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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1930
Page
12
Logan reports Rus sell Mowery paid a 790 dollar fine and 10.80 dollars in costs after pleading guilty to possessing 85 gallons of whisky. Deputy Joe Farbearn and probate Judge A M Ellinger oversaw the case. The liquor was found in the Green Town ship home after a search warrant was served Friday. Mowery paid the full amount Monday and was released.
A Logan event recalls pioneer travel as a caravan from Pullman West Virginia to Jackson Center passes through. A husband wife and three children rode in a covered palvanized iron carriage, with another son mounted behind like an outrider, echoing the era’s travel customs.
John Jones of Union Furnace told officers he was attacked Sunday night by Harley Sherburn, 19, who allegedly struck him with a blunt weapon and a three foot gas pipe. Jones, whose face was bandaged, said the altercation followed parental objections to Sherburn's attention to his 16 year old daughter.
About 150 guests attended the Junta Club open meet at Easterling Clubhouse to honor Miss Grace Finney and others from Lancaster and Columbus. The event featured a book review of John Brown's Body by Miss Mary Blasius and piano duets by several club officers and performers.
Thanksgiving Day turkeys will be cheaper in Logan this year with dealers quoting as low as 20 cents per pound and many birds available at five cents more per pound.
The Ohio Department of Education sponsored Home Making Class for women will not meet Wednesday due to Thanksgiving Day.
County officers probe a Saturday night collision near Fairview Cemetery on the Lancaster Highway between the cars of John Pittman Rockbridge and Warren L Ross Athens. Mrs Ross sustained facial injuries needing medical care. Deputy Hammond requires Pittman to report for questioning Monday evening. Both vehicles were badly damaged.
More than forty witnesses are expected in the divorce action of John Walsmith versus Margaret Walsmith heard by Judge Joseph W. Adkins in Circleville. The suit follows a police raid on the Walsmith home and the arrest of Mrs. Walsmith and three others for contributing to the delinquency of minor children. Custody of three of the four children is sought. The case likely continues into Tuesday.
On Lancaster Highway two miles west of Logan Mrs Lawrence Kessler suffered slight injuries when her husband’s car was struck from behind by a vehicle said to be driven by William Casper of Berea. Deputy Hammond said Casper’s car hit the rear of the Kessler coupe. Five people rode in Casper’s car and he was ordered to report for questioning.
Miss Nan McBride hosted the Saturday Club at the Easterling Clubhouse on a Saturday afternoon. Mrs. T. D Brown of Haydenville offered a paper on The Panama Canal. Roll call featured articles on South American Commerce. A short talk by Mrs. W. C. Brashares of Cleveland followed. Thanksgiving hymns opened the gathering and dinner was served. Guests included Mrs. C. O. Allen, Mrs. Mary Taggart Blasius, Miss Mary Blasius, Mrs. Minnie Hutchinson, Mrs. Frank McBride Logan, Mrs. Donald Brown of New York, Mrs. L. D. Johnson of Nelsonville, and Mrs. Brashares of Cleveland.
Gaylord C. Peters Lancaster Cen sus Supervisor District 18 said the series population bulletins based on the last census would be available by month end. Multiple requests have been received for census figures across divisions but delivery is delayed until bulletins are ready for distribution.
Funeral services for Thomas W Burns aged 70, retired farmer, were held at Locust Grove Church after his death from cancer at his home on Third Street. He leaves a wife Mary, two daughters Mrs Blum and Mrs Mary Budd, and two sons Charles and Ray Burns. Burial followed at Locust Grove Cemetery.
Raymond Jones Henry Ward and Red Scraggs were arraigned in front of Magistrate E E Bright on affidavits accusing them of stealing a hunting dog owned by Fred Davis. All pleaded guilty and were fined ten dollars plus costs each. Jones posted his fine and was released to seek funds for his companions. They were arrested in Chillicothe Friday by Sheriff W R Lloyd.
Washington reports a Senate discussion may link Russia recognition to charges of irregularities in imports and new Treasury regulations. U.S. concerns over dumping by Russian traders, prison camp conditions, and reduced Russian imports could shape policy, with Russian trade rising in early 1930. First-half 1930 exports reached 65.92 million, up 148 percent from 1929, while U.S. imports totaled 16.29 million versus 8.59 million last year.
