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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1928

Page

14

Courthouse staff changes announced for year start

County officers announce staffing shifts across the courthouse. Deputy clerks and engineers retire or move, new appointees include Miss Madge Wright and Ralph Larmier, with several vacancies to fill and others resuming posts. Local public notices record transitions in treasurer, recorder, and surveyor offices.

Adurthouse Awill Charen, Brown Marion Township Board of County Commissioners Bam Easton Gra Earl Soliday H. B. Troze Rockbridge Clifford’ Kline Kling Orla Wolfe R. G. Wagstaff H.W. Nixon Ralph Larimier Mira Roland Canan Madge ‘Wright Miss Wright Logan High-School A. Commercial. Sonse Semlarize Heradl Relph Matheny County Surveyors Durtee Fairfield County Goon Teld Fridey Joe Farbearu Farbearn Nis

Cunard Threatens Action Over Ship Use Dispute

The Cunard Steamship Company warned of possible court action against the U S Shipping Board over its plan to place the steamship President Roosevelt in Ward Line service between New York and Havana. The charge cites violation of a federal statute and was published by Cunard officials.

Onew York Cunard Steamship Company United States Shipping Board Roosevelt New York Havana Cunard Line Tor Shipping Board T. W. O'Connor One Shipping Board Robert Blake Cunard

Notable Detroit figure linked to Hoover cabinet post

John Schrader, a farmer near Webb Summit, expresses gratitude to neighbors for helping rebuild a barn after a recent fire. In Georgia, Howard B. Coffin, a Detroit automobile magnate, hosts Coolidge at a palatial Sapeloe Island estate and is named as a possible Hoover cabinet candidate. Mrs. James G. Elms is praised at a social gathering hosted by Miss Mary Frasch with fourteen attendees and Sigma Phi Gamma members present.

Howard B. Coffin Detroit Schrader Logan John Schrader Webb ‘Summit Elms James G. Elms Margaret Bowden Mary Frasch Mira Belle Hyson North Walnut Ann Ves Maria Lines Sigma Phi Gam Ma

Red Cross Roll Call Totals in Logan District

Final report of the twelfth annual Red Cross roll call for Logan county shows 975 collected from 16 members with increases in both membership and funds. Logan district led with 266 contributors and 251.40. rural districts totaled 254 members and 248 in subscriptions. Dwight Brokaw dies in Logan after an appendicitis illness. funeral plans pending.

Logan Twelth Red Cross Second Ward First Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward

Trial Date Set for Olle Whitehair in Grand Larceny Case

Trial for Olle Whitehair is set for Wednesday January 2 before Judge Worstell of the Athens County Common Pleas Court. Whitehair was indicted by the October Grand Jury on a charge of grand larceny.

Olle Whitehair Worstell Athens County Common Pleas Court Whitehair

Rotarian Attend Meet to Represent Eight Clubs

Eight clubs will be represented at the inter-city meet in Logan on January 7. Rotarians from Athens Nelsonville MacArthur Wellston Jackson Circleville and Lancaster are among those expected to attend. Logan committee members L. K. Showalter George Blum Edward Hamilton Charles Breing Barton Hall Omman Burke and Ray McGovern arranged details.

Logan Athens Nelsonville MacArthur

Former Logan Resident Dies After Hip Injury

Hamilton Meldrim, longtime driver for the Arc department, died after a fractured hip suffered weeks earlier. He lived in Logan for years and was connected with the department for nearly twenty years before retirement. Relatives said funeral plans were not yet set and Mrs. W. E. Petty with other relatives left for Columbus.

Logan Néris Dante Columbus Hamilton Meldrim Meldrim Arc Department Department W. E. Petty

Logan Chamber Seeks 85000 for Industrial Expansion

Logan Chamber of Commerce announces an $85,000 expansion fund to advance local industrial plans. A 100 member committee will canvass residents, with five hundred jobs expected if projects proceed, including a shoe factory and possible oil refinery.

Ogan Logan Chais Logan Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Haselay Logan Chamber of Commerce

DIES FRIDAY LOGAN

Catharine Lehman 76 widow of Warner Lehman died at her Green Township home Friday morning from complications after influenza. Funeral at Ebenezer Church Green Township Monday at 1 pm with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. She leaves several children including Mrs Josie Green Nelsonville and Jess H Lehman Columbus. Logan industrial growth cited with 1000 workers on payroll and potential 500 more. city urged to back expansion.

David Kantzman Logan Tia Cleveland Garden Campbell Nelsonville J. F. Bond Joseph Canty Notre Dame Rome John Canty Mound Rudolph Hleinschreidt Akron Uogan Cherrington Hospital William James Dick Evans Charles Lanning Ward Township Florence Bort Columbus William McCormick Esther Mclain McLain State Department Catharine Lehman Warner Lehman Green Township Lehman Josie Green Wiliam Lehmen West Virginia Effie Devol Carbon Hill Jess H. Lehman Jacob W. Charles Orlander Seber Enos Lehman Green. Township Ebenezer Church Green ‘Township Ebenezer Cemetery

Decorative Candles Care Tip for Dust-Free Shine

Fancy candles can be cleaned without dulling their luster by wiping with a cloth dampened in alcohol. This quick technique removes dust and preserves the candle’s appearance.

Wreck Inquiry Notes City Council Report

Council meets to review wreck involving Policeman John Dicken with Service Director Harvey Linton presenting findings. Mayor Rochester absent as cemetery tree shade dampens mausoleum. committee to investigate tree removal and hall remodel costs discussed with several fund transfers approved.

Logan John Dicken Ee Oily Ebureday oWhen Harvey. Linton Rochester Sexton Counel

Names Electors for Sinking Fund Board Appointed

Acting on the request of the Ward Township school board Judge Harley M Whitcraft announces five electors for the sinking fund board of that school district. The appointees are Roscoe Evans Jesse Smart Ben Bailey W E Evans and D Sparnow with bonds of 1000 each provided by the trustees.

Logan Ward ‘Township Harley M. Whitcraft Roscoe Evans Jesse Smart Ben Bailey W. E. Evans

Mr Goss Dies in Death of Retired Funeral Director

Logan mourns as retired funeral director Mr Goss dies at home five miles west of Logan from senile illness and influenza. He served as undertaker from 1918 until 1947, built coffins at home, widow Mrs Mary Mi Gosa and two sons survive. Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Faust Methodist Church near Rockbridge. Burial in nearby cemetery.

Logan Martin Gore Funerrl Mary Mi Gosa Falmcst Methodist Rockbridge W. V. Harter

Court assigns next week docket in Logan

December 29 schedule from Judge Hatley lists divorce and other cases for early January. Assignments include Karr vs Karr, Hefry vs Hettei, King vs King, Foltz et al, Ligier vs Bisidal Rogers, Rogers, Goodwin, Nealstaté Snyder, Stata vs Robisons, State v Hart, and State v Fulthy.

Logan Hatley’ Whitcraft

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