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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1938
Page
10
The Hocking County Election Board will meet again to review the Benton Township local option petition. They have asked H A Allen, the petition circulator, to provide details about the signatures after Charles T Gaffney swore he did not sign, yet his name appears among 125 signatures.
Public library board finishes second floor remodel after city council authorization. Expansion adds shelving for more books in cooperation with the state library, improving city library access.
Dr and Mrs Walter Brehm and family were summoned to Columbus Saturday by the death of Mrs Ruth Irene Corey wife of Thomas J Corey. She leaves husband Thomas and children Thomas Jacqueline and Molly Sue, plus three sisters and her parents Mr and Mrs R M Fountain. The Coreys were well known to Logan friends who have hosted the Brehms during visits.
At Greendale school start this morning Miss Leffler from Amesville was named to fill a vacancy. The appointment occurred during Friday’s Green District board meeting.
Logan Home Telephone Co extends its line in Marion Township to supply telephone service for six additional families, expanding local connectivity and utility access.
The Athens City School District Board of Education invites sealed bids for excavation for footers and foundations of the East Side School Building addition. Bids due by 12:00 M EST Wednesday September 14 at the District office in the Senior High School Building Athens Ohio.
Phil Swackhamer of Laurelville has held continuous service in Hocking County politics. Named central committee man in Salt Creek Township at 21, he has served since. A retired teacher, he spent 30 years as township trustee before retirement. He remains central committeeman and executive committee member, rarely missing meetings.
Howard White of Warner Ave. reports two windshield strikes within a week on Route 33 south of Logan. A stone from another car caused damage first Wednesday, then again Friday while he drove northward, prompting repairs and travel plans.
Logan youths Marjorie Henderson and Marjorie Tschappat left this week to pursue education in Dayton and Columbus. Miss Henderson entered Miami Jacobs Business School Tuesday with her parents, and Miss Tschappat started at Grant Hospital School of Nursing with her parents accompanying her.
Relatives traveled to Columbus for the funeral of Mary Janis Metzmaier seven month old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Metzmaier. The child was found dead in her crib Saturday afternoon and is believed to have suffocated when entangled in bed clothing. Mrs Metzmaier and her parents, Mr and Mrs John Brandt, are former Logan residents.
C. D. Fout of Falls Mill was charged Saturday in Common Pleas Court with failure to stop and driving while intoxicated by Sheriff Joe Farbearn after an arrest the prior night. At arraignment he pled not guilty to both offenses. Bond was set at 500 dollars for failure to stop and 200 dollars for DWI by Judge Phil Henderson.
Local Risch relatives gathered Sunday for the 16th annual reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Risch in Marion. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Risch and several family couples such as George Risch Elmer Risch and Howard Clark.
Mrs James May of Nelsonville underwent a major surgical operation at Cherrington Hospital. Pearl Searles of near Logan was released Saturday after a two week hospital stay.
Logan residents Mr and Mrs Carl C Poling Marion Township and Mr and Mrs Walter Leonard and Mr and Mrs James Rutgers returned Saturday from Buckeye Lake where they spent a week fishing. They reported a 12 pound carp among their catches.
Common Pleas Court sale in Athens County. On September 12 1938 at 1 30 pm at the east door of the courthouse Athens Ohio the sheriff will offer Lots 12 and 246 Filiottville subdivision Farm Lot 0 Sections 14 and 20 for cash. Premises appraised at 4600 cannot be sold for less than two thirds. Attorneys Jones Jones Erskine. Deputized by Hy Msther J Gross.
Return to Ohio U as Glenn and Harold Brown prepare to enroll. Glenn Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Brown of Marion Township, will complete his studies in industrial chemistry this year. Harold Brown will be a freshman at Ohio University next week.
An answer has been filed by Walter Rutter in the divorce suit brought by Margaret Rutter. He seeks dismissal of the petition and challenges the monthly income claim, stating his earnings are between $65 and $75 per month.
Robertson Logan B. W. Robertson Sun Glow employee was injured Saturday at work when struck in the chest by the cutter of a planing machine. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital for treatment. No fractures resulted and it is believed he did not suffer internal injuries.
Miss Bartelle Hamilton will return Tuesday evening from Los Angeles where she studied at the University of Southern California this summer. She has been working on her Masters Degree and will resume duties as English instructor at Logan High School on Wednesday. She was met in Columbus by her sister Mrs. Fred Hull and her mother Mrs. E. C. Hamilton.
Mrs. Blanche Lutz left Tuesday for Athens to take duties as housemother for Alpha Gamma Sorority at Ohio University. She served briefly last spring before school closed. On Monday she and Mrs. Harriette Weymueller and Mr. William Martin visited her daughter Miss Florence Lutz in Yellow Springs.
Mr. and Mrs. David Bensonhaver of Logan Route 1 hosted neighbors as their rare night blooming cactus opened last week, drawing a small gathering to view the bloom.
Magistrate S B Whitehart assessed a ten dollar fine and costs on Homer Trimmer of Murray City after he pled guilty to a charge of intoxication on a Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ford and Mrs. Buellaby were called to Columbus Monday morning due to the serious illness of their brother Bruce Ford. Ford has been in ill health for over a year and Sunday night his condition became critical.
Logan parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shafer announce the birth of a son born Sunday at Cherrington Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jurgensemier of Logan.
Mark Brashares and Enterprise was admitted to Cherrington Hospital Sunday evening for treatment. Mrs Henry Bruce New Straits ville and Brown Robertson were dismissed from the hospital at week’s end.
