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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1931
Page
10
Classified Ads for The Messenger and circulation notices are listed with D. VY. Milne contact information and a note to reach Clinton Webb staff correspondent for society and locals coverage. The page emphasizes circulation services and local news outreach.
Irvin J. Kohler of Laurelville was elected president of the Docking County Board of Education at a reorganizational meeting. Ralph Burgess of Gore named vice president, J. W. Coleman continues as clerk. New and continuing members include J M Lanner, Carl C Poling, George L Wright, William R Cherry and F W Clark.
Judge Whitcraft sustained demurrers in two cases against the Good Hope Board of Education seeking to stop closing Weltner and Beougher Schools. Plaintiffs may file amended petitions within five days. Petitioners, patrons of the districts, argue the board’s action harms taxpayers and pupils.
Logan plans note that Rev H B Welch of Rockbridge will start evangelistic meetings at Enterprise United Brethren Church on February 1 after recent revival in Rockbridge. Special music will be provided by church departments and sermons include The Old Time Religion and Gods Love. Welch recently returned to the Rockbridge Circuit and reports growth at Rockbridge Enterprise and Gibisonville churches.
Ned Barthlow, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Barthlow of Logan Ohio, will broadcast on Station WAIU in Columbus at 1230 pm next Saturday. He previously appeared on WSEN during the children's hour and was invited for rehearsal. He sings and accompanies himself on ukulele.
Logan January 19 A petition circulates in Hocking County seeking removal of Ranger 8S A Reichley in charge of Old Man's Cave He says opposition grows for his action against trespassing hunters Evidence was presented to the last grand jury resulting in an indictment against Oliver Bainter for hunting without permission Reichley notes ongoing trouble with hunters crossing state park lines despite posted warnings He is the longest serving ranger in county public parks and enjoys department approval
In Hocking County Perry Township an 82 acre tract sold for 50 dollars at a Saturday tax sale in front of the Courthouse. Co. R. Lewis was the winning bidder. Delinquent taxes total about 175 dollars, making the price a new low for rural property. County Treasurer H. B. Troxel initiated the action.
Modern Bridge Club members gathered at the North Culver Street home of Mrs. Charles Redenwaldt Friday night. Out of town guest Mrs. H. E. Rose of Lancaster attended, with Mrs. Rudolph Brown also joining.
January 19 Logan filing notes show Judge Whitcraft granting 10 days to answer for Walter Nixon against Buell Eby. The court sustained a motion to quash service in Logan Foundry and Machine Co versus Union Furnace Clay Product Co. The suit is money owed and concerns the former Union Furnace brick plant operator.
Mrs. Wesley Hawk recovering from surgery in Columbus reappeared on the streets in recent days. Mrs. T. R. Walburn returned from Columbus where she stayed with her brother Harry Shotwell. Mrs. Hannah Webb was taken to Cherrington Hospital for several days of treatment. Constable Jack Gears of Monday visited Logan on business Saturday. Mrs. L. W. Smith of Athens visited this city Saturday. John Beshara was a business visitor Friday in Lancaster. George Smith of Nelsonville visited Logan Sunday. Mrs. Sayer, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. M. Riley, Mrs. FE Riley and Mrs. Newton of Nelsonville called on Mrs. Hawk Sunday.
Andre Maurois, a noted French writer, rode a taxicab to the French Line Pier and was startled when the driver spoke French and then delivered a lecture on Nietzsche, Tolstoy, Humanism, and the modern novel. The cabbie swerved near an elevated post and narrowly avoided a truck while chiding Tolstoy and praising his own views. Maurois called the cabbie one of the most interesting men he ever met aboard the Paris liner and said he forgot to note his name.
Berlin Jan 19. The cabinet issues a decree allowing cartels to compel retailers to sell at prices at least 10 percent below July 1930 levels. The move aims to lower living costs as most retail prices are cartellized. Historically German courts backed cartels in below price disputes.
Logan Jan 19 Farmers institutes at Union Furnace wrap up after a week of meetings. Eight institutes reported unusually large attendance as extension speakers delivered encouraging messages to local farmers.
Members of the Ruth Bible Class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School gathered Friday evening at Mrs. C. V. Wrights home on South Market Street with Mrs. Frank Burberry in charge. A short business session preceded readings from the Christian Advocate on Forgivers Credentials.
Mrs. Erwin Matheny entertained the A Go I Go Club at Warner Avenue home Friday evening with bridge as the diversion. Following the play lunch was served. Guests included Mrs. Russell Blum, Mrs. Arthur Lyman, Mrs. Floyd Duffy, Mrs. Charles Notestone, Mrs. John Eberst and Mrs. Clinton Webb.
Unemployed workers line up for free haircuts by Assistant Fire Chief George E. Rockey who volunteers on Fridays. Rockey, a barber, receives a donated barber chair from Policeman Charles Keeley.
Miss Elizabeth Steen arrives in New York aboard the Southern France after 1060 months in the Brazilian jungle seeking the Tapirape tribe. She recounts danger from warriors who offered her as queen, her zippered tent aiding escape, and claims the group killed explorer Col P H Fawcett.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a calomel-free laxative option with a soothing vegetable formula. The pills claim to ease constipation and torpid liver without griping, improving sleep and breath for many users who take one or two tablets nightly. Prices listed 15c 60c 80c.
In Newark Ohio on January 19 three defendants Fred Eis Hattie Riley and Eugene Lieber were freed by a grand jury after pleading guilty to a third offense of the Crabbe Act Sheriff Hoover said he would arrest them again when release orders arrived The action follows prior guilty pleas and pending charges.
Ad shows Adlerika as a remedy to relieve stomach gas pressing on the heart and help sleep through the night. It claims to act on both upper and lower bowels and to relieve constipation in two hours. Retailers Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Hickman's Pharmacy Nelsonville Taylor's Drug Store Coolville listed.
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