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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1937

Page

10

Hocking Common Pleas Court Opens Two Week Session

Logan court to convene for two weeks starting December 6 with ten jury trials scheduled. Notable case Reid against Karshner seeks $10,000 for back head injury from a wood strike. Karshner previously found guilty of assault and battery.

Hocking Common Pleas Court Logan Phil A. Henderson Collins Ruff Guess Mason Pickett Barringer Stump McBroom Singer Reid Karshner Cameron Fout Strum Frey Peacock Reese Moore John Reid Nelson Karshner, Jr

Court Denies Motion In Church Issue

Logan County judge overruled a motion to dissolve the injunction in the case of Trustees of the First Christian Church of Logan against Bible Christian Churches Incorporated and B F Hughes. Litigation has restrained church use. arbitration failed. settlement talks continue for a new trustee election.

Logan First Christian Church of Bible Christian Churches Incorporated B. F. Hughes Phil A. Henderson

Father and Son Arrested in Farm Dispute

Harry Green and his son Harold of Nelsonville were arrested by Deputies Nellis Smith and Rudolph Brandt at the Stiers farm in a dispute over the Matheny child. Harold, a minor, drew a revolver during the talk. Harold pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $10 plus costs. his son's case was to be heard next.

Logan Harry Green Harold Nelsonville R. F. C Nellis Smith Rudolph Brandt Stiers Farm Albert Matheny Harold Green E. L. Ewing S. B. Whitehart Green Son

Turkeys Higher This Thanksgiving Says Local Buyer

A local man reports turkey prices up from last year with birds bought at 25 cents per pound on foot. Hocking County farmers raise fewer turkeys than in the past.

Logan Hocking County

Evans family spends Sunday visiting in Warren and Sharon

Mr and Mrs A F Evans and their son Lee of Logan spent Sunday in Warren visiting Harold Evans and Sharon Pa before returning home. On the homeward journey they traveled through a snow storm most of the way.

East Logan A. F. Evans Lee Warren Harold Evans Sharon

Twins Born to Murray City Couple

Mr and Mrs Leonard Phillips announce the birth of twins a boy and a girl Esther Fay and Lester Ray. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Albert Phillips of New Pittsburgh and Mr and Mrs Joseph Sabo of Murray City.

Murray City Leonard Phillips Esther Fay Lester Ray Albert Phillips New Pittsburgh Joseph Sabo

Logan Brief Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Alford Brooks of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Brooks Friday and Saturday. P H Reichley of Zanesville visited Logan relatives. C H Reichley returned home Saturday. Richard Brooks visited Dr and Mrs C A Poindexter in Middleport Sunday. Eugene Wright visited Chillicothe to see Mrs Allie Bates. Vint Bolin of Albany spent Sunday in Logan with Dessie Hanna. Sunday dinner guests included Charles Peyton Chester Kochrane and Collins Kochrane of Columbus and Russell Kochrane and daughter Shirley of Logan. Belle Hyson returned home to Bell Miller’s after visiting relatives in Athens since Oct 1.

Alford Brooks Columbus Richard Brooks P. H. Reichley Zanesville Logan South Bloomingville C. H. Reichley Middleport C. A. Poindexter Eugene Wright Chillicothe Allie Bates Vint Bolin Albany Dessie Hanna Rudy Lortz Charles Peyton Chester Kochrane Collins Kochrane Russell Kochrane Shirley Belle Hyson Bell Miller This City Athens

Franklin Kerr Guild Holds Christmas Event at First Presbyterian

Franklin Kerr Guild met at the First Presbyterian Church Monday evening with a six o'clock dinner. Members organized a cross shaped table setting and clean candles while Mrs. Burchfield, Mrs. Lacock, Mrs. Clutton, Mrs. Sloan, and Miss Oeffler served. Miss Ruth Heft reviewed Mecca and Beyond as devotionals opened, followed by a talk on New Ways for Old about Sharecroppers of the South by Mrs. Braddock. Plans were made for a December covered dish supper and grabbag. Miss Estelline Creal to tell a Christmas story. new member Mrs. William Miller welcomed. Social hour featured contests won by Miss Heft and Miss Creal. Guests included Mrs. Collison, Mrs. Anthony, Mrs. Krieg, Mrs. Light of Logan, and Miss Love of Somerset.

