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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1931

Page

10

Dr Hattery Fined for Delinquency Conviction in Logan

Dr A H Hattery of Union Furnace received a 300 dollar fine plus costs after a conviction on contributing to the delinquency of a 15 year old girl. He and a Union Furnace youth were detained after liquor evidence surfaced during an investigation led by Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Joe Farbearn. The court lectured the underage girl and returned her to school.

Logan Hattery Union Furnace Sol Ellinger Joe Farbearn

Suits Over Unpaid Fair Premiums Grow

James G. Coakley sues the Hocking County Agricultural Society for $102 claiming unpaid premiums earned at the fair in 1927 and 1929 with interest from October 1927 and October 1929. It is the fourth such suit against the fair board recently by claimants asserting unpaid premiums.

Logan James G. Coakley Hocking County Agricultural Society Fair Board

Physician leads Athens group for eugenics bill

Dr. James P. Porter of Ohio University backs a proposed state law to sterilize feeble minded and epileptic patients in public institutions. A three member board would decide on sterilizations with hearings and guardian appointments. The measure aims to prevent illness by tackling root causes and reduce state care costs.

James P. Porter Qhio T University Athens Kiwanis Club Porter General Assembly Director of Public Welfare Ohio Athens County Gallipolis

Local bowlers beat Lancaster on Logan alleys in three games

Logan defeated Lancaster 3 game series as Larimer led with 671 total pins and Edward Hamilton 661 for Logan. Hamilton tallied 244 in the final game and Larimer 255, with Logan finishing 1,102 pins in the last outing to reach a 3,080 series total. Other Logan bowlers were Howard Columber John Columber and Pete Beshara. Lancaster visitor White had a 601 series with a 277 in the second game.

Logan Lancaster Larimer Edward Hamilton Hamilton Howard Columber John Columber Pete Beshara White

Ricketts Means to Return Home from South America

Marcus H. Ricketts will leave Buenos Aires for home February 12 after two and a half years abroad. The trip to New York will take 19 days, then a week in Washington, D C, before a three month foreign service vacation. An expert accountant and former accounting student in Washington, he is expected to arrive in Logan early in March.

Logan Fidwin D. Ricketts Marcus H. Ricketts Buenos Aires South America New York Washington, D. C Ilogan

Funeral rites held for Robert Deible in Logan

Funeral services were held at St. John’s Catholic Church for 24 year old Robert Deible of Logan who died from burns suffered at Columbus Packing Co. The Rev. James T. Nevin led the service and burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Deible of Logan, where he had previously worked.

Saturday Club Luncheon Programs At Mrs White Home

Mrs. Robert Lee White entertained the Saturday Club at her Mound Street home with a luncheon and a program on American Humorists. Mrs. John Krieg presented a paper on Fable In Wit. roll call articles featured and club songs closed the gathering with guests Mrs. T. K. Showalter, Mrs. M. F. Weymteller, Mrs. C. O. Allen, and Mrs. Nellie Adams.

Robert Lee White Mound Street H. Burton John Krieg M. F. Weymteller C. O. Allen Nellie Adams

Martin couple moves to Logan to join Ohio Power office

Mr. and Mrs. V. W. Martin relocate from Columbus to Logan last week and will reside in the George Eberst property on Midland Place. Mr. Martin will work with the Ohio Power Co. at their local office, previously serving as a salesman for the Glendale Brick Co.

Logan V. W. Martin Columbus George Eberst Midland Place Martin Ohio Power Co Greendale Brick Co

Stanley Hysell Family Relocates to Groveport this Week

Stanley Hysell and family move to Groveport this week after residing in Logan for the last fourteen years. Hysell served as sexton at Oak Grove Cemetery for several years until being displaced a year ago by George D. Engle.

