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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1929

Page

14

Major Wardwell Body To Be Brought Here For Burial

The body of Major Doyne Pp. Wardwell 33 Casper Wyoming will be transported to Logan for burial arriving late Tuesday or Wednesday. He died Thursday near Casper when his plane burst into flames during a flight with two passengers. Wardwell a former Hocking County aviator and organizer of Wyoming Airways Inc had re entered aviation after a brief retirement. He leaves a widow and four children.

Doyne Wardwell Casper Wyoming Logan Hocking County Air Service Far Ogan Wyoming Airways Inc F. A. Koppe

Many Seek Voters Favor in Hocking County Offices

Sixty one candidates filed for township offices in Hocking County as of August ten with Ward Township leading in filings for trustees and school board. Two clerk petitions came from Ward and another prospect looms. Absent voter supplies total 36 with ballots distributed Saturday to precincts as filing nears closing.

Logan Hocking County Election Board Ward Township Board of Trustees Board

Road projects advance on Logan Geneva highway and county routes

Logan August 10 construction on the county highway system progresses. One and a half miles of the Logan Geneva Highway completed. Grading starts on Clay Lick Road in Washington Township. Maysville Road resurfaced and tar planned for Carbon Hill Longstretch and Monday corridors. Bremen resurfacing prep underway. Right of way cleared from Logan Laurelville Road to Rockhouse. state forces may begin along the route.

Logan Orla Wolfe Logan-Geneva Clay Lick Washington Township Wolfe Maysville Carbon Hill Longstretch Logan-Lancaster Rockbridge Bremen Logan-Bremen Logan-Laurelville Mound Crossing Rockhouse

Godiva Rides Again In UK Pageants

Report from London and Addlestone describes modern Godiva reenactments with Miss Edie Cooke in Addlestone and Miss Muriel Mellerup in Coventry. The 11th century legend contrasts with two piece bathing suits and contemporary pageantry.

Edie Cooke Lady Godiva London England Coventry Addlestone Board of Censors

Meals Served in Hocking County Jail in July

Logan August 10 A total of 1190 meals were served to prisoners in the Hocking County jail during July according to jail matron Mrs W R Lloyd. The average daily population was just over 12 with fifteen inmates currently confined. Six are awaiting sentence or grand jury action while the rest serve time for fines or in lieu of fines. The July daily average is lower than earlier months this year and several inmates are nearing the end of their sentences.

Logan Hocking County W. R. Lloyd

Parking limit imposed on Main Street in Logan

One hour parking limits were posted on Main Street under Harvey Linton the service director. The ordinance took effect for the first time Saturday and aims to ease Saturday traffic congestion during shopping hours on Main Street.

Logan Main Street Harvey Linton

Local Man Fyffe Fined After Chase Leads to Arrest

Charles Fyffe of Tar Hollow appeared before Magistrate FE Bright on a charge of intoxication. He pleaded guilty and was fined ten dollars plus costs. Fyffe has prior county jail time.

Logan Charles Fyffe Tar Hollow Bright Fyffe

Fifth Time Copper Wire Stolen From Coonville Mine

The Coonville mine suffered its fifth copper wire theft in a year on Friday night. Sheriff W. R. Liova and deputies investigated after a Saturday report, finding 500 feet of wire missing. Bloodhounds were suggested, and Gallipolis dogs were requested to aid the search.

Logan Coonville W. R. Liova Joe Farbearn Charles Briley Gallipolis

Oil production shows increase in Logan County

Hocking County reports two strong producers boosting output in the last week. Gordon Oi Company Well No 6 on the George Anthony farm in Washington Township yielded about 75 barrels per day. Preston Oil Company completed its No well on the Lewis Price Tract in the Maysville Field producing 100 barrels daily.

Logan Hocking County Gordon Oi Company George Anthony Washington Township Preston Oil Company Lewis Gore Adair and Andrews Woodruff Heirs

Godiva Ride Returns to Coventry in 1929 Parade

The item recalls the 1929 Lady Godiva procession through Coventry with a white charger and a crowd reacted to the spectacle. It notes the legend of a peeper struck blind and playfully suggests any onlooker would exclaim at the sight of the white horse.

Lady Godiva Coventry Mercia

Logan Social Notes Include Trips and Recoveries

Mrs. Joe Farbearn is recovering from a tonsil removal operation performed last week. Miss Gertrude Voris and sister Mrs. Grace Slaughter with her daughter and son-in-law are visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Shadder of Chicago called in Logan en route to Nelsonville and Wellston to visit relatives. Miss Voris and Mrs. Slaughter are former Logan residents. Miss Helen Rochester and Miss Ruth Heft departed for a 10 day vacation to Lake Chautauqua with planned Niagara Falls visit. Miss Rochester serves as deputy clerk of courts.

Joe Farbearn Gertrude Voris Grace Slaughter Shadder Chicago Logan Nelsonville Wellston Miss Voris Mrs. Slaughter Helen Rochester Ruth Heft Lake Chautauqua Niagara Falls Miss Rochester

Catholics Win Greendale Loses 8 to 6 in Junior League

Logan August 10 Greendale lost an 8 to 6 ball game at the Athletic Field after holding an early lead. The Catholics, substituting for the United Brethren on the Junior League, built a three run advantage in the first inning and added in the second before Catholics rallied with timely hits and some passed balls. A large crowd attended.

