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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
12
A vehicle went missing after being seen near the Junction City brick plant, with a man reportedly in the area shortly beforehand, investigators and local residents noting the unusual sighting.
The Letter Golf puzzle solution lists Pear Tear Team Tram Tray Trey Tree as the day’s answer. It highlights a chain of words sharing similar endings and a progressive letter pattern.
A new Logan bowling league was formed after a Chamber of Commerce meeting. Ed ward Hamilton was elected president and C. W. Johnson secretary-treasurer. Eight five-man teams were accepted including Lum ber and Supply, Logan Shoe Co, Moore and Ross, Citizens Insurance, Logan Dodgers, Crystal Rock Gas, Hocking Valley Carshops, and Natcos. Opening set for Sept 18 with two nights weekly.
Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn went to Columbus after George Lucas of Ward Township, wanted on two charges in the county. Lucas reportedly escaped officers months ago during a liquor search and faced a non-support charge from his wife. He is said to be staying in the Capital City.
Blanche Ward special auditor from the Department of Motor Vehicles reviews the bills of sale file in the clerk of courts office this week as part of state secretary of state oversight.
The agricultural committee of the Chamber of Commerce has prepared a premium set for the Agricultural Department and the boys and girls hobby fair of the Fall Festival. Premiums are being distributed to farmers and to local school children as groundwork for a better festival exhibit.
Logan Sept 5 Judge Har1ey M Whitcraft reversed the Probate Court verdict against William Chappalear found guilty of possessing liquor and property for liquor making. The appeal sustained two grounds overruled evidence and weight of evidence, remanding for new action. Prosecutor Phil Henderson will decide on retrial.
Ella May Hill files for divorce on grounds of neglect and cruelty from Thomas W. Hill whom she wed January 14 1911. Petition filed Tuesday alleges husband failed to provide essentials since February 9 1929 and names Mary Pettit of Cleveland as co respondent. She seeks alimony and restoration to maiden name Ella May Reynolds.
Logan reports city service forces busy resurfacing sections of West Hunter Street from Warner Avenue intersection to two blocks north with detours for northbound traffic. Second Street improvement will finish as material becomes available.
Miss Alma Spencer of Haydenville has earned a life elementary certificate from the State Department of Education. She has taught four years in the fourth grade at New Straitsville after prior service in Ward Township schools, and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Noah Spencer.
Miss Sue Noon of New Lexington filled in as court stenographer in Common Pleas Court in Logan on Tuesday. Regular stenographer Mrs. Clara Campbell remains recovering from illness since June but shows improvement and cannot yet resume duties.
Logan September 6. Despite the open season on squirrels there has been little rush for hunters licenses in Hocking County. Clerk Alfred Campbell said two or three licenses have been issued daily recently. The office will stay open Friday and Saturday evenings 7 to 8 to help those unable to visit during regular hours. Reports say a shortage of squirrels is linked to food scarcity.
Logan court official Thurman Collins returned to the courthouse Wednesday after an ambulance transfer Tuesday due to an attack of acute indigestion. Veterans court officers reported he was improving and much better by Wednesday.
CAMP PERRY Sept 6 Ohio's National Guard rifle team forms part of a two mile line along Lake Erie at the National Rifle and Pistol Matches. The team includes Captain Charles W. Gravenkemper Norwood and Captain David R. Smith Delaware with several lieutenants and sergeants from Columbus Xenia Lima Athens Ashland and nearby towns.
The list fixes several inaccuracies including the Toreador Song source, grammar in He doesn’t sing, tuxedo trousers lacking cuffs, piano pedals missing, and decodes the scrambled word ZEPPELIN as the airship.
First annual Beverage family reunion held at Athens County Fair Grounds elects Tuff Luck 8, F. president with William Cooper as vice president and C. B. Beverage as secretary treasurer. Dozens of relatives from Athens and nearby towns attended, tracing John Beverage’s Scottish arrival and 1770 voyage to Virginia before branches settled across Ohio.
A Ford roadster bearing license B 81 170 was stolen from Alez Johnson in front of his home at Somerset. Sheriff Clifford Wilson suspects an escaped prisoner from the jail in connection with the theft.
An ad for MEJ LOGLA Face Powder promises a youthful appearance with a pure powder that minimizes pastiness flakiness and irritation. It highlights a French process for smoother spread and longer wear designed to hide large pores and shiny noses.
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