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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1932

Page

5

Youth quartet tied to wide crime spree in Logan area

Logan officers with Fairfield County help questioned Arthur DeCamp Orville Shelton Donald Lape and Orton Rollison revealing a string of robberies across six counties. The youths admitted to thefts at Krieg Pharmacy Midway filling station and multiple car thefts in Ohio towns including Sugar Grove Basil Dutch Bottom and Washington D C. DeCamp and Shelton pled guilty to breaking and entering Krieg Pharmacy and were bound over to the grand jury. Lape and Rollison also pleaded guilty with bonds set at 1000 each. Prosecutor said grand jury will convene next week to dispose of the cases.

Lo Eluinger Joe Farbearn Stanley Sparnow Lewis Re Krieg George Rainer Iast Ben Fishe Midway Cchagen New Straitsville Highway Hocking County Fairsfield County Sugar Grove Basil Onset Bremen Dutch Bollow Zanesville Washington D. H Shawnes Bexley Ing Krieg Pharmacy Imasmuch Ss Kreutsen Lape Common Pleas Court DeCamp Shelton Grand Jury A. M. Ellinger Rollison J. F. Miller Wood Bowen Fairfield County Crimea

Colorful animal contest winners announced in The Messenger

The Animal Editor praises many entries for color accuracy and detail with Jang Johnston of Nev eraitville winning first place in the 4 to 13 class. Betty Jane Johnston and Elberta Bussey receive honors. Wilma Easterling wins in 6 to 13 group. The Messenger launches weekly two prize contest with monthly display and two cash prizes of one dollar per age group.

Jang Johnston Neveraiteville Betty Jane Elberte Bussey Nelsonville Doris Clea Story Pomeroy Elberta Elpérta Doris Wilma Easterling Wilma Mary H. Sabo Glouster Sylvia Smith Mary Sylvia Betty Jane Johnston New Straitsville Ralph Mills Chesterhill Eileen Brewer Sister Hallingshead Doris Bryson Wanda Jones Luhrig Coraho Buell Robert Windle Mary Jones Hilly Guest Kenneth Smith Pauline Woolever Annibelle Bussey Harold Keller Lelia Sharp Crach Hotnit Bobby Sowers Clyde Lehman Betty Glenn Max Howard Dorothy Bateman Elberta Bussey Alberta Hitchings Ruth Riley Junior Hitchings Katherine Bletcher James Ashworth Walva Sunday Messenger Sol A. Stephan Colonel Stephan Messenger Dean Watts Chubb Thens County Grade Core of the Ot Athens Easl Messenger Animal Contest

Logan Musician Offered Movie Work by MGM

Logan resident Dorothy Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Myers has been offered a contract by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Company. Myers organist at the Pythian Temple recently accompanied Freekies during a stage appearance and impressed the tour manager who asked officials to extend the contract offer to join the tour.

Dorothy Myers Logan Howard Myers Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Company Miss Myers Pythian

Fake Salesmen Circulate Schemes In Logan

Service Director Fred Shively denies approving a scheme where con artists pose as officials. reports claim the plan targets housewives to sell a stove pipe cleaner. He warns against fraudulent sales and says authorities will pursue the culprits.

Logan Anne of Fred Shively Aeid Becaie

Aged Logan Resident Mrs Waller Horned Mes Passes On

Logan Jan 36 Mrs Huldsh J Harned 74 widow of Weller H Trained dies at West Second Street home at 6 30 p m Friday from heart disease after a lingering illness. She suffered a fractured hip before Christmas and was confined to her home later. She had shown improvement when the illness worsened and passed away in the family residence surrounded by relatives.

Waller Logan Huldsh J. Harned Weller H. Trained West Second Street Vt Inesa Avened Hama Bern Hecke Severil Che Muscite Marr Township Nese Union

Local creditor meeting names Logan trustee in Conrad estate

Derald Lanning of Logan was appointed trustee of Harvey Conrad Sr. estate at a creditor meeting before Peteron G DE Bitzer. Conrad’s bankruptcy shows assets of 3085 and debts of 6817.10. his wife Blanche Alma Conrad’s petition lists assets around 2000 with debts 1588. A large creditor turnout attended.

Logan Chillicothe Derald Lanning Lagna Harvey Clipton Conrad Blanche Alma Conrad George DE. Bitzer

Funeral service for Yo Wevetant at Methodist Church

Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Monday afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal Church with the Rev James Ro Fitzhie in charge. Burial will be in Oak Grove mausoleum Meo Harned died about two years ago.

