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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1928

Page

12

Rural eighth grade graduates in Hocking county exceed last year

Three hundred fifty eighth grade pupils in Hocking county rural schools passed exams and earned promotion. Fewer than 20 pupils failed to meet the required grades. Ward township leads with 42 graduates alongside 28 in Murray City schools. other townships and villages list notable graduation counts.

Marion Township Starr Benton Green Salt Creek Perry Falls Laurel Laurelville Union Furnace Gore Haydenville Good Hope Oveville Rockbridge

County Boards Agree To Road Improvements In Three Townships

County commissioners and township trustees across Benton Green and Falls meet to plan improvements on Goose Run Road in Benton township and Arnold Road through Green and Falls townships. Resolutions adopted align cooperation on the project and routine business was handled.

Logan Goose Run Benton Township Arnold Green and Falls Township

Stewart Held on Possession of Still Equipment

Harley Stewart of Sams Creek in Hocking county was charged with possession of property designed for making liquor. He was arraigned before Judge Harley M. Whitcraft and pleaded not guilty with bond set at 860. Officers had tracked a still site on Sams Creek for 36 hours and found two barrels of mash and a 56 gallon still. Stewart fled the scene but was captured Friday.

Logan Harley Stewart Sams Creek Hocking County Harley M. Whiteraft Stewart Toel Warbeann L. F. Hammond

Eyewear Affected by Orchard Dust Injures Locals

Lang and James Barker suffer severe eye trouble from sulphur dust blown into their eyes during spraying at an orchard near Maxville. They were treated in Logan by Dr. Claude Lyons and may face permanent injury. In Fairfield county a $2,771 auto accident suit is filed by Homer W. Hitchen against Earl Shenker and Esther Shenker for injuries and vehicle damage. Melvin Boenersr recovers well after appendectomy in Painesville. Spencer, formerly of New Pittsburg, has new work in Willoughby. Funeral sermon for William Cowan to be delivered by Rev James P. Fields in Sterling after Cowan’s death.

Logan Common Pleas Court Fairfield County Homer W. Hitchen Earl Stenker Esther Shenker Lancaster Hitchan John Donley Donley Automobils Shenker Painesville Melvin Boenesr Spencer New Pittsburg Wiloughby Newton Spencer Mra Mies Bessie Spencer Ther

Unusual Attraction Planned at Majestic Theatre

The Majestic Theatre presents the Raynor Lehr Musical Comedy Co for three days Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Leader Raynor Lehr with thirty nine artists brings top Broadway quality vaudeville and a rural comedy My Boy Jake. The show features lavish scenery electrical effects and ornate costumes.

Majestic Theatre Raynor Lehr Broadway Theatre Coluumbus Obin Maynor Lehr Boy Jake Lehr Jan Palace of Diamonds Granduer

Twenty Four Pass Teachers Test at Logan

Logan May 12 Twenty four applicants passed the teachers examination last Saturday earning certificates. Two received three year certificates while the rest were granted one year. Forty three attended the exam with some taking only part to be completed next month. Recipients include Georgiina Hubbell Josla Weaver Velva Brashares Esther Chilcote Hazel Chilcote Claude Chilcote Gerald Devol Zola Harmon Juanita Hillyer Jessie Hutchison Leola Johnson Mabel Kemp Alberta McDaniel Jay Nimon Floyd Pence Ruth Penn Fredai Ringhiser Geraldine Slater Stanley Dawley Margaret Popoczy Genevieve Stone Joseph J. Stone Mae Unger and Fred Wright.

Josla Weaver Velva Brashares Esther Chilcote Hazel Chilcote Claude Chilcote Gerald Devol Zola Harmon Juanita Hillyer Jessie Hutchison Leola Johnson Mabel C. Kemp Alberta McDaniel Jay Nimon Floyd Pence Ruth Penn Fredai Ringhiser Geraldine Slater Stanley Dawley Margaret Popoczy jGenevieve Stone Joseph J. Stone Mae Unger Fred Wright

Births Exceed Deaths by Ten in April in Logan County

Hocking county reported 80 births and 25 deaths for April with Logan district listing seven deaths and six births. Measles led infectious disease with 13 cases. pneumonia and influenza also caused deaths. Eleven deceased were over 65. four infants under one year included. Births include numerous local couples with listed parents.

Logan Hocking County County Health Department Fuenza Willis A.johnston Otis Pratt, Jr Dwighthillips Edward Stuffiebean Arthur F. Crane Sim Curt Bowersock Elmer Norton Harry ‘Day Alya Cart B. Littlejohn Rand Donald M. Lies James Iw. Starr Lawrence H. Anneshanstey Haney C. Conrad Iceel OQ. Sorreil Joseph M. Smith Charles Lanning John H. Dizon

Parks Ads Boost by Logan Groups Collaboration

Logan Kiwanis club and Logan Chamber of Commerce unite to promote Hocking county parks. About 10 000 folder maps will guide visitors to Old Man's Cave Rockhouse and other sites, with signs planned to help navigation and roads upgraded for safer travel.

Hocking County Logan Kiwanis Club Logan Chamber of Commerce Iogan R. Lanning Frank Blasiuswan jMriday Sdate Ohio Chambers of Commerce Jccumattes Freckhouse Logan Old Alan's Cave Bern

Two Arrests After Loga Nwreck on Front Street

Police report two arrests after a crash on Front Street Friday. William Lattimer, driver, pleaded guilty to intoxication and drunk driving. He paid fines and costs totaling 145 plus lost driving privileges for six months. Companion Pred Alvis was arraigned. details not fully clear.

