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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1937

Page

12

Bid Wins Relocation Contract On Route 31 Project

Harvey Candle of Bu cy rus bid 232 626 74 dollars for Rockbridge highway relocation on Route 31. Four other bids were received at the State Highway Department in Columbus. The project spans 1.52 miles from Buck Run to Rockview Gas Station with a 40 foot concrete beam bridge over Buck Run and will start soon.

Logan Harvey Candle Bucyrus Rockbridge State Highway Department Columbus B. V. Wright B. A. Hall Logan Chamber of Commerce Buck Run Rockview Gas Station

State Insurance Team Tops Maytags 11 8 at Fairgrounds

The State Insurance team defeated the Maytags 11 to 8 at the Fairgrounds on Tuesday evening after a six run opening inning. Swaim pitched poorly in the first but settled to give solid later innings while Kuhn delivered fair work. Glen Brown and Harold Brown led the offense with a double and two singles.

Logan Maytags Fairgrounds Swaim Kuhn Glen Harold Brown Nelsonville

Self-Defense Logan: Fred Price Convicted in DUI Trial

Fred Price appeared without counsel as his own attorney in Logan. Judge Henderson presided while a jury found Price guilty of driving while intoxicated after a brief trial. He was fined 100 dollars, jailed 30 days, costs, and had his license suspended six months.

Bandit Robs Laurelville Post Office Then Fled

A lone bandit robbed the Laurelville post office Monday binding clerk Florence Pontious and looting the cash. She recovered from nervous shock and described the thief to officers as postal inspectors and Sheriff Joe Farbearn investigated Tuesday. Winfred Dumm alerted authorities after finding a parcel card at his box.

Winfred Dumm Laurelville

Logan to Have Nine in Legion Tourney

Logan Post of the American Legion will be represented in the Junior League baseball tournament with a nine man squad. Team selections are made and eight holdovers from last year's roster return alongside new players. age limits forced the loss of several veterans from the prior year.

LOGAN Logan Post American Legion Jimmy Richardson Albert Leonard Jack Smith Joe Thomas Clyde Bloomfield O'Neil C. Mowery Roy Marshall Luther Heyde James Schultz Harry Stephenson Otis Landis Earl Bell Harding Lemon John Wilson Harold Barbee Leonard Smith Thomas Mowery Marshall Landis Bloomfield Heyde Allan Adair Emery Osler Ralph Webb Billy Myers Harold Brown

Yard Repairs Under C. O. Railroad Crew

Logan reports that the C. and O. Railroad bridge and building crew led by John Hines will spend another week in the local yards making repairs. The crew has already repaired river bridge timbers by the depot and raised tracks in the district. next they will repair the coal docks near the roundhouse.

Logan John Hines

Notice to Take Depositions in Moran Case

Nonresidents William J Moran Florence Moran Marie Donnalley and Henrietta Dugan are notified depositions will be taken on July 6 at Pat Morans residence 5 Sixth Street Parkersburg West Virginia in the Pat Moran versus William J Moran et al case Cause No 16886 before 9 am to 6 pm at Athens County Ohio court proceeding. Attorneys Woollhy and Rowland represent Pat Moran.

William J. Moran Fillmore Ave Seranton Pennsylvania Pat Moran Reed West Virginia Woollhfy Rowland

Foreclosure Notice of Tax Liens in Athens County Ohio

G D Gorham as Treasurer files for foreclosure of tax and special assessment liens on Lot 1910 Sycamore Heights Athens in Court of Common Pleas Cause No 1840. Defendant A O French must answer by July 10 1937 or judgment will be entered. Poster B R Cornwell Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.

A. O. French G. D. Gorham Athens County Ohblo Court of Common Pleas Ohio Athens Sycamore Heights Poster Cornwell Hlolw

Logan Council Plans River Bank Repairs

Logan City Council held a special meeting called by Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald to repair damage to the Hocking River bank in the western city. A supplemental appropriation of 150 was approved to fund transport of kiln bottom material from Logan Clay Products Co. and temporary right of way with Frank Tipton.

