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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1927

Page

8

Six Hurt in Head-on Crash Near Logan

Six persons were injured, none seriously, when two cars collided head on on the Logan Nelsonville pike near the Frank Graham farm south of Logan at 2 30 Sunday afternoon. The injured include Mrs Lowell Stone and son Leavitt of Columbus and Inez Willeke Vera Kempton Eva Sailor and Marion Snyder of Glouster and Athens.

Logan Logan-Nelsonville Frank Graham Lowell Stone Leavitt Dangon Avenue Columbus Harvey Willike Inez Glouster Marion Snyder Vera Kempton Eva Sailor Athens Old Man's Cave Sailor Miss Willeke Stone

Tire thief foiled in attempt near West Front street

A tire thief was stopped early Friday morning when Paul Cruise ordered him to drop a spare from the H. H. Watson machine on West Front street. Cruise warned he would shoot if the tire was not surrendered.

Cruise Hocking Valley Watson Logan H. H. Watson West Front Street Paul Cruise

Miner Injured While Repairing Flooded Trestle at Carbon Hill

Logan July 11 Dallas Williams miner of this city suffered a crushed left foot while on a track laying crew at Carbon Hill Friday afternoon. A heavy railroad rail fell from a jack as miners repaired a washed out trestle from last month’s flood. Williams was released and taken to Logan where doctors found two broken bones.

Logan Dallas Williams Carbon Hill Williams

Honor Son's Birthday At Logan Chicken Dinner

Traffic Officer and Mrs. Joe Farbeann hosted a Sunday morning chicken dinner honoring their little son's birthday. Guests included Mrs. J. H. Farbeann from New Straitsville, Mrs. Kate Stowe and daughters Emma and Susanna, James Shriner from New Lexington, and Mrs. A. E. Wolfe with Isaac Wolfe of Logan.

Joe Farbeann J. H. Farbeann New Straitsville Kate Stowe Emma Susanna James Shriner New Lexington A. E. Wolfe Isaac Wolfe Logan

Fire Damages Wilkinson House in Carbon Hill

Fire believed caused by a defective flue damaged Roy Wilkinson’s home at Carbon Hill Friday afternoon. Neighbors forming a bucket brigade extinguished the blaze before it spread, with damage to the roof and upper story.

Wilkinson Logan Roy Wilkinson Carbon Hill

Capture of Fiske After Chase Near Haydenville

Bennett Fiske of Dorr Run was jailed Saturday night by Sheriff Lloyd and Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn after a chase south of Haydenville. He will face authorities on pending charges.

Chase Logan Bennett Fiske Dorr Run Lloyd Joe Farbearn Haydenville

Patrolman Molinar Outpaced by Youth in Chase

Cleveland July 19 Patrolman Ernest Molinar a former John Carroll track star was outdistanced by a youth he tried to arrest. The chase turned into a hurdles race as alleys and fences were used. A barking dog led to the youth’s arrest after he admitted that not all fast runners are in college.

Cleveland U.P Ernest Molinar John Carroll University Molimar

Rotary visit to Inter-city meeting in Logan

Athens Rotary members travel to Logan for an inter city meet under Logan Rotary auspices with Nelsonville Rotarians as guests. The program supports crippled children and features Edward Allen, founder of the organization, as speaker.

Athens Club Logan Athens Rotary Club Logan Rotary Club Nelsonville Rotarians Edward Allen Founder of Children

Hikers Bet Mrs Verner Tops Nation in Walking Race

North Carolina selects Mrs. R F Verner of Charlotte to challenge top hikers nationwide. She has defeated or surpassed notable figures including Eleanor Sears of Boston, claiming a unique speed and endurance record in cross country walking.

Driver Charged With Driving While Intoxicated After Crash

Fiske allegedly struck another car near the village and fled the scene. A traffic officer pursued and captured him, charging him with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene with damage.

Fiske

Judge urges discouragement of bumming trips among youths

Athens county probate judge Major S. M. Johnson warns that youths wandering on bumming trips foster vagrancy and mischief. He cites police inquiries, stranded youths in cities like New York, and cases of families funding returns from Arizona and other states. Prohibition officer N. K. Alderman echoes the nuisance and calls for banning the practice.

Major S. M. Johnson Athens County United States Johnson Mr. Johnson Judge Johnson Arizona State Reformatory N. K. Alderman Alderman

Funeral for George Wesley Six Held After Motorcycle Crash

In Chauncey on Saturday a large crowd gathered for the funeral of 24 year old George Wesley Six who died after his motorcycle skidded into a telephone pole on Converse street. Relatives and friends filled the First Christian church and Sunday school room for Rev Gilbert Courtney led services with a trio and Mrs Frank Millington at the piano. Burial followed at Nye Cemetery. Six leaves a wife and three children plus parents siblings and a grandmother. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Clark's Chapel with burial there. Mrs Ayers, 85, remained an inmate at the infirmary after a hip fracture from a chair fall.

Chauncey First Christian Church George Wesley Six Converse Street Gilbert Courtney Hazel Ruth Lahugh Charles Bradfield, Jr Frank Millington Nye Robert Phillips Charles V. Karns Donald Frazey Ervin Karns William Bruce Clarence Mullins Darrel Witham Clarence McCafferty Theodore Goodson Roger Boling Edward Minister, Jr Mike Leonard Six Dorothy Martin Nary Kathryn Richard Lee Wyona Mae Wesley Six Jacob Shaw Clark’s Chapel V. Ahlbrand

Georgia Evener Dies in Logan Hospital

Mrs Georgia Evener 38 wife of Thomas Evener of Chauncey died Sunday at 4 AM in Cherryington hospital Logan from inward goiter after illness. She leaves husband and children and is survived by sister Mrs Blanche Hartgrove. Funeral Tuesday 2 PM at Greenlawn Cemetery. Miss Coots daughter of the late Adam Coots.

