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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1932

Page

5

Soldiers Home Policeman Faces Burglary Trial

James Poling, former Soldier's Home policeman, is charged with burglary and set for trial on March 7 after a judge released a new assignment list. Detectives aided by Chesapeake & Ohio Railway officials trace Poling in connection with a box car robbery.

Logan James Poling Harley M. Whitcraft Poling Joe Farbearn Stanley Sparnow Sandusky Soldiers Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Lee Morris Lancaster

Blossers Rally to Take City League Showdown

Blossers Come Back from a 1 0 deficit to beat Hickmans Bottling Works in three games. T Columber led with 631 total pins while Jones totaled 629 for the losers. Jones had a 247 high game in the opening set.

Logan Mblosser’s Hickman’s Bottling T. Columber Jones Blossers T’. Columber Jong Roberts

Vitamin B in Bran Health Claim Ad

An old Kellogg advertisement touts ALL-BRAN as a source of Vitamin B to tone the intestinal tract and promote elimination. It notes high bulk for bowel exercise and iron, claims twice the usable iron of beef liver, and advises two tablespoons daily to ease constipation with a doctor if unresolved.

Kellogg

Classified Circulation Ads and Local Society Notes

Public notices and classified ad details from The Messenger list contact numbers 6024 and 272 for circulation and society items. The snippet references Clint on Webb Stape as correspondent and directs readers to send notices to the paper for circulation services.

Clinton Webb STAPE 6024 The Messenger Milne

Carbon Hill Girls County Champions Triumph Over Logan

Carbon Hill girls edged Logan 24 to 22 in a tight Logan contest to clinch the Hocking County tournament title for the fourth straight year. Logan battled hard but Carbon Hill’s Red and Black prevailed as the champions.

Carbon Hill Logan Hocking County

Reward Offered for Poisoner in Logan District

A $25 reward posted at Sheriff Sol Ellinger's office seeks tips to catch the poisoner responsible for killing at least a dozen dogs in North Mulberry and North Walnut streets. Among victims are pets of Mayor Elias Bright and Policeman Mon Cook. arrests may follow once located.

Hutchinson undergoes third mastoid operation in Logan

Robert Hutchinson, son of Mrs. Anna Cole of Logan, had another mastoiditis operation at Cherrington Hospital on Thursday. Vern Dicken and Lewis McCray of Nelsonville are recovering from injuries after a slate mine collapse near Nelsonville. Arthur Buck of Columbus is listed in favorable condition after a skull fracture from a Sugar Grove auto crash. Mrs. John Coope of Nelsonville returned home after a hospital operation three weeks ago.

John Coope Nelsonville

Four New Members Join Logan Legion Auxiliary

Logan February report shows four new members admitted this week to the Auxiliary to the Logan Post American Legion. New members are Mrs. C. M. Lever, Mrs. William Patchen, Mrs. William McK. Lehman and Mrs. H. H. Sands.

Probate judge race petitions filed in Logan

Charles C. Achauer, clerk of the election board, reported two completed petitions filed Wednesday in the Probate Judge race. Principal filers were Judge A. M. Ellinger and J. P. Miller.

Showalter Host Fortnightly Bridge Club Gather

Mr and Mrs L K Showalter entertained the Fortnightly Bridge Club at their Mound Street home on Wednesday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs George E Carr. High scores went to Mrs Osman Burke and Cyrus Rochester. Lunch was served by the hostess.

L. K. Showalter Bridge Club Mound Street George E. Carr Osman Burke Cyrus Rochester

Thimble and Art Club Luncheon At Mrs Richey Home

One oclock luncheon hosted the Thimble and Art Club on Wednesday at Mrs C A Richeys South High Street home. Members were entertained and a miscellaneous roll call was presented during the afternoon.

Thimble and Art Club C. A. Richey South High Street

Bright-Goss Nuptials Announced in Covington Ky

Announcement was made Thursday of the marriage of Miss Peccola Ruth Bright daughter of Mayor EB Bright to Denman Goss son of Mr and Mrs Chris Goss of Logan. The ceremony was performed at Covington Kentucky Saturday. The bride is the youngest Bright child and a Logan High School graduate of 1931. The couple will reside in Logan.

