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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1929

Page

10

Death of Catherine Hoopes at St Francis Hospital

Catherine Hoopes daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hoopes of Hogan died Monday at St Francis Hospital after three weeks of illness. She had worked as a waitress at the Spin ning Wheel tea room. Survived by her parents a brother Charlies Hoopes of Logan four sisters Mrs Charles Ibs Cleveland Leah Dorothy Afsh and Virginia Hoopes of Logan. Body brought from local crematory to Zanesville for funeral services and burial the next morning.

Hogan Catherine Hoopes Fredon St. Francis Hospital Hoopes Spinning Wheel Tea Room Charlies Hoopes Logan Charles Ibs Cleveland Leah Dorothy Afsh Virginia Hoopes Zanesville

Fire damages home as gas heater aids blaze on West Street

A fire early Wednesday damaged a home at West Street owned by George Gladman, with $25 in damages. An alarm sounded at 6 am as a gas heater in the bathroom sparked the blaze, which damaged the hardwood floor. Chief Walter Nixon arrived with chemical extinguishing equipment and quickly controlled the fire. he was treated by Dr. Lyons after exposure.

Logan George Gladman West Street Walter Nixon Nixon Lyons

Quarantine Lifted After Smallpox Case at Miller Home

County Health has lifted the three week quarantine at Fred Miller's Wood Sewer home after Miller recovered from smallpox. Other family members vaccinated did not develop the disease. Carl Judy had also been kept at his home for two weeks after the Miller order.

Fred Miller Wood Sewer

Palmer and Anne License in Lancaster Logan

John Kenneth Palmer a 21 year old shoe worker of Lancaster and Mary Anne a 22 year old nurse of Logan obtained a marriage license. The Rev James R Fields officiated the ceremony for the couple.

John Kenneth Palmer Lancaster Mary Anne Logan Edward A James R. Fields

Puzzle reveal for Letter Golf answer sequence

The note presents the solution to today's Letter Golf puzzle with the chain Jaws Laws Lawn Lawn Loin Coin Chin.

Miss Lutz Explains Red Cross Social Work Program

Miss Margaret Lutz discussed the Development of the Social Work Program in Hocking County before the Logan Rotary Club. She outlined the program’s aims, procedures, and the placement system showing church affiliations for children and efficiency gains through the Red Cross efforts.

Logan Hocking County Margaret Lutz The Red Cross Logan Rotary Club Harley M. Whitcraft Luis Miss Luts Msgs Lutz Red

Distance decides school for Elmer Klinger's children

In Falls township Ohio a 350 foot distance change alters which school Elmer Klinger can attend. The Falls Township board sought tuition from his children at Enterprise School, but a measured 360 foot nearer Beougher School would require attendance there or tuition payment.

Logan Elmer Klinger Good Hope Township Falls Township Beougher School Good Hope Falls Township Board J. W. Coleman Newton Spencer Leonard Weaver Klinger Beougher

Athens County Tax Levy Notice for 1928 Revenues

Rafael R. Johnson, County Treasurer, publishes the 1928 levy breakdown for State, County, and Local purposes. It lists State 2.00 mills, County 6.55 mills, and Local funds with a table reference, plus delinquency penalties and payment instructions for taxpayers. The notice cites World War I sinking fund, school levies, and various county funds, and provides contact and mailing guidance.

Rafael R. Johnson Athens County Cincadee Children’s Home Soldiers’ Fund Ree En Judicial Agricultural Society Fund Bent Harti

Mystery in Death Of Shadwick Youth

Columbus police opened an inquiry into the death of 20 year old Donald Shadwick son of County Road Superintendent Floyd Shadwick. Autopsy suggested concussion of the brain as the cause after he returned home ill and did not answer when asked about an accident. The death occurred Sunday night.

Columbus U.P Donald Shadwick Floyd Shadwick Shadwick

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Claims Health Claims

An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe vegetable remedy for bowel regulation and better digestion. It touts the product as non habit forming and suitable for a general healthy start in life, claiming endorsement by a family physician from Ohio.

Cero Dr. Edwards Edwards Ohio Tio Ealene Oliver

Logan Chamber Directors to Decide On New Industry

Logan February meeting of the Chamber of Commerce directors to hear a proposal from a new company planning to locate in Logan. They also review the Logan Manufacturing Company status after a recent fire. the plant faces offers to relocate.

