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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1938

Page

10

Longer street lighting contract discussed by Logan council

Logan City Council considers a 10 year street lighting contract to replace current terms. A three member committee will study traffic code amendments over two weeks before presenting recommendations at the next meeting. The council rescinded a prior authorization for a three year contract, with debate over long term savings.

Logan Logan City Joe Walburn Chase L. Wonn George S. Moore Stewart Wonn Walburn Stanley Baker Brehm Murray Tipton Moore N. Mulberry St Trimmer Loomis West St WPA Furnace Elm Street Furnace St Elm St Meyer Church St West Iron Sts Iron St Freisner Ave Dallas Kinser

May Release Erwin From Hocking Jail

Logan judge grants bail of 500 dollars for Henry Erwin with sentence suspended after defense argues against self-incrimination. Erwin to be released once bond posted. sheriff to rearrest on New Holland chicken theft warrant.

Erwin Joe Farbearn New Holland

Ford Seeks 300 Damages After Auto Wreck Near Laurel Run

Clarence Ford files a damage suit against L M Holzapfel alleging recklessness and negligence in operating his car on Route 180 near Laurel Run. The collision struck a bridge guard-rail and blocked the path of Ford’s vehicle. Ford claims $300 in damages.

Logan Clarence Ford L. M. Holzapfel Route 180 Laurel Run

Hutchinson Arrested After North Street Accident

Carl Hutchinson was arrested by Patrolman A F Evans after a Tuesday evening collision on North Street. He faces a driving while intoxicated charge in Mayors Court. Ann Windle’s parked car was struck, both vehicles damage considerable.

Hutchinson Logan North St Carl Hutchinson A. F. Evans Ann Windle

Logan-George Courtheyn Visitor at Couden Home

Logan-George Courtheyn of Los Angeles stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Couden on Tuesday. He once lived in Steubenville and has spent several years in the western states.

Logan George Courtheyn Los Angeles Robert Couden Steubenville West

GOP Club Meets at Logan-McKinley

Republican Club announces a 7 30 p m Friday business session at its clubrooms led by president James L. Martin urging a large attendance.

GOP Logan—Mckinley Republican Club James L. Martin

Euterpean Club meets at Mrs Kirk home for music program

The October gathering of the Euterpean Club at Mrs How ard Kirk's N Wood St home featured a review of Discovering Music by Howard D McKinney and a varied musical program led by Mrs J G Cole and Miss Iris Lowery. Guests included Mrs Toerner, Mrs Lanning and others with refreshments served. The group noted the Federated Music Clubs district meeting in Lancaster. The November session will be November 14 at Mrs Prather's home.

Music Club Euterpean Club Howard Kirk N. Wood St Co. S. Clarke Harley Meyer J. G. Cole Iris Lowery Howard D. McKinney Chopin Wilbur Lanning Brahms F. Meade Bowen Anthony

Up From the Bottom of the Sea at Logan High

Robert M. Zimmerman will present a deep sea diving program at Logan High Auditorium in Logan. The talk is the second of four sponsored by the Logan Kiwanis Club with a 6 pm meeting at the White House. Logan Kiwanis delegates to the Ohio District convention in Cincinnati are L. P. Mooney Howard Rolston and William G. Martin. Alternates are Ray R. Lanning Alfred Carpenter and Charles Epstein.

Logan Robert M. Zimmerman Logan High Auditorium Logan Kiwanis Club Zimmerman White House Ohio Cincinnati L. P. Mooney Howard Rolston William G. Martin Ray R. Lanning Alfred Carpenter Charles Epstein

Logan Garden Club to Booth at Fall Festival

The Logan Garden Club will run a plant and cut flower booth in the Music Room at Logan High School during the Fall Festival. Members and nonmembers were asked to bring flowers to the school Friday morning for display.

Logan Logan Garden Club Logan High School

Murray City Ladies Bible Class Meets at M E Church

The Murray City Ladies Adult Bible Class met at the M E Church with president Mrs. Amy Stevenson presiding and Mrs. Joan Cook leading devotionals. A class recitation by Mrs. George Potts was followed by lunch for 22 members and guests, including Rev. and Mrs. L. O. Lineberger and others from Haydenville, Nelsonville, Athens, and Columbus.

