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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1933

Page

10

BAD LANDS OF OZARKS COMBED FOR FLEEING CONVICTS

The piece describes the chase for 11 convicts who escaped from Kansas State Penitentiary and are tracked through the Ozarks region. Louis P. Bail regained consciousness in Sandusky on June 5 after his car crash at Castalia on April 9.

Ozarks Kansas State Peniten Louis P. Bail Bail Castalia Lacey M. Simpson Kansas State Penitentiary Kirk Prather Kansas Oklahoma

Geddes Resigns as Pastor of Logan Presbyterian Church

Rev. H. L. Geddes submitted his resignation as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Logan during Sunday worship. He cited church finances not reaching expected levels and said a change would be for the best. His departure becomes effective after a new connection is found. he has served seven years following Rev. Curtiss Douglass, who moved west.

Geddes Curtiss Douglass

Denies Cutting Guilt as Brothers Suffer Stab Wounds

Clyde Robinson was arraigned on two counts of cutting with intent to wound after a Wednesday brawl near his home in Same Creek. His brothers Wayne and Kenneth were the victims with Wayne in Cherrington Hospital being treated for three stab wounds and possible pneumonia. Clyde is jailed with bonds set at 500 each and bound over to the grand jury.

Logan Clyde Robinson Same Creek W. W. Martin Wayne Kenneth Cherrington Hospital Clyde

Logan Councilman Showalter Seeks Second Term

Logan June 5 L K Showalter councilman from the First Ward procured a petition Saturday and will seek another term. He is serving his first term and is the second incumbent to indicate intention of seeking reelection.

Logan L. K. Showalter

Alumni Banquet Draws Logan High Grads from Many Towns

At the Logan Alumni Banquet in Logan on June 5, the annual reunion brought out of town members of the Logan High Alumni Association to visit relatives. Registered attendees included Nellie Bray Russell Stiverson Bernice Ralston Elvin F. Donaldson J E Tritsch Ida Rosser Mrs Emma Kienzle Riel Helen Frasch Seydier Mrs H Russell Caylor Florence Riggs Lehman Ben K Tritsch J G Tritsch B E Lavey Ralph K Smith all of Columbus Tom Rossman Mrs M B Pond Florence Doeble Rossman Lancaster Ralph Bay Athens Winona Case Northport Wash Mr and Mrs Raymond Turner New Straitsville Blanche Moorehead Nelsonville Joyce Fields Xenia Eloise Carrick Wellston Joseph D Stiers Malvern Mrs Ethel Ridgeway Mr Sterling Dr H F Koppe Dayton Rollin B Harrington Richmond Ky Marguerite Bebout Woodruff Cleveland Kathryn Judy Flannigan Huntington W V

Logan Logan High Alumni Association Nellie Bray Russell Stiverson Bernice Ralston Elvin F. Donaldson J. E. Tritsch Ida Rosser Emma Kienzle Riel Helen Frasch Seydier H. Russell Caylor Florence Riggs Lehman Ben K. Tritsch J. G. Tritsch B. E. Lavey Ralph K. Smith Columbus Tom Rossman M. 8. Pond Florence Doeble Rossman Lancaster Ralph Bay Athens Winona Northport Wash Raymond Turner New Straitsville Blanche Moorehead Nelsonville Joyce Fields Xenia Eloise Carrick Wellston Joseph D. Stiers Malvern Ethel Ridgeway Sterling H. F. Koppe Dayton Rollin B. Harrington Richmond Marguerite Bebout Woodruff Cleveland Kathryn Judy Flannigan Huntington W. Va

Dramatic Order Knights of Khoras Expects Visitors

Logan reports preparations for the first entertainment by the order since the temple moved from Athens. The event is set for Thursday night with electric fans for comfort and invitations extended to Knights of Pythias and wives Pythian Sisters and escorts. Visitors from adjoining counties are expected due to the order's extensive domain.

Logan Knights of Khorassan Athens Knights of Pythias

Logan Man Moves Family to Alva Miller Tract Near School House

June 65 Harvey Ruble of Union Furnace bought the Alva Miller tract near Nickel Plate School House and moved his family to the location last week.

