Johnson Arrested After Incident at McCrae's on Union Street
Johnson was arrested by Policeman Howart Gilson at McCrae's on Union Street yesterday and fined five dollars plus costs.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1929
Page
7
Johnson was arrested by Policeman Howart Gilson at McCrae's on Union Street yesterday and fined five dollars plus costs.
In Chauncey on October 4 thirteen mines were active including Hocking No. 25 Chauncey No. 9 No. 72 No. 255 No. 267 Ohio No. 1 No. 10 No. 68 No. 24 Poston No. 6 and L. D. Poston. Gail Robinettdaughter of Fred and Mrs Robinettdaughter of Fred and Mrs Robinettdaughter underwent appendix surgery in Detroit City Hospital this week.
Chauncey Parent Teacher Association members will meet next Monday evening at Mrs. Charles Sweeney home to discuss and arrange plans for the home talent play to be staged by the association. Mrs Dora Kempton visited her father Mr Van Hall in Columbus this week as he is confined in Mount Carmel Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Staffinger and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillips of Chauncey traveled to Nelsonville on Wednesday to attend the annual War Veterans meeting held at the American Legion home in that city.
Two hostages freed from Cell House Three report that five mutineers killed themselves rather than surrender as twelve others died in the riot. Seven guards died and five prisoners were killed. buildings burned as troops and guards applied force. Josephine Roche earns credit for calm action guiding R O T C volunteers to assist defenses.
Miss Trene McDowell, deanville director of social work for the Presbyterian Church in Southern Ohio, will speak Sunday afternoon at the Peach Ridge Union Church homecoming. Morning services feature Rev. George Millicoan McLesch. The day’s program starts at 9 30 and closes with business reports.
Alva Platt and Henry LeMaster of Chauncey were hospitalized at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens after a powder explosion at the L. Lb. Poston Mine above Chauncey. Both suffered facial arm and head burns with LeMaster losing an eye. Platt had a broken arm. Doctor Warren V. Sprague treated them. both men are married residents of Mill Street Chauncey.
Trimble Grange No 1830 will meet Saturday evening at 7 30 in the Grange Hall Trimble. The meeting will cover important business and feature a special program. All Granges urged to attend.
The Standard Bearer Society of Millfield Methodist Church presents a missionary program and pageant tonight at 7 o clock. The public is invited to attend the services at the church in Chauncey.
The Naomi Bible class of The Mains met at Mrs. Henry Evans's home Wednesday evening. Mrs. Graves led devotions and Mrs. Lela Hardy led the discussion. Readings were given by Mrs. Evans Ruth Cade and Hernice Luman.
George Mills of the State Department of Education addressed Chauncy High School students teachers and visitors in the auditorium Thursday afternoon about the bond issue.
Condition of Alva Platt and Henry Le Master, miners injured in a powder explosion at the L. D. Poston Mine near Chauncey, was reported improving today after Wednesday morning’s accident.
The Messenger classified page advertises a coal heating stove in good condition for 18 dollars, White Leghorn hens ready to lay, potato onions at four cents per pound, a top buggy, and a 123 acre farm with fair buildings for 2500 dollars near Carpenter. Southeast Ohio readers are urged to use ads for profit.
Officers raided a deserted Sugar Creek house uncovering a complete brewery setup. They confiscated over 200 gallons of beer and all paraphernalia for large scale brewing. Sheriff William Williams, Deputy Wilson Ator, and two state prohibition officers led the raid.
At Sheltering Arms Hospital the men suffered injuries from an explosion caused by sparks from a tamping bar. Platt had a broken arm and severe facial burns while LeMaster sustained facial and arm burns. Investigators believe the powder exploded prematurely and backfired.
Arch Johnson was arraigned before Mayor Woodworth on Tuesday morning on a charge of intos.
The Athens Messenger presents a government booklet on floors and floor coverings. It explains wood merits and costs, finishes like varnish shellac wax oil and paint, wear and labor differences, and how to choose materials to wear well and be kept in order. Send for your copy with the coupon.
The Messenger magazine section reports a study by Rev. I. Y P. Day of Central Avenue M. B. Church on church relations with public agencies and community groups in Athens. It examines how churches interact with schools, clubs, Red Cross, Salvation Army, and other civic efforts, noting isolation from public schools and broader impact.
Albert Rhodes was arrested by Chief of Police E. B. Finsterwald and Officer Howard Gilson for drunkenness on Holmes Street yesterday. He will be arraigned before Mayor E. B. Woodworth tonight.
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