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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1928

Page

10

Fairfield man Bruce Morris found after disappearance

Fairfield County officials reported the missing Bruce Morris was located in the Hocking County jail. He had been forced from a car near Oroville Saturday and taken refuge in a deserted house. Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn said Morris was intoxicated and arrested Sunday. arraignment is set before Magistrate E. E. Bright on intoxication charges.

Logan Fairfield County Bruce Morris Hocking County Morris Oroville Joe Farbearn City L. F. Hammond Common Pleas Court Harley M. Whitecraft G. Shipley Lancaster Farbear Enterprise Shipley Fred Alvis Hammond J. P. Rochester

Two Couples Wed in Separate Ceremonies

The report notes Kenneth C. Snouffer a 22 year old mechanic from Worthington and Dorothy Fay Pennell 20 an electrical employee daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Pennell. Rev J R Fields officiated. Also Herbert Walter 21 a miner from Nelsonville Route No 2 son of Mr and Mrs Curtiss Walter and Mildred Kennard 21 a housekeeper from New Plymouth Route No 1 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kennard. Rev Fields officiated.

Kenneth C. Snouffer Worthington Dorothy Fay Pennell Logan Frank Pennell J. R. Fields Herbert Walter Nelsonville Curtiss Walter Mildred Kennard New Plymouth Charles Kennard Fields

Nelsonville Week Farm Show Adds Farmers Projects

The Nelsonville Agricultural and Industrial Fair during Home-Coming Week features potato and corn displays plus pumpkins apples and pears. County Extension Agent T. H. Johnson announced on Friday that events include speakers State Grange Master H. Caton and Farmers' and Merchants' Day on October 12 with several farm experts.

Nelsonville T. H. Johnson Athens Hocking Athens County H. Caton Farmers’ Committee Abbot Davis M. O. Bryson A. M. Ward E. H. Efaw Homer Warehime

Knights Templars Plan Season at Athens Commandery

Knights Templars No. 15 of Athens will start fall and winter activities with a Wednesday meeting. Commander Merrill Kerr calls members to report without uniform for business and year planning. Past Commander Fred W. Bush leads a discussion on The God of the Order. Refreshments and a social hour follow the exercises.

Athens Commandery No. 15 Knights Templars Merrill Kerr Fred W. Bush

Eight Arrested on Liquor Charges in Logan Mills

Five people were arrested at New Pittsburgh on a Sunday evening by Marshal Robert Surtees and Constable George Gears on Sheriff W. R. Lloyd's request. They faced intoxication charges. Lowery faced operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Arthur Roe pleaded guilty to possession in Common Pleas Court, with a $100 fine.

Logan New Pittsburgh Robert Surtees Murray City George Gears Ward Township W. R. Lloyd Joe Farbearn Bess Love Samuel Williams Roy Bateman Clyde Hashman Frank Lowery Lowery Arthur Roe

Veteran Charles Schwanke Named HVVA President

Charles Schwanke, veteran Hocking Valley agent, was named president of the Hocking Valley Veterans Association at its third annual Columbus reunion. He succeeds C. E. Strain of Logan. Logan attendees filled the Columbus Exposition Building as special trains brought veterans to the event. M. S. Connors welcomed guests and Rev. A. B. Kirkendall offered the invocation.

Logan Charles Schwanke Hocking Valley Hocking Valley Veterans Association Columbus C. E. Strain Columbus Exposition Building Connors A. B. Kirkendall Orland Railroad Strain

Brehms Attend Kiwanis Ohio Convention and Falls Visit

Dr. Walter Brehm and Mrs. Brehm leave for Cleveland where Kiwanis International holds an estate convention. He will serve as a delegate and visit his sister, then plan trips to Niagara Falls before returning home.

Walter Brehm Cleveland Kiwanis International C. R. Lutz Frank Harden Greenfield 8. T. Syke Warner Avenue Dora Inbody Washington, D. C Earl Howdyshell Herman Bratton Ohio Webb Summit

Unnamed Remedy Claims Quick Malaria Cure and Digestive Relief

An advertisement promotes a remedy named 666 for malaria and bilious symptoms. It asserts rapid cure of headachess and dizziness from constipation, aids elimination of teosine, and produces copious watery evacuations, claiming high esteem among users.

