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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1935

Page

12

Maytags edge Phi Sigs in Logan pitcher duel

In a standout senior league clash at Athletic Field, the De Oo Carpenter Maytags beat the Phi Sig team 4 to 3. Roy Scott allowed four hits with ten strikeouts, while Durward Branigan earned the win by stealing home in the final frame as Phi Sigs rallied with Patton, Sickles, and Branigan contributing key hits.

Scott Branigan Jimmy Patton Phi Sigs Patton Sickles Pranigan Adair Snyder Pas Hansel

Police Chief Shoots Cat After Neighbors Complain

Neighbors on West Front Street reported a crying cat in a tree for two days and nights. Police Chief Lew Reynolds shot the animal and also killed another cat at a Main Street residence.

Logan West Front Street Lew Reynolds

Club Forms In Falls-Good Hope District

LOGAN Willing Workers organize a new 4-H Club in the Falls Good Hope District with Misa Blanche Coakley and Miss Mary Blum as advisers. Officers elected include May Hart president, Ida Coakley secretary treasurer, Edith Good recreation reader, and Gladys Starner 4-H reporter.

Logan—Willing Workers Falls-Good Hope Misa Blanche Coakley Mary Blum Ivera May Hart Ida Coakley Secretay Peteeasurer Edith Good Gladys Starner

Logan Man Never Misses Sunday School in Two Years

Frank Lanning of Logan has not missed a Sunday School session at the Nazarene Church for two years and seven months. Before moving to Logan he lived in Oroville for five years and traveled 11 miles each Sunday to attend the Mia class.

Logan Frank Lanning The Nazarene Church Oroville

Three Divorces Granted by Common Pleas Court

In Logan three uncontested divorces were granted by Judge Harley M Whitcraft. Virginia Mowery won a cruelty based decree from John Mowery and resumed the surname Virginia Hunter. Naomi Fout received a neglect based decree against Russell Fout with custody of a minor child placed with the mother. Gaynor Griffith obtained divorce from Leonard Griffith for neglect and cruelty and was awarded custody. the defendant must pay $3 alimony and $3 weekly child support.

Stores Closed on July Fourth Announcement

Logan merchants announce July 4 closure for Chamber of Commerce. Groceries and meat market stay open until 9 p m. Hocking County liquor store closes all day but opens tonight until 10 p m.

LOGAN Chamber of Commerce Hocking County

Whitcraft Upheld in Loomis Case Decision

The Court of Appeals in Chillicothe upheld Judge Harley M. Whitcraft and dismissed the petition in the Loomis v Roush case. It ruled no abuse of discretion in impaneling a jury on the last day of a term for a later-term hearing. Delta Theta Tau sorority held a private Riverside Club dance with 28 couples. Dutch Zimmers Orchestra provided music.

Logan—Court of Appeals William Loomis and Son Roush Bros Chillicothe Harley M. Whitcraft Logan—Delta Theta Tau Sorority Riverside Club Dutch Zimmers Orchestra

Silent Basement Fire at Hammon Bros Grocery

A small blaze was found in the Hammon Bros grocery basement on Main Street Tuesday evening around 9 30. Fire department alarms were sent and no damage occurred.

Logan Hammon Bros Main Street

One-Pound Baby Grows Into 42-Pound Dancer

Barbara Jean Rowley, once a one pound newborn in Utah, has blossomed to 42 pounds. Now six years later she thrives as a cheerful child, shown here with her foster father L. D. Rowley in Provo, celebrated for her unexpected health and accomplishments in dancing.

Barbara Jean Rowley Utah Barbara L. D. Rowley Provo

Kiddies Enjoy Free Day As Logan Pool Opens

Logan held a free day at the Glenview Heights pool with many children taking their first swim of the season in the Allied 400000 gallon basin. Ramon Smith, a local high school athlete, was placed in charge by Service Director R. R. Loomis and will serve as lifeguard. New spring boards were installed by the service department.

Logan Glenview Heights Ramon Smith R. R. Loomis Service

Logan City police adopt lightweight summer uniform

Logan City police switch to blue poplin shirt and trousers with black neckties. No coat is worn, aiming for neat appearance and comfort per Chief Lew Reynolds.

