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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1929

Page

8

Tax League Is Formed Here In Logan

A luncheon at the Tea Room launched the Hocking County Tax League to support the upcoming tax amendment. J P Mooney was named county chairman and Dr F F Ackers secretary, with other officials to be chosen later. Logan participants included Barton Hall Frank Bilasine and Raymond Lanning.

Logan Hocking County Ohio John E.miccrehen Ohio Tax League J. P. Mooney Co. FF. Ackers Barton Hall Chamber of Commerce Mr. Mooney Ackers M. H. Cherrington Myron D. Hansel Frank Bilasine Raymond R. Lanning

Picnic at Crystal Springs Draws Lancaster and Logan Group

A July 30 gathering in Crystal Springs brought Lancaster and Logan residents together for a picnic and social outing. Women organized a picnic supper while many families from both communities attended, including the Laubach, Sayers, Welty, Creimley, Frickinger, Eyman, Funk, Cline, Harden, Mitchell, Harden, Phillips, Foreman, Iles, Potts, Mount, Cook, Kline, Hanse, Arnold, Ties, Inboden, Studor, and McDonald households.

Logan Lancaster and Crystal Springs Lancaster Ira Lauderbauch Delbert Sayers Virgil Welty Edward S. Creimley Chester Frickinger Airs Otto Eyman Clyde Funk C. E. Cline Clem Harden William Mitchell Joe Harden Billy W. W. Harden Grace Tom Phillips J. T. Foreman Jasper Iles Charlies Potts Lloyd Mount Pearl Cook Karl E. Kline R. B. Hanse Artiss Arnold M. B. Ties Goss Inboden Hrman Studor Merle McDonald

Fatal coal oil blast claims Mrs Culbertson in Washington Twp

Death came to Mrs. A. E. Culbertson 35 at her Washington Township home after coal oil exploded while she tried to start a fire in a cook stove. Her husband suffered burns rescuing her. She leaves four children, including a one year old. Funeral details unavailable.

Logans residents travel and local events noted

Mrs Samul McPeak and family left Logan Sunday with Mrs Abell who plans to go to Pittsburgh then Indiana Pa. Mr and Mrs Overton Webb and others head to Indian Lake for a two to three week stay. Phil A Henderson attends Beta Phi Sigma installation in Sebring. Howard Lucas visits Lancaster on business. Esther Steele plans to open a new restaurant Bee Bee at 61 West Main Street. Rhine scheid descendants prep for family reunion August 18 at Hocking County Children’s Home Grounds.

Samul McPeak Logan C. N. Abell Sebring Henderson Beta Phi Sicma Fraternity Howard Lucas Lancaster Esther Steele West Main Street Bee Bee Valentine Rheinscheid Hocking County Wome

Pajama Promoter Stuns New York With Street Parade

W O Saunders, promoter of comfortable menswear, appeared in pongee pajamas in public streets causing traffic tie up at 46th Street and Madison Avenue. Reporters and photographers swarmed as he walked with a green tie and brown shoes, pausing at the Public Library with a waiting crowd and speculation of a stunt or film segment.

New York U.P Walker W. O. Saunders Trafic 46Th Street Madison Avenues Elizabeth City N. C Hotel Roosevelt Saunders Fifth Avenue

Churches to feed Knights of Pythias delegates in Logan

In Logan plans are under way to feed about 2000 Knights of Pythias delegates attending the grand lodge meeting September 23 to 25. Local church women from Methodist Presbyterian Episcopal and United Brethren will provide uniform menus at churches and lodges. Lodging is arranged, and entertainment plans include a half day trip for the group to Hocking County scenery, with local automobiles to be used.

Logan Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Episcopal United Brethren Church Tians Hocking County Scenic District

James P. Blackstone Rites Set in Linden Church

James P. Blackstone 49 died in Columbus after illness of two years. He is survived by a wife two children five brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be at Linden M E Church at 2 p m Wednesday. Relatives from Marion Township and others traveled to Columbus for the funeral.

