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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1935

Page

12

Montpelier Too Fast for Local Junior League Baseball

Logan's Logan entry in the state tournament was eliminated Monday at Columbus 19 to 6 by Montpelier, a four year high school unit from District One known for power hitting. Horn led Logan with three safeties, Ralston turned a hidden ball trick, and Swaim started on the mound before Leonard finished. Local fans stayed for the Legion banquet and the Columbus versus Louisville game, returning Wednesday morning.

Logan Columbus Montpelier Horn Brown Ralston Leonard Webb Swaim American Legion Louleville Red Bird Stadium Ewald Schmitter James Branigan G. BE. Carr John EB. Krieg Clinton Webb Carr Mr. Schmitter J. R. Ralston Merle Karshner B. W. Wright Walter Leonard Harry Heinlein

Council Must Pick Member

Logan city council faces a vacancy in the Fourth Ward after Frank Weis’s death. With one member away and only five on the council a full vote is unlikely. A pending resolution may seek gas rate survey by utility engineers.

Logan Fourth Frank Weis J. M. Meldrim i Michigan Cit Gerald W. Lanning Utility Commission

Picnic Set for Aug 2 Heads Logan State Picnic

Logan state highway employees plan a big Lake Myers picnic on Aug 2 led by B. W. Wright and J. R. Ralston. A large delegation is expected from Logan as Mrs. Luther Blair of Kentucky undergoes major surgery at Cherryton Hospital after being brought from Starr Township.

Lake Myers B. W. Wright J. R. Ralston Logan Luther Blair Kentucky Cherrington Hospital Starr Township

Inspection of City Records Begins By State Auditor Deputy

A deputy from the state auditor's office began inspecting city records Monday morning. Inspector Gallagher, long in charge of local inspections, is set to join later the same day.

Logan State Auditors Office Gallagher

Logan Society Notes Highlights Local Visits and Picnics

Logan society members and guests attend Bridge Club at Mrs. Lehman’s home with six substitutes. Residents and visitors from Columbus, Springfield, Lancaster, and Glenroy joined gatherings, picnics at Rising Park and Black Jack Camp, and a wedding trip return to Indiana with plans to settle in Columbus.

W. H. Campbell Grendon James Carl Stevens Springfield Edwin James Glenroy Logan Judson Shriner Black Jack Camp Shriner Mon Cook Joe Jane Karshner City Raymond Summers Indiana Columbus Mr. Summers

Logan Residents Share Weekend Movements

City residents report travel and visits on the weekend with Logan locals visiting Columbus Lancaster and Capital City. Notable mentions include Mrs Edward McGonagie hosting Miss Kathryn Jaynes of Shawnee, Rev Elmer Bies in Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Ralph Yontz in Columbus. Samuel Rothman formerly of Cleveland and Mrs Simon Derr of Bremen are listed as visitors.

Edward McGonagie This City Samuel Rothman Cleveland Logan Simon Derr Bremen John F. Bond Ralph Yontz Columbus Merle Karshner Capital City

Warner Group Committees Meet at Glouster Tonight

Tubercular cattle testing will begin Wednesday in Hocking County under Dr. Bashore of the state department of agriculture. The work is expected to take six to eight weeks with 8 000 to 9 000 cattle in the county. Tests were last done in 1931 and the next in 1936, but funding allows a 1936 start to keep the county in the certified class.

Hocking County

Pre-School Clinics Held at Logan

Dr. C. P. Swett city health commissioner conducts pre-school clinics at central east and west grade buildings. Forty children examined across two sessions with cooperation from several city parent teacher associations.

Togan C. P. Swett

Misfortune Follows Haydenville Family

Reports indicate the Wolfe family of Haydenville suffers repeated tragedies. A fatal accident Saturday morning killed Mrs. Henderson Wolfe and severely injured Mr. Wolfe while two of the Fling daughters drowned weeks earlier in the Maumee River. Wolfe shows signs of improvement at Cherrington Hospital.

Logan Wolfe Haydenville Henderson Wolfe Dever Fling Maumee Filing

Injured Perry Township Youth Lacks Funds for Care

Logan reports a Perry Township youth Kenneth Robinson wounded by gunfire during a federal search ten days ago near his home. Officials say no federal provision for care exists and the trustees have no funds. the family cannot cover the case.

