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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1930

Page

14

Man Tells Where He Got His Liquor

Logan January 18. Chief of Police John Bell and two officers arrested James Byers after a search at Mrs Flora Iles home on West Second Street. Byers fled, was captured, and faces charges of possession and intoxication. Iles was slated for questioning after Bell found a pint bottle partly filled with liquor in Byers possession.

Logan John Bell Flora Iles West Second Street James Byers Byers Bell Iles

Logan Defeated as Zanesville Bowls Win Doubleheader

Columbia Cement of Zanesville defeated the Dodge Brothers bowling team in Logan in a Saturday doubleheader. The visitors won the three game series by 45 pins in the first contest, though Logan took two of three. In the middle game both teams rolled high scores with 1,936 pins for Logan and 1,016 for Zanesville.

Logan Columbia Cement Zanesville Dodge Brothers

Historical Spots in Ohio Subject of Mrs Bowen Talk

Miss Mary Louise Bowen presented a paper on Historical Spots in Ohio at the Governor Worthington Chapter meeting held at Mrs John F White home. Local members plus Mrs Coultrap and Viol ence Rannells from McArthur attended. The next meeting was announced for February 22 at the Easterling Clubhouse with a costume party planned.

Logan Ohio Mary Louise Bowen

Relatives Say Mrs McGonagie Improves in Columbus

Relatives visiting Mrs J S McGonagie in Columbus say she is slightly improved after being taken to a hospital Friday for observation and possible operation. If the improvement continues, an operation may not be necessary.

Logan Columbus J. S. McGonagie

Glycerin Mixture Promises Quick Constipation Relief

A glycerin and buckthorn bark mix marketed as Ad lerika claims to clear both upper and lower bowels in two hours. It pledges to remove old waste and offers a full cleaning unlike pills that only partly cleanse. Available at Gibson's Pharmacy Athens and listed stores.

Gibson's Phar Athens Hickman’s Phar Nelsonville Poling’s Murray City Taylor's Drug Store Coolville

Lights On Autos Inspected By Police

Logan police launch a campaign to ensure cars carry proper lights and no defective cutouts. Chief John Bell notes some motorists neglect clean license plates while Officer Lewis Reynolds spends Saturday enforcing correct lights, stopping about 15 vehicles.

Dog Tag Office Faces Deficit in 1929

Logan reports dog tax department ran a deficit in 1929 as receipts failed to cover disbursements. County officials, led by auditor Melvin D. Heft, warn license fees may need increases to balance the budget in the current year.

Sheep losses and dog attacks rise in annual report

The year shows $2 635 50 in general costs and $1 557 58 in sheep and livestock claims. Of notes, $1 479 38 paid to owners for sheep killed by dogs, $18 for pig losses, and $60 20 in witness fees. Total expenses $2 058 54. a small surplus allowed continuation. 127 sheep killed and 187 injured. 1 649 dog tags issued for mates, 227 for females, six for kennels. Warden Urley reports 23 sheep killing dogs killed.

Athens Messenger Publishes New Word Book

The paper promotes a Washington Information Bureau booklet on correct speech and writing. It covers mispronounced, misspelled, and misused words and urges readers to send six cents for postage and handling. The compact guide aims to help households, schools, and offices.

Washington Information Bureau

First Candidate Emerges in Hocking County Election

Jan 13 county filing notes Thomas Dackin of Good Hope Township as the first prospective candidate for county commissioner. He obtained a filing blank and plans to file soon, with other residents considering runs for county offices as the general election looms.

Logan Hocking County Thomas Dackin Good Hope Township Dackin

Mrs Harbaugh Improves After Columbus Auto Crash

IS IMPROVING LOGAN January 13 News from Columbus reports Mrs M G Harbaugh injured Thursday in an automobile crash is improving and to be brought home this week Her sister Mrs Hannah Francis and sister in law Mrs Mille Lewis both more seriously hurt are also improving

Logan Columbus M. G. Harbaugh Hannah’ Francis Mille Lewis

Shanley Announces Gubernatorial Candidacy in Ohio

H A Shanley of Forest Hardin County informally declared his run for governor. He filed papers with the secretary of state's office and will enter the race in the upcoming August Republican primaries. Shanley previously sought the governorship in the 1928 state primaries.

Columbus U.P H. A. Shanley Forest Hardin County Secretary of State Shanley

Pretty Busy Auriel Lee Dominates London Society

Auriel Lee sister-in-law to Sir John Field is described as a leading London social and political figure. She is an actress, explorer, and one of Europe’s best known women fliers, reflecting a remarkably active public life.

London Auriel Lee John Field Europe

Italy Claims Right To A Big Navy For Parity

Rome reports the Fascist Party bulletin states Italy cannot renounce its claim to naval parity with France and seeks a navy equal to Britain, noting modest economic limits prevent total parity though it remains an ideal. The article is titled Ships and the Sea.

Italy Rome U.P France Great Britain Dordim Fascist Party Ships The

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