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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

10

Barthlow and Son to Supply Clay for Logan Pottery

Barthlow and Son, Logan contractors, have closed a contract with Logan Pottery to supply the clay for the plant in Logan. They lease from M. Les the old Ferguson farm in Washington township for clay extraction. The vein is described as high quality for pottery ware and work begins at once with Barthlow trucks diverted from road building.

Logan Barthlow and Son Logan Pottery Company M. B.les Washington Township Old Ferguson Farm

Hoskins Husband Dying in Kimberly Home

Aug 9 reports Richard Hoskins, suffering from liver cancer, dying at his parents home near Kimberly. His wife, Minnie Hoskins, was brought to his bedside by a local ambulance from Cherrington hospital where she had been admitted earlier. The couple resides in New Straitsville and plans to return there when possible.

Logan Cherrington Hospital Minnie Hoskins Richard Hoskins Kimberly

Local Births and Visits Reported in Community Notes

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Orval Walker, August 6, a daughter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mormon recently, a son. Mr. Jake Myers of Lima visited George Myers and family last week. Miss Irma Culp, staying with Mrs. Fred Mormon, returned to her home near Buchte. Threshers are at Don Huddy's place this week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Anthony, a daughter. Mrs. George Myers visited Mrs. Orval Walker on Monday.

Orval Walker Fred Mormon Jake Myers Lima George Myers Irma Culp Buchte Don Huddy Elmer Anthony

Logan Couples Wed In Dual Civil Services

Henry D. Watson 24 oil pro ducer of Logan wed Mary T. Breene 23 at home with Rev. E. L. Peilow officiating. Ronald Allen 21 laborer of Laurelville and Audrey Reed 18 housekeeper of Laurelville were married by Magistrate E. E. Bright.

Henry D. Watson Logan Maude Watson Mary T. Breene J. C. Breene E. L. Peilow Ronald Allen Laurelville Lucius Allen Audrey Reed Curtiss Reed E. E. Bright

Regulations On Milk Enforce In Logan City

Health commissioner Dr. Morton Bland warns that Logan milk dealers must comply with city regulations. He cites 72 persons selling milk without permits or tested cows, stressing enforcement and fair chance to comply. City Solicitor Forest Weinrich backs the crackdown.

Logan Morton Bland Health Board Bland Forest Weinrich

Man Bound Over on Assault Charge in Olean Case

Lawrence Wollett was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of assault and battery after pleading not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate J. P. Miller. The alleged attack on his wife Olive Wollett occurred in the city the same afternoon. Mrs. Wollett filed the affidavit. the couple had been married only a few weeks. Wollett posted bond for release.

Lawrence Wollett Logan J. P. Miller Olive Wollett

Partnership Interest in Sun Electric Sold to Clay Schelde

Lawrence Reasoner has sold his interest in the Sun Electric company, located on Court Park, to partner Clayton Schelde. Reasoner, new to the business several months ago, resigned to join the Hocking Valley Railroad at Walbridge and left for there Thursday.

Lawrence Reasoner Sun Electric Company Court Park Clayton Schelde Reasoner Hocking Vallley Railroad Walbridge

Arrests in Logan For Intoxication Lead to Quick Fine

George Fitzgerald and George Schlagga ter were arrested Tuesday by Chief James Thomas and Policeman John Dicken on intoxication charges. They were arraigned before Mayor J P Rochester Wednesday and pled guilty, each fined 20 dollars plus costs. The fines were paid.

J. P. Rochester Leach

Lehman Named Examiner on Hocking County Board

Logan Aug. Lehman Green township teacher was chosen to replace James Rittgers on the Hocking county board of examiners. Rittgers moved to Logan to teach at the junior high. Lehman has taught in Hocking County public schools since graduating from Logan High School. He joins J. W. Coleman and Paul A. Potts of Laurelville. Potts was reappointed for a second two year term. The board also declined to act on Kushner district remonstrance as signatures were under fifty one percent.

Logan Orlandeth Lehman Green Township James Rittgers Hocking Lehman Hockjing Logan High J. W. Coleman Paul A. Potts Laurelville Potts James T.begg Sandusky Ohio Ironton Congress Begg Coolidge

Picnic Outing Set For Business And Professional Club

Logan August 9. A basket picnic will be held by the Business and Professional Women's Club at Crystal Springs next Wednesday. Transportation will be provided for all members. They will start from the courthouse at 5 30 p m.

Logan Business and Professional Women’s Club Crystal Springs

Salvation Army Home Purchase Plan for Athens Progress

The Salvation Army seeks city support to cover 3500 in home purchase with 1000 already raised and 2000 to raise. Charles A. Grim deeded the property valued at around 5600, showing a 2000 contribution by Grim. Captain and Mrs. Benton praised for their devoted local work, securing a charity-use deed to protect the building for Athens.

Richard Benton The Salvation Army Beasley

Salvation Army buying Emma Grim home in Athens

At the Athens Chamber of Commerce meeting the need of 2000 dollars to complete the purchase of the Emma Grim home on West Union Street for Salvation Army headquarters was stated. Gill reported to business men that 10000 pamphlets advertising Athens were ordered at a price of 3500 dollars. Two Salvation Army board members explained work and purpose.

Salvation Army Mr. Beasley J. Roberts Athens Chamber of Commerce M. Gil Gill Emma Grim West Union Street Athens Chamber of Commerce Hotel Berry Salvation Army Board

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Haydenville Harold Baughman Automotive Battery & Electric Co South Court Street Carl Beasley Charles A. Grim Grim Vation Army Roberts Albert c. Gubitz Economics Department Ohio University Theatre Deaux David Belasco Dolores Costello Heart of Maryland Lincoln Davis Grant Old South Oxfords Garfield Mcféinley Cox Willis Begiy Athens County Begg CLUB Carl H. Beasley Rochester-Lytle Co Bed Adlalld Fannie Hurst D. Zenner Company
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