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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1937

Page

14

Leavenworth convict to be sent to federal prison in Logan

Logan reports James Harrison of Wichita found with a prior record including larceny jailbreak auto theft and Dyer Act violation. After questioning he admitted car theft from Texas and transport to Ohio and then pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated receiving a $100 fine and county jail detention. Federal authorities plan to hold him pending parole violation review.

Logan James Harrison Wichita Kan Columbus Kenneth R. Fitzgerald Col Lynn Black State Highway Patrol Fitzgerald Harrison Washington, D. C Lew Reynolds Texas Ohio Leavenworth Jacobs Lee R. Jacobs

School Heads Observe Progressive Methods

Logan Progressive methods of University High School at Ohio State University were observed Tuesday by Supt G E Carr and Principals Fred Burchfield and Howard EB Kirk. After the visit Carr stayed in Columbus for a Boy Scout banquet while Burchfield Kirk went to Canal Winchester for a Nameless Schoolmasters Club dinner. They were joined by M B Lies J F Rutgers Charles Eberst Richard McCutcheon and Walter M Haas.

Mr. Carr Columbus Mesars Burchfield Kirk Canal Winchester Nameless M. B. Lies J. F. Rutgers Charles Eberst Richard McCutcheon Walter M. Haas

Raney Spends Winter Selling in Warm States

Mrs. Alice Raney reports her son Charles Raney a DuPont salesman spent the winter in California Texas Arizona and Florida with his wife. Mr. Raney since joining the powder company has visited every state and makes frequent trips to Europe and Africa for his work.

Logan Alice Raney Charles DuPont Company California Texas Arizona Florida Raney The Powder Company Europe Africa

Hashman to Have Jury Trial at Logan Friday

Logan authorities say a jury trial will proceed Friday for Paul Hashman former Castle Farm proprietor charged with displaying gambling devices. Hashman surrendered his dancing permit and gave up farm management after an earlier fight prompted sheriff deputies to investigate.

Logan Paul Hashman Castle Farm Hashman Joe Farbearn

No Time Extension For 1936 Auto Tags In Logan

Deputy registrar announced motorist time for purchasing 1936 automobile tags ends after April 1. Auto owners have been slow to buy new tags. Margaret McBroom and Pauline Robey spend the week at Camp Lazarus with the Farm Bureau, started Sunday and will return Friday.

Logan

Sweden approves royal marriage to foreign spouses

Sweden's lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment allowing members of the ruling family to wed foreigners of non-royal blood. The change affects Princes Carl Johan and Bertil, ages 20 and 24, sons of Crown Prince Gustav Adolf, while still barring Swedish women of lower rank.

Sweden Carl-Johan Bertil Cistae Adolf

Vinton County districts seek April 27 bond elections

The State Tax Commission authorized two Vinton County school districts to hold special elections on April 27 to vote on issuing bonds for new school buildings. Richland Rural District seeks 46000 dollars, while Zaleski Village District seeks 13620 dollars.

Columbus State Tax Commission Vinton County Richland Rural Zaleski Village

Foster Family Returns After Month Vacation

Mr and Mrs Harry Foster and daughters Dorothy and Catherine return to Logan Tuesday evening after a month away spending most of the time in Florida visiting major cities. They will stay until the end of the school year. Mr Foster plans to travel to New York City next week for a ceramic engineers convention and may accept one of several job offers after the meeting.

Logan Harry Foster Dorothy Catherine Florida Foster

Agnes Stancel Leaves Hospital After Surgery In Logan

Agnes B Stancel of Murray City left Cherrington Hospital after a surgical operation twelve days ago and went home Wednesday. Anna Haselden of Nelsonville was treated at the hospital from Tuesday to Thursday. Members of the Presbyterian Guild will meet Friday night at Mrs Walter Kleinschmidt's home at 58 Spring Street instead of at Mrs Harry J Stevenson’s residence.

