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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1931

Page

11

Oil Men of This District To Meet at Logan Friday

About 611 producers in the district were invited to a 7 30 p m meeting at the Courthouse Auditorium Logan withHoward D Ath in charge A program includes reports and addresses on conservation organization production and refinery plans Speakers include Philip N Faine A D Hufford Charles Hammond Barton A Hall and A BE Fame An open forum will follow with topics on an oil tariff and tax values for production

Logan Howard D. Ath Philip N. Faine The Conservation Board A. D. Hufford Bremen Charles Hammond Columbus Puré Oil Company Barton A. Hall A. BE. .Fame New Strattsville

Theater Opens Sunday Under Receivership in Logan

Logan reports the Pythian Theater reopened Sunday after legal changes allowed Sunday showings without a public referendum. The venue operates under receiver Harry L. Smith appointed by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft, after a temporary closure following court action.

Logan Pythian Theater Harry L. Smith Harley M. Whitcraft

Logan Defeats State Hospital Nine for Tenth Victory

Logan under Dr J and Cherrington rolled to a 10 to 1 win over the hospital team at Gallipolis. Pete English pitched well for Logan while the locals exploited weak opposition. After the game officials announced a Buchtel Old Timers match at the Fairground diamond next Friday.

Cherrington Monay Buchtel

Ten Absent Ballots Filed in Logan Election

Clerk C. Achauer reports ten absent voter ballots filed with the election board on Monday. Several more ballots remain with absent voters as Republicans appear to favor using these ballots as a criterion.

Achauer Logan First Ward R. D. Clark West Hunter Street Kenneth Frazier Church Street C. Achauer Election Board Republicana

Oil Price Boost Encourages Logan Producers

Logan reports a fifteen cent rise in crude oil price lifting the local field to 1.30 per barrel marking the second increase in two weeks. Producers hope the upward trend will continue so local operations can resume.

Logan Hocking County

Threshing Nears End in Maxvills Area with High Wheat Yields

In Maxvills area threshing nears completion as farmers report strong wheat yields. Oscar Smith led with seventeen acres yielding over 70 bushels total. Other farmers averaged about 33 bushels per acre, with some parts of Hocking County showing wind damage reducing potential crops. Logan and Aug 4. Joan Hampson, Columbus guard at the Ohio Penitentiary, visited Logan with family over Sunday. He noted no rent impact on guards and will remain on duty. previously he worked at local car shops.

J. W. Coleman Ella Brewer Ocaas Hee Lton Chillicothe M. F. Weymueller North Market Street Amos L. Heyde Marion Paul Potts Laurelville Logan E. C. Hamilton Bartelle Hamilton Idlian Rulon Oliva Lyke Eddie Hamilton Charles Keller Adams County Donald Smith Ned Gabriel Camp Perry National Guard Maxvills Adme Oscar Smith Hocking County William Ansel Marion Township Logan, Aug Joan Hampson Columbus Ohio Penitentiary Hampson

Add Cantwell Cliffs To State Park Area

Cantwell Cliffs territory has been added to the State Parks area in Horking County. Edwin Secrest state forester reports the 290 acre tract lies south of the previously purchased area and is accessible via Route No. 480 to Steady Hill with a right turn.

Logan Cantwell Cliffs Horking County Edwin Secrest Cantwell Cliffa Secret

Beauties of Hocking County Are Described

Logan Aug 4 Port Saylor former Hocking Countian now of Toledo sent a two column story about Hocking County’s wonderland The Headsight Toledo Auto Club publication The Logan Chamber of Commerce was alerted to annual pilgrimages to the Hocking County parks district A rotogravure page in Columbus Sunday highlighted park scenes by A L Burgess and included Rev Pascal Bright Pomeroy a noted booster of the Hocking County scenic area in Ohio

Logan Port Sayter Hocking Toledo Hocking County Toledo Auto Club Logan Chamber of Commerce Saylor Burton Columbus Parks A. L. Burgess Pascal Bright Pomeroy Ohio

Tent Bible Chautauqua Opens At Logan Corner

Bryans Youngstown and Perrine Cincinnati conduct Bible Chautauqua meetings in a Gallagher Avenue tent seating 300, with space for 50 more. They plan five weeks of services, with Evans leading Sunday night preaching. In sports, Harold Shepard, in C M T C training at Fort Thomas, placed second in the 440 and helped a winning half mile relay team.

