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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1930
Page
6
In LasGas on March 17 Aime of Sloted comets see ameter against Jonu Patrick. He was charged with possession of alcohol after being found asleep in a car in the New Straits. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft handled the case. Police said Patrick admitted to drinking and was unable to explain his presence in the vehicle.
The Lancaster County Exceutio Service reports prompt response to census efforts. About 1 209 sample forms were mailed for Schedule 1 data collection as preparatory info for enumerators. Supervisor Peters says early collection will show how farmers treated the samples and plans to assess field results after enumerators have been in the field three days.
In a fragmentary report researchers note discussions in Sydney about farm reward prices and a telefunding scheme influencing metal market prices. The text is unclear and partially garbled.
March 77 report notes Looman County dairy producers prepared for quality and a ready market, with state officials and local chamber leaders citing extension services and tuberculosis testing plans. The piece mentions county testing starts, opposition, and extended milk market arrangements, including a dairy office on Market Street and nearby farm activity.
A partial OCR fragment mentions a home model project from The Athen Messengers with unclear phrasing and stray letters. The readable portion indicates a DIY topic or craft, but no concrete steps, dates, or named individuals. The text is too fragmentary to determine a clear event or outcome.
The notice promotes new spring and summer fashion patterns with designs for dresses and kimonos. It lists fabric options, sizes 4 to 10, yardage, and binding advice. Patterns cost fifteen cents or ten cents with a pattern order and include order details and address in New York.
The Burchett sentence appeal case proceeded with defense arguing error in reforming to permit sentencing while questions about witness testimony and confessions were raised. Prosecutor presented charges against Berchet and others as witnesses and the court heard from multiple participants with court members observing the proceedings.
Maree 27. Charies Matheny testifies about a fire on February 1 and the attempt to recover money hidden beneath a wardrobe. The discussion centers on whether the resident should be removed from the tax place amid a dispute over assessment and deductions. The meeting also covers a general discussion on trial method and civic questions with local residents present.
The Logan Chamber of Commerce will award core cups to winners in the grade track and field meet divisions held here on April 1. A representative discussed cup engraving with Supt WW Cole as the team determined who should engrave the cups.
March 27 reports Jesse Jones of Logan who underwent amputation surgery weeks ago has improved and may leave Cherrington Hospital soon. Harold Larimer, Groveport youth, was taken to the hospital Saturday for a fractured right arm suffered while playing.
The Home Missionary Society met at the Methodist Episcopal Church Monday afternoon with devotionals led by Mrs. Walter A. Leonard. Mrs. B. H. Han i and Miss Viel Brebo sang a vocal duet. Freida's Dilemma was presented by Mrs. M. H. Cherrington. The Allen Home Shop was discussed by Mr. Poy Craetor, Mrs. Kitty Dil president offered a report, Minnie McPengo led the final chapter of the Eagon study. A two court dinner was served by a committee including Mrs. J. Adcock and others.
Members of the Pathfinder class on North Street were entertained Tuesday evening with name games and contests. Awards were presented to Mildred Rainer Catherine Stoughton and Thelma Arnold. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Garnet Donaldson Helen Wolfe Erma Donaldson Martha Mack Thelma Arnold Bertha Hayman Elia Lemon Gladys Wilson Mahi Wolfe Madge Wright and teacher Mrs Glenn Wheele.
Extension specialist Ivan Mac Kellip and Harold Chambers spoke to boys and their fathers in Ewing on planned Dairy Calif Club work. They discussed prospects for the organization and 4-H dairy club activities in the district.
Mr and Mrs Edward Jones and Mr Merv Pred Carpenter, noted for high scores in a tournament, were entertained Tuesday by Mr and Mrs Claude Haremeon and Mr and Mrs Edwars Kemper. After a two hour dinner at Moore Restaurant, guests moved to Mr and Mrs Hammon for bridge. High scores went to Mrs Harm mon and Mr Jones.
The Hocking County Board of Examiners announced emergency teacher certificates will be granted. First examination set for April 5 at Logan High School, with tests on the first Saturdays of April May and June and the last Friday in August. Board members are J. W. Coleman Paul A. Potts and Orlandeth Lehman.
Harold Chambers extension agent and Harold Thayer Fairfield County Agent travel to Ironton for an ongoing extension agents conference through Thursday.
Fragmentary OCR mentions James Vorter and a university group touring the middle west this spring. It presents an inexact boast from the Haresfooters claiming all members are men, with unclear references to Button and Hotton.
Logan March 27 Garford Peters comsee supervisor of the Eighteenth District announces enumerators for Hocking County. Territory set between 18 men and women who passed the examination. Several townships and specific supervisors listed including Marion and Perry Townships with names such as W Heidietaugh Spanish American War veteran and Miss Mae Griffith among others.
Mrs H E Moon hosted a Monday evening farewell gathering at her city home for Mrs Harrett Lindley who is leaving for Washington this week. Members of the M F P M Bridge Club attended as guests along with Mrs Homer Gabriel Mrs Charles Lutz and Mrs Byron Wolff Jr. Bridge was played and a gift was given to Mrs Lindley with refreshments served at the end.
Report of a local gathering on Main Street where Brum C206 and residents discussed community issues. Lawrence Mirdezr and Mrs Willard Lyke led a panel while Mrs Charis Haoffmar and Mrs Kenberg spoke on concerns. Teamed into a lively evening with attendees noting actions.
Lamgan March 27 The Rev. B Peters pastor of United Brethren Church will open a series of evangelistic services at the local church on Sunday evening and continue through Easter week. Meetings will be held each day with receptions Saturday evenings. Services start at 7 26 p m except Sunday mornings when they begin at 2 seven o clock.
The Junia Club gathered Monday evening at Mrs J Ed Sandersons home after dinner at six. Miss Ruth Brooke read poems about green flowers and birds and reviewed The Apple Tree. A general discussion of birds followed with Mrs Walter Kleinschmidt as guest.
An advertisement touts Castoria as a pleasant tasting remedy for diarrhea and other infantile ills. It claims Castoria softens discomfort and helps with sluggishness without harsh potions, appealing to parents for children from infancy to teens.
The item lists Mr and Mrs I M Myers of Columbus hosting and visiting relatives over a weekend. It mentions Mrs Pear Harden Florence Emma Lanning and Frank Erwin Jones, with a minor accident noted as Erwin Jones suffering injuries while preparing a job or task. The fragmentary text preserves several local names and a travel/visit context.
The Federal Farm Board will maintain its wheat acreage program despite other nations seeking to increase their sown areas. Chairman Legge says foreign actions will not derail the plan, even as Australia’s Premier Scollin urges Wheat growers there to expand output. The exchange reflects global pressure on wheat markets as policy debates continue.
Columbus reports repairs and labeling at Buckeye Lake cottages with bright numbers on doors and cottages. The system assigns fixed numbers to dwellings and related buildings, improving identification for visitors and crews.
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