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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1932

Page

5

Ohio Coal Consumers Urged To Burn Ohio Mined Coal

Hocking County commissioners adopt a resolution urging Ohio coal consumers to use coal mined in the state to help stabilize the industry and preserve jobs. The article notes Ohio consumes 77 million tons yearly, with over 50 million tons bought from outside, and claims Ohio mining could restore payrolls and employment.

Ohio Logan Hocking County Frank St. Clair Charles Brown H. N. Armstrong W. 8S. Yaw

Peterson's Ointment Eases Eczema and Itching

Advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a powerful remedy for itching skin, burns, sunburn, and eczema. It promises relief after several applications and offers a money back guarantee if not the best ever used. A large box costs 35 cents at any drugstore.

Peterson

Local Man Fined for Fictitious Plates Display

William Hannan of Green Township appeared before Mayor Elias Bright for driving with fictitious license plates. He was fined $25 plus costs. Chief of Police Lewis Reynolds made the arrest.

Logan William Hannan Green Township Elias Bright Lewis Reynolds

Marriage Notices for Garland Hawk and Florence Brooks

The Rev. B Co Peters officiated at the marriage of Garland Hawk 27 miner of Carbon Hill son of Mr and Mrs Wright Hawk and Florence Brooks 17 at home New Pittsburgh. The Rev James T Nevin officiated at the marriage of Peter Esselburne 22 engineer Canton son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Essenburne and Frances Emerson Campbell 23 at home Logan daughter of Dr and Mrs B E Campbell.

Garland Hawk Carbon Hill Wright Hawk Florence Brooks New Pittsburgh B. Co. Peters Peter Esselburne Canton Elmer Essenburne Frances Emerson Campbell Logan B. E. Campbell James T. Nevin

Dr R K Smith's Car Recovered After Stolen Friday

Police report the automobile of Dr. R K Smith of Logan was recovered in Columbus on Wednesday after being stolen Friday evening from West Hunter Street. The car was deserted in Columbus.

Logan R. K. Smith Columbus West Hunter Street

Merry Makers Club Bridge Night At Mrs Sprankel Home

Members of the Merry Makers Club met Tuesday evening at Mrs Marie Sprankel's Church Street home for bridge. Mrs Judson Shriner and Mrs Ward Chase posted high scores. Guest guest Mrs Lester Risch attended. After the game the hostess served lunch.

Merry Makers Club Marie Sprankel Church Street Bridge Judson Shriner Ward Chase Lester Risch

Pocketbook Theft Reported in Logan

C E Allen a Logan grocer reported the theft of his pocketbook Tuesday afternoon from his store containing 350 to 60 in money and several checks. Chief Lewis Reynolds investigated. the empty pocketbook was found behind store cases. All money was missing but checks intact. A young man was arrested for questioning and later released.

Logan C. E. Allen Lewis Reynolds

Candidates Go Door to Door in Logan County

Logan March 17 Candidates begin canvassing the county as primary election seven weeks away. Large fields in several races suggest unusual interest and a heavy primary vote expected.

Logan

Logan man arraigned on forged note charge

Elmer White, returned by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn from Oklahoma City, faced Mayor Elias Bright in Logan on Tuesday. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury.

Logan Elmer White Joe Farbearn Oklahoma City Elias Bright

Pete Beshara Arrested on Check Forgery Charge

Pete Beshara formerly of Logan was arrested Tuesday by Sheriff Sol Ellinger Deputy Stanley Sparnow and Chief Lewis Reynolds at the request of Columbus police. He was handed to Capital City officers the next day on a charge of issuing a check without sufficient funds.

Logan Pete Beshara This City Sol Ellinger Stanley Sparnow Lewis Reynolds Columbus Police Capital City

Miss Kathryn Bell to Lead Play at Local Methodist Church

Logan Ohio March 17 Miss Kathryn Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Bell will head the coat presenting He is the Son of God at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday night. Bell is one of six Wesley Players of the Wesley Foundation at Athens First Methodist Episcopal Church. Cast includes Bernice Nolan Lola Donley Theodore Wildermuth Edward Rosser and Harold Bigony. The four act play offers religious drama by student actors.

Logan Kathryn Bell Ohio University Bert Bell Methodist Episcopal Church Miss Bell Wesley Wesley Foundation First Methodist Fipiscopal Church of Athens Bernice Nolan Lola Donley Theodore Wildermuth Edward Rosser Harold Bigony

Local Youth Undergoes Operation Logan in Lebanon

Relatives report Fred Rochester 16 son of Mr and Mrs G W Rochester of North Market Street underwent an appendicitis operation in Lebanon Tennessee. He attended Castile Heights Preparatory School where Harry Armstrong formerly of the city is president. The operation was sudden and parents were alerted that it was necessary and he is recovering.

Logan Fred Rochester G. W. Rochester North Market Street Lebanon Tennessee Castile Heights Harry Armstrong

Forty New Members Joined Local Methodist Church

Logan clergy announced that 40 members were added to the Methodist Episcopal Church after a two week evangelistic campaign ending Sunday night. The Rev. James R. Fields led the event with assistance from Dr. Frank W. Stanton Dr. R. O. McClure and the Rev. R. A. Stillina.

