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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1938
Page
10
Logan Firemen under Fire Chief Roy Stallsmith held a Monday practice to test hose lay and transfer from fire plug to pumper at Zanesville Ave. The run achieved a 25 second transfer, well under the 40 second standard, showcasing rapid hose deployment with hydrant and pumper pressure ready for fire attack.
In Athens County Ohio Common Pleas Court Cane No 14667 Athens National Bank sues A Charles V Hester et al and the Sheriff offers for sale at public auction June 20 1938 at 1 30 PM at the east door of the Court House in Athens the described real estate in Waterloo Township consisting of five separate tracts totalling about 150 acres plus minor parcels with minerals excepted and public road rights reserved. Cash in hand required with sales conducted by Sheriff Charles W Bayless Deputy and E Eill Attorney.
Logan-Rural high schools in Hocking County form two softball divisions for next fall with Union Furnace Kesboro and Rockbridge in the eastern half and South Bloomingville Gibisonville and Laurelville in the western half. Two rounds will be played with Murray City and Carbon Hill skipping due to football plans. The two division winners meet for a cup. Basketball and track follow. three basketball officials will be used.
Fees collected at the certificate of title office in May totaled 345.45 dollars. Don Feather, clerk of courts, reports the state received 100.85 dollars and the county 244.60 dollars, reflecting a slight monthly decline.
Plans are for the American Legion Tournament team to hold the first practice at Chieftain Athletic Field at 5 30 on Wednesday evening. Several players who graduated last year will be present to assist with the session.
Ruth Davis reports Ruth Winifred Jackson graduates high school in Columbia with sister Rachel Kathryn already in nurses training. Community members attend visits and gatherings across Grass Run Athens Kananga and Enterprise. Local figures note a misreported car incident and celebrate birthdays and Memorial Day gatherings. Walter Reed noted for his yellow fever work and medical acclaim.
Logan Orin Jay Loolen files for divorce from Yvonne Loolen a resident of Norwalk. They married in Paris France January 10 1920. He a native of Ireland she a French citizen. He enlisted with Britain then U S Army. They lived in Ireland and returned to the United States later naturalized. He works on the road improvement contract at Enterprise and alleges she refused to live with him since August 1937.
Logan resident James Warden was taken into custody Sunday by Police Chief Lew Reynolds on a charge of operating a vehicle with no brakes. Tests showed the car lacked both footbrakes and emergency brakes and he was booked for arraignment before Mayor Dallas Kinser.
A Logan Aerie with 125 members will send delegates to McArthur Thursday evening for the dedication of the New Eagles Hall. Earl Hood, district deputy, will lead the local delegation.
Logan district brief reports 79 year old Logan resident Logan William Risley had a slight stroke Saturday while visiting Oak Grove Cemetery. He was taken to his niece Miss Irma Crow's home and is described as slightly improved.
Logan youths excel in Future Farmer contests with Paul Risch of Logan High School winning first in wool judging at Columbus. Team places sixth statewide. other members Paul Goss and Herbert Engle. Neal Beery places seventh in dairy cattle judging with his team 35th. Delegation of 13 local boys toured Mansfield Canton Wooster Marion Delaware and Columbus. further awards possible as grading continues.
LOGAN A program for the Officers and Advisors conference of 4 H Club leaders is set for Saturday at the Logan High School Building. Faculty will include Mabel Westervelt C County C and C Lang, Columbus, Ross Wright Athens Ruth Rheinscheid Mrs James Smoot and William Miller Logan. A noon potluck dinner precedes demonstrations by Grace Harsh James Guthrie and Janis Carter and the day closes with a party at the Chakeres Theater at 3 o'clock.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Steele of Marion visit the Spencers. Mrs J H Farbearn returns home after a New Lexington trip and lives with Mr and Mrs Joe Farbearn. The Barnharts, Hines, Steward and Eb rest family members from Columbus and Logan visit the Steward home for a Sunday picnic at Old Man s Cave.
Mrs. Peter Shaffer of Green Township marked her 88th birthday with a family dinner at her home on Sunday. She lives with Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter and was joined by several relatives including Joe and [E C] Thompson, Eugene, Geraldine Redick, John George, and Jacob Mohler. Mrs. Sophronia Wolfe, Shaffer's sister, was absent, and Shaffer later visited Wolfe in Nelsonville with Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Thompson. Shaffer remains in good health on the farm bought from Edward Brown 35 years ago when the family moved to Hocking County from Athens County. The note about 30 pet cemeteries in the United States is mentioned.
Mr and Mrs Harrison Rider hosted a Sunday dinner for their son Howard s 21st birthday at New Plymouth. Attendees included numerous Riders Reasoner Moore Six Parsons and Gallagher with music by Miss Reasoner and Mr Gallagher.
The Logan A wheat insurance campaign opens in Hocking County with Pearl McClelland and W H Mowery in charge. Premiums are based on each farm's average loss from 1930 to 1935, insuring 50 to 75 percent of value with payments in wheat or its equivalent. This marks the first offering of such coverage locally.
Shot victim Free man William John gains steady improvement at Cherrington Hospital after chest wound. William Robson of Murray City recovering in hospital from Nelsonville assault last week.
The Sand Run 4-H Club and the Sunshine Sewers met June 1. The advisor gave a knowledge test and all members passed with high grades. A baseball team was organized and a game was scheduled with Carbon Hill. Plans were also made for a social.
A new porch is being built at the Hocking County Jail on South Market Street. Construction began Monday under the direction of William Loomis and Son, local contractors.
Logan Hocking County Board of Elections set the Aug 9 primary ballot count at 4570 Democrat and 5930 Republican ballots totaling 12000. This exceeds the 1936 general election by about 10 percent. A June 15 meeting will purchase supplies and review petitions for county and district offices, with three filings noted: Dr. Walter E. Brehm and Walter North Republicans for the General Assembly and Emanuel Wolfe Democrat for commissioner.
Arrangements set for an outdoor court of honor at Rachelmacher Park at 7 30 p m Wednesday June 15 with Harley Meyer in charge. Gilbert Dye veteran Boy Scout official will be principal speaker and may discuss astronomy if weather is favorable. Event open to visitors.
Logan John Lemon, of Carbon Hill, was arrested Sunday night by Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith and arraigned Monday before Magistrate Frank St. Clair on drunkenness and disorderly conduct. He pled guilty and paid a $2 fine plus costs. Judge Phil Henderson disposed of three criminal cases Monday at Pickaway County Common Pleas Court in Circleville and also heard a divorce action with two alimony motions. He will spend the week in trial work at Circleville.
B A Holl, secretary of the Blue and Gray Trail Association, spoke to the Logan Rotary Club about the trail. He summarized dedicatory ceremonies from Richmond Virginia to Benton Harbor Michigan and said the association will boost publicity to encourage travel along the north south route.
A London transport report notes that over 98,000 umbrellas are left on buses and trains annually. The phenomenon highlights gaps in passenger mindful behavior and prompts calls for clearer reminders and lost‑and‑found reforms.
Mrs Marcus Collins of Union Furnace remains in serious condition at Cherrington Hospital after a second operation on the latter part of the week. She suffers from a gangrenous condition of the leg.
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