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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1928
Page
14
Carl Larimer Ernest Price and William Woodruff returned from Des Moines where they attended the twenty sixth annual Phi Sigma Chi convention. The Logan group won the attendance cup for sending the largest delegation. Other members Charles Buggs Bernard Rarick and Ross Adcock will return soon after visiting places along the route.
In the Eleventh district primary Edwin D. Ricketts carries every precinct in Hocking and Ross counties and most Perry county precincts to defeat Clyde Mattox by over 4200 votes. Ricketts also bests Mattox in five counties while carrying most areas, with Mell G Underwood unopposed for the nomination. Mattox carries only Fairfield by 133 votes.
An 18 year old Finnish girl known as Miss Spain faces deportation as New Orleans immigration officials decide against her temporary entry permit extension, threatening her completion in the pageant.
Leta Nye was granted a divorce from Henry Nye in an uncontested case heard by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. Grounds cited as gross neglect. Custody of the minor children awarded to Leta Nye. Plaintiff awarded possession of the household goods. Father ordered to pay $25 monthly child support.
George Dunn and Arch Lyons changed pleas from not guilty to guilty in common pleas court. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft fined them 160 dollars each after arrest by Sheriff W. R Liegd and Deputy Hammond following a National Guard observer report of drinking and fighting in New Pittsburg Hollow.
Funeral services were held at the home near Jackson for Mrs. Joseph Hale 89 mother of Mrs. C C Higgins of Logan whose death occurred Wednesday. Logan attendees included Mr. and Mrs C B Higgins and Mr. and Mrs. A D Higgins with others from Columbus and Charleston visiting.
Aug 18 note from Pearl Appleman of the Hocking County Fox Hunters Association says they secured a group of Lancaster musicians for the Wednesday picnic at TV Hardy farm. Other musicians will attend. association members and families invited. picnic supper and Wiener roasts planned.
A powerful cyclone devastated Southern Haiti with death toll estimates around 20 percent of the population. President Borno visited the stricken area to oversee relief efforts. Rural districts suffered heavy crop and road damage amid widespread destruction. Damage was estimated at about 1.4 billion dollars.
Hocking County remains free from the corn borer according to scouts who have worked here over several days. They believe the pest may not reach the county for two to three years despite discoveries in neighboring counties to the north. A specimen found by C. W. Ziegler Friday was identified as part of the stalk borer family.
Samuel Ball 21 a brick yard worker of Greendale and Pearl Woolever 16 at home of Greendale were married by Magistrate J J we Maler l. Homer Evener 22 a sauder of Haydenville and Cecil Keplar 24 a housekeeper of Nelsonville were married by Magistrate E. Bright.
Logan Aug 18 Candidates in the Tuesday primary must file expense accounts as required by law. Several committeemen had no expenses. Notable filings include Sol Ellinger Democrat sheriff candidate with 435.50 in costs for filing advertising and travel, Orla Wolfe Democrat supervisor nominee with 143.40 for advertising, W. H. Gaffney Republican surveyor nominee with 882.04 for ads and campaign cards, Samuel Blum Democrat sheriff nominee at 17.50, Harry Primmer Republican commissioner candidate at 13.00, and Alfred Campeche Republican county clerk nominee at 7.75 for filing fees.
A high school girl won the beauty crown amid reports of a tense scene at the event. The piece mentions Maurthia Kk and city scenes, with references to family support from barracks and local troops as part of a broader, unclear report.
Logan chamber of commerce reports fifty six members to participate in the fall festival with more joining and delinquent members reinstated. A two day style show is contemplated during festival week and a $100 appropriation funds the free attractions. Smith and Lavore Tubes intend to return for the event.
Logan August 18 Three year old Martha Jans Reynolds allegedly taken by her mother Nantie Reynolds to Tennessee. William Reynolds seeks arrest and return to Ohio to face prosecution. Court had granted mother custody but later shifted to Sunne Turwalds. custody change not complied with and mother fled with child to Tennessee. Magistrate J P Muhr issued warrant to Sheriff Lloyd for arrest of Nantie Reynolds.
A draft of nameless apples grown on an orphan tree drew attention Saturday at Water Street. The owner, Mr. Low, described the variety as 97% apple with good flavor, while a nursery expert noted potential for experimentation and market appeal.
Joseph Sidelar playground director at Woodland Hills Park was stabbed while ejecting a 16 year old from the grounds. He was hospitalized and in recovery.
Logan August 18. Hecking Valley railroad employees plan a Put-In-Bay trip on August 25. A special excursion train leaves the depot at 4 00 a m. The annual picnic is organized by the railroad recreational department and open to employees and their friends.
Athens mayor Alex M. Moore lauds the local telephone company for installing automatic service noting the city’s size and the firm’s leadership. He recalls his early telecom experience in New Castle Junction and describes how telephones became essential in his family.
William A. Moomaw a 14 year old amateur photographer from South Bend captured a remarkable picture showing Lightning drawing a map of the United States and the western hemisphere The Florida peninsula appears to be missing.
Miss Helen Rochester deputy clerk of courts leaves for Canton for a week’s vacation with friends. Miss Helen B Myers and Miss Elizabeth Zise of Columbus visit, members of the Business and Professional Women’s club. Mrs Elizabeth Schmidt of Columbus visits sister Mrs Agnes Lines. Mrs W Annnett of Cincinnati visits her mother Mrs Lelia Wright. Mr Bennett accompanies her to Logan then returns home. CG Rosey collector ill with a severe cold. Homer Clackston and wife announce birth of a son. Williamson and Norman Burkhart held at Dayton in theft of a car belonging to Clarence Shaw of Chillicothe. car stolen near Cypress Park in June.
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft enjoined Logan from collecting a judgment against Pearl Hood of Gore. The action stems from improper service in the original case. The court ruled the summons was left at Hood's mother's Gore home, invalidating service and the device used to obtain the judgment.
Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn and L. F. Hammond discovered and confiscated a 100 nation capacity still and related equipment in a mine near Tost Fun Friday evening. Two suspected operators fled as officers approached.
Sixty men and four officers of Battery E 13th artillery depart Athens by special train for a two week encampment at Fort Knox Kentucky. They expect to reach Camp Knox at 6 20 this evening and return to Athens Sunday night September 2 a second special train provided. Equipment including caissons guns limbers and wagons is loaded. Officers with the battery are Captain Frank Dew Lieutenant Ben Brown Lieutenant Frank Watkins and Lieutenant Robert Keenan.
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