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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1931
Page
12
Logan and Hocking County report on community classifieds and circulation services at The Messenger. D Y Milne handles classified inquiries with the contact phone 272 for readers and advertisers.
Charles Miller seeks $10,000 in Common Pleas Court from Clyde and Evelyn Hockman, Edward Hockman, and Walter Sweigert over a February Lan caster Road crash in which Miller, a passenger, suffered facial injuries. The petition accuses Sweigert of speeding with no lights and Sweigert attempting a left pass while Hockman drivers tried to avoid the collision. Miller sues for damages and permanent scars. Henderson and Canty represent Miller.
Mr and Mrs Harold Chambers and two daughters left Tuesday for Wooster for a conference of extension agents. After the meeting they will visit relatives in Walton New York and plan to return by July 4.
The Lutheran Youth Society of St Mathews Lutheran Church will run the Sunday evening service at 7:30. Rev Amos L Heyde will deliver a special message and the program includes special music by the church’s youth.
Logan June 17 rockbridge county reports show W F Hahn’s Rockbridge flock leading in county calendar farms with top May egg production. Hahn averaged 24.63 eggs per hen, narrowly ahead of Mrs James McLain Starr Township with 23.26 eggs. Demonstration farm reports for May are still arriving.
Logan High School holds its annual alumni banquet on Thursday with a dinner on the Athletic Field followed by a program in the auditorium. The evening includes a dance and the Class of 1931 will be welcomed, adding 90 new members to the alumni association.
Logan June 17. Flag Day was observed by the Logan Lodge of Elks in a community event highlighting national pride and veteran remembrance.
Monday evening during a regular lodge meeting W J Davis exalted ruler presided. Ritualistic exercises were conducted after the meeting with officers assisting. A luncheon followed the activities.
Logan June 17 Oliver Bainter Lester Cavince and Guy Good appeared before Judge Ellinger for hearings on assault and battery charges, changed pleas to guilty. Last week Aaron Williams also pled guilty. Bainter and Good were fined 15 dollars and costs each while Williams and Cavince were fined 4 dollars and costs each.
LOGAN June 17 About 50 members attended Mingo Lodge No 171 F and A M meeting Monday night. A E Faine of New Straitsville spoke on Masonic History and shared his long standing study of the order’s ancient history.
William Woodruff announces the birth of a son named William Henry Jr born this Sunday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clem Woodruff of this city.
United Brethren defeated the Episcopalians 13 to 2 in Logan on Monday night. Keller pitched steady ball and went 4 for 4 with a homer. A. B. McMullin was ruled out on a missed first base after a potential home run, costing two runs. Carnes played solid right. Presbyterians and Catholics meet next with Columber and Tolbert officiating.
Miss Bessie Briscoe and attendants presented foreign and national missionary topics at a Franklin Kerr Guild gathering at the Presbyterian Church. Miss Florence Bort led devotionals, and “Trees” was sung with piano by Miss Briscoe. A July picnic was planned, with entertainment committee members listed as Mrs. John W. McBroom, Mrs. Fred Carpenter, Mrs. Harry Smith, Mrs. Lewis Mock, and Miss Briscoe serving as hostesses.
June 17 Logan reports a crowded race for Falls Township constable in November with John Bell former police chief, deposed by Mayor Elias E Bright, joining others including Charlies Frasure George Spang and Gus Shively on petitions. More candidates expected as the job proves popular.
Logan officers Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Joe Farbearn headed to Georgetown Ohio to identify three men arrested there. Otis Eveland joined the trip to help confirm whether the suspects are the Bandits who killed Walter Pleukharp.
Mrs. L. K. Showalter acted as hostess for a Monday evening gathering of the Modern Bridge Club. Guests included Mrs. Elizabeth Ambrose and Miss Mary Blastus.
Logan June 17 Sherman Tannahill arraigned before Magistrate J. P. Miller on reckless driving. He pleaded guilty and was fined $10 and costs. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn made the arrest.
Samuel Jompf files for divorce from Edna Gompf whom he married in Chicago on March 26 1899. Court records cite willful absence for seven years as the grounds. They have an adult daughter. Plaintiff states the wife currently resides in St Petersburg Florida.
The Governor Worthington Chapter of the D. A. R. held a Monday evening picnic at Miss Mariah A. Parsons home on West Main Street. Miss Ruth Heft Miss Parsons and Mrs. C. A. Richey served on the committee. A business session followed with thirty seven in attendance.
Athens County Red Cross announces home canning classes led by Miss Lucille Smith from Ohio State University. Miss Pearl French says abundant fruit this season makes canning essential for winter relief amid unemployment. Five volunteers will assist. classes start in two weeks. Residents urged to donate old jars or cans by calling 23521 at the Red Cross office on the fifth floor.
The Edwin Wa. Chibb Library, recently dedicated, faces delays in moving books and supplies and may not be ready for occupancy by July 1. Librarian Anne C. Keating announced the library will close to patrons during the move, then resume the summer schedule once completed.
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