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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1931

Page

12

John Collier Bound Over for Grand Jury Action

John Collier waived preliminary hearing and pled not guilty to second degree murder. He was bound over to the grand jury under a $5,000 bond. The case stems from the July 25 shooting of Lester Mills near Ash Cave Route 86.

Logan John Collier E. BE. Bright Joe Farbearn Col Mer Lester Mills G. Wood Bowen Collier Hocking County Lewis Reynolds Elizabeth Collier Marie Gallagher Chillicothe

Resignation of Logan Service Head Refused

Logan July 20 Fred C Shively which was tendered last week to Mayor Wiias Bright has not been accepted and Shively will remain service director Bright cited Shivelys 18 months drought relief welfare work and duties as factor in turning down the resignation He noted a 12474 71 saving over 1929 and 2000 paid on an old debt as part of the administrations record and praised his winter and spring relief management

Tlogan Fred C. Shively Wiias Bright Shively Bright

McConnell Recovers From Stabbing. Bond Effort for Suspect

Logan July 29 Harry McConnell who was stabbed in the chest and back more than a week ago returned home from a Columbus hospital Sunday evening and is reportedly on the road to recovery. McConnell visited his physician and his healing is described as rapid. Joe Biffle, held in the county jail in connection with the stabbing, is trying to raise the bond needed for release until the grand jury hears his case.

Biffie Logan Harry McConmell Columbus McConnell Joe Biffle Grand Jury

Mrs Warren Injured in Fall Down Stairs

Logan report says Mrs Clyde Warren of Walmer Avenue fractured both bones of her left wrist after falling Tuesday at the Cherrington site. She is the third woman to suffer such injuries in the past week.

Logan Clyde Warren Walmer Avenue Cherrington A Werren

Carpenter Field Day Set For August 4 At Farm

Logan July 29 Field Day at the Carpenter Experiment Farm will bring farmers from Athens Adams Vinton Licking and Hocking Counties. D R Doods and J C Cutler state specialists will guide visits to soil plots and explain work in the afternoon. F H Ballou briefs on orchard work and beef cattle sheep and poultry experiments will be observed with Harold Chambers extension agent coordinating plans.

Logan Carpenter Experiment Farm Hocking County Athens Adams Vinton Licking D. R. Doods J. C. Cutler F. H. Ballou Harold Chambers

Local Visitors and Health Notices From Buckeye State

Mr and Mrs Joe W Coleman and daughter stayed in Buffalo West Virginia over the weekend as guests of J B McKibben and relatives. Dr and Mrs Henry G Gibson of Glouster were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs M F Weymueller. John C Pettit suffered acute indigestion at his West Hunter Street home Monday night under physician care. Migs Iola Courter daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Courter East Front Street underwent tonsil operation Tuesday at Cherring ton Hospital. Mr and Mrs Bernard Wysong Columbus are visiting Mr and Mrs J R Elder near Logan. They just returned from Detroit Cleveland and New York. Mr and Mrs Clay of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Curtiss Maxwell Garrett Ind were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs J R Elder.

Joe W. Coleman Buffalo J. B. McKibben Henry G. Gibson Glouster M. F. Weymueller John C. Pettit West Hunter Street Migs Iola Courter Frank Courter East Front Street Cherrington Hospital Bernard Wysong Columbus J. R. Elder Logan Detroit Cleveland New York Clay Curtiss Maxwell Garrett, Ind

Fox Squirrel Outwits House Cat on Main Street

On Main Street, Chief of Police Lewis Reynolds witnessed a chase between a fox squirrel and a house cat. The squirrel fled to a telephone pole, kept by the cat until it disappeared, then climbed down and left.

Catholics Defeat Episcopalians 16 to 2 in Logan

Behind pitcher Krannitz the Catholics beat the Episcopalians 16 to 2 on Monday evening. The Episcopalians were hampered by Bran nigan’s vacation absence at Shell Beach, marking the Catholics’ second straight victory.

Logan Krannitz Episcopalians Brannigan Shell Beach

Ladies Night at Logan Rotary Meeting at Scenic Inn

Logan July 29. The Logan Rotary Club held a Ladies Night at the Scenic Inn near Ash Cave with 61 members and guests attending. Guests sang, played horseshoes and recreation ball, then enjoyed bridge with high honors awarded to Mrs. L. K. Showalter, dinner by D. D. Goss and W. W. Wells, as Kiwanis members joined for the next meeting.

Judge Whitcraft Sets Week of Local Cases

Logan July 29 assignment list shows Judge Harley M. Whitcraft to hear multiple hearings over several days. Wednesday includes the Bowers divorce, a demurrer in Lehman et al v Lehman, and Stein drug against Ohio on error. July 30 lists Gatwood v Gatwood and Coonville Coal Co v Bolinger on error.

German Cavalry Veterans Hold Dresden Reunion

Veterans of the German cavalry gathered in Dresden for a reunion their first since World War I. They were received and inspected by Field Marshal Von Mackensen, once a member of the high command, and pictured at the ceremony.

