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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1934

Page

12

One Hour Parking Regla tion on Main Street Proves Effective

Logan officials and motorists praised Saturday’s start of a one hour parking rule on Main Street. Officer Francis Toole coordinated police efforts with help from the force to keep traffic moving and parking available. Central deliveries loaded from store rear, double parking banned, alleys kept clear, and warnings issued for first offenses. Prosecutions to follow for repeat violators.

Logan Main Street Francis Toole

Fever cases decline in Hocking County health report

Scarlet fever cases fall in Hocking County with only one in Logan under quarantine and four elsewhere. Most quarantines expected to be lifted in the first week of February, per Dr. W. B. Lacock, health commissioner.

Hocking County Logan W. B. Lacock

Latti arraigned over auto theft and wreck in Logan

Joseph Latti Latti more of Western Hocking County faced arraignment before Magistrate C T Stephenson on a charge of taking and wrecking the car of R A Aldridge without consent. Lattimore admitted wrecking the machine but claimed consent. He was held under bond of 900 pounds for further investigation.

First marriage ceremony held in Logan probate office

Logan January 2. For the first time since Judge Ewing assumed the probate court charge about a year ago the probate office hosted a marriage Saturday morning. Misa Rebecca Lenigar of Carbon Hill and Edward Giffin of Greendale exchanged vows as Magistrate C T Stephenson officiated and court staff served as witnesses. Lenigar is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lenigar and Giffin the son of Mr and Mrs Fad ward Olffin Sr.

C. T. Stephenson Probate Court Mine Lenigar Joseph Lenigar Fadward Olffin

Former Sheriff Lloyd Files for Republican Sheriff Primary

Former Sheriff William F R Lloyd announces candidacy for the Republican sheriff nomination after obtaining a petition from the election board. Incumbent nominee Jack Evans plans to run again, making a likely primary contest. Claude Grinstead, a former railroad man, also considered a candidate.

Dwogan William FR. Lloyd Election Board Jack Evans Claude Grinstead Legen

Creomulsion Promoted For Coughs And Colds Relief

An advertisement touts Creomulsion with creosote as a fast acting treatment for bronchial irritation, coughs, and colds. It claims the medicine stops lingering coughs and stresses safety and ease of use with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.

Sanitary Supervisors Hear State Leader

Logan report describes a Thursday conference of county sanitary supervisors with Dr. W. P. Johnson of the state health department leading the district including Perry Fairfield Pickaway Vinton Meigs Gallia Athens and Hocking counties. W. F. Smith attended as local sanitary engineer noting Murray City sanitation progress and CWA labor limits slowing the program.

Logan W. P. Johnson State Department of Health Perry Fairfield Pickaway Vinton Meigs Gallia Athens Hocking Johnson W. F. Smith Murray City CWA

Straitsville Oil Man Addresses Marietta Meeting

A. E. Faine of New Straitville urged oil operators to unite as he warned the new drilling codes give the president dictatorial powers. He predicted Pennsylvania grade crude in southeastern Ohio would rise to at least 3 dollars per barrel. The talk lasted over an hour and a half, focusing on industry organization and education of independents.

Marietta Pennsylvania Ohio A. E. Faine New Straiteville Faine

Truck Auto Collision Near Coonville

A collision occurred Friday night on a narrow bridge near Coonville as a truck driven by H. B. Knessley of Circleville and an automobile owned by E. M. Freeman of New Marshfield met attempting to cross the bridge. Freeman suffered head and face injuries not deemed serious. Knessley was unharmed. Deput y Sheriff Stanley Sparnen led the investigation.

Logan H. B. Knessley Circleville E. M. Freeman New Marshfield Coonville

Lanning Pleads Not Guilty in Assault Case

Elijah Lanning of Ward Township pleads not guilty to assault and battery and is held on a $300 bond for appearance before the grand jury on Saturday in Logan.

Barber Held on Non-Support Charge in Logan

Frank Barber of Lancaster was brought to Logan by Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Stanley Sparnow. He is wanted in Magistrate C. T. Stephenson's court on a non support charge.

Logan Frank Barber Lancaster Sol Ellinger Stanley Sparnow C. T. Stephenson

Carbondale Briefs On Ills, Visitors And Local Events

Carbondale illness includes Merle and Verle Howson with pneumonia. Rev. Edward Dabritz returns to California after two weeks with his parents. Funeral attendees for Mr. John Cullison included Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Cox, Mrs. Sadie Six, and Mr. Floyd Mosier. Catherine Johnson Connett visited Ione Doolittle. Ralph Betts stayed with his uncle John Clendenin in Mineral. Rev McDaniel to lead Carbondale M E Church service at 10:30 Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harrison visited Mrs. H. Dixon. In Ameeville Virgene Arnold stayed with Miss Freda Cox Saturday night. Richard Williams ill with influenza. A school picture show, with State Health Department film, was held Thursday. Carbondale basketball hosted New Marshfield at Union Furnace Friday. Mrs. Margaret Kisor and daughter Ethel Clark of Asbury spent Thursday here. Nellie Johnson of New Marshfield visited the high school Thursday. Oscar Dabritz improving from illness. Helen Minear Connett visited Laura Betta Wednesday. County health nurse Miss Cavanaugh gave physicals at Carbondale School Tuesday.