Logan Columbus James P. Blackstone Simeon Blackstone Marion Township Linden M. FE Blackstone

Postmen Absent Force Logan Mail Carrier Reroute

On a Monday in Logan with three regular carriers off duty Assistant Postmaster Robert Work carried mail while Neal Shaw was ill and Charles and Homer Blackstone were absent due to their brother James Blackstone's death in Columbus.

Logan Robert Work Neal Shaw I Ilness Charles Homer Blackstone James Blackstone Columbus

Motion Picture Crew Films Hocking County Sights

Two Indian Refinery Company men and Carl Larimer arrived in Logan to shoot Cedar Falls Ash Cave The Rockhouse and Old Man s Cave for a motion picture collection to be shown in 52 theaters in Indiana and Illinois R R Lanning organized the visit and aims for a Logan screening.

Logan Indian Refinery Company Hocking County Carl Larimer Cedar Falls Ash Cave the Rockhouse Old Man’s Cave Indiana Ilinois R. R. Lanning

Surprise Birthday Party for Mr. Alva L. Gray

A Saturday night gathering at Mrs. Alva L. Gray on East Front Street celebrated her husband’s 28th birthday. Music and dancing followed by a lap lunch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Grant Barber, Ben Isles, Mrs. Ardis Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. Bartie Reinchield, Union Furnace, Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Wandling, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Insmire, and the hosts.

Alva L. Gray East Front Street Mr. Gray Grant Barber Ben Isles Ardis Arnold Bartie Reinchield Union Furnace

Rendville Man Fined for Illegal Liquor Possession

Thomas Boyd of Rendville was fined 100 dollars and costs by Judge J J Davis for illegal possession of liquor found in his home during a raid by county officers and dry agents.

Rendveille New Lexington Thomas Boyd Rendville J. J. Davis

Busy September in Lagan with stacked events

Lagan prepares for a busy two weeks starting September 15 with multiple events. The Presbyterian church marks its centennial September 15 to 18, followed by the Hocking County Fair September 18 to 21. Knights of Pythias grand lodge meets September 23 to 25, then the Fall Festival October 2 to 5.

Lagan Hocking County Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias

Turtle Supper Honors Marion Township Catch by Higgins

In Logan on Saturday deputy game protector C. Higgins captured a 2214 pound turtle in a Marion Township pond, reportedly chasing it as it left to bask. The creature provided the main dish for a turtle supper hosted by Mrs. Samuel Ringhiser on North Walnut Street with friends of Higgins attending.

North Walnut Street Game Protector

Chautauqua to Return to Logan Next Season

Logan to host Redpath Chautauqua again next year after local committee signed a contract. A total of 111 guarantors secured the deal before signing, and a new president for the local committee must be elected as W P Wetherill cannot continue. W L Franks led the committee this past year.

Logan Redpath Chautauqua W. P. Wetherill W. L. Franks

Wound Found in Dead Man After Roadster Crash

Toledo July 29 police investigate the death of Charles Sabeto aged 435 of Cleveland after a speeding roadster threw him and a second car ran over him. hospital staff report a side wound likely from a knife, adding mystery to the case.

Toledo U.P Charles Sabeto Cleveland

Logan Coach George Cook Accepts Granville Post

George Cook resigns as assistant coach and physical director at Logan High School to become head coach and general science teacher at Granville High School. He has served Logan for three years and is spending summer in Columbus with city recreation work. No successor named yet by the board.

Logan Granville High School George Cook Logan High School Board of Education Granville Ile Columbus

Crooksville Gusher Drilled by Leonard Oil and Gas

A new well on the W. N. Burtey lease west of Crooksville by the Leonard Oil and Gas Co is estimated to produce about 400 barrels of oil and half a million feet of gas daily.

