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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1932

Page

5

Logan City to seek RF C aid for water works and light plant

Logan officials vote to authorize Mayor Bright to apply to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for funds to improve the water works, extend the system, and add an electric light plant. A study trip to Wellston to inspect water plants and muni led lights is planned, while July receipts show a sharp drop and about $3000 in unpaid rent may accrue by year end.

Stracke Weiss Showalter Bright Fred C. Shively W. H. Gaffney Wellston Hall

Visitor from Florida to spend four weeks in Ohio

Mickie Brown of St. Augustine Florida arrived in Logan Tuesday evening to spend four weeks with Mrs. J. F. Bond and family. He traveled to Ohio with David Kauffman who was bound for his home in Cleveland.

Mickie Brown St. Augustine Fla Logan J. F. Bond Ohio David Kauffman Cleveland

Moone’s Emerald Oil Promises Instant Corn Relief

An advertising blurb touts Moones Emerald Oil as instant relief for corns and foot irritation. Quick’s Cut Rate Store recommends applying oil two to three times daily and binding the toes at night to shrink and shed corns within a day or two with a money back guarantee.

Moone Quick

Haydenville High pupils to meet for new term schedules

August 11 note calls all Haydenville High School students to assemble at 9 AM Tuesday under Principal H. H. Sands to set class schedules and pick up textbooks for the coming term. This early meeting ensures classes start promptly when school opens September 6.

Logan Haydenville High School H. H. Sands Sands

Juniors Win in Game at Marion

Logan Junior League graduates from the last three years defeated the Marion American Legion runners up from three years ago by 11 to 4. Dawley and Carlton Hill pitched for Logan while a 15 year old Marion player hit a home run and a triple. S. C. Bright, Marion president, planned and accompanied the Logan delegation.

Logan Aug Marion American Legion Logan Ll. Marion S. C. Bright Dawley Carlton Hill Bright Ohio Columbus

Whosit Club Hosts Low Scoreholders for Tea and Cards

Low scoreholders in a series entertained high scorers Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Frank W. Harden on North Culver Street. Hostesses included Mrs. Phil Tschappat Buellaby and Marie Sprankel. A 3 PM card session led to 6 PM dinner and a social hour with guests Mrs. E B Truebrood Roger Friend C L Abell Clinton Webb and substitute Sarah Anderson.

Frank W. Harden North Culver Street Phil Tschappat Buellaby Marie Sprankel E. B. Truebrood Roger Friend

Groundhog Captured in City for First Time in Years

Logan aug 11 James Barker heard a noise in the alley behind his North Street home and found his dog battling a large groundhog that had invaded the city. The dog won the struggle, marking the first groundhog caught inside the corporate limits in many years.

Logan North Street James Barker

Two Deny Guilt On Seine Charge

Laurelville men Hershel Swalbaugh and Clem Swalbaugh pleaded not guilty before Mayor Huyt Egan after arraignment on July 12 charges of using a 30 foot seine in Salt Creek. Officers surpassingly linked eight or nine men to the fishing party. Lehman Huston awaits Ross County action. Prior arrests in the same case include Robert Karshner Roy Johnson and Forest Black who pled guilty and were fined $25 plus costs.

Lehman Huston Ross County Robert Karshner Roy Johnson Forest Black

Grangers To Picnic Wednesday In Hocking County

Hocking County Grange plans an all day picnic at Rock House next Wednesday with four subordinate granges and the Pomona Grange attending. Invitations go to neighboring counties. Lecturers Brimner Rheinscheid North and Brown lead the program committee. A basket dinner will be at noon and a ball game is set for the afternoon.

Logan Hocking County Rock House Arlie Brimner

Miss Green Visits Logan En Route Home

Miss Sadie Green of Medina, former first public health nurse for rural Hocking County, stopped in Logan on Monday while traveling from Kentucky with her mother. She now works in Medina public health. She notes Dr. W. D. Mahoney is Medina health commissioner.