Logan Harvey Ruble Union Furnace Alva Miller Nickel Plate School House

Taken to Hospital Logan

June 5 Harvard Alter Gib isonville was taken to the Veterans Hospital at Chillicothe for treatment. He has been ill for the last several months.

Logan Harvard Alter Gibisonville Veterans Hospital Chillicothe

Emma Downey Celebrates 50 Years Since Graduation

Logan June 5 Miss Emma Downey who graduated from Logan High School fifty years ago also has been a teacher for a half century it was disclosed following the alumni reunion She retired from the local schools three years ago after teaching 47 years and since then has been engaged as a private instructor.

Logan Emma Downey

Three-Year-Old Marian Ruble Stricken With Double Pneumonia

Marian Ruble of East Second Street, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Ruble, is seriously ill with double pneumonia and little hope for recovery. Kathleen Brown of Middleport visited the Lohr family for a week and attended the L H S Commencement where cousin Harry Lohr graduated.

Marian Roy Ruble East Second Street Kathleen Brown Middleport J. W. Lohr Harry Lohr

Goss Divorce Dismissal Filed in Common Pleas Court

Logan June 5 A motion to dismiss the divorce action brought by Edythe Goss against Boyd Goss has been filed in Common Pleas Court. Judge Harley M Whitcraft will hear the matter on his return from a special assignment at Chillicothe.

Logan Edythe Goss Boyd Goss Common Pleas Court Harley M. Whitcraft Chillicothe

Joe Flum Fined For Trespassing In Logan

Logan June 5 Joe Flum fined five dollars and costs by Magistrate C T Stephenson after pleading guilty to a trespassing charge filed by H W Beougher of West Logan.

Logan Joe Flum C. T. Stephenson H. W. Beougher West Logan

Scarcity of June brides noted by Ohio judge

Athens County Ohio case notes a lack of marriage license applications in early June 1983. The article also covers a sheriff sale of real estate at 9 Brown Avenue in Athens tied to case 16464 Amanda Ely vs Michael Almond et al. The property is appraised at 1220 dollars with a minimum bid of 813.33 dollars, sale by cash, on June 17, 1983 at 1 pm. CHARLES STRATTON is the sheriff and A B Wells litigates.

Michael Almond Athens Ohio Blackwood Kitty M. Church Arthur Hickman Athens County Brown Avenue Charles Stratton A. B. Wells

Divorce petition filed in Athens County court

Opal has filed for divorce and custody of a minor child against Walter Boggs in Case No. 18 26 of the Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio. Hearing set for on or after July 5 1933. Attorney for Plaintiff David Creger 5-22-hour.

Walter Boggs Opal Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio David Creger

Classes Meet Together in The Plains Farewell Party

In Chauncey on June 5 a farewell gathering for Mr and Mrs Elmer Spencer and family marked their move from The Plains to Athens. Naomi Bible Class hosted the Sunday School group at The Plains M E Church with Rev Ward Radford leading prayers. Charles McCullough and Mr Spencer spoke. Thelma Grandy played piano. a quartet sang. Refreshments followed. about 50 attendees.

Chauncey Elmer Spencer Plains Athens Naomi Bible Plains M. E Nora Graves Naomi Spencer Ward Radford Charles McCullough Thelma Grandy Ray Michael Ralph Porter Grant Michael Dwight Pullin

Past Chiefs Meet Mrs. F Boudinet Hostess in Chauncey

Past Chiefs Club of Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Chauncey met Friday at Millfield home of Mrs. F Boudinet. Mrs. Noah Harvey presided. Ruth Smith led devotions. Mystery box won by guest Mrs. H O McDaniel. Two visitors Mrs Daniel and Mrs Vivian Moore attended. Members listed include Mrs. Floyd Lincomictt, Mrs Harry Wallace, Miss Marguerite McGee, and others. Refreshments served.

Chauncey Chiefs Club Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters F &. Boudinet Millfeld Noah Harvey Ruth Smith H. O. McDaniel Daniel Vivian Moore Floyd Lincott Harry Wallace Marguerite McGee Ira Cunningham William Collins Arthur Smith Boudinot

Naomi Bible Class Plans Wednesday Meeting at The Plains

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains M E Church will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mr. Herman Humphrey with Mrs. Henry Evans in charge. Mrs. Ray Michaels will present the program trade and a hot sale will be part of the social hour.