Logan Greendale Athletic Field United Brethrens

Gym Is Acquired by Ward Township Board

Carbon Hill's 13000-dollar physical education building was taken over by the Ward Township Board of Education after final details by James Krieg Logan. Equipment ready for opening next month. Transportation contracts to be let in days for three-year routes. State Education Department approval noted with about 6000 dollars saved through the rehabilitation program. Miss Juanita Hillyer resigned as teacher at New Town school.

IAGAN Carbon Hill Ward Township Board of Education James Krieg Logan Ward Township Board State Department of Education State Department Juanita Hillyer New Town

Miss Thelma Bardian Graduates From Chirrington Hospital School

Miss Thelma Bardian of New Plymouth completed a three year course at the Cherrington Hospital School of Nurses Saturday and received her diploma. She will stay at the hospital two weeks then take a short vacation before starting as a trained nurse. She is the sole member of her class already certified.

Logan Thelma Bardian New Plymouth Cherrington Hospital School of Nurses Bardian

Plans for Junior Order excursion to Tiffin

Logan August 10. Plans are under way for the Junior Order of United American Mechanics annual trip to the national children's home at Tiffin. The excursion is set for September 1, starting from Nelsonville with Nelsonville lodge members meeting in Logan and joined by McArthur New Straitsville and Logan groups. About 75 members will travel.

Logan Order of United American Mechanics Tiffin National Children’s Home Order Nelsonville McArthur New Straitsville Tnrip

Logan man bound over in auto theft case

Ross Horn formerly of Hocking County was brought to Logan by officer Joe Farbearn to answer an affidavit charging automobile theft. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under a $1,000 bond. The case involves a machine owner named Brandon with whom Horn traded cars recently. The prisoner signaled intent to resolve the matter.

Logan Newark Ross Horn Hocking County Joe Farbearn Horn EK. E. Bright Brandon

Deputy Hammond Attends Canadian Delegation Meeting

Deputy Sheriff L. F. Hammond vacations from Logan to Winnipeg Canada as Nelsonville chapter delegate at the international Dokkies meeting. He left Friday for about 10 or 12 days with a side trip to the West after the convention.

Logan L. F. Hammond Winnipeg Canada Nelsonville Fle West

Logan Aug 10 Officials Discuss Road Plans and Bonds

Commissioners spent Friday with township trustees to review road improvements. They noted an agreement with Marion Township on using gasoline tax funds for the Logan Geneva Road. Bonds for Alfred Campbell and Charles Briley were approved for 10000 and 500 respectively.

Logan Marion Township Logan-Geneva Alfred Campbell Charles Briley

Kienzle Sues For Divorce On Grounds Of Cruelty

Charles J. Kienzle sues Velma Kienzle for divorce claiming gross neglect and cruelty. He states Velma is a minor and that she left their home on July 12 and refused to return despite multiple requests. They married April 9, 1927 and have no children.

Logan Charles J. Kienzle Velma Kienzle

Henderson party heads to Cedar Point Camp Perry and Montreal

Mrs. Phil A. Henderson Miss Florence Eberst Edward Eberst Jr and Edward Volk leave Saturday for a week long vacation with Cedar Point Camp Perry and Montreal Canada as part of their itinerary.

Phil A. Henderson Florence Eberst Edward Eberst, Jr Edward Volk Cedar Point Camp Perry Montreal Can

Voters to Get Only One Slip This Election

Logan August 10 voters at the polls will receive a single ballot listing candidates for city offices. Republican candidates for mayor are J. P. Rochester Harry L. Smith and Charles M. Price. Democratic contenders for mayor include Elias K. Bright Mike Hansel George Blum and A L O Neil. Other listed candidates cover city treasurer auditor council president and council members across wards.

Logan J. P. Rochester Harry L. Smith Charles M. Price Clara Jones Harold W. Larimer Vernon Mauk William Robey John Timberlake R. R. Lanning Flias KE. Bright Mike Hansel George Blum A. L. O'Neil Della Bishop Josephine Hansel Sumner II Martin George Engle W. DD. Thurness Irrank Eberst John E. Canty Wood Bowen Fred F Eastman H. Bright Fred W. Stracke

Logan Briefs Miss Helena Menkel Visit

Logan notes Miss Helena Menkel, Soto, was a guest of Mrs. Clif Webb and other Logan friends during the last week. She left for her home Saturday.

Logan Helena Menkel, Soto Clif— Webb

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Major Wardwell Logan High School Col Charles A. Lindbergh United States Logan- Geneva Godiva Milton Bronner NEA Lakehurst N. J Jack C. Richardson St. Louis Lakehurst Naval Air Station Grace Drummond-Hay America C. J. Burgess Naval Bureau of Aeronautics Sir George Hubert Wilkins C. F E. Rosendahl William B. Leeds Xenia WAR Board The Messenger Clinton Webb Vistin Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank Logan, Ohio Pearl Day Cab Co Washington St DRY Cleaners the Depot Ian Logan Ohio Ohlo Arrow Brand D. Zenner Go Woodworth’s Arch Maker Jr. Shoes William Boyd E. B. Acomb Majestic Theatre Athens
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