Logan Stanley Hysell Groveport Hysell Oak Grove George D. Engle

Local social guests visit relatives across cities

Miss Alice Bates of Chillicothe visits sister Mrs Frances Toole in this city for several weeks. Mrs William West travels to Toledo to stay with niece Mrs James Wolfe. Mr and Mrs Fred Warner of Upper Sandusky visit here. Mr and Mrs Walter Leonard and two children host relatives in Marion Township. Miss Cleo Haley from Chillicothe visits Logan relatives. Miss Verna Orr and Miss Merna Orr of Columbus stay with parents Mr and Mrs Earle Orr. Mr and Mrs Charles Achauer visit Columbus to see Mrs W I Achauer admitted to hospital.

Alice Bates Chillicothe Frances Toole William West Toledo James Wolfe Fred Warner Upper Sandusky Walter Leonard James Brown Marion Township Cleo Haley Logan Verna Orr Merna Orr Columbus Earle Orr Warner Avenue Charles Achauer Mr. Achauer W. I. Achauer

Funeral for Mrs. George Amerine Held in Logan

Mrs. George Amerine 71 died at Cherrington Hospital after several weeks illness. She is survived by her husband a half sister in McConnellville and a half brother in Philadelphia. Funeral service conducted at 2 p m Tuesday at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. James R. Fields. Burial followed at Heshboro Cemetery.

Indictment Noted After Acquittal in Local Case

Indictment against Pearl Keplar of Nelsonville was filed Monday at the request of Prosecutor Wood Bowen after the jury acquitted Hartey Ingram on a liquor charge. Ingram and Keplar were indicted by the last grand jury, with Ingram’s case chosen for trial first. The brief deliberation ended in acquittal, leading to no further trial.

Dinner entertainments with multiple couples in Lancaster

Mr and Mrs Frank Burberry and daughter Louise hosted a Sunday dinner for the pleasure of Mr and Mrs C FEF Miss Violet Brehm and Mr and Mrs W P Heft and Miss Ruth Heft. Afterward the group motored to Lancaster.

Frank Burberry Louise C. Fef Brehm Violet W. P. Heft Ruth Heft Lancaster

Surprise Birthday Party for Wilbur Williams in New Plymouth

A surprise party was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Williams home in New Plymouth on January 24 for Wilbur Williams twenty eighth birthday and his sister in law Mrs. Perry Wains twentieth birthday. Attendees included extended family and neighbors from Zion Ridge Nel sonville Logan and Coonville among others, gifts and lunch were served.

Wilbur Williams New Plymouth Inlaw Perry Wains Togan Joe Williams Floyd Ralph Rolland Ray Juanita Wavel Hazel Florabell Frank Dennis Zion Ridge Yed Lightfoot Wilbur Nelsonville Arley Miller Mildred Williams Logan Luster Betty Lucille Perry Davis Norma Jean Pearlie Lanning Herman Kathleen Betty Clarence Fuller Deloris Coonville William Fuller Elmer John Etta Largent Esta Hazel Largent

Webb Named Clinton Webb Chairman in Hocking County

Major Fred M. Logan in charge of C M T Camp enrollments for the district announces Clinton Webb as chairman of the committee in Hocking County. Webb also appoints Harry Krumlauf as assistant. Hocking County quota is eight for this year with possible expansion if early enrollments exceed the limit.

Logan Fred M. Logan Clinton Webb Hocking County Webb Harry Krumlauf

Bailey Arrest Begins After Tire and Gasoline Theft

Bailey of near Rockbridge was arrested Sunday by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn after C. H. Nixon of Oroville reported two tires and five gallons of gasoline stolen. An affidavit is filed in Magistrate C. T. Stephenson's court. Bailey allegedly sold the tires to two Logan men after leaving the station.

Logan Wilmer Bailey Rockbridge Joe Farbearn C. H. Nixon Oroville Bailey C. T. Stephenson Farbearn

William Lanning Leaves for Cleveland Under Observation

Logan residents report William Lanning of this city departed Monday for Cleveland to be under a specialist's care for several days. He has suffered illness for weeks and was accompanied by his son Alfred Lanning.

