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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1928

Page

10

Rain Dampens Attendance At Old Man's Cave Events

Heavy rains Sunday reduced crowds at Old Man's Cave and the Rockhouse in Logan. Dirt roads became slick, limiting auto travel. Roadwork near Gibisonville will continue to improve the route. In probate court, Henry Trimmer's will creates a trust for the widow, with modest gifts to a nephew and church trustees, and after her death the estate goes to Martha and Homer Hansel. A codicil in 1926 adds 2990 to Homer Hansel on his majority, with H. G. Hansel as executor and trustee.

Martha J. Hansel Homer G. Hansel F. P. Martin Is. K. Martin Homer Emerson Hansel H. G. Hansel Adam Schaal George Kelch Merritt Wonn

Book Review at Union Meeting Critiques Catholic and American Thought

The Rev. C. M. Coulter reviewed Winfred E. Garrison’s Catholicism and the American Mind at a union service in the Presbyterian church. He praised the Catholic position’s sincerity but condemned calls to brand dissenters as religious bigots. The review highlighted the Religious Book Club selection and noted clergy and lay leaders in attendance.

C. M. Coulter Winfred Ernest Garrison Presbyterian Church Garrison Coulter Religious Book Club 8. Parkes Cadman Francis J. McConnell Brent Mary E. Wooley Harry Emerson Fosdick M. E. Chanley Robert P. Tompkins

Tree limbs trimmed after wind toppled globe on South Congress

City service department workers trimmed limbs on the southeast corner of South Congress and West Upion streets after Friday night winds. A globe on a lamp standard was broken when branches blew against it, according to Director of Public Service G. M. Romine.

South Congress West Upion City Service Department Public Service G. M. Romine

Polluting Streams Described In Sermon at Presbyterian Church

In Logan on July 23 Rev Henry L Geddes denounced the practice of industries dumping poison into rivers and cities turning sewage into streams. He urged scientific methods to end pollution and restore streams to purity and wholesomeness.

Prosector Henderson Keeps Alligator as Pet in Logan

Prosecutor Phil A. Henderson owns a live alligator kept in a small pool on the rear lawn of the Henderson home on West Main street Logan. He acquired the reptile while in Miami to attend the grand lodge of Elks as a delegate and had it shipped to Logan for display and curiosity among friends.

Logan Phil A. Henderson Canfield W. A. Henderson West Main Street Miami Fla Grand Lodge of Elks Mr. Henderson

Hoover plans series of political conferences with leaders

The Campaign Log notes Herbert Hoover will meet Republican leaders starting with Senator Hiram Johnson today. Governor Smith plans talks with eastern leaders this week and aims to determine the scope of his campaign tour, including a meeting with Governor Ritchie of Maryland. A Republican committee begins collecting small donations for the Hoover-Curtis fund.

Herbert Hoover Hiram Johnson Smith Ritchie Maryland Hoover-Curtis Fund

Wilbur Tours Wisconsin En Route to Palo Alto

Secretary of the Navy Wilbur and his wife arrive in Superior Wisconsin on the way to Cedar Island Lodge to meet President and Mrs Coolidge at the summer White House. He plans to report recent Nicaragua political developments and heads to the Pacific coast for Hoover notification ceremonies. The Nicaraguan situation is described as encouraging.

Superior Wis U.P Wilbur Cedar Island Lodge

Prisoner Charles H. Lewis Freed in Columbus Homecoming

Charles H. Lewis a former police man who killed Leo Wade and was committed to Lima state hospital for the criminal insane was released and returned home in Columbus after passing several sanity tests.

Columbus U.P Charles H. Lewis Leo Wade Lima State Hospital Lewis

Lightning Strikes Logan Home Injuring Mrs Klein Schmidt

During a Friday evening electrical storm in Logan a bolt struck the home of Jacob Kleinschmidt on East Main street. Mrs. Kleinschmidt and her son Robert were inside. she was shocked while Robert escaped unharmed. A chimney top was knocked off and other minor damage occurred.

Logan Jacob Kleinschmidt East Main Street

New York Man Sues Over 340.75 Debt in Local Court

Gordon B. Lyons of New York sues Leon Franks store proprietor in Logan seeking a judgment of 340.75 to satisfy an outstanding account. Case filed in common pleas court by a capital city law firm this past Saturday.

Logan Gordon B. Lyons New York Leon Franks Common Pleas Court

One-Way Traffic Plan Saves Detour Through The Plains

Lancaster street and Courtney Hill road will stay open to one way traffic to Second street during repairs. Small detour via Central avenue and Athens will replace the Plains road route. Contracts for both projects to be sold Friday July 27 with work starting immediately, state highway official John Dowler said.

Lancaster Street Courtney Hill Road Second Street John Dowler State Highway Department Plains Road Dowler Central Avenue Athens Lancaster Courtney Hill

Case Dismissed by Whitcraft in Nungester Trial

In Logan on July 23 Judge Harley M. Whitcraft found Rancie Nungester not guilty of possession of intoxicating liquor. The ruling concluded the evidence did not prove he knew the liquor was in the car. Arch Nungester pleaded guilty to possession and transportation and was fined $150 on each charge.

J. P. Miller

Sunday visits and relatives noted in Columbus Logan area

Mr and Mrs J E Phillips of Columbus visited their son Joe Phillips and family on Warner avenue in Logan Sunday. Seth Sloan George Burgess and John Struble attended the Nell park ball game in Columbus Sunday afternoon. Dr and Mrs Robert P D Green and daughter Roberta from Cynthiana Ky visited Mr and Mrs W P Heft and Ruth Heft in Columbus Thursday. Mrs Frank Harden went to Columbus Monday to visit sister Syron Moorehead for two days. Roy Tracy and children Ruth and Roy Jr of Hill street and Bernard Wysong of Ft Hayes hotel Columbus stayed with J J Elder at their country home near the city.

