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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
6
Connett 4-H Club members attended a community sing at Connett Church on Thursday evening June 6. Club leader Mrs Blanc Ma fone notes the program featured talks by parents of 4-H youth, song service, readings, a duet, and a financial committee report from the local church Talk Service.
Charles E. Kennedy once edited the Cleveland Plain Dealer and wrote Fifty Years of Cleveland recounting the citys changes He was a friend of John D Rockefeller Senator Mark Hanna President James A Garfield Mayor Tom L Johnson and many other prominent figures in Cleveland history.
June 13 report of a grocery owner robbed of 14 dollars by a short-change artist who paid with a five dollar bill then received a ten dollar note and a higher denomination bill. The suspect, who claimed to live on Stewart Avenue, drove a high priced car and was accompanied by a woman. Deputy Sheriff Jo Farbearn alerted nearby police to watch for the stranger.
In Logan two weeks earlier B A Dempsey of Columbus and Wesley Ogg of Nelsonville raced on the Logan Nelsonville Road under a quarter mile handicap. Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn arrested them for reckless driving. Dempsey paid a fine in court. Ogg was fined 20 dollars and costs after pleading guilty. police later reminded him he had lost the race.
William Robey a Republican files a petition on Wednesday becoming Logan’s first candidate for council president and the second to seek a seat on the next council. He previously represented the Second Ward. Ward Township also lists four women candidates including Mrs Lemma Lloyd for township clerk.
Deputy game protectors are asked to educate the public on the new squirrel law from September 15 to October 1 inclusive. Hunters may take at most four squirrels per day and possession limits apply. Squirrels cannot be bought or sold within or outside the state, and violations are separate offenses. Deputy Higgins pledges cooperation to publicize these provisions.
Logan June 1—Admission of the alleged Burchette confession under objection and A I White as firearms expert highlighted the second day of evidence in the Burchette murder trial. The state closed its case at 2 40 pm and defense began calling witnesses, including Sheriff Lloyd Deputy Sheriffs Farbean and Hammond, prosecutor Henderson and stenographer, all testifying to the signing and reading of the confession. White testified on gun and bullet tests linking the weapon to Burchette, while Mrs Behrens described her relation to the victim and family. The defense insisted shots came from multiple directions as the defense intends to call many witnesses Thursday. Court packed with spectators.
City Council asked the city solicitor to prepare a resume of current license requirements for outside sales in Logan. Engineering work was ordered to estimate costs for opening Church Street between Furnace and Iron Streets and to assess an outlet for the Fast Hunter Street sewer to Bowen Street. May collections totaled 43.79 dollars. bonds of 4500 dollars were authorized for the Church Street storm sewer. Logan residents Mrs. Fred F Arnold and son Junior visit from Salt Lake City with plans to travel to Ann Arbor after, marking a three year gap since last relatives visit.
TWO WELLS IN LOGAN June 13 Good wells continue the rule in the Washington Township Field with two more producers reported Tuesday and Wednesday when they were shot. The Gordon Oil Company's No 1 well on the Meldrim heirs' tract in that field was shot Wednesday and will make between 50 and 75 barrels daily. Seven barrels an hour followed the Tuesday shot in the Preston Oil Company's Beery heirs' farm well. These wells bring the weekly total producers in Hocking County fields to five.
The Girls 4-H Club of Amesville met in the Presbyterian Church basement on Thursday evening June 4 and added Donna Potter Marjorie Frash and Martha Woolley as new members. Members discussed a cooking project teaching potato salad and sandwich making with ingredients supplied by participants. The next meeting is planned for June 20 at the Presbyterian Church.
Preparations for free Legion Hand summer concerts began Wednesday as local American Legion members built a platform west of the Courthouse on Market Street. The move from the park protects new grass being laid during beautification, per Park Commission order.
Logan June 12 Malicious destruction of property charge against George Morgan of Murray City. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Fred Burwen, then jailed in lieu of a 500 bond after smashing seven store windows Saturday causing about 100 damage. Marshal Surtees detained him, later Sheriff Lloyd transported him to county jail. Morgan also sustained a leg laceration during the incident.
Roy Radcliffe, released to federal authorities last week by Sheriff W N Lloyd, was bound over by a United States Commissioner at Columbus Tuesday under bond of 2500. He faces a charge of liquor law violation.
Mr and Mrs Charles Cusick of Hillsdale Wyoming arrived Tuesday to visit Mrs Cusicks parents Mr and Mrs H Reichley of South Bloomingdale. He has taught in Hillsdale schools for two years and recently served as superintendent. A contract to supervise next year has been tendered. Summer trips return to Ohio where they retain residence.