Logan Wiliam Lanning Cleveland Lanning Alfred Lanning

Freeman Divorce Suit Alleges Willful Absence

Rebecca Freeman files for divorce from George Freeman alleging willful absence after he left their home on January 19 1928. The couple married July 24 1926 and have no children.

Quarantine Signs Allow Kids Back to Public Pond Skate

Boston authorities permit children with whooping cough to skate at the Publiite garden pond after they display pinned coats with quarantine signage reading Warning, Whooping Cough.

Boston

Itching Ends When Zemo Touches Skin

Zemo soothes itching and burning on skin and relieves severe irritation. It draws out local infection and clears blemishes, offering quick relief upon contact. A family antiseptic, it is advertised as safe and effective, with 35c 60c and $1.00 price points. Public dealers carry the product.

Zemo

Petit Jury Drawn in Vinton County

The names of the petit jury drawn by the clerk of courts in Vinton County include Henry Graves Eagle Township Frank McCathrine Knox Jane Burt Harrison FE W Brown Eagle H FE Bowen Vinton Ruby Waxler Elk James B O'Leary Madison Anna Ward Elk James George Swan C lL Morrison Clinton Minita Eberts Vinton Imogene Ward Elk William Davis Elk Cora Campbell Swan Ben Napper Wilkesville The jury will meet for trial of cases February 9.

Cora Campbell Swan Ben Napper Wilkesville

Vinton County Notes Highlight Local Visits and Pomeroy Bridge

E T Davis of Wellston and others traveled to West Virginia crossing the Pome roy bridge and returning via the Silver Bridge at Pt Pleasant. Local visits include Dixon and Perkins families from Zaleski and Springfield with Miss Mary Taylor of Dundas. Sunday services planned at Putnam Chapel with Rev Secoy conducting.

Vinton County E. T. Davis Wellston Ray Cox Max Foster Lyle McArthur West Virginia New Bridge Pomeroy Silver Bridge Pt. Pleasant D. FE. Dixon Harrison Perkins Richard Roger Moreton Malone Springfield Mary Taylor Dundas Putnam Chapel Secoy Mr. Sands Zaleski Joe Driscoll Clarence Trainer Dorothy Amilton Galena Velma Trainer Charles Collins Maude Collins Hamden Pearl Knox Ross Graves Sheriff

Vinton Education Board Organized In Ohio County

McArthur Jan 27 At a recent organization meeting of the board of education of Vinton County the following officers were elected G A Lash Albany Rural Route president and Co V Waldron Ray vice president The other board members named were C H Morrison Dundas W O Dearth Londonderry Rural Route and S M Sharp Zaleski

Wellston Legion Post organizes with 67 charter members

At the organization meeting in Wellston 67 World War soldiers signed as charter members. Dr. W. H. Parker was chosen commander, H. B. McClain senior vice commander, Arthur J. Lockard junior vice commander, HA. W. Zimmerman adjutant, C. B. Cleveland treasurer, H. F. Strath sergeant at arms, Rev. J. T. Barnahan chaplain, John A. Handley post historian, T. R. Magee and Ralph Martindill on by laws committee.

New Wellston Ralph Martindill McArthur

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Messenger D. Y. Milne Dr. Hattery Sues Fair Board Kiwanis Bill Robert Deible Entertains Club George Amerine CORRS Columbia the Cuckoos Paris T. C. Kelly Starr P. O. Box Vinton Education Board Legion Majestic George Prava Paramount Picture Jessie Royce Landis William Boyd Eddie Cantor Insurance Sound News Audio Review The D. Zenner Co Logan, Ohio Spencer Tracy Warren Hymer Cupid Claire Luce Humphrey Bogart John Ford Maurine Watkins Wim Collier Vox Movietone News Paramount
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