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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1930

Page

6

Legion delegates hear plan for peacetime service and rehab

Logan March 17 delegates at the Eighth District American Legion Convention hear Department Commander Dudley White stress hospitalization work and a peacetime program. He cites 56000 mental disability cases and 3609 hospitalizations yearly, urging government hospitals and continued Americanism.

Porter Forsythe State Department Mr. White American Legion Legion United States Kiefer Soldiers’ Relief Commission Saslavsky Elias E. Bright Frank Harden M. F. Weymueller Harden

Woman Found Dead in Haydenville Home

Logan March 17 Mrs Jean ette Marie Hoodiett 25 was found dead in her Haydenville home about 11 o clock Saturday night by her husband Dr J J Hoodiett on his return from a basketball tournament at Athens Mitral insufficiency listed as the cause by Coroner J P Miller Mrs Hoodiett had spent Saturday in Logan and earlier dinner at home She leaves husband and parents of Jackson New Jersey Funeral arrangements not learned Formerly of Philadelphia

Logan Jeanette Marie Hoodiett Haydenville J. J. Hoodiett Athens Mitral J. P. Miller Hoochett Jackson N. J Philadelphia

Gifford Hulse Family Visits Relatives in Logan

Mr and Mrs Gifford Hulse and family from Columbus spent the weekend in Logan visiting relatives and friends, stopping to see familiar places and catching up with locals.

Gifford Hulse Columbus Logan

Poultry Raisers to Meet at Courthouse Auditorium

Logan March 17 Arrangements are under way for a poultry raisers meeting at the Courthouse Auditorium on April 1 led by Harold Chambers extension agent with C M Ferguson extension specialist as principal speaker. Motion pictures and slides will be used with dealers in chick feed baby chick equipment and lumber dealers cooper ating to promote the largest meeting of its kind in Hocking County. A full program will be released once final details are added.

Hocking County Chambers

Roegge Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Logan March 7 Frank Roegerge of Nelsonville underwent a surgical operation for appendicitis at Cherrington Hospital Sunday morning. His condition is reported favorable. He was injured a week ago when struck by a mine car at work. The operation revealed appendix injury. Roegge’s brother had an operation here two weeks ago. Lewis Beatty 78 of Union Furnace was admitted Friday for treatment with complications reported.

Mrs. Fieyd Duffy Hosts GH Amici Club Dinner

Mrs Fieyd Duffy entertained the GH Amici Club at her North Spring Street home Friday with a 6 o clock dinner for 16. After dining, tables were set for bridge and Mrs Dorothy Wardwell and Mrs Edward Jones were the high score holders.

Modern Bridge Club Hosts Final Evening at Pettit Home

Members of the Modern Bridge Club gathered Friday at Mrs Blanche Pettit’s East Main Street home for a bridge session that capped a series of games arranged by the club.

Modern Bridge Club Blanche Pettit East Main Street

Amica Club St Patrick Day Party Hosted On West Second

Mrs Ann Shriner entertained Amica Club members Friday night at her West Second Street home. Guests included Mrs Harley Amer ine and Mrs Mary Hull. A green and white color scheme framed a two course lunch. Contests awarded by Mrs George Burberry Mrs Harold Schultz and Mrs Goss. Miss Helen Ward and Miss Grace Shriner assisted in serving.

Amica Club Ann Shriner West Second Street Harley Amerine Mary Hull George Burberry Harold Schultz Gossing Helen Ward Grace Shriner

Costs To Tour Europe From Logan

Local residents planning summer trips to European countries face visa fees in several destinations. Total visa costs for a trip covering major nations reportedly runs under $5. Britain and Austria charge modest amounts, France and Germany are low, Holland offers no fee for short stays, while Belgium Switzerland and Italy reportedly require no entry money.

Logan Great Britain Austria France Germany Holland Belgium Switzerland Italy

Pearts from Shawnee Visited Logan Saturday Weening

Mr and Mrs George Peart Sr and Mr and Mrs George Peart Jr of Shawnee were among many visitors in Logan Saturday Weening.

George Peart, Sr George Peart, Jr Shawnee Logan

Canvass workers in Logan report odd encounters during religious drive

Enumerators aiding a religious canvass in Logan recount odd experiences. Some households claimed no religion and showed indifference, while one respondent reportedly said they were saved and sanctified yet seek the hottest place. The replies reflect varied beliefs encountered during the survey.

