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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1930

Page

10

Weeds Must Be Cut Citywide Warns Service Director

Logan health officials back service director Fred Shively ordering property owners to remove weeds. The city will cut and bill the cost to noncompliant owners per long standing ordinances. Also: Mrs John May returns to Michigan after several weeks with Mr and Mrs Raymond Reddick in Logan.

Logan Aus Fred Shively O. K Health Department Michigan Joln May Raymond Reddick Wkdrie Reddick Tor Tor

Athens County Fair 4-H Entries Highlight Clothing Winners

Readable lists show 197 4-H members in Athens County clubs entered projects at the fair. Clothing divisions feature winners by group and member names with A B C D grade classifications across multiple clubs and projects.

Athens County Royal Daughters Martha Robinson Rita Sheridan Mariée Ackley Lois Dorothy McClanahan Mildred Ruth Josephine Robinson Helen Sheridas Lillian Carpenter Margaret Robinson Lucille Carpenter Ethel Ackley Dora Carsey Zelma Susan Sprague Pleasanton Willing Marel Haning Helen Pierce Phyllis Corbaugh Thelma Patrick Goel Woodyard O—Ma Yount Maxine Lowry Mary Haning Ruth Woodyard Edna Mary Pugh Georgia Jennie Guinn Margaret Thomas Dannie Mae Adkina Marie Marshall Ellen Heston Angie Thompson Garnett Bedwick Irene Jago Matine Jago Danna Porter Virginia Eckard Mildred Ella Shrede Juanita Linscot Lucy Lee Marcella Dixon Mabie Alice Brawley Ruth Jones Peach Ridge Workers Mary Lawrence Leona McColley Mary Wilke Ruth Johnson Nethe Margaret Chadwick Berita Thomer Mildred Johnson Avan Elle Spriggs Sunshine Garis Andrea Davis Mary Grace Mulligan Fenrit Howard Virgene Wilson Ruth Cowan Marie Grim Marian Robinson Roma Smith N— Rachael Wilson Myrtle King Marie Bessie Boho Ethel Hara B— Wilma O'Hara Katherine Mace Emma Arnold Evelyn Young Gazpelle Prater Happy Hollow Happy Hustlers Katherine Mary Warehime Thelma Howard Vivian McCombs Pauline Brown Vesper Warehime Dorothy Howard C Ruthy Mae Warehime Josephine Tigner Mary Miller Wilnie Jones Mac Brayhaw Erma Ward Gavnelie Ruth Neva Lanla C—Clea Dust Mary Cole Norma Leadinghans Medrith Rainey Evelyn Joseph Leona Hall Ta Duss Edith Johnson Ada Darling Nina Pettit Helen Veas Emwa Jewett Mothers Benwe Barnhill Wilma Pierre Mae Wolfe C—Laouvise Schpel Frances Pierre Lucius Barnhill D—Velma Averanier Anita Kelly Maryfield

Rain Disrupts Coonville Mine Picnic and Logan Kiwanis Meet

Logan reports a quiet morning at the Coonville Coal Company mine with peaceful picketing and no labor unrest. Miners from McArthur reportedly took tools and left after local men were not hired. Rain disrupted the Logan Kiwanis Club district meeting at Old Matt's Cave, reducing planned events though 250 visitors still attended the cave visit and gatherings.

Logan Coonville Sheriff's Office Coonville Coal Company David Watkins United Mine Workers Pipers Watkin Te Ynine Wien Mmnday McArthur Logan Kiwanis Club Old Matt's Cave J. Guy O'Donnell Covington Columbus North Columbus Dayton Circleville Chillicothe Grouster Lancaster New Leington Athens Portsmouth Cincinnati Ralph Moore Reco L. P. Mooney Wisitiog

Athens County Fair Team Pulling Contests Delayed By Rain

Friday events at the Athens County Fair featured team pulling contests in light and heavyweight divisions. E. Martin of Athena and C. L. Caldwell of Sharpsburg took heavyweight prizes, while Howard Kile of Sharpsburg won lightweight. Entries included mares, geldings, Belgian station, and span draft mules, with few competitors overall.

Athens County Fair E. Martin Athena C. L. Caldwell Sharpsburg Martin Kornsen Caldwell O. D. Hooper Shade Frank Martin Athens

Dupont Interests Active Near Haydenville District

Reports from Logan and Haydenville say Dupont representatives avoid public statements while interest surrounds the Stiers farm mineral rights on a historically central Haydenville tract. The Stiers family has several hundred acres south of Haydenville with deeds not yet recorded. A Logan driver Harry Taylor aged 19 suffered blood poisoning from an injury at work when his hand contacted a brick.

Ugan Dupont Haydenville Uentera Stiers Dupont Company Logan Recor Tera Harry Taylor Jlocal Lueth Belek

Expense Accounts Filed Show Campaign Spending Totals

Reports filed by county candidates reveal expenditure by office, with highest totals for county commissioner and prosecuting attorney races. Notable figures include H. N. Armstrong at 178.50 and Gerald W. Lanning at 19.25, among others, with various candidates listing dozens to hundreds in costs for advertising and travel.

