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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1931

Page

10

Cook Appointed City Patrolman

Logan Feb 3 Mon Cook World War veteran named city patrolman Saturday by Safety Director Fred C Shively after Civil Service Commission certified eligibility He was among the top eight on the exam list replacing Francis Toole who had served as special officer since October Reynolds was promoted to chief after John Bell was dismissed Cook served overseas in World War I enlisting with Company G later part of the 148th Infantry He then joined the Aviation Corps as a mechanic

148Th Infantry

Nondescript Club Meeting Hosts Noted Program

Mrs. M. H. Cherrington hosted the Nondescript Club at the Fasterling Clubhouse last Thursday. An instructive paper on China and Manchuria by Mrs. C. B. Clark followed roll call on Superstitions and Religion.

M. H. Cherrington China Manchuria C. 8

All-Star Bowlers Triumph in Logan League Meet

An all-star City Bowling League team defeated Jackson’s squad in Logan on Sunday with a total score of 2,943 to 2,658, winning all three games. Charles Beshara led with 640, Burgess 618, Howard Columber 612, Hall 602, and Struble. Morrison led the Jackson team with 682. Ritteroff 236 in game one and G. Abraham 233 in game two.

Logan City Jackson Charles Beshara Burgess Howard Columber Hall Struble Morrison Ritteroff G. Abraham

Tourism to Old Man's Cave Surges This Winter

Visiting Cave Logan reports spring like weather aiding early tourist influx to Old Man's Cave. Ranger A Reichley says 296 visitors in January vs 89 year ago. February count 67, up from 30. Roads in better winter condition due to mild weather.

Logan Old Man's Cave A. Reichley

Delta Theta Tan Sorority pledges named at local meeting

Pledge services were held by the Delta Theta Tan Sorority local chapter Thursday evening at Miss Jillian Rulen's West Hunter Street home. Miss Esther Briley and Miss Edith Oberle were pledged. Lunch followed. Guests included Miss Pauline Reddick Logan and Mrs. Ward Stewart Bremen.

Delta Theta Tan Sorority Jillian Rulen West Hunter Street Esther Briley Edith Oberle Pauline Reddick Logan Ward Stewart Bremen

Bisurated Magnesia Provides Quick Indigestion Relief

Amazing relief from indigestion claims Bisurated Magnesia works within two to five minutes after meals or when pain occurs. It allegedly neutralizes excess stomach acid and soothes the stomach lining to stop gas and burning, restoring comfort and normal digestion. Take a test package or handy tablets as directed.

Salen

Logan Water Works 1939 financial report released

Service Director Fred C. Shively released the Logan Water Works Plant report for 1939. Receipts totaled 25072.73 with operating costs at 21904.33, showing water rentals as the main revenue and salaries, fuel, light, and office expenses as major costs. The balance may not cover projected costs for a filtration plant and water softener, estimated around 16969 with chemist salaries and chemical costs adding further expense.

Logan Logan Water Works Fred C. Shively

Teachers Plan County Spelling Bee and Grade Meet

Logan Feb 2 Hocking County teachers met at the Courthouse Auditorium with George M. Morris addressing rural education officials. Paul A. Potts spoke on extracurricular activities. Elementary teachers plan county spelling contest and grade field meet dates to be set. athletic and spelling committees named.

J. W. Coleman Charles Dr. Brown Gore Ruth Carsner Murray City Josephine Bay Green Township Velva Jrashares Gibisonville Elmer Risch Enterprise Gerald Devol Carbon Hill Harold Potts Oreville

Mrs Samuel Montgomery Is Housed For Observation

Logan reports Mrs Samuel Montgomery of Green Swownship was taken to Cherrington Hospital on Friday for observation and treatment over several days as medical staff monitor her condition.

Logan Samuel Montgomery Green Swownship Cherrington Hospital

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Bowels Advice

A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a daily bowel regimen. It urges drinking water before breakfast and regular outdoor exercise, claiming a thorough cleanse without weakening the gut and promising fresh breath, better sleep, and improved appetite. Big bottles available at drugstores.

Dr. Caldwell

Three Injured in Auto Collision North of Rockbridge

A Lancaster Highway crash near Rockbridge injured two local youths and a Sugar Grove man. Charles Miller sustained severe facial and head cuts and a fractured nose, Clyde Hockman had body bruises, Walter Swaggert was cut and bruised, Bernard Fox escaped injury. Miller and Hockman were treated locally before returning home. Swaggert reportedly lacked headlights.

Logan Sugar Grove Rockbridge Lancaster Highway Charles Miller Bell Miller Warner Avenue Clyde Hockman Edward Hockman East Main Street Bernard Fox Walter Swaggert Lancaster Swaggert Hockman Miller

4-H Club Valentine Party Planned in Logan

Representatives from the Hocking County 4-H clubs met at the Extension Service Office to plan a Valentine party at the Courthouse Auditorium on the evening of February 14. The program will be presented by club members.

Logan 4-H Hocking County Extension Service Office

City Officials Inspect Water Plant for New Well

Councilmen Fred Stracke Vernon Mauk and H. Bright with Service Director Fred C. Shively inspected the Water Works Plant Sunday to evaluate sinking another well to boost supply before summer. They will report findings at the next council meeting.

