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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
12
Rio Rio committee, amid uncertain funding, weighs sponsorship options for an event with potential financial impact and community interest. Officials consider partnerships and costs as organizers seek support.
Logan Post American Legion hosted Judge E L Ewing and Probation Officer Alfred Campbell to discuss child welfare in Hocking County. They urged Legion support for education on juvenile welfare, noted the court’s social focus, and announced a district conference and future junior baseball trophy event.
Mark Wylie earned the win for Fran cis Myers squad over Charles Eberst 6 to 2 in the opening practice game. Nine strikeouts were split among Wylie Cecil Scott and Jimmy McGonagle. Tommy Brehm tripled and Eldon Carr homered for the winners with Jack Brown adding a triple. Joe Thomas team vs Marion Allen set for 6 this evening.
Attendance during the first week totaled 3 004 with an average of about 400 daily. Manager Thomas Bender reports strong public response and notes rising adult participation as the season progresses. The board aims to surpass the opening year’s attendance overall.
Lilian Sparnon Fitzgerald earned a master’s degree from Ohio University this week and joined six other graduates on the honor roll in the graduate college. A former Union Furnace high school faculty member and wife of County Auditor Kenneth Fitzgerald, she wrote a thesis on The Qualifications of the Home Economics Teachers in the Public Schools of Ohio During the School Year of 1938 and 1939.
Logan civil service applicants for postmaster were interviewed this week by a Cincinnati service representative who also spoke with local residents for reactions. The eligibility list is expected soon and an appointment may follow. acting postmaster Paul L. Collison, a veteran clerk, continues in his role.
Mayor Dallas Kinser filed a Republican petition for another term in Logan. Ward Chase planned to seek the Republican auditor nomination, while Herman Leonard was unsure. If no contest emerges within three days, Logan may avoid a primary under new election rules, saving about $700 for eleven precincts.
Logan Hocking County farmers and local business men will gather at the Masonic Social Rooms for a dinner at 6 30. The Order of Eastern Star serves the meal and Elmer Kruse of Columbus will discuss agricultural conservation program features. The aim is to acquaint farmers with the government farm program and plans call for about eighty percent attendance.
Skin testing continued at the county health office as 16 more children were tested, bringing this week’s total to 51. Six of those tested earlier reacted positively and will receive X rays and treatment. more tests will be done next week until all dependent county children are examined.
Logan reports Hocking County tax books are open for collection in all subdivisions. Closing date by law is June 20, with expected extension to July 20 granted by the commissioners.
Logan reports the county highway force will employ roughly 40 men on a full time basis as the summer program shifts into routine. Additional workers will hold part time positions.
Logan seeks state aid to remove the state highway garage from the west Logan entrance right of way and pave West Hunter Street to the corporation line. City officials, led by Mayor Dallas Kinser, want improvements to east and west approaches and the Mulberry Street bridge. A highway department visit and blueprints impressed the state engineer, who pledged consideration.
Logan O Neil Peck Mowery of the city was ordered to bed after a concussion from a pitched ball during a Sunday game in Junction City. He joined two other Maxville youths to play the Junction City team before his physician advised rest for several days.
The Logan High Alumni Association prepared an annual banquet at the Masonic Social Rooms with dinner served by Eastern Stars. Judge Phil Henderson serves as toastmaster as Blanche Thomas gives the welcome and Joe Karshner and Bruce Collison address the classes of 1939 and 1889 respectively. Music includes solos by Bob Price and Bruce Price and a piano duo by Mrs Meade Bowen and Mrs Anthony Toerner. The business session is led by Carlos Brashares, oldest graduate is recognized, then a Beta Hall dance follows.
Logan issued licenses to Leroy C. Marx age 20 bookkeeper son of C W Marx and Mary Wolfe age 19 at home daughter of Roy Wolfe. Robert Guy Lehman age 25 oil worker son of N D Lehman and Annabelle Bernice Blake age 21 at home daughter of Eugene Blake. Delbert Marstiller and wife welcomed daughter weighing nine pounds born Tuesday morning. grandparents Charles Marstiller Nelsonville Rt 2 and Ernest Murray Union Furnace. The baby is named Joyce Colleen.
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