Logan Ous

Two More Roads to Be Improved in Falls Township

Agreements between the commissioners and trustees of Falls Township plan summer improvements on two roads in Hocking County. The Gore-Greendale Hill Road will see two miles revised, though full completion may span beyond the season. One mile of Hammond Road near Webb Summit also under construction this year, funded from gasoline tax.

Neurentanstids Hocking County

Paul Bruce Struck by Automobile on Nelsonville Highway

Logan March 17 Paul Bruce 39 of Buchtel was struck by an automobile while walking along the Nelsonville Murray City highway. He suffered fractures to left leg and left arm. A youth named Sapp drove the car. Bruce was taken to Cherrington Hospital where doctors reported the leg was badly mangled and an amputation may be necessary.

Logan Paul Bruce Buchtel Sapp Nelsonville-Murray City Walker Bruce Cherrington Hospital

Home Economics Club Presents Program at Junior High

The Home Economics Club met in the Junior High Gym Thursday with Freda Redick, Kathryn Brad dock, and Ruth Goodlive in charge. The program featured songs by Tane White and Robert Schaal, fashion talks by Waveline Emerick, piano by Fritz Ambrose, and a forest playlet by Vivian Wells and Dorothy Schaal. The event ended with games and refreshments organized by Fancheon Blackston, Dorothy Hoopes, and Margaret Littlejohn.

Freda Redick Kathryn Braddock Ruth Goodlive Tane White Robert Schaal Waveline Emerick Fritz Ambrose Forest Heft Vivian Wells Marie Warthman Faye Warthman Dorothy Schaal St. Patrick’s Day Martha Getz Fancheon Blackston Dorothy Hoopes Margaret Littlejohn

Shawnee Visitors Haunt Logan on Friday

Mr. and Mrs. John Foster of Shawnee visited Logan on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Williams of Shawnee traveled to the city that day. Dan Mitchell Jr and William Breeze with Edward Peterson and son, all from Shawnee, were in Logan on business Friday. Miss Ruth Easterling of Columbus was the weekend guest of

John Foster Shawnee Logan W. A. Williams Dan Mitchell William Breeze Edward Peterson and Son John Abram Ruth Easterling Columbus

Ice storage building fire damages Danford site in Glouster

A fire at the ice storage building on South High Street owned by F. A Danford of Metuchen New Jersey caused about 200 in damage. The blaze started in the attic filled with 18 inches of sawdust and reignited after an initial extinguish. Fire Chief Lunsford noted uncertain cause with no prior fire and insurance covers the loss.

Lunsford

Truck Downs Hill Strike Pole Near Palmer School

A Sunday Creek Coal Co truck slipped gears while ascending a hill near Palmer School, rolled backward onto Main Street, hit the Richardson Bakery curb and a telephone pole, snapping wires and disrupting several phone lines. McConnelsville repair crews worked with local staff to restore service by night.

Glouster Sunday Creek Coal Company Palmer School Main Street Richardson Bakery McConenelsville Focal Telephone

Priscilla Class Meets At Hazel Lunsford Home

The Priscilla Class of the M BE Church will gather tonight at the home of Mrs. Hazel Lunsford for a local church group meeting and fellowship.

Priscilla M. BE. Church Hazel Lunsford

Mrs. Leach Suffers Hip Dislocation After Fall

Mrs. Fred Leach is confined to her home with a dislocated hip from a fall at her residence. After the accident she was taken to a Columbus hospital where an X ray confirmed the dislocation. She was returned home the same day.

Fred Leach Glouster March T

Glouster High to Present Operetta Carrie Comes to College

March 17 report of a breezy two act operetta Carrie Comes to College to be staged Tuesday night in Gloucester High School auditorium. Miss Burness Candoo directs with assistance from Miss Helen Staker and pianist Miss Fern Tucker.

Glouster Carrie Glouster High School Burness Candoo Helen Staker Fern ‘Tucker

Mysterious Guest Contest Promised At Athens Expo

At the third annual Athens Merchants Exposition in the Armory on March 26 27 and 28 a nightly mystery guest contest offers a prize to the first person who names the guest Each night a Kiwanis staged guest will attend with clues to aid attendees Early arrival improves odds and Kiwanis members and families are barred from participation New attractions include a platform for dancing an orchestra and thirty merchant booths.

the Armory Athens Kiwanis Club John Bolin

Logan Social Notes Record Local Visits and Appointments

Mrs Amy Easterling and Logan kin were mentioned alongside visitors such as Don Smart of Haydenville and Helen Fetters of Shawnee. Census enumartor Nathan Rutter was named for Logan district duties, with other locals making business trips to Columbus, Haydenville, Union Furnace, and nearby towns.