Merle Verle Howson Frank Howson Edward Dabritz California Oscar Dabritz John Cullison Oak Grove Jasper Cox Sadie Six Floyd Mosier Catherine Johnson Connett Ione Doolit State Health Department Carbondale New Marshfield Union Furnace Margaret Kisor Ethel Clark Asbury Nellie Johnson Helen Minear Laura Betta Cavanaugh

Ladies Aid Society Hosts M E Church Program In Albany

Albany reports an M E Church Ladies Aid gathering with vice president Elia Tewkesbury presiding. Edith Baughman Bertha Canny and Martha Tewkesbury were hostesses. Program featured songs read ing piano solo and talk Our Ladies Aid. Refreshments served to DC members.

Edith Baughman Bertha Canny Martha Tewkesbury Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Elia Tewkesbury Meire Radcliffe Reading Lora Reeder Mise Bartha Rickey Marie Hoffee Ella Miller Miss Webb Harold Brooks Groveport Louvisa Brooks

Hospital Notes from Logan Hospital

Logan Hospital reports Herbie Smith and Lauren Run taken to Cherrington Hospital Sunday for leg plate removal. Gilbert Walton and Otto Lewis admitted for observation and treatment. Mrs H H Sands and her daughter returned home Saturday.

Logan Herbie Smith Lauren Run Cherrington Hospital Gilbert Walton South Bloomingville Otto Lewis Carpenter H. H. Sands

Logan Proceedings Involving Indictment And Legion Meeting

Elmer Mowery appeared for arraignment after a secret indictment. He pled guilty to a charge of non support with the matter taken under advisement. Capt. Paul Tague led a Cheshire meeting to organize a new American Legion post with Ewald Schmutter and Frank Judy in attendance.

Logan man injured by racing horse recovering at home

Gomer Evans of Pattonville, injured when his leg was caught beneath a tailing horse a week ago, is recovering. He can move about Logan streets with crutches.

Logan Gomer Evans Pattonville

Pine Cot Spread From Pineapples And Apricots

Mrs. William Connett shares a winter spread recipe using dried apricots and pineapple. Soak apricots in pineapple juice, add diced pineapple and sugar, then cook until thick for a ready to spread jam substitute.

William Connett East State Street

Poling Quits Work After Lead Poisoning Incident

James Poling of West Logan left his job painting the junior high building after suffering lead poisoning. He was among the crew handling the project when the illness forced medical treatment on Saturday.

Logan James Poling West Logan

Man Pleads Guilty In Fur Hunting Charge

Ferdinand Kessler of Marion Township was arrested by Deputy Game Protector Edward Eberst for hunting fur bearing animals out of season. He pleaded guilty before Magistrate C T Stephenson and was fined $25 plus costs.

Logan Ferdinand Kessler Marion Township Edward Eberst C. T. Stephenson

Homemaker's Questions Canning Meat Rules

Expert yields ten guidelines for meat canning. Select fresh clean meat, ensure it is well cooked, trim for cooking and remove large bones, small bones may stay for flavor. Wipe meat with a clean damp cloth, do not wash in water, cut into packable pieces.

Army To Ask 1000 Planes For Air Corps Expansion

The War Department announced a five year program to add 1000 new planes 400 regular officers and 6200 enlisted men to the Army Air Corps. The plan backed by Secretary Dern totals over 30 million dollars for development and will be sent to the Military Affairs Committees of Congress.

Air Corps Washington U.P Army Air Corps War Department General Staff Congress War Dern

Webster Last Rites For Rose Webster At Torch Baptist Church

Rose E. Webster 80 died Friday at her son's home in Torch. Funeral services Sunday at 10 30 a m at Torch Baptist Church with Rev R L Derrick officiating. Burial in local cemetery. Survived by children Roy Howard Netta Adams Linda Bingman Anna Wilcox and Morris plus several grandchildren. A PTA pie supper Jan 31 funds to beautify school grounds. Community notices of visits, dinners, and revival services follow.

