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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1930

Page

15

Loga n Lodge trustee acquitted in Sunday show case

C J Juergensmeier a trustee of Logan Lodge of Knights of Pythias was acquitted by a Common Pleas Court jury of operating a motion picture show on Sunday. Two hour deliberation. Prosecution to press with trial of Dan James manager. Affidavits filed against four other trustees.

Phil A. Henderson Dan James Pythian Theater Walter Arnold Gore Lodge Henderson James Darby McArthur James Juergensmeter

Oil Producers Call Gasoline Rise Unfair

Logan May 25 oil producers in this district argue that a 42 cent per barrel gasoline price rise does not justify the current 1.95 dollar Pennsylvania crude price. They claim overproduction is not the issue and the move is inconsistent with economic conditions.

Logan Pennsylvania

Auxiliary entertains after Logan Legion meeting

Following the regular meeting Monday evening the Auxiliary Unit of the Logan Post of the American Legion held a social session. Miss Velva Gray and Miss Betty Bell performed toe dancing with Miss Marjorie Lytle at the piano. Ruth Armstrong won one contest and Mrs. W S Yaw led the winning team. Miniature flags served as lunch favors. Miss Bell Gray and Wilma Martin joined the unit. Entertainment committee members were Mrs Charles Bruble, Mrs Charles Adcock, Mrs Samuel Lehman, Mrs Dewey Howdyshell, Mrs James Reese and Mrs Lucy Pautske.

Logan Post American Legion Velva Gray Betty Bell Marjorie Lytle Ruth Armstrong W. S. Yaw Miss Bell Miss Gray Wilma Martin Charles Btruble Charles Adcock Samuel Lehman Dewey Howdyshell James Reese Lucy Pautske

Get Together and D C Club Gatherings Outline

Mrs. Jennie Preston hosted Get Together Club members Monday evening with bridge. Mrs. George Leyshon entertained D C Club members on East Main Street with substitute players Mrs. T. R. Walburn Mrs. John Lee and Mrs. Theodore Lytle joining the game.

Jennie Preston D. C George Leyshon East Main Street T. R. Walburn John Lee Theodore Lytle

Memorial Day Poppies Sold By Logan Auxiliary

Logan Auxiliary reports the sale of 1700 Memorial Day poppies by members on Main Street. The flowers, made by disabled veterans in state hospitals, drew grateful responses from the public and unit officers.

Logan Main Street

Moriarity Family Highlights Logan Visit Roots

Ed ward Moriarity of Memphis says the Logan trip makes him feel young again during his annual hometown visit. He travels with brother William and sister Miss Kate Moriarity. Moriarity works in a responsible role for the Illinois Central Railroad in the south city.

Logan Edward Moriarity Memphis William Moriarity Kate Moritarity Moriarity Illinois Central Railroad

Man Whitewashes Hill Street Trees and Poles

Logan May 28. Harry Shaw of Hill Street procured whitewash and a brush and painted all the trees and telephone poles on Hill Street. Citizens commend the act, praising the improved appearance of the district.

Logan Harry Shaw Hill Street

Scenic District To Be Advertised For Tourists

Logan May 23 Frank Blasius chairman of the State Parks Committee of the Logan Chamber of Commerce prepares full publicity for the Hocking County Scenic District. Seven thousand road map folders will be printed with only passable roads plus data on main spots. Post cards signs and articles in Outdoors Ohio Magazine over four months will promote tourism aiming to surpass last year’s 100600 attendance.

Logan Frank Blasius State Parks Committee Logan Chamber of Commerce Hocking County Scenic District Blasius

Thacher Seeks Republican Nomination for Congress

Ned Thacher of Circleville announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for Congress in the Eleventh District. A World War artillery major and current Ohio National Guard colonel, he has long worked in the State Auditor's Office Inspection Department.

Logan Ned Thacher Circleville

William R. Moore Arrested for Non-Support in Fairfield County

Logan reports William R. Moore was arrested at Oakland in Fairfield County Sunday and transported to the city Monday by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn to face a non-support charge.

Logan William R. Moore Oakland Fairfield County Joe Farbearn

Dayton Rotary delegates report on district convention

Logan Rotary Club heard reports from Harry H. Wright and John E. Krieg about the recent district convention in Dayton. Osman Burk was elected delegate to the international Rotary convention in Chicago the week of June 23. The club endorsed the Scenic District sign project and welcomed Dr. H. M. Boocks as a new member.

Logan Dayton Harry H. Wright John E. Krieg Logan Rotary Club Osman Burk Rotary Clubs Chicago H. M. Boocks

North Canton Youths Plan Trip to Hocking County Park

A group of boys and girls from North Canton under Miss Margaret Widdoes plan a trip to Hocking County Park District. The Logan Chamber of Commerce has supplied maps and data about the area to Miss Widdoes.

Logan North Canton Margaret Widdoes Hocking County Park Distri Logan Chamber of Commerce

Shepard to compete in National Scholastic Meet in Chicago

Logan residents rally funds to send Harold Shepard star half miler to Chicago for the National Scholastic Meet after a 2:04.2 880 yard victory at Columbus state meet. Local relay team plans to enter as funding options are explored.

Chicago Logan Logan High School Athletic Association Harold Shepard Ernest Krinn Shepard Columbus Cr. Dupler Thorne Blosser Shaw

Postmaster Vacancy In Carbon Hill Open For Applications

Logan May 28 The carbon Hill postmaster position left vacant by the death of G W Ross will be filled soon. Applications must be filed by June 6 at Carbon Hill or with the Postal Department in Washington. Forms available at both locations. Ross served as post master for many years.

Logan Carbon Hill G. W. Ross Postal Department Washington, D. C Ross

Frank Rutgers Suffering Stroke. Condition Slightly Better

Logan reports slight improvement in the condition of Frank Rutgers of East Hunter Street after a stroke Sunday evening that impaired his speech.

Logan Frank Rutgers Hunter Street

Illness in town noted at North Spring Street

Miss Julia Mauk is seriously ill at home on North Spring Street. Mrs. Stanley Hysell, helping since February, rests. Miss Etta Freisner takes her place. Miss Blanche Ryan travels to Columbus for a week with Mr. and Mrs. William Ryan. Miss Ruth Krischbaum becomes a notary public with a governor's commission arriving last week. Mr. and Mrs. Will Carpenter and son Elwood of Linworth and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carpenter of this city hosted by Emma Shaw near Rockbridge.

Julia Mauk North Spring Street Stanley Hysell Etta Freisner Blanche Ryan Columbus William Ryan Ruth Krischbaum Cooper Will Carpenter Elwood Linworth, O Fred Carpenter Emma Shaw Rockbridge

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