Buses Carry Logan Mail Under New Government Contract
Logan announces a new evening bus line service moving outgoing mail to New Lexington for same night delivery to New York Central trains. Local business mail bound for Chicago now travels overnight, with mail must be in the post by 5 30 p m to meet the route. Credit goes to the Logan chamber of commerce for coordinating with officials and Elite bus company to secure the contract.
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Logan
New Lexington
New York Central
Chicago
Logan Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Bus Company
Marriage License for Joe Brightin and Beatrice Roach
Joe Brightin aged 22 a truck driver of Kinsmore and Beatrice Roach aged 21 of Logan obtained a marriage license. Magistrate Al Johnson was listed as the officiant for the ceremony.
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Joe Brightin
Kinsmore
Sale Brightin
Beatrice Roach
Logan
al Johnson
Bootlegger activity alleged at vacant Athens house
O C Linscott reports bootleggers used a vacant North McKinley residence as a bottling and distribution center. He found a pail of mash drainings, 25 empty bottles, torn cellar doors, and broken bottles on the lawn while neighbors said men entered nightly last week. Sheriff Williams was notified after the Saturday discovery.
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North McKinley Ue
Daly
O. C. Linscott
Athens-Amesville Road
Linscott
Athens
Williams Willams
Mr. Linscott
Dr Bland Addresses Civic Club on Public Health
Logan Aug 2 Dr Morton Bland public health commissioner spoke to Kiwanis members Tuesday night noting public health is a helpful privilege not police duty. He praised Dr E R Hiatt and urged joining the department’s facilities for lay and medical professionals involvement.
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Health Commissioner
Health Department
Hocking County Primaries See More Political Activity
In Hocking county the primaries draw attention as four candidates per party vie for two commissioner seats in the November election. District and state candidates visit Logan regularly with Judge Robert H Day and Mrs Helen B Anderson among those campaigning. The race includes Frank S J Clair and Samuel Blum seeking second terms while other newcomers compete for county surveyor and several offices.
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Logan
Hocking County
Robert H. Day
Helen B. Anderson
State Central Committee
Eleventh
Frank S&j. Clair
Samuel Blum
Five suits filed against Central Ohio Transit over 1927 crash
Logan Aug 2. Two more damages actions were filed against Central Ohio Transit and Orange G. Osburn for the Nelsonville crash on November 13, 1927. Harvey Ruble and Mrs. Ruble seek 2500 and 3000 plus damages for personal injuries and vehicle loss. Zoe Pollock and Arthur Pickett also sue.
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Zoe Pollock
Haydenville
Arthur Pickett
Walford Pickett
Birthday surprise for Harry Bray in Union Furnace
On Thursday evening a complete surprise was given Harry Bray for his birthday in Union Furnace. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Riley Bray, Mrs. Willard Shaw and son Bob, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shaw, and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Frank and son John. Riley Bray entertained with songs and comic readings.
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Union Furnace
Harry Bray
Riley Bray
Willard Shaw
Bob
Logan
Walter Shaw
C. H. Frank
John
CHIP OFF OLD BLOCK Walter Hagen Son Shows Early Golf Skill
Walter Hagen has a teenage son who shoots under 100 and may become a future Walter Hagen. The young golfer displays potential early in his career.
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Walter Hagen
Walter
Five Logan Men Initiated Into Eagles Lodge at Murray City
Five Logan men were initiated into the Eagles lodge at Murray City during a regular meeting on Tuesday evening. They arrived with five carloads of members from Logan. Sheriff W. R. Lloyd, active in recruiting new candidates, is mentioned among Logan’s recent growth in membership.
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Logan, Aug
Logan
Eagles Lodge
Murray City
W. R. Lloyd
Bridge Tea Honors Sprague Guest at Smith Home
Sprague of Parkersburg was honored as a house guest of Mrs. Lorentz Smith with a Tuesday bridge tea at the Smith residence. Play produced honors for Miss Sprague, Mrs. Claude Hammon, and Miss Hazel Cooke, followed by tea for a lengthy list of guests.
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Sprague
Parkersburg
Lorentz Smith
Smith Home
Miss Sprague
Claude Hammon
Hazel Cooke
Don Solon
George Watson
Hammon
Tom Eberst
Lawrence Harden
Leon Franks
Hull
Frank Mitchell
Velone Ackers
Mary Breen
Cook
Mary Bond
Josephine Judy
Freda Marie Eberst
Helen Lehman
Betty Eastman
Lucy Hammon
Margaret Lutz
Mary Frasure
Roselle Schrader
Bloom Loses Then Wins on Foul in Columbus Bout
Lou Bloom boxed at 125 pounds and was knocked out in the fourth round by Mike O'Dowd who weighed four pounds less. Bloom later won the bout on a foul in the eighth after a ruling by the boxing commission at the Baby Camp benefit show in Columbus.
