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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1930

Page

7

Prisoners to Be Sent to Dayton Workhouse

Logan council adopts a year long contract with Dayton Workhouse to confine mayor's court prisoners at $1 per day. Prisoners have been sent to Hocking County Jail at 80 cents daily. Chevy Lane driveway to Logan High School field is to be abandoned to expand the athletic field. An equalization report on Isaac Vaneuren street Assessment was rejected 4 to 8 prompting a new committee to hear the case.

Logan Dayton Hocking County Chevy Lane Logan High School Isaac Vaneuren C. Wood Bowen John Wellman John W. Wolfe Samuel Wrightsell

Bell Not Yet Arraled. Affidavit Filed

Bell has not been arraigned yet despite an affidavit being filed, with no court appearance reported. The filing indicates ongoing preliminary steps in the case and no updated scheduling information available.

Bell

Dinner for Sister Susie Club at Moore restaurant

Mrs. C. F. Shonk entertained the Sister Susie Club with a three course dinner at the Moore restaurant. After the meal the group went to the hostess home on South Mulberry Street where social diversions were enjoyed. Mrs. tiovies was a guest.

C. F. Shonk Sister Susie Club Moore South Mulberry Street Tiovies

Man’s Extended District Stay Hints at Work Ties

A fragment suggests he must remain in the district for several months for work duties, indicating an extended stay near his workplace and potential routine impact.

Judge Fines Waltz for Resisting Officer in Lancaster

Logan February 27 Judge A M Ellinger of the Probate Court sentenced Joe Waltz of Lancaster for resisting an officer during an arrest. The judge stressed respect for officers and imposed a $125 fine plus costs for the serious offense.

Federal prisoners not to come here

Logan February 27. Sheriff W R Lloyd said six federal prisoners planned for Hocking County Jail have been dropped by the government. He cited a 75 cent daily feed rate for county inmates as the reason for the abandonment, noting this is the second such attempt in a year and that prior crowding left no room for federal prisoners.

Logan Hocking County W. R. Lloyd Thefficer

Wonn Candidate Logan in Sheriff Primary Race

James Wonn Republican announces plan to seek sheriff nomination in the primaries as the second GOP entrant. Democrats have not yet announced, but several consider entering the race.

Logan James Wonn

Revival Services Extended at Rockbridge Advent Church

Revival services at the Advent Christian Church in Rockbridge will continue for a week. In Woodworth, the pastor, is assisted by Rev. Howard Vase. Services run each morning at 9:30 except Saturday with evening sessions at 7:30.

Logan Advent Christian Church Rockbridge Woodworth Howard Vase

Mrs William Savres Noted as City Business Caller in Athens

Mrs William Savres, of this city, was a business caller in Athens Monday.

William Savres Athens

Pair Confess HoldUp of Chain Store Here

Logan Feb 27 Pleas of guilty to robbery charges were entered by Leonard L Duncan Columbus and William Kinney Glouster after confessions to Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Prosecutor Henderson. They admitted the East Main Street Kroger hold up, loot of 190 plus 50 60 in checks, unneeded loaded gun, and planned the crime in Glouster. Kinney driver and Duncan armed gunman, six trips down Main Street seeking a time with no customers. Bond Kinney 8000 Duncan 1000. case to Grand Jury in April.

Duncan Kinney East Main Street Kroger Tompkins Leah Hoopes Glouster Athens Logan Main Street Columbus Farbearn H. I. Vanhorn E. L. Gibbs Vanhorn New Straitsville Henderson John Bell Lewis Reynolds John Dicken Reynolds Hocking County Athens County Prosectonur Henderson

Reorganization of 4-H Clubs Planned in Hocking County

WILL START CLUBS LOGAN Feb 27 The extension office reports reorganizing 4-H Clubs in Hocking County to begin next month. No clubs have been organized yet though several districts plan to participate. Aimed at districts not previously represented.

Logan Hocking County

Poultry Train to Visit Athens Next Monday at 1 P M

Harold Chambers former extension agent urges Logan County poultry raisers to attend the traveling poultry train when it stops in Athens at 1 o clock Monday. Athens is the nearest stop to Logan for the tour.

Logan Harold Chambers Ohio Athens Chambers

Women’s Home Missionary Society Meets at Methodist Church

Mrs. Fenton Thurness led the program at the Women’s Home Missionary Society gathering in the Methodist Episcopal Church on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Kitty K. Dill presided with devotionals by Mrs. Asbury Riggs and a lesson by Miss Minnie McBroom. Papers covered City Work Among the Foreigners by Mrs. Bert Bell and Medical Missions in Boston by Mrs. Warren Lanning, with a duet by Mrs. H. D. Atha and Mrs. Wilbur Lanning. A two-course dinner followed, hosted by committee members, with guests from Lancaster including Miss Emma Denton and district treasurer Mrs. A. C. Turner.

Fenton Thurness Women's Home Missionary Society Methodist Episcopal Church Kitty K. Dill Asbury Riggs Minnie McBroom Bert Bell Wilbur Lanning Oklahoma Boston Warren Lanning Thurness Emma Denton Lancaster H. D. Atha J. G. Adcock J. F. Struble Charles Struble

Whosit Club Held Bridge Evening At Mrs. Eby Home

Winners in a Whosit Club bridge series were entertained at Mrs. Mary Eby on North Mulberry Street Tuesday evening. Guests included Mrs. Roger Friend Mrs. Willard Sprankel and Mrs. E B Trueblood who served a six o clock dinner. Green decor and sweet pea bouquets set the scene. Mrs Frank Harden held high score after a later bridge session.

