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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1931

Page

10

Frank St. Clair Named Jury Foreman in Boghan Session

Frank St. Clair Webbd Summit was named foreman of the grand jury convened Monday. Judge Harley adjourned and charged the jury as regular panel members reported. One member, W. H. Imnet, died after name was placed in the wheel. Special jurors Miss Emma Petty Jr McGonagle and Wilson Rogers called. A witness briefly sat with jurors before correction. roughly 15 witnesses already examined and subpoenas issued for 78 witnesses, signaling a two to three day session.

Wilson Rogers

Baker Arrested on Arson Charge in Nelsonville

William Baker of Nelsonville is jailed in Hocking County awaiting arraignment on arson charges filed after a Saturday arrest. An affidavit accuses Baker of setting fire to the William Ritchisen dance hall, which was destroyed with an estimated loss of $1,000. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbenan noted Baker sought lodging at Nelsonville police headquarters before arrest.

Logan William Baker Nelsonville Hocking County FE. E. Bright Harcinge Baker William Ritchasen Joe Farbenan Baker

Local Family Holiday Travel and Returns

Mr and Mrs Fred Kreyssie and son Robert and daughter Patsy Ruth left Sunday for Bradford Pa after visiting Logan relatives. Mrs Ida Wenubdin returned home after holidays in Cleveland with Mr and Mrs Carl T Robertson. Esther Herde returned to Capital University after Christmas with her parents Rev Amos L Herde. Charles Zanner returned to Westerville as a student at Otterbein College after visiting Logan relatives.

Fred Kreyssie Robert Patsy Ruth Bradford Logan Ida Wenubdbdin Heme Eveland Mire Carl T. Robertson Esther Herde Capital University

Logan Tops Glouster in Ohio Valley League Bowls

Logan bowlers won two of three games in the Ohio Valley League opener against Glouster. Local team stars Edward Hamilton and Pete Beshara led with 613 and 633, accumulating 3082 pins. Visiting squad featured John St. Clair and Gormley as top scorers. League play continues Saturdays with Logan set to bowl Glouster next weekend.

Logan, Jan Logan Glouster Pt. Pleasant Sparkersburg Edward Hamilton John Columber Howard Columber George Larimer Pete Beshara Cunningham Hemstley Wolfe Bryan Gormiey John St. Clair Beshara Hamilton St. Clair Gormley Giouster

Briley Reports Logan Dog Warden Yearly Totals

Deputy Sheriff Charlies Briley, Hocking County dog warden, reports 237 sheep killed or wounded by dogs in 1934. Two cattle were killed, 12 dogs redeemed by owners, four stray dogs killed, and 276 people were ordered to obtain dog tags for noncompliance.

Birth of a daughter Norma Jean to Mr and Mrs Edward Six

Mr and Mrs Edward Six announce the birth of a daughter named Norma Jean on December 2. Mrs Sylvia Rieder and Rev visited the Six recently. Betty Six of Haydenville visited Mrs Pearth Newter and Mrs Mary LeMer of Hardenville visited her mother Mrs Rebecca Rieder of Haydenville.

Edward Six Norma Jean Sylvia Rieder Rev Betty Six Haydenville Pearth Newter Mary LeMer Hardenvillie Rebecca Rieder

Farbeann Learns Father Is Dead

Logan news reports Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbeann learning that his father J Hi Farbeann died in Zanesville after being found in his car. The 61 year old former Kehota Mine foreman and Ellis Coal Co. supervisor left a wife and two children. Funeral details were not announced.

Zanesville Farbeann Perry County Elds Coal Co Oroville Onne Kate Stowe New Lexington Susan Stowe

Dinner at East Second Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Chute

Mr and Mrs Austin Chute entertained at their East Second Street home Sunday for guests including Mr and Mrs Lewis Powell Nelsonville Mrs Lowell Dawler Mrs Hefman and Mr and Mrs D M Spetl day of this city After dinner a social hour followed.

