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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1931

Page

12

Indictments in Ohio county list second degree murder charge

The grand jury reported multiple indictments including John Col Benton Township on second degree murder in the slaying of Les. Others named are Richard Reuhle, Perry Township, and George Ramsey among seven indicted suspects. Several cases involve burglary, larceny, and shooting offenses. Grand jury foreman G. H. McClelland led the two day session. Arraignments for those jailed expected within two weeks.

John Col Benton Les Rclock Harley M.whitcraft G. H. McClelland Perry Township hiNe Richard Reuhle Cleveland New Straits- Ste John Huddy Pde

Warners Avenue Made Through Street After Accident

Following a Sunday evening cut at Warner Avenue and Mound Street, city workers painted stop signs and safety zones on Mound Third and Church Streets to designate Warner Avenue as a through street. A slow down warning sign now sits at the top of the Warner Avenue hill.

Warner Avenue Mound Street Service Department Mound Third Church Streets

Two Arrested in Logan Under Delinquency Complaints

Bennett Fiske of Nelsonville and High Warren, Haydenville were arrested Monday by Sol Ellinger on complaints in Judge A M Brests court charging them with contributing to the delinquency of minors. Two children in the Fiske family are named in the complaints.

Logan Bennett Fiske Nelsonville High Warren Haydenville Sol Ellinger A. M. Brest Fiske

Bray Returns From Kentucky Railroad Work Health Improves

Daniel Bray of Gallagher Avenue returned from Kentucky where he spent two weeks laying railroad ties for the Canda O Railroad. He had been off duty about a month due to ill health but reports improvement and weight gain. Bray has long service in rail work.

Rogan Daniel Bray Gallagher Avenue Kentucky Canda O Bray Railroad Ser

Two Families Keep Mt Zion School Open

In Starr Township Mt Zion School will likely remain open as long as residents T. N. Cook and Perry Campbell stay, with their 18 school age children among seven Cook children and six Campbell children, per attendance officer George L. Wright.

Logan Mt. Zion Starr Township T. N. Cook Perry Campbell George L. Wright Cook Campbell

Crooksville Legion Quartet to Appear in Logan

The Crooksville American Legion Quartet and members E. L. Eveland Charles Stevens Curtiss Watts and Basil Grimes affiliated with Post No. 222 will perform at a Logan Rotary Club program on Monday evening August 21. The group was recognized as the official convention quartet at the Ohio state convention in Cleveland last week with arrangement by H. B. Kirkpatrick of the Logan Post.

Crooksville Legion Logan Crooksville American Legion E. L. Eveland Charles Stevens Curtiss Watts Basil Grimes Cleveland H. B. Kirkpatrick The Logan Post

Legionists Return From Cleveland Parade Draws Large Crowd

Stanely Sparnon and Robert Juergensmier returned from the state American Legion convention in Cleveland with word of a large turnout of former service men. The local contingent stayed overnight to view a parade they called one of the largest in Legion history.

Logan

Dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs Lewis for Ida Lewis visit

Mr and Mrs Charles F Lewis entertained at their East Main Street home on Sunday for the pleasure of Mrs Ida Lewis from Los Angeles who is visiting relatives in Logan and Hocking County. Attending guests included Mr and Mrs August Heine Mrs Abbie Collins and daughter Mildred and Mr and Mrs Buell Eby.

Charles F. Lewis East Main Street Ida Lewis Los Angeles Logan Hocking County August Heine Abbie Collins Mildred Buell Eby

Methodists Triumph in Close Win Over Episcopalians

In Logan on Monday evening the Methodists defeated the Episcopalians 6 to 5 after trailing 5 to 0 through the first two innings. Adair hit a clutch triple during late rallies, and the Methodists sealed the victory as the Episcopalians made three wild throws in the final frame.

Methodists Logan Episcopalians Smith Adair

James Loomis Returns Home After Health Treatment

James Loomis of Union Furnace a county health board member has returned home from a hospital near Marion where he received treatment. His condition is reported much improved. He is father to William and Guy Loomis of this city.

James Loomis Logan Union Furnace County Health Board Marion Mr. Loomis William Guy Loomis

Deputy Is Freed Amid Profanity Charge in Green Township

Logan Aug 19 Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn released on his recognizance after appearing before Magistrate Edward Guess to answer profanity charges filed by Oscar Simonas. Farbearn denied the charge and was bound over to the grand jury. The case follows a week of tension after Farbearn and Deputy Stanley Sparaon investigated a riot threat at Grotto Grounds involving Simonas and a local constable.

