford McQuaid Haydenville and Russell Fout Columbus sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory for non-support. Clyde Bloomfield placed on probation with $300 child support and supervision by Probation Officer Newton Spencer, allowing return to West Union for work.

Scott Clifford McQuaid Haydenville Russell Fout Columbus Mansfield Reformatory Reformatory Clyde Bloomfield Newton Spencer West Union

Logan Lodge Daughters of America Install Officers

Logan Daughters of America held an installation led by Deputy Councilor Miss Margaret Columber. New officers include Mrs Caddie Kitchen as retiring councilor, and Mrs Marie Hamilton as associate junior past councilor. Logan-Ray Dollison, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Dollison, went to Cleveland for work with an oil company.

Logan—Daughters of America Margaret Columber Caddie Kitchen Marie Hamilton Thomas Riddlebarger Marie Beougher Ida Sheets Arminda Shaw Jennie Richards Anna Horn Veran Collison Inside Sentinel Minerva Schaal Outside Sentinel Margaret Kistler Kitchen Council Logan Ray Dollison Paul Dollison Cleveland Dean

Internal Revenue Man Will Address Kiwanians

Logan Kiwanians host A. P. McTague from the Internal Revenue department for a talk on taxes before a Chamber of Commerce discussion. Mrs. Robert Gompf is discharged from Cherrington Hospital after ten days of treatment.

Internal Revenue Man Logan A. P. Mc Robert Gompf Cherrington Hospital

Logan Rotary Club Announces January February Committees

The Logan Rotary Club reveals program committee members for January with William Woodard Fred E Hull and Josef F Bras. February assigns Harold Chambers and Clarence Blosser to lead. March committee includes B Nixon Sam Primmer and Charles Breene.

Logan William Woodard Fred E. Hull Josef F. Brash Logan Rotary Club Harold Chambers Clarence Blosser B. ©. Nixon Sam Primmer Charles Breene

Warn of Investment In Warehouse Receipts

Logan Chamber of Commerce warns salesmen in Logan to beware whiskey warehouse receipts sold for building and loan claims. Officials say the asking price for raw whiskey is too high and recommend thorough investigation before any purchase.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

Hunters Kill Suspected Wildcat in Hocking County

Ernest Murray and his son Charles killed an animal they believe is a wildcat while hunting near Union Furnace on Thursday night and have preserved the pelt for mounting. Wildcats are reported yearly in the county with past sightings near Nash Phelps in the city area and by highway workers near South Bloomingville.

Logan Union Furnace Ernest Murray Charles Hocking County Nash Phelps South Bloomingville

Street Work Nearing End on Zanesville Ave Repaving

WPA project in Logan headed for completion this week as engineer Edward Collins reports Zanesville Avenue repaving almost finished. The program, one of the city's largest WPA efforts, has employed many men and covered Walnut and North Streets before relaying Zanesville. Second Street paving was approved recently as the next phase.

Logan Zanesville Ave Edward Collins WPA Walnut North Sts Second St

Lift and Chicken Dinner on Route 75 Near Logan

On Route 75 south of Logan Monday C W Ziegler signaled for a ride and found a chicken hanging from a radiator as the car stopped. He removed the bird and the driver, unaware of the fatal strike, reported hitting a chicken earlier. Ziegler then received a ride from another motorist who stopped shortly after.

Logan C. W. Ziegler Ziegler

Marriage Age Figures Are Interesting

Logan reports on 1936 marriage licenses noting 17 men under 18, 74 brides under 21, and 27 brides older than their grooms. The youngest couple were 16 and 15, with unusual pairings such as 18 and 17, 51 and 39, and 68 and 66 among others.

Chimney Fire Damages Home. Minor Loss Reported

Firemen answered a Sunday call at Ray Castell residence on E Hunter St where loot had ignited in the chimney. The blaze burned through a flue into a room and damaged paper. only a small loss was reported. Carbon Hill to Hold Dance featuring Hank and Sim Georgia Crackers Orchestra on Saturday Jan 16 at 8 pm for a benefit affair with round and square dancing.

Logan Ray Castell E. Hunter St Carbon Hill Hank and Sim

Logan Rotary adds two new members in ceremony

Logan Rotary Club welcomed Wayne Whitcraft son of the late Judge Harley M Whitcraft and Coach Tom Bender as new members Monday evening. The session featured several two minute talks by members.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Wayne Whitcraft Harley M. Whitcraft Tom Bender

Logan Farmers Institute Arrangements Complete

Final plans set for the Logan farmers institute at Maccabee Hall January 20 and 21 with state speakers Thomas L. Campbell Van Wert and Mrs. D B Phillips. Marion Beery presides opening session at 930. Frank Campbell leads the evening session. J W Coleman joins the afternoon talks as music by West Logan school. Topics include Making Records The Happy Prince Margine Dollars Building for Tomorrow Home Our Kingdom and unkim the Bottle and Shod ay in the Shop. Thursday music by Calico Ride Nickel Plate Scotts Creek and Webb Summit schools features A Rural Community Faces the Future The Leaf Clover True Friends.

Our Kingdom Calico Ride Nickel Plate Scotts Creek Webb Summit

Chieftain Cagers Set for Wellston Friday Tilt

Logan matches the Chieftains against Wellston in a Friday basketball clash marking the second association game of the season. Coach Tom Bender leads a squad aiming to avenge last fall’s football win as both schools’ reserves meet. Expected starters include Cole and Richardson at forward Ralston at center and Leonard and Nelson at guard with Fitzgerald Sparnon and Snyder as substitutes.

