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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1927

Page

8

Spencer Receives Gold Watch on Leaving Hock County Clerk Post

Logan Aug 2. Newton Spencer, clerk of courts for four years, retires after administering oath to successor Alfred B. Campbell. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft presents a gold watch amid praise from the court and bar. Spencer plans to focus on his West Hunter store. story notes farmer sample tests in upcoming township program.

Logan Newton Hockcounty Alfred B. Campbell Bessie Spencer Helen Rochester Spencer Harley M. Whitcraft Bar Association Neer Ward Township West Hunter Street

Logan man arrested after wreck near Lancaster

Wayne Wilber of Columbus was arrested by Constable Charles Poling after Wilber's car rear ended Everett Jacoby's vehicle near Lancaster. A pint of whisky was found in Wilber's car. Jacoby escaped injury while Wilber had head cuts and vehicle damage.

Logan Wayne Wilber Columbus Lancaster Charles Poling Wilber Everett Jacoby Jacoby Poling Roy McNaughten

New Study Club Formed in Logan by Child Workers

Logan Circle of the Child Conservation league of America organized Friday at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Walker Franks elected president with a slate of officers to promote physical and intellectual health of children. A kickoff meeting set for August 16 to plan study, with members including Mrs. J. C. Frasure and others.

Logan Child Conservation League of America Presbyterian Church Walker Franks Chard Columbus Franks Rudolph Brandt Willard Sprankel Barton Hall Harry Bell Charles Hildebrandt Bureau of Exchanges Phil Tschappat Clinton Webb Paul Cruise J. C. Frasure W. W. Wonn Edward Kemper Fred Kreyssig George Green Gifford Hull J. D. Shriner Don Warner Joe Case

Marriage License for Willis Harden and Logan Fox

Willis Harden a Logan painter wed Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Fox in a home ceremony officiated by Rev James T Nevin. The bride and groom are named as heirs to their families in a simple license event.

Willis Harden Logan Rebecca Harden Clara Gertrude Fox Jacob Fox James T. Nevin

Ohio soil lab to visit Hocking County in September

The traveling laboratory of the Ohio soils department will operate in Hocking County for three days beginning September 12. It will be set at four sites for farmers to have their soil samples tested and learn about soil condition. Robert W. Lang notes it will test more than forty samples, half a day there.

Logan The Soils Department of Ohio Hocking County Robert W. Lang

Prosecutions Loom Over Slips Faking Licenses in Ohio

Alfred Campbell reports a letter from PD C Thompson chief of the division of fish and game warning that people issuing slips or receipts in place of proper rod and reel or hunters and trappers licenses face prosecutions. The notice cites widespread practice across Ohio and orders immediate cessation.

Logan Alfred Campbell PD. C. Thompson Division of Fish and Game Ohio

Logan Residents Undergo Medical Treatments This Week

Emma Lanning of Logan underwent surgery at Cherrington hospital on Monday after months of ill health. Eight year old Ella May Kinkade of Tuppers Plains had tumor removal surgery at the same hospital on Sunday. Mrs. Edward Stout of Logan received a blood transfusion.

Logan Emma Lanning Cherrington Hospital Ella May Charles Kinkade Tuppers Plains Edward Stout

J Operation At The Hospital Monday Morning

A hospital report notes a J operation occurred Monday morning with the husband supplying the blood for the procedure.

Logan Briefs Quiet Vacation Returns and Local Events

Geraldine Eliinger returned to Logan Sunday after a week at Indian Lake. Deputy recorder Miss Margearite Bebout covered duties. Columbus builder Mr. Kerwood Martin visited with Judge and Mrs. F. P. Martin. Sheriff and Mrs. Lloyd joined a Rockbridge picnic. Harry Nihiser earned two camp medals and second in horseshoe pitching at Ft. Thomas. American Legion Auxiliary plans Crystal Springs outing Thursday at 3 PM.

Logan Geraldine Eliinger Indian Lake Margearite Bebout Kerwood Martin Columbus F. P. Martin Samuel Blum Martin W. R. Lloyd L. F. Hammond Thomas Bownes Glenn Bickle Rockbridge Harry Nihiser Ft. Thomas Company D American Legion Crystal Springs Harry Thomas The Legion Hall

Birth Announcements Populate Chauncey Area

Dr. and Mrs Lindley V Sprague announce the birth of a son yesterday in Madison Wisconsin Grandparents are Dr and Mrs Warren V Sprague and former Chauncey residents Mrs Cunningham and Mrs Ferrel also noted. Mrs Cunningham previously Dorothy Ferrer. Also Mr and Mrs Hollas Cunningham report a daughter born yesterday in this city with Chauncey ties. Mrs Newman announces a daughter born last week in Toledo named Joan Veronica. Mrs Newman was Vera Cavanaugh of Murray City and a niece of Mrs Syx of Chauncey. Birthday anniversaries for Edward Minister Sr Jr and Charles F Minister noted.