Farbearn Stanley Sparaon Simonas

Local families visit and weekend calls in New Asbury

New Asbury residents plus relatives like the Niggemeyers and Jeffers kept busy with Sunday visits to George Niggemeyer and A. W. Brown. Many traveled to Parkersburg Athens and Dutch Ridge for games and greetings with Jim Whaley, Joe Shuler, and other neighbors.

L. M. Niggemeyer Raymond Emmett Mabel Gertrude Jeffers George Niggemeyer Jim Whaley Joe Shuler Arnold Bernard Clarence Hatfield Eva May Harrisburg W. Va Win Snodgrass Scott A. A. Weisenbach Hdna Woodrow Bobo Goldie Konkoskia Burneta A. W. Brown Waldo Douglas Marion JL. M. Niggmeyer Athens Harter Fortney J. L. Fortney Inlaw M. Clanahan Louise Clara Bell Audra Pearl

Stanley family holds eighth reunion at Weaver Chapel Church

The Stanley family held their eighth reunion with 110 in attendance at Weaver Chapel Church. Oldest present was 84 year old Mrs. Cillenda Sharp of Cardondale, youngest was Howard Donald Stanley at 9 months. Sunday school and church services preceded a basket lunch and plans to meet next year at the same time and place.

P. H. Morse J. E McConnelsville W. B. Morse Akron H. Morse Zaleski Albany High School Albany Grange A. E. Potter Ed Rickey A. EB. Donaldson Mary Elizabeth Jones Mary Elizabeth Jones Illa Mae Jones Lola Mae. Baughman Mary Lorene Fish Mary Margaret Pearman Ardis Wilson Margaret Donaldson W. R. Merritt Columbus W. A. Webb Lon Gillogly J. W. Jordan Vina Roberts Anna Cross Will Higley Herbert Bell Cleveland Solomon Townsend Charleston W. Va Luther Allen Athens George Carr Marietta Andrew Tewksbury A. C. Biddle Mansfield Margaret Melissa Perry Coe Mal Davis Experiment Station T. W. Coe Melissa Allen Melissa Biddle Parkersburg Alexander Presbyterian Church C. V. O'Neal Betty Jane Shenendosh Valley

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Communities

George Drayer of McArthur was listed as away for several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Everette Turner and family spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. William Chapman and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Chapman, all of nearby areas. Marvin Rice aided F. M. White with farm work. Charlies Thompson and James Carter visited F. M. White. Thompson and Carter had been in Logan the prior Monday. Howard White from Hope visited Frank White’s family Sunday. Ara Rider of Orland and John Six visited en route to the Peters reunion near Zaleski.

George Drayer McArthur Everette Turner William Chapman Phillip Chapman Marvin Rice F. M. White Charlies I. Thompson James Carter Charles Thompson Charlies Thompson Logan Howard White Hope Frank White Ara Rider Orland John Six Zaleski

Torch church appoints weekly preaching by Rev Mrs Maud Eslocker

Rev Mrs Maud Eslocker of Torch announced during services at Coolville Station that she will preach every Sunday morning and evening at the Church of God. Miss Anita Campbell stayed with her cousin Miss Mary Johnson in Torch Friday night and Saturday.

Maud Eslocker Torch Church of God Anita Campbell Mary Johnson

FamilyVisits Spanning Eden Mineral and Local Home Scene

Miss Ida Cubbison and her children joined her son Joe and family in Eden on Sunday. Abner Deeter and family visited relatives in Mineral over the weekend. At the Campbell residence, Perl Bolin Lena Powers J W Robbins Ida Campbell Hazel McWilliams Athens Ruby Shanks and their families plus Betty Delmer Marcia Susan Hornsby were guests.

Ida Cubbison Glenn Joe Eden Abner Deeter Mineral Charles M. Campbell Perl Bolin Lena Powers J. W. Robbins Ida Campbell Hazel McWilliams Athens Ruby Shanks Betty Howard Delmer Marcia Susan Hornsby

Social notes from Woodyard home visit in August

Aug 19 reports Sun guests at T. E. Woodyard’s residence include Gus Woodyard and an Chicago guest, Mr and Mrs L Means Pasadena, Mrs A T Stuart Albany, Mrs W E Cottrill, Mr and Mrs Carl Cottrill Radcliff, and Mr and Mrs J W Sheppard Carpenter.

Wyt-Overland Plan Continues Operations After Bank Closures

Toledo Ohio August 18 A Miller president of Wyt Overland Co said the plant will keep operating with no layoffs despite four Toledo banks closing Monday easing concerns about economic impact.

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