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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1935

Page

14

Murray City Man Testifies in 2nd Degree Murder Trial

Joe Chivers of Murray City described years of threats from John Maraz and a rock and knife clash earlier, saying he fired to scare and protect himself after Maraz advanced armed with a club. The trial ended with final arguments and a judge’s decision due Saturday.

Logan Joe Chivers Murray City John Maraz Harley M. Whitcraft Chivers Maras Maraz Addie Scott Elza Sapp Joe Farbearn

Births and local notices from Logan district

Birth announcements list a son born July 6 to Mr and Mrs Charles Avker of Zanesville Avenue and a daughter born July 7 to Mr and Mrs Fred Miller of West Hunter Street, plus a daughter born July 6 to Mr and Mrs Herbert Richards. Rotarians dinner to honor a team captain led by Charles Breene after an attendance contest won over L K Sowalter. Fifteen relief directors of the Southeastern Ohio District met to discuss relief program. Rescue at Old Man's Cave prompted plans to build a bridge across the gorge. construction by Camp Hocking enrollees. Car shop inspection of the railroad conducted by W L Culver and B Hitech.

Logan Charles Breene L. K. Sowalter

County adds new truck maintainer on Carbor Hill road

In Hocking County a new truck maintainer began operation Monday on Carbor Hill road after the county commissioners ordered the equipment. The Gordonii Company vacated the Arcade building suite which is now being repainted.

Logan Gordonii Company Logan —Hocking County Carbor Hill Road County 7 Commissione.a

Robin Shooter Fined in Court Plea of Guilty

Logan Cliff Starkey pleaded guilty to shooting robins and was fined $25 plus costs in Magistrate C. T. Stephenson's court. He was placed under arrest by Deputy Protector Edward Eberst.

Eagles Lose to Carpenters Maytags in 12-4 Defeat

Logan reports the Eagles led 3-0 in the second before fading. Carpenters Maytags pitcher Krumiaus struggled early then allowed five runs. Horn cleared the bases with a three RBI double. Mason, Sickles, Adair and Allen fueled a seven run fifth inning before Krannitz relieved.

Logan Carpenter Eagles Krumiaus Horn Mason Sickles Adair Allen Eifth Krannitz Krumiauf

Resolution of Respect For Weis Is Adopted

Logan City council adopted a Resolution of Respect for Frank Weis who died at his home Sunday. A recess followed and a successor to Weis for the remainder of the term will be considered, likely a Republican appointee, at the next meeting.

Logan Frank Weis Weis

Carpenters Player Wrenches Knee at Athletic Field

During a Tuesday game at Athletic Field Kerwood Fickle suffered a right knee injury and retired from play. R. Ryan, works division director, is in Columbus reviewing proposed projects for Hocking and Pickaway Counties under his supervision.

Logan Athletic Field Carpenters Kerwood Fickle R. Ryan Columbus Hocking Pickaway Counties

Local Residents Released After Hospital Stays

Logan Tom Monroe of Columbia survived injuries from a motor accident near Enterprise and left Cherington Hospital on Monday. Ethelbert Horn of Greendale was discharged after an appendicitis operation two weeks earlier.

Logan Tom Monroe Columbia Enterprise Cherrington Hospital Eithelburt Horn Greendale

Local Social Notes From Middleport And Area

Bradbury Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ohlinger visited his parents in Middleport over the weekend. Mrs G C Russell stayed with friends in Columbus from Thursday to Saturday. Mr and Mrs Howard Stover of Middleport hosted weekend guests in their home. Mr and Mrs Victor Hysell of Pomeroy spent the Fourth with Mr and Mrs T V King. Mrs Orine Wears returned from Virginia after her father death. Local workers join Pom eroy brewery project. Billy Russell found a large Black Widow spider while repairing his porch.

Lloyd Ohlinger O. T. Ohlinger Middleport G. C. Russell Columbus Howard Stover Milton Russell Victor Hysell Pomeroy T. V. King Orine Wears Virginia Leland Martin Wilbur Maning Delbert Russell Charles Neal Lester Baily Billy Russell

Keeler Resigns Jackson High Post for Park College Professorship

Keeler a Gallia Countian native and Jackson High School faculty member resigns to join Park College Parkville Missouri as professor. Brother of Gallia County Auditor Emmet D. Keeler, he is a graduate of G A H B and Rio Grande College and studied at Ohio State University and the University of Chicago as he expects to earn his doctorate.