Logan Sadie Green Medina Kentucky

Birthday party honors Pauline Schultz at Front Street home

Mrs Roy Schultz hosted Pauline Schultz eighth birthday party on Front Street with games and contests. Awards went to Miriam Schultz Jeanne Schorr Marjorie Vandament Eileen Rutherford and Martha Schorr. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Cora Schultz and guests included Virginia Butterfield Patsy Ruble Eileen Rutherford Betty Pickett Gene Kanade Betty Rothman Margaret Morley Mary Adcock Betty Moriarity and others from Atlantic City Pauline Schultz Bobbie Schultz Marjorie Nadine Vandament Mir iam Schorr and Jeanne Schorr

Roy Schultz Front Street Pauline Miriam Schultz Jeanne Schorr Marjorie Vandament Eileen Rutherford Martha Schorr Cora Schultz Virginia Butterfield Patsy Ruble Betty Pickett Gene Kanade Betty Rothman Margaret Morley Mary Adcock Betty Moriarity Miriam Dale Schultz Marjorie Nadine Vandament Frances Ann Martha Atlantic City Margaret Bobbie Schultz

Joe Rowley Jr. Fractures Arm in House Accident

Logan report says Joe Rowley Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Joe Rowley West Main Street sustained a fractured bone in his right arm Saturday after being shaken from a shade tree near his home. He remains able to move about with his arm in a sling.

Logan Joe Rowley, Jr Joe Rowley West Main Street

Dahlia height champion contender from Haydenville plant

Logan reports Charles Wolfe of Haydenville entered a four branched dahlia stalk reaching seven feet eight inches to the highest tip in the local championship, signaling a strong showing for the competition.

Logan Charles Wolfe Haydenville

Tomatoes Grow Wild in Local Garden Reach 67 On One Plant

Logan Aug 11. Rev James R Fielda garden on East Hunter Street yields a tomato plant bearing 67 tomatoes with a branch carrying 13 good size fruits. S C Bright accompanying reports. another plant in the same garden has even more fruit.

Logan James R. Fielda Hunter Street S. C. Bright

Cutler Team Upsets Fleming Nine In Close 7 6 Victory

Cutler athletic baseball team edged Fleming 7 to 6 at Fleming's diamond on a sunny Sunday. Fleming plans a return game at Cutler's diamond next Sunday with a 2:50 p m start time. Local notes mention Lovell Dickinson ill with tonaliitix under Dr Reever care and Gerald Harris burn incident earlier.

Cutler Cutler Athletic Fleming Athletic Lovell Dickinson C. M. Reever Before

Woman Arrested on Assault Charge in Logan Township

Della Crippen was arrested at her Washington Township home after an affidavit accused her of assault and battery against R. C. Brimmer with a poker. The case will be heard by Judge A. M. Ellinger.

Logan Della Crippen Sol Ellinger Stanley Sparnow Washington Township R. C. Brimner A. M. Ellinger

Vigilantes Guard Garment Trucks In Pennsylvania Strike

Civilians in Perkasie and Sellersville patrol towns to fend off alleged New York racketeers threats during a garment strike. Ex servicemen guard each truck leaving local factories bound for New York, armed with tear gas bombs and masks supplied by Philadelphia police.

Perkasie New York

Hebbardsville Meetings At School House Under Grace

A series of meetings was held at the school house led by the Rev Grace. Recent visitors included Mr and Mrs Elmer Stewart of Athens and Mr and Mrs Lott Neleen and two daughters of Parkersburg. Other locals hosted guests and traveled for visits in Columbus and Akron.

Grace Martha Blackwood Elmer Stewart Athens Lott Neleen Parkersburg James Whaley Columbus Akron G. V. Wingo Mead Marry Hawk George Mawk Stewart Russell Oxtey Bates Sherman Parker Dennis Pauley Maris Middleport Harry Davis Vernice Bobo Clarks Chapel

Natalie Talmadge Keaton Wins Interlocutory Divorce From Buster Keaton

Natalie Talmadge Keaton was granted an interlocutory divorce from Buster Keaton after testifying that he was a “rounder.” The Los Angeles proceeding on August 11 reports the separation as a legal step pending a final decree.

Los Angels Natalie Talmadge Keaton Buster Keaton Buster

German War Prisoner To Be Given Funeral

CHILLICOTHE Aug 1 A German war prisoner who died by drowning in the Scioto River while attempting to escape from Camp Sherman will be removed from the old Camp Sherman Cemetery to the Frankfort Pike for a military burial Thursday afternoon at 1 clock. The American Legion committees led by Henry Breth arranged the removal and funeral after years of consul correspondence between Cleveland and Albert Fromm.

Chillicothe Hermarth Supputt Scioto Camp Sherman Jaly Frankfort Pike Cleveland Albert Fromm American Legion Henry Breth

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