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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1940
Page
14
The district appeals court ruled on the damage suit involving King County. The document notes the jury's role and questions whether the presented evidence provides sufficient basis for the verdict.
Logan United Furniture workers edged the Jaycees 2 to 6 in a tight Thursday evening contest. Dick Milne Kay Ing and Bob Tomlinson pitched well for both sides as Be, Kaiser, and Sheets led Furniture with several hits.
Logan Lester Johnson of Columbus pleaded guilty to non-support when arraigned before Magistrate S. B. Whikehart. He was held to the grand jury under bond.
Supt. G E Carr estimates 87 first graders will enroll in Logan next fall based on current enumeration. City records show 71 five year olds in the area now, with total enrollment around 1 365 in September, reflecting a slight decline in birth rates.
Members of the American Legion from Logan are set to attend the Sideid Convention. Commander Tom Ges and Ad jutant Melrose Harhaugé will serve as official delegates, with Walter Huffman and Walter Starr as alternates. Hart a has been named chairman of the credentials committee.
Rhea tewarding Daughterygainst Kermit Daugh tery filed for divorce alleging cruelty and neglect. They were separated at Corning on March 19, 1937 and divorced March 12, 1938. They remarried on May 6 that year. There are two children. She returned to her home in Carbon Hill on May 2, 1839. She seeks custody of one child.
Logan-naroig, one of four Eagle Scouts in Logan, was chosen for Camp Lazarus staff and departed this week for the Delaware area camp near Dela ware where he will serve until mid July. Brimmer is a son of Merant Mea Beer of South Logan.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Milbioan and family visited the Sovel family in Joppa. An ice cream social and program by 411 Club is planned at MM. E Church on Friday June 21. Ladies Aid Society meets with Mix Mabel Eakin on Wednesday June 2. Also noted are sheep at Cash Dursts farm and Paul Gilmore of Cheshire visiting Donald Tate. Jean Rupe recently spent several days in Gallipolis.
Logan social notes report bridge games hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Desmond Braddock at the club on Wednesday night. A late lunch was served to several guests including Dr. Sha and Mrs. W. B. Lacock. The Logan Theater Guild picnic meeting was arranged by Mrs. Keynes and two others at the Keynes Sabin home. Winifred Engle was named July meeting chairman to be hosted by Miss Eli Martin. A Sister Susie Club social with a covered dish supper occurred at the home of Mrs. Frank Weland on W Main Street with numerous members and guests in attendance. Additional notes mention guests visiting Logan from nearby towns and relatives visiting local residents.
Logan Hocking County officials announce a 26 member quota for the CCC enrollment period. Applicants aged 17 to 24 will be accepted with birth date information. Local relief offices have begun accepting applications with plans for a July 1 entry.
Logan hosts second round games in the Hocking County 4-H Club league Sunday afternoon with eight teams in play. Matchups include Nickel Alate versus Logan, Old Town against Tes aoro, Scotts Creek versus Rockbridge, and Interprise at Marion.
Shu Logan son of Perry plans to attend the Hocking County exhibition with De. Taine sheep. The farmer aims to showcase his livestock and participate in the fair activities.
Logan pool attendance dipped slightly as cooler weather set in, reported by manager Thomas Bender. In Logan Muier chapel Grange met Wednesday with Harley Meyer delivering a law topics address and a social hour afterward. Enrollments at Dan Hocking will be temporarily reduced next week for about 40 bays. few additional campers expected next month. The residence of Mrs J E Millips on Warner Ave is being repainted.
Arthur Fite a Eureka resident and father of three attempted suicide by firing a small caliber bullet into his forehead. He is in an air conditioned room at a local hospital. A license to wed was issued to William Strodd and Winifred Rice both residents of Gallipolis.
The court notes appoint HC Wyatt Mearthur Rt 2 and FT Anes Mearthur as delegates to the Children’s Home replacing resigned members. Commissioners allocated 780 for repairing a washed out Wales road section and 980.73 for car lubricant for 140 county machines. Funds also approved 380 for culvert pipe and a new typewriter for the engineer’s office. Health dept reports ongoing maternal examinations and eight sheep killed by dogs. Divorce granted to Mary Graves from Guy Graves on wilful absence.
Farmers and officials discussed extending the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co line into Ilesboro territory. Company representatives Johnson and Sheffield outlined existing lines from Mt Pleasant and southward from Logan as they explored closing the gap with an REA extension.
The Camera Club will tour Hocking Park areas Sunday, bringing a large group from Columbus and Lancaster. Participants have a chance to win one of several prizes sponsored by the Logan Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with local groups.
A mid week prayer service was held by local Methodist Church members at the Harry Heinlein Cabin in Washington Township. About 40 attended the event including a social hour after the Rev. Stanley W. Wiant led the service.
Ralph Walker of Union Furnace High School staff received an eight year professional certificate this week. The credential carries a permanent endorsement akin to a life certificate after amassing more than 75 points. Walker surpassed 58 points needed for eight year status, highlighting his earned tenure.
Concrete pouring for the new section of stands at Chief tain Field started at 4 30 this morning and will continue steadily until completion. To begin today, part of the carpenter crew worked overtime Thursday evening, finishing troughs to convey concrete to the bottom of the stands.
Logan High School football player Robert Mc Bride has sent his registration to Notre Dame for next fall. He will work in the city this summer and manage a team in the American Legion Junior League, continuing his local athletic involvement.
Kenneth Tes Logan enters two Aberdeen Angus calves as 4-H project. He and his stock, 735 and 720 pounds, will be shown at the county fair in September. No rural school vacancies reported. staff set for opening in September. L H Williams 28 and Rosa Darnell 29 married in Athens.
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