Austin Chute East Second Street Lewis Powell Nelsonville Lowell Dawler Hefman D. M. Spetlday

Death of Mary E Pugenta, infant daughter

Mary E Pugenta one day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Cardell died in Columbus hospital Friday. Body brought to Logan for burial at Oak Grove Cemetery Saturday. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C B Blackston of Logan and Simeon Blackston of Marton Township.

Zemo Advertises Relief for Itching Skin Issues

The ad promotes Zemo as a soothing antiseptic for itching and skin irritation. It claims twenty years of use with rapid relief and heat or sting reduction, citing prices of 0c and $1.90 and widespread dealer availability.

Funeral held for Mrs Charlotte C Huggins in Logan

Mrs Charlotte Clementine Huggins 76 wife of W B Huggins of West Hunter Street died Saturday night after a heart illness. She came to Logan 14 years ago from a Washington Township farm and was mother to Porter C Huggins Russell Bebout and Clifford Bett. Funeral services were at First Presbyterian Church and burial followed at Nesboro Cemetery.

Huggins Logan Washington Township Porter C. Huggins Russell Bebout Texas Clifford Bett Rosepoint Mich First Presbyterian Church H. L. Geides Nesboro

Creamery Robbery Investigated at Laurelville Station

Logan officials probe the Pickerington Creamery Station robbery at Laurelville. Deputy Hammond started the inquiry and expects an arrest. This marks the second theft at the station in a month, with five cans of cream valued at 43 dollars and additional cans worth 25 dollars taken.

Laurelville Station Logan Pickerington Laurelville L. FL. Hammond

Logan Match Set For Moore-Ross Miniature Golf Tie

Moore-Ross teammates tied for first in the City League will visit Logan Wednesday evening to play a selected Logan team at Lotta Fun course. The exhibition is scheduled to start at 6 o'clock.

Logan Moore-Ross Lotta Fun Course

Bowen Honored Logan As New Prosecutor

Friends of C. Wood Bowen presented flowers on his first day as prosecutor in Logan. A card read Con gratulations and success. Bowen began work on a grand jury investigation expected to last two days or more.

Ellinger Takes Office Sends Deputy to Cedar Falls

On January 6 Sheriff Sol Ellinger began his term by rising at 5 am to seize a man wanted for a lunacy hearing in Cedar Falls, Washington Township. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn accompanied him as poor Cedar Falls roads forced them to walk part of the way.

Logan Sol Ellinger Cegr Falls Washington Township Joe Farbearn Cedar Falls

Don’t Get Up Nights 25c Bladder Test Remedy

An ad touts Bukene Tablets a 25c test to cleanse the bladder and reduce irritation and frequent urination. It promises relief after four days or a money refund, claiming Buchu leaves and oils ease backache and bladder disorders. Sold at McKee Drug Co.

McKee Drug Ca

Mrs Harvey Johnson Taken to Columbus Hospital

Relatives reported in Logan on Monday that Mrs. Harvey Johnson was taken to a Columbus hospital for an operation. She is the daughter in law of Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson of Gallagher Avenue.

Logan Corning Harvey Johnson Columbus Joe Johnson Gallagher Avenue

Home Making Class to Meet Logan Point

The Home Making Class for women will meet at the High School at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon January 7 in Logan.

Logan

Boy Work Program Leads Supreme Council Initiatives

The supreme council emphasizes youth work led by the Notre Dame graduate guidance course and ten night institutes on boyology in cooperation with partner organizations. The Columbian Squires, the Knights of Columbus junior group, operates circles across the United States and Canada and continues to grow.

Supreme Council Notre Dame University Columbian Squires Knights of Columbus United States Canada

Boy Ned Barthiow Wins Radio Prize

Ned Barthiow ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Barthiow of this city won a radio prize for a Sunday broadcast on WSEN Columbus during the children's hour He sang a song and played a ukulele number.

Logan Ned Clyde Barthiow WSEN Columbus

Daughter Held Like Prisoner In Stable Near Rennes

A 22 year old woman was believed sane by her farmer father who confined her in a stable for months near Rennes France. Police later freed her from captivity.

Rennes France

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