Logan Kenneth Robinson Perry Township Robinson

Warner Water Conservation to Hold Committee Meeting

A meeting of all members of the Warner Water Conservation association committees will be held at the mayor's office in this city at 7:30 this evening. Several matters of vital interest to the organization will be discussed.

Glouster Warner Water Conservation Association

Glouster Man Marries Goose Run Resident

Fred Householder head mechanic for Murphy Motor Co. Glouster and Miss Sue Zockine Goose Run were married in Covington Kentucky on Monday. They planned a brief trip to Virginia and West Virginia before returning home to Maple Street. The bride is a Trimble Township schoolteacher who taught last year in Green's Run Schools.

Glouster Fred Householder Murphy Motor Co Sue Zockine Goose Run Covington

Visit Returns for Leadbetter Family from Marion Center

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Leadbetter and daughter Mrs. C. R. White returned Sunday from Marion Center Pennsylvania where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Leadbetter and two children En route they stopped in Clarksburg West Virginia to visit Mrs. Everett Leadbetter and children who had spent two weeks with relatives in that city

Glouster W. W. Leadbetter C. R. White Athens Marion Center Everett Leadbetter Clarksburg W. Va

Driver Fined 25 on Charge of Patrolman

Charles Padoski of Jacksonville was arrested Sunday for reckless driving and pled guilty in Justice William Ellis court. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs, paid part, and gave security for the balance. State Patrolman F E Bollia said brakes on the car were practically useless.

Glouster Charles Padoski Jacksonville Court of Justice Wiliam Ellis Padoski F. E. Bollia Bollia

Logan Youth Enjoys First Trip to Columbia Baseball Event

William Spence Jr of Logan Junior High School joined classmates taken to Columbia for a baseball tournament. It was his first visit to the city where he found many attractions beyond the game.

Logan Columbia William Spence, Jr Spence Logan Junior High School

Lodge at Jacksonville Holds Monthly Club Meeting

The July meeting of the Past Noble Grands Club was hosted by Mrs. Joseph Watson with Mrs. Martha Kioh presiding. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Kioh and Mrs. Robert Grimm, with consolation prizes to Mrs. William Hallam and Mrs. Walter Hilt.

Jacksonville Noble Grands Club Joseph Watson Martha Kioh Kioh Robert Grimm William Hallam Walter Hilt Mary Alice Hallam Mary Alice Ruth Ann Phillips Frank Dunnevy Maude Davis John Davis Martha Kloh William Kalt Harold Phillips Ida B. Davia

First Ore Shipment Of Year Through Logan

The first ore shipment of the year on the River Division of the Cnde. Railroad passed through Logan on Monday morning. It consisted of cars and was bound for the Wheeling Steel Corporation. Crew member Judson Shriner, recently off duty, rejoined the train crew that day.

Logan River Cnde Wheeling Steel Corporation Judson Shriner

Karshner Family Set Ninth Reunion at Griggs Dam

Logan area notices announce the Karshner family ninth annual reunion on Sunday August 18 at Shelter House No 3 Griggs Dam north of Columbus. Relatives from the district will attend and Mrs Jeannette Karshner serves as secretary of the association.

Logan Karshner Griggs Dam Columbus Shelterhouse No. 3 Jeannette Karshner

Wheat Yield Reported as Good in Hocking County

Sept 5 report from W. Arnold at the county home farm notes threshing Monday. One tract yielded 36 bushels per acre and another 30, totaling an average of 32 bushels per acre. It stands as one of the best yields in the area.

LOGAN Hocking County W. Arnold Ray Griggs Perry County

Disturbance leads to intoxication arrest on Gallagher Avenue

Leo Richards was arrested Saturday night after a disturbance at his Gallagher Avenue home. Patrolman George Jur genamier charged him with intoxication.

Logan James Ruff Taken Into Custody On Paternity Charge

Logan James Ruff of Marion Township was taken into custody Monday by Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith on a paternity charge. He appeared for arraignment before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart.

Logan James Ruff Marion Township Nellis Smith S. B. Whitehart

Leaguers resume schedule as Methodist United Brethren clash

Logan reports the Junior Leaguers return from Columbus for a state tournament, paving the way for an evening clash between the league leading Methodists and United Brethren. Rain delayed earlier meetings, so they have not met this season. John Liff buys the North Street property from the First Rempel National Bank receiver and plans to move his family there.

