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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1931

Page

5

Prisoner Proves Real Mechanic in Jail Work

Logan Feb 78 Paul Baumann, jailed for liquor charge, shows notable mechanical skill. Sheriff Sol Elinger reports Baumann, born in Germany, came to America as a child and served in the Navy before his imprisonment. With tools and figure boxes, he crafts a country picture frame, impressing officials.

Logan Paul Baumann Hoebing County Sol Eliinger Baumann Geremany America Gerhere Mia Columbus Township Hall

Logan business meeting to discuss city welfare projects

A Logan meeting announced by Barton A Welk on Saturday will bring business and professional men to the Courthouse Auditorium at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday. The conference aims to discuss 1% improvement in business renditiongs and city welfare. Several important matters and possible industrial project negotiations, ongoing for months, are expected to be submitted.

Logan Barton .A. Welk

Probate of Miss Smith Will Questioned in Court

In Magrinet court Monday the will of Miss Smith drafted December 5, 1886 was offered for probate. Testimony identified 52 next of kin as present at the hearing. Witnesses described the late Miss Smith and related family claims amid the proceedings.

Bowling Results Boost Bogan Team in City League

G Smith led Judy Grocers to a three games to one win over Moore Restaurants, scoring 259 255 and 211 for a 695 series as Bogan tops the City League. Strong 481 by Beshare and 258 by South aided practice and assertive play. Waide Tolbert contributed despite a knee issue, while Amber Supply beat Logan Transfers to climb to second place.

Bogan G. Smith Judy Grocers Moore Searce Smith Beshare Logan Fera Umber Logan

Not Spring Yet From Logan Orchard Signs of Spring Clash with Cold

Not spring yet in Logan as William Robey reports conflicting signs. He spotted a turtle dove and two blue birds near his Green Township orchard, signaling spring, but a colder spell delayed spraying as weather froze equipment.

Logan William Robey Green Township

Falls Township Farmer Stricken in Community Tragedy

Feh Logan reports a well known Falls Township farmer died suddenly after visiting Te gan last Saturday. Mrs Rheine held and five other family members are ill and under care. He chaired the Ewing Grange and led tuberculin testing efforts in Hocking County. An active Extension Service supporter, he leaves a wife six children and brothers. Funeral details not yet set.

Logan Feh Jehn Hele Aeheld Hocking County Gossles Nix Rheinscheld Rhvinseheld Ingign “Ps Andrew

Baby Colleen Ann Born As Early Enrollment Records Loom

On rolls soon in Logan local birth reports list Mr. and Mrs. Homer Carter of Maydenville announcing the birth of Colleen Ann. The child was enrolled at the Cradle Roll half an hour after birth under supervision at the Methodist Episcopal Church, setting possible early enrollment records. Mrs. Sloan hosts bridge at South Walnut Street with ten guests and luncheon following. The Met Makers Club dinner at Belts Hyson Tea Room then bridge at Mrs. Smith's North Mulberry Street. high scores to Herbert Shriner and Mrs. Burn Eby.

LOGAN Grice Mericle Ciarabel Bowles George Everett G. C. Everett Bremen Regal Alva Tom Faye Athens Earl Landis Joy Farbeann Countrybus Basketatt Eiv Unive Furnace Wie County Harold Chambers Mr. Chambers Homer. Carter Maydenville Darchier John Fries William Carter Colleen Ann Filley Metat Makers Club Ervin Matheny Charles Smith Merry Makers Club

First rounds of Hocking County basketball tourney played

Logan Feb 8 The opening round in the Hocking County High School tournament left four teams in the best division with several others in the lesser division. Liverville defeated Murray City 23 to 16 and Laurelville beat Heathera 410 192 while Carbon Hill upset Gide Furnace 27 to tt Rockbridge Marion 32 to Wl and Maydenville beat Gibsonville 38 to 4. In the girls division Carbon Hill and Laurelville won their games with Heathera, Murray City and Gibsonville also producing wins.

Logan Hocking County Viesd Gideon Furnace Soear Emrasian Laurelville Carbon Rockant Haydenville Temma Sveres Carbon Hin Hayrenville Laureiville Murray Chy Tosbore Giblsonville Union Furnace Roclebridge

Prisoners repaint Logan jail interior and improve condition

In Logan County Jail prisoners have worked for a week repainting and renovating the interior. Sheriff Sub Etinger said new bedding and clothing were procured, improving appearance. Painting continued, and the jail was noted as better maintained overall.

Logan Eocking Sherrif Sub Etinger Atonge Compintad Iridiy

Logan Man Arrested After Car Without Lights

Arkhuc Loper of Ward Townelap was taken into custody Friday evening by Deputy Joe Farhenon for driving a motor vehicle without displaying lights or a valid license. He was ordered to appear in court Saturday morning before Judge Eldinger. The officer reported observing Loper driving on the Logan Kelontvne Highway with no lights on the second encounter.

