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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1938
Page
14
Logan judge to hear state v Craven Nihiser motion for new trial after a jury found him guilty of second degree manslaughter in the killing of Mary Kranz. Defense argues the state admitted evidence of a prior guilty plea without outlining charges.
The Logan Gun Club event Sunday produced top scores by G. M. Hansley of Sugar Grove and Sheriff Joe Farbeann. Hansley hit 110 of 127 and Farbeann 90 of 100 with 20 and 19 in a straight run. other notable scores include Shaffer 102 of 125 and Tannahill 75 of 112.
Marriage licenses issued Monday by Judge E L Ewing to Richard Donley Ott a 23 year old signal helper of Columbus and Velva Edith Poling 25 of Laurelville with Magistrate Frank St Clair presiding Also W F Mathias 52 a mechanic of Rockbridge Route 2 and Grace Brown 39 of South Bloomingville obtained licenses both couples listed as at home or with parents in their filings
Laurelville Grange to revive interest with an opening meeting this evening. Pioneer Youth representatives plan to visit to discuss organizing a group in the village.
Logan Lafayette Jr seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Lafe Eggleston Starr received a fractured skull while playing near a swing at Union Furnace School Monday afternoon. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital where X ray photographs showed the skull fracture.
Corwin Bigham was struck in the face while a gas pipe parted during work in western Hocking County on Monday. He sustained a deep wound under the eye requiring 10 stitches, then left Cherrington Hospital after treatment.
Funeral services were conducted at Haydenville Methodist Church for Columbus L. Wolfe who died at his Green Township home Saturday morning. Burial followed in Haydenville Cemetery.
Logan Ohio Power Co. representatives will address the city council next Tuesday evening about the street lighting contract unsigned by officials. A current emergency power supply is in effect via a contract authorized by Director R. R. Loomis and council.
James R. Smoot begins a sequence of visits with 4H Club advisors to schedule the formation of clubs for the 1938 season. Organization work aims to launch summer projects around the close of rural schools.
Logan Ohio prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen readies evidence for the April term grand jury. Several cases will be reviewed with a workload expected to mirror the prior term. The January session wrapped in one day.
Logan reports a March 31 deadline for personal tax returns with a 50 percent penalty for late filings under new acts. Officials urge many taxpayers to file promptly to avoid penalties.
Harry Lohr of West Lafayette pleaded guilty to robbery in a case involving the purse of Mrs. Melvina Sanders of 701 E. Second St. He denied theft, was held on a $1500 bond for grand jury appearance, and the purse yielded $20.17 with $11.90 recovered. Sanders identified him in court. Lohr, previously of Logan, said he had been out of work eight months. The grand jury meets next Monday.
Service Director R R Loomis announces repainting of Logan City streets to mark parking and traffic zones. Once finished, the color will switch to white from yellow.
Logan-Hocking County's Pioneer Youth have been invited to attend a district meeting in Athens next Tuesday evening. Arrangements are being made for a large delegation to be present.
Logan reports Darwin Kindler Lancaster with James R. Smoot and F O Wolf favor the proposal to extend a power line from the Fairfield County line to Gibisonville and Camp Hocking via South Perry. Further action will be taken.
Supt J W Coleman met with Dick Smith and Southeast Ohio education officials in Athens to discuss revised pupil transport schedules. The state department prepared new schedules based on ten factors for transport rates, and Coleman said Hocking County districts will fare well under the changes.
The case of Ralph Stires versus Mrs. K R Stires was dismissed Monday after costs were paid. The plaintiff requested the dismissal in a suit for money.
Logan Band Boosters Club will meet Thursday night to discuss bringing an outside band to the city for a concert. The group worked with school officials on three midwinter concerts in a cooperative effort. John West, 18, of Deanville, was detained by police Sunday night and handed to juvenile officials after it emerged he had run away from home.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Achauer move to their remodeled Poplar Street home this week, after purchasing the property last fall from J. A. Fickel. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jaynes will occupy the Keller residence on Warner Avenue on the first of the month. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee White relocate to the East Front residence vacated by Mr. and Mrs. James Rees, who move to Hunter and Iron Streets.
Logan City service department workers scrubbed Main Street and sidewalks on Sunday morning using a reconditioned flusher. Mayor Dallas Kinser said the cleaning will continue as a standard practice.
Judge Arthur H. Day of Cleveland will visit Sunday evening as arrangements are made for him to meet Republican leaders. Day is a probable United States senate candidate. Earlier, Robert Taft of Cincinnati, a declared candidate, came to Logan to meet party workers.
Margar and Rutter bring alimony action in Logan alleging neglect to provide by Ernest Rutter. Custody of a minor child is sought by the mother. Nearby social notes list guests of Wetherills and Leamens moving to a new home on W Second St after remodeling bought from J R Ralston.
Mr and Mrs William Laverne Henderson of New Plymouth announce the birth of a son born Monday. On Saturday another son was born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Ewart of Warner Ave. The child has been named Charles Arthur Jr.
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