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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1930

Page

12

State Department leaders address rural district boards

Logan, Jan. 24. H. H. Davis of the State Department of Education told 65 rural district board members, clerks, and principals in Hocking County that education is a business proposition with one dollar of value for every dollar spent. George Morris aided with the program as the conference discussed financial problems and state responsibilities.

Logan State Department of Education H. H. Davis Hocking County Ithouse George Morris Davis State Department Morris

Choir to Sing at Methodist Church on Sunday

Logan choir of 25 men led by L. P. Mooney will perform sacred songs and Negro spirituals at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday evening.

P. N. F. Social Club Holds Tuesday Meeting

The P. N. F. Social Club met Tuesday evening at Miss Mary Walker's home on North Walnut Street. A social session followed, with refreshments served by the hostess.

P. N. F. Social Club Mary Walker North Walnut Street

West Main Street Card Party Highlights Evening Fun

Mrs. Cc. S. Clark hosted a group of friends on West Main Street Wednesday evening. The high score was held by Mrs. A. T. Spear. After the games, refreshments were served by the hostess.

Cc. S. Clark West Main Street A. T. Spear

Overtime Parking Strict Rules Enforced in City

Mayor Elias E. Bright announced that motorists who exceed the one hour limit will be arrested and fined. The ordinance remains in effect with a $1 fine plus costs totaling $9.70 per violation. Special Policeman William Bravy will enforce the rule this Saturday to ensure compliance.

Logan Elias E. Bright Bright Hocking County William Bravey

Father and Son to Face Charges in Liquor Case

Affidavits charging possession of intoxicating liquor were filed against John Ross and his son Hobart Ross of Tar Hollow Salt Creek Township after officers found 16 gallons of liquor secreted in a Ply pen. They will arraign on the return of Judge Whitcraft from Dayton. Samuel Ross's hearing was postponed due to counsel illness.

Judge Whitcraft Dayton State Bar Association Samuel Ross J. P. Miller Frank Redfern Adelphi Redfern

Return from Columbus as Kiby family reports recovery

Jan 24 report from Logan notes Mrs Milan Kiby and son Vernon have returned home after the son underwent an appendicitis operation in Columbus. During their absence Mrs Ebby’s mother from Chauncey cared for the other children while the father stayed in Columbus several days. the son is said to be recovering rapidly.

Columbus Logan Milan Kiby Vernon City Ebby Chauncey

Bad Checks Passed in Logan City

Logan chamber warning says bad checks circulated in the city during the last week. Miss Marie Lines reports three known passes and notes this is the second alert in two weeks, following earlier notices about issuers operating in nearby communities.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Marie Lines Chamber of Commerce

Surprise birthday party for Ruth Orr hosted by Gladys Orr

A Monday evening celebration at the home of Mr and Mrs Earle M Orr on Warner Avenue honored Ruth Orr on her birthday. Miss Gladys Orr organized the gathering with guests bringing remembrances and enjoyng social diversions followed by lunch.

Gladys Orr Earle M. Orr Warner Avenue Ruth

Logan Man Bound Over On Paternity Charge

Paul Pinkett of Logan was bound over to the Common Pleas Court on a paternity charge after a preliminary hearing. Magistrate FE.BE. Bright set bail at 800 dollars. Ruth Smith of The Plains testified at the hearing.

Miss Helen I D Rochester Visits Dayston

Deputy clerk of courts Miss Helen I D Rochester is visiting Dayston this week to observe local procedures and court operations.

Helen ID. Rochester Dayston

New Train Schedule Announced for Glouster Sunday

Glouster January 24 announces Sunday start of new train times. Southbound trains No 2 at 10 48 a m and No 6 at 8 07 p m. Northbound trains No 3 at 11 a m and No 9 at 7 41 p m. Jacksonville and Corning serve as meeting points for selected pairs. Labor train from Corning arrives 6 01 a m. return trip to Corning in afternoon reaches Glouster 4 51 p m.

