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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1935

Page

18

Grand Jury to Investigate Murray City Slaying

After a preliminary hearing Magistrate Whitehart orders Joe Chivers Murray City held for grand jury on charges of killing John Maraz May 10. Dr A K Smith testified death from gunshot wound and internal hemorrhage. Deputy Spencer said Maraz named dying declaration. judge not setting bail until judge Whitcraft returns. Prosecutor Lanning noted there will be a special grand jury section decision later.

Maraz Newton Spencer Cherrington Hospital Spencer Whitehart Harley M. Whitcraft Lanning

Carbon Hill Principal Undergoes Operation

LOGAN Carl C. Byers principal of Carbon Hill High School underwent an operation for appendicitis at Cherrington Hospital Wednesday after a few days illness. He had planned a senior class trip to Washington D C in three weeks and may be recovered in time to carry out the schedule.

Logan Carl C. Byers Carbon Hill High School Cherrington Hospital Byers Carbon Hill Washington D. C

Logan High School Band Holds Beginnings Meeting

Beginners meeting for the reorganized Logan High School Band was held Friday at the Junior High, Fast, and Central Grade Buildings. Classes start May 24 and run through summer per Director Richard McCutehan. Entrants must complete by May 24. Planned band size 100 at the high school for the next term.

Logan Logan High School Richard McCutehan

Mer ry Makers Club Dinner And Bridge Night

Ten members attended a dinner at Blosser's Restaurant on Wednesday followed by bridge at Mrs. Clarence Heine's East Front Street home. High scores went to Miss Florence Bort, Mrs. Erwin Matheny, and Mrs. Charles Smith. Mrs. Judson Shriner earned consolation.

Kerr Guild Meeting Set At Braddock Home

Logan Franklin Kerr Guild will meet at 7 30 p m Monday at the home of Mrs W D Braddock. The hostess will be assisted by Mrs Harold Chambers and Mrs Clarence Heine.

Young men race ahead in Miami club meet tale

Dickey Daisy of Miami struggles as youths race in a Florida Year-Round Club event held in Miami. The report notes a notable jump and describes the crowded scene surrounding the competition.

Iays Miami Florida

Gold Star Mothers Honored By Logan Legion Auxiliary

A Logan American Legion Auxiliary program on Monday honored three Gold Star mothers Mrs. Lucinda Musser Mrs. Jane Joy and Mrs. Nathan Starr of Gore with a birthday cake for Mrs. Musser. The group received state and national citations for membership.

Logan Legion Auxiliary Logan American Legion Auxiliary Lucinda Musser Jane Joy Nathan Starr Gore

County Home Resident Dies After Fall Injuries

Joshua Mowery aged 77 died at the County Home two weeks after a fall. He was survived by brothers Benjamin Mowery of Logan and George Mowery of Middlepoint, and sisters Della Mullencamp of Gore and Emma Seymour of Greenwich. Funeral services were held at 2 PM at Fellowship United Brethren Church and burial followed in a nearby cemetery.

Logan Joshua Mowery Benjamin Mowery George Mowery Middlepoint Della Mullencamp Gore Emma Seymour Greenwich Ohio Fellowship United Brethren Church

Funeral services for Charles Kimble held at Methodist Church

Funeral services conducted at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon for Charles Kimble age 68 retired car shop man who died Monday. The Rev W N Shank officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan The Methodist Episcopal Church Charles Kimble W. N. Shank Oak Grove Cemetery

Frost Auxiliary Initiates New Member At Inspection Session

The Auxiliary of the Sons of Veterans held a Saturday meeting where Miss Alice Brandeberry was initiated. Dr. Westervelt served as inspector as seventeen members and five guests attended before refreshments.

Frost The Sons of Veterans Alice Brandeberry Westervelt Zenas Frosti« II Pearl Carr Ewing Athens Clyde Rowell Davey Welch Parkersburg

Conviction of Lancaster Men Upheld in McArthur Assault Case

A court of appeals opinion upholding the Lancaster defendants seven men in the Vinton County McArthur assault case was received. Judge Blosser wrote the opinion with concurrences from Middleton and McCurdy, finding no prejudicial error and that the verdict was fully supported by the evidence. Defendants named Eastman Bernard Ebrecht Ross Siler Claude Muck Otto Corsen Charles Fleming Doyle Schaffer attacked an H. C. Godman Company truck on Sept 14, injuring crewman George Hensel.

Lancaster McArthur Harold Eastman Columbus Bernard Ebrecht Ross Siler Claude Muck Otto Corsen Charles Fleming Doyle Schaffer H. C. Godman Company George Hensel

Robertson Family Plans Europe Africa Tour

Mr and Mrs Carl T Robertson of Cleveland will sail May 20 for a tour of Africa and Europe, leaving son Donald with his grandparents Mrs Ida Weublein and Mr and Mrs Frank Martin of 1101 Church Street. They expect to return August 1. Robertson, associate editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, is cited. George Morgan of Murray City was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Magistrate 8 B Whitehart after pleading guilty to intoxication. arrested the day before by Deputy Sheriff Nellis Smith.

Logan Carl T. Robertson Cleveland Africa Europe Donald Ida Weublein Frank Martin Church Street Robertson Cleveland Plain Dealer George Morgan Murray City B. Whitehart Nellis Smith

Mrs Florence Myers Treated in Columbus Hospital

Mrs Florence Myers remains under care in a Columbus hospital for complications after influenza. She had resumed work prior to full recovery.

Logan Florence Myers Columbus

Firebug Carl Peterson Faces Murder Charge in Chicago Fires

Carl Peterson, a self styled "genius" of 32, described as a slight blonde heir, confessed to starting over 50 fires in Chicago. Police say one blaze killed an elderly crippled woman. he now sits in jail facing a murder charge and a dangerous neurotic profile.

Firebug Carl Peterson Peterson Chicago

Arrange Excursion Pomeroy First Visit By Washington

The Steamer Washington will run afternoon and evening excursions from Pomeroy and Middleport on Monday marking the first excursion boat visit to Pomeroy Bend this season.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Washington Middleport

Broadwell area social notes and local movements

Broadwell residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Among the gatherings were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Conant with Josie and Howard Conant, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Harkins with Bert Roberts family from McConnelville. Several locals attended Mother's Day services in Sand Rock. moves include Don and Mrs. White relocating to Sandusky for summer work.

Scott White Columbia Don White Sandusky Mr. White Rome High School James Harkins Myrtle Parson Clarence Richard White Broadwell Sand Rock Maxine Lewis Blanche Priest Carl Meeks Don Metcalf Athens Herman North Millfield Henry North Clarence Rathburn Columbus Amos Priest Dan McKinley

Bray couples celebrate 55th wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Daniel Bray of Gallagher Avenue observed their fifty fifth wedding anniversary Monday with family at home. Friends sent a postcard shower. Mr Bray is a veteran employee of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.

Logan Daniel Bray Gallagher Avenue Bray Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

McDougal News social round continues at local banquet

Miss Amanda How ard visited Harry Howard Saturday at Trimble and attended the J.T. Alumni Banquet. Miss Claudine Steppe Athens spent the weekend with her grandparents Mr and Mrs E T Linscott. Dinner guests of Pearl Morris and family Sunday were Mr and Mrs Roy Morris and children of Nelsonville and Mrs Emma Morris and children. Mrs Irvin Smith presented the church with an oil lamp.

Complaint Abolish logistics office changes at headquarters

A chaotic report notes proposed abolition of a complaint process at the Logan headquarters. Two years of review by a board are described amid changes to staffing and duties, with the existing members slated to oversee new actions and responsibilities.

Logan

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