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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1938
Page
10
Hocking County election officials expect a full picture by 10 tonight and have presiding judges call in results after tallying the general ballot. Voters show strong interest in school and municipal levies while Benton Township conducts the county’s first local option test since repeal of the 18th amendment.
Logan reports two automobile accidents Saturday night being investigated by Sheriff Joe Farbearn's staff. Alfred Huston of Marion Township was rear ended on West Hunter Street near the State Garage by Wayne Stuart of Rockbridge. Huston’s car went over an embankment. both cars were badly damaged but occupants escaped injury. Paul Mount and Les Murdock of this city also wrecked near Winona with damage. occupants uninjured.
The Logan health department reports five diphtheria cases quarantined in Hocking County this fall. Health commissioner Dr. W B Lacock says an immunization program will start in rural schools within weeks, crediting years of prior work for limiting spread since the outbreak in October.
Coach Tommy Bender drills the Logan Chieftains to match the fast Marietta Pioneers when they visit Friday night for Armistice Day. After a Lancaster defeat the team stays focused on a strong River City challenge and eyes Nelsonville's improving Greyhounds for the next game.
Mr. and Mrs. Eber Mowery and family of Logan were in Columbus Sunday to visit Nick Mowery whose Columbus relative has been ill with influenza but is recovering. Also mentions past residence in Logan.
About 49 trap shooters gathered for the Logan Gun Club event at the fairground range Sunday. Carl Stevens of Zanesville performed an exhibition breaking 109 of 110 targets. Winners took home turkeys, including Harry K Starr Joe Farbearn Jack Farbearn Bill Tannahill Marvin Smith Logan Fred Lewis Rushville Grant Hansley Bill Bellhorn W A DeMoss Alex Mowery Irving Kohler Degood Newton Moore and McLaughlin from out of town.
Kiwanis will host a brief program then dismiss for election return viewing. A joint Rotarians Kiwanis meeting is set for Tuesday evening November 15 with the Committee on Public Relations providing a speaker. Howard Rolston will again serve as secretary and treasurer for another year after board action last week.
Logan High School former Forensic Club members form a Players Guild to operate under a new name. New members include Betty Rohrer Alice Carpenter Lee Evans Jean Scheibell Margaret Mary Kaiser Robert Graham Retha Lohr Juanita Root Elizabeth Smith Fern Iles Eloise Humphrey James Steele Harry Shaw Marjorie Wells William Walsh and Robert Houk. Officers are Phyllis Leonard president Ralph Poston vice president Dale Engle secretary and Joe Karshner treasurer.
Logan News reports the marriage of Miss Mary Louise Ryder and Gordon Stair in Marion on October 30. The bride is the daughter of Carey M. Ryder and his wife, both former Logan residents. The groom is the son of W. Gordon Stair and his wife. The ceremony was by Rev. Howard L. Olewiler of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Ryder works as assistant trainmaster for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad at Marion.
A surprise party was held Saturday evening at Mrs. McDaniel's home near New Plymouth for her birthday. Guests included Mrs. George Smith and others. Music, dancing, and a potluck lunch followed. gifts were received. Logan man John R. Brooker faces charges after breaking glass at the Odd Fellows Lodge on Main Street during an incident Sunday night.
Logan High School Band under James Horwell works on new formations this week. The Logan Marietta game will feature the new drill as part of Armistice Day festivities.
Democrats held meetings in Carbon Hill and Murray City while Republicans gathered in Logan for precinct meetings across six districts. County candidates and local speakers attended as voters prepared to decide which prediction by county chairmen would be closest.
A masquerade surprise party was held Saturday evening at N. E. Dodds home by a Presbyterian Sunday School group. Guests brought homemade candy and popcorn balls, a musical program was performed, and many local families attended including the Morrisons Copelands Starlin and Winner families Stevenson Ward Dodds and others.
Firemen repair toys from a benefit show with Chief Roy Stallsmith and Gerald McLaughlin repainting doll hair. Visitors watch daily as painting remains and larger toy repairs await. a community effort showcases civic spirit.
Mrs. Helen Harper hosted a surprise birthday party for her son Raymond on Saturday from 2 to 4 PM marking his sixth anniversary. Guests included Marjorie Harper, June Harper, Sue Robinson and others with prizes won in games and contests.
Jury and witness fees in Hocking County totaled 518.58 for October the highest in months. The surge followed a large number of witnesses called in many cases and included several jury trials. The last term of court did not require a petit jury.
Beginning Wednesday, a series of clothing construction classes will be held at the Methodist Church under Eunice Kochheiser of Ohio State University. Farm women of the county will attend. The first session runs 10:30 to 3:00, with subsequent meetings on November 16, 30 and December 7, 14.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Coleman and daughter Janice of the city visited relatives in Rome Ohio Sunday. While there Mr. Coleman attended a Masonic ceremony where a member received a 50 year jewel.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Funk of Logan Route 3 welcomed a son born Saturday.
Glouster Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club met Friday night November 4 in Jacksonville. Seventeen new members joined including Judge Louis Tyroler and George A Banks of Athens who spoke on Conservation and Propagation of Wildlife. Ernest Parker was elected treasurer and Alex Do cie of Jacksonville was named secretary. A fish supper for 50 members followed. Next meeting planned in Glouster with details to come.
Kroger defeated Rich Leaf two games to one at Wolf & Sons Alleys on Monday night. J Johnston rolled a 237 high single and R Janchius delivered the top series with 620 as Kroger controlled the scoring.
Concord Friendly Circle and CIC classes met Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Chatman with 44 attendees. Refreshments and a social hour followed. church improvements include a concrete front porch, new window blinds, and a large Sunday School attendance.
Social notes record a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Smith and Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Smith for Norma Linscott, who returned to Barberton after a two month stay. Music by local performers and prizes awarded to Madge Pedicord and Kenneth Kirkbride accompany refreshments and a long guest list.
Rome Grange holds a regular meeting on Wednesday evening October 9 with a birthday party for members born in October November and December. Election of officers will be held and a potluck supper follows.
Mr and Mrs George Huston Jr of this city are parents of a daughter born by Caesarean section at Cherrington Hospital on Sunday.
Dr E A Hansen spoke on Our Faith in Education to Glouster PTA in the high school auditorium. He cited three reasons for faith in education including self thinking, parental desire for better schooling, and intelligent leadership. He urged giving junior high students the more abundant life and noted Kiwanis support for the County Children’s Home levy.
The Trimble Church of Christ in West Side announces special Thursday evening preaching at 7 o'clock. Evangelist Damon D. Watkins will deliver the sermon on why the Church of Christ differs from the Disciples of Christ. The talk aims to clarify public misunderstandings between the two Athens County churches.
Mrs. Flo Henry, president, asks all class members to assemble at the Church of Christ Thursday at 7 o'clock. Also notes steam roller operators in the District of Columbia need no permits and are not bound by traffic rules.
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