North Dakota Netta Adams Columbus Linda Bingman Washington D. H Anna Wilcox Worthington Morris Achoc Guy Secoy Guysville 8. I. Dunfee Leo Johnson Roy Dunfee Xenia G. W. Dewees Kim Williams Reedsville Dan Livingston Arthur Scarlett Homer Scarlett Lloyd Dexter Little Hocking Cart Kincade Frost R. D Raymond Woodburn Vincent H. A. Dewees Maud Eslocker Church of God Chauncey Martha Hitchcock Ohio University M. A. McGrew A. N. Criss This Place James Crise Mies Frances Smith Coolville Ruth Dye

Funeral held for two year old Dowling in New Straitsville

In New Straitsville on January 29 funeral services were held for the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dowling who died of pneumonia after a brief illness. Burial followed in a local cemetery. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bowling.

New Straitsville Robert Dowling Bert Bowling Howard Blankenship Charlies Welch Shawnee Barney Blankenship

Meat Canning Guidelines Use of Salt and Jars

Instructions detail packing meat in clean hot jars with 1 to 2 inches headspace. Salt amounts per quart and layered filling advised. Water added only for soup or stew. browning drippings used if available. Process jars 90 minutes at 10 pounds or 60 minutes at 15 pounds pressure.

Ohio Bar Proposes Division of Small Claims Courts

The Ohio Bar Association studied a plan to create a division of small claims and minor offenses in each county to replace justices of the peace courts. Abolition of the justices courts was urged by committee head Harry G. Binns, who called many courts rackets run by magistrates and constables. Legislation would be submitted at the mid summer session and brought to the legislature if approved.

Columbus U.R Common Pleas Court Justice of the Peace Court Ohio Bar Association Harry G. Binns Binns

Holzer Hospital Notes In Gallipolis

Franklin Peterson 14 of Harrisburg a CCC camper at Rocksprings fairground Pomeroy was admitted for hip injury after a Friday stumble while running uphill. A companion stepped on him as he fell and he has not moved his leg since. Frank Thomas Dunn Jr 4 of Jackson had an operation Sunday. Mrs D A Vornholt city admitted for treatment Sunday. Dr Vornholt in good condition after appendix operation Thursday. W S Downtain city improved Sunday. Buddy Lee Melage Gallipolis Ferry W Va was discharged.

Gallipolis Franklin Peterson Harrisburg CCC Rocksprings Fairground Pomeroy Holzer Hospital Peterson Frank Thomas Dunn, Jr Jackson D. A. Vornholt City Vornholt Downtain Buddy Lee Melage Gallipolis Ferry W. Va

Personal Notes on Local Families and Travel

Mr and Mrs Walter Linkhorn and son Forbes left Saturday for several weeks in Naples New York. W D Ohley and Mr and Mrs John Courtney of Charleston West Virginia visited W S Downtain at Holzer Hospital. Ohley is Downtains nephew. Mr and Mrs W H Skees and Charleston visitors joined Mr and Mrs Jake and Mrs A E Boatman. The Boatman residence was rented by Mrs C J Norton as they head to Cleveland to stay with daughter Mrs Mildred Finley.

Walter Linkhorn Forbes Naples N. Y D. Ohley John Courtney Charleston W. Va Downtain Holzer Hospital Ohley W. H. Skees Jake A. E. Boatman Cleveland Mildred Finley C. J. Norton Boatman

January 30 Horoscope Forecast Highlights Power and Secrecy

The stars for Tuesday January 30 favor privacy and secrecy over open deals, with a strong tilt toward those in authority seeking promotion and honors. Those born on this day may enjoy lively success and favoritism from high sources, while discreet, diplomatic approaches win favored outcomes. Notable nativity: Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Steamer I Lamont Hughes Leads 8500 Tons Down Ohio

River notes report the steamer I Lamont Hughes, flagship of Carnegie Steel, towing 15 barges containing 8500 tons of steel toward New Orleans. Expected to dock at Dam 26 amid river swells from strong winds, with other traffic including Packet Senator Cordill and tow boats Standard and Miss Sterling noted. The McClintic Marshall Corp. of Pittsburgh awarded a $1 829 contract to build five steel needle slate for Huntington District dams on the Ohio River.

Gallipolis I. Lamont Hughes Carnegie Steel Company New Orleans The Steel Company Cailiope Queen City Hughes Dam Ohio Valley Cordill Pittsburgh Miss Sterling McClintic-Marshall Corporation Huntington Ohio River

Two Roosevelt Balls Planned at Gallipolis

Gallipolis hosts two Roosevelt birthday dances sponsored by the Elks Lodge and the Knights of Pythias. Proceeds go to the Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children. Local orchestras provide music in the two lodge halls Tuesday night.

Elks and Knights of Pything Gallipolis Franklin Roosevelt Elks Knights of Pythias Warm Springs’ Foundation For

Peace bond posted in Gallipolis court appeal

George Ritchie posted a $400 peace bond in Justice Fred Muilisor's court after John Mooney filed charges. The bond was appealed Saturday to the common pleas court.

