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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1931

Page

15

One Thousand Hocking Children Aided by County Officer

Logan July 23 Approximately one thousand children were aided in Hocking County this spring. Food was given to 300 and clothing to 60 by the Red Cross. shoes and clothing were purchased for 480 through emergency funds. A total of 80 children were placed under quarantine. Absences to minor matters were 700. 01 notices were sent to parents. Investigations in 21 cases. remedial work in 40. arrests in two cases. Working certificates issued to 32. 44 certificates in total. This report marks Mr. Wright’s first year as county attendance officer.

Logan Hocking County State Department of Education George L. Wright Red Cross Wright

Were Almost Trapped Logan Family Has Narrow Escape

On a water covered New Strattaville Road Tuesday night Mr and Mrs Earl H Hond and their young daughter narrowly escaped when Mondey Creek flooded the road. While returning to Logan their car entered flood water and drifted into a low mood area. Ben Humphrey, highway employee, arrived promptly and towed them to safety, as the three occupants faced possible entrapment.

Logan Earl H Hond Strattaville Road Winona Hood Ben Humphrey

County Funds Cut In State Aid Districts

Logan July 23 funds for rehabilitation in Hocking County state aid districts are limited to 3224 dollars with a total request of 17000 dollars. The State Department carved the budget to the funded amount and only essential work will be done, affecting Murray City Ward Township Laurelville Haydenville Gore Merion Benton and Good Hope Townships. Rehabilitation work not urgent will be omitted this year and the district distribution includes reduced estimates and district names.

Logan Hocking County W. Coleman State Department Coleman Murray City Ward Laurelville Haydenville Gore Merion Township Benton Township Good Hope Township

Zemo Skin Remedy Promises Relief for Eczema Itch

ZEMO claims decades of use in homes to stop itching and draw heat from eczema and other skin irritations. The ad touts extra strength 2BMO for chronic cases and lists prices 35c 60c and $1.00 with dealer availability across locations.

End Piles Quick Your Itching and Bleeding Remedy

A historic ad claims internal remedy HEM-ROID tablets cure piles by stimulating circulation and removing the cause. It promises relief within minutes and features a Dr J Leonhardt prescription, with a money back guarantee if not cured. The ad cites HOM-ROID and Quick Cut Rate in a bold citywide promotion.

Dr. J. Leonhardt

Director Is Jailed Shively in Jail Tuesday Charge of Intoxication

Logan reports Fred C. Shively service director was jailed Tuesday afternoon by Police Chief Lewis Reynolds for intoxication. He was released Wednesday morning to return home by Mayor Elias Bright. Shively offered his resignation upon return, which was refused. Charges of driving while intoxicated and intoxication were filed, with fines of 100 dollars and 10 dollars plus costs. He returned to work Monday and was on duty Tuesday morning. Mayor Bright did not specify possible action when asked Wednesday.

Bright

Storm damage tally from Hecking County floods

Logan July 23 state highway and county road crews surveyed highway systems after severe rain Tuesday. Ditches were filled, roads washed, and small bridges dammed across districts. Rescue trucks aided motorists near Rockbridge Webb Summit and McArthur Highway. The Hocking River rose and Rush Creek flooded farms, washing out wheat crops as streams ran out of banks delaying rural travel.

Logan Hecking Ashers Rockbridge New Stratteville Road Webb Summit McArthur Hishwa Scotts Creek

Falls Down Stairs Injures Mrs Roberts on Hocking Avenue

Mrs Ralph Roberts sustained facial and head cuts after slipping on basement stairs at the residence of Mr and Mrs Dan Rohberts on Hocking Avenue. She was near the top when she slipped and struck her face on the basement floor Tuesday.

Logan Ralph Roberts Dan Rohberts Hocking Avenue

Thresher Reports High Wheat Yield in Marion Township

Logan July 23 Willam Ansel reports a record wheat yield from a 3.5 acre field. Threshing last week produced 140 bushels at about 40 bushels per acre, said to be the heaviest per acre yield of the season as noted by the threshing crew.

Logan Marion Township Willam Ansel

Knife Victim Recovers at Columbus Hospital

Logan July 23 Latest reports from Columbus hospital say Harry McConnell wounded in a Sunday night fight is making satisfactory progress. He is expected to return home before week’s end. Jon Biffle pled guilty to cutting and wounding but could not post $1000 bond and remains in county jail awaiting grand jury action.

Logan Columbus Harry McConnell Jon Biffle EE Bright

New Straitsville Roundup: Local Visits and Events

New Straitsville News notes visitors from White Cottage and Columbus. Mr and Mrs George Horn and Mr and Mrs Lo Cochran of Columbus spent Sunday with the Strains. Ladies held a lawn fete on church grounds. Families relocate and extend weekend visits. The column mentions illnesses and growing ties among neighbors.

