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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1927

Page

10

Five affidavits filed after Logan and Murray City raids

Five affidavits charging possession of intoxicating liquor were filed in probate court after raids by State Inspectors H A Lines H F Teal Cy Yates and deputies. Suspects include George Spang George Malloy John McLaughlin Sky Padoske and Lewis Jones. Raids targeted Malloy on South High Street and McLaughlin on West Main Street yielding liquor. Jones was arrested in Murray City while Padoske promised surrender. Arraignments set before Judge A M Ellinger.

Logan Henderson Murray City H. A. Lines H. F. Teal Cy Yates Joe Farbearn L. F. Hammond George Spang George Malloy John McLaughlin Sky Padoske Lewis Jones Padoske Jones Spang Inspector Lines A. M. Ellinger Ellinger

Five Members of Fair Board Will Be Chosen

Logan Dec 14 Five members of the Hocking county agricultural society will be chosen at the annual election on December 24. The board will add representatives from the Farm Bureau Granges and the Chamber of Commerce as part of an agreement tied to a 4000 mortgage for fair grounds. Officials from the organizations will select candidates from their memberships. Membership tickets are on sale until next Monday.

Knights of Pythias Bowler Schwenke Sets Near Record

Logan December 14 Schwenke of the Knights of Pythias rolled 648 pins across three games against Hocking Valley. His high mark falls two pins shy of Larimer’s two week old record as the Knights swept all contests.

Knights of Pythias Logan Schwenke Hocking Valley Larimer

Judge Whitcraft Named Chancel lor-Commander In Logan Lodge

Judge Harvey M. Whitcraft was chosen chancellor-commander of the Logan lodge of Knights of Pythias at the annual election. He will succeed Homer Blackstone. Other officers include John Rownes vice-chancellor Clarance Struble prelate Gerald Lanning master-at-arms Joe Harden inner-guard Harry Nill outer guard C. L. Adcock trustee. Officiating officers retained are P. M. Waugh master of finances and J. L. Martin.

J. L. Martin

Logan Team Honored At Rotary Banquet

Logan Ohio December 14 James Swede Oberlander Ohio State assistant coach spoke at the annual Logan high school football banquet at the Easterling club criticizing downtown coaches and urging support for education over athletics. He urged pride in grades and said many freshmen lack studies. Attending Logan staff and players were listed along with Mrs Oberlander.

Logan James Oberlander Ohio State Rotary Club Ohio State University Columbus Rotary Logan High School F. Ridgley Harley Meyer George Cooke Bernard Fox Kermit Blosser Fay Blosser William Hutchison Walter Bray Phelps Kre

New Officers to Be Installed Early Next Month

Jr., master of exchequer C. E. Blackston keeper of records says the new officers will be installed early next month.

Choir Dines Logan Christmas Rabbit Supper

Thirty members of the Methodist choir were guests of the Rev. and Mrs. James R. Fields for a rabbit supper Saturday evening in the church dining room. Decorations reflected the Christmas season.

J. R. Fields Logan James R. Fields

Solution to LET TER GOLF Puzzle Appears

A proposed answer to the LET TER GOLF puzzle is presented as one complete solution on page six. The text offers a single method or entry believed to resolve the word play, without commentary or extra solutions.

Dinner Service At Local Event Featuring Mrs Fields

Mrs Fields was assisted by Mrs Merritt Winn Miss Belle Crawford Miss Catherine Wright Miss Gail Mooney Miss Mary Winn and Miss Joyce Fields. The menu included steamed rabbit escalloped oysters hot buttered rolls mashed potatoes gravy sweet potatoes celery pepper hash perfection salad salted nuts and straw-

Logan Christmas Tree Placed by Community Helpers

Logan residents gather as the annual community Christmas tree is set at Main and Market streets by William Martin and Ohio Power Company workers and county crews. The tree will be decorated and lit for the holiday season, with a community sing at its base each year.

Logan Market Streets William Martin Ohio Power Company

Christmas music rehearsal notes from a church gathering

After a family dinner Reverend Fields gave a talk and the group spent the evening rehearsing Christmas music. Attendees included organist Mrs. C. S. Clark pianist Mrs. H. D. Alhn director I. P. Mooney and many others such as Mr. Eugene Wright Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bright Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Cherrington Mrs. R. B. Hansel and several Misses and gentlemen including Melvin Harburger violinist and Leverett Sain.

