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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1928

Page

12

Grand jury to be recalled for Edward Tom murder case

Logan April 14 Prosecutor Phil Henderson announced the April term grand jury would be recalled April 25 to consider evidence in the Edward Tom murder case. About 15 witnesses would be summoned. Six attendees include Sand Run residents and others who accompanied Sheriff W. PR. Lloyd to arrest Leslie Schultz. Dr W H Pritchard supervised a mental test of Schultz at the request of Prosecutor Henderson. Three Logan physicians have examined Schultz. reports not public until trial.

Logan Phil Henderson Jriday Edward Tom Henderson Sand Run W. PR. Lloyd Leslie Shultz W. H. Pritch

Purchases reshape leadership at Hamden Citizens Bank

Robert Lee White president and Paul A. Wolfe of Fairmont purchase controlling stock in the Citizens' Bank at Hamden from C A Roberts and son Clifford Roberts who retire from active management. Paul A. White named president, Robert White vice president, and E W W. Martin cashier. White will move from Logan to Hamden.

Logan Robert Lee White Thempel National Bank Paul A. Wolfe Fairmont Citizens’ Bank Hamden C A Roberts Clifford Roberts Paul A. White Robert Wea White E W W. Martin Paul White Rempel National Bank

Logan Groups Organize Two 4 H Clubs in Green and Niche Plate

Logan reports the formation of two new 4 H clubs during the week. A mixed pig and handicraft club forms in Green and Falla townships led by Raymond Shinner with eight members. officers elected at the extension service office include Joe Adcock president and James Adcock vice president. A food club forms in the Niche Plate district led by Mrs Ina Ihsel with ten members and a meeting planned at Mrs Hyselt’s home on April 24.

Clifford Mason Beman <Keister Wlll Ina Ihscl Hyselt

Buckshot Threats After Chicken Thefts Alarm Marion Farmers

Logan April 14 Farmers in Marion township grow restless as chicken thieves strike. George Biddle reports 25 to 39 chickens gone, Charles Boch loses 40 to 50 in the past week. The winter thefts near Enterprise appear to have spread north into Marion township.

Logan Marion George Biddle Charles Boch Enterprise Maron

Secretary of Chamber of Commerce Is Appointed By New Directors

Logan April 14 Two men recalled to work at Hocking Valley shops raising the payroll to 210. A painting contract covers 2 000 cars and heavy repair on steel cars is underway. The job is one four of completed and not finished for six months. Repainting of several equipment cars is expected in the summer months.

Logan Hocking Valley Pr Nt

Resident road engineer relocates office to McCarthy Building Logan

In Logan on April 14 the office of resident highway engineer moved from the courthouse to the McCarthy building on Main Street. The change aligns with Gina Wolfe as surveyor and Wright as resident engineer, with support from Wagstaff and Matheny and Gaffney assisting in the engineer’s office. A separate Logan Chamber of Commerce note lists new officers and committee appointments for the year.

Ralph Matheny Wright W. H. Gaffney i5 Lengineer Wright

Social notes recap dinners and chapter meetings

Social notes list dinners at West Man street and West Second Street homes with guests including Mrs Clark and Misses Brooke Bowen Lehman Morgan Bond and Lucy Bowen Arcencastl Ind. A tea honored Lucy Bowen with several Bowen sisters present. Vera Blinn chapter hosted by Mrs Harry Barna with leaders and guests among local clubwomen. Lutheran brotherhood visit to Logan featured Hoot Owl Glee club with talks and musical numbers. May Rainer plans Cleveland visit.

J. Hiatt Ther West Man Street Mrs. & Clark Samuel Primmer Helen Eote Ruth Brooke Winifred Lehman Catharine Morgan Mary Bond Lucy Bowen Arcencastl Ind E. Campbell West Second Street Meade Bowen Eveline Bowen Mary Louise Bowen Harry Afarna Vera Blinn Edward Lies Fred Heigle Ag Japan Ferdinand Mempel, Jr Teplc Sien Ly Mes Willard McNallen Cloyd Coch A. Lunsford Misa Merlin Wallcraft Harriett Suter S'hil McCarty Ollo Jles McCart Logan Tuehe Lutheran Brotherhood of Circleville Hoot Owl Glee Club Hunter Street Lutheran Church Brotherhood H. H. Wright Ernest Miller Martin Hartman Fred Tracke J. P. Muller Besches Statmien

Flasher System Installed at South Mulberry Crossing

Logan reports three weeks were needed to install the flasher system at the South Mulberry street railroad crossing. The system is complete and operating Thursday. Crossing watchmen C T Stephenson and Albert Williams remain at the crossing with removals expected soon. Stephenson has served as watchman since August 1990 and once held recorder probate judge duties with a general leave of absence.