Dresden

Court entries list pairings Hart vs Plotnik Geiger vs Miller

Records show expected matchups Hart against Plotnik Geiger against Miller and Hockman facing Miller with a divorce noted for August 8 Cole against Cole.

Hart Plotnik Geiger Miller Hockman Colegainst

Logan Worker Injured At Hocking Valley Brick Plant

Chan Kistler an Hocking Valley Brick plant employee was injured late Monday when his left foot was caught in a machine. Medical staff treated him at the scene and transported him for further care. The incident remains under investigation by plant safety officials.

Logan Chan Kistler Hocking Valley Brick Plant

Plant Accident Amputations Reported After Injury

A worker named Kistier suffered a severe plant accident and was taken to a local physician. Two toes were nearly severed and subsequently amputated. The incident echoes a similar accident involving C. Guess two weeks earlier at the same plant.

Kistier

New Straitsville Man Found Drowned in Well

In New Straitsville Charles Callahan 41 drowned after slipping into a family well while drawing water. His body lay six hours until his brother James found the scene as the bucket sank and lifted the body to the top. A coroner and doctors attributed the accident to losing balance and hitting his head.

New Straitsville Charles Dolly”) Callahan James

Funeral Rites Held for Local Man in New Straitsville

Funeral services were conducted at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Rev Father Cellerman presiding. Burial followed in the local Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, four brothers Clarence Billie Jimmie and Joe, and one sister Mrs Peck Dreese, all of New Straitsville.

St. Augustine Catholic Church Father Cellerman Clarence Billie Jimmie Joe Peck Dreese New Straitsville

Local Folks Share Weekend Visits and News

The community notes visiting families and events across Graham Chapel and nearby areas. Highlights include Mrs. Goldie Konkoskia and Burneta with Mrs. Boo family, Ruth Bobo and grandmother in Long Run, and many residents at Sunday School and social gatherings. A new son was welcomed by Hollaway Darnell, Kathaleen Williams broke an arm riding a pony, and local ball games and visits among Babos, Frosts, Hawks, and other neighbors are listed.

Goldie Konkoskia Burneta John Q. Boo Rulmer Ackley Cora Hawk Clifford Love Gilbert Crawford Willow Creek Ruth B. Bobo Elizabeth Cooley Long Run Elton Frost Catherine Roscoe Jean Jack Donald Eslocker Evelyn Bryan Gaston Margaret Delmer Frost Haines Dale Hawk James Dean Vernie Koker Elza Woodrow Maud Dunfee Earl Richard Dailey Willie Paul Hawk Robert Paterson Leo Carsey Frances Bobo Burneta Konkoskia Ruth Wood Hollaway Darnell Kathaleen Williams Harley Williams John Q. Bobo Woodrow Ray Love Bill Elliott Athens Bill Marshalls Margaret Frost Sam Frost Bari Dailey Lewis Dailey Woodrow Bobo Ernest Smith the Plains

Visiting families and social calls around Lancaster and Union Furnace

New Plymouth resident L J Bardain visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Largent on Wednesday. Eliza Greten returned to her home at Lancaster on Saturday after two weeks with the Largents. Esta Largent visits cousin Miss Jorié Carter at Union Furnace. Mrs Andrew Kisor and sons Jonier and Billy of West Virginia visit the Largents. Mr and Mrs Mike Largent spent Sunday with the Jenniers at Union Furnace. William Tun Jy and sons Ralph and Wilbur spent Sunday with the Largents. Mrs Emmit Siddle and Joan spent Monday with the Largents.

L. J. Bardain Thomas Largent Eliza Greten Lancaster Arthur Largent Esta Largent Lank Jorié Carter Union Furnace Andrew Kisor Jonier and Billy West Virginia Arthur ‘Laagent Mike Largent Jennifer William Tun Jy Ralph Wilbur Emmit Siddle Dayons Joan

Wolfe Birthday Party Cherishes 79th

Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Wolfe hosted at Cozy Corner a gathering of 35 relatives and friends to celebrate his seventy ninth birthday. Relatives came from Columbus, Atheny, Amesville, Trimble, Concord and nearby areas. A noon dinner was served and the afternoon was spent socially.

E. V. Wolfe Cozy Corner Mr. Wolfe Columbus Atheny Amesville Trimble Concord Vicinity

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan and Hocking County Clinton Webb The Messenger D. Y. Milne Ash Cave Mills Gallagher Bowen Phil A. Henderson Mrs. Warren Carpenter Field Columbia James Gleason Marion Nixon, Eddie Quillan Night Birds N. Court &T. Dial Scenic Inn Columbia Theatre Majestic Peter B. Kyne Leslie Howard Conchita Montenegro Charlie Chase Pittsburgh Joe E. Brown Wen Ind Matinee June Collyer Lloyd Hughes Owen Moore Dorothy Christy Jameson Thomas Bobby Jones Charles Callahan Graham Row Bobo Mabel Hawk Rylmer Ackley Marie and Ethel Herbert Hawk John Pershing Stanford Burkett Canaonville Ralph Patterson Anna Koker Florence Sloane Charles Richard Tommy Phillips New Plymouth Nelly Don Batiste Picot
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