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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1928
Page
7
Willard Shaw pleaded guilty to driving under the influence. Judge A M Ellinger sentenced him in Probate Court to a $200 fine plus costs, a one year driving ban, and 30 days in jail with five days to be served and 25 suspended if fines are paid and behavior remains good. Clarence Magle, a passenger, was fined $10 and costs for intoxication.
George H. Eagle of the Ohio Department of Health and Health Commissioner Morton W. Bland visited Logan to inspect three proposed dump sites The water works land north of the city was deemed unsuitable drainage factors cited The Shaw site south of town and the Clay Bank Hill site east of Logan remained under review City Council expected to act soon on a new site purchase Ed Alvey Louisville bookmaker and gambler reported missing since Monday returned home claiming he was kidnapped and held for ransom
Logan December 6 Frank W Harden was elected to head the Logan Post of the American Legion for the coming year and installed with the other officers during a Tuesday evening session with Commander Hirrect Frank Blasius present.
Logan Dec 6 The King family press for help as sheriff Lloyd asks Ak ron and Dayton police to survey their cities for Robert King missing since Tuesday. The mother’s condition worsens under a doctor s care while the father and Rev Geddes aid the search in Columbus Norton Field and the new airport where a Mr McKee said a boy matching the description sought work.
Armistice Day electees Harden and Blasius take posts as post commander and adjutant respectively. Gifford Hull moves to Columbus. Merle Weymüller becomes vice commander with Sumner Marttin adjutant, Charles Achauer finance officer, Barton Hall service officer, R H Hansel Clinton Webb publicity committee. Forest Weinrich is post historian. A membership drive starts with two ten member canvassing teams led by Frank Harden and Ewald Schmit ter. Readings indicate support from the American Legion Band and ongoing community activity.
John W Bricker of Columbus named principal speaker for the Presbyterian Church Men's Club first meeting in Logan on December 14 A dinner will precede the program and the committee plans arrangements Bricker is a well known young attorney active in church work who has spoken in Logan before.
Members of the Phi Sigma Gamma Sorority plan a Christmas party for at least 20 underprivileged city children this year. An officer announced the event on Wednesday and the Welfare Department has been asked to cooperate.
In Logan on December 6 forty Beta Phi Sigma members attended the ninth annual installation banquet at the Depot Inn after ceremonies in the Beta rooms. Ralph Kleinschmidt presided as installing officer and new officers were Walter Potts president Mike Roberts vice president John Bond Jr secretary Jack Mount treasurer and Clarence Struble sergeant at arms.
Logan December 6 Judge Harley M Whitcraft was reelected to the Common Pleas Court bench for six years and has taken the oath of office. The oath was administered by Miss Helen Rochester deputy clerk of courts and the term starts at the beginning of the year.
Bridgeport December 6 mining outlook in eastern Ohio grows brighter as orders increase for coal and minerals. Mines report stronger demand and sustained production prospects across the region.
C J Albasin secretary of the Eastern Ohio Coal Operators Association toured Belmont Jefferson and Harrison Counties saying about 7000 men are now working in 26 non union mines under the association. He cites a weekly output of roughly 210000 tons and notes old miners returning while many imported workers leave. He also predicts renewed orders from West Virginia Pennsylvania and Kentucky before year end.
At Green Valley Rural School in Beebe the class designed an extra activity chart on nine by twelve inch manila paper. Names form a grid with one square per week. a separate list of exercises rewards stars for completed work.
Wilcox the captain led the Town basketball squad after they turned in their uniformed gear. Farrah Reedquist Cums and Rogge were noted among the players connected to the move.
An ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick cure for colds sore throat and stuffed heads. It claims anyone can beat a cold in hours with the simple tablet, available in most stores for 25 cents.
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