Corning

Buchtel to Play Glouster in Local Gym Showdown

Buchtel High School basketball teams will host Glouster High teams in the local gym Saturday night. The girls game starts at seven o'clock with the boys to follow.

Glouster Buchtel High School Glouster High

Kemper to Preach at Mountville Church Sunday

Paul I. Kemper pastor of the M. % Church in this city is set to preach at Mountville Church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock.

Kemper Glouster Paul I. Kemper Mountville

Walking Honeymoon Ends as Man Takes Job

The walking honeymoon of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Vorney of Barrhill Pa. ended when the husband found daytime work husking corn on a nearby farm. The couple married four weeks ago began walking west sleeping in barns at night and seeking work.

Kenton John P. Vorney Barrhill Here

Salvation Army seeks aid for burned Ver e Ridge family

Captain Richard S. Benton appeals for donations of furniture and bed material to help the Harley Secoy family after a fire destroyed their home. A brother offers two rooms with no furniture, prompting the relief effort.

Harley Secoy Vere Ridge Richard S. Benton Salvation Army Captain Benton

O Malley Knocks Out Cameo Kid In Fourth Round

Joe O Malley of Chillicothe a welter knocked out the Cameo Kid of Huntington West Virginia in the fourth round of an eight round bout here last night O Malley dominated the fight and delivered the decisive punch nearly at will according to U P dispatches from Chillicothe Jan 24

O'Malley Victor Chillicothe U.P Joe O'Malley Chillicothe Welter Cameo Kid Huntington W. Va

Kiwanis Club Observes Fifteenth Kiwanis Anniversary

Glouster Kiwanis mark the 15th anniversary of Kiwanis International with a program led by Education Committee chair M M Bryson. President Kittle and others spoke, District Trustee Rose reported on Columbus meeting, and a Negro poem was recited. Attendance prize awarded to Mun den c A McLeod guest of Westerville.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Kiwanis International M. M. Bryson Kittle Dillon Bryson George W. Rose Columbus F. E. Roberts John Clark Lk. Kb, Munden C. A. McLeod

Three Glouster Teachers Receive Life Certificates

Three Glouster school teachers Dora Hedfelt Olive MekKee and Jontelle Harper have been granted common school life certificates. The awards were issued in late November but arrived in January. Mrs J J O Connor formerly Miss Sue Zockine of Hamilton has also been granted a common school life certificate after many years teaching in Trimble Township schools.

Glouster Dora Hedfelt Olive MekKee Jontelle Harper J. J. O'Connor Hamilton Sue Zockine Trimble ‘Township

Services at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday

Glouster January 24 preaching services at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. Morning theme Spiritual Religion and evening theme The Accepted Time.

Hess To Head Oil Company of Athens

Robert C. Hess was elected president of Gross & Frebault Oil & Gas Company in the Fisher field at the annual directors meeting. He succeeds the late Frar Gross. M. J. Gross and Francis Frebault were named vice president and secretary treasurer, with C. W. Gross as general manager. The directors re elected Hess, Gross, Frebault, W. Gross and Carl Gross. Drilling is set to begin on the Nellie Van Vorhees farm near New Marshfield Pike within days.

Robert C. Hess Gross & Frebault Oil & Gas Company Fisher Field Frar Gross M. J. Gross Francis Frebault Co. W. Gross Francis BP. Frebault W. Gross Carl Gross Nellie van Vorhees New Marshfield Pike

Malta Fever Case Reaches Home of Sister in Glouster

Dr. F. W. LeFever of Marietta was moved from University Hospital Columbus after diagnosis of Malta fever. He is staying with his sister and brother in Glouster, and doctors report his condition yielding to treatment with expected full recovery soon.

Glouster FE. W. LeFever Marietta University Hospital At Columbus Cleveland Clinic Malta D. Sk. Carr

666 Prescription for Cold and Fever Remedies

Claims 666 is a speedy remedy for colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria. Describes the medicine as the most rapid cure known. No verifiable evidence or medical endorsement provided.