Amy Easterling Logan Don Smart Haydenville Raymond Fetters Helen Shawnee Charles Griffith Russell James Hayderville Harry Shuttleworth Harry Wilson Murray City Melrose Harbaugh Columbus M. G. Harbaugh Charles Shuttleworth George Cooke Granville Herbert Cooke Midland Place Nathan Rutter Marion Township Gaylord C Peters Lancaster Prp C. Campbell Nelsonville Clifford Redd Earl Loomis Union Furnace C. B. Donahue North Spring Street W. O. Bowers Mr. Bowers Laurelville Charles Wrasure Hayden Ville William Marthlow East Front Street

Columbus Theater Bombed in Columbus Sunday

Police blame U PRA labor war for bombing the Clinton Theatre foyer Sunday. The blast wrecked the front and alarmed the neighborhood, but no injuries were reported. Owner J Real Neth had been in a dispute with the Motion Picture Projectionists Union.

Columbus U Pra Clinton Theatre J. Real Neth

Mrs Sarah Matilda Moore Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs. Sarah Matilda Moore aunt of former Governor Vic Donahey died at her home in Uwchrichsville after a lingering illness. She was a native of Freeport Harrison County.

Uchrichsville Sarah Matilda Moore Vic Donahey Freeport Harrison County

Merger Battle Draws All-Youngstown Stockholders

As the Bethlehem Steel and Tube merger faces a push for control, every available stockholder of Youngstown Sheet and Tube will be summoned by representatives of both sides within the coming days.

Youngstown U.P Youngstown Sheet and Tube Bethlehem Sheet and Tube

Grand jury to indict Mortelito for first degree murder

Anthony Mortelito, inmate at Auburn State Prison serving 20 years to life for second degree murder, is to be indicted on first degree murder charges for fatally stabbing Head Keeper Edward L. Beckwith. Beckwith, the third prison head keeper slain by a convict in three years, had once confined Mortelito to solitary for four months after a seven year grudge.

Anthony Mortelito Auburn N. Y Edward L. Beckwith Mortelito Beckwith

Orchestra Delivers Varied Concert At Alumni Memorial

Ohio University Orchestra under Prof DeForest W Ingerham presented a Sunday program at Alumni Memorial Auditorium with solo violinist William Bennett Shimp. Selections included Bach in E major Grieg Sigurd Jorsalfar Nutcracker Suite and Beethoven overture Leonore No 3 Mendelssohn Italian Symphony. Encore Promenade by Rapee pleased the audience.

Ohio University Orchestra Alumni Memorial Auditorium DeForest W. Ingerham School of Music William Bennett Shimp Tschaiskowsky Sigurd Jorsalfar Grieg Beethoven Mendelssohn Greig Rapee

Dr Houf to Speak on Modern Youth at PTA Meeting

Dr H T Houf associate professor of philosophy at Ohio University will discuss Modern Youth at tonight’s High School Parent-Teacher Association gathering in the high school auditorium. The meeting starts at 7 30 o clock and includes a Girl Reserve Recognition Service. Athens area parents invited.

H. T. Houf Ohio University Parent-Teacher Association Athens

Walker to Fight Chicago Tonight in Ten-Round Bout

Middleweight champion Mickey Walker faces challenger Jimmy Mahoney in a ten round non title bout at Chicago under promoter Jim Mullen. Walker arrives ready for a hard clash in the arena tonight.

Chicago U.P Mickey Walker Jimmy Mahoney Jim Mullen Walker

Mare Inles Unclear Question Marks in Steel Plant Inquiry

A fragmentary report notes 17 people being questioned regarding an incident at a rear area of a home connected to a steel plant. Details and exact location are not clear from the readable text.

Marinles Mare Lory Heserve Plant o/ Iron & Steel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legion Convention Dudley White Louis Seidenfeld E. L. Hill Zanesville Barton Hell Paul Tagge New Lexington American Legion Band Melvin Harburger Shawnee Post L. P. Mooney Oak Hill K. M. Ferguson Roegge Paverebie GLI Amici Club M. B. Club Coosts Europe Kay Don Io Falls Township News of Glouster and Vicinity Sunday Creek Valley Athens Merchants’ Exposition Armory Donahey Auburn Prison Dr. Houf Castoria Edwards Edwards Olive Tan Edwards Olive Automobil S CATAL Hill Isles Circulation Department Special Carrier Delivery Service The Athens Sessenaer
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