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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1931

Page

2

Bowlby Elected Institute Head at Local Meeting

William Bowlby of Winona was elected president of the local Farmers Institute at the closing session Thursday after two days of progress at the Courthouse Auditorium. He succeeds J Hamilton. Other officers named include Nathan Conrad, vice president, Mrs. Walter North, secretary, and Mrs. Bima Beary, correspondent. The resolutions committee praised speakers and organizers for a successful event as attendance remained strong.

Zogan William Bowly Winona Farmers” Institute J. ©. Hamilton Nathan Conrad Walter North Bima Beary WW. W. Marks Barokd Chamibers Irvin K Washington, D.C Oak Grove Nickel Pinte Scotts Oreek Anderson Mr. Pelere Dr. Anderson

Ranger Tells of Rock House Visits

Logan January report by Ranger K T Wertey describes visitor origins to Rock House during summer. Data shows 4.8 percent of out of state visitors. states listed include Pennsylvania 805, Michigan 75, West Virginia 90, Ohio 05, Texas 190, North Carolina 190, Ontario 420, Georgia 01, Missouri 35, Virginia 120, Nebraska 34, Tennessee 90, New York 273, Florida 6 20, North Dakota 19, Massachusetts 30, Alabama 0, Indiana 15, South Dakota 19, others noted. Old Man’s Gave raised questions on state representation with 44 marked.

Logan Ranger K. T. Wertey Rock House Pennsylvania Ted Michigan West Virginia Texas North Cayolina Ontario Georgia Missouri Virginia Nebraska Mary Tennessee Colorado Calliaenis Wee Forse New York Plorida Wistensin Ta Kanesissippi Li Kurrutchky Alabama Ntlahoema South Daot North Dakota Massachusetts Tin Rael Forse Fe Old Man's Fed Jn Willy

Logan Area Meeting Opens With Local Reports

Logan residents learn at the Courthouse Auditorium how Hocking County Farm Bureau plans unfold with talks from officials including insurance and extension reports. Other notes cover births, visits, and club events as Logan briefs continue.

Lumber Supply Bowlers Take Lead in City League

Logan January 16 Lumber Supply bowlers grasp first place by sweeping three games from Lobrrs Barbers while Moore Restaurants win series to join a tight chase for third. Tambermen total 987 pins across three games. Burgess 615 Rebarta 611 lead their squad. Schorr 617 for the trio. Columber tops Moores with 609 on 233 228 21?. Larimer 38 with a high 1st game. Weinrich 267 in druggins, finishing 620.

Logan Lobr Moore Restawentts Grooms Drees Tambermen Burgess Rebarta Schorr Howard Columber Moores Larimer Weinrich Druggins Ton Bng

Funeral Held for Margaret Nichols in Columbus

Margaret Nichols died at her Columbus home Tuesday. She was sister of Hamel Tones of Logan and formerly lived in Carbondale. Survived by husband and four children from a previous marriage. Funeral service held at Asbury Chapel with burial in nearby cemetery.

Logan Margaret Nichols Columbus Hamel Tones South Orchard Street Nichols Carbondale Mer Finyd Frakes Starr Bertha Wowson Minnie McLain Astor Tridee Telone Landers Barberton Asbury Chapel

Scarlet fever reports six cases in Logan County

Logan January 16 report from the Health Department records six scarlet fever cases in the county during December with two in the city district. Five births and nine deaths occurred in Logan. deaths skew older, with three due to pneumonia and one to another cause. The list notes numerous families affected and names several local residents.

Logan Hocking County Health Department Titelva Collin Brig Royse Ars Mort Smith Joy T Bowrrt Carlos FR. Poling Afra Wiliam F. Smith Lawrence T. Heders John FE. Angle Henrry C. Theinscheld Hdward B Bartt. Sanders Herbert J. Clark George My~ors

Judgment Awarded In Murphy v Hansel Will Case

A judgment for the plaintiff Catherine Murphy in the heirs of Henry Hansel dispute was recorded Thursday by Tadeo Harley M Whitcraft. The case, against Homer G Hansel and others, arose from interpretation of a provision in the late Henry Hansel's will. Hansel is an executor and Murphy a beneficiary.

Hocking Counts Law Library elects officers at courthouse meeting

Directors were chosen at Thursday morning’s session, then the board organized. Fidge H. EB. Sparnow was named president, Torest T. Weinrich vice president, Eugene Wright librarian, and C. Weed Bowen treasurer. The remaining board member is Judge Harley M. Whitcraft.

