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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1928

Page

16

Investigation of Board Is Asked by Logan Chamber

Logan December report details a Logan Chamber of Commerce letter to Prosecutor Phil A. Henderson requesting a thorough investigation of the Hocking County Fair Board. The letter cites mismanagement, taxpayer risk, and resignations amid board disputes. Merry Makers Club members gathered at Miss Florence Bort's home for bridge, lunch, and conversation with guests listed.

Logan, Dec Hocking County Fair Logan Chamber of Commerce Phil A. Henderson Hocking County Eeds Agital Board Cuiduet Tarr Resuit Husbien Faw Henderson Merry Marisweet Logan Merry Makers Club Florence Bort North Culver Street Plas Winifred Enele Seth Siozn Merle Weymueller Helen Rochester Engle

Logan Briefs: Local Visits and Family News

Ur and Mrs Frank Witherspoon of Lancaster visited Logan friends for several days. Mrs Witherspoon received a message from Orland about her husband, Ira Shurtz, being seriously ill and she left for there that afternoon. Mrs Ray Castell of Logan was a suitor in Columbus. Thursday Mrs Ella Keenes, Mrs Clara Campbell and Miss Emma Westenhaver visited in Columbus Saturday.

LOGAN Frank Witherspoon Lancaster Witherspoon Orland Ira Shurtz Ray Castell Columbus Ella Keenes Clara Campbell Emma Westenhaver

Two men fined after intoxication arrest in Logan

James Hall and Jack Moore of Circleville were arrested on Main Street in Logan by Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn. In affidavits before Magistrate E. E. Bright both pleaded guilty and received fines. Hall $25 plus costs and Moore $10 plus costs. The magistrate noted Hall had prior similar charges.

Logan James Hall Jack Moore Circleville Main Street Joe Farbearn E. E Bright Hall Moore

Liquor Found in Coal Gate Raid Leads to Fine

Deputy Sheriff L F Hammond described quart cans of liquor recovered during a Coal Gate raid conducted by state officers. John Wilson was arrested, fifty gallons of liquor and eight barrels of mash seized, along with a stove and pressure tank equipment. Wilson was arraigned and fined 200 dollars plus costs with a potential second charge for equipment used in liquor making.

Tohn Wilson Logan L. F Hammond Coal Gate John Wilson Wilson Harley M Whitcraft Fda

Puzzle Answer Prompt Mix Reveals Wordplay Pattern

A reader notes the solution to today’s Letter Golf puzzle appears as a chain of rhyming or near rhyme words with similar endings such as CHICK CHINK CHINS COINS CORES CONES and CONEYR, culminating in MONEY.

Death notes of Ezra Meeker recalled by local official

J W Coleman county superintendent of schools recalls Ezra Meeker, the pioneer and former neighbor he knew in Seattle. Coleman, who lived near Meeker for over a year, speaks of their friendship and shared campaigning for a state bond issue for public improvements.

Funeral for Leona Summers Scheduled in Logan

Funeral services will be held at 1 36 Sunday afternoon at the Fairview ME church for Miss Leona Summers 20 who died Wednesday evening from burns suffered in an automobile accident. The Rev James R Fields will preside with the Fairview pastor assisting. Burial will be in the cemetery. Nathan Simmers, injured in the same accident, is recovering. In Logan, Martin and Jones confectioners were sold from receivership to Mrs Vinnie Green who plans to reopen after needed changes with Evelyn Green and her son Jor assisting in management.

Logan, Dec Fairview ME Leona Summers James R Fields Logan M E Fairview Church Nathan Simmers

Urge Further Effort in Charity Campaign

Campaign supporters praise untiring work of campaign chairman ward captain solicitors in Logan and rural leaders. With about $60 to reach the goal set at campaign opening, canvassers expect to collect the balance before Thanhogning Day. In Brocking County Red Cross roll call reached $937 as officials push to meet the $1,000 target. Hardensille donated $71 as village reports came in under direction of Brown and Matthew. Logan’s Second Ward leads with $226.65, followed by First Ward with $221. Third and Fourth wards hold $5435 and $118 respectively. Union meeting collections raised total to $2092. Samuel Jones Laurelsule solicitors and Mrs Tess of Logan noted 43 memberships. Norman Cooper and Haydenvilla visitors reported. Frank St Clair county commissioner organized courthouse drive for the cause. Red Cross officials praised E. L Plelow for efforts.

Logan OGAN Red Cross Brocking County Ilocal Hardensille IV BD Brown Clarence Mathew Murray City Eagles Lodge Union Purnace Churches of Davis P H. Diles Rockbridge Enterprise Rockbridge URIST Samuel Jones

Plans for extensive world tour by veteran Seidenfeld

Logan - December reports that Charles Seidenfeld, Murray City merchant, plans a six months world cruise starting February 11 from Los Angeles. He will visit twenty six countries including the Hawaiian Islands, Japan, Korea, China, and many others, traveling partly with a tourist group. He recently returned from South America and has planned the trip for three years awaiting a companion. He will be the only representative from this Ohio district. The voyage will cover oceans and multiple ports before returning to the U S. The itinerary lists many nations and regions across Asia, Europe, and the Pacific.

Logan Charles Seidenfald Murray City Icme Seldenfeld United States South America Los Angeles Ohio Orient Hawaiian Islands Japan Korea China Palestine Turkey Greece Italy Formosa Philippines Java Monacco France Belgium England Indo China Siam Straits Settlement Syria Switzerland Malay Prince of Wales Islands Burma Ceylon India Egypt Seidenfeld

Still and Mash Found in Mine Near Murray City

A forty gallon still and tight mash barrels were found in an old mine behind James Robison’s home in Murray City. Robison was arrested by state and county officers. charges of possession may be filed. Officers involved included H F Teal H A Lines J E Deavers and J F Harmond from Columbus, along with deputy Harmi mond. Robison to be arraigned Saturday before Judge Barley M Whitcraft.

Logan James Robison Murray City Robinson Home H. F Teal H. A. Lines Cates J E Deavers Jones and Bradford Columbus J) F

Breaks Parole Logan Abram Hal Youth Arrested on Return

Logan Abram Hal, a 16 year old from Union Furnace, was picked up Thursday night by Deputy W R Lloyd and sent to the Boys Industrial School Friday. On parole for almost a year he violated terms and was brought back. He carried a stolen .38 caliber pistol from an elder brother at arrest. Continued on page Light.

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