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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1929

Page

10

Woman and two men sent to prison for delinquency

Logan Aug 13 Three people Harry Brandon William Brandon and Ethel Jenkins were sentenced by Judge A M Eliinger in juvenile court for contributing to the delinquency of a 14 year old Logan girl. Brandon brothers fined 15 and 25 dollars with jail terms ten days each. Mrs Jenkins jailed two weeks with possible Toledo care arrangement affecting reformatory sentence. Spectators crowded the courtroom.

Jenkins Toledo Marysville Reformatory

Logan Welcomes Prospect Henderson on Bay Visit

Logan residents learn that Prosecutor Phil A. Henderson arrived in San Francisco for the Beta Sigma Phi conference. He reports a fine trip and plans to return to Logan next week. Henderson serves as grand vice president of the fraternity.

Phil Henderson San Francisco Beta Sigma Phi Fraternity Logan Phil A. Henderson Beta Sigma Phi Henderson

Car Crash Leads to Hospitalization and DUI Arrest in Chillicothe

Charles Stevenson 43 of Logan was admitted to City Hospital with minor head cuts after a collision on Main Street in Chillicothe. Frei Gray 62 of South Watts Street was jailed for driving while intoxicated after causing the wreck involving Carl Racciglia of Kansas City and Alfred Bardin of East Main Street. Gray’s car was towed to West Side Auto Service. Also announced is the Howdyshell reunion at Ebenezer Baptist Church near Maxville next Saturday. Gifford Hull and family from Columbus visited Logan relatives.

Chillicothe Charles Stevenson Logan City Stevenson Frei Gray South Watts Street Gray Main Street Carl Racciglia Campbell Street Kansas City Ebenezer Baptist Church Maxville Gifford Hull Columbus

Girls Are Beaten Robbed by Youths Near Hoxie

Two Concordia women were found bound near the highway east of Hoxie after being assaulted with razors by two youths aged 18 to 22. The robbers stole the women’s car, money, and most of their clothing while the victims were en route to Kansas City.

Hoxie Kas Uny Concordia Kansas City

Kiwanis Club Picnic At Athens County Fairgrounds

Members of the Athens Kiwanis Club and their wives enjoyed a picnic Monday night at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Horseshoe pitching and recreation baseball drew most of the men, with a team led by Major S. M. Johnson winning honors in the diamond sport. A box lunch was served and lemonade and ice cream were plentiful during the evening.

Athens Kiwanis Club Athens County Fairgrounds S. M. Johnson

Wardwell's Funeral Set for Wednesday in Logan

Major Doyne S. Wardwell killed in a Casper Wyoming plane crash. Funeral at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Koppe home on West Hunter Street, Logan. Arrangements include Mingo Lodge No. 171 F A M and Logan V Post American Legion. burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Wardwell served overseas and belonged to Lafayette Escadrille, Pursuit Group, American Legion, and Masons.

Logan Doyne S. Wardwell Casper Wyo Fred A. Koppe West Hunter Street Lafayette Escadrille William Thaw French Aviation Corps H. F. Hartney Eddie Rickenbacker Frank Lake American Legion Masonic Fraternity Mingo Lodge No Logan V Post Oak Crrove Cemetery

Woman Hurt In Logan Car Crash On Canter's Cave Trip

Mrs. Thomas Connors of North Orchard Street suffered injuries and a nervous shock when the automobile she rode in overturned after an oncoming car sideswiped it. The other vehicle caught fire and burned. Connors and the other passenger were uninjured. Mrs. Connors received medical care and was later at home.

Dr James H Snook case nears closing arguments in murder trial

In Columbus on August 13 the Snook murder trial moved toward closing arguments as the state and defense planned three hour agendas. Wagers on Snook's fate run high with odds offering a possible escape from the chair versus life imprisonment. Snook showed dejection after court with his wife visiting him at the jail, and a possible night session was discussed to finish arguments.

Columbus James Howard Snook Theora Hix Harry F. French Snook Paul Hicks Max Seyfert John F. Seidel Myron Gessman EF. C. Ricketts John J. Chester, Jr Chester

Money Honey Hones Canes Cares Word Puzzle Result

The note presents the puzzle answer sequence Money, Honey, Hones, Canes, Canes, Cares, as the solution to today's Letter Golf.

Gibsonville Men Plead Guilty To Intoxication

Logan August 13 James Lunsford and C K E Bell of Gibsonville were arraigned on intoxication charges after a complaint alleged intoxication a week earlier. Magistrate Bright fined each $10 and costs, which they paid.

Gibsonville Logan James Lunsford C. K E. Bell W. R. Lloyd Joe Farbearn Kk. FE. Bright

Logan Visit Reveals Long-Awaited Family Ties

Jennison Klinger and family visited Logan to reconnect with his aunt Mrs. Lucy Nihiser. The trip from Ashland Kansas marked his first Logan visit in 46 years and traced areas of his youth including Falls Township farm origins and the Rockhouse district. Joined by C W Glick and spouse from Canal Winchester.

Logan Jennison Klinger Dorothy Lucy Nihiser Ohio Ashland Kansas Mr. Klifffer David Klinger Falls Township August Hilderbrandt Hocking County Rockhouse

Logan Couple Announce Birth of Daughter

Logan couple Mr. and Mrs. Glenn O'Reiley announce the birth of a daughter born early Sunday morning. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Miller of Logan and Mr. and Mrs. John O'Reiley of New Lexington. Mrs. O'Reiley previously worked as deputy in Judge A M Ellinger's office.