J. E. Phillips Columbus Logan Joe Phillips Warner Avenue Seth Sloan George Burgess John Struble Nell Park Robert PD Green Roberta Cynthiana W. P. Heft Dauhter Ruth Heft Florence Bort Won S. Bortner William McCormick Frank Harden Syron Moorehead Roy Tracy Ruth and Roy Hill Street Bernard Wysong Ft. Hayes Hotel J. J. Elder

Drifted men picked up off Florida after seven days adrift

The steamship Manchuria of the Pan American line reported it rescued two men about 95 miles off St. Augustine Florida after seven days adrift in a motor boat. Refugees were Charles Stone a white man and Aaron Cox a Black man. The ship is due in New York tomorrow.

New York Manchuria Pan-American Line California St. Augustine Fla Charlies Stone Aaron Cox

Miners Seem Set to Propose Secession Movement

In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on July 28 3 a secession of anthracite mine workers from the United Mine Workers of America is proposed by Stanley Figlock who leads a revival movement. Seven teen locals have commissioned him to protect the secession effort and coordinate the plan.

Wilkes-Barre United Mine Workers of America Stanley Figlock Figlock

Stage Another Raid On Sunday Shows

Martins Ferry officials to arraign two theater managers and four employees for operating Sunday shows. The theaters were closed after police raids. this marks the fifth raid on Sunday screenings.

Martins Ferry U.P

Five civil suits filed for damages after mob attack near St Clairsville

Five lawsuits totaling $5,000 are brought against the county by Calvin White C J Burley George White and Frank Kinter all of Glen Robbins. They accuse a mob of about 200 unlawfully assembled men of beating and attacking them at the Lorain Coal Dock mine near the Barton road and National Pike. Two suits involve Calvin White over damages to his sedan claimed as a total wreck. The Baine mine is operating as an open shop with many former workers returning after sixteen months idle.

ST. Clairsville Calvin White C. J. Burley George White Frank Kinter Glen Robbins Lorain Coal & Dock Company Barton Road National Pike Baine

Two Are Fined In Athens Courts

Luther Wade of Canaanville pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace Car H Porter on intoxication charges and was fined 50 plus costs and jailed until payment. Jesse Petty, Ohio University student, pleaded guilty to speeding before Justice of the Peace Felix Riley and was fined 10 plus costs. arrest by Traffic Officer W C Ator on the Athens Nelsonville road yesterday.

Luther Wade Canaanville Justice of the Peace H. Porter Clifford Laughlin Mabel Norris Felix Riley Jesse Petty Ohio University W. C. Ator Petty Athens Nelsonville

Lightning Incidents Injure Teen in Newport

A bolt struck a light fixture in Miss Geneva Mayer's room in Newport, knocking a silver vanity case from her hand. The 17 year old suffered only a slight shock and was not seriously harmed.

Cincinnati Geneva Mayer Newport

Wreck Causes Large Loss As Livestock Destroys Railcar

A Louisville and Nashville freight wreck near Rocky Hill Kentucky killed two Negro workers and hundreds of head of livestock. Damage was about 500000 dollars after 31 cars derailed and a dynamite car failed to explode. Heat halted cleanup with carcasses buried along the right of way. The other item reports Captain Emilio Carranza's funeral in Mexico City with 25000 students presenting flowers.

Horse Cave U.P IL & N Rocky Hill Carranza Mexico Mexico City U.R Emilio Carranza New York War Office

Akron Men Hurt In Chippewa Lake Plane Crash Report

Two Akron men Frank Schultz and his brother Baird Schultz were hospitalized with cuts and bruises after a small plane crashed at Chippewa Lake near Medina last night.

Cleveland Akron Frank Schultz Baird Schultz Chippewa Lake Medina

Weather breaks heat wave as storms clear air and bring relief

Athens and surrounding areas saw humidity drop after yesterday’s Southeastern Ohio storms. A late morning breeze made conditions more comfortable and coats reappeared as people adjusted to cooler air. Forecasters expect fair, slightly cooler weather today and Tuesday with another heat wave possible later in the week. Sunday started cloudy then cleared, showers provided relief but disrupted picnics and travel on clay roads.

Athens Ohio

Plane Flies Man to Charity Hospital for Appendicitis

Wa lace Moorehouse of Huntsburg was flown from the Ohio National Guard camp at Camp Perry to Charity hospital in Cleveland after his appendicitis worsened. Camp Perry authorities arranged the airlift to secure immediate surgical care.

Cleveland U.P Walace Moorehouse Huntsburg Charity Hospital Ohio National Guard Camp Perry Moorehouse

Miss Alice Frost Dies This Morning

Miss Alice Frost 62 died at 8 o clock this morning at her home 79.4 West State street of tuberculosis. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at Orange church. One sister Mrs Lillie Hossmeister survives. Mother Mrs Betsey Frost died last December. Mr Frost died forty years ago. Athens had been home twenty years, they came here from Hiram.

Alice Frost West State Street Orange Church Lillie Hossmeister Betsey Frost Frost Athens Hiram

Word ladder puzzle answer for today

The solution to the Letter Golf puzzle lists the sequence SAVE CAVF CARF CORE CORN COIN as the answer.

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