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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1930
Page
6
Health Commissioner Morton W. Bland ordered a 50 day quarantine in Green Township following a rabid dog attack on a child near Pattonville last week. Deputy Briley seeks the dog's origin as it was not owned locally and there is uncertainty about other attacks nearby.
Helen Potter, a San Francisco society figure, regards aviation as an avocation and is studying in Oakland for a limited commercial pilot's license to carry passengers, aiming to give her friends a lift.
Judge A M linger considered a delinquency case in Delaware Monday after probation officer F Martin brought a girl into court. The matter first appeared January 31, 1339, with attention on the girls involved.
Tests for the Every Pupil scholarship were conducted today in Athens County high schools. They mirror December 10 examinations. Dr. E R Wood of the Star Department of Education directs the tests. He formerly lived in Albany and after graduating from Ohio University held the psychology chair at Kansas State Teachers College.
Logan April 8 Members of the Farm Bureau Board of Directors met at the extension office Saturday afternoon with Floyd Delashmutt field representative and W A Schell Bremen district director present Schell spoke on cooperative shipping of livestock via the Fairfield County branch and potential bureau savings on gasoline and oil Harold Chambers reported county extension work for March and Hazel Cooke presented a financial report to the board
In Logan on April 8 a crowd of about 250 gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Fox on Mound Streets to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Fox, in business on Main Street since 1872, has long chaired the local meat trade and remains active. The couple have several living children and were joined by guests from nearby towns. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ricca Shively and others.
The ashes of George Von Aver, who died in New York City on December 21 of last year, were brought to Logan for disposition. They are being held by a local funeral company in readiness for disposal arrangements. Von Aver was a son-in-law of Mrs. C. Pierce of North Walnut Street.
Death came to the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pittman of Hockbridge. Short funeral services were held at the home on Saturday, followed by burial at Pisa Cemetery near the village.
Pp Elder and daughter Mar Cecelia of Shawnee visited Logan over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Don Hannah and three children of Shawnee were visitors in Logan Saturday. Co H Bell Morris Yabro and Forest E Weinrich were in McArthur on business Monday. Jasper Spencer of Shawnee made a business trip to Logan Saturday. James Phoenix came to Logan on business from Shawnee Saturday. Mr and Mrs Carl Carsner and several others from Murray City visited Mr and Mrs Charles Briley Saturday. Mrs Don Hannah and others from Shawnee were social callers in Logan Sunday. Martha Miller of Columbus was Sunday guest of her parents. Bell Miller of Warner Ave. Dominic Menzel of Shawnee made a business trip to Logan Saturday. George Briley of Lancaster and family were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Briley over Sunday. Thomas Bird Lewis Davis Thomas Jones and John Hyrne of Shawnee were visitors in Logan Sunday. Mrs Joe W Farbearn and Mrs Leroy Conkle were visitors in Lancaster Saturday. Mr and Mrs Carl Miller and family of Columbus were guests Sunday of Mr Miller’s parents in this city. Paul Potts of Laurelville was a Logan business visitor Saturday.
The Logan Board of Health proclaims Cleanup Week for the third week of April. Fred C. Shively, service director, says the Service Department will collect refuse that week but city trucks will not handle garbage. April 14, 15 and 16 cover the west district, with the east area served on the following three days.
A Logan Fire Department call to the George S. Wright residence in Green Township arrived Monday morning two miles south of Logan. Smoke filled an upper room but no fire was found and the source of the smoke remained undetermined. Fireman Russell Blum Eloy Stallsmith and Wayne Price accompanied the pumper.
Seven pledges of the Beta Phi Sigma fraternity completed the ritualistic tasks in chapter rooms after a prior session of rough work. The initiates named were Don Castell, William Delong, James Brown, William Briscoe, Ray Roberts, Ernest Krinn, and Paul Hartman.
A total of 45 Hocking County teachers appeared before the County Board of Examiners Saturday to take the teachers test, according to J W Coleman, clerk. The board will hold a meeting Friday evening to pass on examination papers. The next examination will be given on May 1, it was announced.
Deputy Sheriff Joe W. Farbear, a longtime Hocking County traffic officer, says many citizens struggle with his last name. The latest spelling variant seen is Ferbeann, though he confirms this is the first time that spelling has appeared.
Mr and Mrs John Allen entertained with a family charming gathering at their home Sunday for the pleasure of Mr and Mrs Fred Allen of Louisville and Mr and Mrs Pearl Gray and son of Indianapolis. Attending were Mr and Mrs W P Allen Mr and Mrs T E McFadden Columbus Frank Allen Haydenville Mr and Mrs Jerry Hammon Mr and Mrs Edward Myers Dorothy Myers John Hammon and James Allen all of this city.
Zoath Hammond, Civil War veteran of North Walnut Street, showed signs of improvement Monday after a heart attack caused a collapse Saturday downtown. He had been visiting comrades at the Courthouse before the incident and was moved to his home for physician care after initial treatment.
George Rogers 53 died at his Freisher Avenue home after a six month illness. Apoplexy listed as cause. He moved to Logan 18 years ago to work as a car carpenter at Hocking Valley Carshops. Survived by wife and one son in Groveport. Funeral at First Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. H. L. Geddes officiating.
An old advertisement touts Mu-col as a trusted feminine hygiene product used by doctors for 28 years. It claims to stop germs without harming delicate organs, ease periods, prevent odor, and promote cleanliness with simple directions included.
Silas Duffy of East Front Street says a cherry tree on his property is heavily in bloom attracting neighbors. The group fears a cold snap may damage the blossoms and potential fruit.
The Rev. William Smith died in Phoenix last Tuesday. His body arrived in Logan and was moved to his sister’s home before funeral arrangements. A service will be held at 2 PM Wednesday at Pleasant Hill United Brethren Church in Marion Township with Dr. Hancher delivering the sermon. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Logan April 8 City Engineer W H Gaffney is directing the grade setting for Jennison Avenue while conducting the sewer survey as ordered by Service Director Fred C Shively. The work follows his directive to establish street grade during the survey process.
John E. Thompson age 21 laborer and Eiva Woolever age 15 at home in Nelsonville R D 2 were married with Magister J P Miller officiating.
The piece defines true Grade A Milk as produced under strict conditions. It lists requirements: concrete-floored barns with ample light and air per stanchion, white-washed or painted barns, small top milk pails, immediate cooling, and a separate milk room with a concrete floor and smooth painted walls. It concludes that using Cline's ensures Grade A Milk.
Logan drinking water should be clearer following three days of cleaning at the Water Works plant. Tests by the State Health Department show the water to be free of harmful ingredients and a recent inspection confirms it is sanitary.
Two opinions filed by the Court of Appeals affirming the Common Pleas Court judgment were announced in Logan. Cases involve Howard M. Bellows vs Logan Foundry and Machine Co and Claude Huber vs Frances Ruff.
Logan reports Thelma Chaffin of Haydenville was sentenced in a local case. Details of charges and sentence were not included in the available text.
Logan reports George Milne and son David Y. Milne visiting for two weeks. Milne, longtime New York Central Railroad employee, recently retired on pension after 2 years with the railroad.
New York April. George Schwartz alias Lesse was sentenced by General Sessions Judge Nott to ten years in Sing Sing after a jury convicted him of taking fees from unemployed with a promise of jobs. He was arrested via decoy advertisement following three complaints.
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd attended a civic reception in Wellington New Zealand hosted by Governor General Charles Fergusson. Byrd was the guest of honor and greeted by dignitaries on arrival.
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