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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1928

Page

10

Man Throws Plate And Is Fined $25

Constable Harry Dalton arrested John DeWolf at the AU Armature and Machine Works on Fern Street after a window break in. He was found to be a dope fiend and ordered to leave town. Earlier Cr. E. Sharp, a salesman, threw a plate at a man in the College Inn on Court Street, broke a show case, and was fined $25 and costs for drunkenness before Mayor Alex M. Moore.

Au" Armature Fern Street John DeWolf Harry Dalton Dalton Cr. E. Sharp College Inn Court Street Alex M. Moore

Campbell reports year end court stats in Logan

Alfred B. Campbell, Logan clerk of courts, released year end figures for June 30, 1928. Total cases 357 with 298 disposed, 56 pending. Court of Appeals handled 41 on docket, 13 disposed, three pending. Divorces: 33 granted, 11 dismissed, 5 pending, alimony in seven wives. Civil judgments total 100,496.71 dollars. Grand jury returned 29 true bills with 22 convictions. Prohibition cases 62 with 42 convictions, one pending. fines totaled 8,900 dollars. Juror payments listed. Also: Miss M Thibaut, Canadian public health worker, visiting to study Hocking county methods and office procedures.

Kroger Co. Wins Temporary Tax Injunction in Court

Kroger Grocery and Baking Co. secured a temporary injunction in Common Pleas Court preventing County Auditor J. Clyde Edmundson and County Treasurer R. R. Johnson from collecting taxes and penalties totaling 603.54. The petition alleges officials threaten to tax wholesale cigaret charges while Kroger’s Athens stores focus on retail sales, noting some carton sales were resold without Kroger clerks’ knowledge.

J. Clyde Edmundson R. R. Johnson Kroger Grocery and Baking Company L. G. Worstell Common Pleas Athens Kroger

217 Cows Inspected in County Dairy Health Check

Health Commissioner J. M. Higgins and Sanitary Officer I. P. Tucker report that two hundred seventeen cows have been inspected as part of an ongoing program begun about a month ago. The health department aims to inspect all dairies and farms supplying milk for county industries and homes.

J. M. Higgins I. P. Tucker Health Department

Hocking County Fair Dates Planned For September

Logan a July 25 reports the Hocking County Agricultural Society setting September 19 to 22 for the annual fair. Emphasis on 4-H club displays and grange exhibits. Racing featured on the three days with seven races and purses of 300 dollars per speed event. Schedule includes Thursday 2 20 pace Friday 2 19 2 24 and 2 16 trots Saturday 2 28 trot 2 22 and 2 15 pace.

Suit filed by Sheriff seeks judgment against Christman duo

On July 25 a suit by Sheriff W R Lloyd against George W Christman and Mary 3B Christman seeks 800 in judgment. The action stems from an automobile taken on execution from James B Aurand after C E Aurand and Russell Mowery had sued the sheriff for conversion on January 7 1928. They won 159.89 damages plus 62.60 costs on May 25 1928. The sheriff claims 140 spent and seeks recovery under a bond posted by the defendants.

Visit Notes From Columbus Area Headlines

Mrs Herbert Cooke visits in Columbus with sister Mrs C T Allen whose family includes upcoming operation for Mrs Allen. Ruth Wilson of Cleveland visits Columbus week with Roy Connor and Ward Chase. Buellaby visited Columbus Monday and Tuesday. John Connors of New Pittsburgh is a Logan business visitor Monday. John St Clair and nephew Harley St Clair visited Columbus Sunday. Carl Oberle of Canton visited Logan Monday with his parents Mr and Mrs C E Oberle Midland Place.

Herbert Cooke Columbus C. T. Allen Carl Oberle Canton Logan C. E. Oberle Midland Place

Rabies Scare Prompts Sixty Day Dog Quarantine

In Union Furnace on July 25 a mad dog scare led to a Dog Warden response and five dogs attacked by the rabid animal. Health Commissioner Morton Bland ordered all dogs in the area secured for sixty days to prevent rabies spread as officers searched the vicinity.

Morton Bland Union Furnace Joe Farbearn Falls Mill

Pleasant Hill United Brethren homecoming set in Marion Township

Plans for the annual homecoming and general rally of Pleasant Hill United Brethren church in Marion Township were announced by the arrangements committee. The event runs August 2 with 7:30 p.m. services on Thursday Friday and Saturday, plus all day services the next day led by Rev. O C Wright. A picnic dinner on the church lawn precedes the 2 p.m. afternoon service, with music directed by Orr A Cheek, Cincinnati baritone soloist. Former pastors, members and friends are invited to attend all sessions.