Logan Kenneth Fitzgerald Hocking Logan Clay Products Co R. R. Loomis Frank Tipton Gallagher Ave

Hocking Crops Reported in Good Shape

Logan report by extension agent James R. Smoot notes an excellent grass stand in wheat and other crops in Hocking County. Moisture and improved seeding practices, including drilling seed and harrowing broadcast seed, plus increased fertilizing by farmers, are credited for the favorable conditions.

Logan James R. Smoot Hocking County Smoot

Hocking Troubled by Farm Labor Shortage

Hocking County farmers face a shortage of harvest labor for wheat cutting and hay making. Farmers appeal to the extension service for help as older men and local youths assist where possible.

Hocking Logan Hocking County Extension Service Office

Kiwanis Club Reports Indianapolis Convention

Logan club secretary Ralston delivers a report on the recent international Kiwanis convention in Indianapolis. Raymond Lanning adds his notes as alternate delegate. Fred Murray backs the proposed judiciary amendment to the Ohio Constitution. Next week Dr. W F E Brehm will discuss a three weeks Southwest trip.

Logan Howard Ralston Indianapolis Logan Club Whitehouse Raymond Lanning Fred Murray M.R. Parker W. FE. Brehm Southwest

Spends Day in Jail Then Changes Plea

Logan man Tom Anderson of Route 2 was arrested Monday night by Patrolmen C D Notstone and A F Evans. He was arraigned the next morning on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He pleaded not guilty, spent a day in county jail, then pleaded guilty and was fined $100 and costs with drivers rights suspended for six months.

Logan C. D. Notstone A. F. Evans Tom Anderson Kenneth Fitzgerald

Logan Drivers Test Set By State Patrol at City Hall

The state highway patrol will administer the next drivers test on Friday July 2. Headquarters will be at City Hall for the testing event this week.

Logan State Highway Patrol City Hall

Local Marriage Licenses and County Happenings In Logan

Marriage licenses issued include Everett Warren 21 of The Diamond and Mary Dufford Clevenger 18 of New Straitsville. Warnings note Dr. W E Brehm buying Midland Place lot. plan new residence. The courthouse flagpole received paint and a new rope for July 4 display. Boilers at the C and O Railroad powerhouse are being cleaned for fall.

Logan W. E. Brehm Glenn Wheeler Midland Place C. and O. Railroad

Logan Social Notes and Bridge Club Reports

Mrs Eby entertained eight guests at luncheon on S Orchard St and later attended races in Lancaster. D C Bridge Club met at Miss Ruth Brooke’s with guests filling in for absent members. July meeting planned at the Rock House. Mt Pleasant reports H D Atha, Gordon Oil Co president, seriously ill of anemia. formerly of Logan and once in charge of operations here.

Eby Buellaby S. Orchard St Lancaster W. W. Bryson B. R. Angle Carl Pico Harriett Weymueller Glouster Frank Harden H. M. Whitcraft Charles Lutz Clinton Webb Bridge Club D. C Logan Mt. Pleasant Mich H. D. Atha Gordon Oil Co Mr. Pleasant Mr. Atha

Sorority Initiation and Legion Elections Highlight Week

Sigma Phi Gamma held pledges initiation with new members Nancy Essex Lola Bell Hockman Margaret Brooker and Grace Sayer. Corsages went to Mrs. Bruce Wright and Miss Evelyn Courter. July picnic plans to be finalized by club officers. Fidac program conducted at American Legion Auxiliary meeting as Bertha Oberle named lunch chair. State convention delegates to be elected at Columbus August 15 to 17. Logan items note visits by Robert Geddes Pythian Sisters summer session end and garden club meeting with James R Smoot on Annuals.

Sigma Phi Gamma Nancy Essex New Straitsville Lola Bell Hockman Margaret Brooker Grace Sayer Bruce Wright Evelyn Courter Henry Dague John Green Frances van Hook Frances Juergensmier Harry Mock American Legion Auxiliary Bertha Oberle Columbus Irma Powers

Horoscope for the Day Predicts Mixed Fortunes

Conflicting planetary configurations make the day hard to interpret with both fortunate signs and delays or grief. Bereavement in business could affect private gains, while friendships and finances show favorable trends. Birthday individuals may see private pleasure, but business obstacles or postponements may arise. employment matters bring concern yet solid friendships remain.

