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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1930

Page

12

Logan All Stars defeat Lancaster club by 13 points

In Logan on February 3 the Logan All Stars edged Lancaster Athletic Club 2769 to 2766 across three games. Local players Edward Co Hamilton Paul Cruise Seth Sloan C. W. Johnson and John Columber starred as Logan built a 51 point lead early, won the second game by two, and kept the visitors within 13 in the final contest.

Logan Logan All Stars Lancaster Athletic Club Edward Co. Hamilton Paul Cruise Seth Sloan C. W. Johnson John Columber

Tracks to Home Cost Him Two Hundred Dollars

Leon Smith of Salt Creek Township was fined 200 dollars in Common Pleas Court after state officers traced tracks in the snow from a seized whisky cache. The trail led to Smith's rear steps, with testimony showing a ten gallon keg holding about four gallons of whisky. The judge assessed 300 dollars and costs after finding him guilty. only Mrs. Smith defended alongside him.

Smith Hocking Ross Whitcraft

Attendance Contest Opens at First Presbyterian Church

Logan reports 225 attenders at the morning service as the First Presbyterian Church launches a weekly attendance contest. West Division led by Miss Anna Welmen shows 116, East Division under Mrs. William Gaffney 109. each attendee earns a point, with morning evening and Wednesday prayer services counted. Contest concludes on Easter Sunday.

Logan First Presbyterian Church Anna Welmen East Divi William Gaffney

Logan Briefs Highlight Local Social and Family Visitors

Logan notices list residents hosting or visiting relatives and friends from nearby cities including Nelsonville Marietta Columbus and Gallipolis. Events include births illnesses and weekend visits with names such as Kathleen daughter of Chief John Bell and grandparents William Kelley Marion Bell.

Burgess Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court

Robert W. Burgess was decreed a divorce from Venus Burgess by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft on neglect. Costs were adjudged against the plaintiff who obtained the divorce without contest.

Logan Robert W. Burgess Venus Burgess Harey M. Whitcraft Common Pleas

Royal Arch Masons Meet In Columbus At York Temple

Rolland Bright Charles Dollmatsch Charles Kleinschmidt and Harry Young attended a grand officers and district officers meeting of the Royal Arch Masons in Columbus at the York Temple Thursday night with Mr Brighte serving as inspector for the local district this year.

Logan Rolland Bright Charles Dollmatsch Charles Kleinschmidt Harry Young Columbus Royal Arch Masons York Temple Brighte

Freed Under Bond In Salt Creek Township Case

Logan bound at 300 dollars for appearance after pleading not guilty to an affidavit charging intoxicating liquor. Hearing set before Judge Harley M. teratt with trial date not yet set as Judge Whitcraft presides in County Courts for the week.

Logan Hobart Salt Creek Township Harley M. Teratt Whitcraft

Dewey Pierce Sentenced to One Year in Ohio Penitentiary

In Logan on February 3 Judge Har ley M. Whitcraft sentenced Dewey Pierce to a minimum one year in the Ohio Penitentiary for a non-support conviction. The court noted Pierce failed to adequately support his family since marriage and warned grand juries do not indict those making honest efforts. Pierce’s transfer date to Columbus will occur within five days. He was arrested in Lancaster after returning from Florida.

Mony Pierce W. R. Lloyd Columbus Lancaster Florida

Collins named to vote board post in Hocking County

J G Collins Republican has been appointed to the Hocking County Board of Elections to replace Melrose Harbaugh who resigned earlier in the year. Collins, former chairman of the county executive committee, is general manager of the Logan Home Telephone Company and has long been active in local politics.

Logan J. G. Collins Hocking County

Laurelville Knights of Pythian Lodge marks 35th anniversary

On Friday evening the Laurelville Knights of Pythian Lodge observed its thirty fifth founding anniversary with Judge Harley M Whitcraft as principal speaker on Pythian Principles. Pythian Sisters and families attended, and the Methodist Episcopal Church Orchestra provided music.

