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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1930
Page
14
Local classified notices reference The Messenger and list contact names Dillon and Ebone Logan with a 373 designation. Readable fragments indicate advertisement placements and circulation notes.
Edwin Jackson an 18 year old youth drowned after swimming to recover a rowboat on Lake Erie in Cleveland. He kicked away from the boat and could not regain it. This accident occurred Thursday in a brief, unverified report from the lakefront.
Mrs Doro thy Mertin 13 admits owning liquor in her husband Stephen Martin's candy store after police find five gallons of corn liquor in the basement. She defends the operation saying she joined the Aquor racket for easy money and claims the store sold whatever customers wanted.
In West Philadelphia Mrs. Elizabeth Attilio shot James Cassidy, bride Rose Attilio’s groom, fatally wounding him on the heart as he told her he had wed her daughter. The act occurred after Cassidy and Rose had married and moved nearby.
The article explains hay fever begins with pollen from common weeds like ragweed cocklebur pigweed and sagebrush. It notes nasal membranes absorb pollen triggering runny nose watery eyes sneezing and possible asthma in sensitive individuals across the United States.
Logan, Aug 13. Hocking county officials near a solution in the Schuiltz Green Coal Company powerhouse bombing over a year ago. Fair McDonald of New Pittsburgh was arrested Thursday and is said to have confessed. He named at least three others. The blast at Ward Township mine’s power plant caused about 10000 in damage. McDonald held in county jail awaiting charges after conversion during a religious service. Deputy L F Hammond led the investigation and continues work on the case.
More than 300 former Sand Run School students and teachers gathered at Old Man's Cave for an outing last Sunday with a picnic dinner. Short addresses and readings by Misses Tilman Gail Mooney and Shirley Mooney followed. Noah Andrews was named president and Kathryn Holt Terrell served as treasurer. Committee members included Grace Summers Lola Tavis Mowery and Donald Hannah.
A broad drought relief effort was outlined in Washington as 12 state governors and President Hoover discussed a national plan to aid about 270000 drought affected farming families. The program includes state and county committees to coordinate loans Red Cross aid and rail rate reductions to relieve winter hardship.
Logan Aug 15. Official tabulation of the Hocking County vote shows no change to the general outcome of the primary race but notes differences in final totals from unofficial returns. Republican ticket leaders include Cooper with 112, Brown 15, and Hommel 342. Democrat leaders include White 1228 and Young 752.
Columbus report from Ohio State University Bureau of Business Research notes construction employment in Ohio increased in July versus June, doubling the five year average. City data show about an eight percent rise in Columbus, against an eight percent statewide average for the month.
United States Agriculture Secretary Hyde announced reduced rail rates for live stock, hay and feed shipments to and from southeastern Ohio and northern West Virginia. Counties listed include Athens Gallia Hocking Jackson Meigs Perry Vinton Washington in Ohio and Jackson Mason Wood in West Virginia. Probate Court of Athens County rules Elvira Dowler J B Elliott Lewis H Lightfritz and Charles D Sanders estates exempt from inheritance taxes.
In Logan on August 18 a farmer with a nine acre tract devoted to truck gardening considers irrigation as a safeguard against future drought. He has asked a local dealer to estimate the cost of a possible installation and may have a system installed before the next growing season.
In the county of gpannon 1876, Miller 1804 for coroner, total votes near 4000 with 2657 Republican and 2440 Democrat. About 80 percent of votes came from the last presidential election, setting a primary voting record and missing only three votes to reach four thousand.
Aug 15 report shows three people slightly injured in a crash near Logar when an auto driven by Pearl McGathey collided with a horse drawn vehicle driven by W N Lawson. Laiveon turned into an alley, peppering the scene with cuts to McGathey’s wife and Grace Gathey. Mrs Har Miller escaped unharmed.
A gun battle at the Revere Post Veterans of Foreign Wars clubhouse left four wounded, two gravely, during an attempted poker game. Victims Morris Lerner and Geoffrey Campbell were hit in the stomach, while Joseph Donovan and Michael Goldstein suffered leg and hand injuries. Police detained three others. Goofey Campbell was found on hospital steps, apparently left for dead.
Venit Mea and party return from a five week New Jersey visit with stops in Steubenville and Bliss. They travel to Columbia for retrieves and plan further trips to Lake City Grand Valley and Colorado to fight with Mr and Mrs Waltst Hinds. Deputy Sheridan heads to Charleston West Virginia to obtain custody of Prunttin Wolfe.
Hartera B. Gaddani, producer and head of Marietta Concrete Corporation, was attacked Tuesday night in Pike County. He was clubbed on the head and relieved of money while at his home, and he suffered a severe wound. He was found in the wilds of Pike County and later identified as the victim.
The Lennert government issued an order to curb immigration into Canada from 30 countries for a set period. Under the measure, immigration from certain unspecified countries will be halted, while arrivals from Great Britain will be limited to those who can guarantee self support.
The Athens County Board of Elections urged candidates to file their primary campaign expense accounts. David H. Johnson noted the latest filing date is August Me.
Advertises Kellogg's All-Bran as a remedy for constipation and general health, claiming it cleanses poisonous wastes and strengthens blood. Promoted as ready to eat with milk or cream, with recipes for muffins and breads, and sold by grocers, hotels, and dining cars. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek.
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