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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1937
Page
14
James L. Martin was elected president of the McKinley Republican Club to succeed Harry J. Stevenson at the annual business session. Officers named: Precious Correll first vice president Vance Webb second vice president Della J. Hansel secretary Harley Meyer treasurer Stanley W. Baker trustee for three years. Holdover trustees are R. R. Loomis and James Larimer.
Logan report from Miss Jean Brights first grade room describes one shy pupil asking for a saved seat before joining recess. The article notes the classroom setting and the child’s request as the opening day anecdote.
Mr. Martin praised the club's three year work in mobilizing Republicans of the city and county. He urged continued organization to participate in forthcoming campaigns. A special meeting is set for 8 p.m. next Thursday with business to discuss, and several city candidates attended, including Mayoralty candidate Dallas Kinser who was asked to speak.
Logan Ohio report notes Rev. C. W. Graham assigned to Logan Methodist Episcopal Church will preach at 10 30 Sunday morning with no evening service. Other areas list church services and events including St Matthew Lutheran First Presbyterian Trinity Lutheran and Cantwell Cliffs meeting with regional representatives.
Logan gridiron season opener against South High features Robert Hansley named captain by the Chiefs after Maurice Cole was sidelined by medical advice. Hansley will be a regular guard under Coach Tommy Bender’s plans for the year.
The Men's Club of the First Presbyterian Church elected C. E. Brehm president and George S. Moore secretary at a Thursday evening meeting. The Men's Bible Class named W. I. Krieg president Ralph Starcher secretary and Howard Ralston treasurer for the coming year.
Democratic candidates for city office held a Wednesday meeting at the F A Koppe office to discuss campaign strategy and plans for the race.
Logan announces a county extension service led agricultural exhibit directed by James R. Smoot from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at the J. A. Fickle showroom on W. Second St. Homemakers, Granges, FFA, 4-H clubs and farmers will prepare displays with demonstrations to be offered. Details remain to be finalized.
WPA workers digging gravel on the Joe Acker farm south of Logan unearthed more than a dozen skeletons believed to be Native American remains. Alongside bones were found deer antlers and arrow heads, suggesting the pit was once a burial site for Indians.
Rosella Woodgerd and Carl Price of Logan were sentenced by Judge Phil Henderson on statutory charges. Woodgerd received $200 fine and costs with a three month jail term suspended for good behavior. Price was fined $50 and costs with a two month jail term suspended.
Logan reports 20 new cars sold by Thursday as sales speed up a bit though slower than August. If the pace continues, a solid month is expected. Richeys relocate to Mound Street home vacated by the Farrars who moved to Sugar Grove where Farrar is high school principal. Mrs. Lucy E. Brehm of Somerset is hospitalized in Columbus after a mild stroke and plans to stay with her son Dr. Walter E. Brehm in Logan once discharged.
Mrs. Charles Quinn hosted the Wednesday Sewing Club with two guests Mrs. Roy Reider and Mrs. Walter Gray enjoying needlework and sociability. Venus Circle opened its fall series at the Masonic Temple with a six o'clock dinner and officers named for the year including Mrs. Wayne Timberlake and Mrs. Kate Walker. Thirteen Brownie Pack members plus Annette Toy met at Mrs. Joe Phillips home after school to work on sequin balr holders bonnet sewing kits.
Miller Chapel Grange No. 2511 met at the grange hall Wednesday for a business and inspection meeting. Mrs. Murray Phillips lectured. Music included two violin solos by Ruth Rhein scheid, a piano solo by Frances Funk, and a violin and trumpet duet by Rhein scheid and Paul McManus. Clarence Skinner spoke on grange items and R. E. Allen gave an agriculture talk. Plans were made for the mini fall festival at the Fickel garage on Sept 30, Oct 12, sponsored by the County Extension. Booster night was postponed. Arlie Brimner presided as inspecting officer and refreshments followed.
Logan Don Ziegler leaves Sunday for Columbus to enroll at Ohio State University. He joins the Tower Club as the second local youth named to the group, with Morton Epstein as the other. Ziegler is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ziegler.
National Champion Stevens, recent Vandalia pro winner, guest at Logan Gun Club. He hit 99 of 100 across 33 matches, with Dr. A. K. Smith back to range posting 7 of 10. Sheriff Farbearn’s son Jack nailed a perfect 10, plus other perfects by Farbearn and several shooters.
Logan Main Street witnessed a burglar alarm prove its warning when a traveling salesman left his car at noon. A thief tried to move the machine. the alarm sounded and the owner returned to stop the disturbance. A second vehicle blocking a booth also triggered a response but was disabled once the scene cleared.
Automobiles owned by Florence Powers and Jim Acker were damaged at the fairground Thursday evening when struck by a machine driven by Leroy Clark. Clark was taken into custody by Patrolman A. F. Evans.
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