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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1927

Page

10

Logan School Trial Opens Tuesday in Hocking Logan

A crowded Logan crowd greeted the opening of J. W. Coleman versus George W. Christman in the Logan appellate court. Judges Wade Cushing George E. Mills and James I. Allread heard the case amid motions and witness testimony. The matter was remanded for further hearing with conspiracy as a questioned issue placed on Christman’s counsel.

Logan Eugene Wright Coleman George L. Wright Court of Appeals Christman

Delegates Represent Alpha Mu Phi Sigma Chi At Cedar Point Convention

Ross Adcock leads Alpha Mu chapter at the national Phi Sigma Chi convention in Cedar Point this week. Pearl Wolfe serves as alternate. Local delegates visiting include Bernard Barrick Charles Riggs William Woodruff Carl Larimer John Roberts Edgar Brown Lynton Hansel Lawrence Marden Ernest Price and Bud Stroupe.

Enterprise United Brethren Church Dedication

A large delegation from Enterprise United Brethren church attended the dedication of the new 25000 dollar United Brethren church in New Lexington. The Enterprise orchestra joined the musical program as Bishop A R Clippinger led the dedicatory services. Rev H B Welch, former Enterprise pastor, now leads the new congregation.

Logan Enterprise United Brethren Church New Lexington United Brethren Church Enterprise Orchestra A. R. Clippinger H. B. Welch Enterprise

Quarterly Meeting at Bay's Grove near New Plymouth

Announcement by Rev. W. A. Cooper says the quarterly meeting occurs all day August 15 at Bay's Grove near New Plymouth. Rev. J. W. Blair now superintendent of the Chillicothe district will deliver sermons in the morning and afternoon. A program and picnic dinner are planned.

Logan Primary Sees Light Voter Turnout Across Precincts

In Logan on August 10, indications point to the lightest primary vote in years. One contested ticket drew little interest as many precincts recorded under twenty-five votes, with some to write in candidates due to unfilled ticket options. Election officials reported an easy day while several female judges and clerks sewed during downtime.

Logan Election Board

Hawaii Quiz Answers Reflect Islands Facts

The document lists trivia about Hawaii including The Cross Roads of the Pacific nickname and nine inhabited islands. It notes Molokai’s leper colony history and identifies sugar cane and pineapple as major industries.

Hawaiian Islands Pacific Hawaii Moloka United States Senate Honolulu Oahu Island of Mauna Kea Mauna Loa

Hospital Notes from Logan District Updates and Admissions

Mrs Herbert Evans of New Straitsville underwent a transfusion at Cherrington hospital Tuesday morning. Esther Smith of Carbon Hill operated for appendicitis the same morning. Mrs A W Cooper of New Plymouth operated for complications that afternoon. Edward Patterns, who fell fifty feet from a cliff Sunday, is markedly improved and prospects for recovery are favorable. James Elms of Charlotte North Carolina visiting Logan. Birth announced for a daughter to Dr and Mrs R J McGuinniss, former Logan residents. Mrs Byron Moorehead returns to Columbus after a Logan visit with her father Anthony Toerner. husband Byron Moorehead returned home Sunday.

Logan Herbert Evans New Straitsville Cherrington Hospital Esther Smith Carbon Hill A. W. Cooper New Plymouth Edward Patterns James Elms Charlotte N. C H. B. Bowden Margaret Bowden Columbus R. J McGuinniss McGuinniss Byron Moorehead Anthony Toerner

Lodi Board Adopts New School Rules and Staff Posts

At a Jerseyville meeting the Lodi township board hired Mary Ruth Davis to teach commercial subjects at the junior high and OQ. C. Apt. Marion to lead band and orchestra work in the high school. A new janitor rule set was adopted, detailing daily duties and repairs. The board approved cement walks and a cement driveway, naming Fred Bethi to supervise the construction.

Lodi Township Athens County Lodi McVay Board of Education Fred Bethi

Union Officials to Address Miners at Sugar Creek Meeting

Union officials will speak at a Sugar Creek meeting tomorrow at 1 PM. Conrad Wein secretary treasurer of the subdistrict announced the event. John Owens international organizer and Oral Daugherty sub-district president will address the miners, with Mr. Wein hoping Local 1324 members attend.

Sugar Creek Conrad Wein John Owens Oral Daugherty Wein

Park Nominated for City Mayor in Local Primary

In Glouster on August 10, S A Park won the Republican nomination for a third mayoral term, defeating Lawrence W Ley 305 to 246. Henry Williams was renominated by Democrats for marshal, beating Charles Darling 148 to 28. John R R Davis and others were named for various city offices with light voter interest overall.

Love Blower Council Harry Gardner A. Park Cc. G.faires John RR. Davis George Ochs Gus Gaskalla Isaac Jones, Sr George W. Kinney Malcolm Penman C. L. Williams Board of Public Affairs Fred Heck Harold Kinney Worthy Parker Virgil Yaw William Winefordner W. A. Pride Fred Jonas C. G

Society Meets Glouster Hosts Admits Members

Standard Bearers society met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Vaughn on Walnut Hill with Pauline Vaughn Maxine Vaughn and Doris Love as hostesses. The meeting opened with president Mae McCullough in charge. Gail Darling and Margaret Beal were admitted. eighteen members and four guests attended. next meeting at Macatawa Pedicord’s home.

