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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1929

Page

12

Mrs Jones 74 Dies at Home on Birthday Anniversary

Logan July 17 widow Sarah Jones dies at her North Street home on her seventy fourth birthday. She passed three weeks after her husband and had lived in Logan for 21 years. She leaves five children Claris Robinson Anthony cook Maude Jones William Jones all of Logan. Funeral arrangements set for Monday afternoon at home with Rev. F L yoaf of the United Brethren Church to officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grave Cemetery.

Logan Sarah Jones Jefferson, Jones North Street Murray Ciy Trethren Church Claris Robinson Anthony Cook Maude Jones Bdani William Jones

County tourism booms as visitors flood popular spots

July 27 report notes rising tourist interest in LOAN area with strong Sunday attendance. Rough tallies show hundreds visiting Hurtport and Peagueneiy, while Mound and nearby locales see growing crowds and local activity drawing more travelers to the county.

Ramer Worley Benorts

Local league reports shifting teams and new uniforms

Logan brief notes a late season league game where the Episcopalians were shut out 5 to 0 by the Lutherans in blue uniforms. The Greendal Juniors will finish the schedule after the United Brethren team failed to appear. Community notices include visits, dinners, and local social events.

Acs Langan Episcopalians Cnitiiv Eatetsian Lutheran Dunior Ten Fleetini Aunty Word Growers League Torsteep Ds Uwy Kiwanis Johnson Ponte Abd Beast A United Brethren Greendal Juniors Tar Tavice

Repair Plan for Hocking Road Involving Loans and Weather Delays

A local plan outlines road repairs in Hocking funded by a loan and state aid. Crews will start at the Lepateban to Mead Crasacy stretch, with work continuing as weather and supplies allow. Local officials note the effort aims to restore access quickly, pending material appropriations and contractor scheduling.

Finel Orbans

New District May Be Formed From Local School Divisions

Logan July 27 steps were taken to pursue merging Union Furnaces and Starr/Wayne school districts into a single district under one board. Voters approved seeking the necessary pins for consolidation. similar actions occurred in neighboring townships. Officials say the new unit would simplify governance and reduce tax burden while maintaining local representation.

Logan Tuken They Union Farmes Starruwaiginap School Cada Farnard Nan Narod State Department For State

Presbyterians Plan Centennial Program In Ogan

The Logan Presbyterian Church plans centennial observances from September 15 to 16 marking 100 years since its founding. Rev Ed Geddes says committees are named. a pageant is planned for Tuesday evening and a presbytery assembly occurs Monday through Tuesday with clergy, former pastors, and member invitations.

Te.ginning Monay Churchoen Union Furnace New Plymouth Wisnnesday Invita Liona Board of Mr. Geddes Ditery J. Smrith Invita- Hepes Mors Mn. Walburn Enternotent Ales

Turtle Catch Feeds Mount of Friends

A local hunter recalls a record turtle catch along Scotts Creek in Mount, weighing about 1 to 2 pounds. The large specimen will be kept fed until the time of a planned trek and serve as the centerpiece for a gathering of friends.

Logan Scotts Creeks

Hundred Gallon Still Found in Ward Township Raid

Deputies and inspectors raided a mine in New Pittsburg Hollow Ward Township on Thursday night discovering a 100 gallon still. They found four kegs containing 35 gallons of whisky and mash barrels. the apparatus and liquor were seized and destroyed.

New Pittsburg Hollow Ward Township Logan Ward Joe Farbeann He AL Lines Emerson Graham

Salt Creek and Ward Township Trustees Sign Road Improvement Agreements

Logan July 27 Salt Creek and Ward Township trustees met with county commissioners to sign cooperative road improvement agreements. The plans authorize using gasoline tax funds on Salt Creek Road and Sandusky-Carbonial roads. Marion Township trustees have not signed the agreement yet.

Tate Creek Ward Township Logan Salt Creek Freieay Salt Creek Township Ward Marion

Absent voter ballots cast in Ure County primary

Two absent voter ballots for the August primary were cast by Naomi Goulding and Phil A Henderson as the county election board notes. Henderson departs August 1 for Los Angeles to attend the Phi Sigma National convention and is zonal group vice president. Goulding plans to travel to Candia. two more absentee requests were filed Friday.

Logan Ure Iineking County Election Board Naomi Goulding Phil A. Henderson Henderson Los Angeles Golding Candia

Snow Fork Creek Improvement Nears Finish

Logan July 27 final two weeks remain to complete Snow Fork Creek upgrade. Dredging across more than a mile has continued for two months with Hocking Valley Railroad officials agreeing to repair two trestles to fit the project. The steamer will be removed as finishing work proceeds by shovel.

Snow Fork Creek Logan Murray City Hocking Valley Ailroad

Dog takes in nine puppies at Logan home

Ford Hack of North Street planned a vacation and faced a dilemma with his dog. Returning home he found the canine had adopted under the porch a mother dog and nine puppies, turning a single pet concern into a larger brood.

Logan Snakeye Take Ford Hack North Street Dot

Hired to Teach Logan at New Town School

Miss Juanita Hillyer was hired to fill a vacancy at the New Town school in Ward Townshop after a court education meeting. The county board awaits agreement on other vacancies with four positions discussed across primary and high school levels.

Juanita Hillyer New ‘Fown School Logan New Town School Ward Townshop Court Education Carbon Hill

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