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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1930
Page
12
The only two candidates to enter the race for the presidency of Rotary International at the annual convention in Chicago from June 22 to 27 are Ray Knoeppel of New York City and Almon E. Roth of Palo Alto California.
Logan June 24 Notices posted by the Hocking County Election Board outline changes reducing active voting precincts from 42 to 36 before the August primaries. Precinct C in the Third and Fourth Wards will be eliminated and merged with others. First and Second Wards see no changes. Perry No 2 will combine with Laurelville and Oreville. Gore joins as a voting place.
In Logan on June 24 a 15 year old girl was sent to the Industrial School at Delaware. Cleveland Kraft and Shirley Bailey received three month jail terms. Kenneth Fast Doyle Haynes Virgil Karr and Claude Weaver faced fines of 25 dollars with three months jail terms suspended on good behavior. The girl's name remains withheld. Her sister was placed in a Welfare supervised home. Judge A M Ellinger and Probation Officer Frank P Martin led the hearings drawing a large South Perry turnout.
Leon Eichel, a Logan native and Logan High School graduate, returned to Ann Arbor on Sunday and planned to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan on Monday. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Eichel.
Registered at Ohio State University for the first term of the summer quarter which began June 17 include Athens County residents Otis J. Barnhill Elizabeth G. Beatty Ruth I. Fiske Phil G. Gillette Forest M. Guthrie Louis M. Heil Laud F. Miller Elmer R. Norris Frances E. Reading.
John Dougherty formerly of Logan has earned a Master of Arts degree from Ohio State University this year. He has taught at Daskweed High School in Dayton for several years and will continue the position for another year. Mrs. Dougherty is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dougherty of Fast Front Street. Sherman Consolover and Frances L Julian obtained a marriage license in Laurelville with the Rev. Price officiating.
In Plenty More Logan, June 24, during Seaman Huston’s trial in Common Pleas Court, Huston’s mother Mrs. Theodore Huston testified and sparked laughter by saying there are “plenty more stills to tear up in the district” while cross examining about a destroyed still camp on May 22.
Logan counts 128 unemployed and 217 in Logan and Falls Townships seeking 27 a week. Ward Green and other townships show smaller totals as county labor edges up due to road work aiding about 300 men.
Wheat cutting has started in Hocking County with small acreage harvested locally while Adelphi and areas of Ross and Pickaway Counties report larger activity. Dry spring weather reduced straw length but grain is well filled and a good yield per acre is anticipated.
Pomona Grange adopts resolutions urging a Columbus representative to aid state tax planning and considers township granges backing a bond issue for a new Athens County Jail and sheriff residence. Athens Grange banners for turnout, Troy Grange wins for most candidates. special meeting at Amesville July 15, next regular at Oak Grove September 20.
Farmers in the Salt Creek Valley near Laurelville hope for relief from an extended drought. Rain last week was light and failed to benefit crops in Hocking County. A farmer noted no beneficial rainfall since March, though corn shows some growth despite the dry spell.
Mrs H D Van Kirk led the W C T U Institute at United Brethren Church Union Furnace with Mrs Russell Berlin in charge. A questionnaire on Prohibition and its Effect sparked a large delegate turnout followed by round table discussion. Other talks covered the flower mission publicity and readings. Lunch was served by Union Furnace women.
In Logan on June 24 a Common Pleas Court jury heard the trial of Leaman Huston charged with manufacturing distilled liquor. The case featured alibi testimony from Huston’s family while deputies connected him to the Sams Creek still found in May of last year. The jury roster included Newell Grooms, Francis W. Toole, and several local residents. A separate note reports Logan’s new miniature golf course opened on West Front Street, drawing large crowds and sparking local interest.
Mr and Mrs Robert Wright of East Hunter Street entertained guests with a dinner Friday for Dr and Mrs Bernard Ingmire of Columbus and Mrs Bert Ingmire of Union Furnace.
A sour upset stomach can cause gas that rises and crowds the heart, bringing shortness of breath and sharp pains. Prompt care is advised, and quick relief is offered by daily use of Bisulated Magnesia, available from druggists with a satisfaction guarantee.
The Kiwanis Junior League heads toward the end of the first half this week as the five games are played by six teams. The Methodists lead with four wins and zero losses, while Episcopal Presbyterians and Catholics Lutherans are scheduled to play the close of the half. An unresolved May 30 tie between Episcopalians and United Brethren remains.
The Rev. Robert Glaser, recently assigned to the Sugar Grove parish, preached his first sermon at Rush Creek Church in the county. He formerly resided in Toledo and has completed seven years of ministerial study before accepting the Sugar Grove Circuit assignment.
Mrs. Carl T. Robertson and her young daughter left Logan Tuesday for Cleveland following a visit with Ida Weublein. The Robertson family just returned from a four months European tour during which their child was cared for locally. Mr. Robertson writes for The Cleveland Plain Dealer and returned to work upon arrival.
Reverend Elmer Bliss attends the Lutheran District Convention in Ft Wayne and leaves W L Franks in charge of Logan Chautauqua Association matters during his absence. Bliss serves as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church on North Mulberry Street.
Mrs Charles Scholl of Mound Street in Columbus hospital for serious illness after last week operation shown improvement on Monday Doctors believe this progress should continue barring unforeseen complications Mrs Scholl is daughter of Mr and Mrs P D Sloan of Hill Street
A historically styled ad claims a doctor uses Mu-col in medical settings for 28 years to prevent infection and ease menstruation. It promotes ten fold strength with claimed safety for delicate organs, avoiding damage from other agents, and suggests douching with Mu-col for comfort and cleanliness. Available from all druggists.
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