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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1932
Page
10
Taxpayers in LoGaN learn about a listing of personal property at a 7:00 p m meeting in the Courthouse Auditorium. The Farm Bureau sponsors the sessions across districts to explain changes in the next tax law.
A vintage drug ad promises Cascara Quinine will knock a cold in hours with a money back guarantee if it fails. It advises taking two tablets with water, easing pain and congestion, and claims to restore alertness for a quick return to work at minimal cost.
Public notice style item from The Messenger notes classified ads for circulation and social notices. Names Clinton Webb and Y Milne appear as contacts for services and circulation queries in the local paper.
W. 8. Yaw, the auditor, cooperates with the group and has promised a speaker for tonight's meeting.
In Logan on February 15 report frogs appeared near Glouster after an Odd Fellows meeting. Jim Nelson Willis Lehman Bigger Huls and Alonzo Holzschuh spotted several frogs while returning home, their car headlights catching the animals.
Cy Hansley is named janitor at the Courthouse for the next two weeks, following a schedule set by the Commissioners months ago. He assumed duties as assistant custodian Saturday after J B Humphrey completed a prior two-week turn.
The Rev. James K. Fields officiated at a wedding joining Thomas Conner, 64, machinist, Logan, and Cora E. Turner, 57, housekeeper, Logan. Also present were Leslie F. Elick, 26, laborer, Sugar Grove, son of Amos Elick, and Mabel J. Mathias, 18, of Rockbridge, daughter of Ross Mathias.
At a Friday meeting in Logan, commissioners announced Pine Road in Salt Creek Township is now part of the County Highway system and will be put on this year’s maintenance program. They will cover part of the right of way cost in Laurelville for a new bridge as part of the emergency relief program, with the state covering the rest. The Sand Run New Straitsville Road will receive summer maintenance attention.
Mrs. Claude Hammon entertained members of the Li Amici Club at her North Mulberry Street home Thursday evening. During the game Mrs. C. L. Abell held high cards and refreshments followed the bridge session.
Members of the Fortnightly Bridge Club gathered at the North After home of Mr and Mrs Osman Burke. After the play the hostess served lunch. Mrs Anna Van Auer was a club guest.
Mrs. Warner Wright entertained at a Saturday evening dinner for her guests Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McLane of Spencer West Virginia. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Atha and Mrs. C. W. Phillips.
An inspection of Logan water works was conducted last week as part of a Federal program. The sanitary engineer did not report to local officials but said a written report would be sent within a few days.
Logan reports the Eleventh District politics heating up with endorsements for state and district candidates. Edwin J. Ricketts is favored for Congress again, while David Lewis and Thomas White are named as possible contenders. Harry Weaver faces opposition, and Milton Scott may challenge for a second term. Hoover delegates dominate locally. Clarence J. Brown is favored for governor with Ingalls and Cooper also discussed.
Mrs. Lester Risch presented a paper on The Spirit of America as Expressed in Its Literature to the Tourist Club on Thursday afternoon. The club program featured her discussion of national writings and their reflection of American character.
At Mrs. Alfie C. Atha home a club session included topics on Lincoln during roll call. A four hand piano piece Love's Dream by Lirst was played by Mrs. Lucy Bowen and Mrs. Howard DL Atha followed by Nellie Adams performing Scottish Legend. Floral table decorations featured forget me nots carnations and sweet peas during a three course dinner.
In Logan on Friday night Schorr starred for Judy Grocers, totaling 666 pins to guide a three game victory over Hickman’s Hat tling Works. Smith added 603 pins, the only other bowler to hit that mark. opponents struggled, posting a poor second game.
Logan on February 15 reports eighteen candidates filed for the Democratic primary for county commissioner. Election board clerk Charles C. Achauer announced Ira Angle as a new entrant, with Angle a Logan resident. A further candidate entry followed.
H. G. Webster of Long Fottom notes 15 000 bushels of fruit last year and 5 000 bushels of his delicious apples priced at 1 50 per bushel while other sales cover expenses. He holds 75 acres of orchard and cites a satisfactory outlook for Delirious and Rome Beauty varieties this year.
Catherine O Neil of Long Bottom celebrates her eighty four years on February 8. She tends her home, chops wood, walks a mile and a half to shop, and half a mile for mail. Eight children survive, three in Montana, two in Pennsylvania, three in Meigs County. Her husband died four years ago.
The Democrat primary for Probate Judge grows to eight hopefuls with five Democrats. Clarence Skinner, a young farmer and school teacher from Falls Township, indicated his intention on the day in question.
An advertisement states Peterson's Ointment relieves itching soreness and bleeding piles, heals the affected parts, and makes piles vanish. A box is priced at 35 cents in drug stores.
A boy was blown from a porch into the yard during a rainstorm and received rescue. He was drenched but fed by the sewing club after the incident.
M. A. Adams and his son Rarpn continue to operate an old water pond mill in Meigs County along with a sawmill nearby, maintaining local milling activity.
Mr and Mrs C A Ritchey of Keno announce the birth of an eight pound son born recently. The family name and hometown are given with the infant’s birth announcement.
In New Haven on February 15 Nikolai Sokoloff, famed leader of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, was celebrated by Yale School of Music patrons who funded his study after he rose from tenement roots to international praise. He returned as conductor of the renowned orchestra, drawing applause from the town’s elite.
The Weather Bureau predicts rain at the week's start and again Thursday or Friday in the Ohio Valley. Cold spell Tuesday followed by warmer conditions Thursday and Friday, with slightly cooler temperatures at week’s end.
The Lodi Parent-Teacher Association will meet Tuesday evening February 16 at the School Auditorium to celebrate Founders Day with a birthday party. Mrs. O C Bird will speak and an oyster supper for the school will be held.
Johnny Sisk known as Big Train led Marquette Golden Avalanche in scoring over two varsity seasons. In 1931 he tallied 58 points from seven touchdowns and 11 extra points after conversions.
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