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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1930
Page
10
Five year old Charles Ringhiser, son of Mr and Mrs Elza Ringhiser of West Logan, suffered a fractured leg Saturday afternoon when struck by a car said to be driven by Estel Rollins. Rollins was ordered to report for questioning by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn.
Ohio University researchers Lee Roach and William Ludwig begin the first complete biological survey of an Ohio river focusing on the Hocking. They measure fish and invertebrate distribution, pollution effects, temperature and acidity, with winter delays expected and spring restart. Above Lancaster life is evident, below Lancaster worms thrive due to sewage, Sul. Sugar Grove shows life returns, Logan Nelsonville and Athens sewage have limited impact, control tests under Athens bridge noted.
Charles Fithian, 22, condemned to die for the February holdup murder of J. William MacCausland, escaped Salem County Jail with a revolver seven hours after sentencing. Authorities believe confederates aided the daring breakout.
In San Francisco on December 23, Johnson Harris obtained an annulment of his marriage to Ellen Harris. The suit rested on her claim she wed to avoid disappointing a church crowd. Reverend Newton E. Moats testified the bride admitted she lacked the courage to disappoint the attendees. Harris said his wife deserted him that night.
Logan, Dec 238 A permanent organization was formed by Hocking County taxpayers at a Saturday session. W T Poling was elected president with three vice presidents Jacob Schneider Mt Meldrim and Charles W Cox. Mrs Lucille Wright was named secretary treasurer Monthly meetings set to continue.
Logan December 23 Judge Harley M Whitcraft will give an address on Good Citizenship and Patriotism at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening. Arrangements for a union meeting include United Brethren and Methodist congregations joining the Presbyterians. Music by the Men’s Choir directed by L P Mooney of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown orders county boards of elections to re check precinct records of votes for Lieutenant Governor John T. Brown and William G. Pickrel. Reports go to the Senate president for canvass. work to be completed quickly at no extra cost.
Three arrests followed a Saturday automobile crash near Enterprise. Al Briskey of Columbus drove the car that struck a tree and fence. he pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Lewis Meinert and Alfred Rhoades faced intoxication charges and were fined 10 dollars plus costs each. No serious injuries were reported.
Grand jurors in Logan will convene January 5 to hear 28 cases ready for investigation. Many cases were submitted on transcript from magistrates' courts last week. Between 60 and 75 witnesses are expected to be called during the session.
Ruth Malone 26 daughter of Mrs Cora Malone died at 9 25 p m Sunday at 627 Church Street after a two week influenza illness. She had lived in Logan a year coming from McArthur. Survived by mother and brother Arthur Malone. Body to be taken to McArthur for funeral at 2 p m Wednesday with burial there.
Mrs Russell Berlin hosted the Saturday Club with a one o clock luncheon at Belle Hyson Tea Room followed by a Christmas program at the hostess home. Mrs H M Boocks directed carols and numbers including The Chosen People paper by Mrs Frank Gallagher and a vocal solo by Miss Velone Ackers with Mrs Nellie Adams accompanist.
County officers report several arrests of men who gave checks without sufficient funds. In each case the checks were later honored and prosecutions dropped. Officials warn the offense is serious and continued practice will lead to prosecution.
A 15-year-old Nelsonville girl is jailed after Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn arrested her Saturday evening for attempting to steal shoes at a local store. Officers will file delinquency charges in Juvenile Court. she was found with money and a pocketbook belonging to another man.
Foster Tolliver of Nelsonville was shot Sunday evening and is in serious condition at Cherrington Hospital. An X-ray shows a bullet near the spine lodged after entering the left shoulder and deflecting downward through the chest cavity. Doctors do not plan to remove the bullet and hold cautious hopes for recovery.
Raymond F. Allison 26, student of Rio Grande, and Evelyn L. Clark 25, teacher of Carbon Hill, joined in marriage. George W. Myers 26, laborer of Logan, and Lydia Squiggins 18, at home in Logan, were also united in marriage with Magistrate J. P. Miller presiding.
Logan reaches Christmas program as children present a cantata titled Who is Santa at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs H M Boocks directs the Junior and Primary Departments with a Christmas treat for all Sunday School children after the performance.
Walter Foster of Starr Township was arrested Monday by Deputy Sheriff L F Hammond on a charge of non support. He will be arraigned before Judge A M Fellinger in Probate Court.
Logan informant reports Frank Carpenter of Circleville was arrested Friday at the Swatbach residence on Sams Creek by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn and turned over to Pickaway County officers to face a non-support charge.
A patent medicine claim touts Thoxine as a fast double action remedy for coughs and sore throat. It pledges immediate soothing of irritation and addressing the internal cause with pleasant taste and family safety. Available in 85c 69c and 1.00 sizes at Cline's Drug Store Athens and Hickman Drug Co Nelsonville plus other druggists.
Governor-Elect George White announced former Congressman Jean McSweeney of Wooster as state welfare director and Lt. Col. John C. Volka of Columbus as assistant adjutant general of the Ohio National Guard. McSweeney, who lost the Democratic Senate nomination in August, will replace Hal H. Griswold, and Volka will succeed Col. Wade Christy. The welfare director posts with a $6500 annual salary and oversight of 23 penal, correctional and welfare institutions.
Paul Bayard Bay aged 12 will inherit the $50,000 estate of his foster parents Iraenus N. Bay and Charleen Bay Goodwin failed in a suit to overturn the 6 year old adoption. Common Pleas Judge J W Darby dismissed Charleen Bay Goodwin's bid claiming coercion in the adoption. The court ruled Bay mentally capable to be adopted.
River surveys along 95 miles from Beckley to Racine extend through fall with tests at six mile stations above and below towns. Ludwig and Roach collect bottom and floating matter samples for pollution, plant and animal life, and fish food to support master theses with spring follow up for seasonal comparison. The Ohio State Fish and Game Commission funds aid and the Bureau of Scientific Research lends $560 in gear. Roach of Athens and Ludwig of Paulding, both Ohio University graduates, lead the work.
A prescription for relief from colds and headaches highlights 666 tablets as the fastest remedy. The ad notes tablets form for rapid effect and names pharmaceutical guidance for relief.
Charles K Harris, 65, famed song writer and music publisher behind After the Ball, died at his New York home after three weeks of illness. A pioneer of Tin Pan Alley, Harris was born in Poughkeepsie and rose to success in Milwaukee after early moves via the Midwest.
Gottlieb Days observed his 104th birthday at a community celebration in Cockrells Run near Portsmouth Ohio. He attributes longevity to temperance and hard work. He says he uses tobacco moderately and enjoys hard cider but objects to strong liquor.
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