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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1929

Page

12

Ohio Power files new industrial rate plan for Southern Ohio

The Ohio Power Company of Canton filed with the Public Utilities Commission a rate schedule for industrial customers in the Southern Ohio district. The proposal would slightly loosen industrial rates in Mount Vernon Newark Langston New Straitsville New Lexington and other towns and include a new amperage increase on power lines.

Ohio Columbus U.P Ohio Power Company of Canton Public Utiliies Commission Mount Vernon Newark Langston New Straitsville New Lexington

Insects Menace Man Says Naturalist Shoffner Warns

Charles P. Shoffner, a well known naturalist in Philadelphia, warns that swarms of insects feeding on crops threaten civilization. He claims insects could dominate humans and that human activity accelerates their spread by killing off birds and other natural predators.

Philadelphia Charles P. Shoffner

Community Christmas Sing Pauses for Cold Weather

Cold weather reduced attendance at the Christmas Eve community sing in Logan but did not halt the program. Janet White led the singing from a sidewalk platform in front of the courthouse, with Melvin Harbarger directing the American Legion Band and Mrs. M. F. Weymueller heading the Euterpean Club committee that organized the event.

Mrs. Maude Watson Dies in Columbus Hospital

Maude Watson widow of Harry Watson died at a Columbus hospital about 8 o clock Thursday morning after a surgical operation two weeks earlier. She had been in failing health for weeks. Survived by sons George and Henry Watson of Logan. Funeral arrangements to be set after body is brought here.

Logan Maude Watson Harry Watson Columbus George Henry Watson

Divorces Sought in Logan Common Pleas Court

Robert W Burgess sues Venus Burgess for divorce alleging continual quarreling and abandonment since November. They married May 25 and have no children. Monahelle Boling seeks divorce from Edward Boling alleging adultery and cruelty since October 1920, with four children aged two to eight. custody and alimony requested.

Church Services and Schedules for Multiple Denominations

St Pauls Episcopal holds Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m and Evening Prayer with Sermon at 7:00 p.m on first Sunday and same on other Sundays. Nazarene church lists Sunday School 9:50, preaching at 10:80 by pastor, prayer meeting Thursday, radio airing Sunday 3-4 p.m. First United Brethren services 9:00 Sunday School and 10:15 worship with evening services. Rockbridge Advent Christian holds Sunday School 9:30, worship 10:30, sermon 7:00 p.m. Loyal Workers 7:30 p.m. midweek prayer 7:90.

ST. Paul's Episcopal No Pielow Nazarene—I O. S. Hall Frederick Miss Aurand Nazarene Radio Wour Wail Columbus First United Brethren B.C. Peters Christian KE LL. Woodworth Loyal Workers Wednessay

Record Mail Volume Soars at Logan Post Office During Christmas

Logan Dec 27. Outgoing mail from the Logan Post Office hit a new peak for the 12 days before Christmas with 1 054 bags of parcel post and 62 158 first class pieces, 11 percent above 1928. Saturday saw 11 880 first class items. other staff handled vast incoming mail daily.

Logan Logan Post Office Ida Steinmen Robert C. Work Miss Steinman Robert CC Paul Collison Carl Brown Charles Struble Miss Whitarooke Millard Brown J. F. Struble Neal Shaw Homer Blarkestone Charles Blackstone John Downes

Armed Men Close In On Kentucky Bank Bandits

A large Grove wood near Smiths Grove Kentucky hosts a citizen’s army of 300 armed men closing in on three bank bandits who fatally wounded Smiths Grove Bank president Robert Kirby after a Oakland bank holdup. Sheriff Ferguson leads the pursuit as brush fires light the scene and officers warn against indiscriminate gunfire. The robbers fled in cars before taking refuge in the grove. the Oakland holdup yielded $1,600.

Kentucky Grove Citizen’s Army Robert Kirby Oakland Smith's Grove Tno Oak Kirby T. L. Ferguson Bowling Green Uut

Haydenville Children Receive Christmas Treat Concert

Haydenville sees about 450 youngsters gather for the annual Christmas tree and treat from Natco Company. Caroling is led by Miss Bell Loomis with assistance from Miss Katie Johnson. Local adults join the celebration as key, Dean, and Mr Brown offer greetings and holiday wishes. The observance began 11 years ago by Mrs Grow.

Haydenville Natco Company Bell Loomis Katie Johnson Dean Brown Grown

Christmas Visitors and Local Sports Highlights

Mr and Mrs J E Frew and two children spent Christmas in Clyde visiting Mrs Frews parents. Miss Majorie Tschappat vacationing with Mr and Mrs Victor Harper at Maseville. Mr and Mrs Roland Canan of Columbus guests of Mr and Mrs A R Felch. Merle Steel and family return to Mt Clemens Michigan after visiting here with Asbury Riggs. Rotary bowling: Totarians beat Kiwanis 2817 to 2608, Barton Hall top scorer 620. Harry Newman of Cleveland visiting parents Willard and Mrs Newman. he will be joined by Mrs Newman for weekend. Edward Mherst Jr of Columbus stayed with his parents over Christmas.

J. E. Frew Clyde Majorie Tschappat Victor Harper Maseville Roland Canan Columbus A. Rr.felch Warner Avenue Merle Steel Mt. Micasant, Mich Mrs. Asbury Riggs Ftotarians Kiwanjians Barton Hall Harry Newman Cleveland Willard Newman Newman Edward Mherst, Jr Edward Viberst

EMPLOYES AT TLOGAN HOME TELEPHONE HOLD CHRISTMAS PARTY

Employees of the TLogan Home Telephone Company gathered at the wire chief Charles Lyke’s office for a Christmas party. A dinner was served by a committee, a decorated lighted tree centered the room, and gifts were arranged around the base for distribution.

Widowed mother and two children die in Farrelly fire

A widowed mother and two of her children suffocated in a Farrell Pennsylvania home fire early today. The remaining children and a boarder, who was ill, were rescued.

Farrell, Pa U.ra

Michigan buses to place flares 20 feet each side at night

New law in Michigan requires bus operators to set flares 20 feet in front of and behind the bus when stopping on highways at night for repairs. This safety measure urges visibility and warns approaching traffic to slow down during roadside work.

Michigan

Chocolate Frosting Delights Home Baked Custard Pies

A note extols chocolate frosting as a supreme enhancer for homemade custard or cream pies, praising its rich flavor and universal appeal in traditional dessert making.

Soap-Based Shampoo Recipe Upgrade

A simple method blends 206 percent Castile soap with water and olive oil to create an effective homemade shampoo. Mix, bottle, and use as a cleansing hair wash.

Colorful Carrot Adds to Winter Salads and Garnish

Grated raw carrots brighten winter salads with color and nutrition. Long thin carrot sticks serve as a pretty garnish for fish dishes.

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