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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1929

Page

12

State Prohibition Enforcment Overhaul Planned in Ohio

Lorain reports a reorganization plan by State Prohibition Commissioner Rupert R. Beetham to tighten enforcement with district control areas affecting every county. Beetham notes details are pending while an emphasis on stronger methods is stated. An associated raid uncovered a large distillery in Lorain.

Lorain Prohibition Rupert R. Beetham State Department Beetham Heetham

City Budget Seeks 55000 For Upcoming Year

Logan July 26 approximate ly 55000 will be sought in the city budget for the coming year per report by city auditor Mrs Della Bishop. Funds listed include sinking 22000 service 16000 safety 7000 general 6000 health 2000 cemetery 509. A water supply contract with Shaw Manusset Co was approved and bids for street light installation will be sought. The council adjourned to next Tuesday evening for further consideration.

Logan Della Bishop County Budget Commission Council Shaw Manusset Company South Logan Water Works Committee

Practice game in Kiwanis Junior League ends in forfeit

United Brethren failed to appear for the Presbyterians clash, forcing a forfeit and a later 7 to 5 practice loss by Presbyterians to a picked team. A large crowd, and officials offered no reason for the absence. Friday features Catholic and Episcopalian teams at 6 15 p m.

United Brethren

Whosit Club Bridge Night at Sprankel Home

Mrs Willard Sprankel hosted the Whosit Club with a Wednesday dinner at Mrs Belle Hyson’s home. After dinner two bridge tables were played at the Sprankel residence on Church Street with guests Miss Amy Foster of Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Mrs Ward Chase and Misses Harriett and Virginia Sprankel.

Willard Sprankel Belle Hyson Sprankel Church Street Amy Foster Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Ward Chase Harriett Virginia Sprankel

Extension class planned in Logan this fall

Plans for an extension class in Logan this fall with Prof. George W. Crowe of Ohio University in charge were announced by Supt. J. W. Coleman. He will accept applications and many Hocking County teachers are said to be interested.

Logan George W. Crowe Ohio University J. W. Coleman Hocking County

Rochester visit returns to Logan after WV VA OH trip

William G. Rochester and his son spent a week in Altoona with relatives then traveled through West Virginia Virginia and Southern Ohio before returning to Logan. The son will stay briefly with his parents and relatives.

Logan Altoona William Rochester G. W. Rochester West Virginia Virginia Ohio

Local visitors and relocations noted in Columbus and area

Mr and Mrs Phil Tschappat and son Dick visited in Columbus Thursday. Dr and Mrs Henry Gibson of Glouster with Mr and Mrs M F Weymueller and family are at Buckeye Lake cottage for the week. Mrs Frank Harden visited Dayton Thursday. Mrs Anthony Toerner and Miss Jessie McManigal leave for Elmira New York to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs Vernon Webb and wife of New Straitsville were in Logan Thursday. Charles Shuttleworth of Murray May made a business trip to Logan Thursday.

Phil Tschappat Columbus Henry Gibson Glouster M. F. Weymueller Buckeye Lake Frank Harden Dayton Anthony Toerner Jessie McManigal Elmira N. Y Vernon Webb New Straitsville Logan Charles Shuttleworth Murray May

Nelsonville Vote Interest Strong in August Primaries

Athens County election officials report strong primary interest centered in Nelsonville with seven absentee ballot requests for August. Six are from Nelsonville residents and one from a Glouster man. Republicans dominate requests with six ballots, one Democrat from Nelsonville.

Athens County Nelsonville Dave Johnson The Board of Elections Johnson

Coshocton Airport Dedicated in Ceremonies

Coshocton airport was dedicated Thursday with 000 spectators present. John Vorys of Columbus led the dedication ceremonies as state director of aeronautics.

Coshocton John Vorys Columbus Aeronutics

Shoelace Trick for Fresh Ups

A tip about tying and sealing shoe strings suggests dipping the lace ends in glue to create a neat new look. The method aims to keep laces tidy and prevent fraying by drying the glue.

