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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1930
Page
12
Logan March 26. Merchants in Murray City, whose properties were burned Monday, hesitate on prompt decisions but informed locals expect several business owners to rebuild. Observers say modern structures may replace frame buildings and investors from Logan, including Joe Thomas who lost a building with insurance.
Logan March 26 Several girls who had been employed at the Logan Shoe factory formerly were called back to work in the fitting department Monday morning. A company official said additional assistants will return daily as needed. Nellie Angle returned to the office and Helen Wolfe will replace Esther Thomas at Mecarshops office when that change takes place early next month.
Bruce Brandt rolled 716 pins for three games to help the Judy Grocers defeat Glouster Monday evening at the bowling alleys in Logan. The team finished 2 961 to 2 495 as Brandt opened with 204, followed by 268 and 244. the Judy Grocers totalled 983 1020 and 958 to their 925 823 and 747 counterparts.
In Logan on March 26, Sheriff W. R. Lloyd and deputies Farbearn and Hammond chased copper wire thefts across Ward Township. They report 500 feet stolen from Snake Hollow Coal Co and a similar amount from North Hocking Coal Co. Bloodhounds from Gallipolis aided but traced only to the highway, where the culprits likely fled in an automobile.
Frank O Neal was arrested at Dick Stump’s western Hocking County home by Sheriff Lloyd and Deputy Hammond. He was brought to Logan for confinement at Mansfield Reformatory after escaping a month earlier from Chillicothe on automobile theft charges. Stump reportedly helped the fugitive.
Logan March 26 Members of the Logan Chamber of Commerce plan their annual meeting next Wednesday at the Easterling Clubhouse. A 6 34 p m dinner precedes the business session with officer elections and committee reports. Incumbent Barton A Holt is among leading presidential candidates as nominations unfold.
Lo gan Auxiliary to the American Legion held a social meeting after a regular business session on Monday evening with nine Lan caster unit members as guests. A program featured vocal duets by Mrs. M. F. Weymueller and Mrs. Willard McNallen with Mrs. Hugh Meldrim on piano, and a one act play titled The Hiattville Shakespeare Club performed by several members. Bingo followed before a 4 lunch served by a committee of local members.
Logan March 26 report says after the Monday fire Murray City citizens may see better times as Sunday Creek Coal Company plans to remodel No 5 Mine hoppers to handle heavier cars and a cut from No 6 to No 7 will dump coal at No 5. Ohlinger and Wolfe explore Salem Hollow for a new opening likely requiring extensive trackage to feed the Hocking Valley Railroad.
Twenty two trustees and clerks from Hocking County townships attended a courthouse meeting called by J R Thomas president of the State Association of Township Trustees and Clerks. John W Smith of Laurel Township was named president with Daniel Blackston Falls Township as vice president and Charles F Barker Falls Township as secretary treasurer. Pearl Ralston of Laurel Township was named delegate to the state meeting. Mrs Lemma Lloyd of Ward Township was the sole woman township official present.
Logan March 26. Oil drilling expected to resume in Hocking County fields this summer after weather delays and low oil prices. Pure Oil plans a rig on the Harsh farm Washington Township, with Bell and School handling sinking. Ohio Fuel Gas moves a derrick to Harden tract near Goat Run Schoolhouse, while many local drillers shift tools to Perry County and Newark fields andMt Pleasant Michigan. Griffin Drilling readies a well on Geiger tract west of Gore field.
Logan March 26 Chief of Police John Bell will be off duty until April 1 after a suspension announced by Mayor Elias F Bright. Patrolman Lewis Reynolds will perform chief duties, with Frank Sheets named as special police for five days to cover night patrols.
Leonard Duncan of Columbus is sent to Mansfield Reformatory by Sheriff W R Lloyd to serve an indefinite sentence for the Kroger Grocery robbery. Duncan aims to be a model prisoner to earn early release. sentenced by Judge Harley M Whitcraft.
A Logan Chamber of Commerce delegation led by Barton A. Hall Charles Breene Phil A. Henderson Charles G. Bowen and Frank Blasius visited Columbus Tuesday for the Better Business Club annual meeting and attended the dinner afterward.
Logan post members note an unusual act by Joe Risley who mailed his membership cue check to the adjutant from Bluefield West Virginia. Risley has been a longtime member dating to the post’s founding and recently served as a postal inspector stationed in Bluefield.
Logan March 26 Ivan Mcc Kellip extension service specialist spoke to the Rotary Club about an agricultural survey in Hocking County. He urged support for a dairy cattle increase program and encouraged boys to join 4 H Livestock clubs. Club members pledged cooperation to improve dairy conditions.
Joseph J Canty, Dr QO W Donaldson of Gore, Danny Simmers of Sand Run, Carl Carsner of Murray City, Adam Sanborn of Longstreth, Caleb L McKee and Judge Curtiss C Williams of Columbus were in Logan Tuesday on business.
In Hocking County a drive is under way to recruit 17 to 24 year olds for the Co M T C movement to meet the 15 man quota for Camp Knox Kentucky training camp this July County chairman on enrollments asks Officers Reserve members C E James Virgil W Martin Fred Juergensmeier Dr Don Kammerling and Harry Krumlauf to aid The quota may rise if other districts fall short Information will be distributed to county schools in the coming days.
Service Department workers repair several alleys in the northeastern Logan area using crushed limestone. Tra Tox of Laurelville arrived in Logan on business Tuesday.
Thirty friends gathered at the home of M B Iles on East Main Street Saturday evening to celebrate his birthday. He received many gifts and the cake was prepared by Mrs. Thomas Phillips.
Members of the Get Together Club gathered at Mrs. C. A. Richey’s South High Street home for an entertaining bridge session. Substitute players Mrs. Theodore Lytle and Mrs. Charlies Lutz filled in during the meeting.
Harry Grace of Chillicothe accompanied the Court of Appeals to Logan on Tuesday. The delegation traveled to observe sessions and support the court in its proceedings.
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