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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1937

Page

16

Logan City Council Refers Sewer Request To Finance Unit

Logan held a brief session Tuesday night tabling the barber licensing ordinance on its second reading. Raymond Goss urged a 291 foot sanitary sewer along Church Street to serve four families. the request was referred to the finance committee and service director as Councilman Kinser suggested.

Logan Council Logan Raymond Goss Church St Riff Ave W. A. Henderson Kinser

Inspection tour begins for Bever and Morris filtration project

Service Director R R Loomis started an inspection tour Tuesday to review proposed filtration plant construction. Bever and Morris contractors, low bidders at 19 450 dollars, prepared local plans. Award expected before week end with work to start within ten days after signing.

Logan—Service R. R. Loomis Bever Morris

City council addresses cemetery fund and lane vacation

Treasurer Mark Ricketts seeks action on the mausoleum endowment fund with a resolution due at the next meeting. He is authorized to retire 1000 from N Mulberry Street sewer bonds. The cemetery committee will seek a salary solution for the sexton amid proposed changes. An ordinance to vacate Chevy Lane was read for first time as officials study it. Mayor Fitzgerald calls for action on cleanup and a dedicated fund.

Mark Ricketts Council Mausoleum N. Mulberry St Chevy Lane N. Spring St Chieftain Athletic Field Kenneth Fitzgerald

Conscience Troubles Man Surrenders to Sheriff

Clyde Lavey of Jackson surrendered to Sheriff Joe Farbearn after confessing to stealing about $15 from his employer in Battle Creek Michigan. He said intoxication led to the act and wished to return the money. Battle Creek authorities were notified and Lavey remained jailed locally.

Logan Clyde Lavey Jackson Joe Farbearn Battle Creek Mich Lavey Farbearn

50 Acre Harvest Opens In Green Township Wheat

Harvesting began late Monday as Fred Graham, Green Township farmer, operated a new combine on the R. B. Longstreth farm near Union Furnace. Graham has been assisting several farmers in Green and Starr Townships with his machine.

LOGAN R. B. Longstreth Union Furnace Fred Graham Green Township Graham Green Starr ‘Townships

Legal Notice in Athens County Ohio Deed Cancellation Case

Pat Moran files petition in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio seeking cancellation of a deed to real estate in two tracts totaling about 136 acres. Defendants William J Moran Florence Moran Marie Donnalley and Henrietta Dugan must answer by September 1937.

William J Moran N. Garfield Ave Scranton Marie Donnatley Florence Moran Fillmore Ave Beranton Henrietta Dugan William Walden Hallett M. P Scott Torch Oho Marietta Road M. L. Hallett Athens Malisty Ohio Athens County Saides Pat Moran Y & Rowland

Hard Luck Logan Faces String of Setbacks in July

Clifford Poling notes Logan a county jail prisoner endured misfortune in July. Arrested July 2 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, Logan was fined and jailed, then served with a divorce summons. He sold the car, and a civil action for money followed.

Logan Clifford Poling

Aid Offered In Squirrel Case Headed To Appeals

Logan reports Prosecutor Lappen plans to take the Dennis squirrel hunting case to the court of appeals after Magistrate Stephenson found Dennis guilty and fined him. Judge Henderson reversed, saying the Conservation Council lacked authority to set hunting rules. AG Herbert S. Duffy offered aid, signaling a possible Ohio Supreme Court test.

Common Pleas Court Henderson Conservation Council Ohio Supreme Court Attorney General's Office Lappen

Logan man arrested for 25th DUI in Hocking County

Logan resident T. E. McCutcheon Benneville was arrested late Monday by Sheriff Joe Farbearn on W Hunter St for driving under the influence. He allegedly forced the officer's car to the curb. He pleaded not guilty and posted 300 bond. Eleven men are jailed for DUI, with another released Tuesday.

Logan T. E. McCutcheon Benneville Joe Farbeann W. Hunter St Hocking County Farbearn McCutcheon Phil Henderson

Schultz Tavern Tiff Brings Six Arrests

A disturbance at Schultz beer parlor in South Bloomingville led to six arrests with more expected. Mrs Clarence Schultz faced assault charges and was bound over to the grand jury on $300 bond. Charles Howdyshell and Clarence Durst pled guilty to assault and battery and were fined $50 plus costs. Earlier fines were imposed on Raymond Burger, Leroy Simms and Ira Adams.

