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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1937
Page
12
Logan officer arrested Irving Huston after he allegedly fled the Front and Mulberry Street crash scene that injured Orville Sweazy. Huston, arraigned before Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald, pleaded not guilty to failing to identify himself. Bond set at 200 dollars.
Supt. G. E. Carr says more work will touch up the baseball diamond at Chieftain Athletic Field. Further infield grading is needed to reach top playing condition as Junior League games occur there and Senior games stay at the Fair Grounds until completion.
Logan Wharton, 47, died Sunday afternoon at Grant Hospital Columbus after a four month illness. He was taken from his Rockbridge home two weeks ago and served on the Good Hope District board of education. A farmer and lumberman, he leaves four children Wayne Beryl Jeannette of Rockbridge and Louise of New York, with his wife predeceased him. Funeral plans are not yet set.
Charles Snyder of Adelphi was charged with assault with intent to ravish after a Logan girl, 14, accused him. Deputy Nellis Smith arrested him Friday. Snyder arraigned Saturday before Magistrate S B Whitehart and pleaded not guilty. Bond set at 500 dollars. he was released after posting bond.
Harbaugh reported an attempted break in at his residence during a family absence on Sunday. Police noted the incident as a burglary attempt and began an investigation into the probe.
Ralph Miller of the State Tax Commission returned home after more than two weeks with Company I 166th Infantry at the Youngstown strike area. He said troops were being withdrawn rapidly and will rejoin for a two week encampment at Camp Perry. A final line notes termites hollow billiard balls.
Cars driven by Dale Bowers of Pickerington and Carl McCray of Coalton collided on Route 75 near Scotts Creek Falls just before noon Sunday. Mrs. Bowers sustained a back injury while riding with her husband. passenger Mrs. David Woltz of Rockbridge. McCray traveled with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Nelsonville. Deputy Newton Spencer investigated and ordered McCray to report this evening for further questioning.
Harry Weakley Lancaster was arrested by Fairfield County officers on Saturday at the request of Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith and returned to the city. He will appear before Judge Phil A. Henderson to answer a contempt of court citation.
After 22 years in Logan as a jeweler and optician with Joe S. Case drug store, D. C. Reynolds plans to return home to Greenwich Ohio. He recently bought property there and intends to start a new business. Reynolds has been active in the local Masonic lodge.
The Logan Kiwanis club will hold an auction at their regular Tuesday evening meeting to raise funds for dependent children. Members are asked to bring items and bid on others as they are offered. Several visitors will attend as guests.
Carter Lehman arrived home in Buffalo New York Saturday evening after a week in Logan with his parents Mr and Mrs John W Lehman. Mrs Richard Finley and her husband sister of the Buffalo man are there visiting and will return home this week.
Grange initiates at Logan Antioch Grange Enterprise with initiation on the program. Members from the locality plan to attend the session at the school house this evening.
Rev Ray Greene will preach Wednesday night in the M F E Church. The Ladies Aid Society of the same church will hold an all day quilting in the church Wednesday.
Rail time cards list multiple Baltimore and Ohio trains with regional routes including Diplomat Daily and National Limited with arrivals and departures. Chesapeake and Ohio schedules show south and north bound options plus New York Central connections. Athens Municipal Airport offers Airtaxi service with sunrise to sunset flights and through airline connections.
Chauncey District Vacation Bible Schools opened today under Irene McDowell of the Presbyterian Board. In Chauncey Miss Marie Stowe leads the DVBS at the Grade school for three weeks daily 9 to 11 am with local assistants Miss Christine Brown Miss Eva Ferrer Charles Crosser and Evelyn Patterson. Other districts include Trimble Taylor Ridge and Greens Run with local leaders and church venues coordinating the programs across the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys.
Former Hocking County Board of Elections member J. W. Hull of Rockbridge was injured Thursday at his home while helping store hay. He became entangled in a rope while guiding a horse attached to a hay fork and was knocked down as the horse fell on him. He suffered shoulder hip and leg injuries with no fractures.
