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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1931

Page

5

Popularity Vote Is Started Here at Logan High

Nominations for four titles in the Logan High School popularity contest were made Friday morning under the Aerial Staff. Four pupils in each division with the highest votes become nominees, with last year’s first winners not announced until the Aerial’s year-end issue. Nominees include Miss Joan High School Setty Hack Walsh Betty Mack twin sisters and several others for best looking, spirit, athletics, and wit categories.

Logan Logan High School Jogan High School Setty Hac Helen Oie Peggy Hack Jane Walsh Betty Perry Mack

Unusual Shrikes Reported In Arion Township

Logan March 9 C W Zeigler an arion Township teacher who studies birds reports finding Great Northern Shrike and Logger Head Shrike in the district this year. He notes the mild winter may bring birds here and describes trapping method baiting a wl trap and the shrike impaling prey on thorn to eat.

Arion Township Logan C. W. Zeigler Arion Zeigler New York

Logan High plans operetta The Lucky Jade

Preparations continue for Logan High School operetta The Lucky Jade to be presented with principal cast including Wendel Emerick Kleinschmidt Carl Shepard Peters Ralph Arnold John Schmidt Rhyn Wright Gail Mooney Joanne Hull Len Ome and a supporting chorus.

Clarence Schempp Hosts Vera Blinn Chapter Meeting

Clarence Schempp presided as president with Mrs Hutch and Mrs Achauer assisting at her home. Officers were elected but names withheld. Hostesses led the lesson study with Mrs Hammer and Miss Walters among guests.

Clarence Schempp de Vera Blinn Chapter Sses James Hutch Charles Achauer S Rees Porter Heinlein Irene Sater Harriet Ters Hammer Ora Tliss Walters

Smelt Run Opens on Michigan River as Fish Move Upstream

In Jordan Michigan on March 7 the first smelt run of the year begins with fish moving up the river. Schools are said to follow the approaching spawn as crowds observe the seasonal surge.

T Jordan Mich Michigan River Force

Right for Stomach Distress Relief with Magnesia

After eating distress and bloating, Bi ted Magnesia offers quick neutralizing relief. A small package or powder form, available at K’s Cut Rate Store, costs little and lasts. This saturated Magnesia product aids the stomach and does not act as a laxative.

Preparations Underway for Logan High Baseball Field Relocation

Logan March 9 Preparations are underway for baseball at Logan High School with the diamond moved north of the athletic field away from the cinder path. Workmen cut trees near the field and the Board of Education added land north of Mee Field to enlarge the area for multiple sports. The infield will be positioned to protect turf on the gridiron, and practice will begin when weather allows.

Logan George E. Carr Logan High School Board of Education

Marcus Ricketts Returns From South America Visit

Logan residents learn their son Marcus Ricketts, two years in government service at Buenos Aires, has arrived in New York then plans a Logan visit before returning to Washington. He earned a three month vacation for not taking furlough. Also notes J E Seel and John Coakley back home after hospital stays with improved conditions.

Logan Edwin D. Ricketts New York Marcus Buenos Aires South America Young Ricketts Washington Ogan J. E. Seel McArthur Cherrington Hospital John Coakley Nelsonville

Marriages Listed In Local Notices

Robert C. Mount 21 laborer Haydenville son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Mount and Florence Louise North 18 at home Nelsonville Rt No 4 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles North were married by Magistrate J P Miller John Goldsberry 34 farmer Dawel and Orpha Smith 36 at home Logan were married by Rev James R Fields Worl F Later 25 laborer Lancaster son of Mr and Mrs George later and Mabel Johnson 25 at home Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton Johnson were married.

Robert C. Mount Haydenville Samuel Mount Florence Louise North Nelsonville Rt. No. 4 Charles North J. P. Miller John Goldsberry Dawel Orpha Smith Logan James R. Fields Worl F Lancaster George Later Mabel Johnson Clinton Johnson

Suits Filed Over Theater Salaries in Logan

James Anthony Cook and Albert Blick sue Trustees of the Knights of Pythias Lodge in Common Pleas Court for overdue salaries from Ruble Theater operations. Cook claims $175.60 for June 3, 1980 to January 10, 1931. Blick seeks $175.00 for 99 days of work at a daily rate.

