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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1939
Page
14
A three car collision on U S Route 33 near Harper Run caused heavy vehicle damage but injures were reported. F R Owen followed Howard Anderson as Floyd Kitchen approached from the opposite direction. Sheriff Farbear and Deputy Smith investigated the wreck.
Logan City Council will meet Tuesday night to consider a taxi cab licensing bill and review material for repairing the Goose Creek retaining wall at the Meyer and Snyder properties. A garbage disposal plan may be discussed but likely no legislation will be ready for the regular meeting.
About 100 Church of Christ members from Athens Perry Fairfield and Hocking Counties gathered in Logan on invitation of Rev. Damon Watkins. They held services in the courthouse with Watkins as principal speaker to stimulate organizing a local congregation.
John Heidlebaugh of Marion Township reports progressive vision loss over months, now unable to distinguish people by sight and relies on voices to identify others.
The Toledo Chapter of the Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution chose Manasseh Cutler Hall at Ohio University for a year marking. The hall, oldest at the university and in the Northwest Territory, stems from a Congress land grant via Manasseh Cutler. Selection committee listed members from Albany to Marietta. Date for the marker is pending.
Gallipolis Miss Katie Sibley aged 61 daughter of the late Jonas Sibley and a native of this county died Saturday at the home of her niece Mrs J Paul McNealey in this city. She had been employed at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics. Surviving are a sister Mrs H P Halley and a brother Reuben Sibley of Rolfe Iowa. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 9 am at Mina Chapel with interment in Mound Hill Cemetery.
Relatives and friends of Mrs Laura Ellen Kerns widow of Nelson Kerns accompanied her body from Lowell Ohio for interment at Mound Hill Cemetery. She was a native of Gallia County and is survived by daughters Mrs Barbara Sprague of Lowell and Mrs Sheldon Gilman of New York City.
The Gallipolis Ladies' Aid Society of Eno Church announces a jitney supper and play to be held at the church on April 15. Proceeds benefit church activities.
Funeral services were held in Pt Pleasant yesterday for William A Rhodes age 67. He is survived by his brother George Rhodes of Kanauga.
With the garden season approaching complaints rise about dogs and chickens at large. Chief Lew Reynolds urges securing animals to prevent property damage and asks public cooperation to avoid drastic steps.
Ray Betz age 26 died Friday at Holzer Hospital from skull fractures believed inflicted by Earl Red Fulton. Fulton and wife are jailed. grand jurors to review case. Witnesses: Fulton claimed unwritten law defense. wife two says not married to him. a custody of two marriages and alleged bigamy under scrutiny. Municipal and county officials withheld details.
About 100 residents from nearly all clubs and societies in Gallipolis will assemble at the Court House this evening on call by James W. Walter of the Chamber of Commerce to coordinate a city cleanup campaign starting early next month.
Charles Manley, held on bad check charges in Meigs County jail, is reported improving at his home north of Cheshire after a fall in the prison shower bath left him seriously injured. He was released on his own recognizance.
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Murray Daniels age 51 of Somerset Ohio and Eva Treadway age 48 of Gallipolis confirming their plans to wed.
Robert Adcock of Logan remains in critical condition at Cherrington Hospital after a Friday accident on the New Straitsville branch left him with a fractured vertebrae. Mrs. Floyd Clark of Nelsonville was hospitalized Saturday for an appendicitis operation. Richard Lee Cottrill of Nelsonville entered the hospital Sunday for treatment. Dismissals Sunday included Worrey Merritt of Columbus treated for influenza and William Aurand near Logan who had an appendicitis operation two weeks ago.
Fishermen note improved fishing as warm weather returns with hens on the Hocking River and Buckeye Lake. Joe Hall and Vernon Stump of the city caught nearly 40 bluegills at the lake on Sunday. Charles Kimble and Jacob Lavey reported big catches of suckers last week. Tommy Krieg, 10, bassed a 14 pound bigmouth in Scotts Creek. Holl and Stump said Lake Erie bites were starting at the lake with a couple of Erie bass hooked.
George Jurgensmier addressed the Older Young People's group at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening in the pastor's study. He spoke about the profit motive and its implications for individuals and society.
Logan A movement by Marion Township residents seeks to split the large township precinct. The plan would place polling in two areas near the central school, easing east side access. About 550 potential voters exist, with turnout around 400 currently. The proposal will be presented to the Hocking County Election Board.
LOGAN JACK Spence Sr. reports his son Allen Spence is in serious condition at the Veterans Hospital in Dayton undergoing treatment for heart disease. The World War veteran served overseas and as a chauffeur for General John J. Pershing, later assigned to General Headquarters.
The display includes deep sea specimens loaned by Clyde Alberry Haydenville. Items listed include a porcupine fishskin an alligator hide a tortoise and a sea gar in the exhibit lineup.
Logan-Floyd Eckhart of Gore departed Sunday for Wayne West Virginia to take a drilling job with Chartiers Oil Co. He had worked in oil fields near Mount Pleasant Michigan but returned home about four months ago as operations slowed.
Morning Dawn Lodge F and M will be inspected Friday night March 31 by Dr Otto Erter district deputy of the city. E S Spear master of the lodge expects unusually large attendance and says refreshments will follow the session. No formal invitations have been sent to other lodges but delegations are expected from most of them.