The Logan Gibisonville Community Club will meet at their hall Tuesday evening. A short business session follows, then lunch provided by the contest losers who recently closed attendance.
Rev. R. C. Babylon missed Sunday service due to ankle injury at First Presbyterian Church Logan. W. I. Krieg led the worship with John Kleinschmidt giving a talk. Choir directed by Mrs. Harriet Gibson Weymueller performed music.
Mr. and Mrs. Melrose Harbaugh visited Laurelville Sunday night as guests of Merrell Armstrong. Mrs. Wayne Carnell and her son from McArthur were here Saturday visiting Mr. Carnell.
To Entertain Class CHAUNCEY July meeting of the Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ will be held at the home of Miss Pauline Daugh erty. A picnic supper will be served, each member contributing to the menu. Class president Mrs. Jessie Fiske will conduct the meeting. Loyal Woman's Class of the same church will meet Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Guy Brookins with Mrs. Floyd Nye in charge and Mrs. Rice Thomas as program leader.
Everyman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Tuesday night at 7 30 in the church Parish House. A program is arranged by the committee with Rev Gilbert Courtney Paul Porter Homer Johnson Henry Cass president and Albert Jackson secretary conducting the business meeting. Refreshments will be served.
Cantwell Cliffs remains a popular park in Hocking County with increasing tourist numbers. July 4 recorded 1 465 visitors and the following day 1 283 registered. Kenneth Byers serves as the ranger in charge.
Harold Potts, principal of Maxville School for two years and former Murray City resident, will head the elementary department in Junction City schools for the coming year.
Logan Progress reports WPA project progress in this city with a new brick and concrete wall planned in front of the central group of school buildings. New concrete steps will be laid at the two entrances to the Central grade building in connection with the wall.
The American Medical Association reports its membership exceeds 90,000, reflecting growth and broad professional representation across the medical field.
Logan High Summer School Band wraps six weeks of concerts with guest conductor Prof Wilbur E Crist of Capital University directing the final performance at the Chiefs stands at 8 15 pm Thursday. Piano soloist Mrs Allen Adams of Logan performs the fourth movement from the Suite Fantastique. Other soloists include Walter Prather Luther Heyde William Knapp and John Schaal. Bruce Price Logan High grad has composed an overture for the symphonic band to be performed.
Installation of officers by the Junior Order of United American Mechanics occurred late in the week. Inducted into office were Max Kinnison junior past councilor Glen Farley councilor T C Riddelbar ger vice councilor Thomas H Goodlve assistant recording secretary Carl Riddlebarger conductor Peter Strawn warden Dave T McKee inside sentinel James Angell outside sentinel Dave T McKee trustee
Logan reports indicate the annual 4-H Club tour to Columbus on Thursday will exceed last year’s 400 participants. Two busses carry 75 from Marion Township and 80 from Carbon Hill, with many others from across the county joining. The trip ends at Olentangy Park for a day of recreation and parents accompany the members.
Undergoes operation Logan Frieda, age 11, daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Hutchinson of Haydenville, admitted to Cherrington Hospital Sunday afternoon for immediate appendicitis operation.
Arthur Tourner of Ak ron was taken into custody Thursday night by Patrolmen Ev ans and Notestone on intoxication charges. He was fined five dollars and costs by Mayor Fitzgerald.
More than 100 relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer to honor their golden wedding anniversary. Five daughters from Athens Chauncey and Columbus attended and helped with hospitality as a granddaughter organized a musical program. The affair featured flowers an anniversary cake and refreshments. Twenty members of the Loyal Woman's Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ shared in the celebration.
Paul Rogers of Shawnee pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined $100 plus costs by Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald. Rogers had previously stood not guilty and sought a second court appearance to change his plea.
Members of the First Presbyterian Church congregation elected Anthony Toerner to the board of trustees. He replaces John Rochester who was recently installed as a member of the board of elders.
Clyde Corbin of this city was arrested Saturday night by Patrolmen A. F. Evans and Hugh Little on a charge of intoxication.
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