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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1929

Page

12

Lutherans Triumph 2 1 Over Greendale In Pitchers Battle

In Logan on August 2 Ken Johnson faced Bigxes in a pitchers contest at Athletic Field. The Lutherans edged Greendale 2 to 1 as Johnson yielded a single hit while Bigxes allowed two singles. About two hundred fans attended. Greendale plans new uniforms next week completing league-wide kit updates.

Logan Ken Johnson Bigxes Athletic Field Greendale United Brethren Johnson Arch Weakley

Scouts Arrange Camping Trip Near Kehota, Perry County

Logan August 2. Logan Boy Scouts plan a two week trip starting August 12 at a camp two miles northeast of Maxville near Kehota. Assistant Scoutmaster George S. Howdyshell will lead with signals swimming and drill. Scouts will tour Kehota Company strip mine and view electric shovels. Signs are being placed for camp access. tents are ready. They received a U S flag from E F F E Trueblood and a flag staff from Edward C. Hamilton.

Kehota Perry County George S. Howdyshell Kehota Company Maxville United States EFFE Trueblood Edward C. Hamilton

Funeral Held for Mrs. Augusta Finney 83 in Columbus

Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church Friday for Mrs. Augusta Finney 83 widow of Dr. David Finney formerly of this city. She died at her home 701 Linwood Avenue Columbus Tuesday night. The Rev Henry L Geddes preached the sermon. She leaves five children Stella Grace William George and Hayes Finney a sister of Mrs Y S Preston and Mrs Byron Wolfe Sr of Athens. Mrs W D Thurness is a niece and Byron Wolfe Jr is a nephew.

Logan Presbyterian Church Augusta Finney David Finney Linwood Avenue Columbus Henry L. Geddes Byron Wolfe, Sr Athens W. D. Thurness This City Byron Wolfe, Jr

Briley To Head Dog Warden Duties In County Again

Logan Aug 2 Deputy Sheriff Charles Priley will again lead Hocking County dog warden duties for another year as announced by the county commissioners. Briley arrived in Logan from Murray City two years ago to start the post and has resided in Logan for the past year while also assisting Sheriff W R Lloyd.

Briley LOGAN Charles Priley Hocking County Mr.Briley Murray City W. R. Lloyd

Miss Florence Hansel Returns From European Tour

Miss Florence Hansel has returned to Logan after a several week European tour visiting Switzerland Germany Italy Belgium France Holland England and Scotland She was among ten in her group allowed to visit the Vatican where they saw the pope.

Logan Florence Hansel Switzerland Germany Italy Belgium France Holland England Scotland Hansel Vatican

Merchants Committee names subcommittee for Fall Festival tickets

Aug 2 Logan report says the Re tail Merchants Committee of the Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday and formed a sub committee of Frank Blasius Marve Martin and George Stallsmith to handle ticket arrangements. Foreign advertising was discussed but no firm announcement issued.

Kelch Passes Ohio Dental Board Exam

Dr Albert O Kelch son of Mr and Mrs George Kelch West Front Street Mohler received word from Columbus that he passed the Ohio State Dental Board exam and may practice dentistry in Ohio He graduated from Washington University in St Louis this spring and plans to open an office at 1097 Fast Livingston Avenue Columbus He is a graduate of Loran High School

Logan Albert 0 Kelch George Kelch West Front Street Columbus Ohio State Dental Board Washington University St Louis Livingston Avenue Loran High School

65 Gallons Whisky Poured Into Sewer at Hocking County

Logan August 2 Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn oversaw the disposal of 65 gallons of confiscated whiskey. The liquor and still equipment from Ward Township raids were dumped and destroyed after owners could not be located. Spectators watched as a 100 gallon still and other contraband were logged and destroyed.

Logan Hocking County Joe Farbearn Ward Township

Fire Insurance Rate Review At Perry And Hocking Counties

In Logan on August 2 a team from the Ohio Inspection Bureau led by chief inspector Glenn Graf meets daily in the Perry County courthouse grand jury room. Associates include Robert Leedy E Callahan and M F Davis. Five weeks are planned to complete the local district review.

