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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1928

Page

10

Changes Plea Sets Child Support At 12 a Week

In Logan on October 23 Reuben Lindsey, who had pleaded not guilty to an indictment accusing him of abandoning his legitimate children, changed his plea in Common Pleas Court. Judge Whitcraft ordered $12 weekly support for three minor children and a $500 bond for faithful performance. Lindsey said he plans to establish a home for the children and the order may be modified once that is done. Further sentence was deferred. Also Judge H Is pir was appointed to defend William Evans who faces later trial on a larceny indictment. Evans asked for court appointment due to lack of counsel.

H. I.spir William Evans Evans

Rosser Found Guilty in Haydenville Burglary Case

In Logan on October 23 a Common Pleas Court jury returned a guilty verdict against Jesse Rosser for burglary in a case tied to the April entry of Dallas Smart's Haydenville store. Judge Whitcraft withheld sentence.

Whitcraft

West Side School reports perfect six weeks of attendance

Attendance at West Side School shows 66 of 108 students with no absences or tardies in six weeks. The second grade leads with 99.05 percent and the overall school average stands at 97.87 percent. A listed group of nonabsent pupils follows by grade.

West Side School West Side Harold Barker James Burley Orland Coursey Oryn Johnson Clais Knowlton Kendall Knowlton Harold Robson Tommy Rowland Earl Watkins James Williams Carl Lee Wood Ray Lloyd Yoho Betty Guess Louise Neal Clayton Pierce Opal Sharp Harold Cooley Herman McClain Robert McGraner Charles Robson George Sheldon Florence Evans Violet Evans Leona Merchant Martha Thornton Alice Zimmerman Anna Grace Ator Ada Burnside Mary Hall Marjorie Taird Virginia Nagel Helen Quest Delores Scott Helen

Victim of Rabid Dog to Receive Pasteur Treatment

Clyde Hill an oil rig builder from Logan was bitten by a rabid dog last week. He was located in Wellston and will receive Pasteur treatment after the Health Office notified him. Wesley Wonn and Prosecutor Phil Henderson were also named as victims of the attack. no others found.

Logan Pasteur Clyde Hill Hill State Department of Wellston Wesley Wonn Phil Henderson

Teachers Head to Southeastern Ohio Meeting in Portsmouth

Logan October 23. Many county teachers plan to attend the South eastern Ohio Teacher Association gathering in Portsmouth on Friday and Saturday while some will go to Columbus. Superintendent J W Coleman urges attendance but allows schools to stay if boards refuse. The next county teachers meeting is set for November 13 at Logan High School Auditorium. Reading Circle books include The Teaching of Ideals and Problems of Childhood.

Association Assembly Portsmouth Columbus Logan Southeastern Ohio Teacher Association J. W. Coleman Boards of Education Logan High Schol Auditorium

Friendship dinner and local social notices from Haydenville

A list of attendees from Haydenville and Green Township followed a Friendship dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker's home with an afternoon music program. Several residents plan travel for medical treatment or work, including Eunice Gordon heading to Columbus for hospital prep and Emerichs leaving for Ft. Wayne.

John Matheny Haydenville Benjamin Harden Pearl Watkins Tom Tignor Logan George Walker Dora Knapp Frances Settles Arch Ralston Green Township Eunice Gordon Columbus G. D. Emerich Gore Ft. Wayne Ind Emerick J. W. Patton Ashland Tide Huston

Franklin Quillen and Lillian Metzger Acknowledged in Mazelle

Franklin Quillen 25 a Syracuse mechanic and Lillian Metzger 21 are noted in the ceremony with Logan listed as daughter of Mr and Mrs George F Metzger. Magistrate E F Bright officiated the service.

Franklin Quillen Syracuse Lillian Metzger Logan George F. Metzger E. E. Bright

Trial of Mrs. Evanovich for Elton murder starts November 19

Caroline Evanovich faces trial for the murder of her eight year old step-daughter Dorothy. Authorities say she confessed to beating the child and pushing her into a water filled ditch near the Elton farm home.

