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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1930
Page
12
County leader in Cadiz served as president of the Coshocton County Medical Society and of the Lemi Coal Company, directed Peoples Bank, and chaired the Kiwanis Club. He also held a director post at the bank and led city civic groups in Cadiz.
Health Department records show 26 births and 20 deaths in June for Hocking County with 10 communicable disease cases. In Logan 11 births and 3 deaths. most deaths were over 70 or between 51 and 70. Tuberculosis led with five cases and one mumps case.
Logan district farmers report a short hay crop from light rainfall over recent months. They warn that mowing must continue to produce a load and fear the corn crop may also fail if rain does not return. Livestock feed shortages for winter are a major concern. They also note blooming petunias along Front Street as a bright spot of home beautification by Mr. and Mrs. George Hooper.
Mr and Mrs George Smith of Wellston along with Mrs Gerald Sinnott and Mrs Thomas Sinnott were shopping in Logan on Wednesday.
The McCann family reunion occurred at Ash Cave on July 4 with four generations present. Attendees included I. D. McCann and spouses from Dexter, along with many extended relatives from Columbus Rutland Gious ter Hamden Logan and other nearby towns. Plans already underway for next year’s gathering at the same site.
Mrs. Joe W Farbearn hosted a Wednesday afternoon birthday party for her son Jack at home on North Mulberry Street. Guests played games and received vari colored balloons. A lunch was served with assistance from Mrs. Leroy Conkle. Those present included Elizabeth Eberst Betty Lloyd Katie Joe Collison Ruth Collins Dorothy Cromwell Fae Rodman Jean Karshner Jean Krieg Jean Potts Jack Howell Billy Harden Dick Tschappat Fred Shively and Dick Conkle. Mrs J McVey of the city will spend the rest of the week in Lancaster visiting relatives.
Precinct boundaries in Logan are updated by the Hocking County Election Board. The A B line in the Third Ward runs along the alley between Orchard and Culver Streets with Main Street the northern boundary. A Fourth Ward precinct split places southeast of Gallagher Avenue in Precinct A and northwest to Main and Hunter Streets in Precinct B. Changes take effect at the August primary.
Residents discuss how Murray City funded a new fire truck after a major blaze earlier this year. The Fourth of July fundraiser and local benefit events helped boost donations from individuals and village organizations to reach the purchase goal.
Levi Poling of Darke County visits his ill brother Adam Poling near Webb Summit in Hocking County. The aged traveler made the trip by automobile to check on him.
Ohio Power Company survey in Logan county seeks to enlist customers in Rockbridge village. Past attempts to procure electric current for Good Hope Township were begun and dropped.
Logan July 11 owners near Scotts Creek Falls complain to county officers that fences by the popular swimming pool are damaged and livestock escaped. The site has long drawn hundreds of youths each summer. One farmer may prosecute. officers seek the culprits’ identities.
Logan July 11 The Rev T B Vorhees 91 Gibisonyville who has been treated at Cherrington Hospital for a fractured hip is recovering and likely to return home next week Mrs Cecil Grove near Bremen underwent a surgical operation Tuesday and is reported in satisfactory condition Charles Mohney Buchtel had an appendicitis operation two weeks ago and returned home Wednesday
Logan report Charles Phillips aged 71 died Tuesday evening after five days at the County Home. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday with Rev. Fred Brown of Adelphi officiating. Burial followed at County Cemetery.
Logan dispatch reports 7050 people visited The Rock House in the last month as Ranger L T Worley notes July crowds may rise. July 4 attendance hit 2315 and the next Sunday 1120 visitors were registered.
Logan July 11 Protest filed over Epispalians win against Methodists for an eligibility issue with Allen Adair missing age certificate. No decision yet by committee. Ned Gabriel fielding Hansel’s bases loaded homer highlighted a late rally by Epispalians. Next game United Brethren vs Presbyterians with Barton Hall and John Columber umpiring.
Miss Sarah Reod a twelve year old from Wellston West Virginia will preach at the Nazarene Church on North Orchard Street Friday evening. She has led revival meetings at the Athens Nazarene Church and is credited with bringing 433 persons into affiliation with the church.
Final rites for 70 year old James Henry Goodlive were held at St. Johns Lutheran near Junction City with Rev Dyer presiding. Burial followed at a nearby cemetery. He died at home near Maxville Tuesday evening leaving a widow, a daughter Mrs Oscar Smith, and a son Dr A Goodlive of Marshall Missouri.
Funeral services for Charles Ewart oil man of Logan were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Burgoon 825 Third Street at 2:30 Thursday afternoon. The Rev B C Peters United Brethren Church preached the sermon. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. James Loomis Union Furnace visited Logan on Thursday.
In New York on July 11 peaceful talks between anthracite operators and miners aim to negotiate a new wage scale to replace September 1 expirations. After four years of peace, both sides pursue tolerant, intelligent discussions with no strike threats, focusing on the industry's future and common good.
Relatives await a message from the dead after Sir Arthur Conan Doyle author and spiritualist was buried in Crowborough Sussex following a quiet funeral.
Ralph Fleagle known as a bandit and slayer was executed by hanging at Colorado State Penitentiary in Canon City on July 11 after being condemned for his crimes.
A small gathering attended the graveside ceremony in the garden of Windle Sham's home. The family, hopeful he will communicate from beyond the grave, stood beside the coffin with a calm mood and no mourning atmosphere.
Surgeon Dr. F. M. Marshall 65 died of a heart attack at City Hospital as he was about to perform an operation. He had battled heart trouble for over a year and was born near Justus in Stark County.
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