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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1937

Page

14

Lottery case nets $50 fine for youth operator

Samuel Cruden of Columbus faced sentencing for operating a lottery after police halted him as he enlisted about 20 children aged 9 to 13 to sell chances on butterflies he called weather indicators. Judge Phil A. Henderson fined him $50 with $40 suspended for good behavior. case brought by Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen.

Logan Samuel Cruden Columbus Phil A. Henderson Cruden Lew Reynolds Hubert D. Lappen

Oreville Wreck Leaves Two Slightly Hurt

In Oreville on Sunday evening a car driven by Fred Price of Logan and Leo Douglas of Ward Township sustained minor injuries. Deputy Newton Spencer investigated and Price was arrested for operating under the influence. Price pleaded not guilty and posted $500 bond for an upcoming hearing.

Logan Fred Price Leo Douglas Ward Oreville Newton Spencer Price Phil Henderson Hubert D. Lappen

Four Men Plead Guilty to Intoxication Charges

Four men living near Laurelville appeared before Magistrate S. B. Whitehart after being arrested Saturday evening on intoxication charges. All pleaded guilty. Earl Stump and Glen Swackhammer were fined 25 dollars plus costs each, while Earl Swackhammer and George Swackhammer were fined 5 dollars plus costs each.

Social Notes Highlight Logan Visitors and Gatherings

Local residents host and visit across several towns including Stewart Athens Columbus Marietta and Logan. Notable events include a bridge party honoring Betty Eastman and Darley Kitchen with awards to Mrs. J P Shaw and Francis Roberts and a Franklin Kerr Guild dinner and program at the Presbyterian Church.

Bridge George Clayton Shaw Minnie Louise Bowen Betty Eastman Darley Kitchen Miss Bowen J. P. Shaw Francis Roberts Miss Eastman Mr. Kitchen Shaw Jak Klellar Catherine Campbell Marjorie Eberst Frank Sheridan Columbus Dayton Schultheiss Dorothy Wardwell George Jurgensmier Franklin Kerr Guild Presbyterian Church John McBroom Rudolph Brandt Clayton Shaw Harry

Examinations Orde​red In Aurand Versus Epstein Trial

In the case of Olivia Aurand versus Clarence Epstein before the court, the defense sought a court order requiring the plaintiff to undergo a physical examination to assess injuries for damages. The suit arises from a recent automobile accident on E Hunter Street. Judge Phil Henderson granted the order for the examination to be conducted Monday afternoon by two local physicians.

Postponed Opening of Junior Baseball in Logan

Rain and mud at the fairgrounds delayed the junior league baseball start on Monday. A backstop is under construction at the athletic field by NBA workers guided by Robert Kleinschmidt under WPA supervision to be installed when weather allows. Rev. W. H. Harble of near Logan was taken to Columbus hospital for observation and treatment after weeks of illness while continuing church work.

Logan Fairgrounds Chieftain Field NBA Robert Kleinschmidt Athletic Field WPA W. H. Harble Columbus Methodist Episcopal Church

Skater Margaret Columber Injured At Grotto Gardens

Miss Margaret Columber of this city was struck by another skater while at Grotto Gardens Sunday evening and fell unconscious. Authorities reported the incident occurred during the skating session and she was rendered unconscious at the scene.

Logan Grotto Gardens Margaret Columber

Boost in Hocking Trustee Candidates

Lengthening township trustees terms to four years will raise candidate numbers in Hocking County elections. Preparations are under way to process hundreds of township petitions. Two trustees will serve four years and one will serve two years next fall, with more candidates expected as petitions are issued.

Logan Hocking County

Logan County Auditor W. S. Yaw Hospital Observation

W. S. Yaw, Logan County Auditor, is at Holmes Hospital in Cincinnati for observation and treatment after several months of illness following influenza. He is expected to remain over a week. Mrs. Yaw accompanied him to the hospital and has returned home.

Logan W. S. Yaw Holmes Hospital Cincinnati

Logan-Willard Landis Injured While Pitching for Union Furnace

Logan-Willard Landis sustained a serious ankle injury while playing for Union Furnace in Nelsonville Sun day. He is under care by a local physician.

Logan Willard Landis Union Furnace Nelsonville

Wright heads to Columbus for special legislative session

Representative Harry H. Wright of Hocking County left Monday for Columbus for the special session of the legislature. He was accompanied by Logan resident David Moore a House page.