Elmer E Stiverson Dies After Long Illness

Logan July 26 Elmer E Stiverson 68 former banker died at his West Hunter Street home at 615 p m after a four year tuberculosis illness He was cashier of the New Straitsville Bank for over a decade later worked at Ed L Ewing pharmacy and taught in Hoehing County schools He is survived by his widow Mary E Stiverson and son Russell of Columbus Funeral planned at United Brethren Church Friday at 330 p m Rev EK Dailey to officiate Burial in Antioch Cemetery

Hoehing County Logan United Peethren Church Logan Lodge of Knights of Dythins Mary E. Stiverson Russell Stiverson Columbus United Brethren Church EK. L. Dailey Antioch Cemetery

Funeral Held for Mary Delilah Hudson in Logan

Mary Delilah Hudson 74 widow of Steve Hudson died at the home of Mr and Mrs Archie Bernes on Freisner Avenue after months of declining health. She leaves a brother Mr Barnes and sister Mrs B F Sweaay. Funeral services were at Barnes home with Rev BE H Dalley officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Dog Helps Master Rags Always Delivers Papers

Logan July 26 Staff Special. Rags the Airedale dog belonging to John Elder a retired Hocking Valley Railroad conductor assists his incapacitated master by fetching newspapers from passing trains. Trainmen signal with lanterns as trains pass the Elder home on a hill south of town and Rags brings the papers back in good condition.

Logan Rags John Elder Hocking Valley J. M Wood Athens Dilder Tocking Valley Mr. Kider Kider Elder

R Moore 81 Former Ohio Doctor Dies in Columbus

Logan July 26 Dr W R Moore 81 former Hocking and Vinton County physician died at his Columbus home after decline following influenza He practiced in Mt Pleasant and later Columbus before a 15 year stint on Ohio Industrial Commission He left a widow and two sons Funeral services were held at Heinlein Brothers with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Mausoleum

Moore Mt. Pleasant Columbus Industrial Commission of Ohio Heinlein Brothers Funeral Home Aaron Kirkendall Creola Oak Grove Cemetery

Mooney Named to Ohio Chamber Committee Endorsement

L P Mooney named as Cham ber of Commerce representative on Ohio Chamber of Commerce Committee to organize support for the constitutional tax amendment to be voted on at the general election this fall. Ohio Chamber has endorsed the amendment.

Logan L. P. Mooney Chamber of Commerce Ohio Chamber of Commerce Committee Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Warns Against Use of Diets by Young Girls

The U S Public Health Service warns that indiscriminate dieting can harm young girls and others. They urge simply eating less of a regular, balanced diet and consulting a physician before adopting any special regimen. The origin of the 18 day diet remains unclear with various unverified rumors.

U. S. Public Health Service Hollywood Ethel Barrymore Mayor Clinic

Explosion at Yunnane Ammunition Store Kills Hundreds

First detailed reports from Hong Kong say the July 10 blast leveled Yunnane, China, destroying over 1,000 buildings and causing hundreds of deaths among natives. Foreigners reportedly escaped injury amid widespread tremor-like shock.

Hong Kong U.P Yunnane China

Former Ohio University student chosen Morgantown school leader

Dr. Charles E. McCorkle, former Akron, Ohio, superintendent and Ohio University alumnus, has been named Morgantown schools superintendent. He recommends centralizing duties to one leader, replacing three roles, with a $5,500 salary, and overseeing a staff of over 250 and 6,090 students. The board endorsed the plan.

Morgantown W. Va Charles E. McCorkle Akron Ohio Board of Education Schoos McCorkle Kenmore Harvard and Clark Akron Law School Morgantown Preparatory Ohio University At Athens Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Diphtheria Fatality Raises Quarantine in Logan

Logan health officials report one child dead and another ill with diphtheria at Union Furnace. The Yarhough six-month-old James Ilarold died after diagnosis. a three-month-old in another family is ill. Quarantines on both homes and immunizations for about 15 people are under way with Sheriff Lloyd aiding the effort.

Logan Union Furnace Morton W. Bland James Ilarold Charles Yarhough Health Department W. RR. Lloyd

Mrs. Duckworth Celebrates 60 Years in Syracuse

Mrs Sarah Joseph Duckworth a tireless church and lodge worker near her eightieth birthday in Syracuse born Pittsburgh 1819 came here at 17 married Adam Duckworth 1870 at Nease Settlement Sutton Township nine children survive Arthur missing no arrests for speeding in early days recollects Presbyterian Ladies Aid founder of Rebecca and Daughters of America branches and quilts donated to Ald. with nearby relatives John Kirton Hermony Indiana and sister Mrs Hannah Peaton Shawnee

