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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1927

Page

11

Logan Fall Festival planning details outlined

Logan officials report progress for the October 7 8 9 festival with a style show auto exhibit and agriculture displays. Committee chairs announce window decorating prizes and a possible thriller free act while Circleville visitors share pumpkin show insights ahead of the event.

Logan Ral Frank Blasius, Jr G. F. Lewis John E. Krieg Hocking County Robert W. Lang Fred Hoopes Circleville Fitzpatrick

They're Freed Walter Bittner And James Neal

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft declared Walter Bittner and James Neal not guilty of liquor law violations after reviewing testimony from last Saturday's trial. The court discharged them Thursday morning, saying the evidence did not warrant a conviction.

Logan Harley M. Whitcraft Walterer James Neal Bittner Neal

Logan man owns rare collection of carved pieces

Isaac Brown of 461 East Second Street has a long hobby of carving wooden chairs canes and miniature farm implements with a penknife. His collection includes two long chains carved from single pieces of wood and other intricate canes bars wheat cradles plows and miniature tools displayed for visitors.

LOGAN Isaac Brown East Second Street Logan Clay Product Company Irown Brown

Farewell Party for Keller Family on Hill Street

Neighbors gathered Tuesday evening to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Jacon Keller after seventeen years in the Hill street neighborhood. Mr Keller has sold his home and plans to move.

Logan Jacon Keller Hill Street

Plans for Rebuilding Sponagle Lutheran Church at Marion

Plans are underway to rebuild the Sponagle Lutheran Church in Marion township after a fire caused by a lightning strike two weeks ago. Judge A. M. Ellinger, secretary treasurer of the congregation, says the new church will be 30 by 54 feet with a belfry on the original site. The congregation formed before 1832, first building was log, later a frame church that stood prior to the latest fire.

Logan Marion Township A. M. Ellinger

Pleads Guilty in Speeding Charge

Irvin Chilcote of Union Furnace appeared before Magistrate J. P. Miller on August 6 and pleaded guilty to speeding. He was sentenced to pay a $10 fine plus court costs after being tagged the night before by Traffic Officer Farbearn.

Logan Irvin Chilcote Union Furnace J. P. Miller Chilcote Farbearn

Logan couples divorce yearns cruelty and custody ruling

William W. Gordon was granted a divorce from Eunice Gordon in common pleas court by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft on grounds of cruelty. Custody of two minor children awarded to Gordon. case uncontested. Also, Vira A. Davis received a life teaching certificate and will lead Pine school this winter. Valley Battery station sold to Bernard Savey and George Juergensmelier, with Lawrence Reasoner planning Akron move. Mrs. Irvin Hammer and family visiting Logan relatives.

Vira A. Davis F. A. Davis Laurelville State Department of Education Miss Davis Bernard Savey George Juergensmelier Valley Battery Station Lawrence Reasoner Reasoner Akron Irvin Hammer Irvin, Jr Robert McKendry Florence Hammer

Missionary society sociable and speakers visit New Lexington

The United Brethren church women host a sociable at 4 PM with Rev Mr and Mrs L B Mignerey returning missionaries from Africa as speakers at 7 30 PM they will also go to New Lexington for missionary services and display curios from Africa. Also Mr and Mrs E A Rowland and family with Elizabeth Bingum attend an ice cream supper at the Neffs near Corning.

Lexington U. B Corning E. A. Rowland Elizabeth Bingum Herbert Neff

Officials watch Ohio mining district tensions rise

Col L B Conelly, state National Guard observer in Belmont County, investigates reports to the governor that union sympathizers control roads and block motorists in the mining district. The Clarkson Coal Co and Youghogheny & Ohio Coal Co are said to have complained as the Florence mine near Martins Ferry was egged. A mine guard arrested for pointing a machine gun through a window was released. State officials anxiously await action from coast operators at today’s Miami conference.

