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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1931

Page

3

One Thousand Hocking Children Aided by County Officer

Logan July 23 Approximately one thousand children were aided in Hocking County this spring per a report to the State Department of Education by George L Wright county attendance officer. Food for 30 and clothing for 60 were provided by the Fed Cross. Shoes and clothing costing 350 were bought with emergency funds passed by the Legislature. During the year 50 children were placed under quarantine. Absences for minor matters were 700. Wright sent 201 notices to parents and conducted investigations in 21% cases. Remedies work was required in forty cases. arrests with fines occurred in two. Working certificates issued to 30, thirteen for agricultural needs, eleven for domestic needs, six for other work. Most pupils had completed eighth grade and were under eighteen. Total certificates issued were 44, with four refused due to inability and one exclusion. This was Wrights first annual report. he was reappointed for another year.

Mrr. Wright Wright

Narrow escape for Hood family on flooded road

Logan July 28 Mr and Mrs Earl H Hood and their young daughter narrowly escaped when their car drove into water on a section of the New Strattavills Road Tuesday night after Monday Creek rose and flooded the highway near Winones. Highway employee Hen Humphrey responded quickly and towed them to safety.

Logan Earl H. Hood Strattavills Road Monday Creek Thi City Winones Hood Hen Humphrey Highway Employe Ron

County Funds Cut In State Aid Districts In Logan

Logan July 23 funds for rehabilitation in Hocking County state aid districts are limited to 3224 after a survey showed a total request of 11000. Urgent rehabilitation work will be omitted this year and only absolutely necessary work will be done. Districts include Murrey City Ward Township Laurelville Haydenville Gore Marion Township Benton Township and Good Hope Township.

Logan Hocking County J. W. Coleman Gome State Department Coleman Murrey City Ward Township Laurelville Haydenville Gore Marion Township Benton Township Good Hope Township

Knee Injures Woman in Porch Fall

Logan July 23 Mrs Bert Stedem of East Hunter Street sustained a knee injury after slipping on the rear porch and falling to the yard. A local physician treated her injuries.

Logan Bert Stedem East Hunter Street

Zemo 19 Relieves Itching Eczema In Ad Claim

Soothing ZEMO advertised as healing and invisible for relief from itch and burning eczema. The copy claims twenty years of use with success in stopping itching drawing heat from the skin and aiding clearing rashes ringworm pimples and scalp irritations. Extra Strength option priced higher for chronic cases.

Propaganda Scored in Prohibition Meeting

Logan July 23 A program for a public education campaign in prohibition observance was outlined by the Hocking County Good Government League at the First Presbyterian Church. State Anti-Saloon League official S P McNaught warned against false propaganda and urged truth to reach citizens especially youth. He noted no repeal legislation passed recently and that fifty Ohio counties are ready for a repeal referendum, with the county to raise funds for the statewide plan. The event featured Rev H L Geddes presiding, J P Miller as speaker, music by Harden's Orchestra, and refreshments provided by church members.

Indiana Ohio Mar McNaught Cleveland H. L. Geddes J.P. Miller C. T

End Piles Quick with Internal Hemroid Formula

An ad claims internal remedy Hemroid Formula cures piles by removing cause through improved blood circulation. It highlights Hem-ROID Tablets as effective, boasting city-wide success and a money-back promise if relief is not achieved.

Director Is Jailed Shively on Intoxication Charge

Fred C. Shively service director was jailed Tuesday afternoon by Chief of Police Lewis Reynolda on intoxication charges. He was released Wednesday morning to return home on Mayor Elias Bright's order after offering resignation, which was refused. Shively returned to work and was on duty Tuesday morning. He had held the post for 18 months. The mayor did not disclose his planned action.

Logan Fred C. Shively Lewis Reynolda Elias Bright Shively Bright Costa Tooming

Road Damage Survey As Storm Strikes Hocking County

State and county crews inspect the highways of Hocking County to assess storm damage after heavy rains. Ditches washed, small bridges damaged, and roads flooded near Rockbridge and Webb Summit. Wheat losses reported as farm fields flooded and residents trapped by rising streams. Mrs Ralph Roberta injured by a basement fall on Hocking Avenue.