Chauncey Naomi The Plains M. E. Church Herman Humphrey Henry Evans Ray Michaels

Schoonover Funeral Held for William Schoonover

Funeral services were held Sunday in Chauncey for William Schoonover 67 who died Friday from a stroke and injuries after a bridge fall. Rev Guss Graham led the M E Church rites and Nye Cemetery burial followed. He is survived by a wife two sons 14 grandchildren two brothers and two sisters.

Chauncey William Schoonover Guss Graham M. E. Church Church of Christ Nye Schoonover Dean Schoonover Harry Clarence Rutland John C. A. Schoonover Dora Shafer Beaumont Myrtle Jackson

Moore Rites Held in Wellston for Bridget Moore

Funeral services were held Friday at the Catholic Church in Wellston for Bridget Moore 71 a former Plains resident now of Wellston. Burial followed at Wellston. Survived by husband William three sons and one daughter Sanford Pat Harry and Mrs Edward McCall. Plains relatives attended including Mr and Mrs Harry Moore Lavonda and Robert Moore and others.

Chauncey Wellston Bridget Moore the Plains Moore William Moore Sanford Moore Pat Moore Akron Harry Moore Edward McCa Lavonda Robert Moore Edward McCall Floyd Linscott Mike Dukeman

Cass Family Attends Hebron Children's Day Program

Mr and Mrs Henry Cass and children Jo Ann and Paul of Chauncey spent the weekend at their parents home in Hebron Ohio to attend the Hebron Church of Christ Children s Day exercises where their two children took part in the program.

Chauncey Henry Cass Jo Ann Paul of Hebron Ohio Hebron Church of Christ

Sale notices in Athens and Nelsonville Ohio estates

Case No. 15877 sells Lot 2115 in Bardin's Addition Athens Ohio at 1 PM with appraised value 325 dollars two thirds minimum cash sale. Case No. 15080 describes Lots 452 and 453 in Thaddeus Longstreth's Addition Nelsonville Ohio with appraised value 766 dollars.

Grace Mathews Rossetter Appointed Executrix in Ohio Estate

Grace Mathews Rossetter of Albany Ohio has been appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of M L Rossetter late of Lee Township Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated May 18 1933 Probate Judge M Johnson Athens County Ohio.

Grace Mathews Rossetter Albany Ohio M. L. Rossetter Lee Township Athens County M. Johnson Said County

Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio issues a sheriff sale notice for real estate in York Township Athens County. The order directs public auction at the courthouse in Athens on June 17 at 2 PM, describing five tracts totaling about 186.02 acres with mineral and mining rights, quarry and brick company property, and associated personal property to be sold as part of the Athena Brick Company mortgage.

Astrup Athens State of Ohio Yorktown York Ohio Company Nelsonville Nelsonville Corporation York Township Athens County Hocking River Factory Street Hocking Valley Railway Company H. V. Ry. Co Salt Well Hollow Nelsonville Corp Hocking Valley Railway Cmpany County Bann Jory Street Sonal Athena Brick Orick Men Prem Popalion Athena Bperation Vilie Arlen Wooo & Williams

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Sandusky Peyton Bailey Dopson Clark Conn Woods Brady Bechtel Leavenwor Lansing Chanute Lawrence Ottawa Roer Scort H. L. Geddes Logan Presbyterian Church Hobineon First Entertainment Dramatic Order Knights of Khoras San Zenners FUR Service America Logan High Gan High School E. L. Ewing Amanda Ely Mrs F. FE. Boudinot Millfield Home John Dillinger T. J. Dillinger Wallace H. Pratt Mary E. Pratt Bardin Northes Clark Street Woolley & Rowland Sher William F. Patton P. L. Duncan L. H. Price Thaddeus Longstreth Harles Stratton Toilet Goods Department Evelyn Wills Elizabeth Arden Floor Psalo Fieas Thomas M. Conroy Southern Ohio Electric Ci
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