Logan Columbus Methodists United Brethren John Liff North Street Jefferson Jones Rempel National Bank Liff

Local Social News From Glouster and Nearby Areas

Mr and Mrs Edward Harry hosted guests Friday including Mrs Watt McDonald G J Chappelear Dias Deal of Jacksonville Mrs William Ebert Canton and Mrs Leonard Burgard with son Richard of Pittsburgh. Burgard and son and Ebert returned home Sunday after visiting relatives in Athens Jacksonville Glouster Zanesville and Columbus.

Glouster Edward Harry Watt McDonald G. J. Chappelear Dias Deal Jacksonville William Ebert Canton Leonard Burgard Richard Pittsburgh Athens Gilouster Zanesville Columbus

Local collision on Front Street Short Street intersection

Two vehicles operated by Ray Kline and Roy Conkle were in a noninjury crash at the Front Street Short Street intersection Monday evening.

Logan Ray Kline Roy Conkle Front Street Short Street

Logan Declares End to Local Quarantine

City health commissioner Dr. C. P. Swett says the quarantine against contagious diseases is lifted. Measles previously reported are now eliminated and no active cases remain.

Logan C. P. Swett

Miss Norman Leading hau visits Columbus with Leadinghauser family

Miss Norman Leadinghaus, employed in Columbus, spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs C C Leadinghaus.

Trimble Norman Leadinghau Columbus C. C. Leadinghaus

First Baptist Church Class Holds July Meeting in Glouster

GLOUSTER No 2 class of the First Baptist Church met in July at Miss Beulah Morris’s Morgan Street home. President Mrs. Helen Leach led. One new member, Mrs Josephine Williams, joined. Program featured duets by Ethel Williams Arvena Johnson with Morris on piano, a recitation by Gloria Williams, and solo by Alverna Johnson. Refreshments served to officers and members including Rev G J Johnson. Next gathering set for Aug 6 at Gladys Viney’s Fairlawn Avenue home.

Helen Leach Josephine Williams Gladys Viney Kate Johnson Mary Straughter Anna Mayles Effie Brown Wiley Harris G. J. Johnson Clifford Johnson Mia Fairlawn Avenue

Ohio Collieries to face Murray Fagies in twilight game

The Ohio Collieries team will play a twilight baseball contest against the Murray Fagies on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The game is scheduled at the Carbon Hill grounds.

Louster Ohio Collieries Murray ‘ Fagies Carbon Hill

Local Schools Plan Textbook Changes This Fall

Logan area schools will adopt new textbooks in history and hygiene this fall. Teachers met to review recommendations and discuss additional changes while noting that free textbooks will ease financial concerns for patrons.

Logan

Hensel Returns to Hospital After Route 56 Attack

George Hensel of Columbus is readmitted to Cherrington Hospital after an earlier head injury from a 1934 attack on the H. Godman Company truck on Route 56 in Vinton County. He remains in the hospital several days as dizziness linked to the head injury is treated.

Logan George Hensel Columbus Cherrington Hospital H. ©. Godman Vinton County Hensel

Electrification Considered by Falls Township Farmers

Farmers near Union Church in Falls Township discuss a potential electrification program. A late week meeting produced no definite action. About 12 farm homes would be served and investor F. E. Weinrich of the city shows interest in securing electric service.

Logan Union Church Falls Township F. E. Weinrich

Mayor Fitzgerald Relapses After Brief Illness

Logan mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald, who had been improving after several days of illness, relapsed Monday while visiting his office. He became overheated last week and a number of arraignments scheduled for Monday evening were postponed.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

Patrol cites four drivers for cutting out window openings

Police began a week end campaign targeting drivers who operate with cut outs open. Four men were cited to appear before Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald by Patrolman George Jurgensmier. The men named are Robert Marshall, Ralph Adcock, Woodrow Kalklesch, and Joshua Wahl. Affidavits have been filed against each.

Logan Kenneth R. Fitzgerald George Jurgensmier Robert Marshall Ralph Adcock Woodrow Kalklesch Joshua Wahl

Logan Police File Two Charges Against James Heft

James Heft faces two charges after a Saturday night arrest by Chief Lew Reynolds. Items found in his possession led to a charge of stealing clothing from a local store, along with an intoxication charge.

