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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1930

Page

12

State Approves Refinery Finances for Ohio Plant

Logan August 25. The State Securities Department approved the financial structure and prospectus of the Independent Producers Refining Company of Logan which plans a refinery with 2009 barrels per day capacity. Forest E. Weinrich reported the approval after a Columbus trip. Stock is to be opened to producers and public with a 50 000 share base, nonpar value stock valued at 25 per share.

Logan State Securities Department Independent Producers Refining Company Forest E. Weinrich Columbus Southeastern Ohio

Picnic at Grotto Grounds Draws Large Turnout

About 4150 people attended a Presbyterian Church Sunday School picnic at the Grotto Grounds on Wednesday. Adults played baseball and games while children enjoyed swings and glides. A picnic supper followed in the evening, prepared by West Division members who had recently lost a church attendance contest.

Logan Grotto Grounds The Presbyterian Church

Sugar Grove sun flowers yield new color strains

Deputy County Engineer Ross Wagstaff reports progress on developing sunflower strains at his Sugar Grove residence. This season two new colors, double red and double pink, appeared in bloom. a double white bloom was expected among unopened plants. Local visitors have shown interest, with a basket of blooms sent to Logan by Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Conkle, Mrs. Bertha Oberle, and Edward Collins.

Leroy Conkle Bertha Oberle Edward Collins

City investigates party arrest amid liquor charge

City officials probe a Wednesday party that led to the arrest of Robert Giove and summoned five or six others to City Hall for questioning. Mayor Elias Bright and Chief John Bell, with officers Notestone and Reynolds, led the inquiry as two girls and several men were seen at the hall. Glore, a city resident, is charged with possessing intoxicating liquor and faces arraignment after surrendering to Chief Bell.

Logan Robert Giove Elias Bright John Bell Charles Notestone Lewis Reynolds Glore Bright Bell

Police Chief Warns on One Light Cars and 20 MPH Limit

Logan July 25 Chief of Police John Bell warns drivers using autos with only one light violate the law and says summary action will be taken. He notes the city speed limit is 20 miles per hour and reports frequent infractions as officers plan to curb speeding on the thoroughfares.

Logan John Bell

Classified ads for the Messenger circulation contact

Classified line directs readers to call C. Y. Milne for Messenger circulation inquiries. Phone number Logan 272 provided.

214 Messenger C. Y. Milne Logan

4 H Clubs Camp Near Athens Plans August Session

Extension Service invites 4-H members to Camp Logan from August 4 to 9 near Athens County. Camp, three miles from Athens, will offer glider construction, camp craft, sewing, and recreation under guard. Two buses will shuttle between Athens and the site with water tested and approved.

Logan Athens County Athens Harold Chambers Mr. Chambers Hocking County

Tar to be laid on portions of Hocking County roads

Hocking County plans tar seal on selected highway sections within weeks with equipment due by July 30. No list of roads is announced yet as funds in the raw fund will cap the project. Deputy Surveyor Wagstaff finishes Smith's Chapel Road survey under Green Township Trustees supervision.

Green Township

Logan Pioneer W L Gage Dies At 71 In Ohio City

W L Gage 71 longtime Logan resident died Wednesday afternoon after weeks of illness at his West Hunter Street home. He ran an early automobile business and previously operated a livery stable. Survived by widow Elizabeth Gage son I L Gage sister Mrs R M Connell. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the residence with Rev H L Geddes. Oak Grove Cemetery burial.

Logan W. L. Gage West Hunter Street Mr. Gage Ira Gage Miami Fla Gage Santa Logan Lodge of Elks Knights of Pythias Elizabeth Gage I. L. Gage R. M. Connell Columbus H. L. Geddes Presbyterian Church Oak Grove Cemetery

Kanade and Rheinscheid Families Announce Twin Daughters

Logan residents Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kanade announce the birth of a ten pound daughter on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rheinscheid of Union Furnace report the birth of a daughter earlier this week.

Logan Herman Kanade Frank Rheinscheid Union Furnace

None is Fatal in Hocking County June Accidents

In June Hocking County reported 40 industrial accidents with no fatalities per the Division of Safety and Hygiene. Fifteen incidents caused over seven days of lost time, eight caused seven days or less, and 17 had no time loss, totaling 390 lost work days.

Logan Hocking County Division of Safety and Hygiene

Schlaggetter arrested for intoxication in Logan

George Schlaggetter was taken into custody Thursday afternoon by Chief John Bell on charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct. He was jailed and will face arraignment before Mayor Elias Bright.

Logan George Schlaggetter John Bell Elias Bright

Red Men Open Air Initiation at Old Man's Cave Sunday

Several hundred Red Men are expected at Old Man's Cave near Logan for an open air initiation this Sunday. Adoption warrior and chief degrees will be conferred with tribes from Athens Rockbridge Cambridge Crooksville Murray City Rendville New Straitsville Marietta Nelsonville and Middleport in attendance. The event is open to the public and a basket picnic at noon will feature band music and notable visitors.

Glouster Old Man's Cave Logan Athens Rockbridge Cambridge Crooksville Murray City Rendville New Straitsville Marietta Nelsonville Middleport

Southern Ohio canners face losses from poor corn crops

Columbus reports warn that drought and scant rainfall crippled Ohio corn, especially in the south, with weet corn nearly a failure and upland corn badly damaged. Weatherman W H Alexander notes many canneries may suspend operations as agricultural conditions worsen across several sections of the state.

