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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1930

Page

11

Husband Arrested After Divorce Hearing Disruption

Leman Huston, held in Hocking County jail, is accused of forcing his wife Lillian Huston to join him as he fled toward Columbus after a disturbance tied to a divorce hearing. Deputies traced Huston to Sams Creek area and recovered the vehicle and wife’s safety, with investigation into manufacturing intoxicants.

Leman Hussumbus Hock- Mty F. Hammond Theodore Husmans Laurel Lillian Huston Huston Franklin County

Logan briefs highlight local visits and family notes

Elizabeth Shepard returns to Alliance after a week in the city visiting her parents and cousin Harold. Elnore June Bierly stays with her in Springfield as relatives spend Sunday with friends. Dorothy Strain visits Columbus with grandmother Mrs. H Rain. Bruce Brandt attends to family illness.

Logan Elizabeth Shepard Alliance Ag Rs. C. V. Shepard Elnore June Bierly Harold Springfield

Census Officials Explain Proper Enumerations in Ohio District 27

L W Roberts census supervisor urges enumerators in Athens Vinton Meigs Gall- Wrence and Jackson counties to count people where they live and work. Teachers and others must be enumerated at their place of employment or residence, not at home, with blanks filled fully and not left for later.

Ohio Athens Vinton Meigs Gal- Wrence Jackson Cou L. W. Roberts Rebid

Pay Raises for Logan Policemen and Water Works Engineers

City Council in Logan voted to raise policeman salaries from 100 to 125 dollars a month and boosted the chief engineer to 145 dollars while two assistants gained 5 dollars to 125 dollars. An health department appropriation was approved for milK testing equipment. A resident requested Canal land appraisal changes, which the Council agreed to review.

Logan Health Department Council

Park committee outlines plan to boost county scenic map program

Logan April 10 The State Park Committee of the Logan Chamber of Commerce announced its new roster led by Irrank Blasius to prepare and distribute county road map folders and promote park district tourism. The group will use a new county map by Ross Wagstaff for upcoming scenic district folders with photos and district data.

State Park Committee Chamber of Commerce Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Barton A. Hall Irrank Blasius John W. McBroom P. J. Cole Donald Bart Ralph Moore Wilbur Lanning Ross Wagstaff

Rescues Friend from Flooded Basin At Murray City

Charles Shuttleworth rescued George Brooker of Murray City on Sunday after their fishing boat overturned in Wolfe's Basin. Brooker wore heavy clothing and the water depth was about 15 feet. Shuttleworth, an able swimmer, pulled him to the shore and saved him.

Logan Charles Shuttleworth George Brooker Murray City Wolfe's Basin Areport Brooker Shuttleworth

Four new members received at Business and Professional Women’s Club

Receive members at the Business and Professional Women's Club meeting held in Sigma Phi Gamma sorority rooms Tuesday evening. A two course dinner was served at Moore Restaurant before the business session. Those receiving the work were Miss Helen Johnson, Miss Ethel Cooper, Miss Ruth Heft and Miss Velma Skinner. Miss Mildred Laube chaired the Entertainment Committee.

Pleasantville hosts inspection at Masonic Lodge

Rolland Bright J R Ralston Samuel Mundy and Roger Friend attended the inspection of the Masonic Lodge in Pleasantville on Saturday evening. The lodge is the home lodge of Mr Friend who used to live in the village.

Logan Rolland Bright J. R. Ralston Samuel Mundy Roger Friend Pleasantville Masonic Lodge Mr. Friend

Daughters of Eve Reviewed by Junior Tourists Club

Mrs Newell Grooms reviewed Daughters of Eve for the Junior Tourists Club at Miss Velone Ackers home. Tuesday’s roll call named interesting personalities. Piano solos by Mrs H V Adams Mrs Hugh Meldrim and Mrs Wilbur Lanning. Refreshments followed. guests included Mrs Walter Prather Mrs C O Allen and Mrs Cc F Ackers.

Newell Grooms Velone Ackers H. V. Adams Hugh Meldrim Wilbur Lanning Walter Prather C. O. Allen Cc. F. Ackers

Will Distribute State Aid Money In Logan

Logan April 10 Work of preparing reports on state aid distribution occupies J W Cole man county superintendent who has conferred with clerks of state aid districts. Logan county has been allotted 5909 by the State Department of Education for repairs and equipment. Repairs are listed as most important and will be taken care of first, with equipment needs next.

