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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1938
Page
10
Roy Wallace, mail and special delivery messenger, has been doing substitute work at the local post office while awaiting civil service exam results for an extra clerk carrier position. Twenty eight applicants took the test. once results are in, one candidate will be chosen to handle the extra duties.
Logan will represent the District American Legion at the state tournament next week after a 15 to 1 victory over Oak Hill in the tourney final. Roy Marshall fired a one hit, seven inning gem with eight strikeouts, and Logan scored seven in the sixth inning to pull away.
Harry Keyes Jr., brick inspector at the Hocking Valley plant, escaped serious harm when his car was struck by a C. and O. switch train near the brick plant Monday morning. He suffered minor cuts and bruises as the train, unloading a car for a bulk filling station, was in the district while Keyes reported for work.
Freight activity on the River Division of the C and O Railroad showed gains last week led by two heavy ore trains through Logan. Other traffic also increased as shipments rose across the division.
State of Ohio Division of Insurance certifies Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Massachusetts complied with Ohio law for mutual insurers. Sworn 1987 statements show assets 724,620.88 liabilities 544,198.87 surplus 190,426.96 with 1947 income 567,004.20 expenditures 534,141.11. official seal and signature of Supt. Robert L. Bowen.
Ohio records show Security Insurance Company of New Haven authorized to operate this year. Financials as of December 31, 1957 report assets 11,005,241.80. liabilities 6,026,?05.27. net assets 5,068,448.52. paid-up capital 7,000,000.00. surplus 3,068,448.58. income 5,145,472.74. expenses 4,740,051.19. Robert L. Bowen signs as Supt. of Insurance with official seal.
Logan fishermen tell two tales as the season peaks. Tom Wolfe, while fishing Harper Run with Harry Sweazy, hooked two catfish on a pair of baits and reeled them in. Earlier, Sweazy hunted frogs at Willow Lake, catching four small ones. Back home, the tiny frogs vanished from the bag, only to be found swallowed by the larger frogs after cleaning.
Eleven 4-H Club members from Hocking County joined roughly 150 youths from Southeastern Ohio at Ross Hocking camp for a week long outing. Councillors Mrs. Arlie Brimner and Miss Ruth Rheinscheid accompanied them. Camp nurse Miss Bertha Madlener provides medical care during the stay. Participants include Frank Lanning Rosemary Brimner Harold Brimner Otto Shaw Carolyn Martin Billie Risch Sue Ellen Risch Carolyn Kline Paul Blosser Rex Dupler Paul Griffith and Rex Burdentine.
Logan scene as Jack Martin Buddy Mootz and Don Smith Huntington appear before Magistrate S B Whitehart for arraignment with State Senator Pat Beacon of West Virginia as their attorney All plead guilty Martin fined 100 dollars with six month driving suspension while Mootz and Smith fined 25 dollars each plus costs
Two marriage licenses were issued in probate court over the weekend. George W. Archer, 22, miner, of Murray City, son of Joseph Archer, wed Virgie Charbo, 27, housekeeper, also of Murray City, daughter of Mrs. Betty Charbo. Charles Elias McManaway, 19, miner, Murray City, son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan T. McManaway, married Susie Anna Hashman, 18, at home in Murray City, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hez Hashman.
An affidavit filed against Jethro Barber of Deenville after a Sunday wreck alleges operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Barber’s car allegedly struck James Winters’s vehicle. he will be arraigned before Mayor Dallas Kinser.
July 1 1938 statement filed by Supt of Insurance shows Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Company with assets 3 860 841 48 liabilities 1 044 502 46 net assets 2 416 239 02 paid in capital 1 000 000 00 surplus 1 816 359 02 income 1 071 613 28 expenditures 1 019 657 91 as of December 31 1987 and the division date noted.
Logan Hocking County reports 1383 persons employed on four WPA projects an increase of four from last week. Workers are spread across local relief and infrastructure efforts supported by the Works Progress Administration.
Firemen were called to the Eberst and Brandt Barber Shop on E Main St at 7 40 p m Monday when smoke filled the building J D Mount who lives in a second floor apartment and members of the Hocking County State Highway Club observed the smoke and spread the alarm Sawdust in a room at the rear of the shop had ignited and was smouldering Chemicals were used to extinguish the fire without loss Main St was crowded with spectators at the scene
The Logan Merchants withdraw from the Logan Softball League due to a heavy out-of-town schedule. They will seek out-of-town dates, and their league spot will be filled by a team called the West End Terrors which has been practicing and pledges to compete well in league play.