Logan South Bloomingville Joe Farbearn Clarence Schultz S. B. Whitehart Charles Howdyshell Clarence Durst Ralph Couden Raymond Burger Leroy Simms Ira Adams

Logan Shoe Worker Dies in Columbus

Funeral services for Arnold Custer 72 a Logan shoe worker were held 9 am Tuesday at St John Catholic Church. He died Sunday evening in a Columbus hospital after a month of illness from hardening of the arteries. He is survived by sister Mrs Martha Stinken Covington Ky. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

LOGAN St. John Catholic Church Arnold Custer Columbus James T. Nevin Custer Martha Stinken Covington Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan Miss Ardis Steward Heads to Columbus as Secretary

Steward, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Steward of this city, left Sunday for Columbus to assume duties as a secretary in the office of Governor Martin L Davey.

Logan Ardis Steward Oscar Steward Columbus Martin L. Davey

Soil Conservation Office Moves to Ambrose Hotel Building

The Logan Hocking County Soil Conservation Committee relocated its offices on Tuesday from the Theodore C. Johnson building on KK Main Street to a new suite in the Ambrose Hotel Building.

LOGAN Hocking County Soil Conservation Committee Theodore C. Johnson KK. Main St Ambrose Hotel

Ice Cream Social By 4-H Clubs Planned At New Plymouth

New Plymouth 4-H boys and girls clubs host an ice cream social on school grounds Wednesday evening July 28. The event serves sandwiches cake ice cream and fruit punch from 6 o clock with games starting at 8 50.

New Plymouth

Barkley names Minton assistant to Senate Democrats

Political observers say Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley has appointed Senator Sherman Minton of Indiana as his assistant. The move is viewed as weakening the influence of the southern Old Guard, which had long dominated Democratic Senate majorities.

Senate Alben Barkley Sherman Minton Indiana Senate Democrats Old Guard

Kiwanis Club Chooses Tuesday Sport Outing

Kiwanis members enjoyed a Tuesday outing at Hocking Valley Country Club grounds with afternoon and evening activities. Dinner was served by Mrs. Hat tie Starcher. Driving and putting contests followed, plus horseshoes and other outdoor games, with some members arriving early for golf. Joe Chase led the entertainment committee with country club officials assisting.

LOGAN

Suit for Divorce Filed by Wife

Gladys Croff files for divorce from Carl Groff in Kentucky alleging neglect and cruelty. They wed Sept 25 1933 at Catlettsburg and have no children. She says he struck her July 2 1937, left home July 24, and seeks a restraining order and restoration of her prior name Gladys Derr.

Logan Gladys Croff Carl Groff Catlettsburg

Mrs. Ruth Harris Dies in Columbus Hospital

Mrs. Ruth Harris wife of Phillip Harris died in Columbus hospital Monday night four weeks after seeking treatment for carcinoma. Survived by husband and three sons Phillip Jr Frederick and Donald and her mother Mrs Margaret Miccals of Logan Services set for 9 am Thursday at St John Catholic Church Rev James T Nevin to preside Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan Ruth Harris Phillip Harris Columbus Phillip, Jr Frederick Donald Margaret Miccals St. John's Catholic Church James T. Nevin Oak Grove Cemetery

Scouts Head to Camp Lazarus for Two-Week Session

LOGAN A group of Logan Boy Scouts left this morning for Camp Lazarus where they will remain two weeks. Participating scouts include Curtis Henders son Paul, Eldon Carr, Jonas Morris, Bob Brown, Bill Wolfe, Jack Farbear, Tom Campbell, Tommy Grooms, Mark Lohr, Hunter Burt, and Frank and Donald Lanning.

LOGAN Camp Lazarus Curtis Paul Henderson Eldon Carr Jonas Morris Bob Brown Bill Wolfe Jack Farbear Tom Campbell Tommy Grooms Mark Lohr Hunter Burt Frank Donald Lanning

Teams meet tonight at fairground diamond double header

The Logan Methodists and Independents of the Junior League plan a 6 o'clock game tonight at the fairground diamond. On Thursday evening Nelsonville faces the State Insurance team in another matchup.

Logan—Methodists and Independents Nelsonville

Sand Run Sunshine Sewers 4 H Club Plans Picnic

The Sand Run Sunshine Sewers 4 H Club met at Miss Betty Hemrick’s home on July 21 to finalize plans for a club picnic. Ten members attended and several girls have dresses ready for the club exhibit. Refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs. Mary Beal, Mrs. Opal Snider, Mrs. Freda Bruce, and Mrs. Martha Hemrick. The next meeting will be at Miss Elaine North’s home.

Sand Run Sunshine Sewers 4-H Club Betty Hemrick Mary Beal Opal Snider Freda Bruce Martha Hemrick Elaine North

Plan Church Benefit Euchre Party in New Straitsville

St Augustine Church hosts a benefit euchre party Friday July 30 at the K of P Hall New Straitsville with play at 8 pm. Lunch, games and dancing follow. Music by Mc Quade Orchestra.