Loganwreck Pront John Dick William Lattimer Pred Alvis J. BP Rochester Lattimer Alvis

Reward Offered for Bandits in Clintonville Case

Officials announced a $4,000 reward for information leading to the capture of bandits who held up the Clintonville branch of the Citizens Trust and Savings yesterday.

Columbus Clintonville Citizens Trust Savinpany

Coolidge Nominates Additional Circuit Judge for Sixth Circuit

President Coolidge signed a measure appointing an extra circuit judge for the sixth judicial district, which includes Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. The action expands the bench to handle growing caseloads in the region.

Washington Coolidge Sixth Judicial Circuit Kentucky Michigan Ohio Tennes

Logan Chamber of Commerce Plans May Meeting

Editor to talk and plans form for a May 1 meeting in Logan with Nation's Business segment. A national chamber official will share a program portion. Ads revtors and other arrangements are under Logan Chamber of Commerce guidance with final approvals to be announced soon.

United States Chamber of Commerce Logan Chamber of Mmerce

Reconsolidation Signals GOP Leadership in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia May 12 indications today showed the Republican party reorganization for the 1828 campaign would simply confirm the decisions of party leaders.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Fire destroys home at Gore with heavy losses

May 12 fire likely from a gas range destroyed the Greogre Green residence near Gore at 10 am. Loss is heavy as new furnishings including a plane and radio were lost. Mrs. Green and daughter Armida Stewart were home but could not save belongings. Mr. Green, field superintendent for Griffin Producing, moved in last spring.

Logan Greogre Green Gore Green The Griffin Producing’ Company

Hack Improving Logan From Hospital Seeks Home Soon

From Columbus hospital Ford Hack reports, in a May 12 message to friends, that his throat operation and partial vocal chord work have him feeling hopeful. He had serious trouble with speech for months but remains cheerful as recovery continues. Local guests attended a Gl amie club meeting with Mrs. Byron Moorehead hosting and Mrs. Edward Kemper earning first civh honors.

Logan Ford Hack Columbus Byron Moorehead Gil Amlei Belle Hyson Frank Harden Edward Kemper Clause Hammon Fred Kreyssig Kreyssiz Stanley Baker Clinton Webb Willard Sprankel Roger Kriend Hrave Brandt Robert Johnston Titusville T'a

Man Arrested In Denatured Alcohol Case

Grover Wheeler of New Straits ville was jailed Friday afternoon on a charge of intoxication after officers found him on Mineral avenue with a half filled denatured alcohol bottle. Deputies L F Hammond and Joe Farbearn reported the incident and will file the intoxication charge.

Bank Director Dies Suddenly in Auto Near Logan

Vernon Finney aged 63, director of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Logan, died Friday afternoon from heart trouble while riding in his automobile en route to his home from Logan on bank business. He owned a farm near New Plymouth, was unmarried, and lived with his sister Miss Jennie Finney. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian Church in New Plymouth at 1 PM Monday with burial in New Plymouth cemetery.

Logan Vernon Finney Farmers and Merchants Bank Mr. Finney Valuable Farm New Plymouth Jennieinn Presiy-i Derizn

Windle of Carbon Hill Admitted After Old Head Injury

John Windle from Carbon Hill was admitted to Cherrington hospital on Thursday after Sheriff W. R. Linyh responded to a call at his home. An old head injury from a coal lump strike months ago is causing renewed trouble.

Logan John Windle Carbon Hill Cherrington Hospital W. RR. Linyh Windle

Twenty One Rotarians Attend Inter-City Meet at Cir cleville Logan

Twenty one Logan Rotarians attended the Circleville inter-city event with clubs from Greenfield Cir cleville Chillicothe Lancaster Washington C RE and Logan. The gathering drew about 360 attendees with a banquet at the Athletic club and addresses by district Rotary officers plus club programs. A Lancaster orchestra provided music and Judge Harley M Whitcraft was to speak. Attendees from Logan included Charles Huffman Wright Lester Woltz Harry Sibs George Smith Clarence Hein Charles Bastian George Hoengstone Allan Burke Joe Liashares Michel Ernest Short John Terry McGovern L K Showalter Clyde Beverage Roy Wields C ou Allen and L C Laube.

Logan Logan Rotarians Cireleville Greenfiald Chillicothe Lancaster Washington C. RE Rotary Lancaster ci Tiness Harley M. Whitcraft Loony Charles Huffman Hh, Wright Lester Woltz Harry Sibs George Smith Clarence Hein Charles Bastian George Hoengstone Alan Burke Joe Liashares Michel Ernest Short John Terry McGovern L. K. Showalter Clyde Beverage Ri. Wields C Ou. Allen L. C. Laube

Four Rockbridge Farmers Lose 57 Chickens Friday

Logan May 11 four Hookbrides area farmers report Friday night 57 chickens stolen from their poultry houses by robbers. Names include Mrs Wil Hupler Clift Cling William Primmer and Ledge Dupier with access forced in some locations Grover Carpenter nearby also lost fruit canisters last week Mrs Laura McCormick returned home after five months visiting relatives.

Logan Hookbrides Shyritt Wick Lloyd Wil Hupler Clift Cling William Primmer Ledge Dupier Grover Carpenter Ttockbridge

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