Logan Peccola Ruth Bright EB. E. Bright Denman Goss Chris Goss Covington

County Road Work Jobs Sought as Applicants Grow

Logan February 26 Applications for emergency relief road work on the state highway continue at the Chamber of Commerce office. Miss Marie Lines reports more than 1,400 men have filed names. 445 have been called and others are being scheduled at about 35 per week.

Logan Chamber of Commerce Marie Lines

Listings Progress in Taxpayers Inquiries on New Regulations

Logan February 26 Taxpayers submit personal property listings for taxation with steady progress. W S Yau auditor reports continued help from deputies. Returns due by March 31. Many seek guidance on features of the new law.

Logan W. S. Yaw

Relief pledges payments organized in Logan

Logan county arrangements set to receive pledge payments after Judge Ellingner resigns as General Relief Committee chair. Barton A. Hall chosen to succeed him. George C. Hengst treasurer to collect funds, then turn them over to George E. Carr treasurer for a convenient payment location.

Greens Run P T A Show Draws Packed House

The Greens Run school auditorium was filled to capacity for a Greens Run P T A minstrel and entertainment. Mrs D H Cannon served as interlocutor and numerous women performed including Mrs Fred Leake Mrs W H Fierbaugh Mrs Jennie Smith Mrs Effie Cartwright Mrs Effie Ross and Doris Fierbaugh Ada Leake and Bernice Hipscher with piano numbers by Mary Sayre and Glenn Cannon. Proceeds benefit P T A work. Miners of White Ash Mine No 69 Bailey Run to meet.

Chauncey Greens Run Women of the Parent-Teacher Association D. H. Cannon Fred Leake W. H. Fierbaugh Jennie Smith Effie Cartwright Effie Ross Lena Bratka Doris Fierbaugh Ada Leake Bernice Hipscher Mary Sayre Glenn Cannon Sam Witham Virginia MacQuade Lorena Mae Sisson Millfield

Sprague Convalesces in Chauncey After Illness

Feb 26 update from Chauncey reports Dr. Warren V. Sprague in White Cross Hospital Columbus much improved and likely to return home in a week or ten days. Mrs. Sprague and daughter Florida have returned to Chauncey. Grandson John Stack, living in Chauncey and attending Chauncey schools, is recovering from influenza.

Chauncey Warren V. Sprague White Cross Hospital Columbus

Mrs Earich Visits Trimble with Ill Health

Mrs Frances Earich of Millfield spends the week in Trimble with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs M E Christman. She has been in ill health for several days and plans to return home Saturday.

Chauncey Frances Earich Millfield Trimble M. E. Christman

Williamson Family Sighting in Chauncey and Athens Visit

Mr and Mrs James Williamson Sr of Columbus and their daughter Mrs Owen of Chicago are in Athens for a two day visit with George Williamson and James Williamson Jr. They called on Mrs Williamson's sister in Glouster Thursday night.

Chauncey James Williamson Columbus Mrs. Owen Chicago Athens George Williamson James Williamson, Jr

Will of Elizabeth Young Divides Perry Township Estate

In Logan on February 26 probate court heard the will of Elizabeth Young. Bequests of 200 dollars were made to Luella Hedges Effie Shaffer and Edward K Young. Remainder divided equally between daughters Carlotta and Ora May Young. Will dated September 13 1927 with Charles H Drinkle and Edith L Thompson as witnesses.

Logan Elizabeth Young Perry Township Luella Hedges Effie Shaffer Edward K. Young Carlotta Ora May Young Charles H. Drinkle Edith L. Thompson

Marriage License for Wallace Dane and Venus Phillips

Wallace Dane 23 a miner of Long Street and Venus Phillips 18 of New Pittsburg obtain a marriage license. Dane is the son of Mr and Mrs Lank Dane and Phillips is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Phillips.

Wallace Dane Longstreth Lank Dane Venus Phillips New Pittsburg Albert Phillips

Mine Workers Gather for Crucial Saturday Assembly

At Gauncey the WHI held an important meeting at the mine Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock. All men off this mine are urged to attend.

Ugauncey WHI

Lantz Funeral Held At Trimble In Chauncey

The funeral of William Lants was conducted by Rev. G. B. Courtney at Trimble Church of Christ Thursday afternoon. Seven granddaughters and five other grandchildren served as pallbearers as a Quartet from Chauncey sang three hymns. Interment was at Sands Cemetery in Trimble. The SO year old widower survives along with five daughters, a brother and sisters.

