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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1933

Page

12

Whisky haul tied to Ohio man in Logan case

Oscar Odell of Columbus was caught Tuesday near Gore with 29 gallons of whisky in his car. Deputy Farbearn and Chief Reynolds found the liquor of New Straitsville origin. Odell pleaded guilty in Logan before Mayor Elias Bright and was fined 100 dollars plus costs for transporting liquor.

Logan Oscar Odell Columbus Gore Joe Farbearn Lew Reynolds New Straitsville Odell Elias Bright

Man and boy held after alms seeking in Logan

Carl Blakesley 60 and a 14 year old boy were detained by Probation Officer Alfred B Campbell after complaints they sought alms from locals. They were jailed overnight and questioned next day before release. Blakesley said he is a Pennsylvania miner and has faced scarce work for years. They had slept in a box car and begged for food.

Frgun Jackson County Blakesley

Delong Rites Held for Mrs Mary Jane Delong

Final rites were held at St. Matthew Lutheran Church for Mrs. Mary Jane Delong 81 widow of William Delong who died Monday after hardening of the arteries. She is survived by children Homer Frank William Delong and daughters Mrs Frank Weiss Mrs Mary Tignor and Mrs J Mellman. Sister Mrs Lydia Cotterman of New Straiteville also survives. Rev Amos L Heyde preached the sermon. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan St. Matthew Lutheran Church Mary Jane Delong William Delong Homer Frank Frank Weiss Mary Tignor J. Mellman Lancaster Lydia Cotterman New Straiteville Amos L. Heyde Oak Grove Cemetery

Revival Is Success at South Perry with 38 Conversions

Revival services at the South Perry Methodist Episcopal Church report 38 converts and many new members after three weeks of evangelistic efforts led by Rev. J. T. Yocum and Rev. W. H. Woodgeard. The group notes progress rivaling Mt. Tabor in Marion Township.

Logan South Perry Methodist Episcopal Church J. T. Yocum Hocking County W. H. Woodgeard Mt. Tabor Marion Township

First candidate Brown files petition for city treasurer

April 7 report states Frank G. Brown Democrat filed his petition with the election board for city treasurer. It is understood Edward Nelson Republican plans to file soon.

Logan Frank G. Brown Election Board Edard Nelson

Arrests Tied to Old Charge and Box Car Theft

Logan April 7. Stanley Starr Gore was arrested Wednesday evening by Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sparnon for an old charge in Washington County. Ernest Evans Carbon Hill was arrested there Wednesday by Deputy Sheriffs Joe Farbearn and Stanley Sparnow at the request of C and O Railroad detectives who sought him for questioning in connection with a recent box car theft.

Washington County Stanley Starr Gore Stanley Sparnon Ernest Evans Carbon Hill Joe Farbearn Stanley Sparnow C. and O

Professor Beckett Delivers Talk at Central PTA Meeting

Logan reports Ohio University professor R H Beckett as principal speaker at the Central Parent-Teacher Association meeting on How Figures Count. A Junior Dramatic Club play on How to Study followed, directed by Ruth Armstrong with ten pupils in the cast.

Junior Dramatic Club Ruth Armstrong

Thieves Strike Logan Streets Reported Statewide

Logan on April 7 reported petty thefts by two thieves stealing groceries from cars. Samuel Blum of Enterprise and George Miller near Rockbridge lost several dollars worth of goods while their vehicles were parked on city streets.

Logan Sol Ellinger Samuel Blum Enterprise George Miller Rockbridge

Funeral services for Evan Jones held at Baptist Church

Funeral services were held Monday from the Baptist Church for Evan Jones who died in Columbus. He ran a local grocery for years and was a widower. Also noted are a nun William Jones teaching in the high school, Mrs. William Bird in Columbus hospital, and several burial and birth notices including David K. Nutter 82 buried here. A infant son of Mr and Mrs Pless Little died at birth with mother in serious condition.

Baptist Church Evan Jones Columbus William Jones David K. Nutter Canaan Township Athens County

Local News Notes On Visits and Delegates In Ohio and Nearby States

Port land reverend and Mrs Clarey attended a district meeting in Portsmouth last week. Delegates include Mary Louise McDade chosen for the home economic convention at Athens. Various visitors and residents from Parkersburg Kansas City Columbus Letart Bashan and Syracuse are mentioned with family visits and errands through the period.

