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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1936

Page

12

Former Logan Resident Killed in Traffic Accident

Logan residents learned Sunday afternoon of a fatal crash near Seville involving the Price family from Columbus. Mrs. Tom Price, 56, died after reaching Berger Hospital in Circleville. her husband is reported to be dying. Edwin Price and his wife suffered serious injuries, while other relatives were also injured. The accident occurred at Routes 56 intersection when their car was struck by a Porter automobile from Athens. Mrs. Price’s funeral is planned for Friday in Logan.

Logan Seville Tom Price Colum Berger Hospit Circleville Price Kiam Edwin Price Columbus Man Porter Athens L. O. Bort Charles Montmery William Edwin Price Bort Paul Dollison Danny Spears Dean Dollison Ambus

Theft of bicycle reported by Logan Carl Mock

South Loom youth Logan Carl Mock told police a bicycle was stolen Saturday night while he attended a picture show. The report notes the theft occurred during a local cinema outing.

Logan Carl Mock South Lonm

New York Yankee Autographed Baseball Gifts Logan Visitor

Jack Tolbert of Hackensack New Jersey brought a baseball to Logan with autographs of all New York Yankee players. The ball was presented to Tolbert by Lou Geh and becomes a new addition to Bill Sauer’s baseball trophy collection in Logan. The Logan colony in Hackensack is now connected to the gift through Tolbert.

Logan Bill Sauer Jack Tolbert Hackensack N. J New York Yankee Tolbert Lou Geh

Burglary Attempt At Armstrong Hardware on Main Street

Logan police report an attempted burglary at Armstrong Hardware when a rear door was forced and glass broken on a Sunday evening. Patrolman Notestone found the entry during his round. An unsuccessful effort to pry the lock barred access to the main store. Investigators seek links to a prior Cohen's store robbery.

Husband Seeks Divorce in Hocking County Court

Orlandeth Lehman files for divorce from Mary Lehman whom he wed at Gore on Sept 9 1933. No children. He alleges epilepsy existed at marriage and was concealed. Mary Lehman has been at Gallipolis State Hospital since March 28 1936. Lehman seeks annulment of the marriage contract.

Reese Kym Injured Wrestling at Nelsonville Camp

Reese Kym of the Nelsonville CCC Camp was brought to Cherrington Hospital Sunday night after an injury during wrestling. Monday evening reports said his condition had substantially improved.

Logan Reese Kym Nelsonville CCC Cherrington Hospital

Test of Well Proves Supply Now Certain

Logan records show a long term test of the new water well ongoing through Monday. The well produced 985 gallons per minute with no drawdown, indicating gravel strata penetration. After tests, the well will be shut until a new motor and pump arrive next week. Officials enforce water conservation and police monitor sprinkler violations.

Logan State Health Department

Funeral Rites for John W. Williams Sr Held in Green Township

Funeral services for John W. Williams Sr. were held at his Green Township home at 10 a m with Rev W H Marshall in charge. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. The aged farmer, nearly eighty, left five children including John W Williams Mrs Dora Knapp Mrs Frances Settles Mrs Florence Rutter and Grover Williams.

Logan John W. Williams Green Township W. H. Marshall Oak Grove Cemetery Williams Dora Knapp Frances Settles Florence Rutter Logan R

Rotarians Picnic at Matthias Park Near Rockbridge

Rotarians and their families attended the annual picnic Monday evening at Matthias Park near Rockbridge. Dinner was served by the Rockbridge United Brethren Church and a recreation program followed the meal.

LOGAN Mathias Park Rockbridge

Licensed to Marry Virgil White and Dorothy Jane Edwards

Marriage licenses list Virgil White, 22, glass worker of Columbus, and Dorothy Jane Edwards, 21, at home, Enterprise, daughter of Charles Edwards. Richard Reynolds, 24, clerk of Logan, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Reynolds, and Lila Mae Walters, 21, shoe worker of Logan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Walters. Article notes linen with a calcium compound as the material used to make cigarette paper.

Virgil White Columbus Dorothy Jane Edwards Enterprise Charles Edwards Richard Reynolds Logan George W. Reynolds Lila Mae Walters John Walters

Barcelona Falls To Loyalist Forces After Fierce Battle

The city of Barcelona remained under loyalist control after a two day siege that left central areas in ruins and killed or wounded thousands. Civilians and workers joined militia in street fighting, with rebels shelled by air and ground forces and police headquarters fortified amid blood stained avenues.

Wallace Carroll United Press Geneva Barcelona Colon Hotel Rambla Plaza de Cataluna

Social Notes from Rio Grande Highlight Local Visits

Mary Baxter of Gallipolis visits Anna and Ina White. Mable Noel of Gallipolis weekends with Mrs. Carrie North. Leta Sayre and Eleanor Brooks attend Baptist Assembly in Granville. Harry Cameron family visit Gallipolis friends. Hollis Ewing and Lorita Ann visit New Concord. M E Church picnic draws large crowd. Jerry Kirkendall visits Wellston. Florence Chubbuck rooms at Davis Cottage. FFA trip to Great Lakes Exposition includes Steve Jenkins and Harvey Calhoun. Wanda Mareena Clark and others plan weeks in Marion, Ann Arbor, Detroit. Special music features Mable Noel and Laura Shields. Shields leads vacation Bible School at Thurman. Mrs E E Lewis visits Cleveland and Detroit. W L Stafford visits W G Aleshire.

