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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1929

Page

12

Logan to Study Filtration and Water Softener Plant Cost

Phillip Burgess, Columbus engineer, began surveying Logan water works to estimate costs for a filtration plant and water softener. The council recently contracted his services and plans to present findings to voters in November as a bond issue. Burgess inspected plants in Delaware and Westerville with Cervell’s committee.

Phillip Burgess Clumbus Logan Columbus Burgess Cervell Delaware Westerville

Officials Meet Here Wednesday in Logans Convention

Logan June 28 deputies of weights and measures from eight counties met at the Hocking County Courthouse auditorium with about 25 in attendance. J C Tinkey of the state department spoke and officers were elected. Afternoon talks included Prosecutor Phil A Henderson and C L Allen of Toledo. Fred F Darting of Columbus was arrested for intoxication later that night.

Logan J. C. Tinkey State Department Hocking County Melvin Heft Mast Phil A. Henderson C.L. Allen Toledo Allen A. Z. Nunemaker Fred F. Darting Columbus Walter Kleinschmidt

Garrisons Awarded 1500 in County Riot Damage Suit

In Athens County Common Pleas Court Harry Garrison won 1500 plus 1590 in damages for injuries from mine riots on county roads last summer. Total damages in such suits reach 2300, to be added to the next county tax levy. A new trial motion by Ralph Holbert seeking 309 was filed by the county attorney. Other cases include Hedrick 1000 set for July 9 and Hanson 500 for July 10.

Harry Garrison Athens County Commissioners Common Pleas Hocking County Ohio Ralph Holbert Holbert R. D. Williams James Hedrick Roy Hanson

Druggist Held in Dope Death of 4 Girl

In Columbus on June 28 pharmacist Edwin Figner, 36, was taken to police for questioning after Pauline Rader, 23, died from an apparent narcotics overdose. The girl was brought home unconscious by two taxicab drivers and died at University Hospital after a 3 a.m. prognosis.

Win Figner Pauline Rader University Hospital Figner Miss Rader

Answer to Letter Golf puzzle hints at Wide Wine Inc

The provided line states the solution to today’s Letter Golf puzzle as Wide, Wine, Inc. and Lone Long, indicating a wordplay connection among the phrases.

Wide, Wine, Inc Lone Long

Plan To Take X Ray Photos Of Injuries

Logan June 28 Little change in Harry Pierce 26 Haydenville remains after Wolfe's Basin wreck. Pierce has a fractured skull and clavicle with internal injuries. X rays planned as he recovers from shock. Efforts to save Jack Barney's left arm continue after multiple bone fractures. Ronald Robbinette, third victim, suffered lighter injuries.

Harry Pierce Logan Haydenville Wolfe's Basin Cherrington Hospital Jack Barney Ronald Robbinette

Vaughn Held in Logan After Muskegon Man Arrest

Deputy Sheriff J. Hammond brought Ben Vaughn of Muskegon Michigan to Logan on a non support charge filed by Mrs Vaughn. Vaughn pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under 600 dollars bond. Complainant and husband reportedly reconciled and plan to return to Muskegon where Vaughn is employed.

Logan J. Hammond Ben Vaughn Muskegon Mich J. J. Miller Vaughn Mr. Vaucin

Blaze Damages Car Engine In Logan On West Main Street

A. D. McCoy of Marietta had considerable damage to his automobile engine when a backfire started a fire while parked on West Main Street. Firemen quickly stopped the blaze with chemicals as the family, en route to Chicago, dined at a Logan restaurant. They later continued their trip using another vehicle.

Logan A. D. MeCoy Marietta West Main Street McCoy Chicago

Miss Mary Kate Bishop Returns Home from Logan Visit

Miss Mary Kate Bishop arrives in Detroit from Logan after a month away with her mother city auditor Mrs Della Bishop. W A Mills and C H Reichley of South Bloomingville were visitors in Logan. An all day homecoming at Fairview Methodist Church near Rockbridge is planned for next Sunday with speaking and a basket dinner.

Mary Kate Bishop Detroit Logan Della Bishop W. A. Mills C. H. Reichley South Bloomingville Fairview Methodist Church Rockbridge

Sabo Saved From The Electric Chair

John Sabo of Akron had his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Myers Y. Cooper after a clemency review. Sabo, condemned for the murder of Barton C. Painter, faced electrocution that had been scheduled for July.

Columbus U.P John Sabo Akron Myers Y. Cooper Sabo Barton C. Painter

Bee Sting Leads To Boy's Fatal Accident

In Columbus on June 28 a bee stung a boy named Robert Frans Jr 7 indirectly causing his death after he chased the insect into the path of an automobile Three companions witnessed the fatal incident and described the scene.