Vitamins in Cod Liver Oil Boost Vitality

Public health ad touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets as a vitamin rich remedy. It claims vitamins A and D from Norwegian cod liver oil with no drugs and offers 60 tablets for 60 cents, stating two tablets equal one teaspoonful of oil for energizing and weight support.

McCoy

Record Cold Snap Grips Logan With Subzero Morning

Logan observed a severe cold spell with Thursday morning at ten degrees below zero, marking one of the coldest periods of this winter. Officials note the year’s coldest so far was Sunday at 14 below, indicating a sustained cold wave unseen in several years.

Logan Marvin C. Martin

Receiver appointed for Union Furnace merchant Downhour

On Bowen of First National Bank petition, Judge Whitcraft names Miss Rhea Vettit as receiver for J Hall Downhour Union Furnace merchant. Whitcraft also awards bank a $755.88 judgment on Downhour note. Miss Petit posts $1500 bond. Appraisers named: Carl Judy, Edward Woods, Lise Kegleson Jr. Downhour ran a local Union Furnace grocery.

Kiwanis Club Discusses Retention of the 18th Amendment

At the Jan 21 meeting in Logan discussion centered on whether to retain the Prohibition era 18th Amendment. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft, guest speaker, defended the amendment in a paper presented to the club. A round table followed with many members contributing.

Dr James Ellison Buried After City Death

The body of Dr James B Ellison was taken to West Union for burial after funeral services in Logan. He died in Logan more than three weeks earlier and was placed in a receiving vault at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan James B. Ellison West Union Oak Grove

Condition Serious Logan Child Undergoes Major Operations

Donald Blum five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Blum of Logan was operated on Tuesday in Columbus. He had a series of major surgeries over five years and, after initially rallying, slipped into grave condition Wednesday night. Relatives hurried to the hospital as crews prepared for possible complications.

Logan Columbus Donald Lof Russell Blum

Thrift Talk by C Wood Bowen Echoed by Mothers Circle

C Wood Bowen spoke before the Mothers Circle of the West School on thrift urging buying from a quality point of view rather than favoring nationally advertised merchandise. The talk stressed prudent spending and value over brand names in January speaks.

Logan Thrift C. Wood Bowen Mothers’ Circle of the West School

Jabberwocks Club Meets at Easterling Clubhouse

Mrs Alfred Lanning hosted the Jabberwocks Club at the Easterling Clubhouse on Wednesday evening with all members present. Three bridge tables competed and awards went to Mrs Dallas Kinser Mrs Lawrence Harden and Mrs Fred Hull followed by lunch.

Alfred Lanning Easterling Dallas Kinser Lawrence Harden Fred Hull

Miss Rhea Pettit Hosts West Slunter Street Party

Miss Rhea Pettit entertained friends Wednesday evening at her home on West Slunter Street. Social diversions were offered and lunch was served at the close. Attending were Mrs. Margaret Laurie Hall, Mrs. Clarence Blosser, Miss Elizabeth Lyman, Miss Leviolet Reddick, Miss Marie Lines, and Miss Thelma i neyes.

Rhea Pettit West Slunter Street Margaret Laurie Hall Clarence Blosser Elizabeth Lyman Leviolet Reddick Marie Lines Thelmaineyes

Infant Packer Dies At Rockbridge Home

Logan residents report two day old Wugene son of Mr. and Mrs. David W. Packer died at their Rockbridge home at 3 AM. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery that afternoon near the village.

Logan Wugene Mre David W.packer Rockbridge Wairview

Funeral services for Phillip Dupler in Rockbridge

Funeral services for Phillip Dupler of Rockbridge were held at the Advent Christian Church at 2 PM with Rev. Woodworth officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery near Rockbridge.

