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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1931

Page

5

50 Witnesses At Hamilton Trial

Logan February fifth. More than 50 witnesses summoned as Elmer Hamilton farmer and butcher faces cow theft charges. Jury selected and sworn then viewed the alleged scene. Frank St Clair owner testifies first as trial proceeds toward days before verdict.

Joe Farbearn Frank St. Clair Della J. Hansel Florence Bort Bert Ingmire Mary Woodard Mma Hull Laura Rutter Edward Bay John Walters Jay Karshner J.L. Lehman Martin Heigle I’. A. Hufford

Fox Hunters Meet Logan in Hocking County

Hocking County Fox Hunters held a Monday meeting at their hall with a round table discussion. They planned a shanty on the Jacob Mohler farm in Green Township for storm refuge and will lease county farmland for hunting, with posted premises to deter illegals. Land owners with leases will be invited to the March 2 meeting for a prepared program.

Logan Hocking County Jacob Mohler Green Township

Logan Dog Impoundment Campaign Announced

Charles Pri ley, Logan dog warden, will start a campaign to impound dogs found without tags this week. Dogs without tags will be confined at the former Fairgrounds, treated as if no tags were purchased.

Logan Charles Priley

Illnesses and injuries reported from Logan area

Mrs Earl Thompson of The Plains was admitted to Cherrington Hospital with a critical illness. Frank Lehman of Logan was hospitalized for fractures in his left arm after a roller skating fall. Mrs A K Weaver near the city sought treatment, and Hobart Walker of near Mc Arthur returned home after several days of hand infection care.

Logan Earl Thompson the Plains Cherrington Hospital Frank Lehman A. K. Weaver Hobart Walker McArthur

Queen Vashti Hosts Rebekah Lodge Meeting Friday

Queen Vashti Chapter of the Rebekah Lodge plans a business meeting at its hall this Friday evening with expected strong attendance. The degree team will conduct a practice drill.

Logan Vashti Rebekah Lodge Deegre

Webb Summit stockman reports triplet calves born

C G Webb of Webb Summit reports a cow that gave birth to triplets on Saturday. One calf died soon after birth while two remain alive. Such triplets are rare in Hocking County and this occurrence is noted as one of the few.

Quick Relief for Indigestion With Bisulated Magnesia

After meals take Bisulated Magnesia to neutralize excess acids, prevent fermentation and gas, and soothe inflamed stomach lining. Sold by reliable druggists. recommended by doctors and many long-time sufferers as a prompt remedy for acid caused digestive troubles.

Early picnic observed near Logan signals spring

Logan reports the year's first picnic as a group dined beneath trees along a road from the city after sunshiny weekend weather. The sight marks an early spring omen for the area.

Logan

City to drop health nurse position in budget cut

Logan February 6. City public health nurse Miss Lida Donahue will be discharged February 28 as part of a retrenchment program. Other health board employees will take over her duties and no city health nurse will be employed at this time.

Logan Lida Donahue Health Board Miss Donahue

Youth Is Dead Logan Ohio 16 Year Old Russell Helber

Russell Helber aged 16 son of Mr and Mrs Abel Helber died at home in Walnut Valley after a weeks illness from a brain tumor He had attended Logan High School before quitting and is survived by four siblings and his parents Funeral services by Rev J T Yocum will be held at United Brethren Church Logan at 10 30 a m Friday with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Russell Helber Abel Helber Walnut Valley Columbus Logan High J. T. Yocum Sugar Grove United Brethren Church Oak Grove Cemetery

Sunday School Chorus Members Dine Before Rehearsal

The Presbyterian Church Sunday School chorus enjoyed a six o'clock dinner at the church on Tuesday before its regular rehearsal. Several Valentine contests engaged participants during the social hour after dinner, with the chorus directed by Mrs. H. M. Boocks and assisted by Miss Bessie Briscoe.

The Presbyterian Church H. M. Boocks Bessie Briscoe

Miss Mildred Collins Hosts Chummy Bridge Club Event

Miss Mildred Collins entertained the Chummy Bridge Club at Culver Street home Tuesday evening with dinner and a following play. Miss Josephine Judy and Mrs. Joe Walburn led scores, while Mrs. Charles Huffman took the consolation award. Guests included Mrs. Willard Lyke and Mrs. Buell Aby.