Mrs. Nora Burnette of Gallipolis and Mrs. Alice Simms of Vinton received gold emblem pins from the National Organization Royal Neighbors of America for long service as camp recorders. Burnette has 10 years and Simms 18 years in the role, with appreciation letters sent by Miss Erna M. Barthel, Supreme Recorder, Rock Island.
GALLIPOLIS Local Lodge of Eagles hosts an Easter dance Monday night at the club rooms with music by the Jimmy James Orchestra. James wife Frances King, daughter of C. L. King, and cousin of Warner Craft, is a Gallipolis resident. Expected attendance should top a decade.
The Young Adult Class of Greens Run Church of Christ hosts a Wednesday night program for Chauncey Millfield Taylor Ridge and Trimble classes. Each class should contribute two numbers and all members are urged to attend. England operates 96000 letter boxes on walls and lamp posts.
Mrs. George Blosser of Hill Street celebrated her 83rd birthday with a dinner party at her daughter and son in law Carl Brandt's home. Attendees included George Blosser, the Brandts and their son Bob, Mrs. Roy Dupler and Donna Lou Dupler, Athens, Mrs. Alice Lehman Columbus, and Walter Blosser. Several could not attend due to illness.
Logan Masons to be inspected on April 10 as the annual inspection of the local Blue Lodge Masonry proceeds. A. D. Hufford Bremen district deputy will serve as inspecting officer.
Treasurer William G. Martin presented the church finances for the year ending March 31. Income totaled 3825.75 with disbursements of 3642.85 for current operating expenses. The next year’s budget has been raised to 4153.
Logan Charles L. Hengst sent a card from Orlando Florida to a local friend saying he eagerly awaits spring weather to return home. He has spent the winter in the south, with his home near Cantwell Cliffs.
Logan Newell, who returned Friday from Columbus hospital after nose bone removal surgery, remains at his W Main Street home and expects to resume duties this week.
Mr and Mrs H D Walker of this city are in Columbus today for the funeral of Mrs Carl Winkleman who died late last week She is a sister in law of the Walkers
Logan Sunday marked the 76th birthday of W. E. Shaw of South Bloomingville visiting his sister in the city. He is the youngest of nine with four living, and his sister Margaret Coakley, 90, observes a birthday next. Brothers J. P. Shaw 84 and George B. Shaw 82 also noted in the family. C W Zeigler invited to join a Lexington Kentucky camp faculty from June 6 to 8 and will likely accept.
About 300 people attended the Womanless Wedding at Rockbridge gym Friday evening. James Horwell played the bride with Merl Primmer as groom, D W Tucker officiated, Jack Jones and Travis Wharton served as officials and flower girls. Proceeds benefit Rockbridge High School Band.
Logan Turner and Ross of Millersport Gun Club achieved perfect scores of 50 each in the opening of the tournament at the fairgrounds Sunday afternoon. The event features 50 birds per club across four clubs including Logan Thurston Millersport and Sugar Grove with awards on a 50 30 and 20 percent split. Local members joined the shoot but no other perfect scores were posted.
Racine Chapter of Future Farmers under S H Fadely developed a gilt chain in 1936 and now reports 116 purebred Poland China hogs owned by 26 members. Pigs were grown on contracts, with sales of breeding stock and a future consignment sale planned at the community fair. The program has spurred better pasture, sanitation, and broader use of purebreds in the area.
Ten months after Logan Home Savings Association converted to a federal charter, all but four depositors have moved accounts to comply with new regulations. Officials express appreciation for the cooperation as the remaining transfers are expected soon.
Columbus Police Masonic degree team conferred the Master Masons degree in Shawnee Thursday evening. Attending members from Logan included Frank Larimer William Harburger Bel ford Harburger Leonard Tom and William Hummel.
Chauncey and Mrs. Rye Cunningham of Chauncey announce the birth of a nine pound boy at Cherrington Hospital Logan on Saturday March 25.
Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge plans a benefit party at the K P Hall Monday at 8 p m to support lodge activities and charitable aims.
Members of the Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ and the Needle Club planned a Friday night surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Chester L. Sanders on their 56th wedding anniversary. Gifts flowers greetings and a refreshment course were served. Attendees included Chester and along with numerous relatives and friends.
Chauncey Dowler the 10 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Dowler was released from Shelter ing Arms Hospital and went home on West Main Street Saturday.
Chauncey residents Mrs Leo Martin Mrs Lee Schoonover and Mrs L L Sweazy visited Logan Thursday to see Mrs Cleo Kellenbarger. Kellenbarger joined them on the return trip and stayed until Saturday with her mother.
CHAUNCEY Esther class of the M. E. Church holds a party Tuesday evening at Mrs. Nell Jorden's Mill Street residence led by class president Mrs. Agnes Tarlton.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Walts Hartley of Chauncey announce the birth of a daughter named Clara Mae at their Mill Street home on Saturday March 25. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Williams A. Hartley of Chauncey and Mr. and Mrs. Zack Williams of Glouster Route 2.
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hartley of Mill III hosted Sunday dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. Henry Henbuer Fred Henbuer and Misses Helen and Lola Henbuer of Millersburg Ohio. They visited Saturday with her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cope of Millfield Route 2.
Mr and Mrs Don ald Chalfant announce the birth of a son named Richard Lee at their Akron home. Mrs Chalfant formerly Leathan Thomas of Circle Hill.
About 75 Chauncey-Dover athletes and supporters gathered at the high school Thursday for a football and basketball banquet. Home economics students and mothers prepared and served dinner, with films of local tours shown. ]]>
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