Franklin Kerr Guild First Presbyterian Church Fred Burchfield W. B. Lacock Gladys Clutton Seth Sloan Lucille Oeffler Marie Sprankel Ruth Heft

Wins Peace Contest at Prince of Peace Declamation

Miss Sheila Graham daughter of Prof and Mrs M M Graham won the Prince of Peace declamation contest at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening. She faced Miss Jean Lanning daughter of Mr and Mrs R R Lanning. Judges were Harley Meyer Logan D O Davis Union Furnace and Miss Jeanette Wharton Rockbridge.

Logan Sheila Graham M. M. Graham Prince of Peace Methodist Episcopal Church Jean Lanning R. R. Lanning Harley Meyer D. O. Davis Union Furnace Jeanette Wharton Rockbridge

Union Furnace Teams Win In Hocking County League

In the Hocking County Basketball League play Friday Union Furnace boys beat Gibisonville 36 to 18 and girls won 13 to 10. Murray City boys defeated Carbon Hill 30 to 13 while Carbon Hill girls beat their neighbors 29 to 16.

LOGAN Hocking County Union Furnace Boys Gibisonville Union Furnace Murray City Carbon Hill

Hold Harden Funeral Rites On Thursday

Funeral services for Benjamin Harden 8 will be held at 2 PM Thursday at the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died Monday at 2:35 PM at his Church Street residence. Harden, a retired farmer and long time Odd Fellow dean in Hocking County, leaves a daughter Mrs Frances Toole a sister six brothers three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Rev C W Graham will officiate and final Odd Fellows rites follow burial at Oak Grove Mausoleum.

Logan Methodist Episcopal Church Benjamin Harden Church St Washington Township Haydenville Green Township Hocking County Francis Toole C. W. Graham Odd Fellows Oak Grove Mausoleum

Result of Election In Benton Unchanged

Official results announced by the Hocking County Election Board on November 4 remained unchanged after a recount of Benton Township long term trustee ballots. Clendell Reid led with 66 votes, Chester Eveland 55, and A. W. Lytle and Merl E. Hunter tied at 54. Eveland gained one vote on recount and won by two. certification completed. Four of thirteen candidates attended the recount.

Logan Hocking County Election Board Benton Township Clendell Reid Chester Eveland A. W. Lytle Merl E. Hunter Lytle Eveland

Licensed To Marry In Hocking County

Three couples received marriage licenses in Hocking County over the weekend. James Boyer 27 laborer Logan and Mary Margaret Malone 25 at home Logan. Charles William Ankrom 22 truck driver Barnsville and Fauna Jane Bateman 19 Nelsonville Rt. 2. Clifford Edson Downing 27 farmer Williamsport and Elsie Sylvia Pritchard 29 Laurelville.

Logan Hocking County James Boyer Jasper Boyer Mary Margaret Malone Charles Malone Charles William Ankrom Barnsville Fauna Jane Bateman NYA Nelsonville Rt. 2 Charles Bateman Clifford Edson Downing Williamsport John Downing Elsie Sylvia Pritchard Laurelville Amon Pritchard

Local Hunters Report Mixed Bag in Hocking County Field

Hunters in Hocking County reported a fair success with rabbits scarce or hiding. Logan and others covered large areas Monday afternoon but only a few reached the limit.

Logan Hocking County

Funeral Held for John Cotterman in New Lexington

John Cotterman’s funeral was held in New Lexington Monday afternoon with local relatives attending. Attendees from the area included Wilbur Blum, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cotterman, Mrs. Sarah Biggs, and Mrs. Matilda Blum, reflecting his many acquaintances in the city.

