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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1930
Page
12
Jurors are ordered to report Monday for the trial of Charles W. Trott on a manslaughter indictment. Trott, free on $2000 bond, pleaded not guilty. Sheriff W. R. Lloyd and deputies summoned the jurors. John C. Pettit represents Trott, Prosecutor Phil A. Henderson for the state.
Logan July 31 Absent voters ballots are reaching Election Board Clerk Charles C Achauer who reports nine ballots received in recent days mostly cast Saturday by workers outside the county. Five ballots sent to Logan residents touring Europe have not yet returned. Officials plan polling place changes in Logan with details to be announced once finalized.
Logan July 31. Rumors say efforts will be made to obtain the release of several prisoners from the Hocking County Jail under the insolvency act after John Connors became insolvent commissioner. The Supreme Court interpretation likely blocks the maneuver since fines and costs not paid keep imprisonment lawful, a provision said to affect liquor cases.
Logan July 31 Mrs James Spencer has recovered enough to return home to Murray City after two weeks at the Cherrington Hospital following an operation. George Wells of Logan Rt No 3 underwent appendicitis surgery Monday with favorable prospects. Mrs Harve Anders of Nelsonville Rt No 2 also left the hospital Monday after ten days of treatment.
Chummy Bridge Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Bruce Brandt's home with substitute players Mrs. Willard Lyke and Miss Mary Bond. lunch was served. A-Go-I-Go Club hosted by Mrs. D C Reynolds with help from Mrs. Bernice Laube and Mrs. Stewart Johnson. guests included Mrs. Rudolph Lortz and others. lunch followed. T B Club entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones on South Market Street with bridge and lunch at Moore Restaurant.
Logan July 31 state master of the Ohio Grange Harry Kirk will attend the August 14 dedication of the Ewing Grange Hall. The all day program includes other speakers and a picnic dinner.
An alarm to the Fire Department at 11 o clock Wednesday morning sent firefighters to the George Christman farm barn off Fourth Street. The blaze was quickly subdued with only a small loss, according to Fire Chief Nixon.
In Logan on July 31 the Episcipalian team edged the Presbyterians 7 to 6 in a late rally scoring three runs in the final inning. Milne started for the Presbyterians and was replaced by Bray after a wild stretch. Brannigan pitched for the winners. A Gray to Geddes double play ended a Presbyterian threat and Westbrook made a fine right field catch for Episcopal. Milne and Gabriel also contributed defensively. The win puts the Episcopalians in second place behind the United Brethren with three wins and one loss.
Logan July 31 judge Harley M Whitcraft was in Gallipolis Tuesday to hear a Common Pleas Court case. Thursday he travels to Chillicothe to hear a school case after prior assignments in both counties.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Rainer return from a four day visit to Detroit and Canada where they stayed with relatives and friends. In Detroit Mr Rainer attended a Detroit New York ball game and saw Babe Ruth in action. He brought home a baseball hit into the stands by Ruth as proof of the trip.
News arrives of the birth of a daughter Sally Ann to Mr and Mrs E B Steinhoff on July 29 at Stanford Hospital Stanford Conn. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs E F Wade of this city and Mr and Mrs E W Steinhoff of St Marys WV Mrs Wade traveled to Stanford on Wednesday for the birth.
Ed L. Ewing, a local pharmacist, announces his candidacy for coroner as a write-in for the Republican nomination. He urges supporters to write his name on the ticket since it will not appear on the official ballot.
In Logan on July 31 a total of 15 boys and girls have enrolled for the 4-H Club camp to be held August 4 to 9 in Athens County near Athens. Enrollment efforts will continue through Saturday with expectations the number will double before registrations close.
Emil Flood and Clifford Wolfe were fined one dollar and costs each by Mayor Elias Bright after apologizing for a prank that led to an assault on Earl Redd. The incident began when Redd and others were taken on a ride outside Logan and forced to walk back, during which the alleged assault occurred.
July 31 report from Alfred and Mary Campbell of Hocking County announce the birth of a son named Richard Mason. Grandfather James Rochester and great grandmother Mary Ann Campbell, 93, are noted. Campbell serves as clerk of courts in Hocking County.
Classified ads note contact for The Messenger circulation run by D. Y. Milne at Logan 273. Placeholder line indicates reader should call for subscription or distribution details.
Heavy grading equipment moves to the Big Pine District as county forces prepare seven mile improvements from Benton Laurel and Salt Creek Townships. The project will connect Big Pine Road with Route 56, cutting travel to Logan by 11 miles and opening Conkle Hollow District to more tourists. Ranger Zimmerman expects a surge of visitors once roads are accessible.
Lucy May Souders 23 of Eleventh Street Wellston died after jumping from a car driven by Delmar Sorrells and Charles Ingalls as they toured Route 75 through Hamden in Vinton County. Ada Owsley rode earlier and was dropped at home. Sorrels and Ingalls held on a manslaughter charge pending prosecutor Reese’s return.
In McArthur on July 31 the will of Richard Clements was admitted to probate. Attorney O. E. Vollenweider and J. C. Gill testified to due execution. The residue of about 1400 dollars goes to Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Dickson for caring for Clements in later years. sizable gifts were made to relatives in the last year of his life.
Albert Donahue was found guilty in the Common Pleas Court of Vinton County on July 30 of possessing intoxicating liquor and carrying concealed weapons. He was fined $400 and costs, with a sentence to the Dayton workhouse, suspended during proceedings for a new trial and appeal.
Funeral services for World War veteran Oscar Daft drew attendees from far away including John Daft and three sons of Baltimore Ohio and numerous Columbus Love City Dayton Lancaster Point Pleasant attendees. The notice lists many relatives and friends from across the region.
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