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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1930
Page
9
A tall distinguished stranger entered a local grocery in Kens and asked for eating apples. After buying a supply he chatted with the clerk and inquired about the clerk’s name. He claimed to have heard the name Myers Y. Cooper and rode southward to an address.
Transfers of oil titles in Ohio and nearby townships unite the Ohio Fuel Gas Company and Logan Gas Company with the Preston Oil Company. The deals cover about 25 000 to 30 000 acres and involve leases in Falls Perry Good Hope Hon Salt Creek Washington Gore and Starr townships, with the signing dated November 31 1929 and records filed with county recorder Dan Lible.
Harley Dailey of Parkersburg was freed from Hocking County Jail after paying the remaining fine from an early year liquor case. He was arrested at Murray on New Year’s Day by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn after a search of the Dailey car found two cases of whisky. Dailey had been held since his arrest on possessing and transporting liquor.
Clarence Primmer, 16, was injured playing basketball at Hanhovel School and taken to Cherrington Hospital. An X-ray showed a fracture of the right clavicle. He is a member of the high school team preparing for a game at week’s end.
The Amite Class V gathered Tuesday afternoon for a church meeting with Mrs. W. A. Leonard leading a brief business session. Miss Math Smith played piano solos, Mrs. Newell Grooms sang with Mrs. Raymond on piano, and a piano trio performed. A group singing session occurred under Mrs. W. N. LaMance, candles and favors marked the two course dinner, with Mrs. M. Waltz as chair and several helpers listed.
Logan police seek a mysterious "Jack the Peeper" active on West Main Street and other areas. An assault weeks ago near the Krieg home is linked to reports of an unidentified man attempting entry, following residents, and evading officers by vanishing when approached.
Logan, Feb 20. Preliminary plans for the summers extension program in Hocking County were discussed Tuesday by W. W. Brownfield and Harold Chambers extension agent. Poultry projects dairying and beef cattle rising were given much consideration as these products are the main farm incomes in the county.
Coroner W. H. Eck rules death of Harry Lane an accidental auto crash. Lane died at Lancaster Hospital Sunday after a post mortem. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. J. G. Spears of Columbus presiding.
Jesse James of this city underwent above the knee amputation at Cherington Hospital after several days of treatment for diabetes. Complications led to the operation and his condition is listed as serious. Police recovered Mr Tennahill’s car stolen Sunday night in Gallpolis.
The price paid for Pennsylvania grade crude in local districts fell 35 cents to 2.45 per barrel, a low mark since World War I, and oil men say the decline will deter rapid development of local fields.
Workmen dig out a large elm near Front Street on Depot Street as part of preparations for a filling station at the northeast corner of the intersection. The work is part of the planned construction in Logan.
Logan announces free notarial service for chamber members with secretary Miss Marie Sines named as eo notary public. Sines received her commission Tuesday and had it recorded with Alfred Campbell, clerk of courts.
Clarence Brooks, foreman for a Hocking County road crew, unearthed a pink eye turtle nest while overturning a clod. Six baby turtles, about the size of a quarter, were brought to town, with several eggs still unhatched in the nest.
Mrs Janet Ramsey suffered a lacerated hand Monday after stepping on a broken milk bottle. She was taken to Cherrington Hospital for glass removal. John 8S Black 62 of Zanesville had surgery for tonsil removal at the same hospital. Delores Elaine Strawn, daughter of Clarence Strawn of Washington DC, admitted for indigestion after illness struck during a hotel visit.
Mrs Albert Schreck hosted the Gli Amici Club on Tuesday with a 6 30 dinner followed by bridge at three tables. High scorers were Mrs Paul Spears Mrs Carl Frenier and Mrs Ray McGovern with Mrs McGovern visiting as a guest.
Harold Chambers extension agent became a member of the Logan Rotary Club after a prior meeting where he was invited. He was a guest two weeks earlier when membership was extended.
Logan February 10 Mrs W N LaMance will lead a women and girls only service at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 3 pm featuring a candy lighting pageant The address titled Girls Do Not Have To Be Old Fashioned To Be Good closes the three week church loyalty crusade The Rev LaMance will preach at morning and evening services
Willis Lehman and wife celebrated their fortieth anniversary at home on Mulberry Street in Logan. Married February 19, 1890 at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage by Rev. T. A. Turner. Witnesses included John Moore Blanche Wright and others. They are parents of Mrs. J. B. Wright Warren Indiana Harry Lehman Logan and Chester Lehman Columbus.
Mrs. Edgar Hillyer and Mrs. Rudy Lortzy of this city were visitors in Lancaster on Wednesday. Barton A. Hall and Forest FE. Weinrich made a business trip to Columbus on Wednesday.
Seven year old Ben Wellman of Mound Street was hit by an Oil truck on Spring Street hill while riding a tricycle. He suffered a compound fracture above the left knee and body bruises, taken to a Columbus hospital for treatment. His condition was reported as improving.
The Evangelist adds Rev Howard F F Nason of Clairborne to assist Rev B E Woodworth for special revival meetings at the Advent Christian Church in Rockbridge. Services start at 7:30 Sunday evening. Nason formerly lived in Los Angeles.
To all who suffer stomach agony gas and indigestion the advertisement touts Daro's Mentha Pepsin as a fast acting remedy. It claims quick relief from gas bloating heaviness heartburn and upset stomach and promises to conquer dyspepsia dizziness nervousness headaches and insomnia caused by stomach disturbance with a pleasant taste and a money back guarantee.
An advertisement extols 8.8.8 as a time tested tonic to raise red blood cell counts, improve strength and health, aid digestion and sleep, and support disease resistance. It claims broad availability in drug stores, urging readers to ask for the larger size for economy.
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