Logan—City Lew Reynolds

Local Bridge Club Guests Visit Area Friends

Carl Monroe from Cleveland visits old friends Mrs Hoyt Tribble Higginam from Conn arrives to spend time with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Work and to see daughter Janet Ann Weymueller Glouster visits Miss Ann Bowen Mrs F Meade Bowen held a piano recital at her home with mothers and friends in attendance The program featured Miss Alice Colman Ruth Bliss Lois Heyde Phyllis Leonard Dorothy Doyne Wardwell Jean Weltner Ann Bowen Delores Lee Shirley Mooney Tommy Brehm and Jimmy Harburger The finale was Andante from Schuberts Unfinished Symphony performed on two pianos by Delores Lee Ann Bowen Shirley Mooney and Phyllis Leonard.

Carl Monroe Logan Cleveland Hoyt Tribble Higginam Conn Robert Work Janet Ann Weymueller Glouster Ann Bowen F. Meade Bowen Minnie Louise Bowen Alice Colman Ruth Bliss Lois Heyde Phyllis Leonard Dorothy Doyne Wardwell Jean Weltner Delores Lee Shirley Mooney Tommy Brehm Jimmy Harburger

Logan Society Members Tour Heine Summer Home

Logan society members attend a Tuesday book club at Mrs. Clarence Heine's summer home near Ash Cave. Dinner at Scenic Inn lists members and committee assignments. Elizabeth Rockhold to visit, with relatives from Kingston RI and Chicago guests joining the Logan gatherings.

Clarence Heine Ash Cave Fred Hull W. B. Lacock Harold Chambers Dallas Kinser Emerson Poston Sam Primmer R. A. Henderson Scenic Inn Mra. Heine Gibson Weymueller Bernard Mc

Piano Recital Offered Hosts and Guests at Local Clubs

Miss Lizzie Kempel hosted the G. T. Bridge Club at East Main Street Monday with Mrs C W Schiede Sr and Mrs Rudolph Brown as guests. Tuesday she hosted the E Z Contract Club while Miss Emma Becker and Miss Sara Rockhold hosted a luncheon for guests including Mrs Allen Cole and others. The party visited Mrs Weinrich’s summer home and some swam in the pool after the afternoon drive.

Lizzie Kempel G. T. Bridge Club East Main Street C. W. Schiede, Sr Rudolph Brown Miss Kempel E. Z. Contract Club Emma Becker Sara Rockhold

Logan Conkle Oils Triumph Wrapped by Torn Down Scoreboard

Logan Conkle Oils led Haydenville 20 to 3 in the sixth inning Tuesday evening before the scoreboard was torn down and the game terminated. No final result was reported.

Logan~conkle Oils Haydenville Whitch

Rawson Rites Held Today for Mrs Ad die Rawson

Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock at Leonard Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Ad die Rawson 39 wife of C P Rawson who died from injuries suffered in a motor accident near Mt Pleasant Michigan. Burial took place at Fairview Cemetery. Her husband remains hospitalized with a broken pelvis and other injuries. Driver Scott Westbrook suffered fractured ribs and possible internal injuries. The couple were struck by another car and pitched 40 feet. Relatives from Mt Pleasant attended the Logan service and children stayed with their uncle William Erwin.

William Poling Emery Johnson Helen Mary Clifford Erwin Mt. Pleasant Logan William Erwin

More Names Drawn For Jury Service

Commissioner Nelson Delong drew additional jurors for the Joe Chivers case in Logan. The list includes Edward Nix Ward Township Annie Keller Logan Mrs Love Kammerling Carbon Hill Frank Adcock Green Township Mrs J R Ralston Logan Sam Montgomery Green Township Morris Vollmer Haydenville Ira Hillyer Nelsonville Rt. 4 Mrs William Knapp Logan Laf e Handyshell Gore Mrs Elizabeth Cropper Rockbridge Bert Andrews Moray City Walter Hoey Laurelville Mrs M J Cole Logan and David Weidner Marion Township.