Relief fund donations reach 128 dollars in county drive

In Logan Ohio on September 25 the West Indies and Florida relief drive for Hocking County reported 128 dollars and 15 cents by noon at Red Cross headquarters. Subscriptions included 55 dollars from last week and several individual gifts such as 25 from W W Marks and 10 from Joe Case with a 5 15 donation from the Union Bible Class of the M E Church.

W. W. Marks W. H. Rose South Bloomingville Joe Case Callie Lortz C. E. Wharton Ida Mathias D. A.rannells L. A. Ruble Rolland Bright Lowell Dawley John Canty Barton Holl

White and Clark Plead Guilty to Fictitious Licenses

Virgil White and Paul Clark of Lancaster were arraigned before Judge A. M. Ellinger on fictitious licenses and reckless driving charges. Each pleaded guilty, receiving fines of 25 dollars and costs for the licenses and 10 dollars and costs for the reckless driving.

Logan Virgil White Paul Clark Lancaster Farbear A. M. Ellinger

Let ter Golf Puzzle Answer Summary

The notice presents the solution to today's Let ter Golf puzzle listing related word pairs. It identifies SMART START STARS SEARS SEERS SEEDS SENDS MENDS MINDS as the answer sequence.

Skunk Captured After City Incinerator Standoff

In Logan on September 25 a skunk sought refuge in a local incinerator behind the Krieg residence on Warner Avenue. Despite attempts to coax it out, residents called a county officer who declined to chase skunks. Citizens then volunteered. a neighbor fired a shotgun into the incinerator and the skunk was removed.

Logan Warner Avenue James Krieg

Fire in Madrid Theater Leaves 70 Dead and 230 Hurt

A fire at the Novedades Theater in Madrid killed 70 and wounded 230 as 1000 patrons raced for exits. Many died in a narrow gallery stairway crush while attendants pulled bodies to the street and rescuers rushed in to save the injured.

Madrid Novedades Theater

Town Residents Invited for Campus Extension Course

Ohio University may offer an extension course on the Athens campus this fall if enough residents show interest. Dean T. C. McCracken invites those interested to contact his office or call Prof. George Crow, head of group extension work, as tentative arrangements have been under consideration for weeks.

Ohio University Athens T. C. McCracken College of Education Dean McCracken George Crow Athens County

Uncle cites revenge motive in young killer case

Honolulu dispatch reports 19 year old Myles Fukunaga confessed kidnapping and killing Gill Jamieson 1, year old son of banker Frederick Jamieson. An uncle alleges the motive grew from a heart condition episode when a Hawalian Trust collector demanded rent, triggering family distress.

Honolulu U.R Myles Fukunaga Gill Jamieson Frederick Jaimieson Johobiko Fukunaga Hawaliah Trust Company Jamieson Fukunaga

Uncle's Claim Believed In Longstanding Fukanaga Wind

A local observer says the uncle believed the matter had hovered over Fukanaga since that time, framing a persistent concern as a settled wind of events.

Fukanaga

Blanket Expert to Speak in Athens on Blankets

Miss Pauline Brower of a blanket mill will discuss selection and purchase of blankets at Athens meetings. She will address Ohio University students at 10 and 2 on Tuesday, Athens High School students at 1 20 on Wednesday morning, and a story hour for children 5 to 10 at Athens High School Building this afternoon and later this day. The visit is arranged by The Home Furnishing Company.

Pauline Brower Athens Miss Brower Ohio University Athens High School Home Furnishing

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Seeks Larger Cast

Final try outs set tonight at 7 in Music Hall announced by Prof. Deforest W. Ingereham director. Last year the orchestra had 55 members with many freshmen applicants anticipating an even larger ensemble this year.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Music Hall Deforest W. Ingereham

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Farmer Columbia Charles Schwenke Focan Theatre Benbow’s New York Colored Follies Featuring Margign Cohen James Strong Leonard Rogers Eunice Washington Mel-O-Dee —Donender and His Band Syd Chaplin Irene Rich Craig's Logan Red Cross Animal's Fort The D. Zenner Co Japan All Chichibu Setsu Matsudaira United States Miss Matsudaira Superior Shoe Repair Shop Majestic Theatre Elks Charity Athens County Fair Grounds Collector Tate Indich Flaming Youth Joan Crawford Ramon Novarro Renee Adobee Willie Maw Paw Mine D Syracuse G& J Tires McCunesh Cep Re Tire & Accessory Co W. Union St
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