LOGAN Common Pleas Court James Anthony Cook Albert Blick Knights of Pythias Lodge Ruble Cook Elick

Property Sold at Sheriff Sale in Logan and Good Hope

Two parcels changed hands in a sheriff sale at the courthouse after noon. A Good Hope Township farm sold for 100 to J. B. Stuart and Cliff Wharton of Rockbridge, while the J. W. Walsmith residence on East Hunter Street brought 3300 with bids from the Logan Home Savings Association. Logan is also a center of bowling as Judy Grocers leads a Friday league night with three wins and a season best 116 by James Monaugur. Seven Logan High School debaters were honored at assembly for their work under coach Kenneth Coulter.

Logan Judy Grocers Swonger James Chillicothe Pines Menard CL. Teoton Wellman Boot Shop TSG Logan High School Kenneth Coulter Kathleen McGonagle Margaret Ringhiser Alice G. Poston Loren Peters Charlies Pettit Ralph Arnold William Bowen

Second Term Started by Athens County Auditor

J Clyde Edmundson, reelected Athens County auditor in November, began his second four year term today with the task of recording a new appraisal of property for the six year period to follow. He notes no tax rate increase will be imposed this year. Delinquent taxes reached a county record of 364000. No personnel changes are expected.

J. Clyde Edmundson Athens County Edmundson

New Comfort for Those Who Wear FALSE TEETH

No longer does any wearer of false teeth need to be uncomfortable. Fas teeth, a new, greatly improved powder, sprinkled on upper or lower plates, holds them firm and comfortable. No gummy, gooey, pasty taste or feeling. Deodorizes. Get Fasteeth today at Quick's Cut Rate or any other good drug store.

Apple Sir Out of Job Pastor Opens Sidewalk Stand

A New York pastor who lost his job now runs a sidewalk fruit stand. He markets fresh apples and other produce to passersby, citing faith and perseverance as keys to starting anew. Community members cheer his renewed purpose and local generosity.

New York Sidewalk Fruit Stand Elliot White Grace Church William T. Manning

Auditor’s Office Announces Staff Continuity

In a statement from the auditor’s office, Harvey Sage remains first deputy auditor and J A Jones heads tax duplicates as before. L W Russell continues as bookkeeper and Elizabeth Hackman stays on as clerk.

Edmundson Harvey Sage J. A. Jones L. W. Russell Elizabeth Hackman

Mayor Urges Athens Residents To Confine Animals

Mayor Robert 8 Wood asks Athens residents to keep chickens and other animals on their property during spring planting. With gardens and flower plots planned, loose animals could ruin much of the work.

Robert 8. Wood Athens

Public Forum on City Jail Board Rates

Public forum discusses city jail board prices for prisoners. Athene Messenger notes the Legislature sets maximums for county and city jails, 75 cents per day for county meals and 40 cents for city jail board, with actual costs guiding changes. County commissioners know costs. city councils know provisioning costs.

Athene Messenger

Prices and fairness in local rate debates and history notes

A letter emphasizes keeping maximum prices fair for all, urging trust in local councilors and county officials to restrain rates. It recalls debates on price controls and records a discussion of civic responsibility and public trust. The piece also shares a travelogue praising historic sites from Lexington to Yorktown and beyond.

Can Wil Wattery Whita Shu Discusaiee Anu

How To Get Relief From Catarrh

An old home remedy suggests buying Parmint double strength and mixing one ounce with four pints of hot water and sugar to drink by the tablespoonful four times daily. It claims quick relief from head noises clogged nostrils and mucus drainage, with easy breathing and pleasant taste.

Quick's Ady

Travel Route Through Historic Battlefield Monuments

In a 1991 Athena letter, C. W. Super outlines a circuit from Philadelphia to Monndeville and Martetta then Pittsburgh, noting monuments at Monnoel and the outskirts, Braddock’s site and battlefield routes to Gettysburg, with river motor trips to Cincinnati and motor roads to Braddock. He offers fifty dollars to anyone who follows the route and covers own expenses.

Getoys Braddock Pittsburgh Cincinnati Martetta Monndeville

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