Logan Lafe Handyshell Gore Elizabeth Cropper Rockbridge Bert Andrews Moray City Walter Hoey Laurelville M. J. Cole David Weidner Marion Township

Legionnaires Elect Convention Delegates

Logan Post of the American Legion elected delegates for the district convention at McArthur on July 28 and the state convention in Dayton. Commander B. W. Wright and Frank Judy were named delegates with Charlie F. Barker and Walter Huffman as alternates. The post endorsed Sam Cobb for state commander and Barton A. Hall for district commander and voted to ask the band to travel to McArthur.

LOGAN Logan Post American Legion McArthur Dayton B. W. Wright Frank Judy Charlies F. Barker Walter Huffman Sam Cobb Columbia Barton A. Hall

Playground Promoters Visit School Officials

A delegation from Hocking County met with the Emergency Schools Department to resolve delays in a county wide playground program. Participants included Cheater Miller, F O Cooper, Ray McGovern, Mia, Harry Thomas, Mrs. William Sayre, and J W Coleman.

Logan Hocking County Cheater Miller F. O. Cooper Ray McGovern Mia Harry Thomas William Sayre J. W. Coleman

Dairymen Must Obtain State Licenses Under Burke Act

Dr. W B Lacock health commissioner says under Burke act all dairymen selling milk from more than one cow must obtain a state license. Licenses are issued by the health department office.

Logan W. B. Lacock Health Department

Noble couple welcome daughter Vivian Lucille Logan

Mr and Mrs Adrian Noble of Logan Rt 1 announce the birth of their daughter Vivian Lucille born on Saturday.

Logan Vivian Lucille Adrian Noble Logan Rt. 1

Logan Visitor Carl Monroe Logs Cleveland to Logan Visit

Carl Monroe Logan from Cleveland arrived in Logan on Monday for a brief stay with friends. He formerly lived in the city on Mound Street.

Logan Carl Monroe Cleveland Mound Stret

Contempt Case of Herman Rollison Continued to July 18

Herman Rollison of Roseville appeared before Judge Harley M. Witcraft on a contempt citation and had the case continued until July 18.

Thief steals screen door from company house

A thief took a screen door from a company house at Union Furnace Monday, reported to Sheriff Joe Farbearn.

Logan Union Furnace Joe Farbearn

Westinghouse Clinches First Half Pennant

Logan forfeits game against Westinghouse after no show at game time. Umpire declares forfeit and reports to Barton A. Hall, league president. Westinghouse improves to seven wins and three losses, sealing the first half pennant while Cookie Oil and Godmans each stand six and four.

Logan Camp Hocking Westinghouse Barton A. Hall League Cookie Oil Godmans

Former Resident Dies in Columbus After Auto Accident

Logan Alonzo Hayman 52 former local resident died in Columbus Monday from injuries after being struck by a automobile. He once worked at Hocking Valley car shops and was brother to Elmer Hayman. Wife Mrs Nellie Hayman and a son Carl survive.

Logan Alonzo Hayman Columbus Hocking Valley Elmer Hayman Nellie Hayman Carl

Scout Rally Friday at Troop 183 Cabin Near Rockbridge

Hocking County Scout rally and court of honor set for Friday at Troop 183 cabin near Rockbridge Route 31. Scouts assemble at 7 for a pool swim, then a campfire at 8 with Troop stunts games songs and other features followed by the county court of honor open to the public.

LOGAN Hocking County Rockbridge Hocking County Court of Honor

Logan Camp Triumphs Over Eagles In Recreation League

Logan Camp defeated the Eagles 4 to 0 Tuesday evening in the Logan Recreation League.

Logan Camp Logan Eagles

Fourth of July Fire Injures Girl in Upper Sandusky

A Fourth of July sparkler set ablaze the clothing of six year old Martha Lee Reber, resulting in severe burns. Paramedics transported her for medical care as authorities investigated the incident.

Upper Sandusky Martha Lee Reber

Wauseon Coroner rules death by own action in Bayes case

Coroner H M Warner returns a verdict of death by poison in the case of Frank Bayes aged 61. The ruling cites self inflicted poisoning as the cause. Local authorities note no foul play suspected in the WAUSEON incident.

Wauseon H. M. Warner Frank Bayes

Charles Reasoner Dies In Columbus Tuesday

Charles Reasoner, 51, died at his Columbus home Tuesday after several years of ill health. He was a son of the late I. C. Reasoner formerly of Logan. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Grace Michel, Mrs. Charles A. Larimer, Walter Reasoner of Logan, and siblings Mrs. Florence Womeldorf Bert and Klarry Reasoner of Columbus.