Gallipolis George Ritchie Fred Muilisor Common Pleas Court Ritchie John Mooney

Wilkesville Briefs and Local Notes

Carl and Clyde Sheline visited their ill parents Mr and Mrs Jack Sheline with Clyde staying to assist. Auxiliary members kept vigil nightly. Mrs Harley Wiseman and her mother Mrs Cora Grate remain ill. J T Long and son Raymond from Columbus were in town. Alice Peters visited Agnes Woodruff in Alice. Belle Cloud and Mae of Vinton called Sunday. American Legion and Auxiliary dance drew a good crowd. Mrs Ida Phettieplace recovered enough to go out. Walkathon ended after 1894 hours at 3 30 a m on Jan 19. Juanita Nutter and Fred Amos won second prize.

Carl Sheline Clyde Sheline Columbus Jack Sheline Clyde the Auxiliary Harley Wiseman Cora Grate J. T. Long Raymond Alice Peters Agnes Woodruff Alice Belle Cloud Mae Vinton American Legion H. B. Kruskamp Lottie Kruskamp Pomeroy Gallipolis William Garvin Ida Phettieplace

Racine Man Hurt In South Charleston Street Affray

O H Price 24 of Racine was taken to Kanawha Valley Hospital Charleston in an unconscious condition after a street affray in South Charleston late Saturday. His assailant is being held by Charleston police for questioning and investigation.

Gallipolis O. H. Price Racine Kanawha Valley Hospital Charleston W. Va South Charleston

Joint voice recital planned at Grace Church in Gallipolis

Grace M. E. Church in Gallipolis will host a joint voice recital Wednesday night featuring Miss Norma Berridge and Miss Lenore Nuber. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the white elephant fund to clear the annex debt from 1926.

Gallipolis Grace M. E. Church Norma Berridge T. S. Berridge Lenore Nuber Columbus Berridge Marshall College Ohio State University Marie Donavin Broad Lincoln WCAH WSEN Nuber Charlotte Gaines Agnes Wright Celia Pretty Creature Miss Berridge Leider Shhubert Burleigh Bassett Miss Nuber Hildach

Wilkesville School Notes Freshmen Host Night

Wilkesville high school hosts Freshmen Class and guests with games and refreshments at 9 15 pm. Sophomore Class runs this week assembly with program including violin solo and jokes. Seniors order invitations and caps and gowns. baccalaureate set for April 15 and commencement for April 19. Freshman Carey Strausbaugh ill. Junior class plans a future play.

Charce of Freshumen Carey Strausbaugh

Bond Total Is Cut In Gallia County

Gallia County plans for a $33,400 sale of poor relief bonds funded by the state selective sales tax were halted by an order from Adjutant General Frank Henderson. The bonding limit is now $20,000. The tentative sale date was February 20, and commissioners awaited word from the Ohio Tax Commission before advertising.

Gallipolis Gallia County Frank Henderson Ohio Tax Commission

CWS Cookers Start Free Meals for Needy Children

Nine women employed under CWS supervision began cooking today at Washington School. They will prepare free meals for children of indigent parents in Gallia County. Sewing projects are not yet started and no county quota for workers is set, says County Supervisor Mrs. John Butz.

Gallipolis CWS Washington Gallia John Butz

Nine Chickens Stolen From Dr Bean's Hen House

Nine chickens were stolen from a hen house at Dr. L. C. Beans suburban residence near Kananga. Sheriff Elmer Hatfield and Chief John Fraley investigated and found the fowl loaded in a johnboat and moved toward West Virginia or down the Ohio River.

Gallipolis L. C. Bean Kananga Elmer Hatfield John Fraley West Virginia Ohio River

State Aid Granted to Guyan Township Schools

The Guyan Township Board of Education was told by the state Department of Education that the district is placed on state aid. About 2.50 is expected soon to cover six weeks salaries for the district.

Guyan Gallipolis Board of Education Guyan Township State Department of Education

American Legion Post 18 Chartered at Cheshire

Gallipolis area members formed a new American Legion Post 18 at Cheshire on Friday night with former Kpolis and Middleport members joining. Ohio Legion officials from Columbus and London attended, appointing Hal Hate as vice commander and other officers including adjutant, chaplain, and sergeant at arms. Attendees from Middleport, Nelsonville, Logan, and Lancaster plus local veterans. A flag and gavel from the Cheshire G A R Post were presented to the new unit.

Gallipolis American Legion Kpolis Middleport Cheshire Post New Lexington Ohio Legion Hal Hate Columbus Sasiany Columbus Frank London William Hawley Cipal Aw Poy H. Haskins Clarence Gilmore Mander F. D. Allensworth Garrett Kern Trag J. Yntorian Robert Hern Welfare Tor Arthur Rupe Mem John S. Richards Hy Leo Carter Lewis Jones Wetherholt Arthur Legionnairs Presen

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