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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1930

Page

10

Delegates Gather for Athens Presbyterial Session

About 75 delegates arrived in Logan for a two day session of the Athens Presbyterial at the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. John Lloyd Evans presided. guests included Mrs. William Houston of Columbus and Mrs. Andrew Todd Taylor of Chicago. Reports, two minute talks, worship, music by Logan Choir, and local problem discussions filled the agenda.

Logan Athens First Presbyterian Church John Lloyd Evans Nelsonville Lucy Nill Loran Society D. DD. Breckenridge Vincent William Houston Columbus Ohio Synodical Society Andrew Todd Taylor Chicago Board of Foreign Missions Martin L. Girton Ezcuela Ariz Tuscan Indian Training School George Cless Ous Eccles Irene McDowell Deanville Taylor O. EB. McClure Breckenridge A. J. Stevens Marietta W. V. Hayes Kathryn Poindexter Middleport

Snow Drifts Slow Traffic in Lancaster Hocking County

Logan readers woke to late reports as snow storm delays prevented early delivery. Bus routes north of Lancaster faced slowdowns due to drifting snow while Hocking County highways saw drifts at several points.

Logan Wor Lancaster Hocking County

Canal land price to remain same headline

Logan council on March 28 approved keeping the price of unsold canal land unchanged after residents argued the appraisals were too high. The meeting also tabled a salary increase for police and repealed a sewer-laying ordinance on East Find and Jennison Avenue. Bonds for Church Street work were approved and fire department equipment funding discussed.

Logan Wood Bowen East Find Jennison Avenue East End State Department of Health Church Street Isaac Vaneuren Midland Place Walter Nixon Council Murray City

Plans to Rebuild William Poling Pharmacy in Murray City

William Poling of Murray City announces plans to rebuild after the recent fire and reopen a pharmacy in a new building. He previously sold his pharmacy to the Murray City Drug Company and moved to this city, having purchased property on Warner Avenue. Other businessmen are also considering similar action.

William Poling Murray City Logan Poling Murray City Drug Company Warner Avenue

Hopeful of Fruit Prospect for Local Crops

Fruit growers in this section report an excellent prospect for a normal crop this year. Apples cherries peaches pears and other fruit have suffered no damage from the present freeze in New Lexington area.

New Lexington

Logan considers fire department modernization plan

Logan residents may vote next November on upgrading the fire department after Fire Chief Walter Nixon outlined findings from a recent Ohio Inspection Bureau review. The report rated overall protection as fair for the city and recommended a 750 gallon pumper and additional full time firefighters, among other suggestions.

Logan Fire Department Walter Nixon Ohio Inspection Bureau

Birth of daughter at Austin Texas announced

News reaches here of the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Bruce Leonard in Austin Texas on March 14 Patricia Jean is the name chosen Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Arnold Manter of this city and Mr and Mrs William Jeonard of Marion Township Four Square Sunday School Class will meet at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Friday evening Mrs Ralph Roberts of Brazil Indiana is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Fainer of Zanesville Avenue She is accompanied by Miss Dorothy Myers and John Roberts who had been in Brazil for a few days Logan Easter arrival for Mr Stoberts Floyd Conkey of Mt Pleasant Michigan visiting relatives for a few days Mrs D B Lemon of Walbridge Mrs Elmer Engle and children of Springfield visiting Miss Mary Lemon of North Walnut Street Mrs Carl Hull of Union Furnace a Logan visitor Mrs Edward Kemper of Logan visiting Columbus Wednesday Mrs J J Price of New Straitsville visiting Logan Monday Nick Bowers of Laurelville in Logan on business Dr and Mrs M H Cherrington in Columbus on Wednesday

Bruce Leonard Austin Texas Patricia Jean Arnold Manter This City William Jeonard Marion Township Four Square Methodist Episcopal Church Ralph Roberts Brazil Ind Thomas Fainer Zanesville Avenue Dorothy Myers John Roberts Stoberts Logan Floyd Conkey Mt. Pleasant Mich Nick Bowers Laurelville

Infant Carrie Bailey Dies of Pneumonia in Rockbridge

Carrie Elizabeth Bailey six months died of pneumonia at 4 39 p m Wednesday parents are Mr and Mrs Wilmer Bailey of Rockbridge Services were held Friday at 2 p m at Rockbridge United Brethren Church Rev Locke officiating Burial in Centenary Cemetery

Logan Carrie Elizabeth Bailey Wilmer Bailey Rockbridge Locke Rockbridge United Brethren Church Centenary Cemetery

Golden Medical Discovery Tonic for Blood by Dr Pierce

Dr R V Pierce of Fennyvania and later Buffalo popularized Golden Medical Discovery a blood tonic and strength builder. In ready to use form it aids digestion clears pimples and eruptions and helps a fresh complexion. Sold by all druggists in tablet or liquid form.

