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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1927

Page

12

Boy Drowned in Well at Murray City

A two year old, Wil pur Eugene Lentz, died after falling into a 30 foot well at his grandparents home in Murray City. The accident occurred while his parents, Willam and family, were visiting relatives. Coroner J. P. Miller presided at the inquest. Funeral services set for Jobs at two o clock Monday.

Murray City Lentz Willam Lentz Wilpur Eugene Iogan J. P. Miller Logan

Seven Year Old Boy Injured by Taxi in Logan

Thomas Acker seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Acker of Spring Street was struck by a taxi driven by Carl Mohler on West Munter Street as he crossed the road. He suffered cuts and bruises to the head and hips and was taken to Cherrington hospital for examination. injuries not regarded as serious.

Logan Thomas Joe Acker Spring Street Carl Mohler West Munter Cherrington Hospital

No Candidates Fite For Any of Township Offices In Washington Township

Washington township in Hackling county shows no petitions filed for fall township seats. Voters must write in candidates at November election as this is the first time in recent years this has occurred. Other items note a hospitalization operation and multiple marriage licenses in Logan and area.

Logan Washington Township Hackling County Hocking County

Lights Ready as Boulevard System Goes Into Effect

Logan reports boulevard lighting ready to illuminate the city when the contract starts October 1. Only three lights on West Main street remain off until further notice. Local official L C Law anager confirms completion ahead of schedule.

Ohio Power Company Edward Sherman Gallagher Avenue Main Street Logan West Main Street

Pace Features at Hocking Fair Race Program

Thirty five hundred witnessed the Hocking county fair racing program featuring a 2:14 pace won in straight heats by Dorothy B driven by Brown of Mt. Vernon. Three well filled races were scheduled for Saturday afternoon with an estimated fair attendance of about 8,000, including 1,000 school children admitted free. Race summaries list Alfred Todd Mable the Great Jim Clark in 2:10, Dorothy B 2:19, and Liberty Loan Queen Coretta in 2:10 4-2.

Logan Hocking County Dorothy Brown Mt. Vernon Alfred Todd B. G Johnston Mable the Great Casteel Jim Clark Or. G Ruble Dorothy B. B. m J Silver D. Blem Rags Direct Br. G Colville Baron Russell Morris BP. X R. Hathaway B. m Dr. Carl Liberty Loan Queen Coretta Bm Roush

Social notes brighten Logan with visits and events

Samuel Jones returned home after an eight day trip to Illinois and towns visiting relatives including his son Clifford in Macomb. Fred Bull spent Friday to Monday in Columbus. Deputy clerk Miss Telen Rochester joined events in Columbus. Mrs. Rugg Hansel heads to Newark for three day Pythian Sisters of Ohio grand lodge meeting as local temple delegate. George Stuart from Crooksville attended the Crooksville Logan football game. The Wednesday club held a picnic at Buckeye Lake at Harve Baker’s cottage marking the final swimming-meet series with Ava Buell Eby, Mrs. J C Abell, and Miss Mildred Lehman as guests. C-GOLGO Mrs. Lawrence Harden hosted U-Go-I-Go club with three bridge tables and James Krieg as substitute, refreshments served. Merle Weymu edler hosted a birthday party.

Logan Samuel Jones Iillinois Macomb Illinois Clifford Fred Bull Columbus Telen Rochester Rugg Hansel Newark Grand Lodge Pythian Sisters of Ohio Femple Harve Baker Buckeye Lake Ava. Buell Eby JC. L. Abell Mildred Lehman Lawrence Harden South Logan Wednnesday James Krieg

Edith Roberts and Kenneth Snake Return from Islands Film

Edith Roberts and her husband Kenneth Snake of Los Angeles have returned after a stay in the Islands where they produced film subjects featuring the reign of a cannibal king and 2400 natives. Australian film interests backed the project.

Edith Roberts Kenneth Snake Los Angeles Islands

Chauncey Girl Wins Prize For Graduation Letter

Prizes offered by Congressman T A Jenkins Ironton to Athens county graduates for impressions on the Ewing hall graduation on September 1. First prize ten dollars shared by Louise Dew Chauncey Celia Mansfield Athens Ada Gillan Torch. second prize five dollars split among Wayne Sharp Guysville Evonne Rogers Athens Oma h Gaston Guysville Irma Felter Glouster. third prize five dollars shared by Myrtle Jay John Athens County Children's Home Evelyn McCause Athens County Children's Home Lorayne Fields Shade John Snedden Athens Mary Stalder Chauncey. About sixty five pupils entered the contest. Letters judged by Supt H R McVay. The prize letter follows.

T. A. Jenkins Ironton Athens County Ewing Hall Louise Dew Chauncey Celia Mansfield Athens Ada Gillan Torch Wayne Sharp Guysville Evonne Rogers Omah Gaston Mr. Jenkins

Eighth Grade Commencement Reflections From Athens County

Miss Louise Dew writes of the Athens County Eighth Grade Commencement at Ohio University. The piece recalls speakers including Mr Sandles and Thomas Jenkins, songs by Christine Brown, and the sense of progress toward high school amid campus scenery. A separate Dayton incident reports Captain John Post and Officer Frick shot in a confrontation with an unidentified suspect, with Post wounded and Frick shot in the arm. the assailant was killed.

Athens County Jackie Coogan Jackie Alsi Sandles Theu Thomas A. Jenkins Christine Brown Louise Dew Dayton John Post Police Department H. A. Frick

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