Logan Arkhuc Loper Ward Townelap Frieday Joe Farhenon Dmve A. m Eldinger Raiment Sithet Leper Logan-Kelontvne

Ohio U Girls Are Heard in Program at Middleport

Ohio University girls from the Women’s Gies Club performed at the Methodist church in Middleport Tuesday night under the Women’s Music Club, presenting scenes from An Evening of the Opera. Thelma Thomas sang from Madame Butterfly and excerpts from Hansel and Gretel. Kathleen Conway, Kathryn Fern, and Alfred Johnson joined. Mildred Masten accompanied.

Ohio University ‘Women's Gies Club Church of Middleport Women's Music Club Girs Club Athens Thelma Thomas Hansel and Gretel Kathleen Conaway Katheryn Fern Alfiedd Johnson Mildrad Masten

Moonshiners in En County Targeted Near Stur toy

Deputy sheriffs Farbearn and Sparnow report moonshiners in Hog Hoflow District near Stur toy, Lancast county, sought to disrupt a distillery setup. They recovered a still and a 50 gallon setup, destroyed equipment, and seized the still in city custody after a second visit.

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River Survey Bill Okayed by Hoover

President Hoover signed a bill authorizing a preliminary examination of the Flocking River for flood control as it flows through Athens County, marking the start of a planned study to mitigate flood risk. The action sets in motion official assessments and potential later projects.

Hoover Washington Athens County

Ohio University Band Elects New Officers

Ohio University Band members elect new officers at a Friday night meeting. Charles Gorwy of New Martinsville West Virginia was named president. Dwight Campbell of Crooksville Ohio became vice president and Robert Witter of Freeport Pennsylvania secretary. James Hotwel of Wyoming Pennsylvania is treasurer with Ward Conaway of Cardington Ohio as publicist.

Charles Gorwy New Martinsville W. Va of University Band Club Dwight Campbell Crookaville Robert Witter Freie James Hotwel Wyoming Treasprert Am Ward Conaway Cardington Publicits

Dentists Offer Gentle Teeth Examination and Care

A local dental office invites readers to visit for a comprehensive examination to assess their dental condition. The note promises moderate charges and satisfactory results from attentive care designed to improve oral health.

Many Expected To Apply Here For Insurance Loans

Congress passed a soldiers loan measure allowing former service members to borrow against their government insurance. Many unemployed veterans plan to request portions of their certificates, while others will let insurance accumulate until maturity. Some will borrow the maximum against their certificates, aided by the WWII era guard and National Army provisions.

Congress Sheia Insurante Ube Logan Tar Company of Nations Addistion U National Army

Judge Adkins Assigned to Hocking County Court

Logan February report shows Judge Joseph W. Adkins assigned to Hocking County Common Pleas Court with Judge Harley B Worterate expected to appear. Jurors summoned for January term reported. list includes Nellie Terrel Laura Rutter Florence Borl and others. Social note: Gli Amici Club hosted by Mrs Winared Lyke with four bridge tables. high scores to Gira Frank Harden and N Myers. guests Charlier Yontz Miller and 21 Yonta attended.

Nellie ‘Terrel Attu Laura Rutter Florence Borl Ny Hufferd Coree Wy Cheek Lven CG. Huls Waller Kieinschmist Martin Heighe Stary Woodard Lulu Lehman Tet Funk Charles Smith Carles Hufian Hunter Karahaer Walker Winared Lyke Gli Amici Club Iunnisville Avene Gira Frantic Harden N. Myers Ella Milles Marty Sonus Latch Suesth Charlier Yontz Miler Air Yonta

Logan High Considers Baseball Revival This Spring

Logan High School weighs bringing back baseball as part of the athletic program. Superintendent George Carr supports reviving the spring sport after years of neglect and limited spring play. The Athletic Association efforts have stirred local interest, with a decision expected after further discussion and weather considerations.

Logan Logan High School George &. Carr Air Carr Xulu Thin Springs The Athletic Association St. Benanls Cl Aden Thia Thote

Road Work Plans Stir County Towashia Area

Logan February report notes planned road work and equipment purchases for improvements. Police detail and county officers coordinate arrests related to municipal project events, with several patrols involved in recent activity near Gayse Creek and surrounding routes.

Fire explosion injures seven firefighters at Cleveland blaze

In a Cleveland fire today seven firefighters were injured when three flames exploded in a blaze that damaged a business and an apartment building. The incident left the area scorched and authorities investigating the cause.

Cleveland Fab Todiey

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