Logan Methodist Episcopal Church James R. Fields Frank W. Stanton R. O. McClure R. A. Stillina

Junior Tourists Club Meets At Midland Place Home

Miss Hazel Cooke hosted the Junior Tourists Club at her Midland Place home. The meeting featured a review of Imperial Palace by Arnold Bennett presented by Mrs. Hugh Meldrim. Roll call requested articles pertaining to this author. Guests included Mrs. Forest Be. Weinrich, Mrs. Joe Bryan and Miss Ethel Cooke. Lunch followed.

Hazel Cooke Midland Place Imperial Palace Arnold Bennett Hugh Meldrim Forest BE. Weinrich Joe Bryan Ethel Cooke

Alice White Hosts D A R Event for Governor Worthington Chapter

Mrs. Alice White will host the Governor Worthington Chapter of the D A R at 2 30 p m Saturday at her West Hunter Street residence. A interesting program is anticipated.

Loot Recovered After Residence Robbery in Hocking Country

Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sparnon reported recovery of part of the stolen property from the Welker residence in western Hocking County. Three rugs a bed spread and a quilt were found at the Gore residence after being abandoned along the highway by suspects en route to New Straits ville. Three youths were placed in Manafield Reformatory in connection with the crime.

Logan Marebh L. KE. Welker Hocking Stanley Sparnon Gore New Straitsville Manafield Reformatory

Local residents visit Newark and Capital City

Harry Kirkpatrick was in Newark on business Tuesday. Mrs. Forest Kk Weinrich and Mrs. Claude Hammon visited Capital City Tuesday. Mrs. Lawrence Adcock returned home from Columbus after several weeks in hospital and is somewhat improved. Christine Eiberat, first year Ohio University student, is home briefly with her parents due to illness and serves as freshman class secretary.

Harry Kirkpatrick Newark Forest Kk. Weinrich Claude Hammon Capital City Lawrence Adcock Columbus Misa Christine Eiberat Ohio University Thomas Mberst

Roush announces birth and local social notes in Haydenville

Haydenville announces the birth of a son Dean Allan to Mr and Mrs Andrew L Roush on March 6 while grandparents include Mr and Mrs Frank Crothers and Mr and Mrs James Roush of Marietta. The column lists visitors, school events, and local gatherings including the Junior Class play The Little Clodhopper at Community Hall and various visits to Logan and Union Furnace with several residents named.

Andrew L. Roush Gon Dean Allan Frank Crothers James Roush Marietta Charles Thompson Toledo Vira Thompson Joe Snyder Thomas Columbus Josee Francis Ralph Pierce Union Furnace Mra Cheater Beougher Roy Gustin Dayton P. BP, Moore Lou Cheahire Wolf Basin Logan Harold Allen Diamond Frank Allen L. C McCandlish Aileen Lillybelle King’s Daughters Gertrude Ginther Wyskiver Nellie Louise Ohlinger Aliee Allen Kate Maxine Todd Alma Spencer Grace Patton Dorothy Vollmer Effie Gastin Jane Nutter Margie Matheny Eunice Francia Gertrude Achauer

Mother Goose Skit Show Set at Ohio University

The 19382 Skit Show at Ohio University features a Mother Goose Land theme with cast nearly complete under Dean Irma Voigt. The Mothers Day program runs April 22 to 24 and includes Alpha Sigma Alpha Sigma Alpha Lota Phi Mu and Delta Sigma Epsilon as organizing bodies.

Ohio University Irma E. Voigt Alpha Sigma Alpha Sigma Alpha Lota Phi Mu Deijta Sigma Epsilon

Ohio University Mothers Day Program Set With Lectures and Carnival

Glee Crib at Ohio University will supply ohorus Ambers with the Studio Club handling the King Cole group. The Game, Blackbird, Old Woman From France, and First of May groups are organizing acts for a Mothers Day program. Dean Voigt announces Jaqueline Embry the Kentucky Poetess will lecture and read poetry, followed by a carnival at the Men's Gymnasium. A grand stand is arranged for Saturday's baseball game on April 23 to accommodate Kuesta.

Glee Crib Ohio University Ohorus Ambers Studio Club King Cole Delta Sigma Epsilon Blackbird Sigma Alpha Ota Old Woman France Alpha Sigma Alpha Phi Muther Dean Voigt Jaqueline Embry Kentucky Kuesta University

Vessel Thought Lost After Sighting Sinking Off Chesapeake

Unidentified vessel feared lost after Coast Guard patrol near Chesapeake Bay failed to sight wreckage following report of sinking. No crew names or exact location provided. Investigators search for clues about incident and vessel identity.

New York Chesapeake Coast Guard Pulaska

Roosevelt Leads North Dakota Primary Vote Headline

A United Press tally from 1 178 North Dakota precincts shows Governor Franklin D Roosevelt of New York with a commanding Democratic presidential preference primary lead over Oklahoma Governor William H Murray.

Bismarck N. D United Press North Dakota Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Oklahoma William H.alfalfa Murray

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