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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1931

Page

10

Oil Men Ask For Congress Action

Logan oil producers urge Congress to act on a proposed tariff to curb crude oil and refined product imports. The Southeastern Ohio delegation, led by Barton A. Hall and H. D. Atha, reported progress and set up a Washington executive committee to press the tariff, with a $1 per barrel duty on crude and 60 cents on refined products or, failing that, limits on crude and refined imports.

Logan Barton A. Hall H. D.D. Atha George White Ohio Washington, D Congress Washington United States Hall Mr. Atha TV. C. Grimm Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Association A. BE. Faine New Straitsville

Defendants Case Goes To Jury In Carr Assault Trial

Without defense testimony the Carr assault case went to the jury. Judge Whitcraft withheld sentence pending a motion for a new trial. Prosecutor Bowen presented the case as jurors named include Mrs Bella Hansel foreman and others.

Carr Harley M. Whitcraft C. Wood Bowen Bella J. Hansel Nellie Terrel John Walters Ira Dawley Florence Bort Rutter F. A. Hufford L. Rerford Charles G. Wright Virginia Hockman Jay Karshner

Twins Again Mr. and Mrs. Judy Welcome One Boy One Girl

Announcement from Logan notes the birth at North Mulberry Street of twins a girl and a boy born Monday. It is the second twin set for the Judy family, who also have another son. grandparents are Mr and Mrs Judy Sr. of Logan.

Logan Frank Judy, Jr North Mulberry Street Judy Sr

City to hold civil service exams for several city jobs

Logan January 20 arrangements are under way by the City Civil Service Commission to administer exams for city posts next Friday morning in the Arcade Building under Phil A Henderson secretary of the commission. Positions listed include city patrolman chief of the fire department merchants police matron of the rear room and three stationary engineers. All jobs are currently filled except patrolman and the exams aim to place all city workers under civil service. Applications are being filed. eligibility list for police chief was certified earlier after a prior exam.

City Employs 92 For Street Work And Water Line

Logan officials report 92 men were employed last week by Service Director Fred C. Shively with a second group of 43 at work that day. Most labor focuses on street repairs in the east and the water line extension to the Bell and Scholl Addition. Shively says each group received three days of work and the water line project should finish by week’s end.

James Starr Dies at Home Near Gore

James Starr aged 73 died at his Gore area home Monday morning from heart trouble after months of illness. Coroner J P Miller ruled a heart attack. Starr had been living with a relative for months. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Ruby Harden Dies After Auto Wreck Near Canal Winchester

Miss Ruby Harden twenty daughter of Mr and Mrs E D Harden of near Logan died in Columbus hospital after a Saturday auto wreck near Canal Winchester. Her brother Walter Harden was seriously injured. Funeral at St Matthews Lutheran Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Jan Ruby Harden E. D. Harden Canal Winchester Columbus Miss Harden Walter Harden Marden Lofan Mesa Harden Carl Harten Detroit Charles Harden Lancaster Oscar Olum St. Matthews Lutheran Church Amos Ll. Hevde Varin Oak Grove Cemetery

Door Break-Ins Lead to Four Arrests in Logan

Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn and city officers arrested Cecil Carpenter and Thomas Kuhn after investigating destruction of a door at the White home on Hunter Street. Carpenter pleaded guilty, fined 100 dollars with 75 dollars suspended. Kuhn pleaded not guilty, bound over to grand jury on 200 dollar bond. Affidavits filed for Ned Reynolds and Bus Matheny on disturbing the peace. arraignments pending. Chief Lewis Reynolds led the arrests.

Logan Joe Farbearn Hunter Street Cecil Carpenter Thomas Kuhn Carpenter EK. E. Bright Kuhn J. P. Miller Mayors Court Ned Reynolds Bus Matheny Lewis Reynolds

Shawnee Hosts Kitchen and Linen Shower

Mr. and Mrs. John Abram entertained in Shawnee on Saturday for Mrs. Raymond Allison. A bridge party followed by a three course dinner was served and gifts were presented.

John Abram Shawnee Raymond Allison

Carl Funk Arrested for Issuing Worthless Checks

Logan Jan 20 Carl Funk of near the city was arrested Sunday by Constable George Spang on a charge of issuing worthless checks. An affidavit is in Magistrate Co T Stephenson's court. Funk is jailed awaiting arraignment. This is his second arrest in three weeks on the same charge.

Carl Funk Logan Carlunk George Spang Co. T. Stephenson Funk

Prescription for Colds and Headaches Quick Remedy?

The note claims a doctor’s prescription for colds and headaches as the swiftest remedy. It also mentions “666” in tablets, implying a coded or curious dosage or product reference.

Death of Cc Carter at 78 in Starr area

Logan January 20 death Sunday afternoon at home near Starr. Cc Carter 78 had been in failing health. Survived by two sons Charles Dp Carter and others. Sister Mrs David Six of New Marshfield and two brothers William Carter of New Plymouth and Charles Carter of Athens. Service at New Marshfield Methodist Protestant Church at 2 pm Wednesday with burial there.

Logan Cc. Carter Starr

Stow Charged With DUI In Nelsonville Court

Lafe Bare stow of Nelsonville was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn on a driving while intoxicated charge. He pleaded guilty, was fined $100 plus costs, and had his driving rights suspended for six months by Magistrate C. T. Stephenson.

Era Gas and Oil begins drilling in Green Township well

Logan reports drilling has started at the Era Gas and Oil Company well on the P. C. Campbell lease in Green Township. The project aims to locate gas and this is the only active well in Hocking County so far.

Logan Era Gas and Oil Company P. C. Campbell Green Township Hocking County

One Cent a Day Pays Up to $100 a Month

The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co. offers a new accident policy paying up to $100 monthly for disability and $1,000 for death costs less than a penny a day, $2.50 a year. Over 60,000 already have this protection. Send no money. provide name address age beneficiary and relationship to receive policy on a 10 day free inspection with no examination. This limited offer ends soon.

Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co Moriarty Bldg Kansas City

Bond price rise signals end of low mood in 1930 outlook

Executive vice president of Union Trust Co. Cleveland notes bond prices at two year highs as signs of renewed confidence. He cites firmer stock markets, growing bond activity, and potential construction spending boosting employment and purchasing power, with a tentative seasonal recovery and easing commodity prices after a prolonged downturn.

Union Trust Co Cleveland Ohio United States

Thoxine Prescription Promises Quick Throat Relief

A safe throat remedy named Thoxine advertises instant soothing of sore throats and coughing. The product claims rapid action at the source with no harmful ingredients and family friendly taste. Sold in multiple bottle sizes by Cline Drug Store Athens and Hickman Drug Co Nelsonville.

Cline Drug Store Athens Hickman Drug Co Nelsonville

Clifton to Speak at Athens PTA Meeting Tonight

Dr. John L. Clifton director of the Ohio Department of Education will address the Athens High School PTA at 7 30 this evening in the Senior High School Building. Attendees include teachers and parents from Athens County and city PTAs. He will discuss the Student Guidance Program now used statewide. Clifton trained at Ohio University and had a rapid rise in education before leading the state department.

John L. Clifton Ohio Department of Education Athens High School Athens County Clifton Ohio University Department of Education Ohio State University Columbus F. B. Pearson

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted As Constipation Remedy

An advertisement urges readers to guard bowels after forty and take Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a doctor recommended laxative. It claims safety for all ages, gentle action, no griping, and popularity worldwide with big bottles available at drugstores.

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