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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1930

Page

14

Bell Sues to Recover Pay as Logan Police Chief

John Bell filed a mandamus suit in Common Pleas Court seeking $125 for October services as Logan chief of police. Defendants include auditor Josephine Hansel treasurer Sumner S Martin and service director Fred C Shively. Bell alleges October 8 written charges were false and Mayor Elias Bright tried to suspend him. Acting chief Lewis Reynolds remains in place.

Logan John Bell Common Pleas Court Josephine Hansel Sumner S’. Martin Fred C. Shively Shively Elias Bright Bell Civil Service Commission Lewis Reynolds

Progress in talks to reopen Logan shoe factory

EXPECT REPORT LOGAN, Nov. 26. Chamber of Commerce officials report satisfactory progress in negotiating terms with the Charles Meis Shoe Company of Cincinnati. John Wellman, C. G. Bowen and Barton A. Hall visited Cincinnati to confer with company officials. A meeting with the Industrial Expansion Fund trustees will follow to report progress, with an announcement due soon.

Logan Chamber of Commerce Charles Meis

Sheriff Unable To Serve Writ On Dead Witness

Logan officers sought to serve a summons on a witness but learned the man had been dead for about two years. The writ was marked Not found, leaving the officer puzzled by the attempted service and the legal step. The incident reflects practical difficulties in serving process when a listed witness is deceased.

Young Couple Weds in Gore and New Lexington

Russell A. Scott, 22, a salesman from New Lexington son of Mr. and Mrs. William Scott, and Edna A. Yarger, 21, at home from Gore daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Yarger, were married with Rev. Elmer Bliss officiating.

Russell A. Scott New Lexington William Scott Edna A. Yarger Gore Samuel Yarger Elmer Bliss

Refinery Project Discussed Again by Ohio Producers

Logan oil producers joined the Conservation Board in Columbus to urge refinery construction as the only remedy for district overproduction. Board members H P D Atha and Morris Yabro attended from Logan. A sketch of a proposed refinery for the area was shown and will be displayed after Wednesday at the Independent Refiners Producting Company offices in the Arcade Building.

Logan Southeastern Ohio Conservation Board Columbus H. PD. Atha Morris Yabro Pennsylvania Barton Hall Leroy Crawford EF. I. Beall Edward Reiser Roseville Independent Refiners Producting Company Arcade Ooll

Missionary Al Fred W Moore To Speak At Local Church

The Rev. Al fred W. Moore Presbyterian missionary in the Shikohabad District Northern India will speak at First Presbyterian Church in TO SPEAK HERE LOGAN at 7 oclock Sunday evening announced by Rev. H. L. Geddes. Moore on furlough from the field is Wooster graduate and has overseen 1000 square miles with 376 villages aided by a dozen native workers Mrs Moore a physician assists in the work.

Logan Alfred W. Moore Shikohabad India First Presbyterian H. L. Geddes Moore United States Wooster

Arrest in Weluston for Failure to Provide

Welston resident W. Q. Collins was arrested Monday by Deputy Sheriff L. F. Hammond and brought to Logan to await arraignment on a failure to provide charge.

Weluston Logan W. QO. Collins Welston L. F. Hammond Logan

Walsmith Divorce Case Nears Finish in Logan

In Logan Common Pleas Court Judge Joseph W. Adkins presides over the divorce case of John Walsmith versus Margaret Walsmith. Over forty witnesses have been summoned and delays arose from counsel conferences. While in Logan, the judge will also hear two injunction school merger cases in Salt Creek and Green Townships with temporary restraining orders in effect.

Logan John Walsmith Margaret Walsmith Common Pleas Joseph W. Adkins Circleville Walsmith Amily Adkins Salt Creek Green Townships

Mrs Sarah Collins Undergoes Hernia Operation in Logan

Mrs Sarah Jane Collins 74 of Longstreth was rushed to Cherrington Hospital in Logan Monday evening for immediate surgery on a strangulated hernia. Despite age she rallied and doctors expect recovery. LL Jones of New Plymouth had surgery for amputation of a hand after a weeks long accident where the hand was mangled in sorghum unit gears.

