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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1930
Page
12
Classified ads for The Messenger or anything pertaining to circulation call Dod Ys Milne. Phone Logan 272.
Charles Genrich and Eli Brenner reunited in Wooster after 53 years apart. Charles left home at 11 while Eli, then an infant, was adopted and grew up as Brenner. Eli became a Columbus state inspector of public buildings. Charles became an electrical construction engineer with ties to Cincinnati Street Railway.
Logan officials ordered a no-sprinkling rule after water pressure fell to 40 pounds and consumption neared 1.4 million gallons the day before. Service Director Fred Shively cited the need to keep a reserve supply for fire protection and to curb waste as wells respond to demand.
Aug 6 Logan report the Agricultural Committee of the Chamber of Commerce has begun work on the premium list for the Agricultural Department at the Fall Festival. About 500 dollars has been appropriated by the General Committee to run this festival department.
Mary Frasch of Logan will return to Columbus August 16 to work in the New York Central Railroad offices. She has visited family, the Fraschs on West Main Street, and previously worked in the Hocking Valley Railroad and at the Capital City.
July bills of sale show thirty autos sold in Hocking County as recorded by Alfred Campbell clerk of courts. About the same number were sold in June.
In Logan Aug 6 grass and forest fires threaten oil wells in Ward Township Sand Run District. Oil field workers from Logan Bre men Union Furnace and major firms rushed to defend tanks and wells as 40 to 50 men aided fire crews. Rangers warn of careless cigars and campfires. several small fires were extinguished before reaching danger.
In Common Pleas Court Charles W. Trott faces a manslaughter charge over the death of an unidentified man in Pattonville. Witnesses were called rapidly Tuesday with expectations to finish evidence and begin closing arguments by end of the day or Wednesday morning. Sessions were shortened Monday and Tuesday due to heat under Judge Harley M. Whitcraft.
About 100 members of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics gathered at the Edwin Funk farm south of Logan for a Sunday picnic. The event featured games and contests, a noon dinner, and a watermelon feed.
Logan reports the Stoutsville Camp Meeting Association elected Rev. Ernest Seymour as vice-president and Frank Emerick of Gore as a Board of Trustees member. The association comprises United Brethren members who hold annual camp meetings at Stoutsville.
In Logan on Monday Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn met two carloads of Gypsies at the east city line and escorted them to the west line with a friendly warning that their presence was not desired in the city.
Logan August 6 Farmers in Washington Falls Town ship area from Calico Ridge to Scotts Creek report nightly raids on sheep. Deputy Sheriff Charles Briley says 82 sheep were killed costing over 200 dollars with one killer slain and another at large. Names of affected farmers include Ledward Snyder William Mamek Elmer Harsh Claude Harsh and Ben F Carpenter. Dogs have caused heavy losses this year with average sheep value about seven dollars per head.
Logan August 6 deputy game conserver C C Higgins received a consignment of 60 pheasants from Roosevelt Game Preserve for distribution across Hocking County. Assisted by Dr Claude Lyons Buell Eby Everett Jacoby James Miller Ben Wellman C D Notes tone and Charles Wheatley the birds were released in multiple townships.
Logan health officials request four city police officers to enforce quarantine rules in the western Logan area amid a scarlet fever epidemic. Some affected families allegedly ignored orders and left homes, risking spread. Dr Morton W Bland requested the officers, who have been provided.
The Harrington Sunday School Class was entertained Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Arthur Dolimatsech on North Market Street with Mrs. T. R. Walburn assisting. Mrs. Carl French led the devotionals and a social hour included a questionnaire and a contest. Lunch followed. Guest Mrs. Leo Armstrong attended.
Deputy Sheriff J. L. Hammond investigated a report that two strangers stole a car in Cola Valley on Monday. The vehicle was driven a short distance before a wreck ended the pursuit. Patrols that night failed to find the youths, believed to be boys escaped from the Boys Industrial School.
Miss Jeanette Unkle and Miss Athryn Unkle return to Toledo after visiting relatives in Shawnee and here.
Miss Rose Morin of Washington D C visits Dr. and Mrs. A K Smith and daughter Dorothy Smith. Lehman family to hold annual reunion at Fair Ground in Lancaster Sunday August 17. Mr and Mrs Edward Lines and daughter Mrs John Mohler and Miss Fovelyn Mohler of Toledo visit Mrs Agnes Sines and Miss Marie Sines.
Velma Eastman visits friends near Delaware. F D Rice sells his store to Rich Allen. Henry Deering of Cleveland visits Rev Warren. Mr and Mrs William H Gribble visit Mrs Ruth Smith. F D Rice and family move to Athens. Mr and Mrs James Weber move into John Weber’s home. Vic Mills and wife return from visit with his West parents.
Ruth Achauer files for divorce from Chester Achauer alleging cruelty neglect and adultery. She seeks custody of their child and an injunction to stop interference, alimony, and notes a July 1 assault and child removal after their April 23 1921 marriage.
Athens Rotary Club held at Hotel Berry heard district Rotary assembly reports from E. C. Schloss and C. H. Harris. Schloss outlined the year’s plans starting July 1 and noted his attendance at the Rotary International convention in Chicago.
In Logan Aug 6 Lutherans beat Presbyterians 5 to 4 to pull into a second place tie with Episcopalians. Johnson and Milne pitched for the Lutherans, a wild third base throw by Yates allowing the last run. Westbrook starred for the losers as Lutherans move to 3-1, same as Episcopalians. United Brethren lead at 3-0. Presbyterians withdrew a protest from a prior game per manager Milne.
An advertisement claims Q-623 and Q-6238 treat Neuritis Lumbago and Sciatica at their root after years of research. It asserts effectiveness and urges sufferers to try the medicine sold by Quick's Drug Store in Athens and Nelsonville Drug Co. in Nelsonville.
Members of the T. B. Club held a picnic supper at the rocks south of the Falls Mill Monday evening. Afterward they visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hammon on North Mulberry Street for a bridge session.
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