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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1932

Page

8

Holl Will Represent Logan at Columbus Meeting

Logan Ohio June 25 Directors of the Logan Chamber of Commerce met to discuss unemployment insurance, a county manager government proposal, and the Ohio Chamber stance against a 1953 constitutional convention. They named Barton Holl to represent the federation at a Columbus trade groups gathering Tuesday.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Barton A. Holl Ohio Commission On Mr. Hall Columbus Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Tea Shower For Prospective Bride Miss Lind

A bridge tea shower honors Miss Josephine Lind of Columbus, bride elect to Harvey Heil of Toledo, with sixteen Columbus guests and sixteen local attendees. The event announces the Lind nuptials and a concurrent marriage notice for Mary Lind Blasius McBroom and Franklin McBroom, with home details and future residence at 1743 North Fourth Street, Columbus.

Josephine Lind Logan Columbus Harvey Heil Toledo Mary Eugenia Blasius Frank Blasius North Market Street Terrance Bannan Detroit Cunningham Ann Arbor C. £. MeeHroom Cecelia Blasius Blasius Mary Burenia Franklin McBroom McBroom Iwogan St. Marys Notre Dame St. Marys of the Springs of Columbus Coluumbua Sormat School MecGroom C. C. Mew Broom St. Marys Citadel North Carolina Ohio State University Newport Delanay St. Stephens Catholic Church North Fourth Street

Seek Check Passer Sherif and Police in Lokout Transient Crook

Logan officers and sheriff staff seek a man who gave the name R A Johnson believed to be from Georgia. He left town Thursday after leaving several checks without funds and was employed as a brick mason at the local high school building program. He roomed with Mr and Mrs Roy Shaw on East Hunter Street. Friday Newell Grooms reported two worthless checks to Sheriff Sol Ellinger and another check was issued at the Blaisus clothing store.

Sherif Lokout Logan R. A. Johnson Georgia Johnson Rocal Roy Shaw East Hunter Street Newell Grooms Sol Ellinger Blaisus

Episcopatian Team Heights Stand Out in Kiwami League

The Episcopatian squad of the Kiwami Junior League shows remarkable height. Roy Scott from Haydenville leads at six feet two inches, battery mate Don Cox at six feet six, with Waldo Terrel six feet and Skinny Goslin near six feet as part of a tall roster highlighted by president 8 C Bright.

Gos~lin

Typhoid Water Tests in Logan Plant and Homes

Logan on June 25 reports health officials testing the water supply at the Hucking Valley Brick Plant after Vaughn Lloyd and Vernon Eby of Logan simulated typhoid. Samples were sent to state labs. drinking water and nearby residences were tested for safety. Welfare Department workers Miss Jennie Thompson and Miss Margaret Lutz, with county commissioners, visited Columbus to tour state institutions. Dr W B Brehm traded Midland Place for Charles Breene’s North Mother Street property. cash terms not disclosed.

Logan Vaughn Lloyd Vernon Eby W. B. Lacock Hucking Valley Jennie Thompson Margaret Lutz Welfare Department Columbus Brenm W. EB. Brehm Charles Breene Midland Place Mr. Breene North Muthery Street Kta

Hockman Buys Interest From Business Partner

LOGAN June 25 A deal closed this week uniting Hocking Valley Feed Company under Edward Hockman and his son Clyde with full ownership of the West Main Street building. Frank St Clair, county commissioner and longtime partner, sold his share after five and a half years in the business. the price was not disclosed. St Clair will leave the post next year.

Logan Hocking Valley Feed Company West Main Street Edward Hockman Frank St Clair Hocking Valley Milling Company Hockman Clyde Hockman St. Clair Board of Commissioners

Annual 4-H Club Tour Reaches Columbus in 300-vehicle Caravan

Logan reports the Hocking County 4-H Club tour to Columbus drew 300 participants in a convoy of 27 cars four school buses and two trucks led by Harold Chambers. The group visited O'Shaunessey Dam Ohio State University and Columbus airport enjoying a picnic plane ride and a scenic stop. Also covered are Kiwanis event plans in Lancaster births appearances of local figures and hospital visits.

Logan Hocking County Columbus Harold Chambers O’shaunessey Dam Ohio State University New York Extension Service Carpenter Experiment Station

Road and bridge work makes rapid progress in city area

Work on the South Bridge and the adjacent road sections advanced quickly last week with concrete pouring in place for the embankment and sidewalks forming. Electric water and gas lines are installed, 350 feet of piping remains, and brick paving is set to begin late this week as grading nears completion under contractor Fred Beckler.

South Bridge Athens State Hospital Court Union Streets Fred Beckler John Dowler

Pleasanton Homecoming at Canton Church Seeks Big Crowd

The Canton Church annual homecoming is set for Sunday with Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins as principal speaker. Local music by residents plus Mart McPherson as organizer president Ida Morrison secretary and Bertha Pierce treasurer are listed in charge. The Pleasanton event draws hundreds yearly.

Women Students Find Less Work in Summer

University of Athens notes fewer home earning opportunities for Ohin University women in summer versus winter. Many winter helpers are unavailable due to trips or vacations, fewer social activities, and lighter duties. yet the dean reports no clear drop in positions vs last year. Demand from students slightly exceeds supply so far.

