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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1932

Page

10

Seven Loads of Produce Donated to Hocking Relief

Falls and Washington Townships residents contributed seven truckloads of wheat vegetables canned fruits chickens and other articles to the Geral Relief Committee for joint distribution. The stock will augment Logan’s relief drive and aid residents of Hocking County until work and employment return. Carefully supervised distribution aims to serve county residents only and prevent nonresidents from receiving aid.

Logan Falls Washington Townships Geral Relief Committee Ers Hocking County

ZEMO Clears Pimples and Skin Irritations Quickly

An advertisement touts ZEMO as a soothing antiseptic that relieves pimples rashes and itching. It claims twenty years of relief and offers 5c 1 and 1 25 Extra Strength for obstinate cases with druggists selling the product.

Classified Circulation Ad Notice from Clinton Webb

Local notice seeks readers for society and locals column and requests classified ads for The Messenger. D Y Milne listed for circulation inquiries with phone contact 272 and 6024 for telephone service.

Clinton Webb The Messenger D.Y. Milne

More Men Called Out for Road Work in Hocking County

In Logan on February 23, Orla Wolfe the county engineer announced 36 men were called to road work after Washington’s Birthday commemorations. He said a larger number would work Tuesday under the stagger system and a new daily duty roster would start at Murray City with rotation to share the workload. Rosters are also in operation at Carbon Hill and Logan.

Hocking County Logan Hocking Washington Orla Wolfe Carbon Hill

Logan Chamber of Commerce Leader Named Relief Chairman

Barton A. Holl, longtime Logan Chamber of Commerce head, appointed chair of the Governor's Relief Committee in Hocking County, succeeding Judge A. M. Ellinger who resigned last week. Adjutant General Frank Henderson announced the move late last week. Holl had served on the committee for several months.

Logan Barton A. Holl Logan Chamber of Commerce Governor’s Relief Committee Hocking County A. M. Ellinger Frank Henderson Holt

Auto Crash Near Logan Ends With Minor Injuries

Logan report states John Green of Gloucester drove an automobile when another vehicle operated by a man believed to have fled caused a collision. No serious injuries were reported and authorities investigated the incident.

Brown sought for questioning after collision near Columbia

Sheriff Sol Ellinger investigated a collision near Columbia involving William Brown and is trying to locate Brown for questioning after Sunday afternoon.

William Brown Columbia Sol Ellinger Brown

Shoe Factory Bowlers Beat Kroger Team From Columbus

In Logan on Sunday Shoe Factory bowlers from the City League defeated Kroger's Columbus team in two of three games and led by 174 pins in total. W. E. Brehm top scored for the locals with 607 pins while Lessien led Kroger with 613.

Logan Shoe Factory Kroger Columbus W. E. Brehm Lessien

Rural Schools Immunized In Hocking County Visit

Dr. W. B. Lacock visited rural districts in Hocking County to complete the immunization program. Pupils at Carnes West Logan Ball Nickel Plate Calico Ridge Webb Summit Gore Oroville Sand Run and several Schools No 2 5 7 8 Shaw Smith Chapel Laurel Run Mt Zion Campbell Coonville Starr Tick Ridge received vaccines during the late week visits.

Shaw and Smith Chapel Green Township Laurel Run Mt. Zion Campbell, Coonville Starr Tick Ridge Starr Township

Death of Murphy Lamented at Logan

Logan officials mourn J L Murphy described as the driving force behind valley industry. A Logan Chamber of Commerce delegation planned to attend final rites in Columbus. Attendees included Harold W Larimer Ford Hack Noah Robey Sarton A Hall and J R Ralston. Plant reopening, if delayed, is not expected to worsen unemployment relief.

Logan J. L. Murphy Hocking Valley Logan Chamber of Commerce Columbus Harold W. Larimer Don 8 Ford Hack Noah Robey Sarton A. Hall J. R. Ralston Murphy

Attend Services By Patriotic Groups At Church

A Logan report notes a delegation from the American Legion and Auxiliary attended a Sunday evening service at St. Paul Protestant Episcopal Church. A George Washington Bicentennial program under Rev. C. M. Lever featured Frank Walters presenting Church Life of Washington. Barton A. Holl gave a second talk on Washington's death and funeral.

Washington's Birthday Observed Quietly in Logan

Washington's birthday was celebrated in Logan with most businesses open except banks. Schools were dismissed and clubs held programs. A uniform flag display decorated Main Street while many homes and public buildings displayed the U S colors.

