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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1933

Page

2

Francis Is Fined on Two Counts Story in Logan Court

In Logan on Monday Judge Harley M Whitcraft found Joe Francis guilty of selling and possessing intoxicating liquor. Fines of 200 and 150 dollars plus costs were imposed. State Inspectors Bush Heming testified to obtaining liquor from Francis and presenting a marked five dollar bill as payment. Francis claimed bartering groceries for whisky.

Francis Heming Bush C. Wood Bowen Edwin D. Ricketts Logan

Parole Board Investigates Local Burglary Inmate Case

A parole board representative visited Logan on Monday to review the case of a local man serving time in the penitentiary for burglary. Court officials officers and newspaper men were interviewed to aid recommendations.

Logan Parole Board

Arraignment and Discharge in Ogg Case Next Week Trial

The article notes that Ogg appeared for arraignment last week with counsel who has since been discharged on record. He faces charges of assault and battery with a jury trial scheduled for next week.

Ogg

Institute Dates Set For Enterprise Farmers Institute

Logan January event announces Farmers Institute at Enterprise on February 9 and 10 with state speakers Mrs. C Dale Walker Hamden and F G Hail Wilmington. Harold Chambers county agent will speak both days. Enterprise pupils provide music. Parent Teacher Association to host Friday program featuring a Gibisonville Community Club play.

Logan Farmers’ Institute Enterprise C. Dale Walker Hamden F. G. Hail Wilmington Enterprise School Harold Chambers Parent-Teacher Association Gibisonville Community Club

Measles Spur Action by Health Officials in Rural Areas

Health department leaders led by Dr. W. B. Lacock work to curb a measles outbreak in rural districts. Gibisonville reports quarantined families and Gore district sees cases while Logan remains unscathed for now. A chicken pox case appears in Murray City and a diphtheria case in South Bloomingville. Scarlet fever cases are limited and largely under quarantine.

Logan Health Department W. B. Lacock Gibisonville Gore Lacock Murray City South Bloomingville

Delta Theta Tau delegates attend province meeting in Columbus

A Logan sorority delegation led by Mrs. Robert Keck and Miss Fay Walker attended the Delta Theta Tau province meeting in Columbus Saturday and Sunday. Other attendees included Miss Dorothy Schaal Miss Margaret Walker Miss Esther Thomas and Miss Elizabeth Hansel. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bangert also attended the associated Saturday evening dance.

Coroner Rules Accidental Death in Rockbridge Fatality

Logan officials say Alva Young was struck and killed near Rockbridge by a car driven by Clarence Saltz. Coroner Vance Brian of Hocking County ruled the death accidental. Funeral services were held at Rockbridge United Brethren Church with burial in Pisgah Cemetery.

Vance Brian Hocking County Alva Young Rockbridge Clarence Saltz Logan Rockbridge United

Clear Fork Creek May Be Stocked With Trout

Local fishermen hope Clear Fork Creek will be stocked with trout by year end. The Conservation Department notes no fish were available earlier, but a Federal sponsorship is possible. Tests showed adequate water volume and suitable cold temperatures for trout propagation.

Clear Fork Creek

90th Birthday Observed at Mrs. James Noble Home

Relatives and friends gathered at the North Spring Street home of Mrs. James Noble to celebrate her 90th birthday. A dinner and floral gifts marked the observance with attendees including C. E. Lyke family, Jannie Noble, T. J. Noble and kin, and visitors from Baltimore Chicago and Newark.

James Noble Logan North Spring Street Noble C. E. Lyke Charlies Junior Jannie Noble T. J. Noble Birch Noble Baltimore William Noble Raymond Frances Chicago Lucille Trowbridge Newark Ernest Kleinschmidt

Smith of the Shank Delivers Body Taken Near Orland

A report states that Smith of the Shank delivered a body that was transported to an area near Orland for further handling or burial. The fragmentary note mentions Con Unueg as a related reference or possible location tied to the incident.

Shank Deliversy Orland

County adopts two day a week highway program

Orla Wolfe county surveyor said a two day per week four week schedule is adopted on the county highways due to funds shortages. About 100 men are employed under the plan, working at nine locations across the county on maintenance tasks.

Logan Orla Wolfe

Farmers anticipate farmers week at Ohio State University

Logan Ohio January 24 Hocking County farmers look forward to farmers week at Ohio State University opening next Monday. Extension agent Harold Chambers will attend daily and lead a delegation of farmers each day.

Logan Hocking County Ohio State University Harold Chambers

Logan Warm Winter Day Draws Residents Outdoors

Unusually warm weather across Logan and surrounding area Sunday's mild conditions caused overcoats to come off and light jackets to replace heavy wraps. Observers note it was the warmest day of the winter season and motorists used the day for leisure driving and trips.

Logan

Ogg Hearing Delayed as Witnesses Absent

Logan courtroom pauses in John Ogg case after he cites missing witnesses. Indictment concerns disturbing the peace. proceeding postponed until new attendance can be arranged.

Logan John Ogg Ogg

Nervous ailment ad offers Golden Medical Discovery cure

An advertisement by Charles Enders of Monroeville Ohio promotes Dr Pierce and Golden Medical Discovery claiming rapid relief from dizziness headaches and nervous symptoms. It invites readers to mail for free medical advice and directs to a Buffalo clinic for treatment.

Charles Enders Monroeville Ohio Pierce & Golden Medical Discovery Pelea

Communion Observed at First Presbyterian Church Logan

Communion services held Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church Logan with Rev. H L Geddes in charge. Large attendance and choir music directed by Mrs M F Weymueller, featuring a male quartet Edward Myers W D Thurness W J Krieg J D Sanderson.

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