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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1927

Page

8

Hocking sheriff assumes office amid turnover in county leadership

Logan scene covers sheriff William Lloyd taking office with Deputy Rudolph Brandt leaving jail duties and Paul Henderson becoming prosecutor assisted by former office staff. Lafe Hammond and Mrs. Brandt shift roles as others retire or move locations in a broad county administration change. Logan notes return to school after vacation with athletic programs resuming at the high school.

William Phil A. Henderson Lloyd W. P. Bhaw Rudolph Brandt Brandt Shew Hocking Valley Railway Central Delivery Lafe Hammond Logan Murray City Henderson Eugene Wright Alfred Lanning

Masons Hold Annual Reunion at Logan Masonic Hall

The Hock Hocking council No. 39 R. and S. M. held its annual reunion at Masonic hall in Logan on New Year’s Day with 150 in attendance. Grand Master Harvey M. Rein and inspectors Theodore Wangen and Lamar Sternberger visited, drawing 52 out of town guests. The day featured the exemplification of the super excellent degree, a dinner by Venus Chapter of the Eastern Star, and a dramatic degree work class of five.

Venus Chapter

Registrar Issues Licenses New Year

LOGAN Jan 3 Approximately five hundred licenses were issued Saturday by Mrs Della Hansel a registrar of Hocking county setting a new high mark for one day's issuance in the county Practically every other place in Logan was closed and the registrars in adjoining places were closed.

Logan Della Hansel Hocking County

Pastor and Wife Visit Logan Lutheran Church

The Rev. and Mrs. E. H. Winterhoff of Ashville visited Huger street Lutheran in Logan on Thursday. They discussed local pastorate work and noted a January 9 meeting in Paul, Ohio, to decide on a car extended by the church.

Logan E. H. . Winterhoff Ashville Huger Street Lutheran Winterhoff Paul Ohio

Probate hearing held on A. Magoon inheritance tax

In Logan on January 2 a probate court formal hearing was held last week concerning the estate of A. Magoon and the payment of inheritance tax. Formal hearings are uncommon in this court. Witnesses were present.

Bridge Tea Honoring Mrs Green At Heft Residence

Miss Ruth Heft hosted a New Year afternoon bridge tea in Ashland Kentucky to honor her sister Mrs Robert Green. The butterfly table decor marked the event with three tables of players and high score prizes awarded to Mrs McBroom Mrs Webb and Mrs Becker. Mrs Green received a guest prize and luncheon was served by the hostess with Miss Violet Brelm assisting.

Robert Green Ashland Ruth Heft Heft C. L. Abel Jed Carpenter Theodora Lyte Walter Becker Nell Cooley Willard Lyke Muriel Weymaceller

Watch party at Miss Dessie Brooks home

Miss Dessie Brooks hosted a holiday watch party on Third street with her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Brooks. The gathering at Manns College student Miss Brooks enjoyed games and a pink and white color scheme as the old year rang out. Guests included Evelyn Rodman Mabel Rodman Edna Blum Mae Schaal Leola Stone Clarence Blum Fred Bishop Alford Brooks Herman Stone Artie Stone Waynard and Mr and Mrs Richard Brooks.

Dessie Brooks Richard Brooks Third Street Miss Brooks Mann’s College Columbus Evelyn Rodman Mabel Rodman Edna Blum Mae Schaal Leola Stone Clarence Blum Fred Bishop Alford Brooks Herman Stone Artie Stone Waynard

Porter to Talk on Psychology at Parkersburg Club

Dr. James P. Porter head of Ohio University psychology department will address the Parkersburg Business and Professional Women's Club in Parkersburg tonight. His talk will cover a phase of psychology and its practical applications.

James P. Porter Psychological Department of Ohio Juniversity Parkersburg James Eadache James

Fire destroys Paris cafe and adjacent structures in Mexicali

A fire in Mexicali caused by crossed wires at earth tremors destroyed the famous Paris cafe and nearby buildings. The damage totaled $75,000. A hair dresser warns the bobbed hair craze may lead to widespread baldness among women.

Mexicali Mexico Paris

Navy Appropriations Bill Reported To Lower House

The Navy appropriations bill of 324 million dollars was reported to the House, reduced by Coolidge economy mandates. The committee asked no funds for three cruisers or two dirigibles and kept Navy personnel at 82 600. A separate ten cruiser proposal remains in another bill with no funds requested.

