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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1932

Page

16

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Two Men Break Jail at Logan Escape Through Ceiling

Austin Allen of Nelsonville and Fred Courtney of Green Dale escaped from the Hocking County jail in Logan by forcing a ceiling opening. They lowered themselves to the ground using a blanket rope. Allen is held on larceny charges. Courtney had just been sentenced for petit larceny. Authorities issued alerts to neighboring counties after the second ceiling escape from the jail.

Logan Hocking County Austin Allen Nelsonville Fred Courtney Greendale Allen Courtney Elias Bright Evinger Micn Anen Ettinger

New All Steel School Bus Delivered in Starr Township

Logan Aug 27 A new all steel school bus was delivered to the Starr Township Board of Education via J P Miller. The 45 passenger vehicle will be used on township routes this coming winter with O H Bryan, a former board member, named as driver.

Logan Starr Township

Pupils From Marion Township Enroll at Logan High

Enrollment of 22 pupils from Marion Township District was recorded this week at Logan High according to principal Frei Burchfield who met the new students and helped arrange schedules. Several others plan to enroll in Junior High and senior high openings are anticipated.

Logan Marion Township Logan High Frei Burchfield

Teachers Named After Examination Final List of Certificants

Final teachers examination at Junior High School produced a list of 22 applicants granted certificates. Board members announced the names by category including High School one year and Elementary one year holders from multiple towns such as Laurelville Logan Union Furnace Rockbridge Melborn Enterprise and others.

Logan Aug Board of Examiners Soapapera Joseph L. Archer Laurelville R. H. Dillon Maxville Robert Ail Hard R. H Lo- Ra Harry Poling Marion Township Elliot Reicheldorfer Lasrelville Kenneth Risch Enterprise Relph Walker

Mrs Bowen Dies After Long Illness in Logan

Mary J Bowen died at her West Logan home at 245 am Friday after four years of illness. She leaves a son Fred and a daughter Mrs Ea Smith with grandchildren Mrs Bessie Finney Akron Mrs Essie Finkey Roanoke Indiana and Mrs Goldie Smith Logan and two great grandchildren Fred Smith and George Finney. Funeral at United Brethren Church Monday at 2 pm with Rev B C Peters officiating, burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Mary J. Bowen West Logan Fred Ea Smith Bessie Fin- Akron Essie Finkey Roanoke Indiana Goldie Smith Fred Smith George Finney United Brethren Church B.C. Peters Buriai Oak Grove Cemeter

Healthiest Youths of County Are Selected

Rober Evans and Dorothy Patton are adjudged county winners in 4 H club health contest. Evans, 16, Logan Route 7, led boys with 10 points. Patton, 13, Reading Township, topped girls with 72 points. Second place went to Bernie Worley and Inez Karshner. Winners advance to the Ohio State Fair. Another item notes boys prank at Logan Depot feeding an intoxicated man. Scarlet fever cases in Ward Township decline to nine with no new overall cases.

Rober Evans Dorothy Patton Logan Health Department Reber Evans W. BR. Lacock Letha Starr Aties Patron Bennie Worley Rock House Inez Karshner Laurelville Ohio Louam Aus Logan Depot Ward Township W. B

Two Divorces Filed in Common Pleas Court

In Logan on Friday two new divorce cases were entered in Common Pleas Court. Edna Bond Yontz seeks dissolution from Ralph Yontz with cruelty and neglect, asks alimony, restoration of her maiden name, and a restraining order on property. Bertie Louise Cook seeks divorce from Thomas Nelson Cook on cruelty and neglect with alimony and child custody requests. a restraining order prevents property disposal. Bessie M. Ellis was granted a divorce from Lewis A. Ellis on cruelty, restoration of her former name, and removal of dower rights.

Logan Common Pleas Court Harley M. Whitcraft Edna Bond Yontz Ralph Yontz Covington Edna Bond Bertie Louise Cook Thomas Nelson Cook Starr Township

Potts Held to Contract Over Logan School Leave

Logan Arkansas Aug 27 The Laurelville Board of Education may deny a two year leave of absence for Paul A Potts principal to join Logan Junior High School The Laurelville board has declined to release him despite Potts having two years left on a three year contract and needing a four year release.

Paul Potts Loran Logan Laieiville Board of Education Paul A. Potts Potts Laurelville Hazel Hershman

Marion Township Woman Victimized by Chicken Thieves

Aug. 27 Logan reports say Mrs. Edward Gruner of Marion Township had 5 chickens stolen by night thieves. Sheriff Sol Ellinger said the incident tests the farmer who relies on poultry for weekly income. Officers call it the meanest theft in Hocking County.

Marion Township Logan Edward Gruner Sol Ellinger Hocking County Edward Brougher Rockbridge Sol Eilinger

Logan Elm Tree to be Studied After Storm Damage

Aug 27 Logan scene reports Luther Graham of Green Township injured when his car collided with a vehicle carrying Mr. and Mrs. D Lloyd near Dicken Addition. Lloyds party and a child uninjured. Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sparnow investigated. Logan brief notices include residents traveling or visiting in Ohio towns. State officials plan to preserve the historic Logan Elm six miles south of Circleville after summer storms caused damage. Martin L. Davey will examine the elm.

Logan Luther Graham Green ‘Township D. Lloyd Dicken Addition Columbus Aug Circlevitta

Athens County Fair Premium Winners Listed by Judges

Athens County fair judges list premium winners across jellies canned meats and hort icultural displays. Notable entries include Dorothy Parmiter Bess Allen Frank Bobo and Lee Elliott earning multiple prizes in potato squash corn and plate categories with varieties such as Bliss Triumph Green Mountain and Michigan Bussett.

Athens County Fair Premium Bess Allen Dorothy Par Fred Elliott Bess Dorothy Parmiter D. M. Sawyer Frank Bobo Lee Bulott Albany Harold Peacocks Carroll Elliott M. Kierns Bliss Triumph Elza Graham Mary McCune Ohio Marion Shauks Green Mountain Fred E. Carr Frank Robo John Tierron Michigan Lee Billott Blea Graham B. Allen

Cardinal Gibbons Memorial Unveiled in Washington

Miss Margaret Gibbons Burke of New Orleans unveiled the statue of Cardinal Gibbons in Washington D C. The ceremony drew a distinguished audience including President Hoover and honored the Knights of Columbus as the memorial’s gift to the nation.

Margaret Gibbons Burke New Orleans Cardinal Gibbons Ehe Washington, D Hoover Knights of Columbus

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