The Mt Liberty 4 H food club met with assistant leader Miss Madge Greney on June 11. Mildred and Myrtle Parsons gave a boiled egg sandwich demonstration. Three visitors attended, and most members were present. A follow up sandwich demonstration by Lucille and Lilah Howell is planned. Mildred Parsons and Florence Greuey were named to a committee for the June 25 meeting with Miss Madge Greuey.
Cleveland June 13 The death of John W. Boyce 53 marks the passing of the last principal in the Judge McGannon murder case that unsettled Cleveland politics in 1920 Joyce a former saloon keeper and William McGannon then Municipal Court chief justice were indicted for Kagy's murder Both were acquitted though McGannon was later convicted of perjury and sentenced to 16 years He died ill in 1928 in Chicago Miss Neely the nurse star witness died later Edward J Allen implicated in urging her testimony was drowned at Cincinnati
Shawnee June 13 Staff Special Miss Edna McKnight and Ernest Eberts were married June 10 at Point Pleasant West Virginia The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred McKnight and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Eberts of New Straitsville The ceremony was by Rev A H Perkins They were accompanied by Miss Elsie Eberts and Mrs Thelma Eberts The bride's sister and sister in law are listed The couple will reside in New Straitville A separate note mentions the secret April 4 marriage of Miss Alberta Keating to Le Roy Klein in Columbus The Keatings and Mrs Klein are named reactions.
Unidentified middle aged man beaten to death with a hammer was found in a tool shed near the C. & O. right of way in Cincinnati today.
Nearly 150 officers and leaders of 4 H clubs in Southeastern Ohio will attend a training meeting in Athens on June 28. Activities begin at 11 with discussion groups at the Junior High School, followed by sessions led by county agents and club leaders, a picnic lunch, demonstrations, and a closing address by W H Palmer. A swim at Crystal Tool caps the day.
June tax collections progress slowly at the office of County Treasurer W. E. Moler. The final date for spring tax payments is July 20. Most residents wait until the last month to pay, the treasurer said.
Search resumed with renewed vigor today for Charles Shingledecker a 55 year old farmer who shot and fatally wounded his wife a mother of several children last Saturday Mrs Shingledecker died as physicians fought to save her life The shooting was said to have climaxed a domestic quarrel.
Cleveland mourns Henry W. Lustig a 47 year old attorney who died amid the May 15 clinic disaster. He aided others including his father in law before gas enveloped a room trapping him while he attempted to rescue a group of women. He died after a valiant struggle against the lethal gas. New probe details reveal Buffery Voges the steamfitter who was expelled from the X ray room intensified his earlier testimony.
London June 13 Liberal Party holds balance of power in the House of Commons and will determine key issues. David Lloyd George, leader, told a Liberal Club luncheon that Liberals will pursue benevolent neutrality between the new Labor government and the conservative opposition while remaining the decisive factor on controversial issues.
Small town notice urging readers to phone Want Ads for the Messenger at 211. The brief item highlights classified ad placement and a local service line. no other details or events are provided beyond the contact number.
J Edward Syx and Richard Burchfield, inmates at London Prison Farm in Glouster, have parole recommendations. Their hearings before the Ohio Board of Clemency are set for on or after July 15. Fred E. Helmich, in Columbus at the penitentiary, also is recommended for parole with a hearing on or after July 2.
The 4 H Rookie Klub will hold a lawn fete this evening at J N McHarg's home on New Marsh Field Road to raise funds for the club's work.
T. A. Noon, fuel inspector for the New York Central, was in Columbus for business the fore part of the week.
Glouster June 13. A regular Marcellite Rebekah Lodge meeting Saturday night will include initiation of two candidates. Degree team members are asked to dress in white. Refreshments will be served after lodge work.
Glouster Athens and Nelsonville hold county wide primary eligibility. In Glouster the mayoral race attracts Republicans with three filed candidates and another possible entry before Friday’s filing deadline at midnight. Democratic petitions filed for Council and Board, while mayoral bids are not yet confirmed. Fred Morgan of Athens earned his medical degree at the university.
The third quarter of the Methodist conference year ends Sunday as pastor D L Browning urges all funds to be in the treasury to meet bills. Ohio annual conference will take place at Road Street Church in Columbus starting September 3. Helen Crawford of Glouster accompanied Prof Crow and family to Washington DC for commencement exercises at Washington University.
John Crosby a knife vender was jailed in Athens after pleading guilty to a drunken charge and failing to pay a $10 fine plus costs. Deputy Heck delivered Crosby to the county jail, noting the end of “charge it” as a loophole for liberty.
Glouster residents are invited to a Friday night performance of The Last Day of School by the Christian Workers at the Church of Christ. The program will conclude with refreshments for attendees.
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