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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1929

Page

12

Cave Road Will Be Ready Soon From Logan To Bremen

Logan June 8 Public works progress on Old Man's Cave Road moves to finish a one and a half mile stretch into Fairfield County. Weather favorable in past two weeks accelerates county plan to maintain and complete over 100 miles of improved highways in the area. A separate divorce case grants Phil McCarthy a divorce from Pauline McCarthy with alimony agreed and costs awarded. marriage licenses issued to Glenn M. Johnson and Mae Unger.

Logan Oral Wolfe Hocking County Old Man's Cave R.O. Wagstant Ralph Larimer Merion Township Logan-Geneva Fairfield County Bremen Phil McCarthy Pauline McCarthy Cantmon Fleas Court Thomas Price New Mexington

Witness recalling Civil War raids in Mersville and Morgan era

Stewart Lovett, a lifelong resident of Mersville, recalls Civil War raids in 1863 and later river trade memories. He describes Morgan raid movements, Confederate pursuit through fields, a deaf and dumb witness shot at, and raiders crossing the river at Wolf’s Harbor before retreating to West Virginia hills.

Mersville June Stewart Lovett Anderson Ville Lovett Racine Din George Webster Toei Wolf's Har West Virwinks Mr. Lovett

Not Certain That Three Are Convicts

Junction City reports doubt on whether three men seen at Circleville are the escaped convicts. Deputy Warden T. C. Blosser, returning from the scene, says the men are believed to be tramps rather than fugitives. The trio escaped from the shale pit after stealing a car near Cambridge.

Junction City Circleville Mate T. C. Blosser Hoon Cambridge

Free Acts Planned to Boost Fall Festival

Logan committee plans free attractions to make the Fall Festival the best ever. Chairman Fred Carpenter says the group is arranging acts for the October festival, with formal announcements after bookings close. Members listed include Hower Bowers C. Lewis Harry Shaw Edward Davis and Fred Hoopes.

Logan Juno Fred Carpenter Mr. Carpenter How Bowers C. Lewis Harry W. Shaw Edward W. Davis Fred Hoopes

Five Are Goats Stunt Week Delights Toopnin Folks

Logan Jane reports stunt week for Beta Phi Siema pledges with five members performing nightly feats. Pedestrians on Main Street watched the group try to roll peanuts with crowbars and parade in improvised costumes. They wore overalls work shirts broad hats and bright red ties throughout the week.

Toopnin Logan Jane Beta Phi Siema

Federal Charges Revealed in Logan Case Against Roy Radelitte

Federal officials announced charges against Roy Radelitte in Logan after his Lancaster arrest. He faces migration of prohibition laws and related counts, with transfer to Columbus following evidence review and a government attorney's report.

Roy Kradelitte Colt Logan Plumb Rhett W. i. Linyd Roy Radelitte Kagdeldig Lancaster Columbus Routcliffe

Court of Honor Set for Friday for Athens iBoy Scouts

The regular Court of Honor for all iBoy Scouts of Athens is planned for Friday at 7 in the Scout Cabin, Strond's, weather permitting. If rain, the event moves to the First Methods headquarters. Episcopal badges will be awarded for various ranks and merit badges applications will be received.

iBoy Scouts of

Sugar Creek Club Holds Friday Meeting Learnings

The Sagan Creek 4-H Clothing Club met Friday afternoon in the Sugee Creek Shoal Building to cut out dresses. Two new members enrolled are Burchfield and Ruth Johnson. Gaines were awarded stants and nine others were designated. A swimming party and marshmallow Wiener roast were planned for June 21.

Sagan Creek Sugee Creek Shoal Pwchu Th Burchfield Ruth Johnson Gaines Land Marshaliow Mex

Where's Paper Mewenges Is Law And Cally Come Fant Ay

June 8 telephones ring as readers await The Messenger delivery. Delays due to press trouble out Athens cause unanswered calls and confusion as Messenger staff try to reach regular homes. One representative handles numerous inquiries about delayed papers.

Hea Athens Logan

Rural Districts Name Teachers in Wiockinge County

Three rural districts Washington Mariow Falls Townships selected teachers for the coming term. Cokpilon to succeed Miss Mabel Wool as principal at the Awlesboro Ufith School in Washington Township. Miss Wand led the school for two years. Bertie Garner to teach in the high school. other staff to be named. Numerous other teachers listed by township. several positions remain open. Falls Township reselects Mr. Schaal as principal for sixth year by parental request. Clarion Club notes at Mes Har Bell marked by election of officers and social cards.

Atrora Ida Ankrom Mi Dieasant Madalene Kitehen Ties Boro Rarte Goat Turn Frank Masure Ewing Will Ran Gorton Olive Branch Jack Florence Sherman Poling Weaver Marlo Engle Margaureg Rush James Trent Carnenti Lowell Irtek Jacks W. Zeigler Enterprise Neal Khehen Velva Trashare Tleasant Valles W. Sehaadtrian Matth Krinns Walnut Valley Op Carnes Imin Tisch Dall Merman Bratton Nickel Plate WLP Pana Catlco Ridge Grier Vsrsh- Scotts Creek Velma Skinners Webb Summit Gladys Wibb Usther Engle West Logan Timer Risch EiWl

City water shutoff explained after long river line delay

Service Director Harvey Linton and Mrs Della Bishop explained why the city water supply was turned off. A 12 inch main without a prior valve required draining the mains for over an hour during a valve installation on an auxiliary 10 inch line to Bowen Street. A three siren blast 15 minutes before shutdown will warn residents in the future.