Chauncey Georgia Evener Thomas Evener Cherrington Logan Evener Nelsonville Blanche Hartgrove Torade Greenlawn Cemetery

Loyal Woman's Circle Picnic for First Christian Class

The Loyal Woman's Circle of the First Christian Sunday school will hold its annual picnic supper and program at Mrs. M. J. Gardner's home Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. Attendees include members and former members and families. A silver offering will aid the treasury. committee chaired by Mrs. Charles Fiske is arranging details.

Chauncey Loyal Woman’s Circle The First Christian M. J. Gardner Treasury Charles Fiske Loyal Woman's Class

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Plains Church

The Plains Methodist Episcopal Woman's Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs. Fred Nida's home with hostesses Mrs. Richard Calhoun and Mrs. Thomas Cade. Devotions were led by Mrs. Theodore Nagle, and the program included a Bible story by Mrs. Day and a Standard Bearer segment. Attendees included Mrs. Orley Shrieves, Mrs. Cade, Mrs. Hamer, Mrs. Nagle, Mrs. Calhoun, Mrs. Bean, Mrs. Hartley, Mr. and Mrs. Day, and several others. The next meeting is August 2 at Mrs. Orley Shrieves's home.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Fred Nida Richard Calhoun Thomas Cade Theodore Nagle Nida Day Standard Bearer Society Orley Shrieves William Hamer George Bean Oliver Hartley I. P. Day Evelyn Aleshire Verna Nagle Dorothy Cade Wiedricka Nida Marie Aleshire Dean Don Nida

Chauncey Personal: Kaligeen Ferguson Visits Charleston

Miss Kaligeen Ferguson of Charleston West Virginia is visiting Chauncey and staying with Miss in Charleston.

Kaligeen Ferguson Charleston W. Va

Pioneer Dies After Fall at Athens County Home

Martha Ayers, a pioneer resident of Athens county, died at the Athens County Home in this city yesterday after a fall. She was known for early settlement work in the area and leaves surviving family members. The incident is under local inquiry with a coroner’s review pending.

Pioneer Chauncey Martha Ayers Athens County Yester

Local Names Visit Friends Across Town and Nearby

Rowena Shafer and Miss Lucille Jackson join Mrs Mabel Coots from Chauncey visiting old friends in Columbus and Glouster. Mr and Mrs B F Ferrer and Mr and Mrs Ray Parry with children tour Toledo relatives. William Ferrer joins Chauncey visit. Rev and Mrs V Rhibrand of Chauncey attend M E Sunday school in Millfield.

Rowena Shafer Lucille Jackson Mabel Coots Columbus Chauncey Glouster B. F. Ferrer Ray Parry Toledo William Ferrer V. Rhibrand M. E Millfield

Test Answers From Now You Ask One

A concise list answers questions on parks and terms. Wind Cave Park in the Black Hills is near the summer White House. Hot Springs Park in Arkansas is the oldest national park. Mt McKinley Park in Alaska hosts the highest North American peak. Mesa Verde Park in Colorado is known for cliff dwellings. Lassen Volcano Park in California has the only active volcano. Nota bene means note well. Neanderthal man refers to a prehistoric race with remains found near Neanderthal in the Rhine valley Germany.

Wind Cave Park Black Hills White House Hot Springs Park Arkansas Mt. McKinley Park Alaska North America Mesa Verde Park Colorado Lassen Volcano California U. S N. B Neanderthal Rhine Valley Germany

Mathematics and science terms and definitions

An isosceles triangle has two equal sides and two equal angles. A young pigeon is called a squab. Water is composed of about 11 percent hydrogen and 89 percent oxygen by weight.

Church at Talybont on Usk measured in feet

A Swansea report notes a church building dedication at Talybont on Usk with dimensions of 24.5 feet in length and 15.5 feet in width.

Swansea Wales Talybont-on-Usk

McCoy's Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain

An advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a solution for thin ness claiming they add flesh and improve attractiveness. It guarantees a minimum five pound gain after four 60 cent boxes or two one dollar boxes with a full refund if not satisfied.

McCoy America

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Logan Sunday Charles Bensonhaver Ewing Frank Brown Front Mulberry Streets Bensonhaver Brown Front Street Mulberry Street Miner Sol Royal Observatory Giggieswick Yorkshire Ohio Florence Victor and Clive Brook Jack Holt Mysterious Rider Zane Grey North Carolina R. F. Verner Charlotte Eleanor Sears Boston Pedestrienne Pickett Logan Hospital Miss Coots Adam Coots Missionary Society Jantzen Zenner Busse’s Taxi Line Pythian Theatre Bidg Logan, Ohio Buss Woodruff Prop Whippet Logan Overland CO the City News Agency Ohio Transit John Gilbert and Greta Gardon Bierly Merchants Bank Vik ‘At Athens Home Telephone Co Belle Bennett M’coy Gilbert Redpath Chautauqua Dry Cleaners Paramount Picture Athens County Savings & Loan Company Lostro Athens, Ohio F. E. Goldsberry Sec’y
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