Spelling Finals Tie Up County Championships in Hocking
Logan April 12. County wide finals produced high quality spelling with no decision in Third Fourth and Seventh Eighth grades. Beulah Maness and Vivian Erwin tied Fifth Sixth grade. cup shared by Murray City school. Over 100 contestants began. ties persisted in two divisions. Next Saturday a new word list will be used and results finalized. Supt. J W Coleman noted marked improvement since three years of contests. Cups awarded to division winners stay with their schools.
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Logan
J. W. Coleman
Beulah Maness
Vivian Erwin
Murray City
Rollie Featheroff
Laurel Township
Dorothy Lucas
Clayton Ferrell
Hazel Weed
Catherine Sanborn
New Pittsburgh
Supt. Coleman
Hocking County
$900 Is Scout Goal In Hocking Campaign
Logan begins a two week drive to raise 900 dollars for Boy Scouts in Hocking County. W. L. Frank chairs the campaign as Logan districts mobilize volunteers and churches urge contributions. The county has five troops with about 140 boys, four formed in the last year and one at Murray City. Local scouts attended the Scout Circus in Columbus.
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Logan
Hocking County
Ohio
W. L. Frank
Murray City
Columbus
First Hocking Countian Applies for Absent Voter Ballot
Logan April 12 Mrs Mary Tag wart Blasius now living in Columbus is the first Hocking Countian to apply for an absent voter's ballot. Election board officials said several inquiries have come from relatives of people living outside the fifty mile zone but no other applications have been received.
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Logan
Mary Tagwart Blasius
Columbus
Election Board
Fifty Mile
Spicer Boy Returns Home After Mastoid Operation
Clarence Spicer son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Spicer of Oroville has returned home from Children’s Hospital Columbus after a mastoid operation following scarlet fever. The case was supervised by Dr W B Lacock health commissioner who arranged the transfer to Columbus hospital.
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Logan
Clarence Spicer
Vernon Spicer
Oroville
Children’s Hospital, Columbus
W. B. Lacock
Columbus Hospital
Kellogg Introduces Whole Wheat Biscuit Toasted Both Sides
Kellogg's Whole Wheat Biscuit is pressure cooked to boost flavor and food value while remaining easy to digest. The toasted rich brown biscuit fits in a cereal bowl, with 15 biscuits per package and a claim of rich minerals and vitamins for children and adults. Grocers display the new Kellogg product certified by the Kcal Arts Laboratory.
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Kcal Arts Laboratory of
Sphia
Kellogg's
Peereae
Local Classifieds Call D Y Milne for Circulation
The Messenger requests contact for classified ads and circulation inquiries. Clinton Webb notes staff station lines and a phone number for society and locals to reach the newspaper.
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Clinton Webb
Your
6024
The
Messenger
D. Y. Milne
Play Ball Echoes as Columbus Opens Season at Neil Park
Logan fans head to Columbus for the season opener at Neil Park with Kansas City facing the Red Birds. Local boosters expect the Columbus entry to contend for the pennant with Cincinnati supporters predicting a stronger National League entry. Scoreboards have been installed in local businesses for the opening returns.
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Logan
Columbus
Neil Park
Kansas City
Red Birds
Citions
Cincinnati
Nile Ralph Suffers Fractured Leg in East Main Street Crash
Nile Ralph of Front Street received a fractured right leg in a motorcycle accident on East Main Street. Slippery street surface caused skidding as he attempted a turn. He received medical treatment at a local physician’s office.
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Logan
Nile Ralph
Front Street
East Main Street
Brown for Governor Club Inaugurated in Hocking County
April 12. Clarence J. Brown supporters in Hocking County organize a Brown for Governor Club with Republican allies of the Secretary of State. David Ingalls’ candidacy also shows activity in recent days.
Grand Jury Meets in Hocking County with One Change
Logan April 12 grand jurors gathered for the April term with a single change from the drawn panel. James Brown was excused and Jesse Cohagen of Logan was named to replace him. J W Wolfe, former mayor, was jury foreman. About 30 witnesses appeared and prosecutors expect around 20 cases. The petit jury will read Thursday instead of Tuesday. one case was vacated. Indictments arising from the grand jury action are anticipated within two weeks.