Dune Harvey Linton Della Bishop Audi Leap Fesday Hocking River Bowen Street Linton

Smith to Make Tour of Europe

Dr Kenley Smith of Cincinnati sails from New York on the Leviathian to join Mayor Seasongood and family on a European tour this summer acting as personal physician. The trip includes Carlsbad Italy and France with return planned in October or November.

Carlsbad Italy France Smith Cincinnati United, States Oklahoma de Just

Testimony and arrests tied to Jackson County copper theft case

Logan and Deputies Hammond and Farbeann testified before the Jackson County Grand Jury about a copper wire theft case. They aided in capturing John Shiflet alias George Lambert at Lancaster, with the theft occurring in Jackson County. A mine site in Jackson County was identified and the prisoner moved again.

Logan June Hammond Farbeann Jackson Jackson County Grand Jury John Shiflet George Lambert Lancaster McArthur

Wiosit Club Hosts Dinner Amid Bridge Session

A Dinner was served at the home of Mrs. Roger Friend for the Wiosit Club. Hostess assisted by her mother Mrs. Essie Gano. Mrs. Ward Chase filled in as substitute during the bridge session.

Roger Friend Whosit Club Essie Gano Ward Chase Bridge

Perry Township Clerk Hartwough Testifies in Moore Case

George W. Hartwough 63 of Perry Township, long serving on juries, appears as witness for Minnie Moore against Samuel Hillard. He had been summoned as a regular chair and ordered to bring township records to the courthouse for testimony.

Local Sorority Delegates Headed to Sigma Phi Gamma Convention

Logan residents Agnes Smith alias Logan Britefs and Faye Walker prepare for a trip to St Joseph Missouri June 14 16 to represent the Logan chapter at the national Sigma Phi Gamma convention Frank Redfern of Adelphi and others are noted as visitors or residents in nearby towns. Edgel reunion set for Grotto grounds with a basket game featured.

Logan Britefs Agnes Smith Faye Walker St. Joseph Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Frank Redfern Adelphi C. FL Lewis Capital City Joseph Smart Lonestreet Logan Frank W. Harden Cincinnati George Emerick Pe Wayne Indiana City Gore I. Gage Biity Jean Phil Tschappat Loan Cart Frami Marietta Vernon Webb Sonef Cart Sonef Cart and Paul New Straits Ile BR. Robinson Columbuus Sopain Charles M. Price

Harble Hurt While Operating Highway Mower

A workman from Enterprises was injured while operating a mowing machine for the State Highway Department. The cutterbar struck him, creating a deep wound that required several days of rest and treatment.

Logan State Highway Department Marth of Enterprises Jack Jack

Concert Loggan June 8 Public Square Ravenwood Band

A short concert at Public Square Friday featured Ravenawood Won High School band en route to Columbus for Olentangy Corkfil evening. The 56 youthful musicians, under WW Wheistane, were supported by parents with equipment valued at about $50,000. They previously backed Governor Vonnely’s campaign at meetings and by Col. Theodore Togseyvett.

Logan Public Square Ravenawood Columbus Olentangy Oat 2 Wheistane Vonnely Theodore Togseyvett Ile Poe

Geddes Addresses Brotherhood of Hunter Street Leaders

Dr Geddes, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, spoke to about fifty men of the Brotherhood on Thursday evening. The topic focused on perseverance and faith, delivering a favorable reception from attendees.

Geddes Logan Geddes Nastor Presbyterian Church Brotherhood of the Hunter Street

Certificates Granted to 14 Applicants by County Board

The County Board of Examiners awarded certificates to fourteen applicants after last Saturday’s examination. Three-year certificates went to Ken Shushares of Gibbonville and Dorothy Chute of Logan, with Esther Kley of Logan receiving a three-year special in Home Economics. One-year certificates were issued to Virginia Bainter, Grace Carr, Wavelene Grove, Nettie Keeton, Orville Kitchen, Helen Mathias, Lillian Prem er, Margaret Rush, Clarence Slonner, Floyd Higgs, Grace Thomas, and additional names including Rockbridge and Athens residents, reflecting a broad slate of candidates.

Logan County Board of Examiners Ken Shushares Gibbonville Dorothy Chute Esther Kley Virgina Bainter South Lloomingville Girace Carr Wavelene Grove Revkridge Nettie Keeton Nelsonville Orville Kitchen South Bloomingvitle Helen Mathias Rockbride Lillian Premer Athens Margaret Rush Marion Township Clarence Slonner Grace Thomas Muray City Floyd Higgs Washington Township

Township Board Awards School Paint Contract

The Township Board of Education awarded a contract on Coleman Saturday for painting school buildings in the district. The deal calls for a $240 expenditure with other repairs totaling 10 percent.

Ek Township Board of Education Coleman

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