Washington House Appropriations Committee

prominent McArthur merchant Harry Hamilton dies at 63

Harry Hamilton 63 a noted Southern Ohio businessman died suddenly at his McArthur home from heart trouble. He owned the McArthur Brick Co and dry goods interests in McArthur Wellston and Logan. Survived by wife Cynthia and children Herbert Martha and Elizabeth, funeral Tuesday in McArthur.

Mcarthur Harry Hamilton Ohio Wellston Logan McArthur Brick Company Mr. Hamilton Columbus Cynthia Hamilton Herbert A. Hamilton Martha Hamilton Elizabeth Westerman South Columbus Scioto Consitory Scottish Rite McArthur M. E. Church Athletic Club of Columbus

Prisoners Recaptured After Jail Escape in Kenton

Nelson Sipe aged 17 from Columbus and Chester Fague 18 of Dayton were recaptured today in Kenton after escaping the Montgomery county jail during the night. Police reported the successful recapture and noted the incident prompted added jail safeguards.

Kenton U.P Nelson Sipe Columbus Chester Fague Dayton Montgomery County

Mexicans Halt Automobiles for Religion Aid

Fifty armed men marching with a banner reading Long Live Christ Our King stopped twenty autos near Mexico City and demanded arms and money. They claimed the plunder would fund their fight against enemies of religion. Americans were among the passengers.

Mexico City U.P Christ Cuernavaca

Rudner Trial Set in Stark County February 7

Stark County Prosecutor Henry W. Harter Jr. announced Ben Rudner will go to trial February 7 for the murder of editor Don Mellett. Harter, previously C. B. McClintock’s assistant, may seek special counsel status for the Rudner and Louis Mazer prosecutions.

Canton U.P Henry W. Harter, Jr Stark County Ben Rudner Don Mellett Harter C. B. McClintock Patrick E. McDermott Rudner Louis Mazer

Brazil Enacts Law Making 15 Day Worker Vacation Mandatory

A new law in Brazil requires an annual 15 day vacation for all workers. The measure applies broadly to employed individuals across sectors and establishes a national standard for paid time off.

Brazil

Beware the Cough of Gold That Hangs On

Persistent coughs and colds threaten serious trouble. Creomulsion, an emulsified creosote medicine, claims two fold action to soothe membranes and inhibit germs. It is marketed as a guaranteed remedy for persistent respiratory troubles with money back if relief does not occur.

Father John

Seven Die In Tyrolean Alps Snow Slides

Seven skiers died in the Tyrolean Alps during the New Year holiday as minor avalanches buried two parties from the Pasill valley near Innsbruck. Five of the deceased were American visitors. five were Jewish. Two parties survived, despite warnings of thaw from the Austrian meteorological service.

Vienna U.P Tyolean Alps Austrian Meteorological Service Pasill Innsbruck Valuga

Free French Rheumatism Prescription Circulated by Paul Case

In France with the American Army, Paul Case offers a French rheumatism and neuritis prescription he says has helped thousands. He provides the treatment free of charge and will mail the prescription to any requester posting their address to Dept. C-1258 Brockton, Massachusetts today.

France Paul Case Brockton Mass

Henry Ford cuts prices in stores

Ford stores showcase steeply lower prices from lamb at 1.75 to flour at 1.14 per 25 pounds and potatoes at 1.64 per bushel. Managers credit a 10 percent profit after overhead, with cash-only operations and highly paid workers. Ford emphasizes efficiency and self-supplied goods, drawing crowds and high sales volumes.

Ford Detroit

Ford tag policy eased as store welcomes all customers

Original rule required customers to show a Ford factory identification tag at purchases. As employees lent bags to friends, business grew and managers now say everybody's welcome.

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Hocking William Lloyd Aphes A. K. Smith K E. Hull William Miller J. D. Sanderson Ruth Sloan Seth Sloan Masons the. C Porter Navy Coolidge Harry Hamilton Cross Bros W. Union &T Airbi J. H. ‘Tinsley Fort Worth Texas Tinsley King Tyrolean Alps SLATE C. B. Wilson W. Washington St Columbia James Oliver Curwood Joan Henry Ford Onn Dearborn California Ronald Colmiin Paul von Hindenburg Ann Arbor Michigan Benjamin Franken Henry Wadsworth Longfellow New York Chicago Philadelphia Gifford Pinchot Orient Athens the Gander Winorr Mozart - Vesper - Wilton Winorr Canning CO Circleville, O F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co
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