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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1929
Page
10
A double play by Keller in the third halted a Catholic threat as an extra innings game tested nerves. The report notes a 2 to 2 tie and hints at financial concerns and potential recalls affecting Mrs. Simpson amid church faction discussions.
Logan July 18 A four months' leave has been granted for Frances Simpson, Red Cross worker for the Episcopalians, Catholics, and Kiwanis, with a plan to place the department on a sound financial basis. Mrs. Simpson’s departure follows 52 reasons and 2,437 visits involving 1,054 people assisted in Hocking County.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sella Fowler Schwefel wife of the late Rev Ernst W Schwefel longtime Athens Presbyterian pastor were held at 4 pm in the Athens Church. Burial followed at West Union Street Cemetery. She died Thursday at her son in law Ellis Ames Ballard's Philadelphia home aged 87. She leaves three daughters Mrs Tillis Ames Ballard Philadelphia Mrs J W Fay Brooklyn and Mrs Clyde Brown New York all former Ohio University students. The pastor's widow spent years in Athens and later lived with children in Philadelphia and New York. Funeral arrangements were by Ezra Walker Athens.
Logan July 13 report shows 4 11 clubs in Hocking County held forty June meetings with an average attendance. clothing clubs led with 20 meetings and 688 girls. Lang notes upcoming attendance contests and a three month campaign to boost memberships. Logan July 18 notes 23 township clubs with 284 youth members, an increase of five clubs and about 2 percent. The Jolly Sewing club in Enterprise hosts 27 girls. Lang directs the program with Kal- and local leaders.
In Logan on Friday at 5 30 p m Mrs Edward Myers was struck and knocked down by a car as she stood at the curb preparing to cross Boat Main Street. Her injuries were reported as not serious and she was attended at the Mc Viride residence.
Nobre Donson is back in the Hocking County Jail awaiting arraignment on auto theft charges. Gilbert Hoy, held in Canton for Box Industrial School officials after their escape and recapture, faces transfer back to the state institution. Officers report Hoy aided the escape by manipulating locks, while questions linger about possible accomplices.
Perry Fairfield and Muskingum Counties report the wheat harvest in full blast with excellent yields. Farmers say wheat clover and oat crops this year will surpass any previous season.
The entry presents a sequence of five words TAME TIME TILE WILE WILD as the solution to today’s Letter Golf puzzle, highlighting a pattern of changing one letter to form related terms.
Ford Turner, formerly of Bremen and now resident of Sweetwater Texas, has been elected president of the Boy Scouts of America Association. The article notes tips to prevent streaks when washing delicate dresses by thorough rinsing and blotting with tissue or towels to absorb extra moisture.
South Carolina sees a heavy boll weevil outbreak with two counties averaging 70 weevils per acre and 11 counties reporting 330 weevils per acre. The highest infestation was in Semter County.
Persistent rains in the past week slow progress on road resurfacing and grading in Washington Township Benton Township and Locking County. Officials say the Goat Run road and Thompson road works are planned to start pending supervision by trustees and the county engineer.
July 13 report states James and Dan purchased Logan Restaurant from Mrs. Strausbaugh who had run it for years. They rename the venue the Reedy Restaurant. The former founder Larry Laird sold to Mrs. Strausbaugh when leaving for Lancaster. Guests included Whosit club members and friends of Mrs. Palaisky of Miami, Florida during a bridge evening with lunch served. Better Home Makers discussed nutrition at Mrs. Tranter’s Strawberry Ridge home with readings by Mrs. George and Mrs. Miles Graham. Mrs. George Schwall and Mrs. Ulsworth Sheinscheld won a contest. other guests listed.
Logan reporter notes Judge A M Ellinger warned parents of possible charges for contributing to the delinquency of minors when a fourteen year old girl is kept in regular company with a young man. The affidavit and investigation stressed that fourteen is the legal limit for matrimony with parental consent. The piece also mentions a Lancaster Camp Grounds picnic with local attendees and visitors to Columbus.
July 13 1921 registration papers and bills of sale must be carried by every motorist. Mrs Della Hansel, local registrar, says these two papers must be in the same name. Surveys will check that the rule is followed.
Logan unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will send a delegation led by Mrs. Irma Powis to the state convention in Akron. Other participants include Mrs. Clinton Sebo, Mrs. Arthur Dollmatsch, and Ass Emma Hall, with alternates Mrs. Harold W. Larimer, Mrs. Murl Vermueller, and Miss Florence Bort. The local unit maintains membership near last year’s total.
Logan July 13 fire probes at the Woodgeard home in Benton Township span Thursday and Friday.Deputy state fire marshals and Prosecutor Phil Henderson led the grand jury inquiry at the courthouse to consider possible indictment based on testimony. The Woodgeard house was destroyed two months earlier. neighbors could not save it as the blaze progressed.
Two wells are being drilled near Hayesdenville by the newly formed Columbus Consolidated Petroleum Inc chartered by the Secretary of State. John J. Wykesker of this city is listed among the incorporators. the company allegedly formed for 60000 dollars and reportedly leased 1506 to 1000 acres in Hocking County. THOUSANDS HOMELESS Hutchinson Kans July 13. U P. Two thousand homes are wrecked by a 20 mph current from Cow Creek. Hutchinson under partial martial law as residents become homeless.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports cotton acreage in 1928 rose about 11.1 percent from 1927. Approximately 46,700,000 acres were planted last year.
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