Columbus Ohio W. H. Alexander Alexander

Funeral Ties Between Families After Dover Funeral

Mr and Mrs E H Taylor attended the funeral of Fred Dover in McConnelsville on Thursday. The Taylors bought the lot for their cottage from Dover, and a cordial acquaintance then grew into a strong personal friendship between the two families.

Glouster E. H. Taylor Fred Dover McConnelsville Mr. Taylor Mr. Dover

Miss Imella Vaughn Granted Life Teaching Certificate

Miss Imella Vaughn daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Vaughn of Glouster has been awarded a grade school State life certificate. She has taught in Glouster grade schools for several years. A benefit social for Hollister U B Church will be held at Hollister High School Building Monday night and the public is invited.

Imella Vaughn Glouster Luella Vaughn Harry Vaughn Miss Vaughn Hollister U. B Hollister High School

Bake Sale by Willing Workers at Bank Building

Glou ster July 25 The Willing Workers Class of the M E Sunday School will conduct a bake sale Saturday starting at 1p m in the First National Bank Building Many home baked products will be on sale

Glouster M. E First National Bank

Union services planned at Church of Christ on Sunday

July 25 news from Glouster reports Methodist and Christian Churches join for Sunday night union service at the Church of Christ. Rev. F. E. Roberts will deliver the sermon with a male quartet of local singers performing during the service hour.

Norge Rollator Refrigeration Promises Simple, Efficient Service

M. T. Ellis announces Ellis Furniture Store as local distributor for Norge Electric Refrigerator. A July 26 demonstration invites the public. Norge touts the rollator as the only successful rotary compressor and the simplest refrigerating machine, with three compact metal parts.

Norge M. T. Ellis

Corn Shortage Hits Ohio Canneries Across Region

Tasseling under conditions where effective pollenization was impossible. The canneries in Southern Ohio will be most affected by the corn shortage, according to one Columbus canner.

Ohio Columbus

Royal Purple Degree Conferred at Glouster Encampment

The Glouster I O O F En campment conferred the Royal Purple degree at an adjourned meeting on Thursday night. Visitors from Athens Encampment attended and a social hour with refreshments followed the ceremony.

Glouster Athens

33 Runs Counted In Kiwanis Game

In Kiwanis Junior League action United Brethren defeated Catholics 17 to 16 after a high scoring contest. United Brethren built a big lead in the first inning, Lecrone pitched for Catholics, Keller went most of the pitching for the winners, and the finish threatened a comeback with two outs in the final inning. Friday features Lutherans versus Episcopals with Columber and Webb umpiring.

Logan United Brethren Kiwanis Lecrone Krannitz Downard Keller J. Columber Webb

Doctor Nihiser Opens Lima Office for Practice

News reaches Logan that Dr A H Nihiser has opened a Lima office for medicine and surgery. He formerly resided here and recently graduated from Ohio State University with interneship completed at Grant Hospital on July 1.

Lima Logan A. H. Nihiser Nihiser Ohio State University Grant Hospital

Gleaners Class Breakfast At Falls Mill

Members of the Gleaners Class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday School enjoyed a breakfast at the rocks near the Falls Mill Wednesday morning. After the breakfast the lesson was studied under teacher Mrs. Meredith Gano. Those present were Miss Helen Funk Miss Georgia Atha Miss Ruth Tracy Miss Dorothy Ralston and Miss June Shaw.

Gleaners Methodist Episcopal Sunday School the Rocks Falls Mill Meredith Gano Helen Funk Georgia Atha Ruth Tracy Dorothy Ralston June Shaw

Brown Family Plans Third Annual Reunion in Logan

Invitations go out to Brown family members for the third annual reunion at the Lancaster Fairgrounds on August 10. Glenn Brown of Lancaster serves as association president and Miss Mabel Brown of Logan is secretary.

Logan Brown Lancaster Fairgrounds Glenn Brown Lancaster Mabel Brown

Mothers Helpers Demonstrate Sewing Techniques

At the Athens Mothers Helpers 4-H Club meeting held Thursday at Velma Alexander's home, Mae Wolfe demonstrated bias binding and explained the flat fell seam to the group.

Athens

Meeting Set At Mrs Barnhill's Home July 31

Francis Pierre notes the next gathering will be hosted by leader Mrs Margaret Barnhill at her residence on July 31, outlining plans and participation.

Francis Pierre Margaret Barnhill

Murder Probe Focuses on Slain Mrs Smith Case

Deputies search the Hudson Boys Farm fringe for the weapon after the decapitated body of Myrtle Smith is found. The North Randall marshal’s wife disappeared June 16 and was found by a Berry picker with lime covering the remains. Investigators target blood stains in Orie Noland’s Solon auto. Noland was killed the night after her disappearance.

Cleveland Hudson Boys Myrtle Smith Orie Noland Solon Noland

Mystery at North Randall Track Sees Woman Missing

Marshal Smith recalls years of friendship with the Nolands and Smiths. He notes his left handed wife wore a wedding ring when she left home and has not yet been found. The couple was seen talking at North Randall race track shortly before her disappearance.

Nolands Smiths Marshal Smith

Murdered Robber Found Near Columbus. Body Identitiy Sought

Columbus scene report says a young man was found along Old Smoky Road south of the city with a bullet wound to the head and back. He had been robbed, pockets turned inside out, and appeared dumped from a car. Authorities searched for “petters” as they identified the victim.

Columbus U.P Old Smoky Road Sherman Chrysler William Cannata Bexley Petters

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