Columbus Col. L Conelly National Guard Belmont County Clarkson Coal Company Cambria Collieries Youghbogheny & Ohio Coal Company Florence Martins Ferry Ohio Miami

Miners Reopening Planned for Toledo on August 15

A notice announces the miners will be reopened at Toledo on August 15, indicating a return to activity on that date. The brief item specifies the location and timing for the restart.

Toledo

No Change in Prohibition Stance After Coolidge Withdrawal

Washington Aug 5 The withdrawal of President Coolidge as a candidate for reelection will not alter the Republican party’s position on prohibition for 1928. City leaders say the party will nominate a candidate and declare enforcement in its platform, with no changes expected.

Washington U.2r Coolidge

Busy Bees Hold Meeting In Canaanville

Busy Bee Food club of Canaanville met at Miss Gaul’s home on Wednesday Ina Faye Gaul and Thelma Bean demonstrated. Bread brought by Miss Emma Kolenich was scored. Miss Gaul was assisted by Mrs A P Linscott. Next meeting set for August 10 at the leader’s home.

Canaanville Busy Bee Food Club Miss Gaul Ina Faye Gaul Thelma Bean Emma Kolenich A. P. Linscott

First Christian Sunday School Picnics at Athens Fairgrounds

Chauncey August 6 The annual picnic of the First Christian Sunday school will be held next Thursday at the Athens fair grounds. Transportation from the church at 3 o clock. committee includes Ira Myers Harry Linscott B F Ferrer Guy Brookins and Charles Fiske. Dinner committee Loyal Woman's Circle. Attendees bring a basket lunch and personal dining ware. program includes games stunts and music.

Chauncey First Christian Sunday School Athens Fair Grounds Ira Myers Harry Lin‘scott B. F. Ferrer Guy Brookins Charles Fiske Loyal Woman's Circle Mia Christine Brown Vian AhlIbrand Jeanette Palmier

Chauncey Birthday Dinner Honors Three Sisters

Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Close of Chauncey hosted a dinner on Wednesday to celebrate the August birthdays of their daughters Elizabeth Eleanor and Ruth. Elizabeth’s twelfth birthday was observed with guests including the Merry grandparents, the Stout family of Athens, John Merry Burke Witham Darrel Witham and James Goldsworthy of Chauncey.

Chauncey C. B. Close Elizabeth Eleanor Ruth Merry Chauncey Noah Stout Athens John Merry Burke Witham Darrel James Goldsworthy

Young People of Zion Baptist Hold Meeting in Chauncey

The Zion Baptist church Lower Plains Young People's society met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Fannie McCathran's home with large attendance. Clifford Potts led the program. The next meeting is planned for Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Coon.

Chauncey Young People's Society of the Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains Fannie, McCathran Clifford Potts Elmer Coon

Chauncey Boy Scouts Plan Camping Trip

Fourteen scouts answered roll call at Troop 1 Chauncey Boy Scouts meeting. Scout Master Ralph Pritts announced an upcoming camping trip. Assistant Scoutmaster Albert Jackson and guest Glenn Murray of Mooreland, Ind., attended with Mrs. George Shaner Jr. and children present.

Chauncey Chauncey Boy Scouts Ralph Pritts Albert Jackson Glenn Murray Mooreland Ind

Entertains Guests in Chauncey on Aug 5

Mrs Harvey Nye hosted dinner at High street Chauncey for her daughter Mrs James A Long and Indianapolis guests and Mrs John Shafer of The Plains. Mr and Mrs W C Nichols hosted at Lower Plains for Mr and Mrs Samuel Scott of New Marshfield and Mr and Mrs S G Nichols of Lower Plains.

Chauncey Harvey Nye High Street James A. Long Indianapolis Ind John Shafer The Plains W. C. Nichols Lower Plains Samuel Scott New Marshfield 8. G. Nichols

Local Social Notes Highlight Charleston Guests

Mrs J L Ferguson of Charleston and Mr Johnston of Chicago visit at sister Mrs Flora McHarg. Mrs Floyd Barker of Athens stays with Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr. Mr and Mrs William McDonald entertain the McDonalds family. The Moores host Mr and Mrs G W Shafer and their daughters Maxine and Thural, from near Athens. Mrs Floyd Potts returns from Columbus visit with sisters Mrs Walter Oakley and Miss Opal Hale.