Rio Grande Mary Baxter Gallipolis Anna Ina White Mable Noel Carrie North Leta Sayre Eleanor Brooks Granville Harry Cameron Nick Hollis Ewing Lorita Ann New Concord W. A. Lewis M. E. Church Jerry Kirkendall Wellston Florence Chubbuck Davis Cottage F.F.A Steve Jenkins Mr. Anderson Harvey Calhoun Canada Detroit Ann Arbor Mich Indiana Wanda Mareena Clark Avanelle Hall Bobby Barbara Tobin Wilberta Alban Marion Ohio M. E Laura Shields Colgate Junior Girls School New Hampshire Miss Shields Thurman E. E. Lewis Cleveland W. L. Stafford W. QO. Aleshire

Road Work Is Slow on County Highways

Logan reports limited highway maintenance work by the county surveyor Orla Wolfe. Only essential upkeep is being performed with restrictions in place.

Logan Orla Wolfe

William Wince Improves After Week At Home

Steady improvement is reported in the condition of William Wince of near Gibisonville who had been confined to his home for a week. He was able to come to Logan Saturday.

Logan William Wince Gibisonville

Logan Maccabee Juniors Win Drill Cup at Columbus Rally

Logan Maccabee Juniors directed by Mary A. Pur dum won the silver cup in competitive drill at the Columbus Division rally at Summerland Beach. Five teams competed. Next year’s rally moves to Zanesville.

LOGAN Logan Maccabee Mary A. Purdum Summerland Beach Zanesville

Mooney to Speak at Lancaster Young Republican Meeting

Logan L. Mooney of this city will address a Lancaster Young Republican Club gathering Friday evening. He has several speaking engagements scheduled over the next two weeks.

Logan L. P. Mooney Lancaster Young Republican Club

Straitsville Beats Carbon Hill 9 to 4 In Sunday Victory

Logan New Straitsville continued its winning streak with a 9 to 4 win over Carbon Hill. Paul Taylor pitched six hit ball for the win as New Straitsville collected ten hits off Smoky Garner. Campbell homered during the rally. Devol and Blosser starred for Carbon Hill.

Logan New Straitsville Carbon Hill Paul Taylor Smoky Garner Campbell Devol and Blosser

Logan Personals Return After Visit

Miss Sarah Harper returned to Logan Sunday evening after visiting her mother Mary Harper of Louisville Kentucky. Mrs George Milne Sr George Milne Jr and daughters Betty and June returned to Sandusky today after a three weeks visit with Mr and Mrs D Y Milne. The United States stopped coinage of its 3 cent piece in 1866.

Sarah Harper Logan Mary Harper Louisville George Milne George Milne, Jr Betty June Sandusky D. Y. Milne United States

Legion Sends Team To Meet in Columbus State Tournament

LOGAN A team from the American Legion Junior League will represent the Eighth District at the state tournament opening in Columbus Monday. Chillicothe is the opening round opponent. Announcement of the local team personnel will be made Wednesday evening. Practice at the Fairground diamond Thursday and Friday evenings.

Logan American Legion Columbus Chillicothe Fairground

Methodists Defeat Presbyterians In Monday Baseball

In Logan, the Methodists topped the Presbyterians 7 to 4 Monday evening. Leonard ended a late rally with a strikeout with bases loaded. Poor second inning defense let the Methodists score four runs and they led rest of game. Bloomfield turned an unassisted double play for the losers. Also noted, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Huddy welcomed a son born Sunday, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Cohagan welcomed a son born Saturday.

Logan Methodists Presbyterians Leonard Bloomfield

Relief Bill Allocates 6.5 Million For County Relief Efforts

The $6.5 million relief bill divides 20 percent by population and 80 percent by local relief expenditures in early 1935. Most large counties can tap unspent Carey relief funds and bond powers to supplement state allocations, subject to 1935 limits. Senator Lawrence blasts the compromise as surrender to House demands, warning of widespread hunger and squalor.

Cuyahoga Carey State Relief Commission Lawrence House of Representatives

Survey of Route in Addition Being Made

Logan area survey will map the highway through Dicken Addition today by the county engineer's office for contemplated improvements. Citizens seek bridge correction over Old Town Creek with stakes set for the change. Mrs. McManigal seriously ill at her S Culver Street home with complications.

LOGAN Dicken Addition Old Town Creek Orla Wolfe McManigal B. C. McManigal S. Culver St

Two Arrested After Saturday City Altercation

In a Saturday night incident in the city's west, James Cable suffered a deep laceration to his left palm. Cable and Claude Ralph were arrested on fighting charges. Cable is under physician care. Also, Mrs Edna Smith, a telephone operator, is ill and confined at home.

Logan James Cable Cable Claude Ralph

Delegation Planned for Lancaster District Convention

Will Send Delegates from LOGAN Logan Post of the American Legion to Lancaster next Sunday for the district convention featuring National Commander Ray Murphy and Department Commander Milton Campbell.

Logan Logan Post The American Legion Lancaster Ray Murphy Milton Campbell

Condition Improves for Mrs Emma Brandt After Stroke

Mrs Emma Brandt is reported to be recovering after suffering a stroke of paralysis several weeks ago. Her condition has shown improvement with medical care and rest.

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