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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1928
Page
12
Logan March 27 The first Presbyterian church will conduct an every member canvass between 2 and 8 o clock Sunday afternoon announced by James L. Martin Jr chairman of the committee. Representatives will appreciate members and friends being at home during those hours to complete the canvass and report at the evening service.
Logan judge Harley M. Whiterall sentences James Brannigan to a minimum one year of hard labor in the Ohio penitentiary after a guilty plea to obtaining money under false pretenses. Brannigan will be taken to Columbus within five days amid the Juogan Overland receivership case. Brannigan’s counsel claimed repayment was possible if the money had been made good. Brannigan offered no further statement.
An invitation urges the public to attend a revival meeting led by evangelist Luther Pink at the Rav with Pastor Mann and the regu 13. The event aims to aid the church and record Pink’s past evangelistic work. The revival hopes to inspire a good meeting and public participation.
Logan March 17 witnesses Sherri Lloyd and Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn describe the death chamber scene for Richie Peppers. Peppers faced the electric chair with guards nearby as officers observed the procedure.
Hocking county leaders will meet at the courthouse next Saturday to outline summer 4-H club work. C. C. Lang, assistant state club leader, will assist, and at least 20 leaders are expected to attend.
Mrs Clare Abell hosted the Beta Gi Amici club at her Warner Avenue home Thursday evening. Green candle themed rooms and menu marked St Patrick's Day. After dinner four bridge tables played. Mrs Edward Iggones won high honors and Miss Mary Bond was second. Guests included Mrs Ward Chase Mrs Clinton Webb and out of town member Airst Peter Lomax of McArthur.
LOGAN March 17 with corn at 1.10 a bushel and hogs at eight and a half cents a pound there is no money for farmers who seed corn to hogs according to Noah Childers Pickaway county farmer visiting for the estate of his father the late John Childers of Laurelville He was accompanied by his brother Lather Childers said he feeds more than 7¢ porkers now but expects to feed far fewer next year.
A Lancaster visit by Micketts led a delegation to hear Will s campaign message. Frank Mailer of Chile and D Rickett s Bressman are among candidates. Voters show sentiment for pension reform and party leadership as the chub movement backs Will.
A woman is confined to Cherryton hospital with two fractured pelvic bones after a Friday collision on the New Straitsville Murray City highway. The car, driven by William Adair of Logan, overturned after striking a barrier. Alisy Essex and two others were aboard. The victim reportedly tried to jump free as the vehicle toppled.
President Coolidge today pushed a lever initiating the presecs in the new Canton Daily News building. The ceremony honors publisher Hon Mellett, assassinated years ago, and marks a pivotal moment for the paper and its staff.
The Clayworkers won two of three in their final series against the Weed Workers on Wednesday evening. F Columber hit 199 and 21 in key games while others contributed to the champions’ victories. Best for the Clayworkers were Brehm Columb Wuriy Connors and Hamilton.
Logan Chapter Rural Arch Masons was inspected Friday evening by Merrill Montgomery Newark lecturer for this Masonic order. Fifty members attended as an Excellent Masters degree was amplified. Local officers drew commendation from the inspector. Following the meeting refreshments were served.
In Washington township cattle testing by L. M. Tarbill is nearing completion with over 499 cattle tested and no reactions. In Falls township more than 1,690 cattle were tested resulting in nine reactors, a low percentage. Petitions in Good Hope Laurel and Green townships sought 75 percent support to continue tests, but opposition campaigns have hindered further efforts. Tarbill will move to other parts of Ohio where petitions exist and urging price tests.
Mrs A K Kelch set a record by making 42 dozen doughnuts in a day over 500 holes, for church socials of United Brethren. Mrs Heldy previously made the same number in a day and 32 dozen another day while keeping up housework.
Logan March 17 Arrange ments by the Hocking County Fish and Game Association for distributing a half carload of mature fish in county streams in May. S.C. Miggin announced the plan after submission to H. Graves, district supervisor, who pledged the fish. Distribution will likely occur in the Hocking River and Salt Creek, key streams for propagation. Deputy Higgins could not specify the fish species to be supplied.
Police said an intruder forced a window at Ace Anderson’s house on South Culver Street and stole a gold watch two rings and a wall-mounted coat from a bedroom while family members listened to a radio program.
In a morning meeting the Logan county commissioners postponed naming a successor to Ray Nixon who resigns to return to his field rep post with Logan Clay Product. Two men seek the vacancy and likely appointment by the commissioners as Boyd Wright and Wolfe vie for the role. William Smith Tockes was jailed Thursday pending grand jury action on a charge of nan supy.
Logan recalls the most disastrous flood that struck the city twenty one years ago causing thousands of dollars in property damage. The event is contrasted with more recent incidents, as residents remember the historic flood during a last week discussion in Logan.
Miss Susan Kreider of Hillsboro visited relatives in Logan where she trained at Cherrington hospital and now serves as assistant nurse supervisor. The Hocking County Find Game association elected Rev. James Fields as president and heard talks from H. Graves and Henry Gadden. A 125-member Tosey car club was noted with plans to be announced.
Pratts Fork notes list Sun day guests of Mrs. Sarah Golds berry including Me and Mrs Elmer Golds berry and family. Harry Smith and children visited Will Colmer and family. Ms I Smith trimmed trees for Miles Cain. Roy Lambert stayed with Isogene Goldsberry. Frank Cain and children visited Nites Cain. Es Dartt tended his storm. Arnold King went to Chases to see his sister Mrs Charlie Carsey who was seriously ill. She is reported as being PRATTS FORK March 17.
Mrs. Vincent Ladd of Chilli and family visited Willam Flane home while Guthrie and friends spent Sunday there. Kate Creamer visited Mrs. S. A. Smith Tuesday. Charles Goldsberry family moved back home. Vale McCumber visited Jerseyville. George DeWeese guests of Lew Woods. Mary Burson stayed with Miss Gladys Clark. Gladys Smith, Bernice Tindolph, Helen Guthrie and Ruby Ashcraft attended a gathering at Everett Bosworth. Helena Shuler hosted Everett Raseearth. The body of Elzabell Trew of Akron was brought to Athens for services at Walburn later. Lew Wood spent Tuesday evening with Mrs. S. F. Smith. burial set for Thursday in family plot. West Union Street service notice.
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