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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1937

Page

12

Lancaster Pastor Defends Military Preparedness Talk

Rev. Fred Randolph of Lancaster spoke to the Logan Rotary Club on National Defense from a chaplain’s view. He argued preparation for war deters war and urged prudent electors to choose senators wisely. Harley Meyer touched on a proposed Ohio judiciary amendment. Guests included George Whiley and G R Robison.

Logan Fred Randolph Lancaster Logan Rotary Club Randolph Ohio National Guard China England Ethiopia Europe United States Russia National Guard Harley Meyer Ohio George Whiley G. R. Robinson Columbus

Logan Council Delays Special Meeting On Filtration Plant Aid

Plans for a special Logan City Council session to approve a supplemental appropriation for the filtration plant construction have been postponed. Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald says engineers are preparing plans and specifications and the item will likely be ready for the regular session next week.

Logan Logan City Kenneth Fitzgerald

Juvenile Court Takes Over Auto Theft Case

Joe Williams, a boy under 18, was arraigned by Magistrate S B Whitehart after arrest for automobile stealing. The case was transferred to juvenile court for final disposition today by Judge E L Ewing. Williams escaped from the Boys Industrial School last Wednesday.

Safety Week Exhibit Crashes Into City Hall Lawn

A wrecked automobile used in a Safety Week display in front of Battle Creek City Hall was struck by an inattentive driver, causing minor damage and drawing attention to road safeties.

Battle Creek, Mich

Haydenville Hosts Architects Visit from Columbus and SE Ohio

Officials of the National Fireproofing Co based in Haydenville will host about 50 visitors from Columbus and Southeastern Ohio including members of the Columbus Chapter of the A I A. The program opens at 10 am with tours of the plant and clay mine, lunch at 12 30, and golf at Hocking Valley after.

C. S. Matheny Hocking Valley

Plaintiff wins Logan verdict over service for foundation work

A jury in common pleas court returned a verdict for Henry Jaco Jr against Susan Ringhiser for $65. The award covered payment for placing a foundation under a farm building, the amount the plaintiff claimed was due for his services.

Logan Common Pleas Court Henry Jacoby Susan Ringhiser

Logan Social Notes WCTU Meets

The WCTU met Friday evening at Mrs. Co E Wharton s home with reports from the Washington world convention noting 37 foreign countries represented and a large London delegation. Memorial services honored deceased members and new members joined as refreshment was served. several members and guests attended from Mason and Wellston areas.

WCTU Co. E. Wharton Washington Bert Bell Warren Lanning London England

Worthington Chapter DAR Picnic at Mrs Monks Home

Governor Worthington Chapter DAR held a Monday afternoon picnic at Mrs. Paul Monks home. Rain forced dinner indoors. Miss Emma Westenhaver led a brief business session with memorial services for Miss Philomeon Brooke. A DAR marker will mark the grave. Guests included Mrs. Robert Green Princeton Ky Miss Frances Mathias Huntington Pa Miss Elizabeth McManigal Elmira NY Mrs. Estella Gibson and Mrs. William Hansel. Twenty members attended.

Worthington DAR Paul Monks Emma Westenhaver Philomeon Brooke Alfred Carpenter Jesus Robert Green Princeton Frances Mathias Huntington Elizabeth McManigal Elmira N. Y Estella Gibson William Hansel

Old frame building near infirmary razed after sale

For nearly fifty years a two story frame structure stood on county land near the infirmary used by the Children's Home until ten years ago. It sold recently for 401 to W. W. Blythe. Razing began Monday and the material will be moved for use in other construction work.

Logan Infirmary W. W. Blythe

Tax Request Change Puts Logan County Residents at Courthouse

Logan residents who received letters from the State Tax Commission directing them to report to Athens are asked to report at the Logan office in the courthouse instead. Ralph Miller, local representative, said the letters were mailed to many county residents and inquiries were common Monday.

Logan Hocking County State Tax Commission Athens Ralph Miller

Free Golf Day At Hocking Valley Course Draws 61 Players

A Sunday free golf day at Hocking Valley Golf Course attracted 61 players. The newly formed Hocking Valley Country Club moves to buy the course from S W Wright as membership campaigns advance.