Canton Caroline Evanovich Dorothy

Hearing to review Lima gas rate protest set for November

The State Utilities Commission announced a hearing on the West Ohio Gas Company protest against Lima City Gas rate ordinance. The session starts at the end of November and will address proposed rate changes and related filings.

Columbus State Utilities Commission Today West Ohio Gas Company Lima City

Judge Whitcraft Assigned to Cleveland Court Bench

Logan October report says Judge Harley M. Whitcraft is assigned to the Common Pleas Court bench in Cuyahoga County for November. He plans to depart November 4 and will try to clear the local docket before leaving. This marks his third Cleveland assignment for two weeks to a month.

Logan Foundry sues Consolidated Oil and Gas for 2767

Suit filed in Common Pleas Court by Logan Foundry and Machine Shop against Consolidated Oil and Gas seeking 2767.01 with interest from August 15. Writ served on W. C. Adair as county representative since company officers were unavailable. The claim arises from an account.

Logan Common Pleas Logan Foundry and Machine Shop Consolidated Oil and Gas Company W. C. Adair W. H. Lloyd

Armistice Day plans form in Logan

American Legion Armistice Day committee in Logan prepares a 7 30 p m parade for the Monday after November 11 with chair Forrest Weinrich leading Frank W Harden and Barton Hall on the general committee plus Fred Hoopes as officer of the day Invitations will be sent to civic patriotic and fraternal groups with additional features to be announced as plans finalize

Logan American Legion Committee Forest Weinrich Weinrich Frank W. Harden Barton Hall Fred Hoopes R. C. Hess Ernest Algeo Rufus Hopkins Dwight Rutherford Gus White A. E. Whaley H. G. Householder Charles Bethel B. M.covert William Moler Clark Williams W. Gross L. F. Jones P. F. Good T. H

Let ter Golf Puzzle Answer Listing

The reader presents a solution sequence CHIN COIN LOIN LORN LORE LOSE NOSE, illustrating a word ladder style puzzle answer from today’s edition.

Hallowe'en Carnival Set by Athens Kiwanis Club

Athens Kiwanis Club plans a Halloween parade and contests on Wednesday night October 31 in Court Street area. Prizes will be awarded for makeup and group entries, with two orchestras providing a music battle and booths selling confetti balloons cider and doughnuts. Authorities restrict pre celebration displays and keep Court Street clear for dancing judging and refreshments.

Athens Hallowe’en Athens Kiwanis Club Court Street Hallowe'en Sion State Street Union Street Court House

Delegate Reports To Kiwanians

Athens Kiwanis Club received a commendation letter from the Parent Teacher Association Council for services at the Athens convention. Fred M. McKay reported on state Kiwanis activities in Cleveland, praising programs, interviews with professionals for students, and ethics efforts. The next club meeting is Monday at 5 30 PM at the Varsity Inn.

Athens Kiwanis Club Parent Teacher Association Athens Parent Teacher Association Council of Kiwanis Club Cleveland Fred M. McKay McKay Varsity Inn

Six Miners Die in Explosive Accident at McAlpin Mine

Six miners were killed in a dynamite blast at the McAlpin Coal Company's mine near Beckley West Virginia. State mine inspector Robert Lilly said the explosion likely occurred when a miner fired two sticks of dynamite without proper tamping. Sixty workers were nearby but unharmed. the deceased include B. B. Burkhold, T. T. Durham, Richard Durham, Laurine Reesé, John Herriston, and Alfred Davis.

B. B. Burkehold T. T. Durham Richard Durham Laurine Reesé John Herriston Alfred Davis Burkhold Accordintg Lilly

Eye Ear Nose and Throat Clinic Slated in Athens

An eye ear nose and throat clinic will be conducted here soon by Dr. Charles M. LaRue from Columbus. The event will be held in the office of Dr. D Worley in Athens.

Charles M. LaRue Columbus D. Worley Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reuben Lindsey Rosser Irene Zemer W. A. Henderson Sorlotien Badanoviae Paramount Picture William Haines Harley M. Whitcraft Cuyahoga County Zenner Theatre Cocns. O Dorothy Myers Logan Legion Beckley W. Va Jured Athens County Peter Peters Pr. Ile Chambray N. T Men's Athletic Union Isaac Wilson Chauncey, Ohio
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