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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1927
Page
12
Logan report shows since January 1, 65 liquor cases assigned to Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. Of these, 61 convictions and 1 acquittal. Total fines $10,800, with $1,296.60 collected. Officials say collections cover law enforcement costs with no extra tax load. Unpaid fines reflect indigency or jail nonpayment.
Logan Rotarians heard a discussion on the Marshall bill with Forest Weinrich opposing and Josef Brashares supporting the measure. The session aimed to surface merits and demerits using statistics, followed by a round table discussion. Guests included C. G. Bowen and Edward Eberst.
Logan reports Barney Stracke of the city marks 74 years of faithful service to Hunter Street Lutheran Church which was established 75 years ago and is celebrating its diamond jubilee. Stracke recently turned 95 and has been a church member for its entire existence. Rev. L. F. Mittler, a 45 year minister, may visit to mark his hal f century in the ministry at the local church if permitted. The church board approved the idea.
In common pleas court four youths Art Casto Ernest Sater Roscoe Sanders and Ceril Carpenter changed burglary to petit larceny pleas and pled guilty Judge Harley M Whitcraft gave 30 days in jail and a 100 fine plus costs each The group linked to a string of automobile accessories robberies has now faced sentence Three remain in custody at the Boy's Industrial School.
Twenty members rode to Doanville Monday evening for the Franklin Kerr guild of the Presbyterian church. Miss Irene McDowell, mission worker in the Hocking Valley fields, hosted the gathering with devotionals by Helen Rochester and a lesson from the study book. Mrs. Weymueller sang, Mrs. Cooley played piano, and a spread followed for members and guests including Mrs. Geddes and Mrs. Green.
Miss Mary Louise Bowen joined a bridge gathering at the Sans Souci club hosted by Mrs. Belle Hyson in Logan. Six tables competed and lunch was served after the evening.
John E Hazlett 58 an oil worker and Mrs Clara Becker 42 a housekeeper were united in marriage at Union Furnace with Rev T C Harper performing the ceremony.
Jake Bowersock of Haydenville was arrested by Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn on a charge of intoxication from Monday. He was arraigned before Judge Ellinger, pleaded guilty, and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
Logan notes say B F Carpenter and his son traveled to Columbus on Wednesday to visit Mrs.
Rosalind E Meyer of Cleveland topped the list as the first caller to the Coolidges after their return to the newly renovated White House from the Black Hills.
A carpenter hospitalized Sunday awaits surgery planned for Thursday to remove a gallstone. Mrs. W. P. Jones of Canton visits Logan, while Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Linn stay with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Linn near Creola. QO. F. Wills and Mrs. Wills visit William White near Chillicothe. M. F. Thurness of Columbus, connected with juvenile research, visited his brother Fenton Thurness in Logan.
Chauncey’s regular football squad outplayed the second team in a long scrimmage with Shields at quarterback and Robinnett at half. Terrell and Omen to finish backfield. The Blue Streaks, all new players, travel to Glouster Friday seeking revenge for a prior defeat.
Mr and Mrs Roy Totman of Corning, former Millfield residents, are leaving for a new home in Colorado this week. Herbert Mingus hosted a farewell lunch with decorations and a Halloween theme attended by numerous Millfield residents and the Totmans’ family including Gordon Mingus and the Mingus children Deloris Clemons Ernistine Christine.
Chauncey October 19. After a long workout last night Coach O'Neal reports his junior high team the White Midgets will put on a strong display against Green's Run Five in CHAUNCEY.
Mr and Mrs William Clary of Millfield visited their daughter Esther Clary who attends a Seventh Day Adventist school in Mount Vernon on Sunday.
Chauncey residents hear that the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Episcopal Church will meet Thursday at Mrs A L Preston on Mound Street. The gathering will include a quilting session and social time.
Mrs Kathryn Schrappe marked her 72nd birthday with a May Eve gathering at her home. Family members from Columbus Modoc Glouster Peebles and Jacksonville attended bringing gifts and food to honor the occasion.
Mr and Mrs William Hawk entertained Monday evening at Long Run hosting Mr and Mrs William McDonald Mr and Mrs F E Cook and Mr and Mrs W C Nichols all of the Lower Plains for a social event.
Miss Ernestine Mingus entertained guests at her Millfield home for a Sunday dinner. Attending were Miss Esther Fiske Miss Eleanor Minister Chauncey Miss Bernice Hipscher and Miss Elizabeth Kazzonyi.
The entry details investments and assets including loans and discounts with banks, overdrafts, government securities deposited to secure circulation, various bonds and stocks, banking house, furniture and fixtures, lawful reserve with Federal Reserve Bank, cash in vault, and amounts due from national and state banks and trust companies. Total listed assets reach around 390,087.05 in the period's currency.
The Ladies Aid society of The Plains Methodist Episcopal church held a regular meeting and quilting session in the aid room. Attendees included Mrs. Edward Buffington, Mrs. Zell Buffington, Mrs. J. W. Hawk, Mrs. Thomas Cade, Mrs. Robert McAllister, Mrs. William Hamer, Mrs. Theodore Nagle and a visitor Mrs. Robert Hawk.
The Ladies Aid of Zion Baptist church at the Lower Plains held its meeting at the church with women present including Mrs. Elmer Coon Mrs. Benton Potts and Mrs Sylvester Smith.
Superintendent and Mrs Bert Daugherty of the County Home and Mrs V Ahlbrand visited Columbus yesterday. The Daughertys went on business, while Mrs Ahlbrand visited her daughter Mrs Paul Williams.
Six friends gathered Tuesday evening at the Chauncey home of Mr and Mrs Howard Brown to honor Appollo L Brown on his fifty ninth birthday near Conjecord.
The event featured cakes from daughters in law Mrs Gladys Brown and Mrs Nellie Brown and sister Mrs Emma Gil lett. Granddaughters presented recitations while music filled the evening. Mr Brown received numerous useful gifts and refreshments followed late.
Nelsonville notices announce preaching at Diamond Chapel on Sunday October 23 with both morning and evening services. The public is invited to attend.
D Zenner Co introduces MELLO-GLO youth shade powder. Exclusive to MELLO-GLO it lasts longer resists perspiration and won t clog pores. Crafted by a new French process the beauty powder is advertised as absolutely pure and available for one dollar.
A parade of fifteen floats led by the bands of Ohio University and Wittenberg, followed by freshmen men, will precede the homecoming game Saturday afternoon. Paul Bures, arrangements chairman, notes floats decorated by social fraternities Omega Beta Pi, premadics, Delta Sigma Pi, Green Circle, Blue Key, Delta Sigma Epsilon, and others. The parade starts at 1 o'clock.
Five brothers and a sister gathered in Waterloo to mark a 69 year family reunion. The six ages totaled 498 years, near 500, with George 88 William 86 Aaron 85 Warren 82 and Charlotte from Michigan plus Marc ellus from Charlotte, Mich. present.
Mrs. Sarah Gilman aged 79, of Waterloo, gathers with her siblings all children of the late Henry and Elizabeth Lahr in the home where the reunion occurs. William, Aaron, Warren and Marcellus joined the Union army at the outbreak of the Civil War and pursued different paths after the war.
A pie social and entertainment event is planned at White Hall schoolhouse on October 21 with proceeds to benefit the community. Local organizers invite residents to attend for a evening of food and fun.
Mrs. F Sommers touts Vinol as a cure for nervous weak children claiming rapid improvement in strength appetite and sleep. The ad promotes Vinol as a cod liver iron blend free of oil and mentions McKee Drug Co Athens and Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy as distributors.
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