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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1930

Page

7

New Candidacy Talks Spark Primary Race Change

April 3 report from Logan notes crats weighing a new date for the reco position. Darl Sparnon of Carbon Hill, a former Ward Town miner who suffered a serious incident two years ago, is mentioned as a potential candidate. Rumors also float that Add Sanborn of Longs may enter the race as the primary heats up.

Logan Crats Reco Darl Sparnon Carbon Hill Sparnon Ward Town Wes Sanborn of Longs

Election law clarified for Hocking County candidates

Logan April 30 officials explained changes in petition rules under new law. Electors may sign petitions for more than one candidate for the same office but only for nomination petitions. June 13 is the filing deadline for the August Primary and petitions must reach the Election Board by 6 30 p m final day. Five petitions already filed. more expected as interpretations settle.

Logan Election Board Hocking County Secretary of State

Poultry Meeting At Logan Focuses On Chicks Health

About 75 Hocking County poultry raisers attended a Logan session at the Courthouse Auditorium with C. M. Ferguson of Wooster Experiment Station as main speaker. He covered Chick Rearing Problems and Parasites and Diseases of Growing Chicks with slides and a two reel motion picture. Harold Chambers spoke on The Growing of Healthy Chicks Project in Hocking County and morning Chick Raising details. W. H. Mowery discussed How I Raise My Chicks.

Logan Hocking County Courthouse C. M. Ferguson Wooster Ferguson Hocking Harold Chambers W. H. Mowery Washington Township

John W. Martin Dies in Kansas at 76

John William Martin, 76, retired farmer and former municipal judge, died at his Arkansas City home after paralysis of the throat developed following an automobile accident over a year ago. He was born in the county and had long served as a Presbyterian elder. He leaves three daughters, two sisters, and a brother Judge F. P. Martin of Glenview Heights. Funeral services were held in Arkansas City.

Logan John William Martin Arkansas City Kansas F. P. Martin Glenview Heights Martin Utah Presbyterian Church James A. Poling Grover Hill Alfred N. Schull Reading Mich Jane Adcock

Census Takers Begin Logan Enumeration Work

Logan April 3. Women enumerators Mrs Clara Jones Mrs Roy Shaw Mrs Louie Green Krumlauf and Miss Margaret Cook start counting residents. First ward administered by Mrs Jones second by Mrs Green third by Mrs Shaw fourth by Miss Cook. First day slow as business district is surveyed. Deputy sealer A J Nunemaker among first recorded in East Main James Block. Jail visit found 15 inmates. Average questionnaire set at 32 items. Hull of Rockbridge visited Columbus.

Logan Clara Jones Roy Shaw Louie Green Krumlauf Margaret Cook Jones Green Shaw Miss Cook Nunemaker James Block East Main Street Hocking County

Edwards Olive Tablets Seem Promoted For Youthful Look

An advertising note attributes youthfulness to a healthy liver and bowels. It cites Dr Edwards of Ohio and his olive colored tablets as a gentle, effective substitute for calomel to tone the liver and cleanse the system. The product is priced at 30 cents.

Edwards Ohio

Kiwanis Club plans junior baseball league in Logan

The Kiwanis Club outlines plans for a six team junior baseball league in Logan this summer. Forest Weinrich chairs the committee with Edward Eberst and Dr W F Brehm assisting. May start is hoped, umpire rosters and age limits to be decided, with churches again sponsoring teams and a Lutheran trophy pending.

Logan Forest FE Weinrich Kiwanis

Funeral attendance closes Courthouse offices in Logan

Public offices at the Logan Courthouse closed briefly Wednesday afternoon as officials attended the funeral of C. F. Ridgley. Many out of town friends joined his relatives for the services and burial in Ches terhill.

New Face Powder Promises Better Skin and Longer Wear

MELLOGLO Face Powder touted as pure and government‑approved by D Zenner Co. Claims include smoother spread, reduced pores, and no shine. Presents as a modern cosmetic reform from a French process.

U U. S D. Zenner

Zemo Soothes Itching Skin Relief

Zemo provides cooling relief for itching skin even when raw or peeling. It soothes pimples rash and scalp irritation and helps restore comfort while keeping skin clean. Sold everywhere in 35c 60c and 1.00 sizes, antiseptic and pleasant to use.

