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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

6

Women’s Club Christmas Party in Logan

The Business and Professional Women’s Club held a December Christmas party at Sigma Phi Gamma rooms with eighteen members attending. A World Court adherence resolution was adopted, district meeting notes were shared, and plans for a December 22 charity party for twenty children were announced.

Logan Business and Sigma Phi Gamma United States Helen VD Rochester Columbus Mary McClench Cora N. Brown Candyland Mildred Laubie Leviolet Reddick Thelma Keyes Elizabeth Lyman Phila Brooke Anna State Newark

4-H Club Members Are Given Awards

At Goat Run Schoolhouse in Washington Township the 4-H achievement meeting honored members from the Jolly Maids Food Club and the Acme Livestock Club with awards and certificates. Marcella Kalklosch narrated the Jolly Maids history and Grace Harsh received a gold leadership pin for three years of leadership.

Jolly Maids Walter North Acme Robert W. Lang

Reporters Freed After 40 Days in Contempt Case

Three reporters who chose jail over naming confidential sources in a Washington liquor conditions expose by The Times were released after 40 days of a 45 day sentence. Justice Peyton Gordon had held them in contempt when they refused to disclose their sources to a grand jury.

Washington U.P Peyton Gordon The Times Gordon

Bright urges repeal of one hour parking rule

Logan council heard Mayor-elect Elias E. Bright call for repeal of the one hour parking ordinance saying it harms rural residents and draws business objections. Bright’s $7,500 bond was approved. Isaac Vancuren objected to a street improvement assessment. transfers moved funds to health and service accounts. next meeting set for December 27.

Logan Elias E. Bright Isaac Vancuren Church Street General Fund Health Fund Service Fund

Not Guilty Plea Entered in Liquor Case

Weedon Mills of Benton Township was arrested in Logan for possessing liquor. He pled not guilty at arraignment before Judge Whitcraft and a trial date was set for next week. Deputy sheriffs Joe Tar beam and L I Hammond brought him to Logan for the proceeding.

Logan Dee Weedon Mills Benton Township Chauncey Lester Mills Joe Larbeam L. I. Hammond Whitcraft

Auto Bill of Sale Marking Rule Affects 1920 Plates

Columbus dispatch says bills of sale for motor vehicles must bear stamps "license is sued" or "transfer issued" before 1930 plates are issued. Secretary Clarence J Brown via Chalmer R Wilson urges owners with used cars or plate transfers last year to check bills of sale before buying 1920 plates. A transfer between cars is allowed for $1 within the same horsepower group. higher horsepower requires extra fee. A bill must show "transfer issued" when a transfer is issued and "license issued" when a new or used car is bought.

Columbus Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown Come Missioner of Motor Vehicles Chalmers R. Wilson Wilson

Protestant Episcopal Clergymen Gather for Ohio Bishop Vote

The Rev. F. E. J. Pielow is among several Southeastern Ohio clergymen called to Cincinnati to discuss candidates for bishop of the diocese. A Columbus meeting is planned for December 17 with a diocesan election to follow to fill the Southern Ohio bishop vacancy.

Logan FE. J. Pielow Southeastern Ohio Cincinnati Columbus Ohio

Ohio Sets Deadlines For License Plates And Tags

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles says licenses must be purchased or transfers made before the 1960 plate is issued with dates prior to December 21 1925. The 1929 plates deadline is midnight December 31 and maroon and white tags can’t be used before December 21. States set deadlines for old and new plates and Ohio employs over 1500 deputies and clerks to distribute the new tags.

Bureau of Motor Vehicles Department of State Ohio

Athens High School A Association Meeting Notice

Athens High School announces a meeting for the A Association at 7:80 PM Thursday in Room 200. Officers will be elected.

Athens High School

Burglary at A and P Store in Corning

Perry County authorities seek burglars who robbed the A and P Store at Corning. The theft netted about $75 after burglars forced a door to gain entry.

New Lexington Perry County Corning

Two Arrested on Liquor Charges in Logan

Deputy sheriffs with help from local officers arrested Clay Snyder and James Saunders on liquor charges in Logan. Saunders pleaded guilty and was fined 160 dollars plus costs after Georgia? No, after arraignment before Magistrate J P Miller. Officers found 28 bottles of beer at Saunders premises. Snyder faces a second offense arraignment before Judge Harley M Whitcraft for possession of whisky found on North Walnut Street.

Distelhorst's Grocers to face Judy's in Bashara alleys clash

Distelhorst's Grocers of Columbus will contest Judy's Grocers Thursday evening at Bashara alleys. Team captain Pete Bashara announced the match and listed Tony Uecker, a former Logan man, among visiting players. The rival quintet is described as strong, averaging about 2,890.

Logan Distelhorst's Grocers Columbus Judy's Grocers Bashara Pete Bashara Tony Uecker

Stubborn coughs soothed by simple home mix of Pinex

A famous old recipe instructs mixing 214 ounces Pinex from Scania into a pint bottle with sugar syrup or honey to create a ready remedy. It claims rapid throat relief, easier coughing, and faster bronchial aid, marketed as superior to substitutes with a money back guarantee.

Scania

Driver Slugged in Crooksville Robbery

Sheriff Clifford Wilson and officers report no clues in the attack on Harry Shaeffer 44 truck driver and Standard Oil collector. Shaeffer was slugged and robbed of about 809 dollars and is in a Zanesville hospital but expected to recover. He resides in Crooksville.

New Lexington Dec Clifford Wilson Crooksville Harry Shaeffer Standard Oil Company Shaeffer Zganesville

Minister Is Hurt in Crooksville Incident

The Reverend L. B. Butler, pastor of the M E Church at Crooksville, sustained a broken ankle and other injuries in a December mishap at New Lexington. Further details were unavailable.

New Lexington L. BE. Butler M. RE Crooksville

Injured Man Slips at Crooksville Basketball Game

A man suffered severe injuries after slipping and falling while attending a basketball game in Zanesville. He remains confined to his Crooksville home as he recovers.

Zanesville Crooksville

Coal Production Increase Reported by National Coal Association

The National Coal Association cites railroad preliminary loading reports showing US bituminous coal output for the week ending December 7 at 11,450,000 net tons. Figures for the weeks ended November 2 and November 20 from the US Bureau of Mines were 19,972,660 and 8,993,000 net tons respectively.

Washington Pec National Coal Association United States

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