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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1934
Page
10
Logan March 14 Albert D Reese receiver directs fourth dividend payments to First Rempel National Bank claimants. About 2100 checks totaling roughly 50000 issued based on a six percent dividend, with over 334000 already paid since closure. Reese oversees liquidation with Keller in charge locally in his absence.
Union Sunday School had an attendance of 38 as winter weather and slippery roads kept the choir from visiting Chauncey Sunday evening. The choir planned a March 2 visit to Haydenville, and the L 1 Workers Class will host an ice cream social Thursday for the choir’s benefit. Despite poor weather, the Sunday School hopes to reach a 60 attendance by Easter.
Public health nurses Rosella Kreinschmidt and Lucille Roberta report on health screening in Logan. Of 548 children weighed, 41 percent were 5 to 15 pounds underweight. at the CWA nursery group of 89, only 6 percent were underweight. Defective teeth and enlarged tonsils were most common issues. 48 percent had bad teeth and 47 percent enlarged tonsils. Six percent had only one half normal vision. four already wore glasses. Seventeen percent had no remedial defects, and 20 percent showed personal uncleanliness.
The local Order of Rebekahs will hold an initiation at their hall at 7:30 Friday night. A dinner will be served in connection with the meeting.
Medical authorities endorse gentle regulation using a properly prepared liquid laxative. Start with a suitable dose, then gradually reduce until bowels move naturally. For children avoid harsh laxatives and use Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, known for its pleasant taste and gentle action.
Fragmentary note discusses pills and a laxative mix from Dr Caldwell using pepsin and senna. Claims it is suitable for children and expectant mothers as it does not cause bowel strain or kidney irritation.
The county Democratic executive committee announced endorsements for re candidates including Charles C. Achauer clerk of courts Harley N. Armstrong commissioner and W B Yaw auditor all said to seek renomination. Also backed are Pearl Shaw for clerk Joe Bright for cashier of the county liquor store Frank Judy for liquor store supervisor and other offices face anticipated primary contests with McClain Hartley Farbearn Sparnow and Struble acting as contenders.
Mrs Louise T Huffman of this city received news from the New York Music Company that a song poem she submitted was examined by a noted composer who ranked it with the Rosary and other similar songs. Huffman has had many poems accepted and published.
Logan residents are urged to list tangible or personal taxes before March 31 with no extension. County auditor W. H. Yaw says early listings prevent last minute rush. Deputies H. O. Tom and Everett Jacoby will assist with the listings.
Logan W. P. Heft of Wood Street was injured Saturday returning home from downtown. He fell on a toy sidewalk near Mein and High Street. An examination found no broken bones and he remains at home.
A pattern ad promotes a versatile frock with clean lines suitable for campus sports office and town. It details fabric options in crepe or wool-like cotton, large buttons, sizes 12 to 40, and fabric needs for size 16, with pricing for pattern alone and pattern plus book. Orders go to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.
Logan saw 11 deaths and seven births in February, while Hocking County reported 22 births and nine deaths. In Logan, several couples welcomed boys and girls, including Appleman Helber Harris Krieg and Conrad, and in Hocking County many couples welcomed daughters such as Yarger Bateman Spencer Acker Steele Sparks Sauders Dennis Weaver Chamberlain Thompson Neel Linn.
In South Bloomingville Dr. W BR Lacock ordered the local school shut for one week after an examination found teacher Gilbert Davis to have scarlet fever. Children must remain home during the suspension.
Fannie Martin as administratrix of George Martin seeks damages from Dorothy Lewis over a November motor collision near Oroville. Lewis denies speeding or negligence and alleges Martin stepped into the path of the car. Petition dismissal requested.
Rehearsals underway for the Straitsville High Senior Class play Girl Shy to be staged by students. Mrs. John Miller is steadily recovering after being struck and run over while removing a car from a ditch near her home. Earnest Backus of New Lexington Forest Camp visited with his parents over the weekend. Mrs. Amy Lanning returned from a several day visit in Akron. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Strain and daughters Gertrude and Gladys Orndorff of Lancaster were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Len Palmer on Sunday.
Logan Salem Young aged 86 and lifelong Perry Township resident died at his nephew Edward Young's home from bronchial pneumonia. He had lived there ten years. Funeral services were held at Bethany Church at 2 PM Tuesday with Rev Elsea presiding.
John Lee a local druggist completed purchase of the Joe Renier farm in Falls Township. Administrator William Lehman closed the eight acre deal which includes a log house believed to be nearly one hundred years old.
Lehman Huston was moved from the county jail to the Ohio Penitentiary on a parole violation, causing him to miss the funeral of his father Theodore Huston of Salt Creek Township. The elder Huston was found dead by freezing in a hollow two miles from his home late Sunday night.
Will Archer suffers a fractured right foot from the Coonville Mine with little improvement. Will Rogers recovers from a recent illness. Three year old Billy Davies, son of Mr and Mrs Perry Davies, has pneumonia. Johnny Davis and Robert Stevenson also ill with pneumonia. George Phillips recovers from prior frozen feet. Mrs John Griffin bruised in a fall on the Coonville switch. Mrs John Edgar severely burned her hand falling against a kitchen stove.
New Straitsville reports the marriage announcement of Miss Forrest Spencer to William Chappealer. Other notes include Mrs. Jennie Powers ill with pneumonia, Mrs. George Laning visiting Akron, and various community notices about illness and upcoming dances and meetings.
Troy Grange hosts Athens County Pomona Grange annual meeting in the High School Auditorium on March 17 with fourth and fifth degree Troy members serving cafeteria lunch at noon. Local items note birthdays, school games, visits, and farm program activities in Coolville area.
Albany March 14 Honoring the tenth birthday of her daughter Lois Mrs Guy Wingett entertained eight little girls at her home with a surprise party Saturday afternoon Games contests and music provided amusement for the children Refreshments were served at five o clock The honor guest received birthday gifts from Lola Mae Baughman Lucielle Bobo Margaret Pearman Mary Elizabeth Jones Aldine Radcliffe Ila Mae Jones Margaret Donaldson Christine Dorsey Visitors included Leander Enlow Utah and Elza Enlow Kathryn who called on Mrs S E Dailey and Mrs Irma Sickles The high school interclass basketball tournament closed with Junior girls defeating Freshmen and Senior boys defeating Sophomore in a noon set of games
Following the minstrel presentation by the American Legion Post in Chillico, dinner was served to troupe members and their families. Eighty one people were served.
The Wright School dismissed for an automobile crash in which teacher Miss Michael suffered facial cuts when the car windshield shattered. Other local notes mention ill residents, visits, and recoveries in Langsville and nearby areas.
Cheshire March 14 A home economics meeting will be held at the high school March 2 with Mary Stone, teacher, presiding. Mrs Harry Clark entertained a group of young people at her home Friday night with refreshments.
Members of the Young People’s Clans of the Bible School led by president Mr. Emmett Olbers will serve a chicken dinner and supper Thursday at the Greens Run School dining room.
About 350 Athens County high school students will attend the second annual musical concert Friday night March 23 at Memorial Auditorium Athens. The program features a full mixed chorus and separate boys girls and mixed sections conducted by local directors with pieces ranging from classical arias to folk songs. Participating schools include Albany Ames Bern Buchtel Carbondale Greens Run Hollister Jacksonville Trimble The Plains Rome Shade Troy and Waterloo.
A renowned doctor prescribed a remedy for coughs and sore throats. The druggist produced Thoxine under that name, offering it to the public at 35 cents instead of 3 dollars. Millions of bottles have been sold. Demand Thoxine at your drug store.
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