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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1932

Page

12

Logan Knights Elect Walter Kleinschmidt as Leader

Logan Lodge Knights of Pythias named Walter Kleinschmidt as chancellor commander after annual elections held Wednesday night. Other officers include William Durant as vice chancellor, Willard Seel prelate, Henry Glass master at arms, John Weaver inner guard, J B Humphrey outer guard, Harry Nill keeper of records and seals, Mark Lohr master of finance. Trustees remain Everett Jacoby Lewis Price and C L Adcock with one term expired and another resigning.

Everett Jacoby Lewis Price C. L. Adcock

No Time Extension On License Plates Ends 1932 Deadline

In Logan on December 9 1932 license tags for 1233 are on sale at Harry L. Smith deputy commissioner of motor vehicles with new plates usable from December 10. The secretary of state confirms no extension and 1932 registrations expire at midnight December 1. Chauffeurs licenses must be registered at Mr. Smiths office.

Logan Harry L. Smith

Secretary Brown Urges Swift License Fee Returns

Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown urges rapid returns of license fees as part of revenue returned to districts for highway relief work. The office is open daily 7 AM to 4 30 PM and from December 26 to January 1 evening hours will be added for plate purchases.

Clarence J. Brown

Hocking County Grangers Attend Springfield Session

A delegation from Hocking County Grangers traveled to Springfield for the Ohio State Grange session. The Champaign County team conferred the sixth degree as a feature, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs Joe Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs Arlie Brimner, Mr. and Mrs William Mowery, and Mr. and Mrs Walter North. Brimner attended as a delegate.

Logan High debaters contest tax on tangible property

Logan High School debaters meet to argue that state and local revenue should rely on sources other than tangible property. The squad includes returning members Barbara Till and Mary Coakley with Evelyn Steward, plus Charlie McBroom, Edwin Monks, Mariam Geddes, Mildred Vanidament, Billy Case, and Ray Schwenke.

Logan Logan High School Barbara Till Mary Coakley Evelyn Steward Charlies McBroom Edwin Monks Mariam Geddes Mildred Vanidament Billy Case Ray Schwenke

Gas fumes render Logan woman unconscious at office

Miss Vivian Gose was overcome by fumes from a gas stove at the Logan Loan Company office on South Mulberry Street. Her sister Virginia Goss found her unconscious and summoned aid. Vivian remained in bed for two days.

Logan Logan Loan Company Vivian Gose Virginia Goss South Mulberry Street

Starr Residents Fined on Hunting Violations

D L Lester Tolliver Starr was fined 25 dollars plus costs after arraignment before Mayor Elias Bright on a hunting without license charge and pled guilty. His brother Virgil faces a similar case and left the county seeking work. Columbus Alton Lancaster pleads not guilty and will stand trial for Sunday hunting.

Logan Lester Tolliver Starr Elias Bright Virgil Columbus Alton Lancaster

State Club Leader Meeting With County Leaders

C C Lang assistant state club leader visited Logan to confer with Harold Chambers on 4H Club work for the coming year. They discussed last year’s club progress and what to expect next year. Mr and Mrs Eddie Woods and family moved to Lancaster after five years in Logan. Woods previously worked at Johnson Beverage Co. and then at the store now run by Josef Brashares.

Logan C. C. Lang Harold Chambers Alice Allen Haydenville Harold Alter Eddie Woods Lancaster Woods Johnson Beverage Company Josef Brashares

Woman in Logan Hospitalized in Serious Condition

Dec 9 report shows Mrs A Jen Tannahill of Green Township continues in serious condition after several weeks of illness. Her daughter, Mrs Mark Lohr of Logan, has assisted in her care and support during this period.

Logan A Jen Tannahill Green Township Mark Lohr

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Ludiow buried in Oak Grove

Charles infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ludiow of Lancaster died in Logan at the home of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poling. He was buried Wednesday at Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Fila Richards of Logan is listed as an aunt. No nerve cells are added to the body after birth.

Logan Charles Herbert Ludiow Lancaster Charles Poling Oak Grove Cemetery Fila Richards

Main Street Adorns Itself With Christmas Displays

Logan December 9. Main Street shows holiday decor with decorated windows and stores. On Wednesday three community trees were delivered and erected at the public park in front of the naval gun site. Further decorations will be added.

Logan

Dora Harden elected chief of Logan Pythian Sisters

Logan Dee Pythian Sisters elected Dora Harden as most excellent chief at a Tuesday evening meeting in the Knights of Pythian Building. New officers include Mary Phillips as past chief, Marie Miller as excellent senior, Irma Rutgers as excellent junior, Ruth Hamilton as manager, Fanny Spears as mistress of finance, Dorothy Conkle as mistress of records and correspondence, Alice Adcock as protector, Lena Wells as outer guard. Lunch followed social hour with Minnie Reynolds, Bernice Price, and Dorothy Conkle in charge.

Pythian Sisters Logan Dee Pythian Knights of Pythian Dora Harden Mary Phillips Marie Miller Irma Rutgers Ruth Hamilton Fanny Spears Dorothy Conkle Alice Adcock Lena Wells Minnie Reynolds Bernice Price

Used Clothing Drive By Red Cross And Scouts

Hocking County Chapter of the Red Cross asks for usable clothing and bedding. Boy Scouts will distribute bags Friday and place them on door knobs for collection by ward. Shoes are also needed and bags should be returned to the door knobs.

