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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1932
Page
12
Logan officials acted at a special city council session to equip the fire department with 1500 feet of new hose after sulphuric acid destroyed over half the serviceable hose last Monday. Authorities pursue those responsible, with Mayor Elias Bright and Service Director Fred C. Shively aiding police in the inquiry.
A clipped notice explains telephone contact for classified ads and circulation in The Messenger with contact details for Cs D. Milne and phone 272, inviting readers to use the service.
Mrs. T. W. Wheeler of New Straitsville, 35, died at Cherrington Hospital shortly after noon Thursday following an operation for appendicitis performed days earlier. Doctors found a ruptured appendix, leading to peritonitis. She leaves a husband and two children. funeral arrangements will be made in New Straitsville.
Logan May 4 Arrangements by the Auxiliary to the Logan American Legion Post to create large poppies for Memorial Day wreaths to honor Hocking County World War dead. About fifty wreaths required. Some work planned next Monday night after the regular business meeting.
In Logan on May 6 Carl Edward Tignor eight month old son of Mr and Mrs Paschal Tignor died Wednesday evening after a short illness. Services were held at the grandparents home in East Street at 12 30 Friday with Rev James R Fields officiating. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
The Governor Worthington Chapter of the D A R will hold its annual officer election at 7 30 Friday night at the home of Mrs John Wellman on Mound Street.
Logan group holds a Wednesday night meeting at Redman's Hall followed by a social hour with music by Joan Betty and Vivian Hull Wendell Emerick and Ray McMullen. Refreshments were served after the program.
Miss Mary Blasius reviewed John Brown's Body Tuesday evening as the Junior Tourists met at Miss Cecelia Blasius home. The meeting opened with a 6 30 p m spread and Miss Janes Ambrose attended as a club guest.
Logan Iowa May 6 William Bierly 72 Marion Township farmer died at home Wednesday morning after a heart trouble lasting months He leaves a son Alpert M Bierly Funeral services were held at Mt Tabor M E Church Friday at two o clock Burial followed in the nearby cemetery.
Mrs Marie Sprankel hosted the Whosit Club on Wednesday night with a dinner at 6 30 followed by bridge. Guests included Mrs Clare Stettler of Cleveland Mrs W B Lacock and Miss Josephine Judy.
George Daubenmier of Zanesville Avenue is reported at his home in grave condition with gangrene after months of confinement and no improvement per reports.
Logan will be represented at the Kentucky Derby by at least three citizens George Malloy and his daughter Lillian and W A Henderson. They will attend the race as racing enthusiasts in the stands with interest in the event.
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority held a Tuesday evening party in their rooms for Mrs Charles Quinn nee Margaret Vore. Guests received gifts and a lunch was served by committee members Mrs Francis Myers Miss Dorothy Schaal and Miss Garnet Sheets. Contests during the social hour awarded prizes to the guest of honor.
Mrs. Charles Middaugh of near Logan is reported in satisfactory condition after a surgical operation. Telford Angie of Columbus underwent an appendicitis operation after arrival at the hospital. Drs Cher rington and Boocks attended a Dayton meeting of the Ohio State Medical Association.
Philadelphia May 4 Yen Tai proprietor of a Chinese laundry faces police court action to explain why laundry tickets were good for a quart instead of a shirt Detectives say they obtained a quart of alleged liquor using a ticket labeled Chap Dynamite from him in an arrest related case
Ohio University announced success candidates for publication positions during the first annual Publications Banquet held Wednesday night at the Hotel Ber. The event named winners and outlined roles for upcoming release projects.
Delta Theta Tau sorority met at Miss Rosemary Lecrone home on Warner Avenue and elected officers Tuesday evening. Miss Lecrone was named president, Mrs. William Woodruff vice president, Miss Athardea Van eilan secretary, Miss Dorothy Roberts treasurer, and Miss Margaret Walsh press correspondent.
Logan May 6 record from the Clerk of Courts shows an April rise in new car sales in Hocking County with ten autos placed on the market. Five different makes are represented among the transactions.
Logan May 6 Mrs Jesse Kitchen Washington Township admitted to Cherrington Hospital Monday with a lung hemorrhage now somewhat improved. Co B Moore Bedford Pa suffered sulphuric acid burns more than a week ago when his car over...
The Campus Affairs Committee announced new editors and managers for The Green and White, Athena, and The Green Goat. Harry Lee Waddell of Clarksburg becomes editor of The Green and White, Joan Morgan of Homestead is editor of the Athena, and Lawrence Fiinn of Berea will edit The Green Goat. Business managers include Elmus Snoderly, Arthur Briggs, Glen Brooman, and Larry Hauck with Walter Withoff as advertising manager and Theodore Hunter as circulation manager.
A monkey plague disrupted Delhi as thousands of chattering monkeys swarmed from outlying districts, disturbing daily routines and prompting concern.
A century old advertisement extols Dr W B Caldwell and his Syrup Pepsin praising a fifty year record of births with no maternal or infant loss in Pratt County Illinois. It touts gentle stomach and bowel support for children and adults, recommending daily use for constipation and general wellness. It claims easy dosing and availability in large bottles at drug stores.
A charity tea at the Presbyterian Church for Athens County child welfare drew a notable turnout with Mrs. Frank Cone in charge. Receipts approached $50 to aid needy county children. The reception committee comprised leaders from several churches, and a large group of women assisted in pouring and dining service. The program included solos by Josephine Kircher and others, violin pieces, choral numbers, and university performers, with decorations of wildflowers and candlelit tables.
Dr Clarence Trift Wilson general secretary of the Methodist Board of Temperance prohibition and public morals reported to the church conference that gambling has alarmingly spread across the United States. He urged continued vigilance against weakening liquor laws and combatting debauch motion picture output. He warned that no defense strength should be withdrawn from prohibition efforts.
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