March Prisoner Meals at Hocking County Jail

In Hocking County Jail Logan April 3 a report by matron Mrs W R Lloyd shows 1694 meals served to prisoners during March with 15 inmates remaining at month end. The peak daily population was 24 and six of the remaining 15 are awaiting grand jury action.

Logan Hocking County W. R. Lloyd

Kiwanis Committee Studies Beach Possibility in Logan

Kiwanis Club names L. P. Mooney chairman to study a city beach plan. The panel, including Edward Eberst Forest E. Weinrich and Carelton Bright, will survey the scene and review a proposed Mulberry Street bridge over the Hocking River. If approved the beach would be tied to the bridge project.

Park Work Expands Shrubbery At Logan Park

April 3 report states trenches are dug under William Martin for planting more shrubs and flowers in Logan Park. Park Commission aims to increase greenery though several shade trees were removed weeks ago.

County Education Board Acts On Bus Driver Certification

County Board of Education held a meeting at the county superintendent’s office. Most business was carried over to the next month. The president signed the certificate for Jesse Smart, Ward Township bus driver. No other announcements were made.

Logan Briefs Mention Sherman Visits and Local Concerns

Logan Wednesday saw Ray and Edward Sherman in town on county business with officers. They focus on North Hocking Coal Company in Murray City amid copper wire raids. George Cooke of Granville stays in Logan with his parents on Midland Place. Earl Smith, nan Cleveland, formerly Granville junior high principal, noted as athletic coach.

LOGAN Ray Edward Sherman Athens North Hocking Coal Company Murray City George Cooke Granville Herbert Cooke Midland Place Hoe Earl Smith Cleveland

Funeral and social notes from Logan listings

teboot attended the funeral service for C. F. Ridgley in Logan on Wednesday. Josef Brashares returned to Enterprise after several weeks in Florida for health. Florence Lutz of Pittsburgh visits Logan with her parents before touring Europe. C. T. L. Vanhorn of Columbus visits Logan on business. Ernest Short, with a fractured leg, shows improvement at the Hamilton home where he has been cared for since the injury at Lumber Supply Co.

Ernest Short Lumber Supply Company Edward Hamilton

Seen Along the Sunny Side of Athens Streets

L. C. Nye w and A. Carpenter recall and joke about a past incident involving plate glass purchased by the late John C. Campbell. The tale centers on packing straw and glass units at a building site at State and Court Streets.

Athens L. C. Nye W A. Carpenter Bin Lfe T'Nele Bill John C. Campbell Carpenter State and Court Streets

Boxes Dumped In Alley Cause Damage To Property

Jake Glenn discovered discarded boxes along the sidewalk and reported a crash when they were brought to a West Side home. Investigators found a large plate glass broken in transit, with damages estimated at 45 dollars.

Jake Glenn Mr. Carpenter Glenn Joe Fott West Side Fort Dray Jake Carpenter

Warm Sunday penny act at Court Street store

On a hot afternoon Rey Lash Jr on duty at Court Street Store sat on the Kern Building sill with a hat on his knee. A one legged man on crutches dropped a penny into the hat without Lash reacting, leaving by as the coin fell.

Rey) Lash Jr Court Street Mr Lash Kern Building Mr. Lash

Unemployment Relief Bill Moves Forward in Congress

Aimed at easing jobless hardship, the first congressional action toward unemployment relief took shape in Washington on April 20. The measure seeks swift aid and economic relief for workers facing layoffs and reduced hours.

Washington

Senate Sub Committee Endorses Federal funds for Commerce Agency

The Sub Committee, which has heard endorsements from representatives of various agencies, plans to report measures tomorrow to the Commerce Committee. The bill seeks a 154 million dollar federal appropriation and approval is anticipated after review.

Senate Han T Woaner Erat New York Commerce Committee

Take Pepsin This New Way Ends Indigestion

An ad claims a stomach remedy by Dave’s Mentha F h will cure weak distress in weeks. It promotes pepsin thrice daily and a star regulator to stop acute indigestion in minutes, promising lasting gastric health with regular use.

Dave America

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