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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1928
Page
9
New England Crop Reporting Service estimates 531000 barrels of cranberries this year a seven percent rise from last year. The increase should supply Christmas tables with ample fruit for diners.
Clarence Darrow and Arthur Garfield Hays will be active in defense of leaders of the recent textile strike at New Bedford Massachusetts as they come to trial. The Indian Civil Liberties Union announced the plan.
Isaac Brown sues Logan Clay Product Company for 25000 to cover injuries from a wheel burst at the local plant more than 14 years ago. He was hospitalized and says a verbal life job offer followed, which he contends was broken after layoff. Trial began with jury seated and attorneys named.
The State Department of Education plans to subsidize part of the cost for a Ward Township new school building in Logan. The aid depends on a legislative bill at the upcoming session. Construction was awarded to Vern Vorhees of Nionville for 7,535 dollars, with 4,000 dollars insured and 3,535 dollars remaining to complete the project.
Margaret Bowden of Charlotte and Jars G. Elms wed at a Thursday afternoon service in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr H. B. Bowden officiated. The bride, a Kentucky Western Academy graduate, wore blue georgette and carried sweetheart roses. Bridesmaid Miss Mary Elizabeth Frasch and best man Britton Hims attended. The couple left for a honeymoon trip and will reside in Charlotte.
Mrs George Ivley hosted the Wednesday Evening Bridge Club at her West Junior Street home. Substitutes Mrs Tide Juston Mrs Harry Bell Mrs Albert Schreck and Miss Helen Rocherer joined three tables of players. A bridge grab bag followed and a two court lunch was served.
Logan and surrounding districts host Christmas programs Sunday to Tuesday featuring cantatas The Christmas Adoration The King of Kings and White Gifts to the King. Churches include Methodist Episcopal United Brethren Presbyterian Trinity Lutheran St Paul Episcopal Hunter Street Lutheran and others inviting all unaffiliated worshippers.
Hazel R. Vanatta seeks divorce from Frank M. Vanetta in Common Pleas Court alleging cruelty and unfounded accusations. They married October 13 1917 and have three children aged seven to nine. She requests custody and both temporary and permanent alimony. Frank is employed by Ohio Fuel Gas Co earning 125 dollars a month.
A small jointed creature related to freshwater shrimp is a parasite on whale skin, commonly called the whale louse.
Logan Dec 21 The Oreville Special School District faces abandonment after a board and patrons meeting with County Superintendent J W Coleman. A state letter cited economic infeasibility and proposed transferring to Green Rural School District. A six mill levy would be needed atop eight current mills, totaling 14 mills for school purposes.
Joe Hamilton will head the former group which closed a two days institute at the Courthouse Auditorium. His election was announced after the final day. Other officers are Harley Emmons secretary and Mrs Cad O’Hare correspondent. Resolutions praised all who supported the programs.
Members of the Merry Makers Club held a grab bag and spread at Mrs Irma Hall Powers home on South Market Street on Wednesday evening. Bridge followed with Mrs John McBroom high scorer and Gift distributor from Santa. Mrs Powers was aided by Mrs Edward Franzen Mrs McBroom and Mrs Phil Tschappat in organizing.
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