Dupler Logan Phillip Dupler Rockbridge Advent Christian Church Woodworth Fairview

Logan Social Roundup Notes Visits and Births

Mr and Mrs Robert W Lang and daughter of St Clairsville arrived in Logan for a few days with Mr and Mrs Charles Barker and other Logan friends. Mr and Mrs William Decker and Mrs Phil Tschappat spent Tuesday in Marietta as guests of Mrs Carl Fruin and family and Miles Decker. The Decker couple are guests of the Tschappats. H E Rose Roger Friend H L Kirkpatrick and Don Cox were in Lancaster for an Ohio Power Company safety meeting. Mr and Mrs Tete Beshara announce the birth of a son Wednesday evening. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Beshara and Charles J Wright. Mrs James Rees, operated on in Columbus, home return Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Samuel Blur called to Columbus for grandson Denard Blury’s illness. Lester Walker Russell James and Dew Smart of Haydenville visited Logan Wednesday evening.

William Decker Phil Tschappat Marietta Carl Fruin Miles Decker Decker Tschappat H. EE. Rose Roger Friend H. L. Kirkpatrick Don Cox Lancaster Ohio Power Company T’ete Beshara John Beshara Charles J. Wright James Rees Columbus Samuel Blur Denard Blury Lester Walker Hiussell James Dew Smart Haydenville Logan

5.24 Miles of New Road to Be in County

The State Highway Department plans 45 miles of new highway this year with 6.24 miles in Athens County as part of the Athens Hockingport Road. Bids are due January 28 for projects estimated at 1.89 billion dollars. Other counties include Muskingum Zanesville Drenden Road and Fairfield Millersport Mount Perry Road with bridges and paving noted.

State Highway Department Athens County Athens- Hockingport Muskingum County Zanesville Drenden Fairfield County Millersport Mount Perry

Customs head in New York inquiry ends without action

Customs officials said no action would be taken on charges that Herbert L. Pratt chairman of Standard Oil of New York paid 14600 for smuggling 25000 dollars worth of champagne into the United States. The case was raised in a letter to President Hoover by G Rowland Munroe counsel for the Anti Saloon League of New Jersey amid a campaign to oust Col. Arthur S Foran customs comptroller.

New York UPR Herbert L. Pratt Standard Oil Company of United States Hoover G. Rowland Munroe Anti-Saloon League of New Jersey Anti-Saloon League Col Arthur S. Foran Foran Philip

County road paving and bridge projects across several counties

Road work spans Meigs Gallia Washington Morgan Muskingum and Morgan counties. Projects include 1.42 miles on Middleport McArthur Road paving traffic bound matadam 2.15 miles on Marietta Woodsfield Road paving and bridges 99 miles paving and concrete stab bridge near Rokeby Lock near Rokeby with several bridges and culverts planned.

Meigs County Middleport-McArthur Matadam Gallia County Gallipolis-McArthur Washington County Marietta-Woodsfield Morgan and Muskingum McConnelsville Zanesville Rokeby Lock

Talks On Disobedience At West Side P T A Meeting

At the West Side School Thursday night the West Side Parent-Teacher Association heard talks on disobedience by Mrs. Charles Wood Mrs. R L Harvey and Mrs Ure Fin sterwald followed by a discussion led by Miss Edith Stocklin. Miss Verna Danford’s first grade class drew the largest turnout of mothers while music was provided by fourth grade students.

Charles Wood R. L. Harvey Ure Finsterwald West Side Edith Stocklin Verna Danford

Port official faces ouster over champagne import case

Customs officials say the case is beyond their jurisdiction as Ernest S. Braidwood, alleged Anti-Saloon League employee, accuses Pratt of importing 54 cases of champagne on the American Steamship Excede. affidavit claims the cargo was listed as crockery and flower pots on the manifest.

New York Ernest S. Braidwood Anti-Saloon League Pratt Excede

Also Mentioned on This Page

Men’s Chorus of M. BE. Church Messenger Buchtel Program Hess Oil Company of Athens Iby W. LeFever Martin Judge Whiterafl Kiwanis Club 0. Zenner Co Siouk Donald Blum Tive Wood Bowen Miss Pettitt Robert W. Lang St. Clairsville Charles Barker Scotts Asa McClanahan Mill St. Dial Athens, O Gladys Brockwell and Robert Frazer Drake Collegians Lina Basquete Cs En Tiel The D. Zenner Co Majestic Marion Davies Marianne Marion Lois Moran Joseph Wagstaff
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