J. L. Ferguson Charleston W. Va Johnston Chicago Ill Flora McHarg Floyd Barker Athens George Gabriel, Jr William McDonald Clarence McDonald Harry Moore G. W. Shafer Maxine and Thural Shafer Floyd Potts Walter Oakley Opal Hale Columbus

Social Lifts and Local Visits Highlight Week

Miss Doris Sams of Athens visited Miss Margaret Johnston in this city this week. James McCollum is reported improved after a severe appendicitis attack yesterday morning. Miss Lena A. Wilson returned home in Chauncey from Atlantic City. Mr and Mrs Gilbert B Courtney and children of this city visited Mrs Courtney's aunt Mrs S P Tinklepaugh in Middleport on Thursday.

Doris Sams Athens Margaret Johnston James McCollum Lena A. Wilson Chauncey Atlantic City Gilbert B. Courtney Middleport Courtney 8S. P. Tinklepaugh

Philadelphia amateur tops Yorklyn shoot with near perfect score

Morris Crothers of Philadelphia won high gun honors at Yorklyn when he shot 149 of 150. He missed the ninety sixth Pigeon which was dusted hard but refused to break.

Yorklyn Del Morris Crothers Philadelphia Crothers

Giants Top Reds 4 1 as Benton Goes Distance

In Cincinnati on August 6 the Giants beat the Reds 4 to 1. Larry Benton pitched the full game allowing six safeties while Pete Donahue started for Cincinnati before being replaced by a pinch hitter in the seventh. New York extended their road trip success, winning six of eight through the West.

Cincinnati Giants John McGraw Reds Larry Benton New York Pete Donahue A. Reese Ott Mann Roush Secesese Hornsby Terry Cccess Jackson Harper Taylor Benton

Test Answers for Page Five Intelligence Quiz

Answers list: House may impeach. Senate tries impeachment. Chief Justice presides. Alaska Hawaii territories have governors. simple majority in both houses is a quorum. Coolidge heads Red Cross with Payne active head. Friday is Mohammedan Sabbath. Phillip Nolan is a character in The Man Without a Country. Great Lakes states touching lakes are NY PA OH MI IN IL WI MN. liver is the largest gland.

House of Representatives Senate Supreme Court Alaska Hawaii Philippine Islands Porto Rico Calvin Coolidge Red Cross John Barton Payne Phillip Nolan Edward Everett Hale New York Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota Great Lakes

French Davis Cup Team Clashes and Local Mine Visit

The piece notes Rene Lacoste and Jacques Brugnon defeating Jose Alonso and Jimmy Burns in a Davis Cup practice session at Cedarhurst New York as French players train, alongside Col L T Connelly of the 145th Infantry Ohio National Guards returning from a mines tour in Eastern Ohio ahead of a nonunion reopening.

Cedarhurst N. Y Rene Lacose Jacques Brugnon Jose Alonso Jimmy Burns ST. Clairsville L. T. Connelly 145Th Infantry Ohio National Guards Ohio

Gar Wood to Race Baby Gar VII in Gold Cup regatta

Gar Wood returns to Gold Cup competition in Greenwich awaiting tomorrow’s race aboard the Baby Gar VII. Fourteen entrants tackle the regatta with Wood aiming for the gold cup for the first time since 1924.

Sweetser and Taylor to Open Gold Mashie Classic Match

Newport Rhode Island August 5 J Lee Sweetser holder of the British amateur golf title and Tommie Tailer Jr will tee off this afternoon in the opening match of the gold mashie golf classic prelim to the national tourney to be held in Minneapolis later Eddie Driggs will play Francis Ouimet Ifor amateur champion.

Newport R. I Lee Sweetser Tommie ‘Tailer I Jr Minneapolis Eddie Driggs Francis Ouimet Ifor

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