Chauncey Lindley V. Sprague Madison Wisconsin Warren V. Sprague Lindley Sprague Hollas Cunningham J. O. Ferrel Vincent Cunningham Cunningham Dorothy Ferrer Joseph Newman Toledo Joan Veronica Newman Vera Cavanaugh Murray City Charles Syx

Mrs. J. W. Martin and son undergo tonsil removal

Mrs. J. W. Martin and her son Conrad E. Martin were operated on yesterday by Dr. Warren V. Sprague in Chauncey for the removal of their tonsils. They reside in Murray City and Mr. Martin is a traveling salesman.

Chauncey J. W. Martin Conrad E. Martin Warren V. Sprague

Franz and Rutler Families Dine With Chauncey Hosts

Chauncey Aug 2 Mr and Mrs Bartel Franz and family hosted dinner at Main Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Franz and family Glassport Pa Mr and Mrs John Hummer and family Zanesville Mr and Mrs Joseph Rutler and family and Mr and Mrs Jacob Rutler and family Giouster and Mr Henry Freriks Nelsonville.

Chauncey Bartel Franz Main Street John Franz Glassport John Hummer Zanesville Joseph Rutler Jacob Rutler Giouster Henry Freriks Nelsonville

Mrs Edward Minister Sr Hosts Birthday Dinner

Mrs. Edward Minister Sr entertained at a Sunday dinner at her Ellis Avenue home honoring a birthday. The event highlighted family guests and festive tributes in a quiet home setting.

Edward Minister, Sr Ellis Avenue

Test Answers From a Religious Text Fragment

A collection of biblical references and brief notes notes give chapter and verse for events such as Joseph’s brothers giving Jacob a coat of many colors and Jonah’s time in the great fish plus other figures like Saul, Elias, Solomon, and Joshua.

Joseph Jacob Jonah Jonathan Saul Ehud Israel Egion Jesus John Jordan Sheba Solomon Hiram Judah Joshua

Dinner honors Mary Seens and Marguerite Lamborn

Miss Kathleen Smith hosts a Sunday dinner in town honoring Miss Mary Seens and Miss Marguerite Lamborn both from near Nelsonville remarks highlight their visit and local ties.

Kathleen Smith Mary Seens Marguerite Lamborn Nelsonville

The Shafer Home Hosts Noble Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs John Shafer hosted a dinner Saturday evening for Mr and Mrs Robert Noble of Columbus at their home in The Plains. The Nobles are former residents of The Plains.

John Shafer the Plains Robert Noble Columbus Mrs. Noble

Athens Couple Visits Parents Then Drive to Corning

Mr and Mrs Elmer Bingman of Athens were guests of Mrs Bingmans parents Mr and Mrs John Shafer at The Plains on Sunday. In the evening the two couples motor to Corning for the visit.

Elmer Bingman Athens Bingman John Shafer the Plains Mrs. Bingman Shafer Corning

Local Visitors From Millfield In St Louis

Mr and Mrs Lewis Sanders of Millfield spend a week in St Louis Missouri visiting Nile C Saunders Charles Saunders and Stanley Howard employed in Coshocton Sun day at their homes in Millfield

Lewis Sanders Millfield St. Louis Nile C. Saunders Charles Sanders Stanley Howard Coshocton Lfield

Chauncey Personal News From Local Families

Mr and Mrs George Keck and daughters Helena and Pauline Keck of Chauncey visited relatives in Circleville on Sunday. Earl Johnston of Chauncey went to Columbus to visit his mother Mrs Cathryn Johnston.

Chauncey George Keck Helena Pauline Keck Circleville Earl Johnston Columbus Cathryn Johnston

Gypsy Aviators Halted as Chicago Air Deaths Rise

Chicago authorities move to stop unlicensed amateur aviators after a spate of crashes raises the death toll to seven in nine days. The county acts to end the dangerous flying by so called Gypsy aviators who operate without licenses.

Chicago

Amateur pilots fall 200 feet in fatal aircraft crash

Within a mile of a prior flaming plane death two amateur pilots lost control of a rusty craft bought hours earlier and plunged to their deaths. William Quase 26 and John Hubly 25 died when the student panicked and yanked the control stick causing a nose dive near a farmer's roof. Highway police will inspect flying fields for safety and to bar Gypsy fliers from ascending.

