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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1925
Page
18
Logan December meeting finalizes the inter county highway program with state aid to finish highways 397 and 18, boosting about 85 miles of improved state roads after surveying work on Maysville and Logan Bloomingville roads planned for spring construction.
Clarence Magle spent Saturday and Sunday in Columbus for a Moose lodge meeting. Mrs. Ann Steward and son Lawrence of Columbus were holiday guests of Mrs. Katherine Steward and family in Logan. Mrs. James Rebout Miss Mary Rebout Mrs. T D Conkle Gaughter Kathryn were in are for Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Larimer and Kathryn Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Henderson announce the arrival of a daughter Sunday evening. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W H Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Eberst.
Logan December 29 reports a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffith of Laurel township. The unnamed child has eight living grandparents: C. M. Krinn, William Griffith, John Mrinn, Catherine Lenz, and Joshua Griffith, with great grandparents listed as well.
Dec 29. Hocking County Agricultural Society holds annual meeting to organize for the year. Edward Heckman retires after three years as president, replaced by Charles G. Wright. H F Aurand named vice president, Edward Eberst treasurer. George Christman resigns as secretary, resignation tabled.
An automobile driven by Oring Parks rammed a large touring car at the Culver and Front street intersection. Leonard Holcomb and Charles Martley were injured, Holcomb with facial cuts, while Harvey H. Wilson and his wife escaped unharmed.
Local notice warns dog owners to watch their animals closely and secure pets. Officials urge tying dogs when outdoors to prevent incidents and protect public safety.
A Logan county religious group formed chapters in three churches over the past three months. The teaser notes ongoing meetings and three ser vices led by the Rev. as part of the Brotherhood’s organizing effort.
Logan report claims Hocking Valley car shops may shed about 200 of 400 to 450 workers after year start. Reduced work hinges on securing a contract with the Co. & O. railroad for repairs.
A. P. Cherrington delivered the address at a meeting. The next gathering is set for the last Sunday in January. The committee, including Sid Waliker W. T. Poling and James L. Martin Jr, will pick the venue and speaker.
The Hock Hocking council No. 39 of Royal and Select Masons will hold its annual New Year’s Day reunion at the Masonic hall. Wood Bowen, master, says the event is a major item on the Masonic calendar with plans for a large crowd and the conferral of the Super Excellent degree.
A large class has been elected to receive the work and rehearsals by the team have filled the last two weeks. The annual affair is ready at the hall with supper at six, and many visiting Masons are expected to attend.
Announcement from Logan dated December 29 reveals the engagement of Miss Lucille Elaine Leyshon daughter of Mr and Mrs George Leyshon of East Main street to Clair T Stettler son of Mr and Mrs H C Stettler of Bluffton. Leyshon is a trained nurse from White Cross hospital Columbus while Stettler teaches at East Technical high school Cleveland and taught at Logan high school. The wedding is planned for early spring.
Henry Ford urges Americans to revive old fashioned dances and popularize dancing with a book. The Messenger previews quadrille steps with pictures and a concise how to for four couples in a square, detailing partner and corner movements and eight bar figures.
A county report by Lewis Saunders shows auto deaths in Athens County increasing from four in 1924 to seven in 1925, with two on railroad crossings and three pedestrian deaths. The rise highlights dangers on roads and crossings and urges caution by drivers and pedestrians alike.
Six people were injured in Columbus when a car carrying three women and three men struck a telephone pole. Miss Cleta Steike, 22, of Newark, sustained serious head injuries and was taken to White Cross hospital. others from Columbus were treated for minor to serious injuries.
Sidney Rosenberg a prominent attorney in New Haven was found dead in his car with a pistol in his hand. Police say he shot himself amid ill health concerns.
Advertises a plaid gingham and linen romper pattern for 2 4 6 and 8 year sizes. Notes yardage: 288 yards of 36 inch material for 4 year long sleeves. 3 8 yard trim. 21 8 yards for short sleeves. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.
A revival meeting ongoing at Peach Ridge under Walter Reitz of the American Sunday School Union. Reverend Edward Miller preaches each evening at 7 o clock.
A female resident alerted Harlesden firemen to a blaze at a dolls house in a garden. Engines and ladder wagons arrived to find the tiny structure reduced to ashes, the girl having reported the fire herself.
In Coalhuila as many as 25 dead and 8 feared dead after a fire damp explosion halts rescues. About 100 miners were trapped when a short circuit wire powering wagon transport triggered the blast. Rescue teams report only half the entombed have been recovered.
Notice states there will be no mid week service at the Athens Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening. The change affects the weekly schedule and local worship plans.
In Tokyo K Yamaguchi an Osaka millionaire paid 17600 dollars for a Domoto painting depicting a Buddha incarnation. Critics hail the work as the finest example of the modern Japanese school and a new high for the era.
London reports a frontier clash as Soviet border troops attack in a district deemed Afghan. Several Afghan officers and many men killed in what is described as an unprovoked raid. The incident tests Britain’s policy of sanctity for Afghanistan, Baluchistan, and northern frontiers.
English jockey Steve Donoghue has bought an airplane for a planned trip to various French tracks. He prefers the plane to rail travel, saying it is faster than horses and safer than French railways.
Paris unveils a new line of decorative flower pots featuring innovative shapes. The latest display includes a painted china pig stand, joining other whimsical designs in garden and home decor.
Samuel Wilmoth 90 died at his daughter Mrs Edward Bennetts home Saturday night. He had lived near Dunbar in Washington county before moving to his daughters home last fall. He will be buried at Dunbar with services at the Presbyterian church there Tuesday afternoon.
Clifford Wilson four months old, son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Wilson of Sugar Creek, died Thursday and was to be laid to rest Saturday in Augustine cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev V Ahlbrand.
Funeral services for James Randolph, 70, were held at Bartlett church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. A Cutter resident, he died Thursday at his daughter Mrs. C. D. Fish’s home on Lorene and Lincoln streets after a period of heart trouble. He is survived by his daughter and son Dean Randolph of Oklahoma.
Jn Barnes aged 22 colored faces a January 13 hearing in municipal court on the charge of murdering Joseph Berry with an axe December 11. Hepleaded not guilty. Sheriff Gump and deputies seek George Robinson, also accused in the Berry killing.
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