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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1931

Page

10

Grand Jury Trials To Be Conducted for Two Weeks

Grand Jury trials will be held in Common Court for two weeks starting Monday under Judge Harley M. The schedule lists arraignments and assignments with cases of murder, burglary, and larceny. Prosecution expects many witnesses for the Mills murder case, opening August 31 with two days set aside for it.

Harley M Joe Rif- Logan Notig Orville Kistier Fred Poling Gilbert Watkins Frank Sterling Summery Dexter Jake Bridges

Heavy sentences for three in delinquency case

Bennett Fiske Zevelle and Ellen Warren Hay Genville were found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of two minor children. Fiske was fined 50 dollars with 90 days in Mocking County Jail plus costs, another defendant 25 dollars with costs, and time in jail. Sheriff Sol Ellinger earlier arrested them after complaints were filed.

Jeogan Bennett Fiske Zenville Ellen Warren Hay- Genville A. M. Ellinger Wiske Mocking County Sol Ellinger

Old Warner Hotel Razed After Standard Oil Purchase

Logan readers report Standard Oil buys the Old Warner Hotel on West Main Street at executor's sale for 2800 with plans to raze the two story Bowen estate structure. The site will host a modern filling station replacing idle rooms and a furniture shop, while other properties on East Main Street remain occupied.

Logan Standard Oil Company Warner West Main Street Hamilton Oil Bowen John F. Mond Eximy Hedi Eost Main Street

Anniversary Observance for Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Scholl

Relatives from Hocking County and nearby towns gather in Bremen for the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Scholl who moved to Bremen twelve years ago. The couple are parents to nine children and were joined by sixteen grandchildren and many relatives and friends in paying tribute.

Logan Bremen T. J. Scholl Ifelong Hocking Coun Scholl Charles Amspbach Birkersville Hershel Smoke Patkala Earl Brown Elza Rinchiser Charles Ad Leat Reason Bremeny Lancaster Ward Michigan Gael

New Straiteville Marshal Undergoes Operation

Frank Mat of New Straiteville was taken to Cherrington Hospital for an immediate operation on acute appendicitis. Hopes are for a speedy recovery. Kalie Mosella Kneece, a local councilor, was operated on at the hospital yesterday morning for mastoid trouble.

Logan Frank Mat Straiteville Cherrington Hospital Alee Mosella Kneece Credi

Reynolds Plans Visit to Cincinnati with Garnet Couple

Reynolds of this city travels to Cincinnati to visit Mr and Mrs Garnet during a brief Cincinnati stopover.

Main Street Block Referred To Fraternal Row In Logan

The Main Street block between Market and Mulberry is described as fraternal row with many lodges. Masons Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Elks Junior Order of United American Mechanics Betas Phi Sigs Sigma Chi Gamma American Legion Sons of Veterans G A R Maccabees and their auxiliaries reside there.

Logan Main Street Market Mulberry Streets Lodge Foame Masons Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Elks Junior Order of United American Mechanica Betas Phi Sigs Sigma Chi Gamma American Legion Sons of Veterans G. A. R., Maccabees

State Auditor Tracy Visits Friend in Salt Creek Township

State Auditor Joseph Tracy stops to chat with Richard Johnson in Salt Creek Township District. The longtime Republican booster resides in Hocking County. Tracy had previously bought and moved a cabin from the Nimon homestead near O Shaundessey Dam to serve as a summer home.

Logan Joseph Tracy Salt Creek Richard Johnson Hocking County Nimon Tracy O’shaundessey Dam

County Fairgrounds Sold for Third Time

In Logan on August 24 the Hocking County Fairgrounds were sold at public auction for the third time after prior foreclosures. County Commissioners bid 10 000 dollars and won the property from Joe Hamilton, auc tioneer, with the case returning to Common Pleas Court after prior sales were halted. The ground may serve county storage for road machinery, not for fairs, as no fair has occurred there for two years.

Logan Hocking County Joe Hamilton Citizens Saving Association Common Pleas Court Brook Shell Lancaster Harley M. Whitcraft

Henderson Ends Beta Phi Sigma Presidency at National Meet

Phil A Henderson and party returned from Detroit where the Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity National Convention concluded. Henderson finished duties as national president and Raymond Kerr of Detroit was elected successor and Henderson became trustee at large.

Logan Phil A. Henderson

Charles Beshara Returns From Glouster Store Duties

Charles Beshara arrived back in Logan on Friday evening after a stay in Glouster where he oversaw his uncle Joe Beshara's store. Joe Beshara had just returned from a vacation to Canada.