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Columbus
Lou Bloom
Mike O'Dowd
Bloom
Order
Boxing Commission
Zemo Promises Quick Eczema Relief and Skin Cure
An antiseptic liquid Zemo is advertised as a safe dependable treatment for itching from eczema. The first application is claimed to stop itching and provide relief, with benefits for pimples rashes blotches blemishes and similar irritations. Available in 30c 60c and 1.00 bottles.
Five Logan Youths Return From Camp Honors
Five Logan youths return from a 30 day Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Thomas with multiple medals. Harry Nihiser earned sharpshooter, swimming, boxing and horse shoe medals and top horseshoe pitcher honors. Keith Shultz received basic, marksman and swimming medals and Red course promotion. Charles Kleinschmidt earned basic sharp shooter and swimming medals with Red course promotion. John R. Brooker won marksman and Red course, Robert Weaver promoted to Red course with sharpshooter medal.
Laverty Resigns to Join Ohio Collieries
A. J. Laverty, longtime Athens coal man and 25 year resident, resigns from Sunday Creek Coal company after six years in official capacity and joins Ohio Collieries. He has spent 35 years in the coal business, starting with Sunday Creek in the Hocking Valley and basing his home in Athens.
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J. Laverty
Athens
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Ohio Collieries Company
Mr. Laverty
Hocking Valley
Sunday Creek Company
Boy Glenn Breeze Drowns in Hardman Pond
Glenn Breeze aged 10 son of Mr and Mrs Earl Breeze of New Stailsville drowned yesterday in Hardman Pond after wading beyond his depth.
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Shawnef
Glenn Breeze
Earl Breeze
New Stailsville
Hardman Pond
Divorce Petitions Filed in Athens County Common Pleas
Leona Gabriel of Nelsonville files for separation from Gorge A. Gabriel citing infidelity and neglect and seeks alimony. The couple married November 4, 1902 and have two grown children. John Carter and Theresa Carter also file for divorce on grounds of willful absence over three years and neglect. They wed September 20, 1920 with no children. Mary J. Hartnell elected to take under the will of Joseph E. Hartnell. child Irene Tackeon returned to mother’s custody after residence changes.
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Athens County
John Carter
Theresa Carter
Mary J. Hartnell
Joseph E. Hartnell
Fanniy Jackson
Irene Tackeon
Train Detour Delays Passenger Service After Freight Wreck
Two freight cars derailed near Mineral cause No. 3 passenger train to detour from Athens to Dundas via Logan on the Hocking Valley. The journey ran about two and a half hours late into town. Local notes include birth of a daughter July 26 to Mr. and Mrs. H A Robbins of Jackson, former Hamden residents.
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Mineral
Athens
Dundas
Logan
Hocking Valley
H. A. Robbins
Jackson
Hamden
Charles Triplett
Pekin
Illinois
Peters Returns to Illinois Football Roster
Frosty Peters, once touted as a potential Grange successor, will play for the Illinois Illini again this fall, resuming his college football career with the team.
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Illinois
Frosty Peters
Red Grange
The
Illini
Castoria: A Trusted Baby Remedy Across Homes
A classic Castoria advertisement extols a mild vegetable remedy for infants. It claims daily utility for colic constipation and diarrhea, urges mothers to keep a bottle, and notes doctors often advise Castoria for babies. The copy highlights safety for small children and ready availability at druggists.
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Castoria
Livery
Arrest of Vea Swyers on intoxication charge
South Cemetery street resident Vea Swyers was arrested last night by Police Captain Charles Maple and Constable Harry Datton and placed in the city jail awaiting a hearing. The affidavit states Swyers attempted to fight his wife and neighbors after officers received a call.
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Vea Swyers
South Cemetery Street
Charles Maple
Harry Datton
Swyers
Maple
Blind Man Sings On Court Street With Son
A blind man and his young son played guitars and sang on Court Street drawing a crowd. The boy Joe Harper, about 10, said they came from Illinois and helped his father string the guitar while collecting coins in tin cups.
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Court Street
Joe Harper
Illinois
Joe
Unusual Pedestrian With Sandwich Sign Seen in Athens
A young man carrying a sandwich sign with fervent slogans like We All Love John Lewis appeared in Athens on Wednesday. He seemed distressed by aril in the field and drew attention with the hastily written message.
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Tention
Athens
John Lewis
Aril
Rexall Orderlie Relief for Constipation Promises Quick Move
A Battle Creek physician warns constipation causes misery but Rexall Ore derries tablets offer relief. The tablet draws water into the colon to soften waste and induce a gentle natural movement without habit or dose increase. Chew Rexall Orderlie at night for next day results. 24 for 25 cents at Rexall Drug Stores.
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Battle Creek
Rexall
Rexall Drug Store
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