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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1936
Page
12
Logan city council appropriated 7300 dollars to drill and equip a new water well after a test showed 1 million gallons daily could be produced. The contract promises a 40 inch well and 700 gallons per minute, with total setup at 7300. Operations to start within five days.
Antioch Grange held a Monday evening meeting with 36 members present. A play titled Farm Romance directed by Mrs. Paul Shaw highlighted the program, followed by refreshments served to attendees.
Experts join Governor Landon’s drive for votes this fall. Ralph W. Robey of Columbia University joins as economist. Charles P. Taft son of William Howard Taft named as campaign aide. Earl H. Taylor to advise on agriculture in the Kansan organization.
Tuesday Book Club members held a house warming for Mrs Fred Carpenter who recently moved into a new home in South Logan A potluck supper social hour and towel shower were part of the event Miss Alice G Poston attended RETURN TO LOGAN Mrs C L Abell and daughter Mary Lou returned Monday from a six weeks visit at Rosslyn Long Island and Indiana Pa
Charles Edmond Myrtle 62 a retired miner died after a long illness of heart disease and dropsy at Lancaster Hospital. Former Chauncey resident, he lived in Lancaster. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Lucille Blake of Logan and four other daughters. Funeral services set for Friday at 1 pm at the Church of Christ with Rev Terry officiating. Burial in Asbury Ridge Cemetery.
Logan Hulda Lewis of Buchtel was taken into custody Tuesday evening by Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith after pursuing the car she drove for miles along Route 31. A report said a car swerved onto sidewalks in Haydenville narrowly missing children. Lewis was jailed awaiting arraignment. Passengers were Margaret Jewett of Athens Orin Miller and William Colbert of Nelsonville.
Logan Hocking County wheat farmers who signed AAA agreements are receiving second installments with vouchers here Monday. Checks total 593.61 for a portion of the 1935 contract among two contract signers. George H. Spang of this city left for Columbus to attend the Spanish American War Veterans meeting, member of Co. K., 7th Ohio Infantry.
Members gathered Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Everett Jacoby with hostesses Mrs. George Green Mrs. Arliss Hiles Mrs. Herbert Sheline and Mrs. J. B. Waldron. Merlin Whitcraft led devotionals using the 23rd Psalm in Indian Sign language. Reading The Sure Shepard was presented with piano number by Mrs. Allen Adams. business session led by Mrs. James Rees. lunch followed. Guests included Mrs. John Struble Mrs. James Wolfe of Toledo Mrs. Willard McNallen of Breckenridge Tex Miss Lola Black of Zanesville and Marilyn and Fred Jacoby.
A herd of 20 Hereford baby beeves was sold this week from Green Township farm by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. Heine Bros. Packing Co. of the city purchased the cattle.
Sally Rand displays a new cosmetic costume in Los Angeles featuring jagged artistic makeup streaks for a lightning change. The fan dancer emphasizes the disguise as part of her stage persona without camouflage.
Logan Henry Paulk visited the Sheriff’s office seeking lodging after reportedly drinking earlier. He was arrested, arraigned before Magistrate S B Whitehart, pleaded guilty, fined five dollars plus costs, and given a sleeping place for several nights. Wilfred Courtney Barber of Chicago died of malaria as the first American casualty in the Ethiopian War.
Logan Annetta Hodgson of Holister was able to leave Cherrington Hospital for her home on Monday.
Mrs. Edward Jones of Logan was taken to Lancaster Hospital Monday for a major operation.
Warren Scott was fined $25 and costs by Magistrate S B White after entering a guilty plea to an assault and battery charge filed by James Bright, the alleged victim. The proceeding occurred Tuesday.
Logan boys move to register Guernsey livestock as 4 H projects this week. Neal and Roy Beery bought Guernsey calves and several others are negotiating for them.
Logan reports from Supt. J W Coleman that several one room schools in Hocking County lack approval to operate next year. To receive state public school funds, districts must close unapproved schools, with students redirected to approved locales such as West Logan Gore and New Pittsburgh Jobs.
Joe and Lena Knece of Salt Creek were charged with provoking a breach of the peace at Magistrate S. K. White hart on Tuesday. They entered not guilty pleas and each was bonded $300 for grand jury appearance. Gracie Wines, arrested last week for disturbing a religious meeting, testified as complainant.
Mr and Mrs Grant Erwin of this city are parents of a son born Friday night shortly after the Louis Schmeling fight. The son has been named Max Schmeling Erwin.
Logan Marcus H Ricketts of this city has been licensed as a real estate broker and received his certificate on Tuesday.
Logan Deniel Sargent son of Mr and Mrs Erven Sargent of Mr Pleasant Michigan received a scholarship for high scholastic standing He was class president and voted the most popular boy in his class The Sargent family formerly lived in Logan
Logan C. C. Achauer of this city attended a Rotary Club meeting in Nelsonville Tuesday evening.
Five boys escaped from the Boys Industrial School on Tuesday and were believed headed toward Logan. Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Deputy Spencer investigated after reports of youths seen crossing a field in the Midway district. Despite several hours of searching with additional officers, the boys eluded capture.
Logan Laurelville 4-H Club held a Monday meeting to select projects. Ten members will pursue woodwork and three will raise livestock. Advisers Claude Chilcote and George A. Dix named. Next meeting scheduled for Monday. FILE COURT ACTION Logan Foundry and Machine Shop sues W C Adair and William Adair for 1267.60.
The five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Reid at Lancaster Hospital was little improved Tuesday evening. He has suffered from a leg infection for about a week, or more.
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