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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1932

Page

8

Nine Months School Term Set for Logan and High School Expansion

Logan to extend the school term to nine months with state cooperation. The Logan City Board of Education approved the plan and hired B. M. Coakley of Nelsonville as architect to design a larger Senior High Building auditorium and gymnasium with 900 seats, training room, music room, and stage. work to start after term ends.

Logan City Board of Education State Department B. M. Coakley Nelsonville State Department of Education

Total of Candidates In County Is Now 22

Logan March 3 The Hocking County election board clerk reports 22 candidates have filed for the May Primary with petitions still circulating. Ira J Angie Democrat filed for county commissioner. The closing filing time is 6 30 p m March 11.

Logan Hocking County Election Board Ira J. Angie

How Much Would You Pay To Be Rid of Rheumatic Pains

An 85 cent bottle of Allenin promises relief from rheumatic pains within 48 hours with a money back guarantee. The ad urges continuous use to remove uric acid and claims widespread success and happiness from the remedy sold by Mcffee Drug Co.

Mcffee Drug Co

Local petitions due by Election Board deadline

Messengers notices remind readers petitions must reach the Election Board by the stated closing time to be valid. Maildated forms dated prior to the deadline will be rejected. Contact information for classifieds and circulation ads is provided.

Farmers Learn Reforestation Plans in Logan Meeting

In Logan on Tuesday F W Dean forester led a session before farmers at the courthouse about reforestation projects. He explained tree types for various soils and offered methods to start or expand woodland work. Dean, with H H Hughes and Harold Chambers, also toured Marion Township and advised on forest land near Rock Street now opening to the public this season.

Marion Township Rock St

Hocking County Board reorganizes. Blum elected chairman

Logan March 3. Hocking County Board of Election members meet for reorganization. Samuel Blum Democrat Entprise is chosen chairman and Clinton Webb Republican Logan becomes clerk. J. W. Hull Republican Rockbridge and George Eberst Democrat Logan present commissions. Achauer retires to run for clerk of courts. Webb previously served as clerk.

Logan Hocking County Board of Election J. W. Hull Rockbridge George Eberst Samuel Blum Enterprise Clinton Webb Charles C. Achauer Blum Mr. Hull Webb

Dies at Rockbridge Harry Beougher 23

Logan obituary notes Harry Beougher 23 son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Beougher of near Rockbridge died at his home at 5 am Wednesday after a brief pneumonia illness He is survived by several brothers and sisters Funeral services have not been arranged.

Logan Harry Beougher Jesse Beougher Near Rockbridge

Two Men Fined By Mayor On Monday

Logan March 3 Parley Nutter and Art Connell pleaded guilty before Mayor Elias Bright Monday night after arrest by Policeman Mon Cook Nutter faced driving while intoxicated and intoxication charges while Connell faced intoxication charges. Nutter was fined 100 dollars and costs on the first charge and 10 dollars and costs on the second. Connell was fined 10 dollars and costs.

Death of Frank Wright prompts Lancaster funeral plans

Mrs. J. E. Edwards of North Street learned of her brother Frank Wright's death on Tuesday evening. Wright had battled cancer since October. Funeral services are set for Friday afternoon in Lancaster. Mrs. Edwards, Mr. Edwards, and Mrs. Bertha Oberle will attend.

Logan J. E. Edwards North Street Lancaster Frank Wright Edwards Bertha Oberle

Scarlet fever leads Logan February health report

February disease reports to the Health Department total 21 cases led by scarlet fever with 13. Measles followed with three cases while influenza and pneumonia were also reported.

Logan Health Department

Small Green Apples Are Already Growing

Logan reports early signs of spring as Ira J. Angle finds a small green apple set on an orchard tree near Webb Summit. Harold Chambers and H. H. Hughes observed Spring Beauties blooming in Rock Stall after a warm winter.

Mr. Hughes

All County Basketball Team To Be Selected

Logans Logan Ohio March 3 Negotiations have started by rural high schools principals to form an all star team from the County basketball League to meet Logan high in a post season game It will depend on securing a date that does not conflict with spring football practice if the game is played

Logan Hocking County Logan High

Mrs Lana Morris Dies of Heart Trouble Near County Line

Logan report states Mrs Lana Morris, wife of Joseph Morris, died from heart trouble Tuesday morning while milking near the Fairfield County line in Good Hope Township. She had no children. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church in Sugar Grove, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Logan.