Mr and Mrs A G Seabright of Warner Ave were called to Martins Ferry Saturday by illness of Mr Seabright’s 82 year old father who underwent an acute appendicitis operation Thursday. A short circuit was blamed for a Mobil fire near Fort Wayne man. A daughter was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Chicago at White Cross Hospital Columbus. Flossie W Bolin of Athens named Executrix of Flora Burns estate. creditors must file claims within four months. Louis Tyroler probate judge notes dates and filings.
Plaintiff Helen Partesiue seeks divorce from Joan TL Partesiue in Cruse No 17183. The defendant must answer by September 24, 1938, in the Court of Common Pleas. Filed by Woolley & Rowland, attorneys.
Logan social notes cover a 4th birthday party for David Gribble at Warner Ave with games, lawn supper, and friends. Other items include family gatherings at Cantwell Cliffs for the Mock family, campfire breakfasts, and visits by relatives from Milwaukee Columbus Pittsburgh and Toronto. A double ring wedding at Homer Gabriel’s home unites Bertha Schubert and Joe Gabriel, with Niagara Falls and Canada trip planned. Ned Gabriel and Pauline Rose also announce spring marriage in Logan.
Plans for the approaching marriage of Miss Sarah Morris and Mr Louis D Hughes in Columbus are announced. The ceremony will be at the Lutheran Church at Obetz Junction on Sept 13 in the presence of immediate families and close friends. Hughes is the son of Harry and Mrs Hughes of Logan and works with Davey Tree Surgery Co in Columbus, where they will reside.
Mrs Clara Bowen of this city was taken to Columbus Hospital last week for treatment and a probable operation. She has been in ill health for several weeks.
Logan reports excavation along the embankment north of Chieftain Field to supply dirt for Goose Creek covering the new archway. Grading of the athletic field embankment will finish and grass will be sown once work advances.
Mrs Thomas Russell of Millfield entertained with a dinner honoring Ruth Hoisington on her 15th birthday. The cake was baked by Mrs Russell. Mrs Carl Hoisington and daughters Ruth and Fern, visiting Sugar Creek, were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Russell. Mrs Hoisington is Mrs Russell’s sister.
Chauncey Brown and Mrs. Brown visited Columbus last week to attend the State Fair with Mrs. Brown’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mingus.
Mrs Elizabeth Robinett entertained a group of women at her Millfield home with a dinner and rag sewing party. Present were Mrs Bertha Sanders, Mrs Viola Sanders, Mrs Helen Sanders, Mrs Eda Heffken, Mrs Myrtle Matheny, Mrs Jessie Fulton, Miss Olive Brookins, Mrs Garnet Blower, Mrs Emma Heffken and Mrs Robinett.
Chauncey Orris Boudinot and his wife and daughter Bonita Kay with his parents Mr and Mrs F E Boudinot returned Monday to Canfield Ohio after a weekend in Millfield. They were joined by Mrs Boudinot and Bonita Kay to Plain City for the Dusz family annual reunion.
Chauncey and nearby communities host a string of visits and family gatherings. Thelma Brookins and others from Chauncey join Mrs Shafer and families for a social week, while Harold Brown of Pontiac visits friends here. Residents attend air races in Cleveland and the State Fair in Columbus, with several ton sil operations and family visits noted in Chauncey Athens Nelsonville and Amesville contexts.
The Chauncey Esther Bible Class of the M FE Church will meet tonight at 7 30 in the home of Mrs Bertha Border on Mill Street All members are urged to attend. Goldie D Moore of 21 Smith Street Athens Ohio has been appointed Administratrix of the estate of Sarah E Dailey deceased late of Athens County Ohio Dated August 18 1938 8 22 38 30tw
Seventh annual Courtney family reunion held Labor Day at the Athens Fairgrounds with a noon picnic. The Florence Pendergrass led program featured tap dance and vocal duets by Courtney members. Births and a death were noted. officers elected include Catharine Courtney president and Gilbert Courtney secretary. The 1939 reunion is planned for Labor Day at the Athens Fairgrounds with many attendees listed.
Dover Grange No. 2646 urges all Grangers to attend tonight at the Grange Hall Chauncey K of P Building. At the Dover meeting Tuesday night September 20 there will be Grange inspection.
The addition to the Senior High Nastern Standard Time requires contract documents on file at the Board of Education office for inspection by prospective bidders. Documents may be obtained for a $5.00 deposit. Proposals must be signed and submitted on blanks from the Board office. The Board reserves the right. By E R Walker Clerk 8 18 40tw
A Zion Free Will Baptist Church group from Lower Plains joined Wellston Church members for a Labor Day picnic dinner at Rev. Melvin Dunn's home. The afternoon featured a visit to Lake Alma with members from both communities, including Langer, Dicken, Burchfield, Moore, Loper, Hill, Martin, Shields and Gabriel families.
CHAUNCEY Members of the Ladies Aid society of Millfield Church of Christ met Thursday in the home of Mrs. Daniel Fulton for an all day meeting and put luck dinner. Next meeting will be with Olive Brookins and Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett. Those attending were: Mrs. Bart Pettit, Mrs. Lucy James, Mrs. Viola Howard, Mrs. Celia Boudinot, Mrs. Mae Boudinot, Mrs. Eda Heffken, Mrs. Garnet Blower, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett, Mrs. Bertha Sanders, Mrs. Myrtle Matheny, Mrs. Viola Sanders, Miss Olive Brookins, Mrs. Jessie Fulton, Jean Masteny and Dorothy Chism.
By E R Walker clerk dated August 16 1940 the document outlines where the proposed work is available for inspection and notes the official actions for the addition to the West Side area.
The Athens City School District Board invites bids for stadium excavation for footers and foundations. Proposals due September 14 at 12:00 PM EST, opened publicly. Plans and specs available at the Board of Education office for inspection. documents may be obtained with a $5 deposit.
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