Whosit Club Mary Eby North Mulberry Street

Mc Arthur visitors stop in city on Wednesday

Mrs. Peter Lomax and son Junior and Mrs. Otto Sharp of Mc Arthur visited this city Wednesday afternoon. R. E. Stevenson of Lancaster made a business trip to the city on Tuesday.

Peter Lomax and Son Otto Sharp McArthur R. E. Stevenson Lancaster

Bridge Club Meets at East Main Street Home

Chummy Bridge Club met at Mrs. Lawrence Adcock’s East Main Street home Tuesday evening. Miss Josephine Judy and Mrs. Samuel Primmer posted high scores while substitutes Mrs. Sam Lehman Mrs. Sam Primmer and Mrs. Willard Lyke participated and lunch followed play.

Chummy Bridge Club Lawrence Adcock East Main Street Josephine Judy Samuel Primmer Sam Lehman Sam Primmer Willard Lyke

Young girl makes long distance call from East Lansing

Mrs. Charles England of a Logan area farm received a long distance call arranged by her granddaughter Nancy Dutton eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Waiter S Dutton of East Lansing Mich The granddaughter planned and made the call while her mother was away from home a letter from Mrs Dutton confirms the event

Logan Charles England Nancy Dutton Waiter S Dutton East Lansing. Mich Dutton

Flower Specialist Spends Day Here in Logan

W W Wiggins floriculture specialist from the Wooster Experiment Station spoke to 15 attendees at the Court House Auditorium after a day-long district florists conference. He traveled with Harold Chambers and visited local growers Anthony Toerner and Chris Gompf, Oak Hill School’s Orlandeth Lehman, Hock-Hocking Dahlia Farm owner, and Otto Iles who is building a plant house.

Logan W. W. Wiggins Wooster Courthouse Auditorium Harold Chambers Anthony Toerner Chris Gompf Oak Hill School Green Township Orlandeth Lehman Lehman

Andrew Johnson Seen As More Than History Notes

Logan February meeting of Twice Five Club at Masterling Clubhouse featured papers by J.D. Sanderson and C. Wood Bowen arguing for and against the ex president. Forest Sr Weinrich hosted the event with a two course luncheon as members discussed Johnson’s career and place in history.

Enjoy meals and nourish your body with S.S.S. remedy

The advertisement speaks to readers about valuing appetite, urging to enjoy meals and restore bodily balance. It promotes S.S.S. as a time tested, purely vegetable remedy claimed to easy to assimilate and pleasant to take, helping restore waste.

S.S.S

Logan Man Arrested After Running Red Light

Logan police arrested L. H. Huntington of Columbus after he ignored a red light warning on Tuesday. Chief John led the incident, detailing the police action and custody.

McNeal Weakens After Attempted Fire at McArthur

Frank McNeal, 47, of Wilkesville, who attempted to set a fire at McArthur Monday afternoon, is growing weaker at Cherrington Hospital. Attaches report he is ill and showing little remorse. it is unclear if he intended to shoot or fire again as his throat remains badly burned from the poison.

Officers elected at First Presbyterian Sunday School meeting

Harry J. Smith was re elected superintendent at the First Presbyterian Sunday School meeting in Logan with 726 in attendance. Tra Briscoe was named assistant superintendent, Miss Virginia White secretary and Walter Kielschmidt treasurer. Dinner was served by a committee from the Franklin Kerr Guild.

Couple in Murray City and South Bloomingville Named

Kenneth J Hoffman 24 and Bernice Bateman 21 are listed with their ages and hometowns Murray City and Joba. William Harden 88 and Jorsona Swackhammer 41 are described as farmer and housekeeper from South Bloomingville. Magistrate BE. FL Bright presided.

Kenneth J Hoffman Murray City C. Ol. Hoffman Bernice Bateman Joba William Harden South Bloomingville Jasper Harden Jorsona Swackhammer Israel Swackhammer BE. FL

Roegge Undergoes Tonsil Removal at Cherrington Hospital

Arence Roegge a 25 year old resident of Nelsonville underwent a surgical operation to remove his tonsils at Cherrington hospital on Wednesday morning.

Arence Roegge Nelsonville Cherrington Hospital

Corbin Reports Move From Columbus to Athens

State examiner Charles Corbin, who finished an inspection of city official records, spoke in Logan on Saturday and said he would move from Columbus to Athens for reasons linked to his work and residence plans.

Charles Corbin Logan Cortummbus Athens

Zemo Soothes Itching Skin Relief Now

Invisible Zemo provides cool relief for itching skin even when skin is raw and irritated. Thousands report quick comfort and clearer skin from pimples and rashes with Zemo. keeps antiseptic Yemo on hand and is sold everywhere for 60e and $1.00.

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Prescribed for Constipation

A health note urges using a doctor approved laxative and highlights Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a trusted, widely sold remedy. It claims safety for women children and efficacy for men, noting its herbal ingredients and long practice in Monticello Illinois.

Dr. Caldwell Caldwell Monticello Ilinois

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