Columbus U,p Robert Frans, Jr

Ruby A. Black Named Theta Sigma Phi President

Ruby A. Black of Washington is elected president of Theta Sigma Phi, the national honorary and professional journalism sorority, at a Columbus meeting on June 28.

Columbus

Religions of the World booklet offers parish facts

A 48 page pamphlet answers common Bible questions with religious facts and statistics. It includes census figures on American churches and membership and is available for ten cents with a coupon.

America

Religious World booklet offer from Information Bureau

The Athens Messenger advertises a booklet RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD by the Information Bureau with ten cents payment. It instructs to include name street city and state for mailing.

Vanatta Dies in Dayton After Logan Sales Career

Albert Vanatta age 65 died Tuesday evening in Dayton after leaving Logan where he worked 15 years as a salesman for the Logan Dottery Company. He leaves two children from his first marriage and three from his second, plus siblings in this city and Maxville. Funeral services are set for Friday in Dayton. Buddy Wicks of Nelsonville No 1 is in hospital and to undergo appendicitis surgery.

Logan Dayton Albert Vanatta Logan Dottery Company Alice Shafer John Vanatta E B Frank Vanatta Laura J. Hutte Maxville Buddy Wicks Nelsonville

Messenger May Be telephoned to Clinton Webb

A short notice states a messenger should be telephoned to Clinton Webb at 6024 for contact or delivery.

Clinton Webb Logan The Athens Messenger 6024 Logan News Messenger

Hawks Break Transcontinental Flight Record at LA Airport

Captain Frank Hawks launched from Metropolitan Airport Los Angeles at 2 27 am to attempt a new transcontinental record. He previously set a record of 11 hours 19 minutes 22 seconds from New York to Los Angeles, beating the former record by nearly five hours set by the late Captain B D Collyer and Harry Tucker Sapers.

B.D. Collyer Harry Tucker Sapers

Redpath Seeks Backing to Bring Chautauqua Back Next Year

About 70 guarantors have signed on as Redpath officials push for sufficient guarantees to secure the next season. Local committee members aimed to finish solicitations after a strong week, but left the effort to avoid delaying the program. D. P. Wetherill was elected president. other officers include Frank Blasius as vice president and J A Keller as secretary. Ki V Harris remains manager and stays in Logan to finalize next year’s contract.

D. P. Wetherill W. J. Ranks Frank Blasius Presi J. A. Keller J. V. Woodard KE. 7 Hielow Mra Bess Mutchmore Frank Judy Ki. V. Harris

Plane crash ends endurance flight attempt in Illinois

Miss Viola Gentry's Cabinair plane, aiming to set a light plane endurance record, crashed into a tree at Hick's nursery grounds near Westbury Illinois. Co pilot Jack Ashcraft was instantly killed.

Westbury Viola Gentry Cabinair Hick Jack Ashcraft

Somerset mother breaks leg after fall at home

Mrs. Russell Yost of Somerset injured when entering her Pall New Lexington home with her three year old son in her arms she fell and sustained a fracture of the left leg between ankle and knee.

New Lexington Russell Yost Somerset

Death claims Mrs. Yaw in Akron linked tragedy

W. S. Yaw received word of his wife Mrs. Yaw’s death after a visit with his mother. Mrs. Yaw, once of Logan, had been in ill health for weeks. Funeral set for Saturday in New Lexington with burial there, her former home.

Logan Yaw Akron St. 1. Yaw New Lexington

Masons Call Special Funeral Meeting in Athens

The Athens lodge of Masons holds a special meeting for conducting Ma sonic funeral services for Alva Gillette. The session is set for Sunday at 1 PM, called by Murray N. Fowler W M.

Athens Lodge of Masons Alva Gillette Murray N. Fowler W. M

Blosser Former County Treasurer Dies in Kansas City

David M. Blosser 68, once Galia County treasurer, died in Kansas City Missouri. Relatives in Gallia County have been advised.

David M. Blosser Galia County Kansas City

Forgery Charged in Suit Over a Note

In New Lexington on June 28 a civil trial unfolds in Common Pleas Court over an $18,000 promissory note claimed by P. H. Tannehill executor of Williams estate and dated to a coal purchase. The defense argues forgery as Mt. Vernon Judge HH Metray presides.

New Lexington Common Pleas P. H. Tannehill Williams Tannehill Ren. HH. Metray P. L. Wilkins Mt. Vesnon McCray

Hartwood Crew Rescued After Shipwreck Off Point Reyes

Sixteen crew members of the lumber carrier Hartwood were rescued by a Coast Guard surf boat after the vessel ran aground near Point Reyes about 75 miles from San Francisco. The rescue occurred today, following the tow from the wrecked ship.

San Francisco Hartwood Point Reyes Coast Guard

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