Clarey Portsmouth Mary Louise McDade Athens

Make This Model at Home Practical Frock

A compact guide outlines how to craft a practical home frock with simple sewing steps. It covers fabric selection, cutting templates, basic stitches, and finishing touches for a wearable, affordable garment.

Simple, Practical Dress Pattern Offer Appears

The notice promotes pattern 2257 for sizes 16 through 46, plus an Anne Adams Fashion Book. It advertises inexpensive cotton fabric, easy sewing with step by step instructions, and large pockets. Catalog and pattern together cost 25 cents, with 15 cents for pattern and 15 cents for catalog. Orders go to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department

Brave Deed Runaway Captured After Thrilling Chase

Logan correspondent reports a dramatic rescue near Gibisonville as John Smith and his grandson pursue a runaway horse and buggy. They seized a gasoline buggy to chase, catching the horse after a long sprint, with both horse and buggy unharmed.

Logan Gibisonville John Smith John Junior Smith Hocking County

Akron disaster blamed on handling and weather

Captain Anton Heinen, famed trainer of US Navy airships, says the Akron crash was avoidable with proper navigation. Heinen criticizes a meteorological disturbance and compares to the Shenandoah case, urging no whitewash and adherence to aerodynamics and safety in airship operation.

Lakehurst N. J U.P Anton Heinen United States Navy Shenandoah Heinen

Special Palm Sunday Service At Memorial Auditorium

In observance of Palm Sunday the Y W C A will present a service at Memorial Auditorium at 6 o clock with President EF B Bryan delivering the Easter message. The cross will be filled with flowers by Y W C A members and Ru fus Putnam school children. Violin and piano are performed by Michael Ciceo and Miss Helen Schaefer with the Ohio University Choir singing Bach Planets Stars and Airs of Space I ve Found a Friend and Alleluia plus The Palms by Faure sung by Miss Helen Hedden of the School of Music.

Memorial Auditorium EF. B. Bryan Rufus Putnam Michael Ciceo Helen Schaefer Ohio University Bach C. C. Robinson

Good Shepherd Church Outlines Holy Week Schedule

Holy Week plan announced by Rev. L. W. Clarke at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church East State Street. Morning Holy Communion held Monday through Thursday, three hours on Good Friday starting at noon. Sunday services include Holy Communion at seven o'clock and again at 10 30.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church East State Street L. W. Clarke

Union Service Will Unite 3 Logan Groups

Logan on April 7 outlines Passion Week union services among Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian and United Brethren congregations. Events include a union communion at First Presbyterian Thursday night, Friday afternoon at Pythian Theater with Rev W N Shank, morning palm blessing at St Paul Episcopal, and evening vesper by the Young People’s Choir. Dr James Oscar Boyd to speak at First Presbyterian.

Logan Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian United Brethren First Presbyterian Church Pythian Theater W. N. Shank Methodist Episcopal Church C. T. Warren United Brethren Church St. Matthew Lutheran Church Amos L. Heyde B. C. Peters St. Paul Episcopal Church C. M. Lever James Oscar Boyd Levant Agency American Bible Society Young People's Choir H. M. Boocks

Glouster Church Announces Evangelistic Series Topics

Glouster Ohio items announce Sunday morning worship with The Power of the Cross and evening Glorying in the Cross. Bible study aims to boost attendance as Cottage prayer meetings prep the evangelistic week.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Bible School Christian Endeavor Glouster Methodist Church Jesus Glouster M. E Epworth League Jacksonville

Church Services and Musical Selections Announced

The article lists choral pieces and solo arrangements titled The Heavens Are Telling Thing Is The Kingdom and Divine Love. Rev F H Landgrabe will preach Divine Love at the Church of the Nazarene morning service with evening evangelistic services to follow. Rev H L Geddes will lead services at First Presbyterian Church Monday through Wednesday next week.

F. H. Landgrabe Church of the Nazarene H. L. Geddes First Presbyterian Church

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