LOGAN Hocking Valley Golf Course Hocking Valley Country

Logan Woman Taken to Columbus Hospital After Illness

Mrs Joe Mount of Logan was hospitalized in Columbus Monday after a gallstone attack left her ill.

Logan Joe Mount Columbus

School Aid Checks Are Received in County

Logan reports state education department funding to retire 63.42 percent of February notes for rural districts. Total vouchers amount to 27,271.82 with Benton 1,607.19 Falls 1,782.93 Good Hope 1,800.22 Gore 505.92 Green 2,213.35 Laurelville Perry 3,553.55 Laurel 1,716.77 Marion 1,485.86 Murray City 331.96 Salt Creek 630.01 Starr Washington 5,077.00 Ward 3,804.06.

Logan State Department of Education Benton Falls Good Hope Gore Green Laurelville Perry Laurel Marion Murray City Salt Creek Starr-Washington Ward

White Takes Office As County Treasurer

Logan County treasurer’s office reopened Monday under Robert N. White who was appointed to fill the unexpired term of George C. Hengst. White received his commission Saturday and bond approval followed the same day.

Logan Robert N. White George C. Hengst F. F. McBride Vinton County

County Officials Plan Sanatorium Visit For Hocking County

County commissioners will tour Rocky Glen Sanitarium near McConnelsville on Thursday to evaluate a potential Hocking County sanitarium. A Green Township site on county land was inspected by state and county officials amid rising local tuberculosis cases.

Logan — County Rocky Glen McConnelsville Hocking County Green Township

Reunion To Be Held At Gore June 17

Gore Schoolmates and former teachers will meet Thursday June 17 at the Gore School house for their annual reunion. Each attendee should bring table service for their family and the songs used last year. No new song pamphlets will be issued. Basket lunch will be served and entertainment provided.

Gore

Slash victim released from Logan Hospital

David Brian age 62 of Nelsonville was discharged from Cherrington Hospital after treatment for a throat laceration suffered Sunday evening. He was questioned by Deputy Sheriff Newton Spencer at the hospital on the Nelsonville police request to determine how he was wounded.

Logan David Brian Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital Newton Spencer Brian

Logan area notes students and visitors

Logan notices list college attendance and summer plans. Miss Bartelle Hamilton will attend Ohio University in Athens for a summer master’s course with family companions. Others from Logan joining include Kathryn Wright Kathryn Johnson and Delphine Eichel. Deputy U S Marshal and Mrs Spannow plan Logan vacation at Falls Township home. John and Mrs Dougherty Jr and daughter Peggy visit, then proceed to a Vermont camp for the summer.

A. G. Wyatt Mason Wyatt John Martha Nancy Lou E. Hunter St Culver St Ralph Starcher Logan U. S Stanley E. Spannow Falls Township John Dougherty, Jr Peggy Dayton John Dougherty Vermont

Dexter Couple Hosts Wide Circle At Sunday Gathering

Dexter residents reported a large Sunday gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Halliday featuring guests from California to Rutland and beyond. The event included extended family members and friends visiting from multiple towns and states.

Thornton and Morris Obtain Marriage License

Logan A marriage license was issued Saturday to Robert L. Thornton 28 a janitor of Rockbridge son of Mr and Mrs Charles Thornton and Genavee Morris 24 a housekeeper of Rockbridge Route 1 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jackson Morris Magistrate S B Whitehart officiated.

Riddle Family Guests Of Brooks And Hanna

Logan Mr and Mrs Fitzhugh Riddle and two children from Hurricane West Virginia were guests Saturday and Sunday of Mr and Mrs Richard Brooks and Mrs Dessie Hanna and daughter. Mr Riddle is a brother of Mrs Brooks.

Logan Fitzhugh Riddle Hurricane W. Va Richard Brooks Dessie Hanna Mr. Riddle Brooks

Trial Set for Man on Liquor Driving Indictments

C W Stiverson faces indictments charging operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and failure to stop after an accident. He pleaded not guilty and is held on $500 bond in each case after arraignment before Judge Phil A Henderson. Sheriff Joe Farbearn arrested him Sunday after several months at liberty.

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