O. C. Wright Orr A. Cheek Cincinnati

Faulty Brake Causes Erie Freight Train Wreck Near Burbank

Four men were injured when a faulty brake shoe on an Erie freight train caused the wreck on a Killbuck creek bridge near Burbank. The engine and one car cleared the bridge before the brake failed, sending 41 cars into the ditch. A tank car oil load capsized igniting a fire and destroying most wrecked cars. Damages run to several hundred thousand dollars.

Creston U.P Erie Burbank Killbuck Creek

Prize Ram Bought by Canaanville Man

Thomas Joyce of Canaanville purchased a Merino prize ram from George Deeds near Pataskala to add to his flock of ewes. The ram replaces a ram bought last year from the B. and O. Ram Special train, which was killed after being kicked by a horse on the Joyce farm.

Thomas Joyce Canaanville George Deeds Pataskala Mr. Joyce Joyce

Banks Here to Make Charge for Service

Banks plan service charges on small checking accounts to cover the cost of maintaining the accounts. Officials say the goal is not profit but offset expenses as the number of small accounts grows. If balances rise to at least 50, there will be no charge. otherwise customers pay a monthly fee to defray overhead. The American Bankers Association notes costs have doubled in 15 years, prompting adoption in thousands of communities.

American Bankers’ Association Association Statement

Play Is Presented For Rotary Members

A noon Athens Rotary club meeting at Hotel Berry featured a one act play The Marriage of Little Eva by university students aided by Janet Mackinnon. Margaret Laverty directed the production with Paul Kiefer as stage manager and Harold Evans supervising. Cast included Melba Woodworth Harold Danford Janet Mackinnon Gertrude Swinehart Willard Brualer and Pat OMalley. The performers and coach received much praise afterward.

Eva Janet Mackinnon Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Margaret Laverty Athens Paul Kiefer Harold Evans University Dramatics Melba Woodworth Harold Danford Gertrude Swinehart Willard Brualer Pat O'Malley

Simple plan to analyze checking account costs

A concise proposal from the house section of the American Bankers' Association outlines a straightforward method for banks to analyze and determine the exact costs involved in handling checking accounts. The plan promises clarity and consistency in calculating expenses for each account type.

House American Bankers’ Association

Siam Nominates Hughes for World Court Judge Seat

Geneva July 25 Siam announced Charles Evans Hughes as its candidate for the vacant World Court judgeship at The Hague. Thirteen nations have named him for the post in a developing regional consensus.

Siam Geneva Charles Evans Hughes World Court The Hague

Turner Asks Voters To Oust Lobbyists

Steubenville speech by Attorney General Edward C. Turner campaigns against Public Utilities of Ohio and the Anti Saloon league accusing them of political domination. He urges voters to outlaw paid lobbyists and defend good government at a rally of the 4 Women's Republican club.

Steubenville U.P Public Utilities of Ohio Anti-Saloon League Edward C. Turner Turner 4 Women's Republican Club

Answer to today’s Letter Golf puzzle

The sequence reveals the solution by progressive rhyming changes from Back to Beck to Beak to Beat to Seat, illustrating a word ladder style clue progression.

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Illinois Hartford Ill Man Campbell M. Thibaut Hocking County Thibaut Emily Hopkins Catharine Morgan Kroger CO Worstell Hocking County Fair George and Mary Christman Sarah Lehman Junction City Isabelle ‘Lehman Walter William Lehman Joseph Greiner Webb Summit United Brethren Church Oak Grove T. C. Harper Harry Vancuren Thomas A. Edison Cleveland Vancuren Hut Isaac Vancuren Third Street Old Kentucky Flem D. Sampson Lexington Virginia Mae Hendrick Lexington, Ky Kentucky Ohio University Jimmie Blankenship Ewing Auditorium Pleasant Hill Church Canaanville Man Tox Gibson Prescription Store Theatre “Deay Clara Bow Richard Arlen W. A. Wellman Ladies of the Paramount Comedy Rotary Kodak Days Hud Logan, Ohio Zenner Superior Shoe Repair Shop Majestic Hobart Bosworth Eugenia Gilbert In Marie Prevost International News Reno Logans Book & News Store
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