Logan Fred Stracke Vernon Mauk H. Bright Fred C. Shively

Thompson Pleads Guilty In Beer Possession Case

Logan February 3 George Thompson of Coonville was arrested Saturday night by Constable George Shaw. He arraigned before Magistrate E E Bright and pled guilty to possessing liquor. A fine of 100 and costs was assessed as 30 bottles of beer were found in his residence.

Logan George Thompson Coonville George Shaw E. E. Bright Thompson

Police warn crackdown on traffic violators in Logan

Logan police chief Lewis Reynolds says a campaign will target red light runners reckless and careless driving and parking in front of fire plugs. He warns arrests and prosecutions will follow repeat violations in the Main Street area.

Logan Lewis Reynolds Reynolds

Social Evening and Rock Party Honor Mrs. Kinstin

Mrs. Carlton Bright hosted a Friday social at East Second Street for Mrs. Leo Kinstin of Columbus. The next night Mrs. Warren Bright held a rock party at North Walnut Street for Mrs. Kinstin and Miss Clara Smith of North Baltimore.

Carlton Bright East Second Street Leo Kinstin Columbus Warren Bright North Walnut Street Kinstie Clara Smith North Baltimore

Mrs Mundy Returns Home After Columbus Hospital Stay

Mrs Edward Mundy was brought home near Logan on Sunday after four weeks in a Columbus hospital where she underwent a surgical operation. She is reported to be somewhat improved.

Logan Edward Mundy This City Columbus

Evangelistic Meeting Postponed One Week in Logan

Rev H B Welch announced at Enterprise United Brethren Church that the evangelistic meeting will begin next Sunday evening, postponed due to the death of Joseph Walker a congregation member who was buried Monday.

Qualified nurse Ruth Angie caps at White Cross Hospital

Haydenville February 3 Ruth W Angie the only daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Angie has qualified as a student nurse at White Cross Hospital School of Nursing in Columbus. At the capping exercises 59 student nurses received their proficiency caps.

Haydenville Ruth W. Angie Harvey Angie White Cross Hospital School of Nursing Columbus

Civil Service Seeks Blueprint and Photostat Operators

The U S Civil Service Commission invites applications through March 10 for blueprint operator and photostat operator roles with entrance salaries of 1260 and 1440 dollars per year respectively. The announcement lists location in Washington D C and specifies eligibility and filing details.

Washington, D. C United States Civil Service Commission

Itching Skin Banishment By Antiseptic Zemo

Itching burning skin relief with Zemo antiseptic advertised as soothing cooling and invisible for family use. Claims swift relief from itching infection and skin irritation with 20 years of use and local sale at 85k, 60¢ and $1.00. Ady.

Zemo Ady

Vinton Farms Plan Activities in Wilkesville and County

Plan shows a dairy project a dairy feeding school Feb 19 at Wilkesville High School chaired by Floyd Cottrill and W FE Campbell promotes the Grow Healthy Pullets campaign. A chick-raising meeting a pullet culling in fall and farm records updated next fall. Fruit grower meeting with University experts to discuss spraying. Soils head Fred Nelson and Apr 1 soil fertilizer talk with OSU. Two 4 H clubs to be organized. Red Cross aiding drought victims in Vinton County with 100 families and 25 more applying. Local residents and visitors noted with several family visits and community events.

Jarret Bobo University of Experiment Station Fred Nelson Mr. Dodd Soils Department Ohio State University Wilkesville

Walker returns home after hospital check for finger infection

Hobart Walker arrived home from Logan hospital Monday evening after a blood poisoning in his finger was checked. The E Z Bridge Club met at Mrs. Otto Sharp’s home. Robert Rannells and Miss Mary Elizabeth Rannells of Athens spent the weekend with their parents in Swan Township. Mrs. Cynthia Hamilton and Mrs. Alice Dunlap were in Columbus from Friday to Tuesday.

Margaret Carmal Asa Carmal The Democrat-Enquirer White Cross Hospital Elizabeth Beckley John J. L. Beckley Athens John Shockey Myrtle Sharp Columbus T. D. Sharp Pieritan H. J. Swai Hobart Walker Logan E. Z. Bridge Club Otto Sharp Robert Rannells Mary Elizabeth Rannells Swan Township Cynthia Hamilton Alice Dunlap

Vinton County Lawyers Attend Ohio Bar Winter Meeting

Attorneys FE Vollenweider W J Jones and Prosecutor C O Chapmen represented Vinton County at the Ohio State Bar Association mid winter meeting in Columbus January 29 30 and 31. Changes in municipal laws were recommended.

Joint-Ease Pain Relief Ad Brings Fast Relief

An old advertisement touts Joint-Ease with claims it quickly calms inflammation and swelling to resume work. The pitch promises guaranteed relief by druggists and offers a 60 cent tube.

Wheat supplies remain heavy in Ohio and nationwide

Farm stocks on Jan 1 total 29 million bushels above last year, while terminal markets hold 14 million more. Miller stocks drop about 10.06 million, yielding a net surplus of 33.06 million bushels. Prices stay high due to Farm Board actions and feed shortages, yet farmer selling pressures push prices down despite demand.

Columbus C. W. Eberhard Grain Department Ohio Farm Bureau United States Farm Board

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