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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1929
Page
10
James Myers of Church Street is recovering at Cherrington Hospital from injuries after being struck Saturday evening by a car driven by R. H. Hansel at Hunt er and Hill Streets. A second vehicle briefly blocked Hansel’s path before he moved on. Myers suffered a heavy head blow above the eye and various cuts and bruises.
On the New Straitsville Highway a Friday night crash left two men injured. L. R. Ochs of Columbus suffered a fractured pelvis and cuts. Don Chadwell, also of Columbus, endured a severe hand laceration requiring 24 stitches. A third man escaped unhurt. Chadwell is a painting contractor who studied at Ohio University in Athens.
Logan city officials met at City Hall to discuss raises for elective officers. The mayor’s pay proposed to rise from 1080 dollars per year to 100 dollars monthly. The 3 to 3 vote meant no change, and the current salaries remain in place for the coming year.
News from Logan reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. William Frasch Jr. in Columbus. The infant weighed six pounds at birth and has been named William. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William J. Frasch of this city, and the father is a civil engineer with the New York Central Railroad.
There is one automobile registered in California for every 2.6 persons in the state. At this figure, there are enough cars to carry every resident there plus all residents of Nevada Arizona Wyoming New Mexico and Idaho.
A scientist at Camp Devens Massachusetts will fire a rocket to the moon from a tall tower in a desolate reserve. Prof. R H Goddard of Clark University completes a powerful projectile to be placed in the base of the frame before detonation. Secrecy surrounds Goddard's second attempt.
Logan December 2 two cars were sideswiped before Deputy Hammond arrested Homer Busby Columbus on charges of drunk driving whisky possession and liquor transportation. He bonded out Sunday after posting for Tuesday hearing. Nick Lucas was arrested at the bus station for investigation while hunting and shotguns were found in the car.
Ohio banks are sending about 26.8 million dollars to more than 587 thousand savers in the state as part of Christmas savings funds. The total shows an increase over last year with widespread deposits and varied county totals, reflecting broader prosperity.
Police order the removal of punchboards from Logan city after two weeks of activity before the holiday season. City Hall announces the action citing about 25 boards in operation and urging merchants to comply.
Members and guests gathered Sunday evening at Mrs. Amos Johnson's home for a kids party with attendees in children's costumes. Songs, recitations, and vocal performances with harp accompanied by Mrs. Bernice Laube and son highlighted the social hour. Awards were given to Mrs. Jed W. Stracke, Mrs. Leverett Sain, and Mrs. Charles Larimer for costumes and contests. A two course dinner was served by Mrs. Johnson and her daughter Mrs. Laube. Guests included Mrs. D. C. Reynolds and daughter, Mrs. Charles Hankison, Mrs. Dallas Kinser and daughter, Mrs. John Stoody and Miss Margaret Stoody.
Mrs M G Harbaugh and Mrs Iisther Smith hosted the Social Circle at the Paster ling Clubhouse. Covers for 16 were laid for a three course dinner at 6. Afterward a contest named winners Mrs M H Cherrington, Mrs Russell Berlin and Mrs W ID Thurness. Guests included Mrs Byron Wolfe Jr Mrs Thurness Mrs Earl Soliday and Mrs Elta Miller.
Logan Wild Cats won the three game series by 33 pins over Columbus Herbert B Smith 5 as the largest crowd of the year watched. Local team members include T Columber Brandt Henderson Beshara and J Columber. Miss Gensner led the visitors with 180 in the third game and Miss Wigginton swept the series by nine pins. A return match will be bowled at Columbus in the coming weeks.
Pomona Grange met in Canaanville with about 60 members from across the county to discuss plans for 19380. A silver loving cup will be awarded at the December 17 meeting in Athens to the grange enrolling the most new members. Fifth Degree initiation will be offered to visiting members. Current standings show Troy 21, Canaan 16, Lodi 11, York 13, Summit 11, Athens 8, Rome 8, Trimble 4, Albany 3, Ames 1.
A doctor’s Thoxine prescription is claimed to stop coughing almost instantly by soothing irritation and addressing internal causes. The safe, pleasant tasting remedy is sold with a money back guarantee in 60cc and 1.00 bottles through local pharmacies including Clines' and Hickman's in Nelsonville.
An advertisement claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets cleanse blood, bowels, and liver. It markets them as a gentle, vegetable remedy replacing castor oil, reporting improved complexion and relief from constipation and dullness after a few nights use.
Ten persons killed and more than a score injured when a Pennsylvania excursion train derailed at Olney near Cape Charles Virginia early Sunday. The train left New York Saturday night for aboard loaded with excursionists, three coaches overturned, several identified victims listed including R Smith Julia Coogan and Mrs Edward Terry, plus two unidentified women. Victims were taken to Nassawadox Hospital for treatment as crews and passengers assisted.
Athens firemen battled a blaze at 80 Mill Street caused by burning paper in a fi red furnace. Mrs Flora Boring reported $25 damage. A separate soot fire at 11 May Avenue caused by an overheated furnace was contained with no damage. A car fire from backfiring on a Tolston vehicle caused $225 damage.
The Miller Special driven by Louis Meyer won the 1928 and 1929 Indianapolis Speedways. It earned a total prize of 150000 dollars during the last four years and finished runner up in 1926 and 1927 behind the late Frank Lockhart.
Athens police raided the Jockey Club in a brick building off Carpenter Street formerly linked to Dr EF Ldunod. Kenneth Zimmer Arch Mizer of Coshocton were arrested for operating an establishment for gambling. Carl Riser Dana Bolin and Richard Webb faced gambling charges. Five arrested to be arraigned before Mayor E C Woodworth tonight. Zimmer and Mizer admitted they were broke and sought easy money.
Cleveland’s new Union Station on Public Square began operations today with the first train rolling in yesterday. The quiet start marks a milestone for the city as rail service resumes at the updated depot.
The Van Sweringen brothers' new $150,000 terminal project began operation without a public ceremony. Railroad chiefs chose a cold 6:15 a.m. arrival for the first train, delaying the formal reception until spring when the electrification is finished and the terminal fully operational.
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