Logan Hocking County Rockbridge Iato Strattaville Webb Summit McArthur Hocking Rusk Creek Hacking County Clear Creek Sentts Creele

Thresher Reports High Wheat Yield Near Logan

Logan July 28 Willam Ansel reports a record wheat yield from Marion Township based on Jill Field three and a half acres netting 140 bushels at about 40 bushels per acre. Threshers say this is the heaviest per acre yield they have seen in the area.

Logan Marion Township Willam Ansel Jill

Knife Victim Recovers McConnell Making Satisfactory Recovery

Logan July 23 Latest reports from Columbus hospital say Harry McConnell is making a satisfactory recovery from stab wounds suffered Sunday night. Doctors expect he may return home before week’s end. Joe Rife pleaded guilty to cutting and wounding but cannot post $1000 bond and remains jailed awaiting fate of the case.

Local News from White Cottage Area Delivers Gatherings and Moves

Mr and Mrs Gnaries Waite and son Raph of White Cottage spent weekend with friends and relatives. Mrs White, linked to Dora Blankenship and Mary Keeler, is noted. Hobby Ross is seriously ill. George Horn Ed Cochran of Columbus hosted Clyde Strain family. A lawn fete hosted by Indien of the M E Church drew crowds on the shaded lawn. The Forrester family moved to a White property they purchased. Kenneth White of East Fulthampton visited over the weekend. Susie Snyder of Shawnee visited with Mrs Harry Strain. Floyd Slatter of Columbus visited his brother Baril. Mrs George Lanning is noted as Jimmie Blanken’s parent.

Moo Waite Son Raph White Cottage White Slater Dora Blankenship Mary Keeler Hobby Ross George Horn Ed Cochran Columbua Clyde Strain Indien M. EB. Church O. V. Forrester Kenneth White East Fultenham Sierman Kellerig Susie Snyder Shawnee Harry Strain Floyd Slatter Columbus Baril George Lanning Jimmie Blanken

Diver Cup Award At Buckeye Lake Sparks News

The ship has learned of a diver cup victory awarded to the best fancy diver at Buckeye Lake. Local men face idleness due to the brick plant shutdown though several employees remain at work. Weekend visits include Charles Lemon and Columbus trip with his wife. Officers conducted raids in Ney Streitaville. Families spend time at Buckeye Lake while residents recover from a sun stroke and weather damages as heavy rains trigger power outages and flood roads and fences.

Buckeye Lake Charles Lemon Columbus Dty Bush Bennett Ney Fred Blankenship Howard Helen Gertrude Strain Dave Moodle Clara Marie Whitmer

Let Contract for Infirmary Building

The contract for the infirmary barn at Athens County Infirmary to replace the fire destroyed structure was let to Himes Tryon and Company of Athens by the county commissioners. Their bid of 2996.10 won over the highest bid of 3298. Construction to start immediately.

Athens County Infirmary Himes, Tryon and Company Athens Athens County Geven

Health Literature Display at Asia University Exhibit

Health literature from advertisers is showcased in the exhibition room on the first floor of Fine Arts Hall at Asia University. The display runs until Saturday and aims to educate teachers and the public about nutrition, child care, under nourishment, physical correction, bathing, play, rest, recreation, air and sunlight, and food preparation. The exhibit is arranged by Prof. D Giaugue's class in Methods of Teaching Health.

Asia University Co. D. Giaugue

Officers Re-Elected At Ohio Rural Carriers Meeting

In Mt. Vernon Ohio on July 2 the Ohio Rural Carriers Association held its session with Stoughton of Rockbridge elected vice president and Teele noted as president. The report notes leadership changes amid a chaotic segment describing unrelated theft details and town references.

MT. Vernon Gmits Louisville Ohio Rural Carriers’ Association Pe Stoughton Rockbridge Wr Teele

Tire Ad Claims Firestone Advantage Over Extra Values

The copy touts superiority of Firestone Tires when confronted with Extra Values, implying drivers will feel secure only with Firestone. It frames these tires as the dependable choice amid competing options. The message emphasizes safety and reliability as central selling points.

Firestone

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