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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1930
Page
12
Supreme Court Justice George H. Taylor Jr. of White Plains set aside the verdict in the case of Juanita Hansen. He held jurors were influenced by her being described as a comely woman after she sought 167500 in damages claiming scalding in a bath at a New York hotel.
Columbus residents hosted guests over the weekend with several visitors from nearby towns. Herbret Krieg from Columbus joined a bowling team to compete and remained with relatives. George Larimer and family from Columbus visited with the Larimer family in Columbus and relatives. Henry Watson visited from this city. Dean Collison and Joe Gabriel spent Friday in Columbus during a school vacation for the District P T A Convention. Hayes Moore of New Straits ville and Coach Ted Sawyer also visited Friday. County Surveyor Orla Wolfe made a business trip to the Capital City Friday. John Scarpello of Roseville and Miss Rose Vulcano of Logan hosted visitors Sunday.
Move of Mrs. Stephen Foraker and husband from Glouster to Toledo completed today. Household goods transferred with Mr Foraker already employed in Toledo an unspecified date and circumstances noted.
Adele B Bird expresses gratitude to James Frew and all organizers for a successful district Parent-Teacher conference in Logan. She commends the preparation exhibits music decorating and luncheon efforts noting splendid displays well served tables and helpful volunteers. The letter thanks the community for fellowship and offers future service.
Two Linden Masonic Lodge teams visiting Logan faced local bowlers and both Logan teams won. Local players W E Brehm Earl Roberts D G Stallsmith George Burgess and W Johnston led the winners 27 13 to 25 14 in the first match and Eugene Wright Carleton Bright J P Miller Charles Achauer Clinton Webb top the visitors 25 94 to 25 42 in the second. A three game series is planned amid a three course dinner at Moore Restaurant.
Logan officials announce a baby chick meeting at the Courthouse Auditorium on April 1 aimed to be the largest of its kind in Hocking County. Harold Chambers says the program runs from 2 to 4 p.m. with speakers including Dr. M. Ferguson and W. H. Mowery.
Advert converts bladder trouble into a direct mail offer for Palmo Globules. It promises a free $1.00 box for first time users who mail their name and address to Palmo Company in Battle Creek Michigan, with postage paid and no obligation.
In Logan County a Governor Myers Y. Cooper letter to Red Cross workers in Hocking County urges public work to ease unemployment and distress. He commends social service agencies for protecting families and developing community potentialities amid long hours and heavy demands.
Logan March 24 William Kinney of Glouster was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary for 12 years after pleading guilty to robbery. Deputy Sheriff L F Hammond escorted Kinney to the prison Saturday. Leonard Duncan, his alleged accomplice, will be moved to Mansfield early this week.
An error in the date of Mingo Lodge No. 171 F and A M inspection was printed. Ros De Laney of Lancaster will come to Logan to inspect on April 30 instead of April 2 as previously announced.
Logan reports Superintendent John Bell driving a city car that overturned on the McArthur Highway near the Water Works plant on Sunday. He was with two passengers. no injuries and little damage were noted.
This week marks the close of hot lunches at Logan High School Building for the year. Miss Sarah Rockhold of the Home Economics Department says final meals will be served on Friday. The winter program has run without profit and a financial statement will be prepared at year end.
William Knapp of Dayton was brought to Logan by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn and George Bolden on a charge of failing to provide for his family. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft had warned he could be rearrested and sent to the Ohio Penitentiary if the court order was not complied with. Knapp formerly lived in Logan.
LOGAN March 24. Spring like weather boosted tourism at the Rockhouse in the Hocking County Scenic District with 317 visitors registered by Ranger L T Worley last Sunday. Weekday carloads were noted and improved roads are expected to lift summer traffic.
Walter Hill yer of Marion Township pleaded not guilty to charges of stealing 400 bushels of corn valued at 280 dollars. He was arraigned before Magistrate J. P. Miller after being arrested by Constable George Spang. The corn was said to be taken from I. G. Blosser’s farm where Hillyer resided as a tenant. Blosser was the complainant. A hearing is set for next Thursday and Hill yer was released on his own recognizance.
In Logan on March 24 the Logan Parent-Teacher Association will hold a 3 pm meeting at the Senior High School Building. Mrs. John Allen will discuss The General Health Program in the Home and James Rutgers will speak on The General Health Program in the School. Pupils from East End School will present the play Children of Mother Goose Land.
An affidavit filed before Magistrate J P Miller charges William J Beavers of Perry Township with stealing mink pelts from Noah Carpenter. Beavers pled guilty, fined 25 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to 60 days in county jail. He must repay the pelts' value to Carpenter.
In Probate Court at Logan the 1930 will names Eugene Krinn Velma Vorhees and Mary Griffith as beneficiaries. Vorhees receives the mother’s portion and is executor with the two siblings sharing the residue, Vorhees and Eugene getting double their sister’s portion. The will dated March 5 1930 was witnessed by Dr M H Cherrington and F P Martin.
About 150 people attended the Scott Creek Parent Teacher Association meeting held Thursday evening in Logan. Speakers included Representative L. P. Mooney and Superintendent J. W. Coleman. Gompt's Minstrels performed an engaging program. Mooney spoke on the value of the PTA and its home influence. Coleman discussed Purity Truth and Americanism. Attendance included 50 members of Maple Lawn FP. T A of Green Township.
Sunday marked the seventy ninth birthday of Mrs Sarah Ennisoq of East Hunter Street with a party and dinner attended by Mr and Mrs Heber Willman and children Edwin Robert and Elnora of Urbana Mr and Mrs George Willman of Dayton Mr and Mrs W B Roderick of West Union Judge H E Sparnon H O Tom and Mr and Mrs James Willman and the guest of honor of Logan
Auction Bridge Club members gathered Thursday at Mrs. Jennie Preston's home after Mrs. W D Thurness fell ill and could not host. Emma Becker and Byron Wolfe Jr. received high score awards. a luncheon followed. Guests included Mrs. Edward Jones, Mrs. Byron Wolfe Sr, Mrs. Preston, Mrs. Byron Wolfe Jr, Mrs. Steele, and Mrs. Homer Gabriel.
Township trustees and clerks are invited to a 19 o'clock Tuesday session at the Court house Auditorium to discuss forming a county association of trustees and clerks. J. B. Thomas, president of the state association, will address the officers.
Mr and Mrs Phil Tschappat and their children Marjorie and Dick visited Utica on Saturday and Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Ischappat. The Phillips family of Warner Avenue hosted the gathering for the weekend.
Gus Beal, Ward Township school board member, is recovering from a crushed right hand suffered several days ago while working for the Preston Oil Company in the Ward Township oil field. Initially feared blood poisoning, but he reports improvement during a visit to Logan on Saturday.
Miss Mary Jane Anderson musical supervisor of the Logan Schools left Saturday for Chicago to attend a week at the National Music Supervisors Association meeting.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a safe laxative option without calomel. The physician founder claims quick, pleasant results with no griping, improving bowels and liver function. Sold at 15c 30c 60c.
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