Wellston Cole Richardson Ralston Leonard Nelson Fitzgerald Sparnon Snyder

License issued for Karnes Jones marriage in Logan area

One marriage license was issued over the weekend by Judge E. L. Ewing. Walter W. Karnes aged 23, a Lancaster mechanic, and Georgette Rose Jones aged 21, of Enterprise, were granted the license, both listed as children of their respective parents.

Logan E. L. Ewing Walter W. Karnes Mechanic Lancaster Lloyd Karnes Georgette Rose Jones Enterprise Edgar Jones

King Reports Pig Theft from Premises

Fred King told police a 45 pound white pig was stolen from his premises on Sunday night. The report notes the incident occurred at his property and police are investigating the theft.

Logan Fred King

Rio Grande Personal And Social Notes

Rio Grande notes report visits from Anna Wood of Gallipolis and Forrest Thomas of Gallipolis. Mrs. Otho Shiers returns from South Charleston. Rio Grande College loses to New River State 28 23. Rio Grande High School defeats Cheshire 28 14. Local illnesses noted and recoveries. WAA Hiking Club enjoyed a breakfast hike at the college grove. Upcoming basketball games vs Mountain State Parkersburg and Rio Grande High vs Cadmus. Harry Wood and Lois Fasig show improved conditions. Vivian Spurgeon in Gallipolis. W O Aleshire visits Middleport relatives. Epworth League party planned. Harry and Mrs. Anderson welcome a son John McGee born weighing eight pounds. Wiseman family dinner visit. The fastest thing a human can do is wink an eye.

Rio Grande Anna Wood Gallipolis Forrest Thomas Otho Shiers South Charleston Rio Grande College New River Rio Grande High School Cheshire J. W. Sutliffe Hannah Randall Dorothy Brooks Albert Samuels Vinton WAA College Grove Parkersburg Cadmus Holzer Hospital Harry Wood Lois Fasig Vivian Spurgeon W. O. Aleshire Middleport Epworth League Methodist Church Harry Anderson John McGee Robert Wiseman Ernest

New County Mechanic Appointed in County Garage

Logan Wylie Rhoades assumes duties as mechanic at the county garage replacing Carl Larimer under administrator Orla Wolfe. He is expected to be formally named to the position by County Engineer Ernest L. Schaal.

Logan Wylie Rhoades Carl Larimer Orla Wolfe Ernest L. Schaal

Federal Agents Close In On Slayer In Kidnapping Case

Federal agents led by J Edgar Hoover pressed the Charles Mattson kidnapping case as a slain boy was found near Everett. A corpse nude with axe injuries, wrists and neck tied, surfaced 300 feet from the highway in timber. Identification came from Sceva, a Mattson friend, who aided the Tacoma inquiry and told Mrs Mattson.

Sceva Mattson Charles Seattle Mable G-men J. Edgar Hoover Chicago Harold Nathan Tacoma Tim Everett Gordon Morrow Young Morrow Ray Ryan

Silver Ridge Personal And Social Mention

Local residents attended Chester basketball games Friday night. Juanita Tuttle ill but recovering. Families and neighbors visited and observed New Year gatherings and church appointments. The Tuttle and Shafer families are noted with travel and a funeral in Tupplers Plains.

Silver Ridge Chester Juanita Tuttle Virgil Beals Pomeroy Alvin Myers C. F. Betzing W. V. Harter U. B Amanda Parker Inez Pooler Burton Tuttle Racine Merl Tuttle Merl Walter Frank Alden Methodist Church Tuppers Plains Thelma Shafer T. W. Shafer Athens

Frank Donaldson Arrested on Intoxication Charge

Logan Frank Donaldson was taken into custody Sunday night by Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith on an intoxication charge. He will appear before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart.

Logan Lawrence McClelland Glouster Nellis Smith Whitehart

Inauguration visit by Columbus leaders to Governor Davey

Several Democratic leaders led by Judge Phil A Henderson traveled to Columbus on Monday for the inauguration of Governor Martin L Davey.

Logan Phil A. Henderson Columbus Martin L. Davey

Syracuse Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illnesses

Syracuse residents and guests are listed with social updates. Blanche Ros setter and con Howard visited Mrs. Mary Karr and Miss Marcia Karr. Ward Sayre bought and will repair the Louisa Wilson property and moved in. Various attendees report illnesses, visits, and club activities across Syracuse and neighboring towns.

Syracuse Blanche Rossetter Con Howard Albany Mary Karr Marcia Karr Ward Sayre Moriah Louisa Wilson

Birthday Horoscope With Cautious Warnings

The zodiac advises peculiar and perplexing problems ahead with possible private enmities from carelessness. Sign all writings carefully and beware fraud. Those born today face strange developments, talent, and enterprise that must be guided to avoid rash decisions.

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Chambers Logan Lodge John McQuaid Patsy Martha Toledo R. H. Bierly Walter Reed Tommy Rudy Lortz John Fleming Shawnee Logan Farmers’ Institute Fisher Body Flint Mich USN Ann Page Pure Fruit Preserves New County Mechanic Syracuse Social Notes Fred Shumway T. A. May Twilight Garden Club Irving Karr W. A. Adams Martha Echols Edna Whetstone Liverpool J. E. Carleton Portland Syracuse Pta Louise Taylor G. H. Parker William Houdashelt Dorcas Nease Walter Kelch Huntington van Johnson Lillian Moore East St. Louis Henry Johnson, Jr Rochester Minn Mayo Clinic Norentha Fleming Florence Fields Akron John Fields P. C. Williams Avazo Williams C. P. Williams Cung America Athens’ Family Shoe Store By Genevieve Kemble Hirty Ale Gas Company Zenners
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