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Hocking
Logan
James Brown
Falls Township
Jesse Cohagen
J. W. Wolfe
C. Wood Bowen
Wolfe and
Cohagen
Elmer Nihiser
F. A. Lindsey
James Spencer
William Thomas
Allen Sheik
Robert Todd
J. W. Mowery
Lawrence Wolfe
Ellsworth Coe
Sherman Lyke
Norman Cooper
Dora Harden
George Stallsmith
Petit Jury
Divorce Suit Woman Asks For Custody of Son
Margaret Woodruff files for divorce from William Woodruff in Logan county on April 12. They married October 12, 1929 at Bellefontaine and have one son. She alleges neglect and that he left February 19 to live with his parents. She seeks custody and alimony along with a decree.
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Logan
Margaret Woodruff
William Woodruff
Bellefontaine
Local bowlers win three game series over Columbus YMCA
Logan bowlers defeated a Columbus YMCA team in a three game match here on Saturday night though neither side surpassed 2700 total pins. H Columber led Logan with strong pin totals. teammates included J Columber Dr W E Brehm Edward Tolbert and Edward Hamilton. A rematch is planned between the clubs.
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Edward Tolbert
Edward Hamilton
Nine Teaching Certificates Granted After County Exam
Logan April 12. County Board of Examiners canvassed manuscripts from last week’s teachers examination. Nine certificates were granted from 31 applications. Recipients include Ernes tine McVey three year special in Home Economics Paul A Potts Laurelville three year high school Miss Lucy Barker Logan three year special in Home Economics Harley Johnston Nelsonville one year high school Kaye Blosser Carbon Hill Edna Johnston Carbon Hill Neale Kitchen Washington Township Jay Nimon Starr township and Nellie Swackhammer Salt Creek Township one year high school.
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Logan
County Board of Examiners
Ernestine McVey
Paul A. Potts
Laurelville
Lucy Barker
Harley Johnston
Nelsonville
Kaye Blosser
Carbon Hill
Edna Johnston
Neale Kitchen
Washington Township
Jay Nimon
Starr Township
Nellie Swackhammer
Salt Creek Township
Nash ordered to Athens State Hospital after hearing
Logan April 12. After a hearing before Judge A M Ellinger on Saturday Tom Nash was adjudged suitable for treatment at the Athens State Hospital and taken there the same day. His earlier arrest was made by Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sparnow who found him under the influence of a pill jag.
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Logan
A. M. Ellinger
Tom Nash
Athens State Hospital
Stanley Sparnow
Boy Makes Long Trip Across Sea in Zep
Rudy Lang, 5, arrived in Buenos Aires after a 7,000 mile air voyage from Friedrichshafen aboard the Graf Zeppelin. He was the youngest passenger to cross the South Atlantic and said he would like to fly back to fetch his dog.
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Buenos Aires
U.P
Rudy Lang
Friedrichshafen
Rudy
South Atlantic
Pernambuco
Make This Model at Home Pattern from The Athens Messenger
Step by step construction diagrams by Anne Adams. Describes a jacket and skirt ensemble with peplum and straight skirt, offered in sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 44. Pattern 2155 requires 23 8 yards of fabric. 13 8 yards contrasting. Include 15 cents per pattern. catalog available for 25 cents total. Send orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York City.
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Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Birthday celebrants on April 12: William Lee and Junior Grubb
Two boys celebrate birthdays today April 12. William Lee, first grade West Side School, and Junior Grubb, fifth grade East Side School, are highlighted as the celebration continues.
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William Lee
West Side School
Junior Grubb
East Side School
Marshal and deputy indicted on 11 liquor charges
Cincinnati April 12. Marshal Orville Carson of Proctorville Ohio and his deputy Melvin Ness were indicted by a Federal grand jury on conspiracy to violate national prohibition laws and 10 other liquor charges. Ben Dunsee township constable was not indicted here and remains jailed in Portsmouth along with the officers.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Orville Carson
Proctorville
Lawrence County
Melvin Ness
Ben Dunsee
Portsmouth
Dunsee
Change in Lindbergh home described by maid
Mrs Ward Whately, sister in law of the Lindbergh maid, cites a letter from Easter Sunday detailing how the Lindbergh household transformed after the kidnapping. Describes detectives and state police occupying rooms and the extensive finger printing of residents including Col and Mrs Lindbergh.
