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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1928

Page

14

Health Commissioner Warns on Influenza Spread

Health commissioner Dr Morton Bland urges strict care for influenza prevalent countywide with Murray City and Ward Township hit hardest. He advises continuing medication after symptoms fade and bed rest with physician contact. Schools and theaters closed in Murray City to curb spread. Newtown school shut due to half the pupils ill. 47 cases in Senior High and 37 in Junior High reported.

Morton Bland Murray City Ward Township J. W. Coleman Newtown Edwin Barker Estherne Ruth Penn Cal

Hart and Son Plead Guilty on Liquor Charges in Benton Township

Rufus Hart and son Kenneth faced arraignment before Judge Harley M. Whitcraft on liquor law violations. Kenneth pled guilty to two counts, receiving fines of 160 and 250 dollars with costs. Rufus denied one charge and faced bond set at 300 dollars. Officers reported a mash operation from the Hart home and confiscated two barrels and other materials. Kenneth cited unemployment as motive while the judge asserted firm enforcement of the law in Benton Township.

Logan Rufus Hart Kenneth Harley M. Whitcraft Benton Township Phil A. Henderson State Prohibition Department Hart E. O. Pettit Whitcraft

Dog warden logs 68 sheep death claims in year long survey

Logan December 19 investigation by county dog warden Charles Briley covers 68 sheep death claims since January 1. He says 24 sheep were shot killing dogs and farmers paid for 16 more attacks. Briley also destroyed 133 dogs in 12 months and logged 2,451 miles of sheep claim work plus 3,278 miles for rabies and dog tax checks.

Logan Charles Briley Briley

Peden Speaks on Football at Logan Rotary Meeting

Ohio University coach Don Peden addressed the Logan Rotary Club with Coaches Ted Sawyer and George Cooke and Logan High football players in attendance. He argued football builds character and favors steady teams over stars, noting losses can strengthen boys. Captain Pete McKinley of Ohio University joined as a guest.

Ohio University Pete McKinley Ohio Logan Don Peden Rotary Ted Sawyer George Cooke

Funeral held for Mrs Belle Weymueller of Columbus

Funeral services were conducted at Asbury Church Washington Township at 2 pm for Mrs Belle Weymueller 57 of Columbus who died after a long illness. The funeral followed a home visit in Nelsonville. She leaves sons Merle Weymueller Logan and Glen Weymueller New York City. Burial was at Asbury Cemetery with Eastern Star participation.

Logan Asbury Church Washington Township Belle Weymueller Columbus C. A. Stover Nelsonville New York City Glenn Asbury Cemetery Eastern Star

Wells to be shot on Harden tract in Washington Twp

Preparations are under way to shoot the well on the Rebecca Harden tract in Washington Township after the sand reached on Monday. The shot is planned for Thursday with expected output of 30 to 40 barrels daily. This marks the second well drilled on the farm. Cr H Bell and George Bowden visited Roseville Tuesday to view a neighboring oil well’s drilling. Bell co-owns a 600 acre lease adjoining the test farm. Continued on Page Ten.

Logan Rebecca Harden Washington Township Cr. H. Bell George Bowden Roseville Mr. Bell

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