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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1931
Page
4
Logan report shows three sets of twins born this month to Hocking County families. Greendale couple James Molihan welcome twin daughters. Boyd Wright of this city adds a boy and a girl. Gore couple Howard Burgé sa reports twin sons.
Editor Messenger notes increasing car speeds endangering drivers and the public. Calls for laws or measures to curb wreckless cars, improve road safety, and hold drivers responsible for damages. urges thoughtful action to reduce accidents on Athens roads. Athens Ohio February 28, 1931.
Logan report states Clyde Hashman a 32 year old janitor at the New Pittsburgh School Building died of apoplexy. Coroner J P Miller ruled the death and investigated after he was found by his wife in a hallway. he left behind a widow four children and funeral plans pending.
Banquet in Banquet room draws large crowd as Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters honor Founders Day Uncle Bill Schooler editor of the Pythian Press gives a slide talk touring the Pythian Home in Springfield Rev A A Beavley of New Concord speaks Music by the Harden Orchestra and dance numbers by M B Nes and W W Harden Box supper bridge and dancing conclude the evening
Funeral services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Stewart Avenue Columbus at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon for Floyd Preston who died Monday morning after being stricken on a train Sunday evening en route from Logan. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Columbus.
Logan Feb 25 Grooms Drugs won three games in a postponed City League match against Logan Transfers. Sparnon led the runners with 584 pins including a 238 in game two while Weinrich added 222 in his second game. Transfers totaled 739 789 735 for the series.
Ernie Reynolds files for divorce in Common Pleas Court alleging neglect and cruelty against wife Reynolds. They wed in Spencer West Virginia on Sept 20 1924 and have two children. Defendant now in West Virginia, accused of leaving with another man he met in Nelsonville. Plaintiff, employed with irregular hours, seeks custody and divorce.
Mrs. William Lehman hosted a party for her son William who turned seven. Lilly Bryan won the contest as guests enjoyed games and a two course lunch with heart shaped favors. Attending were Dock Brown Wally Mays Glendon Shriner Billy Bryan Pat McNallen Bob McConnell Phil Matheny Bob Alexander Daniel Bowers Ray Lohr and the birthday boy.
Members of the H. D. Atha Sun fay School Class of the Methodist Episcopal Church held a meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Keck with 19 attending. After a business session a social tour was held with three contests. Winners were Mrs. Keck Miss Marie Lines and Mrs. Joe Phillips. A spread was enjoyed. Billy Goodlive was a guest.
John George Taylor an 8 year old piano tuner said his trade was ruined by wireless and graphophones after being sent to prison for obtaining money by fraud.
Logan on Tuesday saw a man in a straw hat marking the approach of spring. The scene joins other warm weather signs like marble playing roller skating kite flying and robins reported in town.
A Logan Post American Legion Auxiliary meeting on Monday evening included committee members Mrs. Walter Leonard Mrs. Arthur Dollmatsch Mrs. Hugh Meldrim Mrs. Harry Sweazy and Mrs. Harry Mock. Reports from Columbus presidents and secretaries were presented by Mrs. Lucy Nill Mrs. Irma Powers and Mrs. Bertha Oberle.
P A Pathe president of the Cincinnati Shoe Company and H Grossman met Industrial Fund Trustees in Logan on Monday to discuss reopening the Logan Shoe factory idle for a year. No definite announcement followed the talks.
Information reached Logan that Roscoe Hansel formerly of this city bought The Urbana Press and would assume management immediately. Hansel, after leaving the Democrat Sentinel, was with the Ohio Newspaper Association in Columbus and plans to stay in Columbus for now. The Urbana Press is a semi weekly publication.
George FE Carr Logan superintendent leaves for Detroit Sunday to attend a National Education Association convention. James E Frew joins him Monday. they plan to return by Wednesday. Also noted are visits by Barton A Hall and Walker L Franks, a new Logan Chamber member W R Brandt, and Wanda Robey of Murray City ill with scarlet fever prompting a Health Department quarantine.
Russell W. Rutledge of McArthur was cited into Probate Court by Judge A M Ellinger on request of J P Miller administrator of the estate of Sarah T Culbertson. Rutledge was questioned about stocks held by Mrs Culbertson at her death and claimed the stocks were a gift to him prior to death. The case was continued until 1 pm next Monday with Rutledge represented by John C Pettit and the administrator by Edwin D Ricketts. The estate reportedly held about 175 shares of stock.
In Logan on North Orchard Street the Church of the Nazarene reports rapid growth led by Rev. F B Frederick and Rev. Walter Chanay. From 26 members moved to a new church. Sunday School rose from 40 to 304 with about 125 conversions in two weeks of revival services assisted by Russell Carpenter and Chanay. Services begin at 7 15 p m each evening.
Will of Hannah McLain admitted to probate. Will of Almira Baker admitted to probate with hearing set February 27. Will of Laura Dillinger admitted to probate.
Donald Harkins was indicted for perjury by the Athens County Grand Jury at a recent session. Judge 8S. M. Johnson of the Athens County Juvenile Court placed him on a suspended sentence at the Boys' Industrial School in Lancaster pending his good behavior.
Langsville update lists Artie Gardner visiting with her mother Hattie Gardner this week. Clarence Hoffman moved his family to the Eli Steele farm in Hanesville now owned by Mrs. S. V. Dyke of Danville. Mrs. Pharley Siders and Powellton visitors stay with Mr. and Mrs. M. & Phelps. Junior Pierce ill with smallpox. Whitmer and Doris, Helen, Blanche Miner and Mrs. John Bland attended a Jackson picture show. Harry Pierce’s car wrecked near the railway crossing after failing a curve. Carl Miller, Athens student returning home Monday, improved. Stout School canceled classes Tuesday due to the teacher’s father’s illness.
A vintage ad claims youthful vitality comes from active bowels and liver. It touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentler calomel substitute by toning the liver and cleansing the system, noting the olive color and affordable prices.
Frederick Warde, 80, veteran dean of American stage actors, shares lessons learned in 63 years of acting. He says modesty is a crime and urges men not to be modest, noting a lack of humor harms life and friendships. He expects more fun in the next 20 years.
In Shawnee the girls were defeated 13 to 2 by New Straitsville ending their county tournament run. The Shawnee boys won all their games and earned a large silver cup with green glass handles, the first boys cup here in nine years.
Treasurer I W BE Moler announces tax rates for Athena County with state and county levies listed, including penalties for late payment. Eight percent penalty on delinquent property taxes, ten percent on unpaid real estate taxes, and instructions to mail payments and receipts with stamped envelopes. Office hours and contact details provided.
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