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Lindbergh
Birmingham
England
U.P
Ward Whately
Ollie Whately
Stat
Col
Mrs. Lindbergh
Ohio Will Profit by Pennsylvania Project
Ohio will benefit from a 1,500,000 engineering project by the Pennsylvania State Highway Department near Andover Ohio to drain Pumatuing Swamp and raise State Route No 85 where it crosses the swamp to 30 feet. The plan aims to reduce frequent overflows disrupting traffic along the state line.
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Columbus
O.R
Ohio
Pennsylvania State Highway Department
Andover
O. W. Merrell
Pennsylvania
Prohibition Killers Murder Case Heads to Dallas Grand Jury
Two federal prohibition agents N. D. Heaton and L. C. Smith face first degree murder charges after the shooting of rural Texas grocer Marion McGlothlin and wounding his wife during a liquor raid. They are free on $12,000 bonds each as the Dallas County grand jury prepares to consider their cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
U.P
Prohibition
Texas
Dallas County Grand Jury
N. D. Heaton
L. C. Smith
Marion McGlothlin
William McGraw
Prisoners in Jail Released and Store Robbery in Morgan County
Robbers broke into the C. E. Bode general store at Chesterhill Morgan County over Sunday night stealing cash from a register and merchandise. The town jail was broken and two prisoners Dean McPeek and Orley Randall were released. A 16 year old son Cleo Randall admitted prying the jail door. Authorities pursued both cases with finger print work and arrests.
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Marietta
Kelly
Jack Ross
McPeek
Randall
Cleo Randall
Marshall Ross
May Abandon Present Form of Government
In Lima Ohio petitions to compel a special election on repealing the city charter and abandoning the commission manager form of government may be circulated after a mass meeting led by the Citizens and Taxpayers League. A five attorney committee drafts the petitions for approval at the meeting.
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Lima
U.R
Allen County Common Pleas Court
Citizens and Taxpayers League
Rheumatism Relief Promoted by RU MA Remedy
An advertisement claims RU MA removes rheumatic poisons by stimulating the liver kidneys and blood to eliminate toxins. It promises pain relief the first day and a guaranteed cure by Quick's Cut Rate with no payment if not satisfied.
Officials warn of mandamus if city calls no special election
League officials said that if the city commission refuses to call a special election after signed petitions are presented, mandamus proceedings would be started. The commission-manager form of government was started in 1920.
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League
Escape Explosion Destroys McKeesport Apartment
Twenty residents woke to a dynamite blast that destroyed their building in McKeesport Pennsylvania. Gasoline dripping from an empty unit spurred two residents to return and discover a burning fuse. George Hall 68 from Pittsburgh attempted to extinguish the fuse and then carry the dynamite out. Hall and Raymond Ritter helped evacuate three families before the blast.
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Mckeesport
U.P
George Hall
Pittsburgh
Raymond Ritter
Hall
Tter
Fire destroys Salvation Army camp buildings in Delaware
Four cottages and a recreation hall at the Salvation Army summer camp for needy children at Greenwood Lake were burned unknown origin Monday. Loss estimated at 6500 dollars. The flames gutted the camp facilities northeast of Delaware.
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Delaware, O
O.R
Salvation Army
Greenwood Lake
Democrats Massing To Prove Their Strength
Washington April 12 The Democratic Party mobilizes this week for spring maneuvers ahead of the presidential race. The Jefferson Day observance doubles as a party display of unity leadership and readiness to test prospects in each state. Roosevelt will be absent, while other candidates will speak to energize fundraising and oppose him.
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Washington
U.P
Democratic National Committee
Jefferson
Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Andes Volcanoes Cast Curtain of Ash Across South America
Volcanic eruptions in the Andes spread ash gas and dust over much of the continent. Towns faced darkness and hazards to residents crops livestock and property as the ash veil moved steadily southward.
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Buenos Aires
U.P
Andes
Red Cross Rushes Oxygen to Border Towns
Officials of the Red Cross at Mendoza Argentina prepared oxygen tanks for Malargue as gas and dust filled the air. Earth fissures appeared and towns on the border fled. Authorities appealed to the interior ministry for aid as residents abandoned homes.
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Red Cross
Mendoza
Nean
Malargue
Ministry of Interior
Robbers Hit Local Filling Station Ten Times in a Year
In Marysville Ohio robbers struck a filling station ten times in the past year. Each raid involved forcing open a safe and stealing small sums of money. The relentless crime spree continues with repeated break ins and loot.
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Marysville
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