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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1932

Page

10

Rural Hocking County Districts Receive State Aid

Logan February 9 state aid allotments totaling 13600 were announced by Supt. J W Coleman. Districts sharing in the distribution include Laurelville Murray City Laurel Township Good Hope Township Perry Township Ward Township Benton Township Washington Township and Marion Township.

Hocking County Logan J. W. Coleman Laurelville Murray City Laurel Township Good Hope Township Perry Township Ward Township Benton Township Washington Township Marion Township

Castoria offers gentle help for restless sleep in children

When a child cries out in sleep it signals discomfort from waste matter. Castoria provides a mild, effective, all vegetable remedy that eases bowel action without harsh drugs, promising relaxed comfort and rest for both child and parents. Genuine Castoria bears the name Castoria.

Classified Ads For The Messenger Circulation Desk

Telephone your news society and locals to 6024. Classified ads for The Messenger or anything pertaining to circulation. Call D Y Milne at 272 for service and listings.

Clinton Webb Your 6024 The Messenger D. Y. Milne

Altercation at Gore Sparks Three Arrests

Three arrests were made at Gore by Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Stanley Spannow after an altercation involving Foster Hood James Hood and Robert Kern. Kern faced a firearm threat charge while the Hoods faced provoking a breach of the peace. The Hoods pleaded guilty and were fined. Kern pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under $200 bond. On Monday Floyd Ferrell was brought before Magistrate Stephenson on non support, pled not guilty, and was bound over to the grand jury under $500 bond.

Logan Gore Sol Ellinger Stanley Spannow Foster James Hood Robert Kern Kern Foster Hood C. H. Stephenson Hoods Costa Floyd Ferrell Akron Stephenson Murray City Joe Farbearn Ferrell

Milk Testing Aims to Detect Garget in Cows

Logan February 9 Preparations at extension service office for milk tests to detect garget in cows. Harold Chambers says the disease is bacterial and afflicted animals must be isolated from the herd. Equipment for tests has just been received.

Logan Extension Service Office Harold Chambers Chambers

December Egg Yields Lower Than Previously

Egg yields for December in Hocking County flocks were lower than prior months. L T Worley Rock House posted 6.75 eggs per bird for December and 15.46 per bird since November 1. Mrs James McLain Starr Township led December with 12.83 eggs per bird. Mrs Claude Hart Laurelville 11.84. Hart leads for November with 31.29 and Miss Vira Davis Salt Creek Township is second with 24.62 eggs per bird.

Logan Hocking County Harold Chambers L. T. Worley Rock House James McLain Starr Township Claude Hart Laurelville Hart Vira Davis Salt Creek Township

Commission Swamped by Applicants in Logan

Logan February 9. The Civil Service Commission certifying common laborers to city work has drawn a steady flow of applicants to the office of secretary Phil A. Henderson. Service Director Fred C. Shively uses the stagger system of employment in city projects, as with county highway work.

Logan Civil Service Commission Phil A. Henderson Fred C. Shively

Local Couples Wed in Ohio Ceremonies

George J. Saner and Jessie B. Nelson wed with Rev. Elmer Bliss presiding. Ellsworth Whitmore and Mary Louise Pyle united in Logan Rt. No. 4 with Mag istrate C. T. Stephenson officiating. Bobby F. Carpenter and Sylvia K. Washenschwanz tied the knot with Rev. C. M. Lever presiding.

George J. Saner Columbus Jessie B. Nelson Logan Elmer Bliss Ellsworth Whitmore Buchtel Ira Whitmore Mary Louise Pyle Logan Rt. No. 4 Lyman Pyle C. T. Stephenson Bobby F. Carpenter William Carpenter Sylvia K. Washenschwanz Charles Washenschwanz C. M. Lever

Hocking County Jail Population Increases During Week

Logan reports the Hocking County jail rose from nine to eighteen inmates over the past week. Sheriff Sol Ellinger notes officers contributed to the rise with several arrests for intoxication by city police and mentions Lewis Waddle of Greendale awaiting Juvenile Judge A M Ellinger on a charge of stealing two bicycles.

Logan Hocking County Sol Ellinger Lewis Waddle Greendale A. M. Ellinger Lewis Reynolds

Edith Phillips and John Ferris Church wed at Dayton

Miss Edith M Phillips daughter of E H Phillips Mc Arthur and John Ferris Church son of Dayton Ohio were married Saturday afternoon January 30 at the Methodist parsonage in Dayton Rev Frederick E Ross officiating Both newlyweds are employed at Geyer Publishing Company Dayton A two week honeymoon in Rochester New York begins March 1 They will reside in Dayton A dinner followed at the bride’s grandmother Eliza Earnheart home Logan with family and friends present including Mr and Mrs E H Phillips McArthur Mr and Mrs Ralph Phillips Creola Mr and Mrs Leonard Sniff Lancaster

Edith M. Phillips John Ferris Methodist Dayton Frederick E. Ross E. H. Phillips McArthur Logan Logan High School Ohio University Athens Geyer Publishing Company Rochester N. Y Eliza Earnheart North Street Ralph Phillips Creola Leonard Sniff Lancaster

Stopching Torture Zemo Soothes Itchy Skin Lotion Ad

Clean soothing invisible ZEMO promises prompt relief for eczema pimples ringworm rashes dandruff and itchy skin or scalp irritations. Advertises 36c 60c 1.00 extra strength 1.25 for obstinate cases from all druggists.

Hocking County Praised for Relief Program

Logan report notes Herbert Mengert lauds Hocking County for emergency relief management. County planned to fund five months of aid via house to house canvass on February 12 and weekly pledges from 25 cents, targeting food and money without outside appeals.

