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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
7
A fragmented report notes Batsmen 12 4 victory over United Brethren Presbyterians amid erratic pitching and a rough second inning. Players Wade and others appear mentioned in passing among unclear action events and poor control.
Mrs. Ida Waugh and Mrs. Wayne attended a wedding at noon Wednesday with Marie Conkle and other guests. A reception followed with a dinner and gifts, then a large All Day Outing at Rock House hosted by Mrs. John A. Wellman for local friends. BRIDE HONORED A bridge party and bingo shower for Bride of July 10, hosted by Miss Kathryn Johnson, with five bridge tables and gifts for the guest of honor. Attendees included Mrs. Blosser and many others from Columbus Rochester Logan Athens and Portsmouth towns.
Frank Marks landed a 17 pound carp in the Hocking River below Logan marking the season’s biggest fish in Hocking County. Raw potato was used as bait. Mike Krumlauf and his daughter Dorothy caught 64 carp suckers and catfish totaling 25 pounds that day. Sunday saw 43 fish totaling 15 pounds and Saturday George Bright hooked an eight pound carp.
Ir Potts faces a first degree murder charge for the shooting death of his wife Lena Bishop Potts. The trial will be heard by three judges in McArthur after defense waived a jury. Judges W J Jones Roy J Gillen and White are assigned. Attorneys C W Smith Charles O Chapman and F E Weinrich will defend Potts with Prosecutor Orlo Co Chatfield aided by O E Vollenweider.
Logan Ohio National Guard company from Lancaster joins Columbus Elks parade personnel include Sgt Edward Smith Thurman Sweazy Paul Smith William Miller and Albert Cohagen of Logan. On Sunday the unit departs for Camp Perry for two weeks of training.
Logan Dan Roberts, longtime city service employee, resigns to join the Mon Cook restaurant on West Main Street. The team includes cook Judson Shriner Sol Ellinger and Jim Rochester. Alva Bray from Gallagher Avenue takes Roberts city job. Elm wood warp issue noted and a new curing process mentioned.
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