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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1927

Page

12

Emily C Brooke Former Logan Mayor’s Wife Dies

Mrs Emily C Brooke 75 wife of former Logan mayor A H Brooke died at her South Market street home from heart trouble after a three year illness. She would have turned 76 next February 29. Survived by husband three daughters a sister and other relatives. Funeral set for 9 34 o'clock Wednesday at St Johns Catholic Church with burial in Logan.

John Rbillison Columbus E. FE. Campbell Phila Brooke Logan Anna Jefferies St. John’s Catholic Church

Annual meeting of 4H clubs in Hocking county Friday

Logan December 29 A program of entertainment was arranged for the annual meeting of 4 H clubs at the courthouse auditorium at 7 o clock Friday evening The program includes a short play special songs readings a report of club week at Ohio State University and a short address Those in charge urge attendance by members families and former members Also Mr and Mrs Adam Schaal of Glenview Heights entertained at a dinner party Sunday for the others noted.

Logan Hocking County Ohio State University Adam Schaal Glenview Heights W. A. Harned J. W. Woodard Elnore

State aid to cover unpaid school accounts in Hocking county

Logan December 20. State aid funds will be distributed early to cover accounts unpaid as of January 1 for Hocking county school districts. The department will also cover debts from last April and adjust compensation claims for veterans. Additional funds were sent to Union Furnace district.

Hocking Logan Hocking County J. W. Coleman J. L. Clifton State Department Clifton State Department of Education Coleman Union Furnace

Stricken Joe Kemper in Logan After Heart Attack

Logan records say Joe Kemper a former Logan insurance man was stricken with a heart attack while preparing to open a street stand at Main and Market. He was carried home for medical care and improved somewhat in the afternoon. A raid last week at his home tied to liquor possession is noted. John McLaughlin was not tried as Columbus attorney was sought for prosecution.

Logan Main and Market John McLaughlin Columbus

Judge Delays Judgment in Malloy Probate Case

In Logan on December 24 Judge A M Ellinger withheld judgment in the case of George Malloy after evidence finished. The court announced the decision would be made public on Thursday. Malloy faced formal charges as the probate hearing proceeded.

George Malloy

Logan Legion Warns Last Day for VA Compensation Apps

Logan officials urge veterans to file for government adjusted compensation before deadline. Local American Legion officers stress urgency as applicants face submission cutoffs and required documentation.

Injured in Fall Near Logan Details Dislocates Shoulder

Eber Mowery cashier for a local savings association was on duty with a bandaged right shoulder after a fall at his home two miles east of Logan Sunday. The incident left his shoulder dislocated. Walter Potts Owen Hammond and Russell Cline were in Columbus Sunday. Mrs W R Lloyd and daughters Evelyn and Betty and Miss Mary Ellen Farrow visited Mrs Robert Bell Mrs George Vansickle and Mrs Andrew Heavenor in Murray City. Mrs Frank Harden was in Columbus Monday.

Logan Eber Mowery Walter Potts Owen Hammond Russell Cline Columbus W. R. Lloyd Evelyn Betty Mary Ellen Farrow Murray City Robert Bell George, Vansickle Andrew Heavenor Frank Harden

Barlow Residents Sue Over Alleged Court Statements

In Marietta on December 20 three damage suits, each for 5000 dollars, were filed in common pleas court by residents against Thomas L. Ormiston. Frank Lane sues for calling him and associates bootleggers. Francis A Foreman and Clarence W Foreman sue for similar charges. Alleged statements were made in a Barlow justice court on November 12 and reiterated on November 14.

Marietta Barlow Common Pleas Court Harry 8. Dyar Frank Lane Thomas L. Ormiston Lane Francis A. Foreman Clarence W. Foreman Ormiston Justice Court

Oil prices rise in Buckeye Pipelines market

Marietta reports a 10 cent per barrel advance in Pennsylvania grade crude oil in Buckeye Pipelines. The new price stands at 2.35 dollars. Other grades gained five cents at opening. prior five cent lift occurred December 3 from several districts.

Marietta Pennsylvania Buckeye Joseph Seep Purchasing Agency New York

Cousin McRae of Santa Monica Dies at 57

Mrs Stellff Bean Hooper McRae 57 of Santa Monica California died November 19 from cancer. She was born in Santa Monica and had many relatives living near Athens. Her cousin Mrs William Parker 70 East Mulberry Street received word of her death.

Stellff Bean Hooper McRae Santa Monica California William Parker East Mulberry Street McRae Athens

Monkeys to Ride Greyhounds in Sydney Hound Races

In Sydney Australia monkeys will act as jockeys in greyhound races. The trained primates will ride the fleet dogs as part of a novelty event.

Sydney Australia Fleet

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