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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1929

Page

12

Wolfe Outlines Eight Miles of New Roads in County

Logan May 18 Orla Wolfe county engineer lists eight miles of new road construction planned this year with maintenance on over 100 miles of existing highways. Major work includes Benton Township Old Man's Cave Road resurfacing, Arnold Road Tre-grading, Carbon Hill Road resurfacing, and various listed routes in Falls Green Perry Starr and other townships. State scenic route work will aid tourism while access improves to the park region.

Logan Hocking County Orla Wolfe Rainta Wolle Benton Township Old Man's Cave Wolfe Arnold Road Falls Green Townships Carbon Hill Union Furnace Starr Road Laurel Township Barthinn Falls Township Rockbridge- Beuna Vista Green Township Beuna Vista Thompson Perry Township Satt Creek Starr Township Carbon Hi War Washington Township Southeen Scenie

Divorce Granted to Mrs. Ethel Harper in Athens County

Mrs. Ethel Harper was granted a divorce from Fred J. Harper in Athens County Common Pleas Court. She cited bootlegging burglary neglect of his three children and adultery, seeking alimony and her late father in law Fran sia Harper real estate in Glouster and Morgan County to secure support. The couple married in 1916 have three children Katherine 11 Marete 3 and Harry 21 months. A temporary alimony of 75 dollars was ordered in April.

Athens County Fred J. Harper Athena County Common Ethel Harper Harper George H. Harper Morgan County Harpers Katherine Marete Harry

Three Towns Seek Varying Routes On New U S Highway

Erie and Grey Trail Association met in Columbus to decide routes for a proposed U S Highway from Charleston West Virginia to Muskegon Michigan. 75 members discussed options with State Highways Director Robert Ward and Walter Compton presiding. Public petitions favored routes via Kenton, Huntsville, and Lima, with final choice set for May 23 after a joint American Automobile Association review. A Federal Highway Commission meeting in White Sulphur Springs was slated for June.

Charlston W. Va Muskexon Michigan Marsstyle Lima Erie and Grey Trail Association Robert N. Ward Columbus Knigett Ghigo Motor Cluty Bow City Walter Compton Pomeroy AML Petiions Marning Senate Hidway Jamra J. Thomas Kenton Rellefonsidiar Dieth Center Residintis Reillefontaine Huntsville Rearlents Helle Canter Hluntsville Connerting Purgete Amergan Automotile Association Dheck Ti Owas West Virginia Thehighway Highariat Department

Petitions Open for Township Offices in Ward Township

Logan May 18 Petitions of candidates for township offices are arriving at the clerk’s office as others obtain filing blanks. The first petitions filed include D P Johnson and Longstreth Ward Township for Board of Education, and Add Sanborn Ward Township for trustee.

Fall Festival Dates Named in Logan Event

Logan officials announced the annual Fall Festival will run October 2 3 4 after a Special Events Committee meeting. Fred Carpenter chair announced committee assignments for the event including an auto show led by FB Lewis and directions for the quiet program, exhibits, and concessions.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Fred Carpenter Lewis Chamber of Commerce WeWas Harry W Shaw Tidewards Davis Jon J. Krlog Eshibla Harry T. Smuth Kat Bowers Fred Hoos

Central School PTA Elects Mrs Carpenter Head

Mrs Oral Carpenter becomes president of the Central School Parent-Teacher Association at year-end meeting. New officers include vice president Mrs Thor Ofson, secretary Mrs Wout, treasurer Miss Re MeLaughiin, with a Marionette show by sixth graders and songs by younger students thrilling attendees.

Tibetion Ban and Girls Central School Parent-Teacher Association Oral Carpenter Thor Ofson Hot Wout Wis Th. T. Siddors Re MeLaughiin t+ Kendanes Aruie Fone Walter Raleigh Thhe Bova Piris Charies Michals Ehorna Rituecen Srenes Kathieven Shanenon Anna May Reed Margaret Ahiee Guthrie Florence Harvey Watherina Wilkes Charles Wichera Franklin Calin Tom Dsireher Mare Margaret Wilkes Gertrude Teed 1Nd Senit Retin Hayt WeCoxs Mears Rot Alieo Guthrie Florence Harve Hazel Fbaeren Virgina MeDis Virginina Harper Evensa Vee ‘Cranes Roger Dahl Kathrean Wilkes

Principals and teachers vote contracts and plan summer league

The board names a committee to draft rules for a junior ball league and approves contracts for school improvements. Logan and Rochester schools receive bids for plumbing and building work while the district rents athletic grounds for play during rainy days. A vacancy remains if a bid is not certified.