William Quase John Hubly Quase Hubly

Lindy and Herrick Meet in City Hospital Today

In Cleveland a famed pair, Ambassador Myron Herrick and Col. Charles Lindbergh, prepare to share a moment at the Cleveland Clinic. Herrick lies ill but improving while Lindbergh returns from his transatlantic flight to offer support and welcome.

Lindy and Herrick City Hospital Cleveland U.P Cleveland Clinic Hospital Col Charles A. Lindbergh Atlantic Ambassador Herrick le Bourget America

Three 20 Mile Races Set for Roby Speedway Sunday

Chicago August 2 three 20 mile races are on Sunday's program at Roby speedway. A field of fast automobile pilots is entered in the contests.

Chicago Roby Speedway

Boxing Roundup in Troy N Y August Results

Red Her ring Africa stopped Billy Drake welterweight champion of Germany in the third round. Jimmy Cox of New York knocked out Joe Zink of New York in the fifth round.

Troy N. Y Red Herring Afica Billy Drake Germany Jimmy Cox New York Joe Zink

Lemon Juice Best for Whiten Skin at Home

The ad touts mixing two lemons with Orchard White to create a whitening lotion. It claims sunburn relief, fade of freckles and tan, and cheaper results than store bought products. It promises a quick mix and long lasting supply for the season.

Bloom Wins Decision In Columbus Fight Over Carpenter

Lou Bloom of Columbus defeats Johnny Carpenter over 12 rounds by decision amid a disputed low blow in the ninth. Mickey Dugan of Cleveland beats Phil O Dowd of Columbus in six rounds by decision.

Columbus Lou Bloom Johnny Carpenter Gen Ov Bloom Mickey Dugan Cleveland Phil O'Dowd

A Pretty Frock Pattern for Dress and Bolero

A sewing pattern describes a figured silk and Georgette dress with optional bolero in five sizes. For a 38 inch bust, it lists yards of lining figured material blouse collar and cuffs, plus wide figured material. pattern mailed for 15 cents.

Sacco and Vanzetti Fate Decision Near in Boston

Governor Fuller works through the night in a Back Bay hotel to pen the extraordinary document deciding the fate of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. Sacco continues a hunger strike at Charlestown state prison, entering day seventeen in protest of the inquiry.

Boston Alvan T. Fuller Back Bay Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti Joseph Wiggin Massachusetts Sacco Charlestown State

Resurvey Ordered for federal building sites

Washington Aug 2 Carl T Schunemann assistant secretary of the treasury ordered a resurvey of many cities where the government plans to erect new federal buildings under its 290 million construction program for five years.

Washington Carl T. Schunemann the Treasury

Clark descendants hold annual reunion at Bishopville lawn

The Stokes County style gathering brought together Lewis and Nancy Patterson Clark descendants at the Hoon home in Bishopville last Sunday. Attendees included J. M. Cooter of Toledo Illinois. Chester Moore and Junior. S. T. Conn family. F. P. Clark and sons of Glouster. R. K. E. Moore. F. McElfresh and Junior. W. A. McElfresh of Columbus. Lewis Clark of Trimble. William Somplastky of Powhatan Point. John H. Clark of Bartlett. J. M. Alford of Columbus. Nealy Clark of Newark. Theodore Clark of Glouster. Mrs. Thomas Musick of Moxahala. Robert Karn and children of Roseville.

Glouster Lewis Nancy Patterson Clark W. H. Hoon Bishopville J. M. Cooter Toledo Ill Chester Moore Columbus S. T. Conn Hemlock F. P. Clark Thomas Musick Moxahala Robert Karn Roseville

Local Residents Named in Community Notice

Mrs Joseph Clark and family Port Washington Mr Ira E A McElfresh Columbus Mrs Frank Smith and children Jacksonville Mr and Mrs Miles Hoon Glouster Mr and Mrs Ge Strasbaugh Logan Arthur Essex Hemlock Elton Campbell Glou ter Mr and Mrs W H Bishopville

Joseph Clark Port Washington Ira E. A. McElfresh Columbus Frank Smith Jacksonville Miles Hoon Glouster Ge Strasbaugh Logan Arthur Essex Hemlock Elton Campbell Glouter Bishopville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fore Edward Minister Sr Edward Minister, Jr Charles F Scholle Peau the Plains Personal France Hero Drako Messenger Tozan Theatre Thomas Meighan Meighan Greta Nissen Evalyn Brent Thursand Greta Garbo Continents Clark Hoon Majestic Richard DIX Dolores Costello Columbia Conway Tearle Ohio State Fair Neil Neil House F. W. Bergman South High Street Zenner Company Farm Agency Washington St Frank Biddle Sec.y
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