R. V. Pierce Fennyvania Buffalo N. Y Hi Golden Medical Discovery

Decrease Noted in County Accidents in February

Logan March 29 report shows Hocking County accidents declined from 47 to 24 in February per the Division of Safety and Hygiene. No fatalities or permanent disabilities. total days lost fell to 779 from 1528. Fourteen cases lost more than seven days, five lost seven days or less. others had no time loss despite medical care.

Logan Hocking County Division of Safety and Hygiene The Industrial Commission

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Holds Social and Shower Events

Members met for a business and social session at their rooms on Wednesday evening with Miss Faye Walker and Miss Agnes Smith on the entertainment committee. After a lunch at Candyland they returned for a social hour and two contests won by Miss Pearl Pierce and Miss Margaret Walker. A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Jean Roberts, bride elect, with many gifts. the contest winners presented their prizes to Miss Roberts.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Faye Walker Agnes Smith

Michigan youths visit jail seeking friend in town

Two 17 and 18 year old youths from Muskegon Michigan went to a county jail on a Wednesday evening to meet Seber Conley, their intended friend. Sheriff Lloyd arranged the visit and Conley, serving time for furnishing liquor, was summoned from the jail corridor. The visitors left the jail the next morning.

Seber Conley Conley Lioy Common Peas Michigan

Four Ailments Conquered By Konjola

Mrs. J. C. Chaffin of Orient near Columbus reports seven years of stomach liver and kidney weakness and neuritis. After taking Konjola, within two weeks all pains and weakness faded and she regained health. At seventy she praises this medicine and hopes others will try it. Konsolaia sold in Athens at McKee Drug Store and by leading druggists in the region.

J. C. Chaffin Orient Columbus Konjola Athens McKee Drug Store

Logan Chamber of Commerce Nominating Meeting Scheduled

The Logan Chamber of Commerce nominators meet Friday to review referendum returns and pick the top three for office. The annual business meeting will follow next Wednesday at the Kensterling Clubhouse with 21 director nominees and dinner reservations reported by secretary Miss Marie Lines.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Kensterling HK. Lanning Kirkpatrick Harry Heinlein Walter A. Leonard Frank Brown Marie Lines

Red Cross Local Contact in Logan

Local Red Cross chapter in Logan lists phone contact 5562 for inquiries and aid coordination.

Red Cross Logan

Trip Is Rewarded

Unr favorable weather last Sunday did not stop tourists at the Rockhouse. Ranger L. T. Worley reported 17 percent of visitors registered for the day as winter weather makes travel tough yet rewards travelers with the snow and ice transformed scenery in the Hocking County Scenic District.

Logan Rockhouse L. T. Worley Hocking County Scenic District

Nurses Home is Damaged by Fire in Logan

A fire at the Nurses' Home behind Cherrington Hospital injured a partition and caused about 54 dollars in damage. Nurses Alberta Pratt and Glenna Davis spotted the blaze from a gas stove and tried to fight it before the fire department arrived. Chemicals helped extinguish the flames. loss was limited to the partition and some nurse clothing stored nearby.

Logan Boy Scouts Prepare For Circus Trip

Logan March 23. Plans completed for 29 members of the Logan Boy Scouts to attend a circus event.

LOGAN Logan Boy Scouts

Scouts Plan Logan to Columbus Circus Trip

The Logan delegation departs Friday at 5 pm for Columbus to attend the Scouts Circus under Capital City Scout officials. A large truck provided by Lewis Price will transport the group with Warren Bright and George Howdyshell accompanying as Scout executives. Contests demonstrations and parades will highlight the program.

Columbus Capital City Lewis Price Warren Bright George Howdyshell Logan

Families affected by Murray City fire seek Red Cross aid

In Murray City two families left with nothing after a fire last Monday are to receive Red Cross help. Fred Spaulding, national Red Cross representative, with Miss Margaret Lutz and Mrs Rose Rutherford toured the area on Wednesday and Thursday to assess needs and arrange shipments of furniture and clothing.

Logan Red Cross Murray City Fred Spaulding The Margaret Lutz Hocking County Rose Rutherford Athens County Lutz

Aid Sought for Ward Township Families in Need

After a survey two families in Ward Township were found to have lost nearly all household goods. The call for aid targets donations of clothing and furniture for the children ages two to eighteen and urges those with items to contact the organizers.

Ward Township

Knapp Pleads to Charge After Arraignment

Knapp under Roy Logan pleads to a charge at arraignment. Judge Harley M. Whiter set bond at $800. Knapp was arrested last Sunday by deputy Joe Farbearn.

Logan Knapp Harley M. Whiternesday de Py Joe Farbearn

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