Gallipolis Vernon LD. Keeler Jackson High School Park College Parkville Kansas City Keeler Gallia County Emmet D. Keeler G.A.H.B Rio Grande Colleg Ohio State University University of Chicago

Logan to Remodel Pythian Theater for September Reopening

Logan Holding Company directors will approve remodeling plans this evening for the Pythian Theater to reopen September 1 under Springfield lessee Chackeres Theater Inc. Six workers began removing 500 seats as work begins next week with James I Barnes Co of New York handling the contract. Local labor to be used and materials locally sourced where possible. Estimated cost 15 000 to 18 000 dollars. A neon lit modern marquee will replace the front facade with paneled lobby walls and sunken display cases.

Ohio

Buchtel Men Jailed After Iron Theft Arrest

Logan officers arrested George Rife and Carl Smathers of Buchtel hours after they sold 8 500 pounds of iron to a Nelsonville dealer. Deputies traced the stolen iron to a New York Coal Company mine in Ward Township, leading to the arraignment for petit larceny. Both pleaded guilty and were fined 25 dollars plus costs. In Longstreth, a 4 H sewing club was formed under Miss Mary Elizabeth Hansei with Ruth Harris as advisor and Ida Waugh as president.

Logan George Rife Carl Smathers Buchtel Nelsonville Newton Spencer New York Coal Company Ward Township B. Whitehart

Community Notes From New Straitsville Weekend Visits

Residents and visitors share weekend arrivals departures and small gatherings. Akron couple Mr and Mrs William Mitchell visit Edward and Jennie Mills. Dr Timberman of Newark attends church with family. other locals travel to Cleveland Cherrington Portsmouth Midland and Columbus for visits operations and events.

New Straitsville William Mitchell Akron Edward Mills Matthew Breeze Jennie Breeze Cleveland Mildred Blankenship Timberman Newark J. B. Hardin Hannibal

Keller Blosser Nuptials in Simple Logan Church Ceremony

Miss Mary Keller daughter of Jacob Keller Midland Place and Clarence Blosser son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Blosser united in marriage at St. Matthew Lutheran Church Logan. Rev Amos L Heyde performed the ceremony. They will reside on Midland Place after a wedding trip to Northern Michigan.

Logan Amos L. Heyde St. Matthew Lutheran Church Mary Keller Jacob Keller Midland Place Clarence Blosser Calvin Blosser Kathryn Johnson Charles Keller Russell Keyes Jennie Nye Portsmouth Michigan I. W. Hartman Mt. Pleasant Blosser

Logan Society Dinner Parties and Bridge Club Gatherings

Logan residents host a dinner party at North Market Street with Attorney Albert Savoy and family, Rev R C Baby lon and others. social groups meet for bridge at Warner Ave and North Street with members from Logan and surrounding areas. Attendees include local and visiting guests from Columbus Tokyo Louisville and Lancaster.

Logan Visitors Reach Coal Gate For Chivers Trial

Logan native Isiaah Spencer, unable to visit for six months, comes Tuesday to see his son Deputy Sheriff Newton Spencer and attend the Chivers trial. 4 H Club camp at Williams Va. ended due to infantile paralysis prompting C Zeigier to return home. Harold Heinlein injured when a pony stepped on his right foot. Rev Amos L Heyde and family plan a two week Lakeside vacation with a house on wheels. G E Carr to return from the National Education Association meeting in Denver and Ft Collins Colo. Mrs Chester Miller travels toWaverly for a few days with her parents J T Gibson. Harold and Mrs Zeig visit Frederickstown and Mt Vernon over the weekend. she stays a few days. Mrs O F Wills returns from a Lake Nipissing Canada fishing trip with brother W R Leonard.

Isiaah Spencer Coal Gate Logan Newton Spencer Chivers C. W. Zeigier Williams Harold Heinlein Amos L. Heyde Lakeside G. E. Carr Ing National Educational Association Denver Rotary Club Ft. Collins Colo Chester Miller Waverly J. T. Gibson Harold Zeig Frederickstown Mt. Vernon

Surprise Birthday Party for Winona Frazier

Winona Frazier, eight, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Frazier, received a surprise party Saturday from two to four PM. Guests included Jean Foreman June Ralston Jean Blosser Leroy Esther and Catherine Lindsey Marion and Dale Shultz Bobby Allen Dorothy Boyd Louise Lehman Irene Miller Louise Schmitter Betty Donna Jean and Bobby Gordon Imogene Wilma and Franklin Frazier. Refreshments were served by Mrs Frazier assisted by Mia Cora Schulty and Mrs Donald Gordon.