Logan

Carmon Case Is Postponed In Lancaster

Logan Feb 6 another postponement granted in the Carmon manslaughter case against William Carmon a Lancaster vulcanizer. Trial date not set defense counsel cites family illness delaying readiness. bond remains $2000. The defense team includes Forest Weinrich.

Silbaugh Forest Weinrich Carmen

Drink Water to Help Wash Out Kidney Poison

A historical health note promotes high water intake to flush kidneys and relieve back pain and bladder issues. It touts a grape and lemon acid-based "Fad Bai Salts" as a remedy and urges regular dosing with water before breakfast to stimulate kidney function and neutralize waste.

Anita

Car Wreck Near Crystal Springs In Fairfield County

G Elmer Hayman and three companions from Logan were in a Tuesday morning accident near Crystal Springs while en route to Columbus for work at Parsons Avenue shops of the Hocking Valley Railroad. No injuries were reported. The Hayman car crashed into a ditch after colliding with another vehicle. two men continued to Columbus, while the others returned to Logan where the car was towed by a local wrecking crew.

Logan Elmer Hayman Crystal Springs Fairfield County Columbus Parsons Avenue Hocking Valley Railroad Hayman

Boy Scout Patrol Leaders Meet In Club Rooms Here

Fourteen patrol leaders and assistant patrol leaders of Athens Boy Scout troops conducted a meeting in the First M. B. Church club room. The event was led by Assistant Scout masters Don A. Grafflin and Harold Glesecke. The program marks the national anniversary week beginning February 8 with furnished club rooms and a games and contests program plus refreshments. Troops 1 and 3 will visit Troop 2 Friday night as the week opens.

Athens Boy Scout Scout Club M. B. Church Don A. Grafflin Harold Glesecke

Scouts Begin Diamond Hike to East Hill After Emergency Call

Saturday morning at 8 46 o clock an emergency drill as part of the national program requires scouts to stand at attention at East Washington and College Street. They will then hike to East Hill for games and a campfire with refreshments. Saturday evening they assemble in club rooms before attending the Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan basketball game as guests of Prof O C Bird head of Physical Education at Ohio University.

East Washington College Stree East Hill Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan 0. C. Bird Department of Physical Education

Original Stories Read at Ohio University English Club

The February meeting at Dean E W Chubb's home featured two original stories two poems and several sonnets read by English Club of Ohio University members Evelyn Underwood introduced Misplaced Emphasis Kathryn Hymen presented a sketch Daisy Ervin read two poems Dean Chubb read sonnets from a poetry book by Harvey C Brumbine a former pupil.

English Club Ohio University E. W. Chubb Evelyn Underwood Kathryn Hymen Daisy Ervin Dean Chubb Harvey C. Brumbine

Man faces life term for murder of marshal in Cincinnati

John Messner, 28, of Hamilton, was convicted for the murder of Peter Dumele, North College Hill marshal, shot during a robbery and sentenced to life imprisonment. The verdict came after a trial completed yesterday.

Cincinnati John Messner Hamilton Peter Dumele North College Hill Messner

Outfit for Boy To Go to Hospital

Roy Wendle the tubercular one year old son of Eugene Wendle will be sent to the state sanitarium in Mt Vernon by the Athens County Commissioner next Tuesday. Before he leaves his home in The Plains he must be outfitted with a bathrobe slippers pajamas and raincoat. No efforts have been made to send Mrs Wendle back to West Virginia.

Roy Wendle Eugene Wendle Ohio State Penitentiary Mt. Vernon Athens County Plains Athens County Health Office

To Free Smallpox Victims This Week

Ralph Stout and Edward Mullen of Troy Township will be released from quarantine this week if the investigation proves satisfactory to Miss Rhoda Barker, county health nurse. Thorough disinfection of both homes is required before release.

Ralph Stout Edward Mullen Troy Township Rhoda Barker

Quarantine and Vaccination Report From Torch School Outbreak

The report notes a quarantine of one person tied to Miss Parker and Edward Mullen with the disease. Three children of a nephew’s family attend the Torch school. Ralph Stout of Coolville is ill at the opening session of the fruit school in Coolville on January 24. Dr. J M Higgins, county health commissioner, diagnoses a mild case.

Edward Mullen Torch Ralph Stout Coolville J. M. Higgins

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