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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1931
Page
5
Logan March 3 Judge M Ellinger found Russell W Rutledge guilty of concealing assets from the Sarah T Culbertson estate after a hearing. Rutledge of Mc Arthur had claimed stock given by Culbertson and faced claims for 86 Central State shares cashing to about 900 and 76 City Service shares in his possession.
World War veterans in Hocking County sought federal loan bonuses after a new law. Barton A. Holl of Logan American Legion said 33 veterans filed on Monday as blanks ran out and more were ordered. Loans averaged about 400 dollars with ranges from 100 to 789 dollars.
Charles and Edward Bagent of Gore were arrested by Sheriff Sol Elinger after a weekend argument ended in a fight. Charles was fined five dollars and costs by Magistrate E E Bright, and Edward pled guilty and was fined the same by Magistrate J P Miller. A knife slash caused minor coat damage.
The Young People's Gospel team from Northminster Presbyterian Church Columbus performed at First Presbyterian Logan during the Sunday service. Miss Janetta Harrington read the lesson and shared roles, with Edward Daugherty Judd Bennett and Joseph Varney delivering beliefs on church prayer and Christ. Music included Elizabeth Crater violin Don Weigle violin Frances Gross vocal and prayer by Carrie Butcher. The OSU students travel Central Ohio churches and maintain Northminster memberships while in Columbus.
Sophia Snoke 88 died in Lancaster Saturday after a paralysis stroke. She lived with sisters Mrs. Weber and Miss Ella Snoke and was aunt to C. Brehm and Mrs. L. R. Ruble. Funeral held at Pleasant Hill Church near Lancaster with burial there.
Probate Court records show January and February permits at five each, about a third of last year’s pace. The first March license went to Harry W. Krag and Emma E. Denny, with Rev. James R. Fields officiating.
Members of the Social Circle enjoyed a Friday afternoon tea at Mrs M H Cherrington's home with Mrs H EF Rose of Lancaster assisting. Pink and green decorations set the scene. Guests received corsages and gifts from abroad. Mrs Rose hosted an educational contest during the courses. Mrs W G Bowen won the golf prize and Mrs Charles E Yontz with Mrs T R Walburn took another contest.
Hocking County coaches named all stars after Union Furnace tournament amid Carbon Hill dominance. Girls led by Lillian Guess with three Carbon Hill selections. Rockbridge and Haydenville also recognized. Final scores Carbon Hill girls 43 Rockbridge 13. boys Carbon Hill 33 Rockbridge 0.
Chance to Work Logan reports Owens Manufacturing Company employees recalled for temporary work after the plant was placed in receivership two weeks ago with Rexford Hyre of Cleveland and Joe Case named receivers. Material cut will be finished under the receivership. Also notes a birthday party for twins Robert and Ruth Beverage with guests including Mrs. Clyde Beverage and Mrs. Herman Ator.
A special Logan City Council meeting is planned for Tuesday evening to discuss a proposed change in gas rates. The agenda includes an executive session to review the issue raised at last week’s regular meeting.
Mrs. Charles Yontz hosted a six o'clock Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Gordon and daughter Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Leo English and Lewis Wise of Columbus, and Miss Dorothy Wells of this city.
Wellsboro Pa March 3 Twenty expert oil field workers fought to cap the 75 000 000 cubic foot Penn United gas well near here which had been venting gas for 12 days.
Athens City Council discussed asking Southern Ohio Electric to submit a new power contract as a hydro electric survey for the Hocking River dam proceeds. The group also authorized platt ing West State Street Cemetery for plots and planned a major water mains expansion into East Athens with a potential tunnel and bond issue to fund the project.
Local column notes community events in McArthur and Vinton County with staff correspondence from T C Kelly. Telephone and contact details appear for society and locals coverage.
Mrs. Rebecca Verigan dies at home near Prattville on Monday March 2 from pneumonia. She would have turned 100 in November. Widow of George Verigan she leaves four sons Henry John Frank Lin and daughter Mrs Margaret Brewer plus grandchildren. Born in Lawrence County 182 Funeral and burial set for Putnam chapel Knox Township Tuesday afternoon.
MCARTITUR March 3 Lewis Yeager G W Specht Henry Locket Pearl Clements and Inspector Th ton county office examiner attended a K of P crater supper at Wikeaville Saturday night.
Columbus announces the eighty first Ohio State Fair will run from August 31 through September 5. The event program and schedule are expected to be released by fair officials.
President Hoover backed a bill to provide 750000 dollars to finish construction of the George Rogers Clark Memorial in Vincennes Indiana. The action was announced from Washington on March 2.
Advertised bladder cleansing remedy promises to reduce night awakenings and irritation by flushing impurities and acids. Claims Bucchu leaves and juniper oil aid bladder function, with backache relief and better sleep after four days. Sold at Me Kee Drug Co.
A famous old home remedy recipe uses Pinex mixed with maple sugar syrup or honey to make a pint of cough syrup. It claims quick relief for lingering coughs from severe colds and bronchial conditions, with praised taste and no spoilage. Pinex is described as a concentrated Norway pine compound with creosote and is urged as superior to substitutes.
McArthur, March .Mont Rob bins aged 78 died at his Hamden home Friday Feb 7. He was a longtime rural mail carrier out of Hamden. Survived by widow Ophelia Scott before marriage a daughter Edna Robbins and brother Charles Robbins of Grand View Iowa. Funeral services Sunday afternoon at his residence with Rev. Frederick Brown Hamden and Rev. J G Laughtin Wellston officiating. Garnet E Sharp named for postmaster at McArthur per Washington telegram from Congressman T A Jenkins.
Hanover New Hampshire March 3 Professor Adelbert Ames Jr son of the Civil War general resigns from the American Legion saying the group no longer represents World War veterans He argues the Legion should press Congress to aid disabled veterans and perhaps unemployed ex soldiers but not provide assistance for other veterans.
Four members of the Campaign Funds Investigating Committee told the Senate that 624000 dollars spent for the Brown Davia Republican ticket in the 1890 Pennsylvania port election was excessive and harmful to the public interest. The report warns such conditions cannot continue without grave national consequences.
A vintage advertisement promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a versatile remedy for sour stomach heartburn and nausea. It touts long use over 50 years, claims quick gentle relief for all ages, and urges insistence on the genuine liquid product with Phillips on bottle and wrapper.
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