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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1930
Page
10
Rev H L Geddes urged Presbyterians to oppose the opening of the Pythian Theater for Sunday showings. He warned against Sabbath breaking despite theater and lodge ties and said steps would be taken to investigate. Other ministers reported widespread opposition.
March 31 report states a reduction in force at the Hocking Valley Carshops will take effect at closing Monday. The layoff list totals 28 workers including 20 carmen five painters two blacksmith helpers and one mechanic. Unspecified duration of layoff.
The Rev. H. I. Geddes announced that evangelistic services will be held each night of Passion Week at the First Presbyterian Church except Saturday night. Efforts will be made to bring many people into church relationship during the special services.
A Washington Township farmer, Henry Rhein scheld, showed a potato in Logan that looks like a human hand with one finger missing. The oddity was harvested last season in Hocking County and brought to town for display on Saturday.
Junior and senior students under Miss Anne Pickering present the latest Athens High School news in these columns. Students report school events, student achievements, and upcoming activities with a focus on campus life and school announcements.
At the Monday assembly on March 24 two large picture frames held an old fashioned girl and a modern girl. They stepped from the frames and danced the minuet and the Baltimore to show changes in past and present dancing. Miss Ethel McEwin led seven girls in a Dixie Clog, and eight girls sang a song "Brotherhood Brothers."
Prof. Dr. B. Green of Ohio University outlined television basics before the Science Club on March 26. He noted current limits include sending only small objects and no color, demonstrated a perforated disk transmitter, and cited the photoelectric cell and etheric electromagnetic waves as part of the system. Receiving picture stability is hindered by synchronization issues between transmit and receive disks.
The Spanish Club met on Wednesday March 26, 1930 to describe Sevilla in a general introduction by Mary Jones followed by Mildred Murphy speaking on the cathedral and Giralda. Mary Moran covered the Alcazar Palace with details, as Vernon Trout performed three violin solos under Mise MacGowan's piano accompaniment.
C I Ridgley longtime Logan city schools superintendent died at 6 45 AM after a heart attack in his office He had led Logan schools for ten years and previously served in McConnelsville He is survived by widow Jessie four children Robert Margaret Richard and David Funeral plans pending. principal Fred Burchfield to likely serve as interim superintendent. no school this week due to spring break.
Logan March 21 Emma Kienzle tops Logan High School honor list with 12.24 points under a new letter grade system. Catherine Stoughton and Phelps Krebs follow, with ten seniors overall earning high honors as Fred Burchfield called attention to Harold Shepard from Wooster for his swift improvement and honor student caliber.
Edward Coffee of Columbus is brought back to Logan for arraignment on a non support charge. He previously lived in Haydenville and was returned on Saturday to face court.
Logan Fire Department fought a second Murray City blaze in a week as Nelsonville arrived first and contained the fire at the Mark Shelton residence near the Methodist Episcopal Church. The church and adjoining building were spared after timely response by Nelsonville crews. New Straitsville assisted alongside Logan and Nelsonville.
During the assembly period Friday morning the Logan High School Reserves presented a one act play titled The Kleptomania c. Cast members included Margaret Ridgley Margaret Soliday Bettie Martin Catherine Stoughton Christine Eberst Marjorie Lytle and Nathanae Eichel. Miss Ruth Loomis sang two vocal solos.
Logan reports material laid along the Sams Creek bank in Salt Creek Township to protect a bridge abutment burned last week. Authorities believe an accidental fire started by a fisherman caused the damage.
A student poem praises auburn hair, calling the Irish beauty the finest and noting a scribbled dedication. The author signs as a sophomore writer, with the final line honoring the reddest red-head, though the name is blurred.
Miss Jettie J Denmark music instructor at the high school attended the National Music Convention in Chicago last week. Dick Hughes and Cecile Burroughs spent the weekend in Cleveland for the DeMolay basketball tournament. Miss Delia Dorsey returned Tuesday from Morgantown West Virginia after a weekend visit.
A Bureau of Mines film presented Tuesday to physics students tracing transport from primitive sleds to the steam engine and electric locomotive. It detailed construction steps and the advantages of the finished locomotive, illustrating conveniences and benefits.
The piece urges courtesy as key to reducing confusion in halls and classrooms. It cites Mr Hughes's assembly talk and calls for respectful behavior toward speakers and in assemblies to prevent embarrassing moments.
Girl Reserve meeting Wednesday will discuss plans for a Mother-Daughter banquet set for April 15 in the High School gym. organizers aim to make it one of the largest events at the school.
HI Y plans a Tuesday morning breakfast hike on a neighbor ing hill. Members will start early, walk briskly, dine outdoors, then return in time for school.
Bob Wagner presented the NHS scholastic cup on Thursday March 27. Room 101 Sopho more girls won first with 1.95 average, Room 3806 senior girls were second with 1.73, and Room 208 sophomores placed third with 1.59. Erma Greenawalt accepted the cup for Room 101. The rest of the assembly featured sketches from the play Meet the Wife.
A 26 member Pythian Sisters delegation from Logan attended the district convention in Corning on Wednesday. Mrs. Walter Leonard served as official delegate and reported for the local chapter. Installation ceremonies were conducted by Logan's degree team.