Syracuse Jay Sarah Joseph Duckworth Emma Duckworth Meigs County Duckworth Pittsburgh Adam Duckworth Nease Settlement Sutton Township Squire Nease Albert Walter Charles Bartels Emma Arthur Arthur Duckworth Ann Mainwaring Syracuse Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Ald Rebecca and Daughters of America Rebecca Carleton College John Kirton Hermony Ind Hannah Peaton Shawnee

County Odd Fellows Picnic Planned for Labor Day

The Vast Grands Association sponsors a county picnic for Odd Fellows Rebekahs and friends at the Athens County Fair Grounds on Labor Day. Grand Master to attend. committees named for program entertainment refreshments and grounds with A H Brooks as general chairman.

Grands Association Odd Fellows Rebekahs Athens County Fair Grounds Grand Lodge of Ohio P. C. Droz Fred Stauffer Herb Rice Callie McKenstry McBee Stewart Lee Jones New Marshfield Baird Jacksonville

Wife of accused professor stands by him amid murder trial

In Columbus, defense lawyers questioned jurors about potential prejudice over Miss Hix drug experiments and possible university drug sources linked to Dr. Snook. Mrs Snook released a supportive interview stating she believes he could not have harmed anyone, while noting strains in their seven year marriage.

State University Columbus Snook-Hix Talesman Miss Hix Snook Anne Schatenstein Columbus Dispatch Dr. Snook

Zeppelin To Start Trip Round World

Akron dispatch reports the Graf Zeppelin will begin its around the world voyage from Friedrichshafen in the first 19 days of August. First stop is Lakehurst then Osaka and Los Angeles before returning to Friedrichshafen.

Akron U.P Friedrichshafen Germany Karl Arnstein Goodyear- Zeppelin Corporation Lakehurst N. J Tokio Los Angeles

Cat travels 80 miles to reunite with owner in Elma

A home-loving cat from Auburn wandered 80 miles to Elma, staying with friends after its owner Mrs. George Birdsey left it in their care. The journey spanned three days, ending back with Mrs. Birdsey.

Elma Wash U.P George Birdsey Auburn

Ravenna Educator Gandee Resigns for Cleveland Post

Ross Gandee son of Mr and Mrs C F E Gandee of 208 West Washington Street resigns from Ravenna schools to teach English and journalism at John Marshall High School in Cleveland. He previously taught at Ravenna Senior High and coached junior high athletics earning praise for both academic and athletic success including undefeated basketball teams, two champion football squads, and three consecutive track championships. He left Athens in 1924 as a junior at Ohio University after earning football honors on the 1920-21 state championship team and track half mile title.

Ross Gandee C. FE. Gandee West Washington Street Ravenna John Marshall High School Cleveland Gandee Ravenna Evening Record Athens Ohio University

Ravenna Coach Gandee to Resign This August

Gandee and his wife with son Russell plan to leave Ravenna around September 1 for Cleveland after two years as Ravenna schools coach. He will tender his official resignation at the Ravenna School Board meeting in August. He earned a BA from Ohio University and a BSE from Kent State College through part time contracts and summer sessions.

Ravenna Gandee Ohio University Kent State College Russell Cleveland

Island Free Of Disease Germs

Berlin report notes Nowaja Semila in the Polar Sea tested by the Central Geophysical Observatory of Leningrad shows air water soil and animal flesh germ free after an exhaustive winter expedition led by Dr Kasansky. Issue cites The Review.

Berlin Review Nowaja Semila Central Geophysical Observatory of Leningrad Leningrad Institute Kasansky

Also Mentioned on This Page

Messenger Clinton Webb Whosit Club Rochester Elmer E. Stiverson West Hunter Street Mary Delilah Hudson Oak Grove Hocking Valley Rail R. Moore Hocking and Vinton County Fluenza Mooney Washington Morgantown, W. Va Berger Milwaukee L. Berger Zeppelin Rail and Ste Arkersburg Marietta Amer Ares Ohio River Baltimore & Ohio Logan Theatre Renee Adoree George Fawcett William Collier Jr Fred Kohler Tide of Empire Ken Maynard Lawless Legion Zenner Co Willasuz Orchards Sterling Swinehart and Kelly Exide Biedel - Mead Oil Co Pennsylvania Coolville Olumbia Noah Berry and Olive Borden Bob Steel Antonio Moreno, Carmel Myers William Hainis
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