Ereaven Evangelist Evans Logan Harold Shepard Ft. Thomas Harold Shepard

University extension growth eyed for 1931-32 year

Ohio University plans to enlarge its extension and correspondent study under Dr H Bing. Last year 44 faculty classes reached cities and villages across Ohio, from Washington D C to Coshocton. A new ruling grants resident-study credits and lower extension fees, with centralized direction and projected record growth.

Ohio University Dr 3. H. Bing Ohio Washington D. H Coshocton Tr. Bing Onto University Columbus Lexington Morgantown W. Va Cincinnardi

Banks Pay Two-Mill Tax on Deposits in Cincinnati Area

In Hamilton County thirty three banks including Cincinnati’s large banks said they would pay the two-mill tax on deposits under the new state law. With about 300 million dollars on deposit the banks face about 6000000 in tax. Exemptions apply to ex service men.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Cincinnat

Mind Power Recognized as Privilege in Soviet Plan

Moscow reports a decree elevates engineers and technologists to equal status with factory workers. Children of the intelligentsia may enter Soviet schools, access hospitals and pensions, and receive housing on the same basis as industrial workers, signaling a strategic move in Stalin-era five year plan mobilization.

Moscow Soviet Russia Josef V. Stalin Soviet Union Soviet Labor Organization Communist War On

Children’s Clothing Exhibit Planned by Bureau of Home Economics

An exhibit of children’s clothing designed by the United States Bureau of Home Economics is on display until August in the Research Room of the Home Economics Department in the Agricultural Building. An invitation is extended to all.

United States Bureau of Home Economics Home Economics Department

Bureau of Home Economics offers home sewing patterns guidance

The exhibit displays sale clothing items ranging from comfortable to costly and advises on what to buy or make at home. It notes patterns are produced by commercial firms, while the government Bureau of Home Economics does not manufacture or sell patterns.

Mothera Bureau of Homes Economics

Prowlers Fear Em George and Jeff in Athens

Two OU football alumni, George Swindell and Charles Jeffery, serve as deputy policemen in Athens. They patrol after midnight from City Hall, handling late calls from dorms and sororities, though recent activity has slowed and Jeffery jokes there’s not much to do.

John Schneider Athens George Swindell Charles Jeffery Swindell Jeffery George Jeff Don Peden Ohio University Athena Cit Deputica Ali Jef

30 Boys Take Y M C A Tour to Washington

A Middletown YMCA boys group of 30 in blue and white uniforms plus four leaders tours to Washington. Gilbert W. Gerhold leads the group with Sam Selby and helpers. They travel by bus and size truck, visiting Marietta College and Cumberland before Gettysburg and arriving in the nation’s capital after a week.

Middletown Y. Ar Washington K. C Athens Ohio University Marietta Court Street Gilbert W. Gerhold Koys Middletown + M. C. A Tery Sam Selby Ohio State University Notta Robert Lukens Paul Wilson Middletown Mound City Chilli Marietta College Cumberlan Gettysburg

Mine No. 3 in Triadelphia Closed by Valley Gum Coal

Valley Gum Coal Company announces the closing of Mine No. 3 at Triadelphia due to water shortage and duliness cited as reasons for the action. The shutdown affects operations in Wheeling West Virginia and involves the Paisley interests of Zi on A Shortage.

Wheeling W. Va Valley Gum Coal Company 3. A. Paisley Zion Triadelphia

Zemo Dandruff Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Zemo as a cooling healing scalp wash that ends dandruff and itching. It claims rapid results for many, notes safe use on skin irritations, and urges keeping a bottle handy for home use.

Zemo Zhemo

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