General Relief Committee

Ten More Girls Placed at Logan Shoe Factory

Logan Feb 9 Ten additional girls were placed at work at the Logan Shoe factory Monday morning and more are being sought to fill the fitting room on a capacity basis. Management plans to increase the number at least fourteen more at this time.

Logan

D A R Members Invited to Tea Honoring George Washington

Logan gathering reports invitation from Governor Worthington Chapter regent Mrs. Anthony Toerner to Marietta for a February 20 tea at Mrs. Emma Cram home. Memorial unveiling of George Washington to feature with four Southeastern Ohio district members attending. large delegation expected from Logan.

D. A. BR George Washington Logan Worthington Anthony Toerner Marietta Emma Cram Ohio

Farm Bureau Plans County Meetings On New Tax Law

Hocking County Farm Bureau executives met at the Extensions Service Office to outline several meetings across Hocking County. They aim to explain the new personal tax law recently approved by the Legislature with cooperation from the County Auditor's office. H. M. Schull of Fairfield County attended, and the bureau also joined the Logan Chamber of Commerce.

Farm Bureau Logan Hocking H. M. Schull Fairfield County Logan Chamber of Commerce

Robins Sighted as Spring Hint In Logan

Mrs Edward Mattox of Logan reports two robins in her front yard on Sunday morning signaling that spring may arrive soon. Blooming flowers and rising songbird activity bolster belief that warmer weather is near.

Logan Logan Edward Mattox

Local visit of Owen Yaw and guest Robert Lashbrook

Logan residents report Owen Yaw of Athens spent vacation at home with his parents Mr and Mrs W S Yaw. He returned to Athens Monday afternoon after a Thursday arrival. While home his guest was Robert Lashbrook of Owensboro Kentucky.

Logan Owen Yaw Athens Robert Lashbrook Owensboro Kentucky

Toerner Family Returns From Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Anthony Toerner return to South Logan after a month long motor trip to Florida and eastern coast cities They stayed with friends in Raleigh and Naples and visited Miami other Florida cities and Washington DC Delmar Freeman kept the greenhouse in charge during their absence

South Logan Anthony Toerner Florida Raleigh N. C Naples Fla Miami Washington, D. C Delmar Freeman

Paternity case in Common Pleas Court short session

Less than a half day was needed in Common Pleas Court on Monday to hear the paternity case of Leroy Cagg versus Lillian Pratter. A jury heard evidence, deliberations occurred, and Judge Whitcraft ordered jurors to report Thursday morning.

Goodyear Rubber Co Shows 1931 Profits

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company reported a net profit of 5,454,046.87 on 1931 operations before deductions for foreign exchange reserve and government securities write downs. Net transferred to earned surplus totaled 1,328,623.04.

Akron Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

Southeast Ohio Farmers Drill New Water Wells

In southeastern Ohio drought relief work, farmers drill private wells under strict State Department of Health standards. By contracts for counties including Athens, Hocking, Vinton, Fairfield, Morgan, Perry, Washington, Noble and Monroe, eleven wells were privately built to meet the department's Seal of Safety, many serving as semi public water supplies.

Columbus Ohio State Department of Health Ohio Athens Hocking Vinton Fairfield Morgan and Perry Washington Noble Monroe

State Institutions May Propagate Birds

Columbus reports that inmates at state mental hygiene institutions may assist in propagating game birds for release by the State Conservation Department. Commissioner Reinhart and Welfare Director Kennedy will confer on a program, noting Missouri already uses such inmates for raising pheasants as occupational therapy.

Columbus U.P State Conservation Department William H. Reinhart William J. Kennedy Missouri Reinhart Mardy Steeholm American Game Association

Resident of Barlow Is Taken by Death

Robert Burchett aged 72 lifelong Washington County resident and 30 years in Barlow died at home Sunday after illness from asthma and complications He was born in Water Town Township August 2 1859 and lived in Barlow Township for the prior period

Marietta Robert Burchett Washington County Barlow Mr. Burchett Watertown Township Barlow Township

Sparkling Eyes and Beauty Tied to Good Health

An advertisement promotes Kellogg's ALL-BRAN as a safe, natural remedy for constipation. It claims the cereal provides bulk to move waste, supplies Vitamin B and iron, and can help prevent headaches and dull skin. Two tablespoonfuls daily with meals advised. if unresolved, consult a doctor. Available in red and green packaging from Kellogg in Battle Creek.

Allbran Ellogg Battle Creek

Burchett Pioneer of Water town Passes Away

Longtime Barrow resident and village worker in Water town Township, Richard Burchett family heir. Survived by widow Flora Miller Burchett, son Everett Burchett of Marietta, daughter Mrs Myron Williams of Bar low, and brother Richard of Watertown. Funeral at Barrow Presbyterian Church with Rev Foote officiating. Interment in Barlow Cemetery.

Barlow Presbyterian Church of Flora Miller Burchett Everett Burchett Marietta Myron Williams Richard Burchett Presbyterian Church Barrow Foote Williamstown

Greater True Story Promises 22000 Cash Prizes In March

Read about the March Greater True Story changes offering 10000 prizes totaling 22000 dollars in cash. Readers are invited to submit letters or manuscripts with easy rules and chances to win top prizes of 1000 500 250 125 or 5000 for manuscripts and thousands more in consolation and secondary awards.

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Castoria Vsis Commission American Tobacco Co Collyer June New York Warner Bros Alexander Hamilton June Collyer Lucky Strike Arca Walter Winchell Mengert Goodyear Rubber Co Binance Dial N. Court St Watertown D. Zenner Co Rayon
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