Plan Church New Straitsville St. Augustine Church K. of P. Hall McQuade

Logan Brief Social Notes and Local Visits

Logan brief items note picnics and social gatherings for local families. J W King and Erwin Matheny families joined a Company G reunion and L A Ross of Richmond arrived for a month with the Millers. Margaret Woodruff and son Billy of Bellefontaine visit old Logan friends.

J. W. King Akron Erwin Matheny Harry Mack Company G L. A. Ross Richmond William Miller Logan Logan Margaret Woodruff Billy Bellefontaine Logan

Picnic Held All Day at Cantwell Cliffs by Logan Women

An all day picnic occurred Tuesday at Cantwell Cliffs organized by Logan women who prepared dinner and supper at the park. Attendees included Mrs. Elsie Tenny Fuller of Oxford Michigan Mrs. Harold Techau Mrs. John A. Wellman Mrs. A. K. Smith Mrs. Charlotte Strentz Mrs. J. D. Sanderson Mrs. Walter Kleinschmidt Mrs. John E. Krieg Mrs. Anthony Toerner Mrs. Meade Bowen and Miss Jessie McManigal.

Cantwell Cliffs Logan Park Elsie Tenny Fuller Oxford, Mich Harold Techau John A. Wellman A. K. Smith Charlotte Strentz J.D. Sanderson Walter Kleinschmidt John E. Krieg Anthony Toerner Meade Bowen Jessie McManigal

Firefighters Quell Rubbish Blaze at Logan Residence

Firemen responded to a rubbish fire at the Jennie Price home on N Orchard St Tuesday afternoon. The flames menaced a rear outbuilding but were quickly put out with only slight damage to the structure.

Logan Jennie Price N. Orchard St

Chauncey School Commencement Set For VBS Week

Chauncey Daily reports vacation Bible School ends with commencement exercises Thursday at 7 30 pm in the Church of Christ directed by Miss Marie Stowe. Students perform songs drills and memory work at the church while Parish House hosts handwork display and ice cream bar sale. Rev Gilbert Courtney will speak and invites all interested observers.

Chauncey Church of Christ Marie Stowe Gilbert Courtney

Rev Ray Greene to Fill Chauncey Pulpit on Wednesday

Community notes list a Chauncey M E Church service with Rev Ray Greene speaking at 7 30 PM on Wednesday. Several local residents host and visit relatives across Chauncey Millfield Glouster and Nelsonville while attending camp meetings and homecomings.

Honor Dr Learned 94 With Birthday Dinner

Civil War veteran Dr. A J Learned born in Dover Township celebrated his ninety fourth birthday on Wednesday July 28 at his Millfield home. A family gathering of 25 relatives was held hosted by his daughter Mrs Viola Wade with dinner served cafeteria style and guests including the Learned and Wade families.

Chauncey A. J. Learned Dover Township Millfield Learned Viola Wade George Learned Lucy Norris Fern Norris Robert Learned Nancy Carrol Donald Norris Margaret Foley Columbus George Shaner Nelsonville William Matson Mabel Smith Bill Bert Smith Bert Learned Ruth Wade Mary Wade Hubert Wade Ernest Wade

Chauncey Dinner Honored Guests From Local, Kentucky

Mr. and Mrs. Tho mas Fennell hosted a Sunday chicken dinner at Chauncey for guests including Mr. and Mrs. James Foster and son Gene from Ashland Kentucky Miss Vergie Fennell from Ashland and Clarke Preston of Chauncey with Glenna Carr of Crooksville.

Chauncey Thomas Fennell James Foster Gene Vergie Fennell Ashland Clarke Preston Glenna Carr Crooksville

Chauncey White Ash Local 3863 to Meet July 29

Chauncey White Ash Local No 3863 will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday morning July 29 at 9 30 oclock at the mine. Secretary W L Grandstaff Chauncey announced the details.

Chauncey — White Ash Local No. 3863 W. L. Grandstaff Chauncey

Naomi Chauncey hosts benefit social at Plains M E Church

The Chauncey Naomi Class of The Plains M E Church will hold a benefit social on the church lawn Friday night at 7 o'clock. Home-made ice cream and cake will be sold.

Chauncey Naomi Plains M. E. Church

Dailey Family Holds Annual Reunion at Lower Plains

The Dailey family reunion took place Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Grant in Lower Plains. Relatives and friends attended a cafeteria luncheon on the lawn followed by a religious service conducted by Rev. Mrs. Bettina Farley.

Chauncey Dailey Earl Grant Lower Plains Bettina Farley

Set Another Mark Logan County Dealers Hit 50 Month

With a total of 41 new car sales listed on Tuesday county dealers appeared poised to surpass the 50 mark for the fifth straight month.