Logan Laurelville Knights of Pythian Lodge Harley M. Whitcraft Methodist Episcopal Church Orchestra

Logan Guests Share Weekend Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Paul White of Hamden were guests of Logan relatives Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mason of Shawnee were Logan visitors Saturday evening.

Mrs Paul White Hamden Logan Relatives Robert Mason Shawnee Logan

Bishop Promoted at Peninsular State Bank Detroit

Information reached Mrs. Della Bishop that her son Frederick Bishop of Detroit has been promoted to assistant manager of the Clearing House Department at the Peninsular State Bank. He previously lived here and worked as a clerk at E. L. Ewing Pharmacy and has been in Detroit for two years.

Logan Della Bishop Frederick Bishop Detroit Clearing House Department Peninsular State Bank Bishop Asa E. L. Ewing Pharmacy

Infant George Hendricks Dies in Columbus

News from Logan reports three weeks old George Hendricks son of Herbert Little died in Columbus. The mother was buried there a few days earlier, and the infant was laid to rest Monday in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Logan Columbus George Hendricks Herbert Little Green Lawn

Marriage License for Frank Mosure and Nellie Heigle

Frank Mosure a 23 year old teacher and Nellie M Heigle 23 year old at home both of Logan areas obtained a marriage license. The Rev Amos L Heyde officiated the ceremony.

Frank Mosure W. D. Mosure Logan Nellie M. Heigle Cc. E. Heigle Amos L. Heyde

Logan Visitors Include Mr and Mrs Joe Albert Gore

Mr and Mrs Joe Albert Gore were among Logan visitors on Saturday.

Joe Albert. Gore Logan

Boots Attract Attention In Logan Friday Parade

Felt boots are scarce in this district and a Logan farmer drew attention Friday on Main Street wearing a pair. The tale recalls a time when not having felt boots to wear to school in winter made a farmer stand out.

Logan

Miss Austina Chute Visites Parents in Logan

Miss Austina Chute, a teacher in McLaney school district, stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs N A Chute in Logan over the weekend.

Austina Chute McLaney N. A. Chute Logan

Funeral for Noah Mohbier This Sunday at Webb's Chapel

Mr and Mrs Frank Lyke and others from this city attended the funeral service for Noah Mohbier at Webb's Chapel on Sunday. Mrs Frank Lyke and Mrs Beth are daughters of Mr Yohler.

Frank Lyke Edward Beth Charles Lyke William Lyke Almeda Lyke Willard Lyke Webb's Noah Mohbier Beth Yohler

Nine marriage licenses issued in January by probate court

Logan Feb 4 Only nine marriage licenses were granted in January by the probate court. Judge A M Ellinger noted this is one fewer than the same period last year.

Logan A. M. Ellinger

Harry Stobbs Visited Logan Saturday Evening

New Straitsville resident Harry Stobbs was seen visiting Logan on Saturday evening. Local witnesses reported his appearance near downtown events and eateries.

Harry Stobbs New Straitsville Logan

Modern Bridge Club Hosts at Mrs Rose Home

Mrs W E Rose entertained the Modern Bridge Club at her home Friday evening with substitute players Mrs John Krieg and Mrs M H Cherrington. Laura Snyder has returned home after weeks with relatives in Carroll and Lancaster. Carl Larimer of this city was a business visitor in Columbus Friday. Gladys Bowers of Nelsonville visited Mr and Mrs Charles Briley and daughter Esther in this city Saturday and Sunday. Clifford Mitchell of Shawnee was a business caller here Saturday. Continued on Page 11.

Spring Street W. W. Harden Charles Mohler Carl Springfield Lawrence Mohler Mohler John Bell Kathleen William Kelley Marion Bell Anthony Schrader Gallipolis Logal Martha Miller Columbus Logan 8. B. Miller Warner Avenue Ray [L’argeon Shawnee Raymond Goodlve John Faine Freisner Avenue Clifford Mitchell

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