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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
6
Logan April 24 The Aerial high school annual will be issued May 23 under editor Edward Goodlive. The 175 page yearbook will be richly illustrated and contain general student interest articles. Four hundred copies will be printed with the results of a staff coached popularity contest kept secret until publication.
The Women's Home Missionary Society met at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Kitty presiding and Mrs. L. G. Collison leading devotionals. Readings by Mrs. A. T. Spears and Minnie McBroom, plus papers on The Negro and Spiritual ush by Mrs. Wilbur Lanning, highlighted the program, followed by a two course dinner planned by committee members H F Thurness Tillie Montgomery Otto Neptune Joe Lane Edward Keller and George Hengst with Mrs. Walter Prather as a guest.
Miss Josephine Judy entertained the Chummy Bridge Club with a 6:30 p m dinner at the Moore Restaurant on Tuesday. Afterward the group moved to the Judy home for a bridge session with Mrs Joe Walburn high scorer and Mrs Bruce Brandt next high. Mrs Charles Huffman won the consolation. Guests included Mrs Fred Kreyssiz of Bradford PA and Mrs Byron Moorehead of Olean NY, former club members. Fred Scott of New Plymouth visited Wednesday.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a fast acting antiseptic oil for sore feet. It claims relief after one application, complete comfort after short use, and money back guarantee with no staining or greasiness.
Logan April 24. Hocking County subdivisions face tighter budgets as tax income falls short of appropriations. City Finance Committee notes city revenue down about 5000 with more cuts likely as half year taxes await payment. Salaries may be affected for three months amid mixed results in Murray City and a few districts show slight gains from improved mine work.
Water supply in the southwestern Logan area near Owens Manufacturing Plant was turned off for about an hour Wednesday morning while a fire hydrant was repaired. Service Director Fred Shively said the flushing of lines to remove sediment is causing hazy water earlier mornings and will continue at night to cleanse lines and reservoirs for a clearer domestic supply.
Members of the First Presbyterian Sunday School Junior Department were entertained at the Ambrose Hotel Tuesday afternoon from three to six o clock by Robert Hutchinson. After games and contests, refreshments were served to a list of attendees and chaperones including Mrs. Paul Monks and the junior superintendent. Mrs. W F Brehm and two children are visiting in Columbus with her parents.
Logan April 24 A possible cut in the 1930 street cleaning rate emerged at a City Council meeting when Solicitor C Wood Bowen was asked to draft an ordinance for the next session. A city audit found a departmental surplus and the state examiner urged lowering taxes to cover only the department’s actual needs. Engineer W H Gaffney asked for more time to verify canal land survey before deeds are issued. Finance Committee members discussed options to meet current expenses amid reduced tax revenues.
E. Z. Bridge Club members traveled to Gallipolis Tuesday for a four course luncheon hosted by Mrs. Harold R. Tipton. Awards were given to Mrs. Fred Rochester Mrs. Homer Gabriel Mrs. Byron Wolfe Jr and Miss Emma Becker. guests included Mrs. Doyne Wardwell Logan and Mrs. Art McGovern of Columbus.
Logan April 24 Applications for the Logan Schools superintendent post have grown to about 40. Educators from Ohio and other states are filing, with many visiting Logan to confer with the board. The board checks references to select a candidate able to carry forward the program begun by C. I. Ridgley to keep the schools at a high rank.
Logan April 24 members of the Twice Five Club were entertained at the Easterling Clubhouse by Mr. and Mrs. Barton A Hall. C Wood Bower summarized Green Pastures by Marc Connelly and Rev E L Pielow reviewed The Great Meadow. A round table discussion followed with lunch served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles G Bowen and Mrs. W I Bowen.
Nine tagless dogs were found during the week by Deputy Sheriff Charles Briley, county warden. Owners must buy the required tags at higher rates due to penalties. Two dogs were found in Logan and seven in western rural districts. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Smith of Columbus were called to Logan earlier in the week by the death of Mrs. Smith's mother, Mrs. McCray.
An English tester from London publishes a testimonial claiming Radox clears corns and bunions in a week. She describes soaking feet in three tablespoons of Radox in two quarts hot water for 30 minutes, enabling easy corn removal.
Logan Commandery No. 78 Knights Templar held its annual inspection Tuesday evening with about 76 members present. John P. McCune of Columbus, safety director, conducted his first inspection and is a high-ranking Mason involved with the Scioto history circle. Visitors joined the ritual, and Venus Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star served dinner at the hall. O. O. Stephenson serves as commander.
In Logan on April 24 farmers fear a heavy frost last night damaged opened buds. Ground frost found residents awake to ice and wilted vegetation as sun remained hidden. Wednesday's mix of rain and snow preceded plans for replanting after losses.
Servicemen in Logan are extending Church Street northward to connect with an east west alley paralleling Church Street. The work faces difficulties as the opening site is spongey from recent conditions.
Readable fragments note springs that drain the area around Mound Street, indicating hydrological features and drainage patterns impacting nearby properties and streets. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
Announcement notes that on April 24 as part of final day exercises a program will be held at 8 o'clock. Mrs Grace Adcdk is named as the teacher for the event.
Leonard Christian 21 and Margart Ridenour 21 are to be married at the Longstreth home with Magistrate J. Pait officiating. Parents listed as Mr and Mrs David Christian and Mr and Mrs G Ridenour. (Continued on page 9)
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