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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1935

Page

12

Indicted in Murray City Murder Case and Nine Other True Bills

Joe Chivers of Murray City is indicted for second degree murder in the slaying of John Maraz on May 90 after a Cherry Alley altercation. The grand jury also returned five additional indictments and four cases were passed, with 21 witnesses examined. Others named include Harry Deible, Robert Krannitas, Tom Eberet, Gilbert Walton, and Herbert Green. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft scheduled Thursday morning arrangements. Chivers remains jailed on an affidavit charging first degree murder.

Logan Joe Chivers Murray City John Maraz Chivera

Logan visitors praise Michigan scenery during Logan trip

Mr and Mee Peer from Detroit visited Logan on Sunday and toured the scenic district with H O Tom. The party praised the landscape calling Michigan scenery unmatched. A separate case saw a defendant bound over to the grand jury by Magistrate S B Whitehart after a preliminary hearing and without bond. Forest F E Weinrich and Phil A Henderson were named to defend Chivers with Gerald W Lanning as prosecutor.

Logan Mee Peer Wilson Detroit Violet Tom H. O. Tom Michigan

Local residents announce visits from distant relatives

Logan Briefs Mr and Mrs Charles Green of Gallagher Avenue hosted guests Sunday Mr and Mrs George Kaiser of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Charlies Robey of Carbon Hill. Mr and Mrs J I Steady report Mrs C E B Keller son Maxwell and daughter Mary Margaret of Toledo will arrive later this week for a visit.

Charles Green Gallagher Avenue George Kaiser Columbus Charlies Robey Carbon Hill J. l. Steady C. E B. Keller Maxwell Mary Margaret Toledo

Women Visit Scenic Spot on Logan Outing

Miss Velva Bra leads Gibisonville acting as guide for a Logan Business and Professional Women's Club group on a Sunday picnic at Rock House. Attendees include Florence Bort Thelma Keyes Marie Lines Cora Brown Margaret Laitz Precious Correll Velma Skinner Grace Shriner Elizabeth Lyman Elizabeth Collison Clara Btone Hazel Armstrong Leviolet Redick Margaret Cook and Brashares.

Logan Velva Brashares Gibisonville Logan Business and Professional Women's Club Rock House Florence Bort Thelma Keyes Marie Lines Mia Cora Brown Margaret Laitz Precious Correll Velma Skinner Grace Shriner Elizabeth Lyman Elizabeth Collison Clara Btone Hazel Armstrong Leviolet Redick Margaret Cook Brashares

St. Clair Weds Opal Alltop at Gore Logan

Miss Opal A Alltop daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Alltop Gore and Edward St Clair son of Mr and Mrs Frank St Clair were married at their new home 164 Railroad Avenue Saturday evening Rev W W Hawkins read the rites Miss Isabelle Emerick Gore and Harley St Clair attended. Mrs St Clair a Logan High School graduate. Her husband works with Carpenter Hardware Company in this city.

Logan Opal A. Alltop Charles Alltop Gore Edward St. Clair Frank St. Clair Railroad Avenue W. W. Hawkins Isabelle Emerick Harley St. Clair St. Clair Logan High School Carpenter Hardware Company

Rainfall Delays Opening Games For Local Leagues

Rainfall before the opening hour postponed the Junior League start. Phi Sigs and Knights of St. John plan to open tonight if weather allows. First Junior League game moves to Wednesday with Methodist and Presbyterians meeting. new equipment is being purchased for both teams.

Logan Phi Sigs Knights of St. John Methodist

Infant’s Fractured Neck Still Plays At Home

A 16 month old, Ronnie Hinkle of Fairview Pennsylvania, suffered a broken neck after a May 1 fall from his father's truck. Rushed to an Erie hospital he was placed in a head to waist cast yet days later regained outdoor play, demonstrating resilience amid recovery.