A. F. Evans, Republican candidate for Logan sheriff, denies rumors of withdrawal. He says his petition was filed with the Election Board clerk and he remains in the race to the end.
Mrs Carl Larimer assisted by Mrs James Rutgers Mrs Lawrence Hack and Miss Pauline Shaw entertained the Vera Blinn Chapter on Third Street Friday evening The Mount of Olives was the leader Mrs C A Lunsford A missionary story was told by Miss Harriett Sater Irene Sater summarized the year study book Group singing followed The Rev B C Peters presided at installation of officers: Mrs Clarence Schempp president Mrs Porter Heinlein secretary Mrs Harriet Sater treasurer Mrs Charles Achauer bank offering secretary Mrs James Rees secretary of stewardship Mrs Willard McNallen secretary of literature and Mrs B C Peters advisor A social hour and refreshments closed the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Phil Tschappat and their two children visited in Utica Sunday with Mr and Mrs J W Tschappat Mrs Tschappat returned to their city with them for a brief visit in the area
The article lists staff members including Margaret Johnson, Charles McKinley, Arabella Chute, Helen Townsend, Dorothy Radford, Clara Belle Bailey, Margaret Porter, Eugenia Lawson, Catherine Campbell, Leota McCoy, Mildred Murphy, Mary Jones, and Julia Bogle.
Chemistry Club members presented experiments on benzene Distillation of Petroleum Composition of Flour and The Making of Esters at the Tuesday March 25 1930 meeting Elmer Jacobs Paul Nichols Tessa Woolley and Warren Higgins led the demonstrations A committee Dorothy Radford Mary Margaret Kelley Walter Weisenbaugh and Warren Higgins planned a social hour for the April 7 meeting to be held in the laboratory with lunch served
The grand march filled the gym with lively energy as couples formed and dancers moved in time. Faculty joined in dances with students while escorts guided and observers noted colorful skirts and brisk, varied steps throughout the event.
George E. Whipple, president of the Board of Education, will discuss Pharmacy at the Social Science meeting on Tuesday April 1.
Logan March 31 reports detail new forms for rural district teachers to file with the county superintendent before final month salary. Examinations set for April 14 and 15 with eighth graders reporting to central meeting places under principal supervision. Uniform eighth grade tests prepared. seventh grade tests partly county prepared and supplemented by teachers.
Walter H Anderson 28 miner of Orbiston wed Margaret E Waldeck 26 at Murray City with Rev James Rields officiating. Also married were S W McVeigh 69 laborer of Bremen and Larissa MRherick 54 housekeeper of New Plymouth with Magistrate J P Miller officiating.
D L Struble in charge reports March set a record for Logan County Recorder office with over 2190 dollars in fees collected. A high volume of deeds mortgages and leases plus other papers drove the record month.
Frank Harden and Barton Hall attended a Columbus department meeting of the American Legion on Sunday.
Advertised remedy Orange Brand Tonic formerly Orange Root Iron and Celery Compound claims to instantly relieve indigestion and stomach distress with Golden Nuggets. Testimonial from R. E. Black of Akron Ohio describes dramatic recovery after using the tonic and nuggets, sold locally by Lash’s Drug Store with orders directed to H. and J. Laboratories Parkersburg WV.
Children in Logan enjoy spring vacation as all city schools closed Friday evening and set to reopen next Monday. Many high school teachers are away visiting relatives.
In Logan on March 21 awards were earned by several students in the Senior High School typewriting classes. Howard Blum and Geraldine Holzschuh received bronze pins for writing 40 words per minute. Burdella Ellinger Helen Ward and Margaret Nihiser matched the 40 wpm record. Class II achievers last week were Owen Hammond Velma Dupler Wayne Snider and Maude Summers.
In Logan on March 31 East erner Division held a 49 point lead over West erners as of Sunday totals. Sunday morning attendance reached 978 to 429 with West leading morning services 75 to 64. The fire week gave West a one point gain, 128 to 127.
Mr and Mrs John Smith of Columbus visited Logan and stayed with relatives over Sunday. D M Soliday and sons Carl and Ray spent Sunday in Murray City. Mrs Dorothy Wardwell and family joined Mrs I M Myers in Columbus after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs I A Koppe. Mrs Hl St Harrington of Columbus was in Logan Friday visiting friends. W A Stage and son of Murray City were in Logan Friday on business. Herbert Little of Columbus stayed over Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter A Leonard.
Frank Watters of this city visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Watters in Murray City on Sunday. Charles Wheatley of this city called on businesses in Columbus Saturday. Jesse James, recently hospitalized after leg amputation at Cherrington Hospital, was well enough to leave for home in this city Saturday.
A daring bandit robbed two Gallagher Drug Company employees in Dayton's business district, stealing $1137. An intensive search was underway.
Charles Mains, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Mains, disappeared last Monday. Creeks and ponds near Crooksville have been dragged, with no trace found. A relative tells Sheriff Wilson he possibly saw the boy in Zanesville last week.
A man reports sudden chest discomfort from stomach gas and finds relief after using Adlerika. The ad claims Adlerika cleans both upper and lower bowels in ten minutes, contrasting with medicines that target only part of the bowels, and lists several local pharmacies selling it.
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