Dr FE Bryan president of Ohio University will open the Athens County Teachers Institute on December 6 in Ewing Halls. Department meetings follow with leaders Ann Verba Floyd Oberholver C S Rice Ida Mae Patterson Mariana Bing and Raymond Connett directing a county chorus. Dr W A Matheny will address the group and a closing business meeting concludes the day. The Athens County Board of Education includes Floyd Linscott A K Walker Clyde White C O Winge and J G Russell with Institute officers C J McCullough Orpha Dinsmoor and Alex Root.
Police report thieves entered the Robert Lee White residence on Mound Street Sunday afternoon between 3 and 5 o clock by a unlocked rear door after unhooking a screen door. The home was ransacked and about six dollars taken.
Miss Hazel Kanade entertained the Modern Bridge Club at her North Market Street home Friday evening. Guests included Mrs. W. C. Adair, Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mrs. Paul Spears, Mrs. Carl Judy, Mrs. Stanley Baker, and Miss Mildred Lanbe.
Local society notes and community updates from McArthur and Vinton County appear in this brief column. Details are sparse but emphasize ongoing local happenings and resident notices.
Bradley and Reisner two alleged bandits from Rensaeler Indiana arrested Nov 28 in a shack near Hamden by Indiana officers aided by Sheriff Ray Cox and deputy H Partee have been placed in a hospital at Rensaeler to recover enough to stand trial for shooting an Indiana deputy sheriff The deputy shot at Rensaeler is said to have a chance of recovery.
Plyly Teeters aged 71 died at his Eagle Township home. He spent his boyhood in Clinton Township and lived near McArthur. He leaves his wife Jane Teeters sister of Dr Boal of Columbus formerly of Zaleski a son Guy Teeters of Columbus and several brothers. Funeral at Friends Church Londonderry with Rev George officiating and burial in Londonderry Cemetery.
Mrs Sam Bone of the west of McArthur was taken by Tinker's ambulance to Mercy Hospital Columbus on Thursday suffering from varicose veins for some time.
Sheriff Ray Cox is taking Mrs. Josephine Napper, convicted of killing her husband Jasper Napper, to the Marysville Reformatory today.
James I P Kelly of Collingswood was elected freshman class president at Swarthmore College for the first semester. A former Collingswood High football star, he previously attended Staunton Military Academy and earned a Garnet freshman team berth. He is part of Kappa Sigma and is the son of Gerald Kelly and Elia Westhafer, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. T C Kelly of McArthur.
Mrs Henry Eckelberry born and raised in Zaleski died at her Columbus home last week. She was the daughter of the late Major Edward Morgan and widow of Henry Eckelberry. Survived by husband two daughters and three sons with Miss Emma Eckelberry of Zaleski attending the funeral on November 12.
Garnet Louise Doles died at home of her parents Mr and Mrs Floyd Doles near Byer on November 18. Funeral held at Byer Church November 20 with Rev George officiating. Burial followed in Doles cemetery.
Mrs Ida Selby McDaniel aged 80 of Marietta died at Seaside Hospital Long Beach Calif following an injury weeks earlier. Survived by sisters Mrs Sue Henry Chanute Kan and Mrs Metta Glazier Amesville and brother Frank M Selby. Funeral 2 PM Sunday November 30 at Mt Hermon Athens County with Mrs Glazier accompanying body.
Mrs. Nettie Snook hosted a quilt ing bee with many friends present. Week-end guests included Duane Rosser and Dallas Snook with the Sullivan family at Circleville. Visitors from Columbus and Athens attended gatherings and dinners with local residents and families.
A Christmas offer from Aer EN KAU LU in St. Louis Missouri. For every order of a 3 lb bundle of "Racy" fast color cotton patches at $1.25 plus 25 cents postage, the buyer receives a 2 lb bundle of silk patches free. Payment by cash money order or check for $1.50. Orders filled promptly.
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed an out building at Porter Huggins home on South Culver Street in Logan Sunday night around 10:30. Mrs. Huggins alerted the fire department which quickly subdued the blaze causing an estimated loss of 1690.
Mr and Mrs Etta Hos karns Miss Fannieka Columbus John Cozad ters Mary and Anna Mr and Mrs C E Low Mrs Robert Will with relatives in Athens assisted her mother Burson in entertaining members of the Needle Club day evening.
In McArthur, the case of plaintiff An Lain versus defendant Norris concluded with not guilty verdicts. Judge Darby presided and Prosecutor C. C. Chan and attorney Wy Yor represented the parties.
A late model car sold at a local auction brought $706.06, with buyer Lois Clark and her daughter Mrs. J F Clark noted in the record. The event took place near Allensys Aquinas College area, reflecting a modest neighborhood sale with Clark 160 cents associated.
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