NEW Straitsville News Charles White Ralph White Cottage George Horn Lo Cochran Columbus Clyde Strain O. Vo Forrester Kenneth White East Fultenham Herman Keller Ta Susie Snyder Shawnee Harry Strain Floyd Slatter Columbia Earl George Lanning Jimmie Blanken

Buckeye Lake Diving Winner and Local Weather Toll

A ship reports the winner of a liver cup for best fancy diver at Buckeye Lake. Many local men idle after the brick plant closed, some workers still at the site. Local visits include Charles Lemon and family in Columbus. Deputies Bush and Bennett raided New Straitsville unexpectedly. Residents Miller Abrone, Fred Blankenship family, and Whitmer group spent time at Buckeye Lake. Dave Moodle recovers from a sun stroke. Buckeye Lake residents see heavy rains causing power suspension and flood damage to homes, roads, and fences.

Buckeye Lake Charles Lemon Columbus Bush Bennett New Straitsville Mire Sam Abrone Iail Fred Blankenship Howard Helen Gertrude Strain Dave Moodle Clara Marie Whitmer Buckleya Lake

Let Contract for Infirmary Building

The Athens County Commissioners let the contract for a new infirmary barn to replace the one destroyed by fire. Kimes Tryon and Company of Athens won among seven bidders with a bid of 2396.10, the highest bid being 3298. Construction to begin at once.

Athens County Infirmary Kimes, Tryon and Company Athens Athens County

Health Literature Display at Ohio University Exhibit

Health information from advertisers is shown this week in the exhibition room on the first floor of Fine Arts Hall at Ohio University. The display, organized by Prof COD Glauque, aims to inform teachers and the public about available health literature covering nutrition child care nourishment physical fitness bathing play recreation air sunlight and food preparation.

Fine Arts Hall Ohio University Cod Glauque

Officers Re elected at OMO Rural Carriers Meeting

In Mt Vernon on July 23 1y Smith of Louisville was re president of the OMO Rural Carriers Association at the annual meeting in session here. Stoughton of Rockbridge was reelected vice president.

MT Vernon Smith Louisville OMO Rural Lese Carriers’ Association Anm Stoughton Rockbridge Jed

Firestone Tire Ad Claims Superior Quality and Service

A promotional blurb touts Firestone tires as the only secure option, urging readers to verify tire quality and construction themselves. It mentions Stone Tires and special brand mail order Hires and emphasizes the guarantee or responsibility for service with Extra Values.

Firestone Firestone and

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Logan and Hocking County Clinton Webb D. ¥. Milne Spring Wright Anti-Saloon League Good Government League First Presbyterian Church S. P. McNaught Anti-Srtoon League Indiana Ohio McNaught Thei County Cleveland H L Geddes Wr. P. Miller T Warren Warren M. H Cherrington BC Peters Harden Otter Kenneth Abram Mra Arthur Abram Ruby Shackelford Union Furnace D M Shackelford James R Fields Harold Cochran Green Township Alva. Cochran Lorena D Hartley Green ‘Township Whittam A Hartley Bert Stedem East Hunter Street THE Independent Producers Logan, Ohio Shively Jimmy ‘Bradford Hen Shome Tropics Allstar Ben Lyon Raquel Torres Robert Edeson Alan Hale Thelma Todd Marian Douglas Albert Rogellage Cheyenne Rex Lease and Dorothy Gulliver Bobby Jones Thresher McConnell Dept Baltimore Port Court & State Athens, Ghio Majestic Phillips Holmes Sylvia Sidney Norman Foster Paramount Comedy and Act Diary Chandler DeSoto Dodge Durant Grahan P. Pontiac Roonevett Noah Nash Oldsmobil WARE Ford Care Chevrolet Perd Wai Whippet Plymouth Eakins FES Ee Firestone Unt Cenoee GlanetaTyne Otenera Gish Prize Brand Arent Ote Ye Eash Onder Tire Brand Benin Atone Tepe Rene Firedone Postal Tire Oladeld Caah Pie Tire Priea Ia Sey New York Gibson’s Pharmacy N. Court St Evanston, IL Firestone Service Efirestone Singapore Liberia Firestone Own Cord Fabric Mills Rim Pacific Coast Makres Aan A Neer Tyra Pickett Filling Station Fred R. Beasley Nelsonville Totman Filling Station Donaldson Motor Co Albany King’s Garage Amesville Tire Ea Eha
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