Murray City M. E. Church Amy Stevenson Joan Cook George Potts Icie Strum Robert Johnson Mary Ann James Tl. O. Lineberger Mildred Haydenville Lydia Hartman Elmer Thomas Charles Brown Columbus Blanche Brooker Lizzie Perkins Edna Stage Nelsonville Mary Shaffer Fred Penn Mae Athens Samuel Penn John Powers William Bell Logan Koon Jake Diltz Roseville Gordon James New Straitsville James Charles Shaffer Frank Hellyer Oscar Hellyer Willis Donna Louise Margaret Gears Crooksville Paul Herbert Glouster Harry Foster Akron Thomas Foster Grace Gilbert Foster Hilliards William Foster Billy Columbia South Carolina Ossie White Lois White Osceola Robert Foster Howard Beougher Lois Howard Beougher Samantha Shelton Lizzie Stiff Mattie Albaugh Canal Winchester Martha Huston Raymond Burke Millard Campbell Leonard Campbell Floyd Stiff Paul Jones Bridgeport Charles Walters Carolyn Sue Cora Walters Bessie Patterson Cleveland Leonard King Lem Penny Bauers Rolland Hansen Clifford Wright Elmer St. Anthony’s Hospital Florence Corwin Buchtel Roy Martin

Visits by Postle and club gatherings at summer scenes

Mr and Mrs L L Postle of Columbus visited Sunday and Monday with Mr and Mrs H J Unverzagt in Warner Ave Pastime Bridge Club met with Mrs Charles Achauer hosting all members and one guest Mrs L L Postle High scores went to Mrs H J Unverzagt and Mrs Judson Shriner A farewell gift was given to Mrs Rudolph Lortz before she moves to Columbus The Idano Club met at Mrs Claude Lyons summer home at Blackjack for a covered dish luncheon boating and outdoor activities Tea was served on the porch Those present included Mrs John Krieg Mrs Lawrence Hack Mrs Tom Eberst Mrs Charles Lewis Mrs M J Cole Mrs Barton Hall Mrs Clete Scholl Mrs George Schwenke Miss Mary Louise Bowen and the hostess A group gathered at the Barker summer cottage for Sunday activities including James Brakee Fred Murray Clarence Saltz Clyde Hockman Charles Barker Miss Lucy Barker Miss Gertrude Barker Richard Lavey and Ellsworth Higsby of Richmondale

Charles Achauer L. L. Postle Columbus H. J. Unverzagt Judson Shriner Claude Lyons Blackjack Idano Club John Krieg Lawrence Hack Tom Eberst Charles Lewis M. J. Cole Barton Hall Clete Scholl George Schwenke Mary Louise Bowen Charles Barker James Brakee Fred Murray Clarence Saltz Clyde Hockman Lucy Gertrude Barker Richard Lavey Ellsworth Higsby Richmondale New Straitsville Fred Wion Herman Wion William Mitchell Mary Barbara Akron Edward Mills Jay Shoemaker Donald George Lanning Charles Lawson Logan Blanche Price Steubenville T. J. Price Harry Strain St. Louis Mich Peter Strain William Wahl Detroit John Wahl Rompel M. EF John Shuttleworth Thomas Frazier George Lantz Beatrice Laura Tucker James Giffin Ernestine Abram William Bird Robert Sines Athens Clarence Grand Edward Joe Grandy Margaret Lloyd Billy Shirley Rushin Clarence Heinzy Barberton Penue John Campbell Charles Hazelton Betty Bill Davis Shawnee Ernest Wilson Lois Carolyn

Three Judges Chosen For Fall Festival Exhibits

James R. Smoot Extension Agent says two judges are picked for the Fall Festival. L. K. Bear of Columbus will judge livestock entries while Ross Wright of Athens will judge vegetables farm crops and 4-H Club booths.

Logan James R. Smoot L. K. Bear Columbus Ross Wright Athens

Straitsville Social Notes Update from Straitsville

Straitsville residents share weekend visits and travels with Columbus Akron Logan and Athens. Notables include Fred Wion and Mrs Herman Wion in Columbus for Herman Wions second surgery. George Kauffman of Lancaster buried. Straitsville Baptist Church installs a new furnace.

Indictments Against 20 Persons By Hocking County Grand Jury

Indictments were returned against 20 persons after a two day session with 87 witnesses examined. Assault with intent to kill charges against John Notestone and Roger Mills. concealed weapons against Bert King and Harrison Price. assault with intent to rob against Holland White and Goff Rice. Six secret indictments reserved for arrest. Several individuals named for various offenses. list of those not indicted provided. Judge Henderson commended jurors and kept them subject to call through Jan 1.