Yo Wevetant James Ro Fiehie Oak Grove

Old Shin Plaster Found in Clock

A centennial Shin plaster hidden in an old clock was found by Harry Wolls of Welland Jewelry Store. The clock, brought for repairs by Henry Day before his death, had been stored since then and surfaced last week with the plaster and a faded maker’s mark.

Cincinnati John Fricker Martha John Taylor Lota Fricker Logan Jan GA Hesary Jaecooky Repates Sages Welland Jewelry Harry Wolls Actarion

Hundreds Flock to Farmers Institute Meetings at Courthouse

Readable fragments show large attendance across five sessions of a farmers' institute at the Courthouse with speeches by Mra. Mary Hammon, Piatt. Barten A. Hall presiding. Officers elected included Drvin Risch as president and Frank Atescock as vice president. Other officers and committee members named. cooperation from Potash Company noted.

Vartoun Logan Dan Largs Farmiera Duaditens Stiicinis Ifa Tv Soustuns Mary Hamoimod Piatt Barten A. Hall Cnmmerer Drvin Risch Frank Ates Cock Walter North Bred Grihem Mitten Netes Ihetela Linton Miley Tlaset Coote Briumter Ou Ho Con Idusinnera Hanin Mir EU Barton FS US Linton Willian Mevelte Thaites Antag Ib Hevde Moi Potash Company Lis Upton Durance Institute Precident Aespermet bin Rheinscheld Tnterprisa Jani Blum Samuel Ricoh Sire WM Ringhtear Senehnreds Canelules Everses Tnstitutes Dingkine Cent Fendun Aizent Thay Institute

Get Jobs Prepare Work on TMi Welps Baral Men

Several men are described as bong pavers employnant by the Wily Service DP Department in repair beings made con tin arth Maule titres RYE Near the Gentral Mac Pod. The street it bemitted and ree lal with rhe dirtele turned sid lain OMR Tek fand hide.

LWA Wily Wowhh Tf Red Shiseiy Ser

Schorr Sensation In City League Shine Continues

Schorr maintains a high pace in the City League, connecting for three more pins and boosting his nine game average to 239. Teammate Judy Grover leads the scoring as Moores falls to the Grocers 3-0 with high marks from Foreman and Newman in Friday action.

Jabs Teany Ath Logan Jan Schorr Judy Grovers Totel Tye Judy Groce Rence Smith Johnsen Moores Hamilton Struble Burgesnee St. Clair Tes Newman Foreman

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Carr’s Husband

Mrs. George E. Carr hosted a Thursday evening dinner for her husband whose birthday falls the next day. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Kerley Mr. and Mrs. Terry McGovern and Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Webb.

George E. Carr John 5 Kerley Terry McGovern Clinton Webb

Fortameouth Debaters Win Tight High School Debate

Fortameouth debaters edged L. ALS by a narrow tar point margin Friday afternoon at Motadoyen Fielda. Milas Gayo Mooney Mies Barbara THT led the Fortameouth squad as they argued the resolution on state registration and unemployment policy.

Logan Caylesan High Mi Ohere Motadoyen Fielda Milas Gayo Mooney Mies Barbara Misa

Court attendance details at Logan High School event

The item notes a Monday attendance for a court-related event at Logan High School with a $9 fee. It mentions arrangements for attendees and references a judge named Haley and a presiding official, outlining procedural steps and concerns about a possible death outcome.

Cisses Chass Logan Rey Wellnan Othera Haley Veo

Unclear OCR historical item referencing multiple names and events

Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals such as Logan, Molly Riley, and Eden Kemper, with scattered references to fraud, a department, and social events. Specific facts are obscured by garbled characters, preventing a clear narrative or date.

Drom Corps Members Will Discuss Plans

Drom Corps members will meet at 7 evening to discuss planning and activities. The event aims to organize a program with stated aims and community involvement.

Drom Corps

Taxpayers Organize as Area Plans Tax Reform

Taxpayers of Troy Town and nearby areas plan a county meeting at Athens County high school to discuss new tax rates and the purpose of a taxpayers association. Speakers from several townships address unity and fiscal relief, noting tax reductions elsewhere and urging prudent spending to avert home foreclosures.

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