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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1929

Page

14

Detectives arrest Johnson and a woman in Washington Township

Logan Ohio detectives and deputy sheriffs arrested Clarence Johnson and a woman named Effie Peters in Washington Township after a trip from Columbus. They were said to be wanted for recent holdups, and authorities planned to question the woman for possible information. Both suspects were taken to Columbus for detention.

Logan Columbus Tectiven Loxen Joe Farbennn F. Hammond Clarence Johnson Washington Township Johnson Effie Pet Miss Peters Cook Columbus

Crowds in Columbus Mark Inauguration Preparations

Police report sharp turnout for 1929 license plates as 1928 tags expire at midnight. The General Assembly convenes with Speaker C Gray and Lt Gov Braden. Budget issues loom with funds tight but revenue expected, ahead of inauguration festivities in Columbus.

Columbus Mcense

Logan Schools Remain Closed Over Influenza Wave

Health Commissioner Dr Bland announces Logan schools will not reopen Monday due to influenza. Churches and theaters stay closed. some county schools already closed or with low attendance. Laurelville remains open. others like Murray City Oak Hill Haydenville New Pittsburgs closed.

Logan Mr. Bland Cr. Ridgley Bland Laurelville Paul A. Potts Newton Spencer Murray City Oak Hill Haydenville New Pittsburgs Oak Bill

Hearse Damaged by Runaway Horse in Logan

A hearse owned by Leonard Brothers was damaged when a Central Delivery horse ran away on West Main Street. The horse struck the hearse and pedestrians stopped the animal. no one was injured.

Preston will admitted to probate in Athens County

The will of George S. Preston was admitted to probate in Athens County court. Laura Preston, widow, appeared and elected to take under her husband’s will. A protest against Ada Pickett Woodworth’s appointment as administratrix of Oma Pickett’s estate was filed by Mary Gist but dismissed as insufficient.

George S. Preston Athens Laura Preston Ada Pickett Woodworth Oma Pickett Mary Gist

Two Speeders and Light Violation Arrested in Logan

In Logan Van Wert County on Friday Judge A M Bilinger arraigned Homer Wollett Nelsonville Sherman Cooksey Logan and Dang Wickline Jackson for speeding and improper lights. Wollett and Cooksey each paid $10 plus costs after guilty pleas while Wickline was fined $1 and costs for the light charge. Traffic Officer Farbearn said warnings had been issued and further arrests would follow.

Logan

Expect Another Arrest In Case Logan

In Logan on January 5 deputies report one arrest and another possible, as they work to clear the Laurelville mill robbery from last Sunday. Claude Churches, 18, is held on robbery charges. an accomplice is in custody. Investigators say Churches confessed. Footprints near the mill and a money change sighting earlier aided the case. About $15 to $16 was taken. authorities plan to notify Bays Industrial School officials for possible custody action.

Laurelville The Mar Bays’ Industrial School

Three Drivers Warned for Missing Proper Lights in Logan

Profile Officer Joe Farnn warned three drivers P 4 Schrader Charles Jones and Edward Williams for failing to display proper lights. They are ordered to report to Judge A M Elinger on Monday for arraignment. Miss Leah Jendings, a Shephard Towner nurse, is recovering from influenza and expected to return to duty Monday.

Logan Jan Joe Farbann P 4 Schrader Charles Jones Doward Williams M Eilinger Leah Jendings Shephard Towner Hocking County Health Department

Pledge 42000 At a Booster Meeting

Logan citizens pledged about 42000 at a Chamber of Commerce booster meeting to support industrial expansion including an oil refinery clay industry and a shoe factory. The drive aims for 25000 in ten days with leaders noting a free site and 1000 barrels daily production as goals.

Plelow Melrose Harbaugh Nuany C.F. Lewis John B. Krieg C. G Bowen M. J. Cole Lewis Chamber of Commerce Barton Hall H. D. Atha M. J . Cole Harley M Whitecraft Pleiow C. F. Lewis Dustry Pennsylvania Erode

Eleven Students Union Furnace Has Representation at Colleges

A report notes that the Eleven Students Union furnaces have representation across colleges. The item highlights cross campus coordination and the spread of facilities.

Union Furnace

Local students listed among Ohio colleges

A holiday survey from Union Furnace shows 11 young residents studying at Ohio State University Ohio University and Manns Business College. Enrolled at Ohio State are Fred Murray Karl Anthony James Frey Bernard Ingmire and Joe Ingmire. Harold Bowen attends Manns Business College in Columbus. Ohio University students include Robert Bickel James Bickel Alma Hinerman Velma Bello Wiskiver and Joe Salts.

Dates Set in Court Cases by Judge Whitcraft Assignment Sheet

Logan January 5 A new assignment sheet for Common Pleas Court shows cases to be heard beginning Wednesday and continuing through the week by Judge Harley M Whitcraft. Grand jurors report Monday. Prosecutor Phil A Henderson aims to finish jury work Monday. witnesses report Monday. Cases listed include Christman v Christman Aurand Lloyd v Christman Kenner v Henderson Campbell v Walter Fidelity v Henderson Walker v Sloan et al.

Lloyd Sheriff Christman Kenner Henderson Shaw Campbell Walter Fidelity Company Walker Sloan Et al

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State General Assembly Senate George C Braden Cosernordabn T. Brown House of Representatives Clarence J Brown C Gray House Brown Marlin E. Brenneman Tely Anatgural Guthrie Carpenter Ste Bea Horse Seffers H. B Eov Myerg Y. Cooper State House Capitol Will Kimberly Helen Kinsey Helen Fife Vester Kinsey Claude Churches Haas the Depot Inn Ralph Moore Logan, Ohio Mr. Atha Holl John A.I Wellman C. G. Bowen F. White Portsmouth Cincini Dar Sain Iig Whitcraft Sulstor Olive Wollett Lawrence Wollett Hof Beckler Ohio Council of Churches Federal Tires Service Story Gilkey E. State Street Farmers’ & Merchants Ohio Court House Sanday Dianera Sentwiches Hort J. D. Merriman, & Co Investment Security New York Stock Exchange W. Va Phew D. Zenner Company Common Pleas Court E. B.acomb Majestic Theatre O’coats Burnett-Smith Co
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