Logan John Cotterman New Lexington Wilbur Blum Jacob Cotterman Sarah Biggs Matilda Blum Cotterman

Three Men Arrested After Auto Accident Near Logan

Deputies Nellis Smith and Rudolph Brandt arrested Jay Wilson of Toledo after an accident injuring Ross Adcock of this city. Wilson, James McCauley and Robert Stewart were taken into custody for intoxication. Wilson pleaded guilty and received 100 dollars plus costs, 30 days jail, and a six month driving ban. McCauley and Stewart also pled guilty and were fined five dollars plus costs.

Logan Ross Adcock Jay Wilson Toledo Nellis Smith Rudolph Brandt Wilson James McCauley Robert Stewart Henderson McCauley Stewart S. B. Whitehart

Logan Gridders Face Greyhounds in Final Opener

Logan football practice at Chieftain field speeds up as they prepare for their last game of the year at Nelsonville against the Greyhounds. The senior captains Bob Hansley Albert Leonard Jimmy Richardson Eddie Nelson and Joe Spackey end their high school careers in this annual clash.

LOGAN Chieftainfield Nelsonville Greyhounds Bob Hansley Albert Leonard Jimmy Richardson Eddie Nelson Joe Spackey

Campbell Injured in Route 31 Work Accident Near Rockbridge

Logan reports El mer Campbell was struck by a cable at work near Rockbridge during a Monday noon shift on Route 31. He received medical attention at Cherrington Hospital with a slight concussion and facial lacerations above the nose and below the eye.

Logan Rockbridge Elmer Campbell Cherrington Hospital

Logan Odd Fellows Plan Annual Rabbit Supper

Arrangements are completed for the South Perry Lodge of Odd Fellows rabbit supper next Saturday evening. A delegation of Logan lodge men will attend. Lee Karr is among those handling the event.

LOGAN South Perry Lodge of Odd Fellows Logan Lodge Lee Karr

Logan boxer Jimmy Ringhiser to fight at Buchtel Friday night

Logan boxer Jimmy Ringhiser will be the third man in the ring as the Nelsonville Eagles stage a fight card at Buchtel. He has refereed several matches in recent months. Also noted is a meeting at the Ohio State Illinois game where Dr. and Mrs. W B Lacock of this city ran into Mr. and Mrs. W C Lacock of Beaver Dam, who are brothers.

Logan Jimmy Ringhiser Nelsonville Eagles Buchtel W. B. Lacock W. C. Lacock Beaver Dam

Lanning Named Head Of Masons In Logan-Mingo Lodge

Alfred Lanning was named worshipful master of LOGAN-Mingo Lodge at the annual meeting with over 65 in attendance. He succeeds Charles C. Achauer and heads a list of officers including Edward Miller senior warden Frank Larimer junior warden Harry L. Smith secretary J. W. Woodard treasurer and others. Installation was led by Harry L. Smith aided by Neal Shaw. Harbaugh added to Southeastern Ohio Association of Insurance Agents program in Chillicothe on December 2.

LOGAN Mingo Lodge of Masons Alfred Lanning Lanning Charles C. Achauer Edward Miller Frank Larimer Harry L. Smith J. W. Woodard Leonard Tom Belford Harburger Charles Kleinschmidt Tyler H. O. Tom Logan—Melrose Harbaugh Southeastern Ohio Association of Insurance Agents Chillicothe

Logan Rotary hears Mrs. Lucille Wright on European tour

Mrs. Lucille Wright spoke to the Logan Rotary Club after a dinner at the White House about her recent European tour.

Logan Lucille Wright Logan Rotary Club White House

Logan library reopens as book club season begins

Miss Christine Frasch librarian says cooler weather boosts library circulation and spurs interest in book club season at the public library.

