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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1929
Page
10
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Logan April 3. George Lutz arrested at his Marion Town home and turned over to Fairfield County officials on a liquor possession charge. Prosecutor Cunningham of Lancaster sought evidence in Logan Tuesday and plans to prosecute over a case accusing Lutz of abandoning a car containing whisky. He allegedly fled when county officers tried to arrest him Saturday night and has previous court history including a foot wound during a prior arrest.
Logan April 3. Members of the Beta Phi Sigma fraternity sponsored a dance at their club rooms Monday evening attended by about 50 men. Music was by Churchill and his Original Cotton Pickers orchestra, a Victor recording group from Land.
Logan April 8 Robert W Lang extension agent announces a morning session on Home Beautification to be held April 24 at the Court with Victor H Ries specialist in floriculture as speaker. An afternoon demonstration at a country home near Logan will follow. Open to rural and urban residents alike.
Mrs E L Nimon hosted a birthday dinner for Dallas Kinser at her Gallagher Avenue home Saturday evening. Attendees included E L Nimon, Cari Soliday, William Spotts, Mrs Kinser, and Dallas Kinser with Martha Ann Kinser present.
Claude Chase of 15 Montrose Avenue, Athens, holds a Mexican silver piece dated 1774. The coin, about the size of a quarter, bears a worn Carolus III face and a clear back coat of arms, with a hole indicating it was worn as jewelry. It passed to Chase’s father Hiram from a local store owner about 60 years ago.
Allan Sotheron a former pitcher and coach with the St Louis Browns leads the Louisville American Association squad this season as manager.
Logan Post of the American Legion announces a band concert by the American Legion Band at the Pythian Theater on April 14. The program features band selections, vocal and instrumental numbers for about an hour and 40 minutes. The band plans a trip to the Ohio Legion state convention in Akron in August with district posts already pledging support.
April 3 report from New Lexington says the PDQ outlaw station once again fills Crooksville with puzzling broadcasts. Listeners recall the wildcat station and speculate on operators while authorities once threatened tracing efforts.
George Hatem of Somerset arrested for illegal liquor possession was fined $400 plus costs by Justice J W Newberry after a disputed hearing. State Prohibition Inspector Teal secured the costs and argued the Tumey decision was followed. The case went to the court of common pleas which upheld the procedure.
Goldie Mae Lanning sues Greendale Minerals for 5000 dollars claiming a rock shattered a classroom window and struck her head during blasting near New Straitsville High School. The blast aimed to save nearby homes from a long running underground fire.
Sheriff Clifford Wilson warns to break up roadside petting parties and booze gatherings and to arrest drivers with one headlight. He asks district officers to aid after many complaints from farmers and citizens about late night parking parties on their land.
Samuel Ashbaugh, 71, a retired farmer and well known local citizen, died here from pneumonia.
A marriage license was issued to Stephen Howdyshell a 23 year old brick worker from Orrville and Pearl West 25 a school teacher from New Straits ville in New Lexington on April 3.
Released on bond H H Smith of Corning, a railroad worker, was freed today under $300 bond after being jailed on an assault charge filed by his wife before Justice E M Braddock in New Lexington.
Logan April 3 Officers were installed by the Logan Lodge of Elks with Dr Morton W Bland as Installing Officer. Assisting were Phil A Henderson past exalted ruler. New officers include Harold W Larimer exalted ruler Desmond Braddock lead ing knight Robert Neff loyal knight Frank Blasius lecturing knight Melrose Harbaugh secretary L R Kienle treasurer W C Bowen trustee Oscar Tom ryler George Smith esquire E L Pielow chaplain Walter Starr inner guard Joe W Farbearn retiring exalted ruler delegate to grand lodge with Henderson as alternate
Francis D Powers pleaded guilty to assault on Frank Craig in Corning. Judge T D Price sentenced him to six months in county jail, suspended on good behavior. State health officials plan talks with village council about a new sanitary sewerage and disposal plant set for service.
Corning Mrs Claude Embler and son visited relatives in Circleville over the weekend. Miss Elizabeth Wilson of Gloucester visited Mrs Vashti Wilson. Miss Leona Esselstein of Columbus visited her parents. Roy Thomas and Clyde Thomas had a serious car accident near Hemlock Central High School injuring Roy and Clyde. A passerby transported them to Dr James Miller. Mrs Arthur Sweeney and children of Columbus visited sisters Mae and Margaret Bennet. Mrs Emily Brown and daughter Mary Jane visited her parents. Mrs Blanche Douglas and son Billy visited her sister Mrs John Sweeney. John Murray of Toledo visited his parents. Miss Gerdine Roof of Columbus mentioned.
Numerous visits among families in Nelsonville Glouster Athens and New Lexington. Knights Templar services and a large Eagles Hall event supported by local and visiting guests included a three course lunch and music by the Corning Glee Club.
Mrs Charles Longley a business visitor in Columbus Monday. Elliott Lamb visited his parents Mr and Mrs Jack Lamb Monday. Mr and Mrs Jack Horn of Columbus visited her mother Mrs Pearl Roberts Sunday. Marcus Wemmer of Happy Hollow visited friends in town. Raymond Barton of Millertown was a business visitor in town Monday. Charles Walker purchased a new model Ford coupe. Frank Shaw and daughter visited friends in Glouster.
The M B E Sunday School program impressed the Shawnee congregation with four new members joining the church. The Ladies Aid plans the Feast of the Seven Tables in the church basement on Friday April 5 served cafeteria style with an entertainment to follow. Old time Pentecostal Revival meetings began Sunday evening March 31. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Vida Cleveland at the M B E Church. Nearby residents and visitors are noted in a series of Easter gatherings and visits across the area, including families from Mt. Vernon Cleveland and Newark sharing time with local families.
Miss Dorothy Packer of Columbus was home over Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Foster and daughter visited in Newark over Mr and Mrs John Haas of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs John Biggs Sunday. Miss Mary Margaret Yaw of Cleveland spent last week here. Miss Tillian Turnbull of Columbus visited her parents here last. Mrs Margaret Duval and son Billy have returned from Toledo after visiting Mrs Duval's parents. Mr and Mrs Stanley Fair of Crooksville called on relatives near here Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Riley and family of Newark spent Sunday here guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Welch. Robert Strubble of Logan called on relatives here Sunday. Mr and Mrs S M Gould of New Lexington visited friends here Easter.
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Miss Agnes and M eyer spent time with their parents, Mr. George Niggemeyer, and Miss Velma Flanders stayed with Edna Shuler in Marietta. Glenna Flanders spoke with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Flanders. Thursday night a drilling machine gathering on Tom Phillips farm hosted many neighbors including L. M. Niggemeyer Ray mond, Foster Bean, Joe Shuler family, Phillips family, Milton Nuzum, Leta McLaughlin with daughter Pauleta, Alfred Justin, Jack Gorham, Charles Nuzum, Clyde Bowman, Fred Williams, Anthony Niggemeyer, Bill Rhodehaver, and Miss Collins.
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