LOGAN Hocking County Grand Jury John Notestone George Roger Mills Bert King Harrison Price Holland White Goff Rice Merrill Shultz Thomas Mouser Thomas Kleinschmidt Floyd Anders Donald Lines Wayne Mooney Herbert Stimson Harold Gearhart Theodore Lane Burl Weidner John Smith Ralph Hendricks Henderson

Bids Sought for East and West Grade Building Additions

Logan announces bids for additions to the East and West Grade Buildings to be opened November 11. Estimated cost about 58 000 dollars with 45 percent grant from the federal government. Additions will be auditoriums and gymnasiums with seating for the whole school at each location.

LOGAN

Election Board Approves Ballot Proofs for November 8 Votes

LOGAN Hocking County Election Board met Tuesday evening to approve ballot proofs for the November 8 elections. These will be ready within a day or two so that absent voters may be issued ballots. Clerk Carl Brandt said he had received a few requests for application blanks and these have been mailed.

Logan—Hocking County Election Board Carl Brandt

Uncertain Street Name Near Oak Grove Cemetery

City council debates the street running parallel to Oak Grove Cemetery with maps showing Cemetery St while others claim Jen nison Ave. The discrepancy clouds official addressing and planning notes.

Logan Oak Grove Cemetery City Council Cemetery St Jennison Ave

Mrs. Hardy Hosts T. S. Club in Carbon Hill Meeting

The T. S. Club met at Mrs. Robert Hardy's home in Carbon Hill on Thursday afternoon Oct 6 with members Hedley Lowes Jesse Devol Harry Guess Edgar Stedwell Howard Wiseman Clarence Lehman Don Dawley from Carbon Hill and Pattonville guests Miss Viola Bond and hostess Mrs Hardy. The next gathering will be at Mrs. Howard Wiseman’s with a Halloween party on Oct 21. The Adult Education Class of Coakley School met at Mrs. John Smart’s near Haydenville on Monday evening Oct 10 with eleven members present.

Carbon Hill T. S. Club Robert Hardy Hedley Lowes Jesse Devol Harry Guess Edgar Stedwell Howard Wiseman Clarence Lehman Don Dawley Joe Blosser Viola Bond Pattonville Coakley School John Smart Haydenville

Organization of Agricultural Conservation Group Held in County

Logan county committee of the Agricultural Conservation agency met Monday evening at the city office. Re elected chairman F. O. Wolf from Laurelville with Paul H. Shaw of Good Hope as vice chairman. Porter Heigle named third member. Miss Mary Blum elected secretary treasurer. Frank Krinn is first alternate and Ralph J. Dresher second alternate.

LOGAN The Agricultural Conservation Agency F. O. Wolf Laurelville Paul H. Shaw Good Hope Porter Heigle Mary Blum Frank Krinn Ralph J. Dresher

Logan-Carl Love sentenced to jail for petit larceny

Logan Carl Love was committed to the county jail Tuesday evening after police chief Lew Reynolds took him into custody. He failed to pay a fine set by Mayor Kenneth Fitzgerald in the last case before the mayor retired from office. The charge was petit larceny.

Logan Carl Love Lew Reynolds Kenneth Fitzgerald

Forest Ranger Warns County Skates By Fire Season

Logan Ohio reports Hocking County escaped serious forest fires during hunting season. Ranger R J Schaar notes extensive state and private woodland land, manned fire towers, and urges vigilance during a high risk period with low leaf moisture and winds. He lists simple rules to prevent fires and cites weather as a key danger indicator.

Logan Hocking R. J. Schaar

Ill of Peritonitis Reported for Edward Waites

Edward Waites of Laurelville remains in peritonitis at Cherrington Hospital since Sunday evening. No operation has been performed.

Logan Edward Waites Laurelville Cherrington Hospital

Licensed to marry Logan-Odell and Lydia Butler

John Lover 23 laborer Hamley Run son of Mr and Mrs Scott Stover and Lydia Dale Butler 29 housework Ham ley Run daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Butler were granted a marriage license Tuesday.

Logan—Odell John Lover Hamley Run Scott Stover Lydia Dale Butler Ben Butler

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