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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1927
Page
12
The Bringardener Shoe Company at Logan, reorganized months ago, now employs 247 workers split roughly by gender. The payroll nears 14 thousand dollars monthly, the largest in company history, with daily output around 1,036 pairs and a record fitting room total of 1,541 pairs.
James Brannigan, missing for about a month before the Logan Overland crash, surrendered voluntarily after a Logan court set a $500 bond. Authorities confirmed his involvement related to the incident.
An affidavit to Magistrate J F Miller cites bottles of home brew and empty jugs linked to Brannigan who faced charges of obtaining money under false pretense. He pleaded not guilty and posted a 36 pound bond awaiting grand jury action. Prosecutor Henderson said Brannigan expected to clear the matter. The Logan Overland company entered receivership and its local agency closed.
The mixed Logan chorus plus singers from Nelsonville New Straitsville Lancaster and Columbus won first honor at the Tisteddfod in dacks. About forty Logan singers attended the event traveling by two large buses and practicing together weeks prior. The winning Wells ton Logan group earned a 2000 purse. A separate note reports a marriage license issued to A L Crider and Ora Berrig.
Logan October 8 County road officials learned a contractor in Starr township south of Haydenville claimed a state contract to build several miles of road cover. He hired men at Laurel Run village and reported having state backing for multiple road projects.
A man named Sherlock was arrested after a home search by officers Oliver Jom and Himmond following a report of home brew liquor. He faced a intoxication charge and paid a $27 fine. In Logan, the Eastern Star held a social night and announced plans for the Auxiliary to elect officers at the Legion hall on Monday.
Mrs. John White hosted the Nimble 2 Art Club at her home on East Hunter street Wednesday afternoon. A miscellaneous list of subjects answered the roll call. Officers were elected with Miss Ella Keynes named president.
Mrs. and Mrs. Will White hosted a dinner at 5 o clock. Logan briefs note visiting families including G C P Lang from West Lafayette and three children of West Main street, J B Dollison and daughter Edna from Columbus, Miss Mary Bond’s guest Mrs Mae Groome from Circleville, and visits by C W Zeigler family from Lancaster, Vernon Webb from New Straitsville, and Charles Lappen from Laurelville with local hosts Mr and Mrs Isaac VanCuren and family.
A man from Guysville faced Carl Porter’s court on two intoxication offenses. He was fined 25 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated and 10 dollars and costs for being intoxicated, with license suspension for six months. Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck and Sheriff Williams pursued after he refused to stop the car. Frank Westfall of Meigs County was involved in a separate accident case nearby.
A teen trapped in the Amimroet Mining complex for days reportedly escaped the dangerous workings where miners sought to reach safety. Last seen near the shaft, the youth reportedly found a way out and was brought to the surface by rescuers.
An appeal from the Athens County Common Pleas court was entered by H. A. Beebe of Chauncey after a judgment of $5 against Abdella for damage to a barber shop. Mamie Gettle sues Charley Gettle, Joseph Gettle and Frances Gettle for partition of property in Nelsonville. Edward French obtained a $698.36 judgment against J. O. Hall after a hearing last Friday.
Samuel Bailey, 22, died Friday afternoon thirty hours after a head on crash on Newport pike. The incident occurred Thursday at 4 am when Bailey's motorcycle collided with a Ford truck driven by Frank Cunningham of New Metamoras. Cunningham and his wife were seriously injured. Bailey suffered a crushed skull and multiple leg injuries.
Delegates elected to the state teachers association and the southeastern teachers association meetings by the Athens county teachers institute are listed with alternates. Names include Alex Root M A Bryson Clarence A Gibilan and others from Athens Coolville Glouster Trimble and Amesville. Burial followed in West Union Street cemetery with acting and honorary pallbearers named. Out of town relatives attended.
Friends gathered at 34 South College Street Friday afternoon for the funeral of Ralph J. Jennings. Rev A Y Wilcox officiated as attendees honored the memory of the deceased.
A motor car carrying section men derailed about three miles east of Hamden at about 9 AM. Foreman W A Wilbur of Hamden was aboard. Section man William J Sperry sustained a severe leg puncture and minor injuries others. Andrew H Wilbur sprained ankle. Taken to Wellston for treatment.
The Messenger reports the third week color contest finished with many entries. Red Headed Woodpeckers were popular this week and winners will be announced in Monday's issue. The fourth week features the dove and Miss Carrie Jacobs provides an article on the bird. Expect increases as more classes join. over 500 children weekly may enter.
The 4 year old Lois Marie Champion, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leane Champion, was found in the St Joseph river about a mile from home after missing for a day and two nights. Authorities reported the child had been missing since the previous day. The event occurred in Montpelier on Oct 8.
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