Logan G. E. Carr and Thomas Bender spoke to the Logan Rotary Club outlining the pool construction and operation details. Bender, pool manager, and Carr, superintendent of schools, represented the board during the construction program.
The State Tax Commission approved the transfer of $2,100 from the general fund to the road fund in Green Township, noting compliance with law. A final hearing will occur before Judge Phil A. Henderson. In McArthur, a district Eagles meeting is set for Thursday, July 28, with all aeries expected to send large delegations, according to Earl Hood.
Dr. W. B. Lacock and W. F. Smith returned to county health duties after two weeks with Reserve Officers. Lacock trained at Carlisle Barracks Carlisle Pa. Smith at Fort Benjamin Harrison aiding CMTC enrollees. John A. Fickel is reported in fair condition at Cherrington Hospital after major surgery last week. Everett Jacoby reports a second family of tiny squirrels found by road workers near the Charles Heigle farm in Washington Township. Quail are growing tame in the district with a pair nesting in peonies at Frank Courter residence in the eastern city.
Barbara Stanwyck stars with Herbert Marshall in the 20th Century Fox film Always Goodbye at the Athena Theater. The drama showcases 24 costumes by Roger and highlights Stanwyck’s allure in a glamorous role alongside a strong screenplay by Kathryn Scola and Edith Skouras. Ian Hunter leads the cast under director Sidney Lanfield with Darryl F. Zanuck producing.
Logan area social notes list Sunday visits by Mrs. Alex Beattie Miss Christine and Miss Nell Beattie of New Straitsville and Miss Mary Beattie of Columbus to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walters. Other entries mention visits to Camp Lazarus by Dallas Kinser family and R A Henderson party, a Heart attack recovery for H W Harden, and Mrs Poling Gloria Poling visiting Murray City relatives.
Postmaster Logan-Robert resumes duties at the service after a three week absence due to illness described as phlebitus. The report notes all musical instruments are wind instruments requiring vibrating air waves to produce sound.
Glouster defeats Athens State Hospital 15 to 8 with Gibbs earning the win. Sponsored by Kittle Auto Parts Co. Week schedule lists games against Thomas Jewelers Nelsonville, Logan Godman Shoes, Orbiston, and Phi Club Nelsonville. Contact Malcolm Higgins to book Kittle's team.
Consignment of 175 pheasants was received Monday from the State Conservation Department by Deputy Game Protector Edward Eberst. The birds are being distributed in various parts of the county as reports indicate pheasants are increasingly common due to recent releases for propagation.
Approximately 80 requests for disabled voters applications have been received at the county election board office. Many are from rural precincts, according to clerk Carl F. Brandt.
Mayor and Mrs. Dallas Kinser and daughter Martha Ann visited Camp Lazarus Sunday to see their son Jack who spent two weeks there with a Logan Boy Scout group.
Logan Lawrence Phillips is recovering after fracturing the index finger on his left hand. The injury occurred when a board struck his hand while he was working on the WPA project.
Glouster Catholic Church opens its fourth annual vacation school at Holy Cross Church on July 25. Morning programs for children up to 14 run 9 to 9:45 then 9:45 to 10 recess, with afternoon sessions 4 to 5 at Jacksonville. Evening class for high school students and adults runs 7:30 to 8:15 for two and a half weeks with no Saturdays. Topics include Apologetics and religious instruction. A question box is provided in the church vestibule.
Mrs Albert Moody of Taylor Ridge returned home Monday from White Cross Hospital in Columbus after a surgical operation two weeks ago. Her husband accompanied her. Miss Drusilla Snyder, who had an appendectomy at Mercy Hospital in Columbus, returned home to Murray City with her mother Mrs Emmett Snyder. Miss Bertha Hupp of Trimble also returned home after three weeks at Mercy Hospital. All three trips were by Robinson ambulance.
In Columbus Monday night Floyd Gibbons defeated Willis by points in the Gibbons Willis title bout at Hart's Acre. Gibbons, backed by Alec Molnar, showcased greater experience in the second meeting after Willis won the first bout. Possible return match eyed at Glouster arena later this summer.
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