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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1928

Page

14

Teachers Hired by Boards in Many Districts

Logan May 18 boards of education in several Hocking county districts have selected teachers for the coming term. Rockbridge lists include Marcus Miller principal back for a second year and Keda Eberst along with Lucy Barker as high school staff. other grades include David Tucker John W Risch and Gladys Carpenter. Laurelville hires Paul Potts principal Maynard McDaniels Robert Hillyer Geneva Ruth Johnson and John A Dix. grade teachers Joseph L Archer Francis Davis Zo la Harmon and Trilby Redfern. Laurel Pine and Laurel Ridge schools have not supplied teachers.

Trilby Redfern Laurel Township High School Robert L. Barton Claude Chilcote Gibisonville Frances Barclay Stone Gibsonville Freda Moore McBroom Laurel Pine Laurel Ridge

Hocking County Plans Three Day Teachers Institute in Logan

The Hocking County Board of Education approves a three day teachers institute to start September 4 in Logan. J W Coleman county superintendent reports Dr John L Clifton will attend the second day, with strong county teacher support. Gibisonville high school to stay first grade with three teachers. South Perry high school fate hinges on pupil attendance and state guidance suggests two teachers next year. Deficiency notes will be covered under the eight mill levy.

Logan Hocking County Columbus Coleman Gibisonville South Perry State Department

Sixth Grade Pupils Sing at Presbyterian Service

Pupils of Central school directed by Miss Helen Foote will sing at the Sunday evening Presbyterian church service. Rev. H. L. Geddes announced the event and will also deliver a special talk to the pupils alongside his sermon on Jesus Word About How To Live Forever.

LET TER GOLF Puzzle Solution Sequence Shines

A sample solution shows a letter GOLF puzzle answer chain: SMILE SMITE SMOTE SHOTE SHOTS SHOWS SCOWS SCOWL. The chain demonstrates stepwise letter transformations and stylistic wordplay typical of puzzle page features.

Logan High to Hold Commencement Week at Pythian Theater

Ohio Wesleyan professor J T Marshman will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at 2 30 Sunday at the Pythian theater. Commencement exercises follow May 25 with 90 graduates receiving diplomas. Events run May 18 to 25 including class day, plays, and the annual address by Dr M Lichliter.

Logan J. T. Marshman Ohio Wesleyan Univrsity Pythian Theater Logan High School Bright” High School Claussman H. L. Geddes Mr. Geddes E. L. Peilow Marshman Mr. Peilow Clyde T. Warren United Brethren Choir Virginia Harper MelIlyar Lichliter Columbus T. C. Harper C. Wood Bowen Logan Board of Education

Southeastern Ohio district class A track meet Saturday

Logan high school prepares for the Southeastern Ohio district class A track and field meet at the athletic field Saturday afternoon with thirteen schools expected. B T Grover of Ohio University will serve as referee and coach Harley Meyer shows the trophy for the winning school. Schools expected include Washington D H Chilli??cothe Greenfield McLain Hillsboro Pomeroy Gallipolis Athens Nelsonville Ironton Portsmouth Jackson Wellston and Logan. The meet begins at 1 o clock.

Motor Races Planned at Hocking County Fairgrounds Memorial Day

Logan motor fans will enjoy motorcycle races at the Hocking county fairgrounds on Memorial Day. Raymond Jones of Newark announced the program with events of five ten and twenty five miles plus a county race limited to entrants from Hocking county. Notable entrants include Paul Calantine Newcomerstown Edward Evans Aita Canada Fred Provin Pataskala Dan Butler Mt. Vernon and Charles Markle Newark.

Aita Canada Fred Provin Pataskala Dan Butler Mt. Vernon Charles Markle Newark Jones Meet

Columbus Racers Expected to Enter Soon

It is stated that Columbus racers will likely enter within the next few days according to reports.

Columbus

Ketrow Brothers Circus Draws Crowds Through Logan

Ketrow Brothers circus arrived in Logan from McArthur by motor and pitched at the fair grounds. A parade preceded two performances on Thursday before the show moved on to New Lexington for a Friday engagement.

Logan Ketrow Brothers Circus McArthur Fair Grounds New Lexington

Ohio man held for extradition in non support case

Logan in May 18 report that J. L. Mathias of Enterprise is jailed in Hocking county awaiting the arrival of a Waukegan Indiana officer to transport him for non support charges. Illinois authorities had not contacted county officials until Wednesday when extradition papers were being pursued.

Logan J. L. Mathias Enterprise Hocking County Waukegan Illinois Mathias

Jurors Drawn to Augment Logan Petit Jury

Ten additional names were drawn from the jury wheel to augment the current petit jury for the term. The list includes Charles Green Jacob Wolfe A C Tipton Anna Walker Mack Mount Anna Shaw Green Township Mrs J L Lehman Benton Township Beason Barnes Marion Township Flossie Edgell Ward Township and John Lehman Falls Township.

Open hearing in FTC utilities probe suspended until May 28

Federal trade commission open hearings into utilities practices were paused today and will resume May 28 with witnesses from New York Minnesota and Colorado utilities.

Washington U.P Federal Trade Commission New York Minnesota Colorado

Paper bag catches books and glasses in patient care tale

A paper shopping bag hung at an invalid patient’s bed catches books and glasses and prevents nurse steps. The improvised device reflects on care routines and resourcefulness in hospital settings.

Escaped Perry County jail inmate found near Millfield

George Ramsey of Hemlock, one of four convicts who fled Perry county jail in New Lexington, asked his sister Mrs. Lawrence Bruce to turn him in after two days on the run. She handed him over to authorities in Buchtel Athens County, ending his bid as a countywide manhunt continued for the other fugitives.

New Lexington George Ramsey Hemlock Perry County Lawrence Bruce Buchtel Athens County Bruce Ramsey

Escaped prisoners move toward Millfield in Perry county

Ramsey reported that Harry Harbaugh of Hemlock Charles Rendville Frank of Shawnee and Clifford Miller near McCunesville along with two others fled after an escape. They traversed southern Perry county for two days and reached Millfield Tuesday night, then split up. Harbaugh and Ramsey headed toward Buchtel for food while the others’ path remained unknown. Ramsey later surrendered in Millfield with D George Miller taking custody.

Millfield Ramsey Harry Harbaugh Hemlock Charles “Rendville Frank Shawnee Clifford Miller McCunesville Perry County Harbaugh Buchtel Albaugh

Gallipolis and Point Pleasant Bridge Open Sunday

The new Ohio River bridge linking Gallipolis and Point Pleasant, built at a cost around a million dollars, is completed and ready for traffic on Sunday. A dedication ceremony is planned for May 30.

Gallipolis U.P Point Pleasant Ohio River

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