Logan, Dec Hocking County The Red Cross Boy Scouts

Service Men To Meet Here Tuesday

Logan Post of the American Legion will host a meeting at 745 p m Tuesday with state officials and Legion leaders as guests and speakers. Paul Herbert Sam Cobb and Orin Schmidt will discuss Legion activities past and future plans. Entertainment is planned and a meal will be served after the program. all former service men are invited.

LOGAN Paul Herbert Sam Cobb Orin Schmidt Logan Post American Legion

Miss Blasius Speaks on Jeanne d Arc in Columbus

Miss Mary Blasius spoke at two Columbus audiences this week on Jeanne d Arc. She addressed St Marys of the Springs students and friends Tuesday and spoke to the Columbus Nurses at their home Wednesday. In New Straitsville a chicken supper Saturday funds the M E Church Ladies Aid Society starting at 5 pm.

Logan Columbus Mary Blasius Jeanne d’ Arc St. Marys of the Springs New Straitsville New Straitsville M. FE Ladies Aid Society

Investigation of Bus On Highways Urged

The Interstate Commerce Commission urged Congress to sponsor an impartial inquiry into government subsidies across rail motor water and air transport. The panel said railroads appeared more hopeful than a year ago and sought analysis of any subsidies to ensure fair interstate competition.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Congress

Railroad Executives Push Congress Probe Over Rail Labor

Chicago December 9. Railway labor declined to confer with the National Transportation Committee led by Calvin Coolidge and urged a congressional investigation of the rail industry. A. F. Whitney said Congress should act as the proper authority rather than presenting to the committee.

Chicago U.P National Transportation Committee Calvin Coolidge A. F. Whitney Railway Labor Executives Association Bernard MM. Baruch Transportation Committee United States Congress

Railroads Seek Federal Aid and Regulation Changes

The Association of Railway Executives filed a petition with the National Transportation Committee led by Calvin Coolidge urging increased federal aid and tighter regulation of competing transit modes. It requests amendments to the Finance Corporation Act and Interstate Commerce Act, highway vehicle rules, waterborne traffic, and a gradual government retreat from inland waterways while allowing railroads to compete in water transport.

New York U.R National Transportation Committee Calvin Coolidge Association of Railway Executives Ton Finance Corporation Act

Vedico Urges Education in Drinking Line

Dr William Muhlberg of Cincinnati former Harvard faculty member urged immediate education in the art of drinking. He urged a controlled distribution and meals based drinking in Germany style to promote moderation and better health.

New York Dee William Muhlberg Cincinnati Harvard University Muhlberg Union Central Life Insurance Company The Life Insurance Association Germany

Invents Machine To Really Restore Life

Dr. Albert Hyman describes the Artificial Pacemaker from Berlin tests. The device injects a needle into the heart and uses electricity to resume beating, claimed to revive about half of Shock-related stoppages when used 5 to 10 minutes after death. Shipment for U.S. distribution expected soon.

New York Albert Hyman Witkina Foundation For Berlin Hyman

State Officials Weigh Beer Legalization Challenges

Governors and other state officials anticipate enforcement and regulatory issues if beer is legalized. The survey notes continued state laws, local restrictions, and varied approaches across New Jersey Wisconsin New York Maryland and other states. District of Columbia falls under Volstead Act. changes affect only national capital shipments. Local pre prohibition ordinances may remain in force in states without enforcement laws.

Washington United Press New Jersey Wisconsin Harry Kiueter Dairy and Foods Division Agriculture Department New York State Maryland Ritchie W. Preston Rlane Arizona California Colorado Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Montana Nevada New York North Dakota Oregon District of Columbia

Three Miners Escape Fatal Explosion at Jones Mine

At the Jones Mine in Madrid New Mexico three miners escaped a blast that killed four colleagues when gas ignited and a wall of flame swept the mine. Rescuers recovered the bodies twelve hours after the explosion as seventeen men worked underground.

Madrid N. M U.P Jones Mine

Senate Favors Vote On Repeal In States

A Senate Judiciary Committee poll shows 9 to 4 in favor of submitting repeal to the states. The panel expects a winter vote despite the House defeat of the Garner Repeal Resolution. Norris will summon the committee to act this session, with Robinson opposing only on unconditional submission. Borah supports submission on his terms, Neely is noncommittal.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Today Senate House Norris Robinson Ind Borah Idaho Neely W. Va

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Knights of Pythias Walter Kleinschmidt Durant, Seel Glass Lodge Logan, Ohio DR. S. M. Clifton Lawrence C. D. Shafer CO Springfield Rial Mies Vivian Gose Hunter Starr Willard Battery E. E. Story F. State Logan Legion Group Miss Blasius Tathe Transporta Tion Committee Vedico By Raymond Clapper United Press Staff Rcouters Carpenter Hardware Co Zenners Coats Selby Toyland Old Santa Teeter Fischer Price Bear Puppy Granny Doodle Duck Mulee
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