LOGAN

CCC Logan-Hocking County enrolls second CCC contingent

Six of seven applicants for July CCC enrollment at Camp Nelson have been accepted. Enrolled are Conrad M. Clouston of Carbon Hill, Paul H. Davis of Nelsonville Route 1, Charles H. Gears, Ralph Potter and Eugene Powell of Glouster Route 4, and Harry K. Nixon of New Straitsville Route 1.

Logan Hocking County CCC Camp Nelson Conrad M. Clouston Carbon Hill Paul H. Davis Nelsonville Charles H. Gears Ralph Potter Eugene Powell Glouster Harry K. Nixon New Straitsville

Logan crowd heads to Columbus for All Star game

Among Logan residents who traveled to Columbus Tuesday evening for the All Star baseball game were Custodian Jack Spence of the courthouse, William Spence, and Carl Larimer.

Logan Columbus Jack Spence William Spence Carl Larimer

Cook and Waldron duo plan Canada vacation

Logan says Mr and Mrs Mon Cook and Mr and Mrs J B Waldron will leave Monday for a two week trip to Canada. They will fish at Dyer's Bay then visit Toronto during the excursion.

Logan Mon Cook J. B. Waldron Canada Dyer’s Bay Toronto

Plains Scouts Enjoy Evening Hike and Campfire

Scoutmaster Don Nelson led Troop 79 of The Plains on a Monday hike to Hamley Creek. Donald Barrows won a nature study contest recognizing 20 species. After a cool swim, potatoes and kabob style steaks were cooked, followed by stories and songs by campfire.

Plains Don Nelson the Plains Hamley Creek Donald Barrows Ray McGraner Billy Evans Gerald Olson Charles McAllister Donald Stauffer Boyd Yates Robert McGra

Home accidents cause twice as many Ramsey County deaths as traffic

A St Paul statement shows home accidents killed 153 people in Ramsey County last year, while traffic mishaps caused 82 deaths. The report highlights accidents in and around homes as the leading cause of county fatalities.

ST. Paul Ramsey County

Notice of West State Street improvement assessment Athens Ohio

The assessment for improving West State Street from Court Street west line to 910 feet northwest of the starting point by grading draining curbing and related costs will be on file for public inspection in the city of Athens Ohio. Objections must be written and filed within five weeks from the date of the notice as stated by Clerk H Harris after council approval on July 19 1937.

West State St Court Street Athens Ohio City of H. Harris

Two Injured When Auto Turns Over in Ohio Crash

Hubert Lowery and his son Jack of Chauncey Ohio were injured when their car overturned after being blinded by another vehicle’s lights. They were taken to Mercy Hospital Columbus. Jack may have a fractured skull. Lowery is son of Pearl and the Chauncey family. Effie Mullins Lowery is daughter of James and Mullins.

Chauncey Hubert Lowery Jack Orient Mercy Hospital Columbus Lowery Pearl Lowery Effie Mullins James Mullins

Wallace Six Dies at Chauncey on Tuesday

Wallace Six 76, longtime Chauncey resident, died at his Main Street home Tuesday night after a brief illness. Survived by daughter Mrs. Alice Glass and several grandchildren. He had lived with granddaughter Mrs. Selah Wade. wife died years ago from burns. Funeral plans incomplete.

Chauncey—Wallace Six Chauncey and

Boy fights crocodile to save himself at riverbank

A native boy herding cattle near the Niellele River in Transvaal battled a crocodile. He dug his fingers into the predator's nostrils, forcing the beast to release him after suffering a leg injury.

Pietersburg Transvaal

Repair Efforts Advance After Chauncey Tornado Damage

Many brick homes on May Avenue Chauncey damaged by weeks old tornado are being rebuilt and residents are moving back in. In Chauncey Rev James T Maffin of Marion began a Holiness Church revival at New Town near Murray City with an all day meeting and basket dinner planned for Sunday.

Chauncey Sunday Creek Co May Ave James T. Maffin Marion Vera Bridgewater New Town Murray City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Shoe Move Soil Office Kiwanis Club Roy Funk Clarence Phillips Chan Reynolds Myrtle Glass Doris Keller Jeannette Richards Georgia Leonard Helen Margie Mona Funk United Brethren Choir Fickel Marion Township Chauncey School Vacation Bible Group Chauncey Socials Ray Greene M. E James E. Love Mabel Weber Dale John Guess Gwendolyn, Glouster Learned Matson Elizabeth Waldie New Straisville Elaine McKinney Bedford William Maffin Vera Bridgewater Nazarene Church Ferrel Salem Fennell Catharine Courtney Christine Brown Dr. Learned Plains Scouts Wright Zenner Cretonne Vy Price Household Finance Family Finances Household Finance Corporation Union Trust Parkersburg Edgar A NBC WPAR Wallace Sunda Cincinnati Lee Baltimore & Ohio
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