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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1931
Page
5
Logan and Hocking County listings under Clinton Webb note society and locals coverage. Classified and circulation ads invite readers to call D Milne at 272 for The Messenger services and related notices.
Logan officials announce three additional Boy Scout troops in Hocking County following a Wednesday night meeting with F. G. Allen of the Central Ohio Area. Two troops will be formed in Logan with the Logan Lodge of Elks and the Presbyterian Church as sponsors, and a third will be in Union Furnace under PTA sponsors.
Wellman Boot Shop bowling team swept three from Logan Transfers in the City League averaging strong totals. They rolled 1004 and 1004 and 1039 for 3047 pins, with Brehm totaling 638 for the series. Lumber Supply won two of three from Groom's Drugs as totals showed 794 920 947 and 872 745 884.
Mrs. John E. Couch of Cleveland praises California Fig Syrup for her daughter Edna Mae who recovered from whooping cough and measles. She credits the fig syrup and senna elixir with restoring health, improving digestion, and making bowels regular, recommending the genuine California brand.
Two long sought men were arrested in Logan. Othel Knece, indicted by the January grand jury, was seized at his Haines area home on blackmail charges and will be arraigned soon. Merly Boot Good was arrested at his Mound Crossing home and will face a judge on a contributing to the delinquency of a Logan girl charge.
Logan Lodge of Knights of Pythias will hold its annual banquet in the assembly room next Thursday evening with the Pythian Sisters taking part. A special Pythian Sisters meeting is set for Tuesday to arrange cooperation. Speaker on the program is Uncle Bill Schooler, editor of The Pythian Magazine.
Logan representatives joined Lancaster Democrats for the annual Jackson Day banquet with Mayor Hastings serving as toastmaster. Speakers included Congressman Heartsill Ragon and Ohio welfare director John McSweeny, with several local officials in attendance.
Logan February 13 health bulletin shows January deaths at 32 with 25 from rural Hocking County. There were 30 births, 4 pneumonia fatalities, 9 scarlet fever cases, and one whooping cough case. Fifteen deceased were over 70. Births listed for many local families. Logan saw four scarlet fever cases. Legion meeting to feature Fairfield County prosecutor Cunningham with Paul Tague invited.
Arch Rodman was arraigned on two counts of issuing checks without funds and is held in the county jail awaiting bond arrangements. He appeared before Magistrates J. P. Miller Thurso and C. T. Stephenson with bond set at 800 dollars on each charge and was bound over to the grand jury.
Judge Whitcraft postponed arguments in Good Hope Township School cases until Saturday. Evidence was submitted Wednesday afternoon as residents seek permanent restraining order against Weltner and Beougher School closures by the Good Hope Township Board.
Washington dispatch recalls Secretary of State Stimson recalling a 40 year old meeting with Crow and Blackfeet scouts. He joined their camp as the second white man seen by the tribe and was given an Indian name. Three redskin visitors later sought aid for a fellow tribesman Night Hunter.
Me and Mrs. Cyrus Rochester entertained Wednesday evening for Fortnightly Bridge Club members at their city residence. Mrs John Krieg and L. K. Showalter were high score holders. Mrs Rudolph Brown Sr. was a guest. Refreshments were served at the close of play.
Logan observed Lincoln's Birthday with city banks and county offices closed. A uniform flag display was placed on Main Street.
A vintage ad claims Pape's Cold Compound cures all cold symptoms with one preparation. It states it reduces nasal inflammation, stops discharge, clears the head, encourages perspiration, opens bowels, kills germs, and removes cold acids from the system. Generous packages claim availability in all drug stores.
The Athena Junior High School announced the March 20 operetta Lower Pirates of Hawaii. Cast includes Dorothy Rodehaver Jane Gil Lehua Juanita Moore Lilinoe Kathleen Kerr Ann Boassey Maile Lois McCoy Esther Cokenougher Billy Wood Joe Bardin Tom Craig Dick Whipple and others as pirates and Hawaiian girls.
Under Hazel Tribe and the art department led by Petith Bertram, the piece features a romantic plot set at a seminary in Hawaii. It centers on pirate capture and ensuing complications shaping the narrative tone and visuals.
Washington report shows Senate investigation hearing on food costs details a 14.3 percent decline in the general level of fowl prices since September 1920.
In Ann Arbor on February 13 university authorities ordered padlocks on five University of Michigan fraternity houses after raids found liquor. The houses must remain closed until September 1 pending further action.
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