Logan Charles Beshara Glouster Joe Beshara Canada

Local Residents Plan Moves and Appointments

Mr and Mrs James Barker of Columbus plan to relocate to their North Street property as soon as Harold Chambers family finds new quarters. Barker has become an insurance agent in the territory. C E Tilton state examiner visited Logan on Saturday to consult county officers and inspect McArthur nearing completion. He advised on fairgrounds sale. Mr and Mrs S H Later of Delaware are guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Brashares at Enterprise. Mrs Later is Brashares sister.

James Barker Columbus North Street Harold Chambers Baker C. E. Tilton Logan McArtiuur Fairgrounds. Mr. and Mrs. 8. H. Later Dela Ware Joe Brashares Enterprise Later Brashares

Miss Louise Strentz Hosts Social Evening for Visitor

Miss Louise Strentz entertained at the Sterentz home on North Market Street Friday evening for visitor Robert McCracken of Smithfield Pa. Bridge and dancing provided diversions and refreshments closed the evening. Guests included Betty Martin Gertrude Cole Kathleen McGonagle Jeanette Geddes Carolyn Work Lucy Bowen Adelaide Rochester Robert Work Jr Pat Eberst John Weilman Pearl Shaw Clayton Shaw Logan and Joe Deishley Columbus.

Louise Strentz W. H. Sterentz North Market Street Robert McCracken Smithfield Betty Martin Gertrude Cole Kathleen McGonagile Jeanette Geddes Carolyn Work Lucy Bowen Adelaide Rochester

Pleasant Valley School pupils to ride to Enterprise Logan area

Pupils from Pleasant Valley School in Fails Township will be transported to Enterprise for next school year by Stanley Huston. He also holds a daily contract to bring Pleasant Valley and Enterprise high school pupils to Logan.

Logan Pleasant Valley Fails Township Enterprise Stanley Huston Huston

County Merger Urged To Cure Present Evils

Howard P. Jones of the National Municipal League urges county reforms at Cornell University Fourteenth annual Country Life Conference. He recommends abolishing townships, consolidating counties, and adopting county manager plans to improve rural government and centralize administrative responsibility.

Ithaca N. Y Howard P. Jones National Municipal League Country Life Cornell University

Williams Again Heads Ohio M P Conference

Reelection of Dr. John Clark Williams of Columbus to the presidency of the Ohio Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church was announced at Sabina Campground. New officers elected include Mrs. Elsie Hooper as treasurer and Rev. I. M. McVey, Rev. G Custis, Rev. George W. Beck, and Rev. R. B. Tolbert in various posts.

Wilmington West Lafayette Etary Tolbert Cambridge Hooper

Russian Stores Fail To Provide Why People Buy Or Not

United Press dispatch from Paris describes Moscow shopping as an ordeal with endless lines for receipts and theft risks. It notes scarce goods from basic foods to silk stockings, limited varieties for Russians, and foreigners using special stores with items unfamiliar to locals.

Paris Moscow France

Edam From Wood Sparks Soviet Storefront Ironies

A reader notes bright Edam-like cheeses in shops that prove to be wooden fakes. The piece contrasts Moscow’s shortages with a city busily dressing itself up, repaving streets, and demolishing churches for new avenues, streets, and squares.

Moscow

Henry Is Taking No Chances This Winter

Henry Morris 76 known as the Hermit of the Platte has started a cave shack retreat for his 20th winter. He plans four pairs of pants to weather the cold and fears not emerging next spring as he believes many will burn in hell. Morris has hardly left town in two decades.

Omaha Neb U.P Henry Morris the Platte Henry Morris

Ohio Juniors to Exhibit Record 700 Entries at State Fair

In Columbus on August 24, Dr. Ray Fife reports Ohio high school vocational agriculture students will submit nearly 700 entries across 11 classes at the Ohio State Junior Fair. Purebred swine entries total 160, poultry pens reach 115, with increases in apple dairy cattle and potato classes.

Columbus Ray Fife Fife

Auto fatalities reach record toll in 1930s

Washington reports 31,273 lives lost in automobile accidents last year, averaging 118 fatalities per 100,000 registered cars, per the American Motorists Association.

Washington American Motorists’ Association

Mount Pisgah near Marietta and Caldwell described

A historic passage describes Mt. Pisgah a long high strip of land between Marietta and Caldwell with an altitude of 150 feet and a width from one to 15 feet. It notes Duck Creek surrounding the hill large boulders and weather worn rocks forming a rocky crossing via specific openings. Ruins of a mill and dam are visible with woodland flora and picnic gatherings reported by visitors traveling Route 21 to Wan At Warner.

Marietta Caldwell Mount Pisgah Duck Creek Mt. Pisgah Wan Warner

Peterson's Relieves Itching Piles With Immediate Relief

A vintage advertisement promotes Peterson's medicine to stop itching and soreness from piles. It claims rapid healing of the affected areas and vanishing pain, offered at 35 cents at any drug store.

Peterson

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