Mildred Collins Chummy Bridge Club Culver Street Josephine Judy Joe Walburn Charles Huffman Willard Lyke Buellaby

Infant dies after bronchial pneumonia in Logan

John Patrick four and a half month old son of Mr and Mrs R A McGovern died at their Logan home at 1 oclock Tuesday morning after several weeks illness from bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services by Rev James T Nevin at St Johns Catholic Church at 2 oclock Wednesday with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan John Patrick R. A. McGovern James T. Nevin St. John’s Catholic Church Oak Grove

ZEMO advertised as remedy for dandruff and itching

The ad promotes ZEMO as a cleansing scalp antiseptic that stops dandruff and itching by applying to the scalp. It claims rapid relief, safe for all skin irritations, and urges keeping ZEMO handy with price points of 35c 60c and 1.00.

Zemo

Local Red Cross receives several contributions in Logan

Hocking County reports modest progress toward the National Red Cross drought fund with 25 dollars raised by CC. W. Schwenke H. De Havan Harley N. Armstrong Miss Minnerene Burke and an unnamed friend. National Headquarters will receive the gifts.

Logan Hocking County National Red Cross CC. W. Schwenke H. de Havan Harley N. Armstrong Minnerene Burke

Son Joins Cradle Roll at Union Furnace Church

One hour after birth the son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Rheinscheld of Union Furnace joined the cradle roll at the Presbyterian Church. The baby was born Sunday morning and his grandfather D. B. Rheinscheid, Sunday School superintendent, reported the name at 9 AM services.

Logan Delbert Rheinscheld Union Furnace Presbyterian Church D. B. Rheinscheid

Red Cross Chapter Continues City and County Relief Work

Harry L. Smith, chairman of the Hocking County Chapter, states the Red Cross remains active in Logan city and the county district. He notes efforts to avoid duplication and confirms both the Relief Association and Red Cross are handling relief tasks amid the emergency in the district.

Logan Harry L. Smith Hocking County The Red Cross Relief Association Associaton

Health chief Bland invited to White House Conference

Bland health commissioner Dr Morton W. Bland has been invited to attend the White House Conference on Child Health and Protection in Washington D C from February 19 to 21. The invitation came through President Hoover via the interior secretary.

Social Evening at Mowery Home Recalls Miss Martha Helber

Miss Martha Helber entertained at her sister Mrs. Fred Mowery’s home with a Monday evening party. A social hour preceded refreshments and guests included Miss Esther Steele Miss Dorothy Erwin Miss Mabel Mohler Mrs. Fred Mowery and children.

Martha Helber Fred Mowery Esther Steele Dorothy Erwin Mabel Mohler

Boy Billy Snyder Ill With Scarlet Fever In Logan

In Logan on February 5 the 13 year old Billy Snyder, son of Mr and Mrs Kirby Snyder, is reported ill with scarlet fever. A quarantine has been placed on the home by the Health Department.

Logan Billy Kirby Snyder Health Department

Powell announce birth of daughter in Union Furnace

Mr and Mrs Herman Powell of Union Furnace announce the birth of a daughter on Tuesday.

Logan Herman Powell Union Furnace

Italian youths join exclusive Junior Country Club tale

In Thrush Iowa the Tollivers form a private Junior Country Club at Mill Rush with Italian guests led by Benito. Bard and Ginger host guests, Benito decorates and promises returns while plans for Speed Rodney and other arrivals stir envy, loyalty, and romance as the story continues.

Ted Thrush Iowa Lla Tolliver Phil van Doorn Bard Ted Ginger Straits Red Thrush Attrache Vers Jose de Vivre Chicago Nicolo Calleno Nicolo Tellivers Angelo Piftro Benito Nicole Pietro Eddy Jackson H G'ner Jenny Bfooks Benny M’'Servines Phil Mill Rush Speed Rodney Massachusetts

Wake Up Your Liver Bile Without Calomel

An old health ad promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills to stimulate bile flow, claim digestive relief and renewed energy. It warns against salts, mineral water, laxatives, or chewing gum as ineffective and urges asking for Carter's pills on the red label.

Carter

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