Wood Bowen H. I. Wright W. S. Yaw Prining Logan School System Central City Board of Yorham J. BE. Frew Juntor High Afras Minnie Moore Central High Miss Esther W. M. Loomis Logan Nast Pholling Miss Estal Rochester, West Building William Bland Bi ‘Hawal Wilma Martin Chris Hall Pany John Lenj Misa Martin Fue Evan Nelsonville Fathaure Loomis and Son Injiries

Car Wreck Injures Fireman Clarence Ford

Logan May 18 Clarence Ford city firefighter escaped serious injury after his car struck a tree at Gallagher Avenue and Second Street. The wreck damaged his vehicle but he was unharmed. Joe Brian in a separate incident assisted another vehicle into the intersection.

Clarence Ford Logan Gallagher Air Clarence Fort Civ Gallagher Avenue Second Joe Brian Ford C. Aa. Green Ford

Ward Township Farmer Dies After Operation

Pearl Stacy 61 of Ward Township died Friday at Cherrington Hospital at 6 30 p m after an operation aimed at prolonging life. He had gangrene in a leg leading to amputation and had been ill for months. Body returned to home for funeral arrangements. widow Mrs Stacy and son Dwight Stacy survive.

T.ogan Pearl Stacy Ward Cherrington Mc Stary Stacy Dwight Etary

Pact to settle Tacna Arica dispute between Chile and Peru

Washington May 18 The United States reports a proposed agreement between Chile and Peru to end the Tacna Arica dispute that has unsettled South American peace for 45 years. President Hoover announced the accord outlining terms and the path to settlement.

Washington U.S Chile Leru South America Hoover

Club Dinner Hosts and Card Party Read Like Local Social News

GLE Amicel Clun Mira and C L Abell hosted a Thursday evening dinner at Mrs Bella Hyson's North Walnut Street home, followed by four table cards. Other attendees included Mrs Phil Ishap pat, Mrs Clinton Webb, Miss Berlye P Correll, and Miss Jelen Ropchester. Ipano Club hosted by Mrs M J Cole with a 7:00 dinner, social hour, Mrs Roscoe Hansel assisting. Sparnon Appointed Guardian in Logan Local officials say H E Sparnon of Logan was named guardian of a ward at S&S E Shuttleworth’s request. ward treated at government hospital in Chillicothe for service injuries. bond set at 13,000.

Logan Brinks Widward Buchanan J. F. Wells C. I. Curry Ohio National Bank Columbus Logan M. Soliday Wiliam Mitchell Nelsonville Thomas Collins Woh Hardie Warbler Lester Briley Carbon Hill James Burris Cherrington Hospital Pre Karbert Youngstown M.C. Martin Charles Work Harry W. Shaw Bainbridge Frank W. Harden Canton Webb New Leverette Sain J. E Frew Wooster Wooster College Homer Fav Starr Josephine Bay Amicel Clun Mira C. L. Abell Amiel Clun Bella ‘Hyson North Walnut Street Abell Questa Mra Phil ‘Ischappat Clinton Webb Ber Lye P. Correll Misa Jelen Ropchester Ipano Club M. J. Cole Glenview Heighta Idanolub Roscoe Hansel Sparnon H. E. Sparnon Pan S&s E. Shuttleworth A. M. Elmer Samuel Shuttleworth Coveernment Hospital Chillicothe Sparnow

Funeral services held for Thomas Alvin Ray at New Plymouth

Thomas Alvin Ray 73 died at his New Plymouth home after a brief kidney disease illness. Survived by widow Alle Shaw Ray, three children Pant Riggs Whiting Milton and Josephine Ray, three brothers Homer Edward Ray Vance Ray and sister Hattie Geglesten. Funeral at New Plymouth Presbyterian Church with Rev Wissinger. burial in New Plymouth. Frost observed Friday with 34 degree low.

Logan Thomas Alvin Ray New Plymouth Vinton County Alle Shaw Ray Pant Riggs Whiting Ind Milton Jowphine Ray Homer Edward Ray Vance Ray Newark Hattie Geglesten Starr New Plymouth Presbyterian Church Wissinger

PLAN EXHIBIT Work Done By Junior High

A junior high plans an exhibit outlining student work and progress funded by a bond issue. Ulta likely is a sponsor or location. the exhibit aims to show results, projects, and educational impacts to voters and community members.

iDump problem may be solved at local exhibition

May 18 report from T.OCAN describes an exhibit featuring work of various classes with Suntory tech under activity deals. The piece details display planning, parade preparations, and a proposed purchase schedule. notes interim health concerns and local officials involvement.

T.ocan Peter Anspection Tanuids Paterson Tamar Im Eiy Eny Cvs Rome Jane Dinbh Feet Marth Cornell Togan Sta Robert We Lang Earl Warthman TOCAN

Burial service for infant son of St Clair at Oak Grove

Burial services were held at Oak Grove for the infant son of Ann and Mrs Harry St Clair, following the infant’s death the day before. The child was a grandson of Commissioner and Mrs Frank Steeple of the city. MODI MODES IMOLTS SALTS SOLOS appear as the puzzle answer.

Oak Grove Ann Harry St. Clair Bill Frante Steec Lure Hes City

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