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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1930

Page

12

Canfield Sentenced To Ohio Penitentiary Term

Arch Canfield was sentenced by Judge Harley Whitcraft to fifteen months in the Ohio Penitentiary plus a $400 fine and costs for manufacturing distilled liquor. He admitted the still and keg found near the premises, while his attorney argued others involved were not guilty. The defense requested a lesser sentence. a motion for a new trial was denied.

Frank Redfern Whitcraft Canilell Sui Canfield Sire of Canfield Ihrem

Clyde Hill Dies After Oil Field Accident

Clyde Hill died at 3 30 a m Monday after an automobile accident near Wellston. He suffered spinal injuries and was paralyzed, national physicians report. Hill had lived in the city for years and worked as a late builder in oil fields across neighboring counties. He leaves a son Oakland Chicago and a daughter Emiline Cole of Smithfield. The body was taken to a local mortuary for burial preparation. Funeral arrangements are by his children.

Logan Circle Hill Cherrington Moenal Wellston Hill Oakland Chicago Emiline Cole Smithfield

Sawyer Burned by Firecracker Incident

A man named Sawyer was burned when an explosive firecracker was thrown from a car, striking his face and causing injuries. The incident occurred in a street confrontation, with bystanders reporting the attack and authorities investigating the matter.

Sawyer Dung

Firecracker Incident Injures Coach Sawyer. Logan Police Nab Suspect

July 3 reports say Coach Ted Sawyer suffered a severe facial burn when a firecracker from a passing car exploded near him as he walked home from the Apple Orchard Golf Course with two companions. The license number was obtained and Wilford Bowlby of Pear City was jailed. he denies throwing the cracker and named two companions for questioning.

Bowlby

Loyal Daughters 4-H Club Plans July Play

Loyal Daughters 4-H club discussed plans for presenting two short plays at a meeting held at Mrs. J A Bell Ath ens Route 7. A recreational hour followed the business session and the next meeting is set for July 12 at the home of the Misses Rolin-20m.

Loyal Daughters J. A. Bell Athens Rolin

Hangman Collapses After Trapping Ontario Murder

Arthur Ellis, hangman for Ontario, collapsed the day after springing the trap. Mike Smith clung to innocence regarding the murder charge that sent him to execution. Tom Meany's bid for freedom dimmed by word of a pardon report from Quentin Priestley at prison. Governor Young announced the forestry policy changes amid chaotic details.

Hamilton Log Angeles Tom Meoney Cho Tute Pardon Beard Quentin Pricen Gov. C. C. Young T

Bee in Car Triggers Chain Collision Near Nelsonville

Mrs Rupert Fmbrey of Glouster and Granville Harlin were injured Sunday afternoon in a collision after a bee entered a car near Nelsonville four miles south of the city. They received medical aid at Cherrington Hospital and were released to go home.

Logan Rupert Fmbrey Glouster Granville Harlin Nelsonville Cherrington Herta

City boards discuss street work and new drainage board

The city considers repairs on Roosevelt Drive north approach and sidewalks on East State Street. A storm drainage board is formed with John Finsterwald Frank Prielipa and Wil Crossen to assess property costs, with measures to adjust assessments and save costs for Ohio University and other districts.

Ari H. Teasley Dres RO. Hopkins Roosevelt Drive Athens Richland Avenue Cis John W. Belin East Statetreet Charles Bethel West Washington Street Joan W. Dowl Lash Street Bar-Gie John Finsterwald Frank PB. Prilipa Wil Crossen Stewart Street Ohio University

Athens City Hall Debates District Costs and City Debt

City officials report that property owners in the Stewart Street District bear heavier costs for improvements, with 80 percent of expenses borne by them. An advance $4504 was approved for city service and safety departments, to be repaid with the semi annual tax settlement. Mayor Wool proposes purchasing the Frank Hewry farm to control waterworks wells and allow future well construction. Public Utilities Commission fixes a valuation on the gas company, and roadway projects include 7,407 gallons of road oil purchase and resurfacing plans for Darth Court Street and West Union Street funded by motor tax and state support.

Ike Proiela Ely Stewart Street Griff H. Evang Woo Treasury President Street Sitnis Ayor Wood Shimeeit Jess Fres Leenseid Wool Frank Hewry Nate Weet Win Waurworks Mayer Sated Iit Ibs Etrould Conedt Bolin Athens Qeriy Ghia Weel Cmte Public Utilities Commission Bolt Stintures Piore Darth Court Street Cound West Union Street Union Topot Herrord Bridge Callus Columbus Yatend Wollins

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