Logan James Heft Lew Reynolds

Mrs. Hart Dies in Lancaster After Brief Illness

Lancaster mourns Mrs. William Hart, formerly of Logan, who died Sunday evening after a short illness. Funeral rites set for 2 PM Wednesday in Lancaster.

William Hart Logan Lancaster

Home-Coming at Taylor Ridge Draws 125 for Dinner

Taylor Ridge Church of Christ held a Sunday home coming with morning and afternoon services led by Rev. Gilbert Cortney Chauncey. About 125 attended the noon basket dinner. Speakers included Rev. Miles Hoon of New Marshfield and Rev. David Morris of Glouster.

Taylor Ridge Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Gilbert Courtney Chauncey David Morris Glouster Church Miles Hoon New Marshfield Bible School C. M. Anglin Ladies’ Aid Society

Chauncey Personal Notices Spread Across Counties

Chauncey residents and relatives attend Grange events and visits in Athens Millfield Greenfield Columbus and surrounding areas. Families including the Gillespie Ferrel Morrison Ogg Myers Civille and Howard circles are noted as visiting kin and returning from hospitals and trips.

Chauncey Willie Bacon Springfield Til Henry Myers John Civille John Mary Civille Newark Lancaster Coshocton Loretta Ogg Richard Greenfield O. Stanley Howard Millfield New Bedford Mia Watt Ferrel Dwight Columbus

Miner Loses Finger At Drydock Mine No 255

Frank Snyder of Oregon Ridge employed at Mine No 255 in Drydock had the middle finger of his right hand crushed at work on Friday requiring amputation. He is under care of a Gloucester physician.

Chauncey Frank Snyder Oregon Ridge Drydock Snyder

Seven Mines Reporting Work In Chauncey District

Chauncey Mine 25 of Manhattan Coal Co. was marked up for work Tuesday. Seven mines in the district reported work today. Others on the active list are Nos 15 107 Ohio No 1 Kimberly Lick Run and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Manhattan Coal Co Ohio Kimberly Lick Run Black Diamond

Youth clash injures trio in Zagreb flag incident

Three young men carrying a Yugoslav flag were seriously wounded Monday when attacked by a crowd of young Croats in Zagreb. The incident underscores tensions between ethnic groups in the capital amid ongoing nationalist strains.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Zagreb

Mutton-bird oil richer in vitamins than cod liver oil

Australian study finds oil from the mutton-bird yielding vitamins at sixty times the level of cod liver oil. Researchers compare nutrient content and potential health benefits, highlighting significant differences in vitamin concentration between the two fats.

Mrs George Blac Dies in Granteo Funeral Held Monday

Mrs George Blac died in Granteo and funeral services were held Monday at the Sugar Creek Holiness Church with Rev B Holiness Church regular pastor presiding. Pallbearers included Neighbors of Mrs and Mr Power and Mr Bridgewater.

Chauncey George Blac Granteo Sugar Creek Holiness Church Mr. Power B Bridgewater Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eer Hocking Weis Inspects Records Glouster, Ohio Boots Mallory Frankie Darm Dom Darrow Lone Rider Buck Jones Sun Clive Ronald Colman Loretta Young Logan Society Notes Mra William Lehman W. C. Adair C. D. Notestone Emma Floyd Ruth Heft Mildred Lehman Evan Smith Martha of 8. C. Smith George Lehman Minnie McBroom Donald Heft W. P. Heft Mina Madalene Mohler Charles Mohler Phyllis Albert J. F. Rutgers Mary Ellen Carl C. Poling Fern Ruth Rising Park Bernice Redd Jean Loomis Howard and Morton Epstein Eugenia Weinrich Forest E. Weinrich John McBroom Elmer Siegal Phyllis Leonard Stanley St. Clair Elmer Bies Robert Keynes Burt Lake Mich Kathryn Jaynes Shawnee Warner Group Department of Agriculture Capital Isaac Wilson Outfitters Lodge Nineveh Rebekah Lodge Baptist Church Fitzgerald Il PHI Sigs Carpenter Maytags Scott Branigan Carpenters Lucille Robinette Stewart and Victor A. E. McConkey E. Gillespie Allen Chadwell Kathryn Gillespie May Howard Trimble Grange No. 1830 Dorothy Howard Ebon Gillespie Bennie Fe South Court Street Russia Elizabeth Hawes New York Blackford Fg Conducte Veo Rose Rely Francis McCy Meyder Hixson Signia Zenner Floor
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