South Mulberry Street Logan South Mulberry Street Railroad C T. Stephenson Albert Wiliams Stephenson Hocking County

Narrow Escape At Crossing In Enterprise Farm Area

Logan April 14 John Blum farmer of the Enterprise community escaped serious injury when his automobile was struck by a northbound Hocking Valley passenger train about 1 PM Thursday. He crossed the tracks at a private crossing, turned to face the train, and the car was knocked off the rails but he remained strapped in his seat and suffered only minor bruises. Two wheels were broken and a fender torn. Logan April 14 Methodist Sunday School Orchestra will present a concert under leader Dallas Kinser Sunday evening. Program includes organ prelude The Belly of Aberdonies, Little Corporal March, Jubilee Overture, Prismatic Polka, My Jesus I Love Thee, Rock of Ages, Fortuna Overture, Star Spangled Banner and Benediction by Rev Fields. Members listed include Ethel Cooke, Kenneth Adair, Everett Green, Melvin Harbarger, John Wetherill, Hall Moongeard, May Curl, Dalitas Skinser, Joe White, Glenn Aethingson, Dorothy Mycre as Bast Joe Harden.

Blum Pallas Kinser Wooden Shoes Jesus Asscia~ Bie Kenneth Adair Ethel Cooke Ererett Green Paul Gabriel John Wetherill Charles Wonn Jay Woolgeard Dalfogin Mr. Fields Or‘chestra Gverett Green Melvin Harbarger Hay Moongeard Edgar Hbuyer May Curl Dalitas Skinser Joe White Coattes Sith Charks Green Hail Townshour Joyce Fields Glenn Athingson Dorothy Mycre Joe Harden Ray Soliday Melvin Y Warbarger Dallay Ameer

Three Held After Theft Probe Ties Logan Kiwanians

Logan April 14 three arrestees were taken for questioning in a theft case involving fruit and vegetables stolen last year. The Logan Kiwanians planned a benefit show at Putman theater April 25 with Miss Sarah Holmes directing. A deputy sheriff said more suspects may be linked as investigators pursue information.

Logan Logan Kiwans Club Putman Theater Sarah Holmes Pruit and Hich School Loreal Kiwanians Cool-jity

Cleveland figures visit parents during brief trip

Mrs Robertson Nasband associated editor of the Cleveland Plan Dealer Mir and Mrs Kosciusho Kitchen land son of Cleveland are in Locan for a brief visit with their parents Mr and Mrs. Wrent Keynes and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Kitchen.

Mir Mrs Kosciusho Kitchenland Cleveland Locan and Wrent Keynes Vern Kitchen

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Apeating Logan School Echools Ohio State University Purchase Bank Bamden Concern Logage and McArthur Telephone Companies Columbus Independent Telephone Association of Ohio Deshier Hotel J . Collins H Gsel J. W. Hull Rackeridge C. EB. Take Jennie Noble Mra Ruth Bloomtie Logan Mise Hazel Weirhe mm McArthur Dan Ragan Cherrington Hospital Rallstones Otter Ragan Chaurcey H. W. Larrimer Larimer Bies Logan Edgar Hulyer Murray City Ruth Penn Charlies Penn Hillyer Claude Nixon Haydenville Pearl Nixon Hazel McGrady Hasdenville Lewis Nixon James Ro Fields Ouser J. Chiders Farmer Laurelville Martha C Juhan Manistrate JP Miller Buckshot Marion Township Elizabeth Farden Varden Salon New York The D. Zenner Co Athens, Ohio Chamber of Commerce McCarthy Buiding Main Street Courthouse Hocking Valley Steam Brandt Logan Chamber of Commerce Marie Lines MG Harbaugh Smes Harbaugh Citizens” Insurance Agency Robert W .Lang Frank Blasius, Jr Jas Board of Directors Grost Cgf Lenis Harry Losmith Edward Hamilton Hocking Yfalleys Age Raymond Lanning Rsh Weirrich Lagi Bell Drs Asp Crue Access TD Aggity Hawd Sloan Logsn Briefs F. A. Koppe Casper Wreming Major D. P .Wardwell Wardwell U FB. W. Harden Dayton Nihiser Department of Organization Affaire Fred Carpenter Fred D Hoopes John King Sairman Tanies Mog Horhtagh Ernest Short WW. Liamhs A. M. Elvinger C.G Rosen Barton A. Hall Forest E. Weinrich John Wellman I. Laurie A. F. White Theo Johnson John G. Collins Vern Wood Ard Rovrop Hansel Joe Brashares H. M. Whitcraft Cwit T. C. Harper C. F. Budgiey J. R. Fields E. L. Piclow Rolland Bright Ida C. Steinman Mary McBride Minette McCray Wood Bowen Department of Agricultural Affairs Harry Smith Jim Barker Robert Lang George ¢. Hengst Roy Bowers Frank Brown L. P. Mooney Good Roads Committee Raymond Hanning Walter Nixon Ed Turner Harold Larimer Charles Lutz M. J. Cole Verl Rainer Cleve+sland Narrow Escape Farner Train Methodist Church Kiwanis Club R. L. Munson Oplrailbe Lpon Apridams Hammond Joe Weoulbin Warbeann Don Brean Willias Cleseland Sowards George Thonwaid Pearl Lanning Carl Robertson Samic Thelt Dirente Mo. Auseine C Oc Tiezins Murray eCity Coleman Ohio Stte University James J. Hill Farmers’ & Merchants Chico Guthrie Corner Court Carpenter Sts Heinlein Bros Athens National Bank Bank of Athens National Bank
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