Dr George J Heer Undergoes Surgery in Columbus

Report from Columbus says Dr George J Heer underwent a surgical operation that morning and is rallying with satisfactory condition. He departed Logan Saturday for Columbus after spending three months in the city.

Logan Columbus George J. Heer

Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Set December Meeting

Members of the Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Association will meet December 11 in Logan at the Easterling Clubhouse for their annual business session. Officers will be elected. President FE J Mildren of Marietta and secretary-treasurer Walker L Franks of Logan are named in the announcement. The gathering marks the fourth time Logan hosts the annual meeting since the association’s founding.

Logan Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers’ Association Chamber of Commerce FE. J. Mildren Marietta Walker L. Franks

Legion Auxiliary entertains after business session in Logan

After the Logan Post Auxiliary business session the newly installed officers hosted an entertainment. Decisions included sending magazines to disabled veterans at Whipple Hospital Arizona. Contests awarded to Mrs Charles L Adcock and Mrs M F Weymuller. Plate punch served.

Logan American Legion Whipple Arizona Charles L. Adcock M. F. Weymueller Lucy Nill Irma Powers Bernard McLain Gerald W. Lanning Kibby Snyder

D D Bridge Club Hosts High Scorers at Ulrich Home

Low score holders entertained high score players at Mrs. Gertrude Ulrich's North High Street home Monday evening. Hostesses included Mrs. Charles Notestone Mrs. Curtis Cole Mrs. Carl Anderson Mrs. Blanche Pettit and Miss Ruth Brooks. High scores went to Mrs. Theodore Lytle among guests and Mrs. Cole among club members. Guest Mrs. John Lee attended. Lunch was served after play.

D. D. Bridge Club Gertrude Ulrich North High Street Charles Notestone Curtis Cole Carl Anderson Blanche Pettit Ruth Brooks Theodore Lytle Cole John Lee

Cline Divorce Petition Seeks Custody in Hocking County

Clara Belle Cline files for divorce from William Cline in Hocking County Common Pleas Court. Custody of three minor children requested. couple married July 6, 1909. Since February 15 this year, the defendant has lived apart from his family.

Logan Clara Belle Cline William Cline Hocking County

Cancellation of Logan Thanksgiving football game

Logan Ohio November 26. Coach Ted Sawyer announced the cancellation of the proposed Thanksgiving Day football game between Logan High and Alumni teams after the final contest last Friday. Football equipment has been stored for another nine months.

Logan Logan High Ted Sawyer

Arrest of Harley Sher burn on assault charge in Union Furnace

Harley Sher burn of Union Furnace was arrested Monday evening by Sheriff W Lloyd and Deputy I I Hammond on an assault charge filed by John Jones. The incident reportedly occurred Sunday near the Jones home. Magistrate FE E Bright will handle arraignment.

Logan Harley Sherburn Union Furnace W. , Lloyd I. I. Hammond John Jones Jones

Fountain Valley Turkey Growers foresee big shipments

Cooperative shipments of dressed turkeys by the Fountain Valley Turkey Growers Association this fall and winter will exceed 1929 totals by more than twofold. About 3 500 birds, of much better quality than last year, will be shipped.

Colorado Springs

Artists Sentenced For Theft Despite Talents In Court

Edward and Harry Bowers received one year in Ohio Penitentiary for stealing a store safe and $415. The judge noted a long record of burglaries and auto thefts but showed leniency, expressing admiration for the brothers’ paintings brought to court. An offer to buy a painting influenced the sentencing.

Cleveland U.P Western Pennsylvania Edward O. Bowers Harry J Bowers Criminal Court Samuel H. Silbert Ohio Silbert Edward Bowers Edward Kiva Jaffa

Krussell Speaks on First Thanksgiving at Area High School

The Rev Arlie Krussell assistant pastor at Athens First Methodist Episcopal Church spoke to the Athens Senior High School assembly at 2 30 pm on the first Thanksgiving. The program opened with America the Beautiful and included the Presidents proclamation reading followed by Love's Old Sweet Song and The Church in the Wildwood.

Arlie Krussell Athens First

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