Ronnie Hinkle Fairview Erie

Mrs Nancy Griffith 91 of Winneger Passes Away

Mrs Nancy Griffith 91 a longtime Washington Township resident died Monday morning at home with her son in law Mr and Mrs John Mauk of North Street. She leaves a large family including Mia William Mauk Lancaster William Arch Griffith Edward Pearl Mayo and Bertha Griffith. Funeral services are set for 3 pm Wednesday at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Revs W N Shank and John A Toy. burial at Fairview Cemetery in Washington Township.

John Mauk North Street Mia William Mauk Lancaster William Arch Griffith Tresboro Edward Columbus Pearl Iowa Mayo Texas Bertha Griffith Logan Methodist Episcopal Church W. N. Shank John A. Toy Fairview Cemetery Washington Township

Jacob Kleinschmidt Funeral Arrangements Set

Final rites for Jacob Kleinschmidt will be conducted by Rev. Amos L. Heyde of St. Matthew Lutheran Church at the East Main Street residence at 2 o'clock Wednesday. Burial follows in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Amos L. Heyde St. Matthew Lutheran Church East Main Street Jacob Kleinschmidt Oak Grove Cemetery

Marion man arraigned for radiator theft plea led to fine

Edward Buehler of Marion Township was arraigned before Magistrate 8 B. Whitehart on theft charges after being arrested by Deputy Nellis Smith. He pleaded guilty and paid a fine of 10 plus costs. The radiator belonged to Charles Brown, a former commissioner.

Logan Edward Buehler Marion Township B. Whitehart Nellis Smith Charles Brown

Meldrim Reemerges After Hospital Stay To Return To Duties

Councilsman J. M. Meldrim walked the Logan streets for the first time since leaving Cherington Hospital three weeks ago. He underwent an obstruction operation and reports gaining strength and hoping to resume regular duties soon. Local note adds Beall named postmaster at Scenic Inn area post office.

Logan Cherington Hospital J. M. Meldrim Mr. Meldrim

Three men plead guilty to grand larceny in wool theft

Francis Tubbs Samuel Hickman and Mitchell Wade of Big Pine pleaded guilty before Magistrate S B Whitehart and were bound over to the grand jury on $800 bonds each after being nabbed Sunday by Sheriff Joe Farbearn in connection with wool stolen from Harley Paxton’s barn the previous day. Edward Moriarity of Memphis arrived in Logan for an extended visit with his brother William Moriarity and relatives while recovering from a lip wound infection.

Logan Edward Moriarity Memphis William Moriarity Illinois Central Railroad

Riggs Funeral Held at Mt Pleasant Church

The Rev P A Harlan led the funeral for George Riggs at Mt Pleasant Methodist Episcopal Church at 10 oclock Tuesday. Burial followed in the village cemetery. Miss Ethel Cooper recovering after major surgery at Cherrington Hospital.

Funeral Services Held for Victim of Well Blaze

Funeral services were held at United Brethren Church at 2 pm Tuesday for Pearl Trowbridge of Union Furnace who died Saturday in Mt. Pleasant Michigan from burns from a fired gas well. He is survived by his wife and a young daughter and siblings Mrs Hugh Connor May Trowbridge Park Trowbridge. Gordon Oil Company reported the well fire, burning since last Wednesday, was extinguished Sunday by steam lines. A. A. Clark of Union Furnace, another victim, is recovering.

Bridge of Columbus Park Trowbridge Logan Gordon Oil Company A. A. Clark Union Furnace

Smallpox Dead Wagon Recalled in Logan

In Oak Grove Cemetery a row of dark sandstone slabs marks smallpox graves with single word inscriptions. A Memorial Day grave marking committee member recalls the epidemic era when a dead wagon is said to have passed through Logan calling bring out your dead.