Glouster James Vaughn Walnut Hill Pauline Maxine Vaughn Doris Love Mae McCullough Gail Darling Margaret Beal R. B. Smith Macatawa Pedicord

Mission School Bearers At Lancaster Campgrounds

Standard Bearers attending the school of missions at the Lancaster camp grounds this week are Beula Bennett Pauline Vaughn Maca tawa Pedicord and Dorothy Jones. Miss Hazel Antle and Hazel Raber teachers from Jacksonville and Trimble have returned from Columbus where they spent their summer vacation.

Lancaster Camp Grounds Beula Bennett Pauline Vaughn Macatawa Pedicord Dorothy Jones Hazel Antle Hazel Raber Jacksonville Trimble Columbus

Ladies Aid Outing and Picnic at Millfield Church

The Ladies Aid society of Millfield Church of Christ met for an annual lawn outing at Mrs. C. H. Boudinot’s home. A cafeteria style picnic lunch followed with afternoon business session and a program including scripture reading, prayers, minutes, roll call and dues, a papering fund collection, recitations, songs, yells, and piano accordion selections.

Ladies’ Aid Society Millfield Church Vernice Cannon Vernice Nelle Belle Cannon Homer Vian

Community Society Gift to Reverends Vian for Service

A gold and white design crafted by the society was presented to Rev. and Mrs. Vian as thanks for the minister's faithful work in church and community. The group funded repapering and cleaning of the church with help from local residents to complete the project.

Vian

Athens County Probate Exempts Estate From Inheritance Tax

Leland Devore, administrator of Jennie F. Devore estate, asked Athens County Probate Court for tax exemption. Court found estate value at 6325 dollars with 3011.80 dollars for administration and dower. Sole descendant is widower. court declares exemption from Ohio inheritance tax.

Leland Devore Jennie F. Devore Athens County State of Ohio

John Robbins Dies in West Virginia at 28

John Robbins 28 former Athens resident died in Weston West Virginia hospital Tuesday afternoon from acute appendicitis. He moved back to Weston after marrying Bertha Buck of Lodi township and worked as a truck driver. A baby was born to the couple six months ago. His parents Mr and Mrs Howard Robbins reside west of Athens. The body was to be brought to Athens with funeral arrangements pending arrival.

John Robbins Weston W. Va Athens Mr. Robbins Howard Robbins Bertha Buck Alton Buck Lodi Township

Surprise fifty fourth birthday party in Haydenville

Mrs. Frank Allen hosted a birthday party at her Haydenville home for her fifty fourth birthday. About 25 members of her M. E. church Bible class attended with gifts, games, music, and lunch provided by Miss Alice Allen, Mrs. Ellen Rowley, and Miss Mildred Walters.

Frank Allen Haydenville M. E. Church Nelson Skiver Dow Smart C. A. Walters Roy Gastin John Saunders Haydenvile Alice Smith J. E. Rowley Mirs Rebecca Freeman

Edward Rosser Wins Third Athens Boy Scout Leadership Honor

Edward Rosser of Athens Troop 2 topped the Muskingum river camp as tribal leader of the Osage tribe earning a junior leadership honor. His unit scored 2286 points, ahead of Edward Irvin's Mohawk tribe with 1642 points from merit tests. Five Athens scouts will receive Red Cross life saving certificates including Rosser, Kelly, Moorehead, Brown, and Rauch.

Muskingum River Lake Chute Athens Edward Rosser Jack Preston Harold Geisecke Young Rosser Edward Irvin Marietta Athens Troop 2 Red Cross Richard Kelly Leigh Moorehead Jimmy Brown Frank Rauch Copeland Stewart Stockport

Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Plans Social on Church Lawn

The Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid will host a social on the church lawn Thursday evening featuring music and a talk by the pastor the Rev. R. T. Day.

Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Church Lawn R. T. Day

Special Asthma Relief Asmara Prescription

A student physician after 18 years of study discovers Asmara a prescription for asthma and hay fever now in demand nationwide. Write for the physician’s questionnaire blank to prescribe accurately for your case. Anderson-McCoy Laboratories Highland Ohio Adv.

Anderson-McCoy Laboratories Highland Ohio

Minister Brings Back Bride From Africa Missionary

The Rev. William Gene Genheimer, former Pomeroy pastor, returned from Africa after six years as a missionary. He married his bride in Africa, whose home is in St. Louis Missouri. They plan to visit Mrs Genheimer’s parents and resume ties in Meigs and Athens counties.

Pomeroy William Geneheimer Africa St. Louis Geheimer Genheimer Meigs Athens the Messenger

Women Seek Employment Through University Office

The Dean of Women announces many university women will seek work next year to help with school expenses. Community members interested in hiring should contact the office by telephone 5942. Many women find employment with room or board as compensation.

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