Charles Reasoner Columbus Logan I. C. Reasoner City Grace Michel Charles A. Larimer Walter Reasoner Florence Womeldorf Bert Klarry Reasoner

Roads Ready For Holiday

Logan Hocking County motorists may travel freely during July 4 with no new road surface work delaying trips. Earl Harris of the state highway department says substantial surface treatment is planned across the county within two weeks, starting on Route 75 East and the New Straitsville Road toward the Perry County line, with Route 374 from Rockhouse to Old Man's Cave also slated for work.

Logan Hocking County Earl Harris Marietta Division Ten State Highway Department J. R. Ralston Harris Ward Logan Corporation Perry County Oroville Rockhouse Old Man's Cave

Old Track Rivals To Compete on July 14

Logan fair grounds set July 14 for Hocking Valley Motorcycle Club races featuring rivals Rody Rodenberg of Indianapolis and Bill Carpenter of Lancaster in two four mile and two six mile events. Orville Burgess, club secretary, promises a new relay race and a plank riding contest as additions to the program.

Logan Fairgrounds Hocking Valley

Logan area residents and visitors noted in local notices

Logans Tuesday and Monday visitor list includes Paul Nunemaker Akron visiting A. J. Nunemaker and relatives. Columbus residents Mrs. H. R. Harrington and daughter Jeanette and Mrs. Rollin B. Harrington headed to Logan. Cardington’s Edward Beck closed a lease for his North Street home with H. H. Sands. Regulars and relatives mentioned include Rev. and Mrs. Amos L. Heyde, Mrs. W. B. Lacock, John Neville’s Joliet death, and local divorce petition for Kathleen Barnes plus D A Rannelis ongoing government treatment slight improvement.

Paul Nunemaker Akron Logan A. J. Nunemaker H. R. Harrington Jeanette Columbus Rollin B. Harrington Wichita Kan Edward Beck Cardington North Street H. H. Sands Weinrich North Spring Street

Norwalk Widow Slaying Suspect Held Without Bond

Ethel Ed Lamphier 45 of Norwalk charged with first degree murder in the death of neighbor Katherine Wilde 67. Lamphier a nightwatchman and alleged ex convict remained silent about the slaying after arrest six hours after the discovery of the battered body. A grand jury special session was set for Tuesday July 2.

Norwalk Ethel B. Lamphier Katherine Wilde Lamphier

Crude Price Plunge Signals Local Oil Drop

The Pennsylvania grade crude prices plunged again, lowering per barrel value in the region after a period of stagnation. Wells at Preston City and nearby on state land reached about 2000 feet, with drilling progress noted amid coal-related land ownership. An auto collision near Gibisonville injured no one, as Sheriff Joe reported.

Logan Pennsylvania Preston Oi Ce

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Oo Et Carpenter Phi Sig Mir Maytag Granigan Bus Hansel Motorola Cy Tone Zenners Whitcraft Loomis Sorority Bridge Logan Society Elizabeth Rockhold Kenneth Wright Kingston R. I Walley Wright Wright Ohio State Winifred Engle Wing Harrington John Krieg Dessie Hanna Louise Strentz Alfred Campbell Seth Sloan Arthur Dellmatch Tiesboro Robert Green Cynthiana James Winters Ruby Adams St. Louis O. A. Kelch Carl Schmitter Joseph Hammer Chicago Rhea Shively Hammer Schmitter Adam Mahoney Rawson Michigan Fair Legionnaires Monroe Scout Rally D. DD. Bridge Club D. D. Bridge Club M. H. Cherrington Vern Bowen A. T. Spears Byron Wolfe the Consumers Brewing Co Newark, Ohio PICO Ohio Logan Peo Otto Speilman Amos L. Heyde John Neville Joliet Ray Work Etna Jean Alten Helen Belt Monkari Crooksyi Kathleen Barnes Aga Barnes Fanny Pierce Jersey O. C. Pierce D. A. Rann D. A. Rannelis Paci Clover Farm Gibe Gibisonville Fred Fel Einnati Rouse Joe Athens National Bank Federal Reserve System
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