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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1936
Page
14
In a fragmented 1927 notice, a local event or sale reference appears with partial names and dates. Readable details suggest a community action or announcement tied to a specific month and local figures. The text remains unclear on exact actions or entities.
Logan Ohio 165 attend Logan Chamber of Commerce banquet at Masonic rooms. Thurman Miller headlined with a humorous address while leaders from Keynes Milling Logan Pottery Logan Clay Products Hocking Valley Brick Sun Glow Godman Co and others spoke on plant histories and local industrial growth.
Arab tribesmen resumed attacks in Palestine disrupting wheat fields and transport. British troops with tanks enforced a $25 000 railway fine after terrorists ripped up hundreds of yards of track near Lydda, as residents faced forceful payment and trains moved at blocked stations.
Hocking County Election Board met Tuesday to approve ballot proofs. Absent voting ballots would be ready by early next week and applications cannot be accepted until Oct 4 with ballots available shortly after.
Principals and Miss Janet White met with Supt. Coleman to finalize a schedule for the year. The seventh and eighth grade festival will be at Carbon Hill gym March 12, the first six grades festival at Laurelville April 9, and a county wide choir tours December all readings at Murray City Gibisonville Union Furnace. A county typing contest at Logan High School April 16 will name two winners from each school, with a cup for the champion. The basketball schedule is organized by Clyde Jones Rockbridge Leslie Evans Union Furnace and J W Risch.
An extension to November 1 was announced for operators and chauffeurs to apply for driving licenses at the Logan deputy registrar office. Since licensing started, 3262 licenses and 300 chauffeur licenses have been issued.
In Logan the Hocking Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows feted Benjamin Harden 81 the order s oldest member with a birthday style gathering. Roy Comly hosted Rolland Bright presented Harden a sixty year pin and Harden spoke brief addresses were given by others. Refreshments followed.
Claude Hart, a Salt Creek resident, was stricken by another stroke Sunday. This marks his third incident after prior mild strokes, with reports noting his condition is improved.
Elisa Helber aged 90 of Maxville was admitted to Cherring ton Hospital after a Tuesday accident that caused a fracture to her right leg. Her leg was placed in a cast.
Myrtle Guess was granted a divorce from Bimer EB Guess on the ground of willful absence. The decree was issued Friday but not filed until Tuesday. Judge Wilbur McKenzie presided. Judge Roy J. Gillen of Wellston met Republican leaders in Logan about a court of appeals bid and will return October 13 to participate in the program with Thomas J. Herbert of Cleveland.
Arrangements are under way for another loudspeaking system to be tried out at Chieftain Field. The setup should be ready for the Friday evening tryout when Athens visits for the first league game of the year.
Kate Rectenwald age 80 unmarried died at her N Walnut Street home Tuesday afternoon after a heart attack she suffered in the garden. Her brother Peter Rectenwald found her and summoned a physician after removing her to the residence. She died shortly after the doctor arrived. She is survived by her brother and a sister Mrs William Lytle of Columbus. A lifelong Logan resident she had lived in the same house for 77 years. Funeral arrangements had not been set Tuesday evening.
Logan project includes concrete sidewalk in front of the Senior High and Central Grade Buildings. Two new entrances will be added and the retaining wall covered. The old wall will be straightened with brick facing and a concrete slab laid on top.
Logan schools prepare a large group of senior and junior high students and 15 escorts for High School Day at Ohio State University on Saturday. Already 75 students have signed for tickets to the game against New York University, with more expected to sign.
State Department of Education will reopen LOGAN Mound Crossing School despite earlier denials. Superintendent J W Coleman had sought permission after a patron's request. Columbus heads initially refused. Kocheran Collins of Logan finds work at Ralston Steel in Columbus and will relocate with his family.
Rev. David Morris of Glouster will preach at Concord next Wednesday evening Oct 7 at 730. The Wolfe reunion will be held in the Concord Grove next Sunday Oct 4. Several from here attended the picnic by National Brands Stores at Athens Sunday. Various local visits and family updates throughout Crescent Ridge report visits to and from relatives and neighbors.
Mr and Mrs J B Ringhiser announce the marriage of their daughter Margaret to Henderson Wolfe son of the late C C Wolfe of Haydenville. They wed at 8 am Sunday in Ashland Kentucky with Rev J Troup Richardson officiating. The couple will reside in Logan.
Logan Band Boosters Club will meet at the Junior High School at 6 p.m. Thursday for a potluck dinner. Rev. Amos L. Heyde will preside and election of officers will be held. The band, directed by Richard McCutchan, will perform solos and a trumpets trio from members who recently broadcast on WAIU.
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