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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1927
Page
12
Logan July 30 Deputy Peckinpaugh of the state inspection bureau told Sheriff Lloyd the seventy five cent daily allowance for each prisoner cannot be exceeded and that the jail matron may serve wine cork but pay must come from the allowance. He warned against spending the entire allowance on food and leaving no funds for the cook's services.
The Federal Trade Commission opens a wide inquiry into U S Steel Dupont and General Motors over overlapping stock holdings. Dr Franc ia Walker will seek full holdings statements from the three giants within days as hearings may follow to assess public impact. The probe, approved unanimously, arises from reports of a 114000 share U S Steel stake valued around 14000000 by Dupont. Commissioner Humphries was absent.
Sunday Messenger notes a major inquiry into General Motors amid high earnings reports and rising stock. References to Chevrolet Pontiac Oakland and Ford dialog frame a vast review headed by Chairman Hunt, with relatives from distant areas mentioned and analysts predicting a lengthy process to sift corporation records.
A memorial service for Fred Lee Clester was conducted, with his body laid to rest in West Union Street Cemetery. The remarks described his life and legacy while mourners gathered to honor him.
A white cross erected by the highway department on Converse street in Chauncey marks the spot where George Wesley Six was killed in a motorcycle collision with a telephone pole near the Bridgewater garage three weeks ago.
Logan July 30. C. Burns Grand Worthy President of the Ohio Lodge of Eagles spoke at the Murray City lodge initiation held in Blurray. Eleven initiatees, ten from Logan, and Eagles from Zanesville Shawnee Nelsonville Logan Glouster Jacksonville and Athens attended. Burns said Murray City Eagles have the largest lodge for their village with about 690 members. John Able, state president, attended but did not speak.
Hearings before Judge Harler WS Whitcraft heard Walter Bittner and James Weal charged with liquor law violations after arrests at Coalgars. The court postponed disposition, with notification to counsel when ready. Bittner faced possession of property for liquor manufacture. Neal charged with possessing whisky. Officers Lines Jonas and Constable Poling plus two deputies made the arrests.
Logan report states Samuel Milton Brown 79 retired funeral director died at Cherrington hospital from heart disease after a two year illness. He formerly lived in Upper Sandusky and had been with his daughter Mrs Gertrude Ulrich the past two years. He leaves a son L C Brown of Forrest Ohio. Body shipped to Upper Sandusky for Sunday services and burial with relatives present.
Answers cover Joseph meeting Jacob, Judas funds used to buy a field, Pilate's wife warning, Samuel’s vision of Eli, Hannah childbirth, Job in Uz, Delilah’s reward by the Philistines, Moses and Aaron on Mount Hor, Aaron’s garments on Eleazar, and a parable from Matthew or Luke.
The Ladies Aid society of the NM E church held its weekly quilting in the church aid room Wednesday, two quilts were taken out and two put in, lunch served at noon, and a list of members attending is given. Several locals and visitors were noted visiting or attending events around Murray City including school superintendent Carl Chrisman and families from Columbus and Glouster. The M A club hosted guests at a Wednesday meeting with a two course lunch. Attendees included Mrs. Simjymons and visiting friends. other locals attended races and neighborhood gatherings over the week.
Ernest L Geiger 45 a truce driver of Fairy township and Helen Smart 17 of Logan married by Rev T C Harper in Ticlated. Geiger is son of William and Mrs Geigar Smart is daughter of Dallas and Mrs Smart.
Funeral services for Charles P. Clester, who died Wednesday, were conducted Friday afternoon by Rev. C. M. Coulter at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Juned, 25 North Congress Street.
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