Athens Post Office reports 1920 mail volume and December surge

Postmaster Harry W. McKinstry releases tallies showing 2,354.166 letters processed by the Athens canceling machine in 1920 with over 500 letters hand stamped daily. December saw peaks as students mailed receipts and a Christmas rush influenced outgoing mail. Record volumes included 170,414 letters in a following month and 266,032 letters mailed in January, with significant sacks handled before Christmas. Also notes 17 daily mail trains serving the city and a marriage license for Robert Wamsley and Goldie Primm.

Athena Postoffice Harry W. McKinstry McKinstry Ohio Uoiveralty Studenta Athens Vas Rte Pines Athens Yostofttes Athens Union Station Athena Mekhinatry

Betsy Ann Returns to Trade Route After Ohio River Delay

Marietta Ohio January 16 The Betsy Ann steamer, part of the Pittsburgh Cincinnati trade, will re enter service next week after a delay since last September. Capt Prelerich Way commands the packet which will pass Marietta on its up trip. The vessel leaves Cincinnati on Tuesday for the planned schedule.

Pittsburgh

Bills to Boost Road Building Drawn Up

Cleveland January 16 Two bills backed by the Ohio Mood Roads Federation aim to stimulate road construction in Ohio for four years. One bill would abolish auto personal property tax, double license taxes for passenger cars, and raise truck tag taxes by 69 percent, boosting revenue to about 2 000 000. The second would empower the state highway director to build 3,000 miles of new roads yearly for four years, compared with 300 miles currently. Attorney James Altzenbaum said the tax hike would yield about 2 000 000 in new revenue, noting widespread complaints about the property tax and underassessment issues. Akron January 16 Akron City beat Chertin 39 to 28 in a Ghigo Conference basketball game. Frye scored 11 points and fouled seven times as Akron’s offense carried the day.

Cleveland Ohio Mood Roads Federation Ohio Ohio General Assembly State Highway Dimetor James Alétzenbaum Legislative Committee of the Federation Aron Akron U.—Akron Cuity Chertin Frye Fou

President of Armour Firm Killed in Fall

CHICAGO January 16 Philip D Armour first named executive LIT and Philly J Reed were among top officers mentioned today as presiding Armour and Co were reported. Edson White the company’s president reportedly fell to his death last night from a platform. Relatives and police said the death likely accidental as White, prone to fainting spells, toppled while addressing the Armour Plant Executive Club. Reed, Armour’s treasurer, was the last to see White alive. The incident followed a prior fall from a speaking platform during the annual meeting, with witnesses noting a bump to his head.

Chicago Philip D Armour Lit Philly J Reed Hently Edson White Armour White Company O Poli¢S Reed Armour and Co Armour Plant Executive Club

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Bowlby Institute Winona Man Farmers Ranger Worley Taylor Logan Briefs Barley Colmos Charleston Ws Wa Yohn Conner North Orchard Street Ernest Miller East Hunter Street Pamela Tere Aml A. P. Miller Jane Deishley Columus Association of Township Trustees and Clerks BP M. Heinlein Noanske W. M. Heinlein Hough Meldrim Beilar East Second Street Meldrim Walter Prather Reits Crawford Joan Tiedman John George Joel Barthiow Grace Adcock Joe Armstrong Henry Sassi Barthiow Freda Bowen Miss Crawford Morgan George Mira Jacob Mohter Prath Osmah Buri North Mulberry Street John Krieg Cyrus Rochester Ray Jovern Hoon Way Lesh Art Club B.C Elock Biss William Jas Ena Weaten Mra J. A Thalr Art’ McNallen Willard McNallen Lumber Supply Poanhers Marware Nichols Harley Gooding Midland Mace Among Cluah Wilinn Cil Atrs Morettt Wethern Bealty Thomas Rainer Zanesville Avenue Mike Roberts Charles Haffman Verna Pierson George Rainer Milly Rainer Rainer eastbUrm MS Toms Miele W Wall Paper CO DIAL Mealtts Department Catherine Murphy Law Library Association Judge Sparner Robert Wamsley Belpre Goldie Primm Tempie Ride Midtown Fifth Avenue Betsy Ann Columbia Ken Maynard The Seal Savings Bank Beaune Er Si Majestic Joe E. Brown Bernice Claire Jack Whiting Mariam Hopkins, Carole Lombard Ouri Bet Frany Pbrese Anita Louise James Hall Paul Burst Pan Hersholt Hobart Bosworth Armour Firm Resinol Pontiaty inolSong Beavne Ar. Ralto D. Zenner Co
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