Logan Perry Hocking Ohio Inspection Bureau of Columbus Glenn Graf Robert Leedy 8. E. Callahan M. F. Davis

Amours of Dr James Snook and Theora Hix Move Forward

Columbus August 2 witnesses prepare to testify in the Snook Hix case as two newspaper men James F E kuseo and Major William C Howells are set as state witnesses. Theora Hixs roommate Alice Bustin and Bertha Dillon provided testimony amid denials of any quarrel between Theora and her friend.

Columbus James Howard Snook Theora Hix James FE. Kuseo The Columbus Citizen William C. Howells Cleveland Plain Dealer Snook Misa Hix Theora Alice Bustin Bertha Dillon

Meanest Man Sought After Dog Poisoning in Logan District

A Logan western district family hunts for the man they call the meanest after their dog, a long time family pet, was poisoned Thursday. Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn shot the dog when he arrived as it acted strangely. Farbearn labeled poisoning the animal as the verdict after examining it.

Logan Joe Farbearn

Sigma Phi Gamma Picnic At Black Jack Camp Washington

Eighteen sorority members and two guests traveled to Black Jack Camp in Washington Township by a large truck for a Wednesday evening picnic. A swimming party preceded supper. The trip list includes Mrs Clarence Schempp Miss Maxine Notestone Miss Marie Lines Miss Fay Walker Miss Agnes Smith Miss Esther Thomas Miss Velma Rainer Miss Millie Rainer Miss Mabel Wolfe Miss Kathryn Johnson Miss Jane Gompf Miss Elizabeth Hansel Miss Kathleen Juergensmeier Miss Ann Tiles Mrs Wayne Trice Mrs Roy Stallsmith Miss Jean Roberts Miss Mary Frasch Miss Thelma Keyes and Miss Leviolet Reddick.

Theora’s Last Night and Murder Witness Accounts

Theora left home the night of the murder and identified her clothing. She spoke of school work, noted a passing grade in Materia Medica, and was last seen with Miss Dillon after talking with Miss Dillon before dying. Theora went to University Hospital at 7 p m and was instructed on eatchboard operation until 7 55 p m. She said she had a date and planned to return by 9 but never did.

Theora Materia Medica Snook Miss Dillon University Hospital Miss I.milton

Convicts Stage Riot At Leavenworth Prison

Leavenworth Kansas August 2 U P troops at Fort Leavenworth with machine gun squads prepared to tackle further outbreaks at the penitentiary where one prisoner was killed and three seriously injured in a seven hour riot. Armed guards patrolled cell houses as officials searched for weapons and explosives. Prisoners were without supper last night and breakfast today. Details of the rioting beginning at yesterday's noonday meal were not disclosed.

Leavenworth Kans U.P Fort Leavenworth Leavenworth Penitentiary

Logan Briefs Notices of visits and travel around town

Logan brief notes list Dr and Mrs Robert Ewing and son Monroe Mich guests of Mr and Mrs Ed L Ewing and family in Logan Wednesday evening. They head to Winton Thursday to visit relatives. Misses Ifona and Thelma Perkins New Philadelphia visit Elmer Guess and family. Forest Weinrich visited in Lancaster. Helena Minkel Sclo arrives in Logan for a few days with Mrs Clinton Webb. James Woomis Union Furnace and Dr J J Hoodler Haydenville attend county Health board meeting. Phil A Henderson to Los Angeles for fraternity convention where he is national vice president. Homer Gabriel visited Shawnee. Rev FE L Pielow called to Columbus to deliver funeral sermon.

LOGAN Robert Ewing Monroe Mich Brr Ed L. Ewing Winton Ifona Thelma Perkins New Philadelphia Elmer Guess Forest Weinrich Lancaster Helena Minkel Sclo Clinton Webb James Woomis Union Furnace J. J. Hoodler Haydenville County Health Board Phil A. Henderson Los Angeles Theta Fraternity Homer Gabriel Shawnee FE. L. Pielow Columbus

Accidental Killing Declared in 10 Year Old Goldie Amos Case

In Marietta on August 2 Sheriff Way and Coroner Sprague ruled the death of 10 year old Goldie Amos from a shotgun wound accidental. The incident occurred at the T and R home in Warren Township while playing with Delva Donahue 8 and Mary Lightfritz 6. The Lightfritz girl testified Donahue loaded a shell and placed it in the gun. Donahue denied loading or firing. He later said the gun leaned on the corn crib with the muzzle through a crack, aligning with the girl.

