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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1939
Page
12
One person injured in a Route 180 collision near Rockhouse Tavern as Starling Drum's car was rear ended by Wallace Peters. Ida Belle Lothouse sustained a cut over her eye. deputy sheriff Nellis Smith investigated.
Logan Mrs R A Henderson of West Main Street is ill with septic sore throat. Condition improved slightly Tuesday but she will be bedfast for several days.
Only five council members attended Tuesday night delaying two major items. A special session was called for today and another tomorrow to pass required legislation including Main Street improvements from Gallagher to Hunter and Orchard to Depot streets with state highway department and WPA cooperation. The city plans about 15000 dollars for the Main Street project and a committee was named to study a proposed new building code based on the Athens model.
Excavation for the basement of Harley Ellinger's new residence on Woods Street is in progress. The Hilltop district hosts Mohler’s new home and many recent city residences, reflecting a building boom in the area.
Logan reports many candidates likely for township and school board posts as petitions pile up. J. H. Wonn filed first for Falls Township justice of the peace. Most petitions target trustee races with one seat per township this year, possibly fewer than 1937.
Dr. W. B. Lacock and Public Health nurse Miss Bertha Madlener led a program for Aid for Dependent Children, examining 31 children at Murray City and 17 at Laurelville. During June, 232 persons were tested with 263 skin tests and 32 positive reactions. 28 persons had X rays to assess disease stage and plan treatment, with hospitalization planned for advanced cases.
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority held its regular meeting with Miss Maxine Notestone presiding. Delegates to the international convention in Cincinnati were named, with others attending from Logan. auxiliary delegates to the August Akron state convention were selected. a benefit picture show and social events followed.
Mr and Mrs Harry O Dodds announce the marriage of their daughter Sylvia to Mr David Thorne at Logan on Monday June 26 Mrs Thorne has taught in Carbon Hill schools for years Mr Thorne owns Shady Hill Coal Co Shawnee and is president of the Hocking County Board of Education They will reside in Carbon Hill at a newly furnished home
The Degree of Pocahontas will hold installation ceremonies at their meeting Monday night followed by a picnic lunch and program.
Members of the Win or Lose Bridge Club were entertained at Mrs. Will White's home Monday evening with substitute players Miss Clara Smith Mrs. Charles Smith Mrs. J. R. Hankison and Miss Emma Floyd. Refreshments followed the games. Young Lutheran Society met at Camp Quanacut gathering at Mrs. John Buntz home where transportation was arranged for the trip.
A Logan county suit seeks 300 dollars against Paul Harrison for damages from a motor collision at Hunter and Market Streets last winter, filed by Mabel Le Fever of Glouster through her counsel. The case involves hospital and court actions.
Logan leading Myers Scrap pers of the American Legion Junior League lost their first game of the season Tuesday evening to the Wildcats 6 to 3 in six innings. Errors behind Mark Wylie cost him the ball game. Jack Roberts pitched masterful ball with seven strikeouts and good support. The Wildcats jumped to a four run first inning and added a fifth in the third and final in the fifth on a hit by Scott and error. Wells and Brehm contributed late hits as the Scrappers showed a comeback effort.
Four couples obtained marriage licenses Monday and Tuesday at the Logan probate court. The pairs include David Thorne and Sylvia Dodds. Harold Sisson and Florence Zanner. Philip Devol and Loretta McClelland. Elson Kennedy and Mabel Bownes, listing their ages occupations and parental names.
Edith Yates files a complaint against Chester Yates alleging nonpayment of court ordered alimony. A divorce granted January 12 1937 required 5 dollars weekly child support. he has paid only 3 dollars since January 1.
Logan officials outline a 6 pm Thursday dedication at Kachelmacher Park with Mayor Dallas Kinser as master of ceremonies. The Logan High Band opens with America, followed by speeches on park history and benefits, plus a plan for park development. Athletic events, a tug of war, and band interludes round out the program as local leaders and the American Legion coordinate attendance.
Police recovered Wayne Hall’s automobile at Ironton on Monday and arrested John Burke of Ironton and Ralph Burwanger of Georgetown in connection with the theft. The youths had escaped from the Boys Industrial School and used the car to flee.
Mrs. Paul Shaw of Good Hope Township spoke Monday evening from Columbus on Station WOSU during the farm women’s hour. She discussed Camps for Farm Women and is chairwoman of the local farm women’s group. she was invited to speak again at a later date.
J Irvin Shelly is named field executive for the Boy Scouts in the Central Ohio Area. He succeeds J Howard Kautz after a promotion to Columbus. The district covers Fairfield Hocking and Pickaway Counties and Shelly brings extensive scouting leadership and training to the job.
City weighmaster Logan Lavey is sidelined by an accident with a shoulder injury. During his absence, city scales are under fire department supervision.
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