Logan Harry H. Wright Hocking County Columbus David Moore House of Representatives

Local Face Scrapes Time and Turbulence in Logan

Eugene Cherrington returns to Cherrington Hospital for leg injury treatment and infection from last football season. George Summers suffers a paralytic stroke in Riverdale, leaving one side disabled. Councilman Jack Kinser recovers from bronchitis at his Gallagher Avenue home and pursued mayoral bid. Mead Feather and family improving in Columbus after toadstool poisoning. Heavy storms strike Logan causing hail, rain and wheat damage. Reporters tour Chauncey disaster scene with Mayor Fitzgerald and local officials.

Logan Eugene Cherrington Jackson Cherrington Hospital Geo George Summers Riverdale Jack Kinser Gallagher Ave D. W. Feather Mead Feather Columbus

Logan Rotary Speaker Displays Gun Collection

Logan resident Logan C Gilbert spoke to the Rotary Club on Monday evening, presenting his hobby of guns. He showcased a large collection of weapons to club members.

Logan C. A. Gilbert Logan Rotary Club

Condition Improves For Local Boy Struck By Auto

Franklin Standiford five years old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Standiford of this city shows signs of improvement after being struck by an automobile Saturday night He remains under a physician s care at his home.

Logan Franklin Harold Standiford

Funeral services for Harry M. Bush at Morris Chapel

Funeral services for Harry M. Bush age 75 were held Monday at Morris Chapel after his death Saturday night at Old Town Flats. Burial followed in the nearby cemetery. Jay Casto 29 and Louise White 21 of Letart Falls secured a marriage license in Probate Court Monday.

Pomeroy Harry M. Bush Old Town Flats Morris Chapel Jay Casto Louise White Letart Falls

Sheepherders Herd Sheep to Aid Stranded Flyers

In Klamath Falls Oregon two planes circling for a landing found the runway blocked by a flock of sheep. Local sheepherders drove the flock away, freeing the runway and allowing the flyers to land safely.

Klamath Falls Ore Earth

Logan Youth Fractures Leg In Bicycle Collision

Logan teen Jack Boocks aged 15 son of Dr H M Boocks sustained a fracture of the right leg Friday when his bicycle was struck by a car driven by Emory Bainter near Old Man's Cave. He and Curtis Henderson were on a township highway bicycle tour. Boocks was brought to Logan by the driver.

Logan Jack Boocks H. M. Boocks Emory Bainter Old Man’s Cave Boocks Curtis Henderson Bainter

Verdict Ordered Against Flora Welker in Walter Leonard Case

A common pleas jury returned verdict for Walter Leonard against Flora Welker on Monday after under thirty minutes of deliberation. The award amounted to about $600 in damages.

Logan Walter Leonard Flora Welker Common Pleas

Donahue Elected Vice President of Oil Producers Group

Donahue of this city was elected vice president of the Ohio Penn Grade Oil Producers Association at its Marietta session. The group re elected Phil N. Faine as secretary. Leroy Crawford of this city attended.

LOGAN C. B. Donahue Ohio Penn Grade Oil Producers Association Marietta Phil N. Faine Leroy Crawford

Moffett Drilling Faces Choice After Dry Hole Test

Officials of the Moffett Drilling Company remain undecided after a dry hole at the Howdyshell farm near Winona reached the Berea Sand. They may drill deeper into the Berea Sand or relocate for another Berea test.

LOGAN Moffett Drilling Company Howdyshell Farm Winona Berea

Haydenville Couple Announce Louise Rathburn Duffey Marriage

Mr and Mrs Pearl Rathburn Haydenville announce the marriage of their daughter Louise to Leslie Duffey of Logan. The couple, both Logan High School graduates, wed in Catlettsburg Kentucky on May 8 1937.

Haydenville Pearl Rathburn Louise Leslie Duffey Logan Hugh Duffey Near Logan Logan High School Catlettsburg

Two Men Plead Guilty to Intoxication Charges

Fined by Magistrates Logan Richard Harter of Delaware and Joseph Angus of Tiffin, both arraigned Monday before Magistrate S B Whitehart on intoxication charges and each entered a guilty plea. Harter fined 25 dollars plus costs and Angus 10 dollars plus costs.

Dollison Party Joins Family at Lake Logan Cottage

Dollison of Cleveland visits Logan with Edward Neil and joins Richardson Sparnow for a trip to Black Jack Lake where the Dollison family spends the summer in their cottage.

Lake Logan Dollison Cleveland Logan Paul Dollison Edward Neil Richardson Sparnow Black Jack Lake

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