Amos Donahue

Russia Rejects China Plan on Manchuria Railway Dispute

Moscow reports Soviet Russia has rejected Chang Hsueh-Liang's proposal for a China Russia conference to settle the Manchurian Eastern Railway dispute. The government demands the Mukden regime restore the status quo ante in Manchuria before any talks. Leo Karakhan, head of eastern affairs, flatly rejected the written proposal.

Moscow U.P Soviet Russia China Mukden Manchuria Leo Karakhan Chang Hsueh-Liang

Graf steers through stormy Mediterranean voyage

The dirigible Keep Afloat reports smooth progress after calm passengers and five new motors. Graf navigated head winds along the Rhone, recalling earlier stormy weather near Toulon and a detour to avoid a north and east Spain storm.

Graf Rhone United States Toulon France Mediterranean Hugo Kickener Spain

Probate Court clears public dance license and non-support trials

The court granted Roy Graham a public dance license for a licensee in Athens Tev. W Loudermilk pleaded not guilty to non support of his minor child with trial set for August 10 at 9 o clock. Robert M Walls trial for non support was continued on the prosecuting attorney’s motion.

Ed Nagle Athens Tev Loudermilk Robert M. Walls

Dismissal of Non-Support Charge Against Frank Nagle

A non support charge against Frank Nagle was dismissed on motion by the prosecuting attorney, ending the case without trial.

Frank Nagle

Court Dismisses Non Support Charge Against Olaf Allen

Olaf Allen was discharged from a charge of non support of an illegitimate child as the motion of the prosecuting attorney failed or was withdrawn.

Olaf Allen

Florence Kettles Pleads Guilty in Child Abandonment Case

Florence Kettles pleaded guilty to abandoning her children and received a sentencing in Athens. The court documented the charge and imposed punishment appropriate under local statutes. Details of the sentence were not specified in the summary.

Florence Kettles Athens

County Jail Sentence Suspended on Good Behavior

The court suspended a 39 day jail term for the defendant during a period of good behavior, effectively delaying incarceration pending compliance with behavior requirements.

Breese Seeks 363 09 With Interest in Court Action

Harry T. Breese, favored by the Industrial Commission, seeks 363 09 plus interest from June 21, 1929, in a petition filed against DP Shafer doing business as the Standard Con Company in Nelsonville, Friday in common pleas court.

Industrial Commission Harry T. Breese DP. P. Shafer Standard Con Company Nelsonville Cmmon Pleas Court

Graf Zeppelin voyage progress slowed by weather

Columbia Broadcasting representative Nicholson reports aboard the Graf Zeppelin that progress along the Rhone valley was delayed briefly due to bad weather.

Rye Pracker Nicholson Columbia Broadcasting United Press Rhone Valley

Athens Youths Return From Fort Thomas Camp

Four Athens boys Ellis Chaney Dana Kelley Richard Atkins and Robert Violet returned from a month at the Citizen's Military Training Camp in Fort Thomas Kentucky Chaney made a third trip while the others joined for the first time Chaney and Atkins served in Company F 10th Infantry while Kelley and Violet were in Company G Barracks housed Company G and tents for eight in Company F Training day ran from reveille at 4 25 to 4 00 guard mount with 5 a m rising Weekends allowed trips to Cincinnati and Coney Island Entertainment included a nightly picture show boxing and swimming during the encampment

Athens Fort Thomas Ellis Chaney Dana Kelley Richard Atkins Robert Violet Chaney Atkins 10Th Infantry Kelley Violet Cincinnati Coney Island

Snook Trial Transcript Describes Witness Account in Hix Case

In Columbus on August 2, Murray described an alleged eyewitness moment from the night Theora Hix was killed. James Howard Snook, a former Ohio State professor, faces trial for Hix’s murder. The witness recounted a blue Ford coupe scene with a man and woman, with restrained details and objections over car plate mention.

Columbus U.P P. James Howard Snook Lell Orange and Green Bear Court Murray Myron Gessman Gessman

Wetter self puzzle answer sequence

The response presents a chain of rhyming word pairs ending with a repeated sound pattern. It lists Shout Short Shore Shore Stare Stars Sears Seals Sells Yells, forming a phonetic progression without further context.

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