Washington Logan Main Street United States

Birthday Party Observed By Local Residents

Mrs. Tom Krieg of this city and Mrs. Walter Carnes of Columbus observed their birthdays Sunday with a dinner party at Mrs. Krieg's home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carnes and two children of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Paschall Tigner and son Robert of Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson of Logan, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wilson and Mrs. Wurtzman of Glouster.

Tom Krieg Walter Carnes Columbus

Birthday Party for 76th Birthday of W P Heft

Miss Ruth Heft hosted a surprise Sunday party at their North Wood Street home for her father W P Heft on his 76th birthday. Patriotic colors graced the table with a red white and blue cake featuring the number 76. Ruth read an original poem dedicating to her father before dinner. Guests included Mrs Heft, Miss Rose Heft, and Mr and Mrs C B E Brehm and daughter Violet, Logan and Mrs J H Bowman and daughter Matie and son Charles of Columbus.

Ruth Heft W. P. Heft North Wood Street Miss Heft Mr. Heft

Diana Dollar Arrives in New York from Europe

Diana Dollar, young daughter of steamship magnate R Stanley Dollar, arrives in New York from Europe. The photo captures her modish look and a stylish beret as she steps off the plane.

One Dollar Diana Dollar R. Stanley Dollar New York Europe

Rotary meeting hears talk on the Humanness of Washington

Walter Haas, member of the Junior High Faculty, spoke to the McArthur Rotary Club about the Humanness of Washington. He was accompanied to the neighboring city by Barton A. Holl.

Logan McArthur Rotary Club Walter Haas Washington Haas Barton A. Holl

Beggar Found Dead After Passing Shoppers

In Evansville a tattered beggar leaned near a downtown building and died as passersby offered little concern. Fruit peddler Long Higdon identified the man as Mike Healy but the figure gave no reply.

Evansville Ind U.P Long Higdon Mike Healy Mike Healy

Make This Model at Home Dainty Pattern 2293

Advertising copy for Anne Adams sewing pattern 2293 with step by step diagrams. Describes a child dress with bias bound edges, sizes 4 to 12, fabric and binding yardage, price fifteen cents per pattern, and a spring catalog offer. Includes ordering details and mail address for The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Agnes

Relic Hats and Historic Displays in Athens Windows

Reporter visits Finsterwalds Millinery on Court Street to view a George Washington’s birthday exhibit. The display features 19th century bonnets and hats, relics from 1812 to 1862, a 150-year-old Windsor chair, old books, and a 1789 natural history volume, with owner notes and provenance from local residents.

Athens Court Street George Washington Finsterwald Miss Finsterwald

Antiquities Highlight Ohio University Exhibits in Athens

A display in McHenry and Sisler shows quilts covers and historic fabrics from Civil War era to Colonial times. Notable pieces include a green white quilt by Rachael Hammond Mills and daughter, a red beige knit wrap from 1845, a paisley shawl over a century old, and a quilt of Elizabeth Anderson Jones loaned by Helen Crawford. The exhibit also features Peterson's Magazine from 1870 and a 1519 dated letter about a legislator election.

H. L. Atkinson Lillie Nicol Helen E. Crawford Windsor F. R. Reid England George Washington Century Bound Rachael Hammond Mills Elizabeth Anderson Jones Helen EB. Crawford Glouster

Rabbi Issues New Decalogue for Marriage

New York February 23 Rabbi Jerome M Lawn issues a Ten Commandments of Marriage. The list urges couples to keep courtship alive, admit faults, confide, respect each other’s families, avoid adultery, live within means, and stay active in their house of worship.

New York U.P Jerome M. Lawn Lawn

Smoking Doesn't Hurt Denison Men Students

Granville February 23 Smoking does not handicap Denison University men students medical authorities here have found Of 50 men selected at random

Denison

Freshman Smoking and Growth Findings at College

University data show 36 of freshmen do not smoke, 10 are habitual smokers, and four smoke occasionally. Average freshman age is 18 with women 5'4" and 114 pounds while men are 5'10" and 146 pounds. Girls gain little height or weight in college, but boys grow physically and mentally.

Veterans to Meet in Knights Hall Tuesday

Athens County Camp No 78 and Auxiliary No 64 of the United Spanish War Veterans will hold a meeting Tuesday night in the Knights of Pythias Hall. announcement said.

Athens County United Spanish War Veterans Knights of Pythias

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hocking Relief Committee Holl Ellinger Zenners Shoe Factory Howson Dolly Ee Ciecessitenincaa Civic Episcopal Church Eleanor Hazeltine J. R. Harvey West Washington Street George Paul Spring Albany Jane Dailey William Penn Fred Ellis Peter Ohio University Elijah Hatch McHenry and Sisler the Tobacco Co Sue Carol Hollywood Sue Universal Walter Winchell Zia
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