Mrs Noon Is Guest Of Honor At Birthday Party

Mrs Thomas Noon surprised Monday evening by friends at her Main Street home in Glouster. The party featured contract bridge with two tables in play. Josephine Hedfelt won high score, F H May second, and a gift was presented to the guest of honor. A cake decorated for the occasion and refreshments followed.

C. E. Handley F. H. May O. A. McDonald Andrew Chute L. W. Ley Ernest Williams Josephine Hedfelt Noon

Cookie Sale Promotes Epworth League Fundraising

Epworth League of the Methodist Church sponsors a cookie sale this week with orders taken by members and deliveries on Saturday. A Wednesday meeting will compile orders. Proceeds fund a trip to Lancaster Campground during July 11 week.

Glouster Epworth League The Methodist Church Lancaster Mary Francis Carpenter Gail Bingman George Tolliver C. A. Bingman Athens

July Meeting Changes For WCTU And Orpah Class

The WCTU will hold its monthly meeting on the second Tuesday in July due to July Fourth holidays. The Orpah Class of the Methodist Church meets Friday night July 2 at 8 o'clock at Mrs. W. D. Withers home with Mrs. Ancil Gamwell assisting.

Glouster WCTU Glouster — Orpah Methodist Church W. D. Withem Ancil Gamwell

Glouster Children To Share in County Camp Project

Athens County moves to establish a camp for underprivileged youth with a 24 hour supervised program. Ages 10 to 16 split across sessions, girls’ weeks at the end, and a multiweek stay planned to start before fall. Funds raised via tag sales in Glouster and nearby towns. Volunteers from Kiwanis Club coordinate, with church groups handling can donations and blanket/ticking drives.

Glouster Athens County al Craft Phil Robinson Hotel Gordon Kiwanis Club

New Electric Rates Fixed in Glouster Meeting

Glouster board fixes new electric rates under a contract with Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Residential local rates set at five cents for 50 kWh, four cents for next 50, and 2.5 cents beyond. Commercial demand charges: 5 cents for first 100 hours, 4 cents for next 200, 3 cents for next 700, 2 cents thereafter. Rural residential: 6 cents for first 25 kWh, 5 cents for next 100, 3 cents beyond.

Glouster Board of Public Affairs Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company

Judge Tyroler Speaks To Glouster Kiwanis Meeting

Judge Louis Tyroler of Athens spoke at the Glouster Kiwanis dinner about the underprivileged child camp and its community value. L. E. Richardson reported on the Kiwanis international convention in Indianapolis. Plans for a district camp drive were announced with Phil F. Robinson named to supervise donations and tag sales. Ben Goldberg won the attendance prize donated by Martin Murphy.

Glouster Louis Tyroler Athens Glouster Kiwanis Hotel Gordon L. E. Richardson Indianapolis Phil F. Robinson Martin Murphy Ben Goldberg

Double Holiday Honors Glouster Merchants Clerks

Glouster merchants and clerks will enjoy a second holiday this year as all stores will close Sunday and Monday July 4 and 5. A similar closure occurred during Memorial Day. Employees urge the public to shop early.

Glouster

Glouster Personal And Social Mention

Mr and Mrs Herman Atlas hosted as their guest Mrs Atlas mother Mrs David Atlas of Zanesville. Miss Shirley Bradley Miss Maxine Thompson Fred Darling and Joe Williams visited Buckeye Lake Sunday afternoon.

Glouster Herman Atlas

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Rockbridge Road Improv State Insurance Cincinnati Pen Mitt Signia Installa Ates the Wright Legion Logan Council Ralston George Clark Rock House H. D. Atha Ill Robert Geddes Mingo Junction Fred Wardwell F. A. Koppe Robert H. L. Geddes Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Hall Mrs. Bell Miller Syracuse By Genevieve Kemble Mrs. Noon Albert Gibbs Wwctul Judge Tyroler Glouster Club Enna Wunder Enna Jettick American Girl Shoes South Court St Canada Athens Bottling Works Zenners RED Cross Shoes Gilman St Tletta. Chemical Products Corp Marietta, Ohio
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