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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1928
Page
14
Logan July 7 announcement states Robert W. Lang county extension agent has been reassigned to Hocking County for another year. He led extension work here four years focusing on 4 H clubs and farmer outreach with growing club membership. Farmers praise Lang for boosting rural programs and leadership.
Juanita Jones, field secretary for a national group, opposes Smith while a local Democrat warns the state will back Hoover for the presidency due to Smith's wet stance. She says the youth learns alcohol has no place in this motor and air age.
Laura Rarick, daughter of Imond and J Rarick, was injured when struck and knocked down by an automobile on a Columbus street. The elder Stewart and his son Lloyd were bound over to the grand jury on charges of pointing firearms at Ronald Allen, who fled after the incident. Allen reportedly drove away as the Stewarts pursued him, with Harley Stewart allegedly tossed from a moving car and the elder Stewart firing at the fleeing vehicle. Rarick’s injury is described as a fractured leg.
Jack Baker son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Baker of North Market street is recovering from a blow to the right eye received earlier this week while playing on the Logan athletic field. Lee Larimer accidentally struck him with a swinging golf club. several stitches closed the wound below the eye though sight remained intact.
Kerwood Martin of Columbus formerly of this city remains in serious condition after an operation Friday for removal of two tumors affecting the kidney. The World War veteran was taken to a hospital two weeks ago for gallbladder surgery but a large jejystic tumor involving bone and kidneys was found. Hope for recovery exists, with his parents Judge F. P. Martin and Mrs. Martin and other relatives traveling to Columbus Friday morning with Mr and Mrs Samuel Blim, Mrs Martin's parents.
Maynard Davis was committed to Athens State Hospital after being brought from Chillicothe by sheriff. The case follows a grand jury inquiry in Ross County regarding a late December alleged assault on a 12 year old girl in Adelphi. Counsels sought charges in the probate court but were denied. the complaint was filed in Ross County and sent to the seeking court.
State examiners found recoveries of 3880 and adjustments totaling 10990 plus illegal payments of 29501.45 in an audit of Elyria city offices. Veteran news writer W H Ackerjammers reported to the state bureau that he fell Friday while showing his lawn on West Main Street and was bruised but not seriously injured.
Fanny Davey of Jacksonville and her daughter Miss Mary K Davey spent Thursday and Friday in Logan visiting relatives. Miss Davey formerly served as Logan prosecuting attorney for part of two terms and later worked in Washington D C for a congressman before returning to establish a home with her family.
Washington forecast predicts unsettled weather with showers Friday or Saturday. Temperatures mostly above normal, cooler Tuesday and Wednesday, warmer Thursday or Friday, and generally mild Monday. Local survey indicates possible changes in conditions early in the week.
A tornado swept through here today causing heavy damage to farm and railroad property. Only minor injuries were reported.
Barbara Hartman Hartman was granted a divorce from Henry Hartman in Common Pleas court by Judge Har M Whitcraft. Neglect listed as ground. alimony of $10 weekly arranged in installments. custody of two children awarded to Barbara. Also notes arrests and pleas in related cases with local court mentions.
Logan subject, held on $500 bond before Judge Harley M, pleads not guilty to charges of possessing intoxicating liquor and related counts in Pike Run.
Logan July 7 A painter Harry Everett fell 18 feet from a ladder while painting the F J Courter residence on East Front street Saturday morning. He landed on both wrists breaking small bones and was bruised and shaken. He is home at the Hartley residence and being cared for by Dr A K Smith.
Judge Whitcraft heard the motion to strike parts of Isaac Brown vs Logan Clay Product Co. The $25,000 damages suit claims Brown was discharged after fourteen years as a breach of a prior employment agreement related to personal injuries. Plaintiff argues discharge last year violated that agreement. defense lawyers are M A Daugherty Lancaster Forest Weinrich and H E Sparnow. plaintiff's counsel Edwin D Ricketts and Eugene Wright.
Ledy J. M. Kaufman announces a two day fair with new sights and features beyond past events. Free attractions and exhibits planned to draw crowds, with guests urged to mark the date for an engaging outing. The organizer vows high effort and expense to ensure success.
Logan July 7 Stepgar reports Green tounehie citizens seek the sentiment on consolidating four district schools into a four room building. Three board members opposed earlier when the issue was raised and petitions claim over half the students signed. The board faces two plans one room at Smiths district with repairs at Gribe Pattonville and Shaw or a new four room school within the four-district area.
Edward Logan seven son of Prudence Thompson is reported seriously ill at his mother's home after a relapse from pneumonia two weeks after initial illness. Public health notices mention a word puzzle and unrelated letter groupings in the same clipping.
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