Logan Lana Morris Joseph Morris Fairfield County Good Hope Township

Elmer Liff Dies Young in Marion Township

Elmer Liff age 25 died early Tuesday at his father in law Charles Carpenter’s home in Marion Township after years of tuberculosis. He leaves a wife and three small children. Brother Fred Liff lives in Logan. Funeral at Enterprise United Brethren Church Thursday at 2 pm with Rev H B Welch and Rev Locke. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Elmer Liff Charles Carpenter Marion Township Fred Liff Enterprise United Brethren Church H. B. Welch Mr. Locke Oak Grove Cemetery

Buckingham To Speak In Chillicothe Lenten Sermons

The Rev J Charles Buckingham rector of St Paul Episcopal Church Chillicothe will deliver a Sunday 7pm sermon at the local church A return sermon is planned March 13 as part of Lenten services Arrangements set for two services each Sunday until Easter with 11am and 7pm times reported by Rev C M Lever.

Funeral for Anna Roamer Held in New Straitsville

Funeral services were held at St. Augustine Catholic Church in New Straitsville for Anna Roamer who died Sunday after a stroke. Burial followed in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Counsel Represent Contestants in Herald Will Case

Forest E. Weinrich and George Christmann of Logan city are among counsel for contestants in the will of the late Chris Herald of Vinton County. The case is before the McArthur court.

Logan Forest E. Weinrich George Christmann This City Chris Herald Vinton County McArthur

Where Is He Let Me See Him At Once

A scene unfolds as Ellen pleads to visit a sick boy named Mike. Doctor Ellis explains visiting hours and ward constraints while noting the family’s poverty may limit special care. The nurse and ellipsis show the narrative continuing.

Doctor Ellis Ellen

New Straitsville Minstrel Tonight and Oil Tariff Debate

The American Legion Minstrel program at I. O. O. F. Opera House features Logan Post 78 performers and local talent. funeral for Anna Rohmer noted. Also reported: coal industry faces foreign oil competition. National Coal Association urges tariff to protect American coal and jobs amid Caribbean fuel oil influx.

New Straitsville American Legion Logan Post No Walter Mathews Montague Kling Hains Brothers Merl Wymueller Caribbean National Coal Association Ways and Means Committee House of Representatives United States Atlantic Seaboard

Arrest of George Groves on Assault Charge

Logan officials detain George Groves after an affidavit by Mrs. Groves leads to an assault and battery charge. He is held in jail to await arraignment before Mayor Elias Bright. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Chief of Police Lewis Reynolds reported the arrest on Tuesday evening.

Logan Joe Farbearn Lewis Reynolds George Groves Elias Bright

Peterson's Ointment Promises Fast Eczema Relief

An advertisement touts Peterson's ointment as a quick cure for eczema and itching skin. It claims one application soothes, a few days clears red cracked skin, and a 35 cent box is sold in all drug stores.

Eterson Peterson's

Ransom Note Expected for Missing Child

NILES March 3 A wealthy contractor James Dejute anxiously awaited a ransom message for his 12 year old son James Jr seized by two men 24 hours earlier in a tan coupe. Police searched with Dejute awaiting a call and noting the abduction echoed the Lindbergh case. License tags found behind an Episcopal Church offered a key clue as authorities extended the search into Pennsylvania.

Niles U.P James Dejute James, Jr Dejute Lindbergh Pennsylvania Sharon Episcopal Church James Anna May

Kidnappers Replace Items. Police Trace Truck to County Farm

Police Chief Nicholas says two items were discarded by kidnappers and replaced with others. He seeks ownership, tracing license numbers to a Trumbull County farmer claiming the car was stolen from him last January.

Lina Nicholas Trumbull County

Gall Stone Colic Relief Ad Offer

An advertisement from Home Drug Co. Minneapolis promotes a home remedy for liver and gall bladder trouble. It claims 28 years of gratifying results, money back guarantee, and urges clipping for a specialist’s prescription literature.

Hill's Cold Relief Ad Promises Quick Recovery

An ad touts a two tablet cure to knock a cold quickly with a money back guarantee. It promises pain relief congestion ease and mental clarity returning you to work rapidly. It highlights Hills scientific formula and low cost with a grab for immediate purchase.

Hill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paramount Memorials Ur.r Cross Bros Memorial Dealers W. Union Street Athens Ohio 6024 Y. Milne F. W. Dean Blum Ie Hocking County Election Board Nutter Connell Mickle Tire & Accessory Co West Union Stree Tae Southens Mrs. Morris Buckingham Chillicothe Vinton Nea baviCe Legion St. Augustines Catholic Anna Rohmer Elizabeth Rohmer Leo Joseph Reid Ferguson Evelyn Lines Billie Milgate Bill Botzer Margaret Goodlve Margaret Alice Lanning Evelyn John Jones Shawnee O. V. Forrester George Allaways Jennie Jones James Coakley Edith Herman Forrester Harry Hupp Woodsfield Frank Hupp Federal Mabel Keeler Levi Palmer Orrville Methodist Church R. C. Blakenship Essary Atlantic Eczema Charles A. Lindbergh Hopewell N. J Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Kers Hill’s Miller Bros N. Court St Dial K. of P. Bldg Fred R. Beasley The Honey-Gross Co S. Court St
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