Logan Glenn O'Reiley J. S. Miller John O'Reiley New Texington O’reiley A M. Ellinger

Governor To Ask Protection at Once

Ohio Governor Cooper directed Roscoe C. McCulloch to convene railroad and electric line reps to devise an immediate plan to eliminate unprotected grade crossings. A three month highway survey found 79 percent of steam railroads and 81 percent of interurban crossings lack adequate signals or warning signs.

Columbus U.P Roscoe C. McCulloch Public Utilities Commission Cooper Ohio State Highway Department

Pilgrims Continue to Rockhouse Despite Rain

Logan reports 715 visitors at Rockhouse on Sunday with large camping crowds the past week. Ranger L T Worley notes extended weekday access due to a new highway from Mound Crossing, predicting higher annual attendance.

Mound Crossing Rockhouse

Hocking Falls Scene During Ash Cave Picnic Storm

Aug 13 Logan reports a picnic group at Ash Cave witnessing a sudden downpour transforming the stream into a roaring torrent. Wind whipped spray into the shelter under the rock as raincoats and umbrellas proved necessary. After the storm, visitors exited the cave shedding shoes and stockings.

Niagara Falls

Mrs. Floyd Travels to Paris to Join Son in France

Margaret Floyd of Laurelville visited the Clerk of Courts in Logan to arrange passports for France. Her son, Major Oliver Floyd of the Marine Corps, has been transferred to Paris for two years at the Legation, and Mrs. Floyd plans to spend the winter there with him.

Logan Margaret Floyd Laurelville France Major Oliver Floyd Tecumseh Floyd Floyd Marine Corps Paris Legation

United Growers of America Formed To Aid Farmers

NEW YORK Aug 13 United Growers of America a nationwide co operative marketing association plans business like methods for fruit and vegetable growers. Initial pledges come from grower organizations across 25 states announced by officers.

New York U.P United States United Growers of America

Queen City Steamer Reports 140 On Board In Marietta

The Queen City on Sunday at 9 p m carried 140 passengers with every berth filled by round trippers from Pittsburgh and up river points. The Senator Cordill and the General Wood also booked for two weeks ahead. The Wood carried a large freight cargo of chickens eggs and potatoes and faced restricted handling due to fog. The Ohio River stage is 9.8 feet and the river remains stationary.

Marietta Queen City Eivery Pittsburgh Senator Cordill Cincinnati General Wood Charleston Ohio

Husband Goes Wife Seeks Separation in Ohio Divorce Suit

Marietta August 13. Sadie Florence Dunbar of Vincent files for absolute divorce from Dayton G. Dunbar alleging abandonment and wilful absence for over three years. They wed Water Town September 22, 1892 and have a daughter of legal age. She seeks alimony, attorney fees, and equitable relief.

Marietta Sadie Florence Dunbar Vincent Dayton G. Dunbar Watertown

Debate Planners Set All Day Event in Downington

An all-day debate is planned for Saturday August 18 in Downington. Debaters from Meigs County will lead the discussion in the town park on the topic There is more pleasure in the world than sorrow and life is worth living. The event aims to draw a large local audience.

Downington Meigs County Ohilo

Ohio University to graduate nearly 200 in summer commencement

About 190 students will receive diplomas and degrees at Ohio University’s summer commencement on Friday August 16 at 10 30 a m The event marks the largest summer class in the 125 year history with speaker Dr William Cullen Dennis president elect of Earlham College Richmond Ind The procession begins at 10 am under the McGuffey Elms and the class will graduate in the new Alumni Memorial Auditorium signed off by university officials

Ohio University William Cullen Dennis Earlham College Richmond Ind McGuffey Elms

Youth Dies After Friends Save Him

Dayton records a drowning after Robert Stäter, 12, was pulled from a pool by two friends who then left him, thinking the boy was joking as he vanished again. He later died.

Dayton Robert St&ler

European Corn Borer Threat Sparks Federal Alarm

A Messenger office specimen labeled European Corn Borer highlights a pest from Europe that threatens U S corn. T. V. Heald explains its life cycle, spread, and the紧ensive federal effort to prevent its movement, urging strict farming cleanups and stubble management.

Messenger Office

Finals Week Keeps Athens Students on Court Street

Athens residents note 1200 Ohio University students stay indoors for exams as critics report wavering breakfast trade. A class census shows 20 seniors in peril, 168 with C averages, 312 aiming for A, 300 overwhelmed with work, and 399 actively studying for the decisive tests.

Athens T. C. McCracken Ohio University Court Street Dean McCracken Spot Baker's Messenger

Push Family Reunion at Perry Park Washington D H Ohio

Family members are invited to a reunion on Sunday August 25 at Perry Park in Washington D H Ohio. The gathering starts near Perry Bark on first street east of Union Station.

Perry Park Washington D. H Ohio Initrar Perry Bark First Street Union Station

Bandits Loot Majestic Theater Cashier in Columbus

Two bandits robbed the Majestic Theater in Columbus last night, taking $151 from the cashier and doorman before fleeing. The heist occurred in the district's busiest business block and the suspects dropped the money while being chased.

Columbus Majestic Theater

Paramedic Victim Died After Pool Dive

Cleveland youth Jack Shank aged 22 died after diving into a pool and striking his head. Doctors reported a fractured skull as the fatal injury.

Cleveland Jack Shank

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