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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1938
Page
14
In Logan, jury had been impaneled in the John Reid versus Nelson Karshner Jr case when a settlement offered in open court ended the suit. Reid receives 700 dollars plus defense costs, ending a yearlong matter over alleged back of head injuries from a wooden block.
Logan notes say Bob McBride, junior, will lead the Chieftain grid squad in 1939 replacing Joe Karshner who was captain and quarterback this season. McBride, a standout lineman, is regarded as one of Logan High School’s best tackles in recent years. He is among three regulars returning next fall. In other items, Dr. Walter E. Brehm will be in Columbus later this week for Republican legislature caucus to name officers, and James Hamburger suffered a deep cut to the left thumb while helping with butchering.
A Logan based effort by Federal Historical workers seeks manuscripts or related information about the city of Logan. Information will be compiled and published in a forthcoming book. Contact Messenger representatives who will forward tips to the workers.
Logan American Legion Auxiliary held a business and social meeting with Mrs. Walter Huffman presiding. The program committee included Mrs. Roy Anthony and others. A potluck Christmas party is set for Dec 12 at 6 p.m. A ten cent grab bag follows. Dues must be paid by Jan 1 to avoid delinqu ency.
Judge Henderson sustained the defense motion in Lulu Williams versus Grundstein Topper and Goldberg granting leave to file a second amended petition within ten days. The case seeks damages for personal injuries from an accident on South Market Street.
Logan High football squad and coaching staff attended the Logan Rotary Club dinner at the White House. Capital University coach William Bernlohr delivered the principal address. Bill Campbell Capital all Ohio tackle and Coach Tom Bender spoke on squad abilities. Claude Chrisman was master of ceremonies. Captain Joe Karshner and captain-elect Bob McBride spoke briefly.
An unusually good six week record in Room 10 under John Clark shows no student tardy and 97.5 percent attendance. Second place goes to Miss Florence Larimer's home room with 97.4 percent attendance and only two tardies.
Logan Chieftain basketball squad under coach Tommy Bender trims to 25 players and tunes up daily for the open December 9 game against Glouster. Top contenders include Bob Snyder Merl Bell Earl Bell Harold Saulters Joe Thomas Bob McBride Bill Bryan Clyde Bloomfield and Roy Marshall with reserves and freshmen also vying for starting spots.
Ilesboro farmers plan a two day farm institute at the Ewing Grange Hall next Thursday and Friday. Speakers include W. H. Mowrey Mrs. M. C. Rosselott and C. C. Terrell from the Marion Institute. Music by Ilesboro High School. Officers: Mowrey president Riley Worthman VP Mrs. W. D. Mosure secretary treasurer Miss Thelma Mowrey hostess. Executive committee: Mrs. W. L. Schorr Mrs. Porter Heinlein Mrs. Porter Heigle Andrew Rauber and J. S. Cox.
Arrangements are made for a Friday afternoon assembly at Logan High School auditorium. J. L. Deitrick will present History of Civilization. Deitrick previously spoke before local schools several years ago.
Mrs C W Schaal of this city is improving at home after sustaining a fractured shoulder in a fall several weeks ago.
Local sportsmen report good rabbit hunting after the first snowfall of the year. Several shooters say they killed the daily limit.
Rutland area residents share holiday visits with relatives across Newark Ashland Mansfield and Columbus. Local events include a gymnasium dance for the athletic association with a newly organized orchestra. Several families plan Thanksgiving gatherings and weekend visits with relatives in Syracuse Wilkesville Pomeroy and Coalburg West Virginia.
Motorcycle Officer Fred Lunt saved a burning bike by grabbing a rug from a porch and dousing the flames. The rug was damaged and the owner demands the city pay for the loss.
Mr and Mrs James Higgins and family returned to Akron after visiting Logan with Mr and Mrs C B Donahue and family and Mr and Mrs A J Curl. Mr Higgins state bridge champion traveled to Cleveland for American Bridge Association match play with experts from across the United States including several from New York City. He is a son of M D Higgins of Athens.
Logan pupils in the central school group may have hot noon lunches as the cafeteria reopened Monday under Miss Sarah Rockhold with Mrs. Dee Hamilton as assistant. Meals cost 15 cents daily or 12 cents each when ordered by the week. the cafeteria operates without profit and is a long standing Home Economics project with girls aiding in preparation and service.
Miss Sarah Holmes returns to duties after Thanksgiving in Cleveland visiting Miss Grace Hibarger. Mr and Mrs John Clark and daughter Helen visit relatives at Vega Jackson County. Mr and Mrs H E Kirk spent weekend at Stockdale with Mr and Mrs J M Kirk. Mrs N J Stoody of Kenosha Wis visits Logan. Mr and Mrs Egbert Neiman and Anna of Cleveland visit S H Bright family. Logan residents Schaal Ford guests at several local homes.
A marriage license was issued to Freddie Frank Myers 28 laborer Logan Route 5 son of Mont and Mrs Myers and Frances Ellen Schoonover 16 at home Nelsonville daughter of Frank and Mrs Schoonover. The Rev Isaac Woltz performed the ceremony.
Legal notices announce divorce petitions in 17223 and 17228 with hearings set after December 13 and December 20 1938. Also bids invited for a fireproof school building addition in Athens Rural School District with plans by William Mills and Son and a 5 percent bid bond.
LOGAN official Hamlin a health education supervisor spoke at Murray City PTA. The program included Mrs. Lawrence Hack on the Christmas Seal campaign and tuberculosis. Judge E. L. Ewing attended along with several Logan residents.
Mrs Lydia Scheide of this city was taken to a Columbus hospital Monday for an appendicitis operation scheduled today. She is the wife of Clayton Scheide Jr of East Second Street.
Dr. C A Gaffin returns home to Logan this evening after attending sessions of the National Dental Association in Cleveland since Monday.
Logan Kiwanis hosts 4 H advisers meeting at the White House with speaker A B Graham of Columbus, organizer of Ohio youth clubs. William G Martin lists 1939 committee chairs including Agriculture Paul Shaw attendance J Kerwood Martin and others.
Sinking of the new well at the water works plant started Sunday with actual drilling set to begin within a day or two, according to an official of the Ohio Drilling Co.
Mrs. Frank Cotterman of New Straitsville returned home Sunday from Cherrington Hospital where she underwent a major operation two weeks ago.
More than a score of prominent Laurelville and Salt Creek Township residents were summoned to Logan Monday to testify in the damage suit filed by John Reid against Nelson Karshner Jr. Curl, confined to his North Street home by illness, was among those called as witnesses.
Dr. W B Lacock continued his immunization work in the county by visiting eight Salt Creek district schools on Monday. He treated 66 pupils, pushing the three week county total beyond 1,300 immunizations.
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