Logan Old Oak Grove

Ward School Board Offers New Contracts

The Ward Township Board of Education announced new contracts for several staff members. Carl C. Byers was named principal of Carbon Hill High School. Other high school staff include Ren Ross Mildred Clark Paul Carr and Delphine Fichel with Carr slated as coach and Fichel in charge of home economics. Grade teachers span Carbon Hill Sand Run Newtown Orbiston Jobs and New Pittsburg with multiple names listed. Louise Rice to teach voice and Melvin Harbarger to lead the orchestra.

Logan Ward Township Board of Education Carl C. Byers Carbon Hill High School Ren Ross Mildred Clark Paul Carr Delphine Fichel Carr Miss Fiche Carbon Hill Sylvia Dodds Edith Chute Edna Johnson Sand Run Gerald Devol Adrian Turner Scott Bowers Adrian Dodds

Revival in progress at Pleasant Valley Church near Logan

An old time revival service led by Rev. E Leonard evangelist of Manchester is under way at Pleasant Valley Church four miles north of Logan. Services are planned to run for two weeks with evening gatherings starting at 7:30.

Logan Pleasant Valley Church E. Leonard Manchester

Miss Lena Cooksey Weds Mr Andrews in Washington

Miss Lena Cooksey daughter of Mrs Edna Cooksey and Earl Andrews son of Mr and Mrs Noah Andrews married in Washington Pennsylvania at 5 o clock Friday The ceremony was performed by Rev Alfred Wishart of the Presbyterian Church The couple will reside in Mt Pleasant Michigan after a wedding trip to Pittsburgh and return to Logans home Monday Mrs Andrews a Logan High School graduate and Eta Beta Pi member has taught in Logan schools for six years Mr Andrews a Logan High School graduate and Ohio University attendee works for Union Drilling Company in Mt Pleasant They plan to move to Mt Pleasant Wednesday morning

May Auto Sales Boost Hocking County Records

In Hocking County during May 39 new car and truck owners were recorded by local dealers, the second best month of the year. Clerk of Courts Charlies C Achauer logged 240 total bill of sale transfers, slightly below April. Lieut. W F Smith of the 40th Infantry is assigned to Camp Hocking officer personnel after a year and half as sanitary engineer for the county.

Logan Hocking County Clerk of Courts Charlies C. Achauer W. F. Smith 40Th Infantry Camp Hocking Lt. Smith

New Style Men’s Paper Hats Hit Camp Hocking Scene

Logan reports new spring fashion toppers worn by men at Camp Hocking with each earole receiving a hat last week. A marriage license issued Monday in Hocking County lists Ira H. Shurtz, 58, farmer Swan Township, Vinton County, and Ida May Champion, 50, cook, Logan, as the applicants.

Logan Camp Hocking Hocking County Ira H. Shurtz Farmer Swan Township Vinton County Ida May Champion Cook

4-H Club Elects New Officers for Scotts Creek Group

The LOGAN-Wi-du-rite 4-H Club of Scotts Creek reorganized Friday under Grace Harsh and Evelyn Ruble. Elected officers include Margaret McBroom as president and Mary Gompf as vice president with Harriet Guthrie as secretary treasurer, Helen Funk as recreation leader, and Betty Snyder as news reporter.

Mrs. L G Collison Improves After Illness

Logan report notes Mrs. L G Collison has improved after several weeks of illness and is able to be about her home.

Funeral hour changed for Mrs Emma Huls service in Rockbridge

A change in funeral arrangements announced for Mrs Emma Huls wife of J W Huls of Rockbridge allows Walter Hu of Grand Valley Colorado to attend. The service will be at Advon Christian Church Rockbridge at 1 o clock Wednesday with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery mausoleum.

Logan Emma Huls J. W. Huls Rockbridge Walter Hu Grand Valley Colo Advon Christian

Plymouth's Safe, Low-Priced Car With Safety-Steel Body

An advertisement touts a new Plymouth car as the safest affordable vehicle on the road featuring a Safety-Steel Body. The copy emphasizes durability and broad appeal for buyers considering value and protection in one package.

Plymouth

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