Logan Christine Frasch

Stitch and Chatter Club Meets Friday in Glouster

Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis hosted the Stitch and Chatter Club Friday evening with readings by Mrs. Pauline Swart and sewing to follow. A luncheon was served to six members including Mrs. Evelyn Smith and Mrs. Fay Clemons. The group will meet next week with Mrs. Olive Welling and asks members to bring handkerchiefs.

Glouster Elizabeth Lewis Stitch Pauline Swart Evelyn Smith Fay Clemons Elma Lehew Anna Mae Brunton Olive Welling Braun St

Standard Bearers Elect New Officers

Standard Bearers met at the home of their advisor Mrs. John Blower for a Monday evening business meeting. Officers elected were Mary Boroff president Anna Louise Logue vice president Ruth Lewis secretary and Irene White treasurer. The study book was presented by Boroff and devotionals were led by Logue.

Mrs. Howard Adams Dies in Columbus

Mrs. Howard Adams died at Mercy Hospital Columbus at 6 15 Monday after a heart ailment following a Caesarean operation She was daughter of Mr and Mrs George Rogers of Corning and leaves a husband and infant son Funeral arrangements have not been completed

Glouster Howard Adams Mercy Hospital Columbus Adams George Rogers Corning

Will Hold Dog Clinic In City Building

GLOUSTER The city building will host a dog clinic Wednesday morning led by Dr. Howe a veterinarian. The rabies inoculation starts at 9 a m with a fee charged to owners seeking treatment for their pets.

Glouster Howe

Glouster Personalities Hosts, Family Visitors

Glouster residents Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jauchius of Newark visited Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Jauchius and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Galloway hosted over the weekend their daughter Christine, a Crooksville teacher, and son J. V. of Ohio University.

Glouster Herman Jauchius W. S. Jauchius Newark R. C. Galloway Christine Crooksville J. V Ohio University

Homer Grange to Elect Officers Friday Night

Annual election of Homer Grange officers will be held Friday night November 19. A large attendance of members is expected.

Glouster Homer Grange

Glouster Tom Cats Earn Big Six Title and League Expansion

Glouster players dominate the Big Six selections with Zimmer captain of the first team. Healey Tolliver and Carter receive first and second team honors as the league confirms Glouster as champions for the third straight year. Philo gains tentative league entry. basketball competition to begin in 1938-39.

Glouster McConnelsville High School Zimmer Healey Tolliver Carter G. Roberts Cooper Bell Elliott New Concord Vickers Bush Crooksville Smith Barker Fealty New Lexington Berry Tom Cats Philo

Booth Festival Planned by Glouster Epworth Leagues

The northern branch Epworth Leagues plan a Friday festival in Glouster with booths at Glouster High School gym and the Methodist Church. Booth judging follows the afternoon setup, a social period, and supper at 5 30. Geneva Elliott of Nelsonville assists. Rev. Charles Graham of Logan preaches at 7 00.

Glouster Epworth Glouster League Geneva Elliott Nelsonville Charles Graham Logan

Solomon Braglin 77 Dies at Jacksonville

Solomon Braglin, 77, died at his home in Jacksonville after a three week illness. Funeral services will be at Trimble M. E. Church at 2 PM Thursday with Rev. Mrs. M. L. Kimmey officiating. Burial in Gloucester Cemetery. Survived by wife, sons Walter Joseph Edward Coby of Jacksonville. daughters Asa Clark Bernard Ray of Trimble and Elmer Cochran of Jacksonville. brother James of New Lexington. sister Mrs. Maggie Hill of Kentucky.

Jacksonville Solomon Braglin Trimble M. E M. L. Kimmey Glouster Cemetery Braglin Walter Joseph Edward Coby Asa Clark Bernard Ray Trimble Elmer Cochran James New Lexington Maggie Hill Kentucky

Glouster to Receive League Honors at later date

Coaches Kemeter and Adcock will receive honors on behalf of Glouster, with the trophy to be presented to captain Zimmer and the team at a future date.

Glouster Kemeter Adcock Zimmer

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