Ohin University Athens Aelis Dean of Women's Office

Menjou’s Son Held on Suspicion of Murder in Beverly Hills Death

Harold L. Menjou, 20, adopted son of actor Adolpha Menjou, is held at the Los Angeles sheriff’s office on suspicion of murder connected to the death of Marjoria Gauthier, 16, Beverly Hills High School student. Gauthier died after Menjou’s car overturned while speeding into a sharp curve, as a motorcycle officer argued with him.

Harold L. Menjou Adolpha Menjou Sheriff's Office Los Angeles Marjoria Gauthier Beverly Hills Menjou

Fireworks Rules Tighten Under New Ohio Law

New Ohio law tightens storage sale and use of fireworks to curb Fourth of July casualties and property damage. It restricts retail sales June 26 through July 5, allows limited use on select days, bans certain devices, and empowers officials to issue permits for special uses. The report also notes Casper Wyoming athlete Wed Turner is named Michigan track captain for 1933.

Ohio Eighty-Ninth General Assembly Ghia Ifaly Jnly Wed. Turner Casper Wyo University of Michigan Michigan

Summer session at Rufus Putnam Elementary grows attendance

About 240 children attend Rufus Putnam Elementary's nine week summer session at Ohio University, running June 23 to Aug 12. Dr B A Hansen notes high enrollment and stronger daily attendance. program includes diagnostic and remedial work, opportunity rooms, garden education, and cooperative playground activities with university support.

Rufus Putnam Ohio University Athens B. A. Hansen Stulus Putnam School Putnam Hall

Boy Scout Camp Rowland Reports Active Week

One hundred fifty three Scouts attended Camp Rowland last week. Camp director Ralph Thorne noted new member Willard McGrath. Dad's Day saw 15 parents present. Four Scouts passed an overnight vigil test and 48 boys took part in swimming classes supervised by leaders. Thirteen boys aim to pass Junior Red Cross life saving tests. Upcoming events include contests and a campfire Friday night. Swimming remains Saturday morning from 3:30 to 10:00 a.m. Milo Bean of Athens was arrested for intoxication after a wife complaint and fined $10 plus costs. he was jailed when unable to pay.

Camp Rowland Ralph Thorne Wile Lard McGrath Thorne Russell Bolinger Richard Burdette Jesse Larch Bill Leaders Red Cross Jatl Milo Bean Athens Armisis Lett Robert &. Wood Bean

Busy Bees Meet Canaanville At Weatherby Home

The Busy Bee Food Club gathered at Flessie and Eva Weatherby home on Thursday June 25. A planned wiener toast for July 3 was announced. Club member photos were taken after the meeting, and refreshments were served.

Busy Bees Canaanville Busy Bee Food Club Flessie Eva Weatherby Wienrr

Lockman's Examination Announced by Civil Service

The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for lockmen with salaries from 1020 to 1540 dollars yearly. Applications must be filed with the secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners in the Engineer Department at Large Huntington Va by July 14. Duties include operating gate and valve machinery, cleaning and oiling equipment, minor repairs, signaling boats, and reporting waterway passage.

United States Civil Service Commission Board of U. S Civil Service Examiners Engineer Department At Large Huntington

Athens County Tax Loss Noted in State Settlement Totals

The report tallies total estimated statewide loss from removing items at 28 million 913 thousand 325 dollars and 47 cents with May settlement net at 8 million 727 thousand 747 dollars and 12 cents. It lists 15 counties overpaid and specifies sums due to the state treasury or expected distributions, including Hamilton, Franklin, Mahoning, Hancock, and Stark counties, with September’s second settlement and ongoing adjustments to Athens County’s 82 thousand 340 dollars.

Allen Ashland Butler Clermont Coshocton Erie Franklin Geauga Hamilton Jefferson Lake Muskingum Ottawa Richland Wood Hamilton County Franklin County Mahoning County Youngstown Hancock County Stark County Athens County

Athens Post Office addition progress report

C B King constitution chief states the windows framework for the Athens Post Office Building addition is complete and the exterior wall is about half finished. He says most of next week will be spent laying stone and setting brick and that roof work should begin by week’s end.

C. BE. King Athens King

Special Grand Jury Ends Saturday Indicts Seventeen

Seventeen indictments returned Saturday by the Athens County Grand Jury after a special session reviewing 48 cases and hearing testimony from 21 witnesses. Most charges center on breaking and entering with eight men indicted. arson, issuing bad checks, failure to provide for minor children, and third offense liquor violations also appear. Indicted individuals include Fred Shafer and associates for burglaries in Millfield and Morristown. other cases involve arson and larceny connected to store burglaries, and a possession of intoxicating liquor third offense. Several defendants are to plead to indictments or enter guilty pleas by arrangement.

Athens Coun Grand Jury Fred Gerald Averd Hashma Prest Bentley Cecil Smith Fred Shafer Millfield Smith George Coleman Lott Bay W Liam Barnhart, Jr Andrew M Kinney Morristown Nelson Thornton Heber Thorntt Tope Thorton John Matin Ira Elliott Trimble John Stanffer Ea Bridge Henry Ful Wrens Wilford Hawkins

Touring East Helen Thomas Heads to Washington Trip

East Helen Thomas a national prize winner in the 4 H Club style review Chic and her club leader Mrs. W L Heston Amesville are touring Washington DC after receiving a card from T H Johnson county extension agent. After leaving Washington they will visit American history shrines in the East before returning home.

Helen Thomas Loaer W. L. Heston Amesvill Washinton D. C T. H. Johnso County Leavin Washington Miss Thomas Mr Heston

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