Louan Charles C. Achmer Domotrd PF. Mooney H. N Armstrong John MM. Conkie John Lovet A. G. Guess Wood Lawen J. J. Canty Gerald W. Lanning Edward C. Thompson EL. J. Bammond H. Wonn Orland Ashbaugh A. F. Evans Eliinger Winsher Josef Brasharez George Wo Leyshon Yaw George Hengst T. L. Struble Stanley W. Huston Dail Sparnow Recorder

Washington Township reopens new school after growth

Aug 23 report from Logan and nearby cites indicates Washington Township reopened the new school due to families moving into the district after a closing order. The Bartels family dispute over enrollment is noted, with the State Department of Education approving the action. An epidemic scare in Logan City threatens scarlet fever across districts with quarantine measures and house to house checks underway.

Logan Washington Township Syracuse W. F Bartels Washington Townshonis August G. Bartlets Board of Education Heston Cincinnati Mer Bartels Catherine William i Koester Gordon Fere Mt. Washington Hamlwestern Waston County Iit Health Department Orice Turd Street Wourth Street Chore Street Health Department

Large new mine near Murray City advances toward opening

Progress 15 reports a mine near Murray City at Salem Hollow on Chaxger and Weite holdings. Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad pushes track work and bridges toward opening with electric power lines in place. Workmen say coal vein reached and the mine promises large employment and a thick coal seam.

Logan Salem Hollow Murray City Chaxger and Weite Company Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Railroat Company Apuc Alteo

Eighth Grades to Graduate at County Institute

Eighth grade graduation and teachers sessions are planned for Athens County schools during the County Teachers Institute in Athens. The ceremony will be in Alumni Memorial Auditorium with diplomas by Br. R. G. Jones superintendent of Cleveland schools. The County School Orchestra will perform under Prof. Oo C Japanese. A reception for graduates follows.

Athens County County Teachers’ Institute Alumni Memorial Ewing Hall Br. R. G. Jones Cleveland Schools Oo. C. Jap J. C. Timberlake Muale Dbnae Motianna E. Bing W. S. McCoy Ohio ‘Teachers Reading Circle Laura Gunder Coolville Edith K D. C. Chappel

Final Accounts of Candidates Filed for August Primary

File of expense accounts shows varied spending by candidates for nomination. Expenditures include John W Brewer 446 for sheriff, Howard L Gilson 126.26, R and Goldberrry 35.71, W G Bower 108.76, I W Sanders 83.76, B K Martdig 460.13, and Herbert J Parker 39.14, with Emmett Carpenter reporting no opposition and no county recorder spending.

David Johnson Board of Elections John W. Brewer John R. Kaaler Howard L. Gilson R. &. Goldeberry Emmett Carpenter County Recorder's W. G Bower Sheariffa B. KK. Mart ° Dig Herbert J. Parker Aa Shertti

Grangers Active in Hocking County Granges

Grangers in three districts of Hocking County plan meetings next week as Extension Office reports a prosperous year with higher memberships. County Deputy Waller North and a state organizer will address farmers at No. 6 School House Marion Township Thursday and Shaw School House Green Township Friday evening with further sessions Saturday at Koch Bridge.

Logar Hocking County Waller North Hocking Grange Lying Grange Marion Township North Farmers of Green Township Shaw Vheol Koch~ Bridge

Wedded Here Athens County Couple Earn License

At noon Aug 25 in Pomeroy Ohio Edward Young 23 a gravedigger and Lucille Bass 18 appeared in Probate Court for a license to marry. Justice R G Webster granted a license. Moments later a local Athens County couple was denied due to the bride being underage and lacking parental consent. Officials said the couple returned to Athens to obtain consent.

Pomeroy Edward Young Pontjerey Lucille Bass Feieroy R. G. Webster Athens County

Aged man dies in Middleport after operation

A 68 year old Mul dieport resident David Mulls died at the McMillan Hay pit in Charleston after a surgical operation begun at 5 oclock yesterday morning. He had been an engine inspector at Hobson before retiring two weeks ago. His wife died seven months ago and he left several children.

Middleport David Mulls Muldieport McMillan Hay Charleston Gall States Mille Hobson

Former Resident of Lodi Township Dies

Cyrus Moore 91 a longtime Lodi Township resident and Civil War veteran died at home. He served in the 2nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry and is survived by three children Fred Emmett and Mrs Stout and a sister Mrs J T Harvey. His body was placed in the West Main Street Mausoleum after services for the local prominent citizen.

Tlw Cyrus Moore Sears Hody Township Childer West Mian Moore Clnent Stout Cleveland Neora Oto Lod Township 2Nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry Athens County Fred Emmett Moors Newark Stont J. T. Harvey Hves Ir Katsas

Mayor Bernard Chandler Fined for Intoxication Charge

Bernard Chandler was fined $1 and costs after arraignment Saturday in Mayor Robert Beed’s court on a charge of intoxication.

Bernard Chandler Robert Wood's Court O H. McClain John Trot Chariet

Suit Over Ownership Of Race Horse Filed

A suit in Athens County Pleas Court contends ownership of the eight year old race horse King Vole is in dispute. Curtis Rowe and R L Wilson claim rights to the horse retained at the Athens County Fair since August 12 and seek recovery of costs and the purchase price under mortgage terms. Attorney Ren Cds represents Wilson. the case highlights a contested ownership and mortgage conditions.

Wison Wilson Ren Cds

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