Logan Agnes Bstancel Murray City Cherrington Hospital Anna Haselden Nelsonville Harry J. Stevenson Presbyterian Guild Walter Kleinschmidt Spring &T

Four New Girl Scout Troops Formed by Logan Women

Logan women organized four new Girl Scout troops boosting total to six as a central committee directs local work. Troops meet at churches or clubs with named leaders and sponsoring groups including Methodist Church, Home Makers Club, Tourist Book Club, and Delta Theta Tau.

Logan Les Ames Methodist Church Arlie Brimner Clarence Ford Willard Lyke Harry Sweazy John Toy Fred Graham John Kelch Charlies Achauer Charles Eberst Clarence Blosser Tourist Book Club George Carr Fred Burchfield Walter Prather George van Fossen Gertrude Bliss Eleanor Durr Kathleen McGonagle Delta Theta Tau Clarence Schempp Frank Walters Jess Ralston Frank Brown Noel Brown James Hutchinson Business and Professional's Club Lewis Graham Florence Bort Emma Hall Precious Correll Marie Lines Grace Shriner Harry Mack Chan Reynolds Louise Strentz Sigma Phi Garema Sorority Lois Bright Irmagard Bliss Iola Courter Graham Brimner

Mrs. Alice Shafer Returns From Lancaster Visit After Illness

Mrs. Alice Shafer returns to her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charlie Achauer after a Christmas visit in Lancaster. She is recovering from influenza, following a serious illness. Delphian Club meets at Mrs H J Unversagt's home with a paper on Sir Francis Bacon by Mrs Jess Frasure. Bacons essays read by roll call. Henry J Unversagt hosts two bridge club evenings with guests and awards.

Carry Barrett Thimble and Art Club White House T. R. Walburn C. A. Richey Lucille Wright Alice Shafer Charlies Achauer Lancaster Delphian Club H. J. Unversagt Ida Mathias Jess Frasure Sir Francis Bacon Bacon A. K. Smith N. Spring St Betty Barnes Delaware Allen Cole Mildred Collins Culver St Charles Huffman Roger Friend Lawrence Harden Friend Karl Harper Harden Clayton Scheide, Jr Alfred Lanning Lawrence Adcock Ross Adcock Huffman

Funeral Rites For Davida Jones In Good Hope

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. for Davida Jones 87 of Good Hope Township who died Tuesday after an illness. Rites were at Roberts Funeral Chapel. Survived by his wife two sons and two daughters. Mr. Jones had lived in Hocking County for 19 years.

Logan Davida Jones Good Hope Township Roberts Jones Hocking County

1937 Hocking Debates Will Start Tonight

Debating teams from Carbon Hill Rockbridge Gibisonville Union Furnace and a mixed Ilesboro South Bloomingville squad begin weekly contests in the Hocking County High League tonight. Debates run through April 23 with rules set by a league committee distributed to schools.

LOGAN Hocking County

Carbon Hill Band Performs in Maxville PTA Program

Members of the Carbon Hill High School Band, 40 students strong and directed by Melvin Harberger, traveled to Maxville late last week to appear on a parent-teacher association program. Superintendent H. Dillon led a delegation of Carbon Hill teachers accompanying the group.

Logan Carbon Hill Maxville Parent-Teacher Association Melvin Harberger H. Dillon

Kiwanians Entertain Logan with Music at White House

Logan Kiwanians enjoyed a Tuesday meeting with piano by Mrs. C. 8. Clark and vocals by Miss Shirley Mooney. The program titled LOGAN A featured a program of music at the White House venue.

Logan

Mrs. O. Sanner Dies In Newark Tuesday

Mrs. O Sanner died at her Newark home Tuesday evening after a short illness. She formerly lived in Hocking County where many relatives reside. Besides her husband she leaves a son Elmer and daughter Esther May of the home. She was a daughter of Elmer Harden of Logan and sister of Clyde Harden. The Rev A B Cox of Newark will preach the funeral at the United Brethren Church at 10 am Saturday. Burial will be in Ewing Cemetery.

Newark Hocking County Elmer Esther May Elmer Harden Logan Clyde Harden A. B. Cox United Brethren Church Ewing Cemetery

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