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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
6
Cape Gris Nez France October 13 Mrs Ivy Gill of Sheffield England began an attempt to swim the English Channel at 9 11 am in fair weather conditions.
Logan October 13 The Hocking county highway system improvements for the summer have been completed by the county engineer H W Nixon on force account In 32 days a large grading unit reshaped 16 miles on seven roads Grading ditching and sandstone quarrying equipment arrived and operated on the Logan Bremen road with plans for a hard gravel coat using sandstone to cut costs and avoid gravel banks or rail facilities
About 275 attended a reception at the Presbyterian church in Logan on Tuesday evening for the new pastor, Rev. Henry L. Geddes, and his family. The event featured floral decorations, a choir and quartet, remarks by clergy from Methodist United Brethren and Presbyterian churches, and refreshments by church women.
Willard Winkler pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in Logan. Judge A. M. Ellinger fined him $160 and costs after his arrest the prior day by Traffic Officer Farbearn.
Sheriff Lloyd notes the court fined Winkler and suspended his driving privileges for six months. Unable to pay, Winkler was returned to the county jail. Wilbur Kerns, arrested Saturday night for intoxication, paid a $10 fine plus costs as assessed by Judge Ellinger on Tuesday.
Logan October 13 Mr and Mrs William Schmitter announce the birth of a ten pound son born Tuesday The child has been named William Ewald Mr Schmitter is a baking business partner in Logan The notice highlights a local family and business ties and records a birth of a son to a prominent local baker
Henry Franklin aged 22 a miner of Murray City and Anna Yurcheak aged 21 a clerk of Murray City obtained a marriage license. Magistrate J P Miller officiated the ceremony.
A Paterson area jury returned a verdict in favor of Freda Paulk in a paternity case against Virgil Lanning after a short trial on Wednesday. Lanning represented himself. Henderson acted for the plaintiff. The panel consisted of Levi Palmer Nathan Clark and Lester.
Mrs Sumner Martin of West Main street is seriously ill under two physicians care with slight improvement reported. Navella Weltner is improved but still seriously ill with pneumonia after a week. Logan WCTU chapter meets at the Methodist church Friday at 2 30 with Rev H B Pilchard discussing the Marshall bill.
A note from the meeting records references the number of women expected to attend. The detail outlines planned participation without listing other attendees or agenda items.
Operated upon in Cherrington hospital, Velma Rainer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Rainer of Zanesville avenue, had an appendicitis operation on Tuesday. The following day, Helen Cox, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs N J Cox, was operated on for tonsil trouble at the same hospital.
Mrs. Clara Price will speak at both morning and afternoon services at the Pilgrim Holiness church in Luhrig. The morning session begins at a specified start time with all-day religious services scheduled.
The notice invites attendees to arrive at 10 o'clock in the morning and asks members to bring a basket dinner for the event.
Three Athens men James Collins Harley Reaves and Robert Sams faced arraignment before Mayor Alex M for participating in a costly early morning crap game. Each was fined five dollars and costs.
Three men were arrested by Police Captain Charles Maple early Sunday in front of Lamborns studio on Court Street. Officers seized $5 and a pair of dice. Each man paid $5 fine plus $3.20 costs totaling $8.20 and were released.
In Capetown reports, five natives attempting to smuggle diamonds from a Kimberley mine were shot to death after a night battle. The clash involved miners and guards as authorities investigate the incident for motives and responsibility.
Robert Cole and James Fraser chased the couple 125 miles by car from Trinidad Colorado to prevent the marriage but arrived too late.
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