New Lexington Crooksville Leonard Oil and Gas Company W. N. Burtey

School Head Quits New Lexington

Arthur Swartz resigns as New Lexington superintendent effective August 1 after two years in the post. The board has not filled the vacancy and plans for a successor are not yet announced.

New Lexington Arthur Swartz

Mothers Sentenced for Contributing to Juvenile Delinquency

Mrs James Lanier of Junction City and Mrs Nora Fought of Shawnee received one year in Maryville Reformatory plus fines of $100 and costs from Judge J D Davis for contributing to delinquency of their minor children.

New Lexington James Lanier Junction City Nora Fought Shawnee Maryville Reformatory J. D. Davis

Licensed to Wed in Shawnee for Richards and Dishon

A marriage license was issued in Shawnee to Jacob Richards aged 48 a watchman and Minnie Dishon aged 38 both of Shawnee.

New Lexington Jacob Richards Watchman Shawnee Minnie Dishon

Washington County Farm Field Day Planned at Fleming Farm

On August 1 the Washington County Experiment Farm at Fleming hosts a county field day with speakers from the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Wooster and Ohio State University extension. The event includes orchard inspections led by I P Lewis, discussions on dusting spraying and fruit disease control, and a new topworking phase for market varieties. The Washington County Farm Bureau will host a morning session highlighting ongoing farm work.

Marietta Washington County Experiment Farm Fleming Washington County S. (. Hartman Charles B. Harvey Experiment Farm Harvey Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Wooster Agricultural Extension Department Ohio State University Washington County Farm Bureau I. P. Lewis New Waterford VanDer Poel

Forestry planting at school farm features Corsican pine

Vocational Agricultural pupils assist in a farm project highlighting forestry plantings. Regular visitors note progress of Corsican pine along with newer timber trees and well established species on the grounds.

C E Skinner Named to National Public Affairs Panel

Charles Edward Skinner of Pittsburgh and brother of B O Skinner joins the public affairs committee of the American Council of Engineering. The panel will work with Congress and the federal administration on public policy for large engineering projects. Skinner is with Westinghouse Electric Company.

Charles Edward Skinner Pittsburgh B. O. Skinner Athens Public Schools American Council of Engineering Congress Federal Administration Skinner Westinghouse Electric Company

Athens County traffic officer fights blind headlight hazard

Traffic Officer Wilson Ator of Athens County patrols roads nightly to curb motorists with a single headlight after Ohio motor department warnings. He reports difficulty in identifying such vehicles and enforcing the new precautions across the county.

Wilson Ator Athens County State Motor Department Ohio Ator

Hold James Harris Charged In Non support Case

Through an indictment by the grand jury James Harris a chain store employee from Columbus was arrested and brought to New Lexington to face a non support charge filed by his Shawnee wife.

James Harris New Lexington Columbus Shawnee

Motorist must carry spare light bulbs urges Ohio officer

An Ohio officer tests his one headlight device and says drivers may be cited for single headlight. He notes some states require spare bulbs on road trips. County traffic improves with motorcycle patrol as Officer Ator operates unpredictably, boosting steady enforcement.

Ohio Ator

Drowns in River At Rokeby Lock

Marietta July 30 Beryl Kinceed 17 of McConnelsville drowned in the Muskingum River while swimming Sunday afternoon at Rokeby Lock seven miles above McConnelsville. The body was recovered four hours later and burial will be in McConnelsville. He swam into the mouth of the locks in deep water and is believed to have been overcome by cramps.

China Coins Coils Rolls Dolls Golf Puzzle Answer

The note lists a chain of rhyming or homophonic pairings ending with a sports puzzle answer. It presents a playful word progression linking various nouns in a compact puzzle-style line.

China

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promoted as Ideal Indigestion Remedy

A pamphlet advocates Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the best antacid for indigestion. It claims excess stomach acid causes sour food and that one tasteless spoonful in water neutralizes many times its volume with quick, harmless relief.

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