Jean Foreman June Ralston Jean Blosser Leroy Esther Catherine Lindsey Marion Dale Shultz Bobby Allen Dorothy Boyd Louise Lehman Irene Miller Louise Schmitter Betty Donna Jean Bobby Gordon Imogene Wilma Franklin Frazier Frazier Mia Cora Schulty Donald Gordon

Railroad shop activity shows higher 1935 work levels

Indications grow that C. and O. Railroad labor and repairs in Logan are up from 1934 as repair material issued for local shops has about doubled. More cars are being handled weekly than in 1934, signaling rising activity.

LOGAN

Logan Club Sees Members Visit Grand Rapids Trip

Mrs. Raymond Bierly and daughters Elinor Jean and Betty returned home after a three week visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Strain in Grand Rapids Michigan. The Strains accompanied them to Toledo where they were met by Mr. Bierly for a weekend visit with Mr. and Mrs. John McQuade and children. Mrs. McQuade is Mrs. Bierly's sister.

Raymond Bierly Elinor Jean Betty Charles Strain Grand Rapids Mich Bierly Toledo John McQuade Mrs. Bierly

Loomis Wins Contract for Marion Grade School Addition

Logan William Loomis, local contractor, awarded the 3155 dollar contract to add one brick building room to Central Grade School in Marion Township. Work to include inside toilets with a reservoir and is expected to be finished by September opening. NEW PLYMOUTH Center Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church hosts homecoming and basket dinner on Sunday July 21 with Rev. Charlies L. Pfaltzgraff of Germantown Ohio as former pastor.

Logan William Loomis Marion Township New Plymouth—Center Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church Charlies L. Pfaltzgraff Germantown Ohio

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de ‘Ciaslave Whitcraft Scott Phil A. Henderson Nellis Smith Vivian Peacock Velma Brown Emma Shaffer Donald Cook Helen Cunningham Maggie Shuttleworth Thes Southeastern Ohio Weistrict Heridgoe Bathtub W. L. Culver B. Hitech Krevainting Office Robin Shooter Game Protector Bird Maytag Bradbury Buchtel Wen New Strattsville Theo. White Charles Hazelton Ralph McAnnon Priscilla Joseph Stroupe Midland Clyde White Barberton Levi Palmer C. D. Strain Gertrude Charlies White East Fultonham Chester Wade Lillian Hunter Jack Hunter Hunter D. B. Blankenship A. L. Kreutzer Marietta Kreutzer Cincinnati Fred Blankenship Robert James McNamee Margaret Mills West Main Street McNamee Holiness Church Logan Fairgrounds Logan Society Minette Mary McKay Albert Savoy James R. C. Babylon North Market Street Savoy Logan High School Lillian Cunningham Lancaster McCray Hobart Weltner Denzil Weltner Ray Raney Tokyo Alice Raney George Burberry John Frazier the Plains Kenneth West Hunter Street Coulters Fred Burchfield Howard Kirk Kenneth Coulter Bellville N. J Coulter Burchfield Bridge Club N. N. Bridge Club Florence Powers Warner Ave Helen Ward George Cheshire Collins Cochran Orla Miller Margaret Soliday Helen Johnson Marie Frasch Powers Miller Winorlose Club Winorlose Bridge Club Curtis Cole North Street Mildred Lehman Ruth Heft Louise McCluskey Davenport J. D. Yocum Mechanicsburg MeCluskey Ed Rodewig Yocum M. H. Cherrington Logan Home Telephone Company Noble Farm Washington Township C. E. Lyke Charles J. F. Rutgers Emma Petty Jennie Noble Margaret Hartman Ruth Bloomfield Theresa Glass Mary Rutter Edna Smith Mae Wood Winona Frazier The F. J. Beasley Co Athens, Ohio Sport Oxfords Zenners Optometric Service Court St Athens Logan Clubs Loomis D. C. Hyde Jan Castle Ij Wednesp Jean Stra Rudy Ra Nine Messenger Junior
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