Logan J. W. Coleman State Department of Education

Bright to Return Home From Leavenworth

Rolland Bright reports that his uncle George W. Bright is en route from Leavenworth Kansas to this city and is expected to arrive this week. Bright, pensioned retiree, spent 45 years with the Federal Penitentiary there and plans to make this city his home again.

Logan Rolland Bright George W. Bright Leavenworth Kan Bright

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Methodist Church

Mrs Warren Lanning led the monthly business meeting of the Ladies Aid Society at the Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesday afternoon with 50 members present. Devotionals were by Mrs Raymond Lanning. Mrs A T Spears gave readings and Diantha Claire Waltz played piano. Martha Ann Kinser gave a recitation. April birthday committee under Mrs William Ginsberg served a dinner after the session.

Ladies Aid Warren Lanning Ladies Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church Raymond Lanning A. T. Spears Diantha Claire Waltz Martha Ann Kinser William Ginsberg

Twice Five Club discusses Europe and New Zealand topics

Logan April 10. Instruction papers by T. D Brown and S. Carelton Bright at Easterling Clubhouse meeting hosted by Judge and Mrs. Harley M. Whitcraft. Brown spoke on Progressive New Zealand and Bright on Denmark and its cooperative system. A general discussion followed. lunch served. Guests included Mrs. H. E White and Mrs. William Bowen.

Logan T. D Brown S. Carelton Bright Easterling Harley M. Whitcraft New Zealand Brown Bright Denmark H. E White William Bowen

ZEMO Scarce Dandruff Cure Advertised

Dandruff ends when ZEMO touches the scalp with cooling cleansing action. The antiseptic liquid promises relief from itchy scalp and skin irritations and is marketed as safe for general use. Available in 35c 60c and 1.00 sizes.

Zemo

Two Dogs Killed in Green Township Mad Dog Patrol

Deputy Sheriff Charles Prttey reports destroying two stray dogs in Green Township while aiding Health Department efforts against a mad dog epidemic. Citizens cooperate with a 30 day quarantine around Mage area. no new cases reported since last week.

Logan Charles Prttey Health Department Green Township

Passion Week Services Planned by First Presbyterian

Logan April 10. Rev H L Geddes invites all residents to Passion Week services at the First Presbyterian Church. Evening services begin 7 50 with topics including Nothing But Leaves The Wedding Garment Pilates Question What Then Shall I Do With Jesus Communion of the Lord's Supper and Friday union services from 2 to 3 led by the congregation.

Logan H. L. Geddes First Presbyterian Church Pilates Jesus

Bridge Club Meets for Evening at Huffman Home

Mrs. Charles Huffman hosted the Chummy Bridge Club Tuesday at the Belle Hyson Tea Room on Walnut Street. After dinner, members moved to the Huffman home for bridge with Mrs. Clarence Schempp and Mrs. Joe Walburn posting high scores and Mrs. Schempp plus Miss Mildred Collins serving as substitutes.

Charles Huffman Chummy Bridge Club Belle Hyson Walnut Street Huffman Clarence Schempp Joe Walburn Schempp Mildred Collins

Rural district to close days as nine month term planned

Hocking rural district announces school closures from April 14 to 21 and aims to extend the term to nine months. District officials say teachers’ salaries for the final month will be reduced to five-eighths of the usual eight month pay, with contracts for next term tied to a nine month schedule.

Hocking

Peterson's Ointment Promised Relief for Eczema

Hartford reader H A Danick writes of eczema relief after using Peterson's Ointment claiming rapid improvement in one night. Ad claims the ointment heals inflamed itchy skin, chafing, pimples, and blackheads with a 25 cent box available in drugstores.

Peterson H. A. Danick Hartford, Conn Hartford Times

Schools Visited Countywide Low Enrollments Report

Mr Coleman notes all county schools visited except five and to be cited before closing. Several schools show enrollments of ten or fewer with Olive Branch in Washington Township listing three pupils and three others at seven nine and ten respectively.

Coleman Olive Branch Washington Township

Brandt Ill in Logan Residence

April 16 report says former sheriff Charlies Brandt is ill at his East Second Street home. He had infected teeth weeks ago and growth worsened, leaving him bedridden and under a physician’s care.

Logan Charlies Brandt East Second Street

Moone's Emerald Ointment Promises Quick Bunions Relief

An old advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Ointment for bunion pain and soft corns. It claims rapid reduction of inflammation and soreness within minutes, with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. The copy urges repeat nightly use for soft corns and asserts widespread sales and antiseptic ingredients.

Moone

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