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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1928
Page
11
Eighth grade examinations will be held from April 16 to 18 with testing coordinated by J W Coleman, county superintendent. About two hundred students are expected to participate, and teachers will grade papers to determine advancement.
Grand jurors from Auriterm were ordered to report Monday morning for duty at 10 30. The original panel drawn from the district will likely be present as no requests for ref seats were received. Judge Harle presided over the session.
Logan County reports new 4 H groups forming as the extension service outlines plans for leadership selection and early hearings. March 31 notes court cases in local matters with Judge Whitcraft ordered reports after April 9, plus updates on local industrial moves and student recognitions at the university.
Logan mayor issues proclamation urging residents to join a citywide campaign to remove rubbish, clear vacant lots and streets, and reduce fire hazards. He calls for cooperation of city forces and notes Logan’s reputation attracts visitors when cleanup is maintained.
Logan March 1 County Superintendent JW Coleman cites Ohio General Code Section 7786. Salaries of teachers must be held by clerks of boards of education until final reports of the school year are filed. Teachers should file reports promptly and clerks will be notified to make final month salary payments.
Rosear old twin of Mr and Mrs ALR Belch of Witmer Avenue was struck and knocked down Thursday evening by an automobile driven by John Schrader near the Kelch home. He escaped with minor bruises. Schrader, who was driving slowly, did not see the child in time. His brother Ray previously suffered a fractured leg last summer.
Logan March 31 Owen Siamimond son of Deputy Sheriff and Mrs L Ham mond declares spring is here and to prove it he visited Old Town creek armed with a rifle loaned by traffic officer Joe Larbeann. He and a companion shot 61 frogs as evidence, carrying the game to support his tale.
Local report lists reorganized clubs in multiple county districts with new leaders. Laurence Evans heads Jolly Sewers of Erternrisa. Miss Minnie Weaver leads the Clothing Club at South Port. Mallard Grown plans a new Handicraft group. forestry work and summer activities noted. Also barber shop sale and Prohibition party stance mentioned.
Irnged for almost an hour by Prosecutor Phil Henderson and Sheriff Wood Lloyd Lawrence Lanning and John Lanning of New Pittsburg were taken into custody for questioning. They spent Wednesday afternoon and Thursday in Sand Run vicinity investigating the bombing. Other suspects may follow as grand jury investigations proceed.
The Beta Phi Sigma fraternity chapter won the silver cup for largest delegation at the state convention in Columbus. Phil A Henderson, grand vice-president and past local president, received the trophy on Sunday. Logan’s chapter led with over 30 members in attendance, securing an easy victory.
Logan March 31 Miss Bertye P Correll received news of the death of her mother Mrs Ams Corril 72 wife of Dr W C L Correll sister of Wang Had Associated With Pim won record for Attendance Isl gue Tanseae During His Stotral Zapecetud on Easter Mrs Carrell island to have been Wisom Logan at J B Church. Prom Loan br and Mrs Comnel went to cir cleville where he wis pastor for several scars After retiring from the ministr they sought 1 home Jim Virginia near Peteraburs decides the daughter whi ig cretary Car former Congresmin f 1. win D Rickets there are three sons.
The Logan county report notes about 32 meetings by the Samaritans union concerning retirement costs and bond indebtedness. It details bonded debt of 8522 and assets funding bonds and interest, with state figures showing a quarter of funds used for debt service.
The United Brethren church outlines its March Vintersary services with a morning and midday program. Attendance analysis notes about 1400 people visited the school site and a special treat is planned. Dr. Wink Diglon is selected to lead the ceremonies.
Aged advice urges readers to prepare a will rather than delay. Have your lawyer name a bank as Executor to ensure proper handling of provisions. You may store the sealed will in the bank’s safe keeping at no charge and discuss details with the bank staff.
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