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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1932

Page

12

Former Hacking Official Pleads Guilty in Intoxication Case

Logan February report shows Constable John Bell and Tom Nash charged with intoxication, Arnold Roush charged with furnishing whisky. Bell and Nash pleaded guilty while Bell awaits hearing next Monday evening. Roush's plea and later actions follow a January 22 incident at Roush's home. Bell formerly headed police under Mayor Elias Bright and is currently a constable and night watchman amid ongoing civil service and election disputes.

Logan John Bell Tom Nash Arnold Roush Elias Bright Bell Nash Roush Bright Lew Reynolds Wash Notestone Cook

King Avenue Choir to Give Sacred Concert at Local Church

Herbert Huffman will lead the King Avenue Methodist Episcopal Choir in a sacred concert at Logan's Methodist Episcopal Church next Wednesday. The three year old central Ohio group has earned prestige with honors from the Jackson Eisteddfod and the Talbott Cup at Ithaca New York., competing with 76 choruses from the central United States.

Logan Herbert Huffman King Avenue Central United States

Parents at School See Kiddies Working Night

Logan, Feb 19. About 200 parents attended a Wednesday night session at Senior and Junior High schools to observe their children’s curricular work. The Parent-Teacher organization arranged the event with no special program, aiming to show parents classroom progress.

Logan

Designates Tax Aides LOGAN

Several deputy assessors designated by Auditor W. S. Yaw assist taxpayers in filing personal tax returns under the new law. The aides have received three weeks of instruction and are versed in the law. Taxpayers started listing personal property last Monday and will do so through March 31. Assistants named include Fred Surgen John Dougherty C N White Pearl Ralston Oscar Tom Riverett Jacoby and Nelson Hankinson.

Pearl Ralston Oscar Tom Riverett Jacoby Nelson Hankigon

Logan Cow Butchers Hunted by Sheriff

Logan, Feb 19. Sheriff Ellinger and Deputy Farbearn pursued a reported theft of a heifer raised by Henry Dodds. Tracks led to a head and hide found, but no carcass or thief. Dodds reports this is the third meat theft in two years.

Logan Lo] Ellinger Joe Farbearn Henry Dodds Mr. Dodds

Logan Masons Invited to St Bernard Council Inspection

Logan Masons have received an invitation from St Bernard Council Masons of Nelsonville to be their guests on February 22 for the annual inspection. A large delegation is expected to travel.

Masons Logan Logan Masons St. Bernard Council Masons of Nelsonville

Sewing Circle Dinner Hosted by Mrs Anthony Toerner

Mrs Anthony Toerner hosted the Sewing Circle with a dinner at her home on South Mulberry Street aided by Mrs Dil Sanderson and Mrs Garry Bartlett Tuesday evening.

Anthony Toerner Dil Sanderson Garry Bartlett South Mulberry Street

Miss Mildred Collins Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Miss Mildred Collins entertained the Chummy Bridge Club at her home on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs. Don Brandon and Mrs. Willard Lyke. Miss Josephine Judy held high score at bridge. Lunch was served at the close of play.

Mildred Collins Don Brandon Willard Lyke Josephine Judy

Republicans Form State Advisory Committee in Ohio

Columbus Feb 19 The Republican party leaders unveil a 131 member State Advisory Committee to strengthen the party. Anticipated sharp primary fight noted as reason for aggressive action. C W Seiberling Akron rubber maker elected chairman. Louis H Brush Salem publisher chosen treasurer and William H Miller Columbus secretary.

Columbus Republican Party Ohio C. W. Seiberling Rubber Akron Louis H. Brush Salem William H. Miller

Rama the new remedy claims to cure rheumatism

An advertisement touts Rama as a liver kidney and blood remedy that removes poisons causing rheumatism through natural elimination. It promises pain relief from the first day and a money back guarantee if it does not free muscles and joints from stiffness and swelling.

Rama

Civil War Veteran Lewis Barker Dies in Indiana

Logan February 19 relatives report the death of Lewis Barker 92 a Civil War veteran in Danville Indiana He was born in Hocking County and had lived in Indiana since the war He visited his native county often where his brother FE E Barker lives the brother went to Danville for the funeral Mrs Clara Wright of Columbus is a sister

Logan Danville Ind Lewis Barker Hocking County

Vehicle registrations show rise and shortfall in 1932

Logan reports over 2 000 passenger cars registered for 1932 with about 200 trucks, per Harry S. Smith deputy registrar for Hocking County. The count trails last year by about 200 cars, with April first and plate reductions expected to close the gap. Owners visit the office daily for licenses.

Logan Harry S. Smith Hocking County Smith

Minstrel at Murray City draws about four hundred

Approximately 400 people attended the Logan Post American Legion minstrel at the Opera House in Murray City on Wednesday evening under the Murray City Post. This fourth performance drew favorable comment in Ward Township. Funds from the show were given to the Murray City Post to support a relief program.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Opera House Murray City Murray City Post Ward Township

Illnesses and surgeries at Cherrington Hospital

In Logan, Mrs. Edward Cooke remains ill at Cherrington Hospital after two blood transfusions with a third planned. Gene Kinnison of Murray City had a bead removed from his ear. Mrs. E. J. Bateman of Nelsonville recovers well after an appendectomy. Mrs. John Hood of Gore is admitted for treatment. Mrs. Clinton Huston near Logan has returned home after a major operation three weeks ago and is recovering.

E. J. Bateman Nelsonville John Hood Gore Clinton Huston Logan

Eloise Hammon Improves After Illness Battle

Logan report states Eloise Hammon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hammon, is improving after an illness of two weeks that began with influenza and developed into pneumonia.

Logan Eloise Hammon Harry Hammon

Hemroid claims cure for internal piles by Dr Leonhardt

The ad argues piles stem from poor lower bowel blood circulation and that external treatments fail. It promotes Dr J S Leonhardt’s Hemroid as an internal medicine that restores circulation, heals affected tissue, and offers a money back guarantee if all piles are not ended.

Incumbent Samuel M. Johnson Seeks Probate Bench

Major Johnson filed his petition for renomination to be probate judge of Athens County. He notes the court’s growing importance with rising case numbers from added jurisdiction by the State Legislature. He previously practiced law in Athens for 15 years after residing in Trimble Township.

Samuel M. Johnson Major Johnson Athens County Trimble Township Athens

Poor Relief Discussed at Athens Girls Meeting

The Women's League luncheon at Hotel Berry formed a committee to plan a dormitory and housing drive. Anne Wobus leads the panel with Ida Rowland and others guiding sub committees. Mrs. O. C. Bird urged aid for relief, citing hunger cases where children lacked meals and warm clothing, risking school attendance.

Athens County Women's League Berry The League Anne Wobus Lindley Hall Ida Rowland Nellie Kapp Lurene Brown Mary Harwick 0. C. Bird Dirs Birdlag

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