Fields C. S. Clark H. D. Alhn I. P. Mooney Eugene Wright Warren Bright M. H. Cherrington R. B. Hansel J. W

Dover theater owners arraigned on blue law charge

Dover officials say Chester Huprich Roscoe Spidell and George Chrest owners of Pike Ohio and Weber theaters will be arraigned Friday before Judge Eli N. Fair on Sunday film showing violation. Joe Gephart operator at one theater has posted bond.

Dover U.P Dover Motion Picture Theater Eli N. Fair Chester Huprich Roscoe Spidell Pike Theater George Chrest Ohio Weber Joe Gephart Chrest Bond

Kiddies Party Draws 200 Plus At Ohio University Gym

More than 200 children from Athens neighborhoods attended the annual Kiddies party hosted by the university Y W C A in the women's gymnasium. Dean Irman Voigt announced activities, Santa distributed treats, and Sigma Alpha Iota provided carols as Elizabeth Montague led the committee and ensured no child was overlooked.

Athens Ohio University Women's University Y. W. C. A Dean Irman- Voigt Santa Claus Santa Sigma Alpha Iota Elizabeth Montague

Two Candidates Earn First and Second Grange Degrees

Canaan Grange held a meeting Tuesday night naming two candidates for the first and second degrees. Rome Grange led the degree work as Canaan received a banner for the county’s largest membership gains in the sixth and seventh degrees. County agent T H Johnson S Kk Mardis and W B Johnson attended and spoke on Grange work. The group will install officers on the second Tuesday of January.

Canaan Rome

Bible Will Speak at Athens Presbyterian Series Opener

The Brotherhood of the Athens Presbyterian church announces the first of five meetings to be held Thursday night. Dr. A. Y Wilcox stated the evening will feature a讲 address by an invited speaker and mark the start of a series under church direction.

Brotherhood of the Athens Presbyterian Church A. Y Wilcox

Outstanding Presbyterian speakers highlighted at church dinner

The article notes Dr. Frank W. Wilcox as an authority on the Eastern situation among the outstanding speakers in the Presbyterian denomination. Dinner will be served in the church social rooms at 6 o'clock with Mrs. Dalton's division for the Friendly Society in charge, and P. Wood, president of the Brotherhood, will preside.

Frank W Bible of Chicago Wilcox

Christmas Tree Erected in Buchtel for Dec 23 Program

A community Christmas tree will be erected December 23 at the Buchtel Opera House. A. H. Soles of the local committee announced gifts for community school children and an organized program.

Buchtel Opera House A. H. Soles Buchtel Opera House

Nationalists to break with Soviet Russia in Shanghai

Quo Tai Chi, nationalist foreign affairs commissioner, said the nationalist government would sever relations with Soviet Russia and inform Moscow tomorrow. Reports said nationalists considered expelling all communists following Canton unrest and feared similar outbreaks elsewhere.

Caroline Schoemer Dies of Injuries

Dayton report states Caroline Schoemer age 65 died here from injuries sustained earlier.

Dayton Caroline Schoemer

Creomulsion Promises Relief From Persistent Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and colds and related respiratory ailments. It claims the medicine soothes inflamed membranes suppresses germ growth and aids absorption to attack the trouble at its source. The ad guarantees satisfaction with money back if relief is not found when used as directed and urges readers to ask their pharmacist.

Canadian Commander Sir Edwinerson Dies in England

Lieutenant General Sir Edwinerson, 68, wartime commander of the Canadian army corps, died in Lowestoft England today.

Lowestoft England Edwi Derson Canadian Army Corps

Entertainment and Christmas Program at White Hall School

An entertainment and Christmas program will be given at the White Hall school Thursday evening December 15. Preparations are being made to take care of a large crowd.

White Hall School

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The Messenger Clinton Webb Fair Board Farm Bureau, Granges and Chamber of Commerce Knights OF Pythias Featheroff Tenner Struble Eee Dollison Weeee Achauer Bray Seer Miller Tammer Cooseeese Roberts Cruise Enee Eee Cove Whitcraft Logan Lodge of J. F. Heynolds James Thomas John Dicken Rochester Reynolds Front Depot Street Valice Marietta DINES Rivinis Piainis Piainie Piaicie Riaicie Theatre Loany Dolores Costello George Ade Leatrice Ce International News Jestices Norman Springer Hobart Bosworth Richard Arlen Jacqueline Logan Ramon Navarro Woodie Collegians Majestic Theatre Dover Motion Picture Canaan Grange Will the. Zenner Co P. Zenner Co Soviet Russia White Hall Upwar D. Zenner Company U. S. Government America Aes Asani
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