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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1928
Page
12
Material placed at the South Mulberry Street railroad crossing for an automatic flasher system to replace two watchmen who work three hours daily. Work will begin soon. The crossing has long been busy and the site has seen two fatal accidents costing three lives. T. Stephenson and Albert Williams are reassigned.
March 10 Stoners opened by overpowering Wlayworkers in two early games before a late stumble cost them the final contest. Jones posted high scores in the initial games while Poling and J Columber led the Clayworkers with steady bowling and a late surge. Final totals show scattered marks for both sides as the Clayworkers prevailed.
In a competitive card featuring Min Two of Three, businessmen face the Knights of Prythias Bowsers with both sides showcasing resolve. The outing highlights strategic plays and crowd interest as the event unfolds.
Logand Jabberwocks entertained with bridge at Mrs Wilbur Lanning s home on East Main. Otterbein Guild elected officers and staged a program at Miss Margaret Sater s home assisted by Miss Geraldine Ellinger with 24 members and guests attending. Justamere club held a meeting with 13 guests, music and readings, and a St Patrick theme. A bridge and rook party hosted by J P Mooney and Ruth Brooke featured six bridge tables and two rook tables with Patrick s day color decorations and a long guest list.
Jackson Judge Ben Jones, seeking a nomination to the Fourth Judicial District Court of Appeals, met Friday with party members to enter the primary on the Renub- Heron ticket with Judge Peter J. Blosser. Jones has six years on the Jackson County Common Pleas bench and eight years as Water Judge prior to that, with prior experience on the common pleas bench.
Logan residents say Glendon Morris was arrested after noon by state and local police for a Jackson County robbery. He was held at city hall until the sheriff arrived to return him to the county.
D R McConnell from Salem visited in mid March to survey orchards in Hocking county. He toured with county extension agent Robert W Lang. Two state demonstration orchards were shown at Job Case's Green township property and Charles Barker's Falls township orchard, recently purchased after James Barker's exit.
Logan March 1. Bill Sayers, confined by illness, is back on the streets in his Logan Ingh school wheel chair as mascot for local teams. He enjoyed Logan’s district tourney victory over Jackson at Athens. Numerous local women are listed as neighbors and relatives. OPERATED UPON LOGAN March 10. Mrs H H Bierly underwent appendicitis and gallstone surgery at Grant hospital Columbus. Her condition was listed as favorable.
Army officers led by Col Haubrich Lt Col Shetler and Lt Havi land conferred with the Hocking county central social service committee on relief work across nine county regions. Officers said 999 children were fed daily, mainly in Ward township with stations at Co onville and Starr townships. National Guard expected to stay in the fields until about May 1.
Logan authorities report a county eradication drive meeting at the courthouse. W H Mowery Marion Beery and Robert W Lang chaired the session where John Rheinscheld was reelected president and James Barkjer secretary. Dr L M Tarbill spoke on tuberculosis origin and infection while a Falls township free test area was detailed and countywide testing urged. State and federal support received thanks from the Logan Chamber of Commerce and other bodies.
The Hocking county quota for the Citizens Military Training camp is set at 15 volunteers for ages 12 to 18 to train a month at Camp Knox Ky. Lieut. W. W. Martin notes the quota will likely fill soon as Logan oversees enrollment. The county consistently sends full quotas and may exceed this year.
An automobile owned by James Sherlock was stolen from near the Owers Vig company plant early Saturday morning, according to Sherlock’s report to Sheryl W. R. Lford. The car was still parked at its usual place at 2 am, per the night watchman. Sherlock works the night shift at the factory. Mr and Mrs J S Cherrington were in Athens Saturday evening for tea during the Crank BB. Willisy meeting.
Logan, March 10 C W Cox a Green township veteran public school teacher attended the 104th birthday celebration of Mrs Frances Harris at High Hall Muskingunt county Thursday Cox taught at High Hill school forty six years ago when Harris children were pupils The High Hill area once supported a post office located about 20 miles southeast of Zanesville
Logan march 10 winter freezes have damaged the wheat crop in Hocking county, says Isaac Imboden, veteran farmer of Marion township. He notes the clover crop is also harmed by the cold and that tender plants were lifted from the soil leaving roots exposed in many places. Mr and Mrs C E Strain and her husband accompanied her to Columbus, her husband returning home before the operation.
March report from Logan notes Sowers lease in Crooksville with Foraker Cline drilling company completing well No 2. Willam Cline of Logan shows financial interest and owns multiple Crooksville and Hocking county properties. A separate town report records a 20 inch copperhead snake killed during a survey near South Bloomingville, injuring none.
In Logan on March 10 first treatment of diphtheria immunization was given to 156 pupils from 29 rooms in city schools. Health commissioner Dr. B Hiatt said the sessions occurred with Miss Catherine Morgan assisting. many pupils came from Juneau high school building with permission slips from parents. The physician expects further permissions as parents learn about the procedure and its effects. Also reported is the birth of an 8 pound girl at Charlington hospital to Mr and Mrs Wollard Lyke, with grandparents listed and Roy Mage named as father of a son born Wednesday.
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