Chauncey G. B. Courtney Trimble Church Sands Trimble Gowa Santa

Kecks Attend Columbus Funeral of Mrs Shelton

Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. George Keck and daughter Miss Fauline Keck traveled to Columbus on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. John R. Shelton, the aunt of Mrs. Keck.

Chauncey George Keck Fauline Keck Columbus

Christian Woman's Bible Class Meets in Chauncery

Mrs Watt Ferrel hosted the Chauncery Church of Christ Christian Woman's Bible Class gathering on High Street. Mrs Brookins presided, with devotion led by Mrs Rankin and worship/study by Miss Helen Howard. Social hour included contests won by Mrs Knode and Miss Howard. a collation was served.

Chauncey Watt Ferrer High Street Christian Woman's Bible Class Chauncery Church of Christ Brookins Peter Rankin John Shafer Helen Howard Knode Miss Howard Fostesa B. Fr. Ferrel Frank Sands Alice Nye J. O. Ferrel B. F. Ferrel Frank Millington Charles Sweeney Harvey Nye

Corn Theft Reported in Chauncey Area

Joseph Bryan of Chauncey reports several bushels of corn stolen from a corn crib on the Mike Wut ran place north of Chauncey Monday night. The incident was reported from Chauncey on February 26.

Chauncey Man Chauncey Joseph Bryan Ryan Mike

Ruth Ann Coe Celebrates Second Birthday at Chauncey

Ruth Ann Coe daughter of Mr and Mrs John Coe Albany observed her second birthday with a family dinner at grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Lands Chauncey. Lucinda Lands baked the cake as lighted candles marked the occasion. Present were Frank Lands family Kenneth Lands two children John Coe and daughter and others.

Chauncey Ruth Ann Coe John Coe Albany Prank Lands Cain Wes Lucinda Lands Frank Lands Kenneth Lands Ruth Ann

Injury to 12 year old in Millfield on farm incident

George Kish aged 12 of Millfield suffered a severe injury to his left hand when a fork tine pierced his palm during a Ray mow. He was treated at the Millfield physician’s office. His mother is Mrs. George Kish, who lost her husband and two sons in the Millfield mine disaster 15 months ago.

Chauncey George Kish Millfield

Party for Parents and Junior Department Teachers

The Sunday School Methodist Church junior department hosts a party in the church basement on Friday night from 7 o'clock until after, aiming to connect teachers with parents and help parents become acquainted with the teachers and the program.

The Methodist Church

Sundar Screen Department Overseen By Teachers

Parents urged to cooperate in organizing and building the Sundar Screen project. Junior Department teachers include Miss Laura Brigg Miss Margaret McCutcheon Miss Annabelle Haller Mrs Kirk and S Haller with EB Fults and Bert Pulier. Mrs W R Drake led music and Miss Mary Carolyn Clatter was pianist.

Laura Brigg Margaret McCutcheon Annabelle Haller Kirk Haller EB Fults Bert Pulier W. RK. Drake Mary Carolyn Clatter

Construction Advances on South Bridge North Abutment

Concrete pouring on sidewalks and coping of the new South Bridge north abutment began this morning. The abutment concrete work is nearly complete except for handrails to be poured later. Dirt is being removed from the cofferdam for the Bol site. Afterward 271 permanent wood piles will be driven inside the cofferdam to support the concrete structure.

New South Bridge Thia

Where Does She Get Her Pep

An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a harmless stimulant to energize tired adults. It claims the remedy boosts liver activity, aids digestion, and relieves bilious spells and headaches with a daily dose of the senna-based laxative.

Oe Qrugeiet Dr. Caldwell

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Soldiers Home Burns Archer Woolever Thompson Leasure Wollett Meldrim and St. Clair Adcock Hocking Valley Brick Company Kleinschmidt and McCullough Larimer Bright-Goss Mayor Logan Man S. Hradfield, Jr Chauncey, Millfield, the Plains White Ash Bailey Run Sprague Lantz Sands Cemetery Trimbie Farmer’s Cash Feed Store W. Union Street Armaniila Pabst’s College Inn Nat. Bis. Co. Choc Littlers’ Bakery Albany Child Lee Cox Old Reliable Coffee Florida Rome Jack Horner DeLux Peaches Vesper Twin Peak Tomatoes Land O’ Lakes W. Peck Caldwell
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