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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1936
Page
12
Dr. Otto Mees, president of Capital University, spoke at Logan High School’s baccalaureate ceremony to 77 graduates. He used the prodigal son as his text and warned of the pitfalls in youthful freedom. The Glee Club performed, and Rev. Tov and Rev. Shank led prayers.
Edson Shaw will be principal of the South Bloomingville School for the coming term, succeeding Earl Keck. Benton Township Board of Education announced after a Saturday meeting. Other high school faculty include Mrs Mabel Murray and Fred Good. grade teachers Delbert Davis Virginia Eveland Ruth Johnson and Mary Brown.
Mr and Mrs Don Ruff of Marion Township announced the birth of a son on Monday morning. Mr and Mrs Paul Rhoades of New Plymouth announced the birth of a son on Sunday.
John J Woolley and Hal H Rowland filed a petition in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio Case 16470 seeking three hundred dollars on contract against The Federal Land Bank of Louisville The defendant must answer by June 5 1926 or a default judgment will be entered Attorneys for the plaintiffs WOOLLEY AND ROWLAND filed May 19
An all day family party at Ebert McBroom’s Logan home featured a picnic dinner and wiener roast with numerous relatives. The Logan American Legion Auxiliary held a Poppy Day program at the post rooms with songs readings and a report on 1200 poppies sold netting 128.24 and a 82.0 donation to the Boy Scout movement. Logan left for Columbus later, while Trene Bennett and Byron Max Hughes married at the Methodist Episcopal Parsonage with attendants Bennett and sister of the bride present. they will live in Logan where Hughes works.
Information reached Monday evening about the death of the three months old son of Rev. and Mrs. Warren Bright of Proctorville. The infant died in a Columbus hospital following an operation for a back abscess. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bright, Sr., of this city.
Logan Roy Pierson, son of Vernon Pierson, who has been an invalid for over a year due to a fall, was brought to his parents home in Starr today. He had been cared for at Mrs. B. F. Wade's Logan home for several weeks after leaving a Columbus hospital.
Mary E. Mussen, shown above, works as a stewardess on a Chicago New York air line traveling about 2500 miles weekly. Born in Chingkiang, China, she was educated in Shanghai, London Ontario and Wheaton Illinois and completed nurse training in Toronto and Chicago.
The M. E. Ladies Aid Society hosted a gathering at Mrs. Earl Wilford’s home on Wednesday. A benefit social is planned at the church Friday evening June 5. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Williameson and daughter Roseville, Mrs. O. Reilly, and others from the area.
The Rev. John A. Toy spoke on Taxation and Social Evolution to the Logan Rotary Club at the Ambrose Hotel. He traced taxation from Hebrew history, noting increases with civilization and urging a simpler government to curb the tax burden. Harley Meyer summarized the Cincinnati district convention. Youth Night was announced for next Monday, inviting city youths as guests.
Logan Otto Hamilton faced Judge Harley M Whitcraft to change his plea on DUI charges. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and banned from driving for six months.
Pauline Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Porter Heizgie of Washington Township has completed four years in the local school without a single absence or tardy. She is in the fourth grade and has achieved perfect attendance.
Friends here learned last week of the death in a Coshocton hospital of Lyman Robbins formerly of Logan. He died from complications after injuries in an automobile accident near Millersburg when a horse struck the car. Robbins once lived in Logan while managing the Neikirk store. Funeral services were held at Millersburg and burial was in Cleveland.
E N Dietrich assistant director of education in Ohio spoke to Gibisonville High School graduates Wednesday night. Diplomas were presented by Supt. J W Coleman.
Logan reports two additional 4-H clubs formed on Saturday. The Pattonville unit received the name Happy Valley Club led by Grace Locke. Officers include Wileva Evans president Harriet Lock vice president Kathryn Wolfe secretary Betty Griner treasurer Helen Locke reporter Vaneate Joy recreation leader. Wi-Du-Rite Club of Scotts Creek organized with Grace Harsh as leader beginning her ninth year. Officers are Margaret McBroom president Helen Funk secretary treasurer Frances Stone Evelyn Ball recreation leaders Mary Alice Coleman reporter.
Sherman Harble is granted a divorce from Fern Harble by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. The couple’s minor daughter is awarded to the mother, with the father ordered to pay $7 per month for her support.
Mike Perdue was arraigned before Magistrate S B Whitehart Saturday for assault and battery. Deputy Spencer arrested him after which his guilty plea resulted in a $5 fine plus costs. Herman Malone was the alleged victim of the incident.
Efforts to organize all young people including present high school graduates and recent graduates are planned by Emergency School staff. Activities focus on interests recreation outings trips and ancillary activities. First meeting held at 7 30 p m Monday in probate court room.
John Thompson sues Elizabeth Dicken for 500 dollars over injuries from a motor crash on Route 75 near Logan the morning of March 11. He alleges defendant negligence caused injuries to his left arm side and leg costing him work and medical care. A separate note reports a fire at Lloyd filling station in New Straitsville Sunday night. department action limited losses.
Logan district records show 259 of 261 eighth graders passed the May 18 promotional exams. Esther Ebert Coleman of Laurelville tops with 169 of 200 points, followed by Longheinse Starr Township with 154. Other high scorers include Nelly Mae Huffines Gibisonville Elizabeth Smith Marion Ethe Pauline Kuhn Rockbridge and Josephine Vaughn Carter Untor Punace with 149 each across districts listed by ward and area.
At Logan Hospital LOGAN-Clifford James age 19 son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Jame of Nelsonville underwent a surgical operation at Cherrington Hospital Monday for a leg ailment. Lawrence Helber Enterprise on tered the hospital Monday for treatment. Christine Poling of Logan A F p was able to return to her home Monday after treatment for several days.
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