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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1930

Page

6

Coaches Prepare For Track Meet At Local High School

Logan May 13 Eliminations determine the squad for district events coached by Ted Boorer and John Longley with entrants limited to three track events including relays. Mile run and javelin qualifiers named Dupler Brashares Zanner Sheets. Last year’s winning marks listed for quick reference.

Logan Ted Boorer John Longley Fronton Dupler Brashares Zanner Sheets

Mrs McCarthy Dies at 81 in Logan

Elizabeth McCarthy 81 widow of Charles McCarthy died at her South Walnut Street home at 1 30 p m Monday after three years of illness. A lifelong county resident from a pioneer family she leaves a daughter Minnie M Hutchinson who cared for her. Funeral at 1 30 p m Wednesday probably at St Matthews Lutheran Church with Rev Spellman and Rev Amos L Heyde assisting. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Spellman Amos L. Heyde Oak Grove Cemetery

Sheriff and crew reel Buckeye Lake catch

On a May Sunday morning at Buckeye Lake Sheriff W. R. Lloyd Lloyd A. Mount and M. F. Weymueller returned with large strings of fish. Lloyd landed a 9.5 pound carp attracting spectators along the shore as he fought the big fish. his companions also hooked several Lake Erie fish and bluegills.

Logan W. R. Lloyd Lloyd A. Mount M. F. Weymueller Buckeye Lake Sheriff Lloyd

Briley Birthday Dinner Held for Esther Briley

A birthday dinner at Mr and Mrs Charles Briley's home in this city Sunday honored their daughter Esther Briley of Nelsonville. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Briley of Lancaster and Earl Cheshire of Athens. Miss Rochester to lead alumni banquet play segment with Helen Rochester taking charge.

Charles Briley City Esther Briley Nelsonville George Briley Lancaster Earl Cheshire Athens Rochester Logan C. Wood Bowen Helen D. Rochester

Bremen man fined for reckless driving

Russell P. Smith of Bremen was fined 10 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn arrested him Saturday night on the Logan New Straitaville Highway.

Bremen Logan Russell P. Smith A. M. Ellinger Joe Farbearn Logan-New Straitaville

South Perry Baccalaureate Sermon and Graduation Plans

The Rev. James R. Fields delivered the baccalaureate sermon for South Perry high school graduates at the South Perry M. E. Church. The class play Always in Trouble will be shown Wednesday evening, followed by Friday’s commencement exercises with Prof. George Crowe of Ohio University as speaker and Supt. J. W. Coleman awarding diplomas.

South Perry Logan James R. Fields M. E George Crowe Ohio University J. W. Coleman

Marriage License for Wilbur F Donald and Bertha A Gunnett

Wilbur F Donald 23 a railroad worker of Columbus and Bertha A Gunnett 21 of Logan obtained a marriage license. Parents named for both parties. Rev James N R Fields officiated the ceremony.

Wilbur F. Donald Columbus Harry Donald Bertha A. Gunnett Logan 8. N. Gunnett James NR. Fields

Theater Operators Placed Under Bond in McArthur Case

Judge James Darby overruled defense objections and arraigned Edward Davis Charles Adcock Dan James Lewis Price C J Juergensmeier and Marvin C Martin. Each defendant pled not guilty and posted 190 bond. Juergensmeier trial set May 26 James trial set May 27. Court crowded with public interest including many women spectators.

Farm eggs hatch into eighteen chicks after losses

Logan May 13 A problem for arithmetic students from the Hamilton Lemon farm Webb Summit notes that after three eggs were broken and removed from a setting hen three weeks ago the nest yielded eighteen chicks this week with four eggs still unhatched another hen having laid in the same nest works as a math puzzle with counting and reasoning.

Logan Hamilton Lemon Webb Summitt

Logan board reviews 54 applicants for school superintendent

The Logan Board of Education has 54 applicants for the superintendency. A Friday board meeting will consider the selection though no decision is noted. Most candidates have visited Logan for interviews, and several have voluntarily withdrawn. Notable names include Fred Burchfield and J. E. Frew.

Roosevelt Mohler Injured In Automobile Crash

Roosevelt Mohler of near Webb Summit was taken to a Columbus hospital Saturday for medical care after injuries from an earlier automobile accident. His condition proved more serious than first believed and the physician advised hospital treatment.

Logan Roosevelt Mohler Webb Summit Columbus

Conkle Files for Logan Commissioner Seat

Logan May 13 John M. Conkle Democrat filed his declaration of candidacy for county commissioner with Clerk Charles C. Achauer, drawing 108 signatures making him the first Democrat to file for the office. W S Yau said he would start preparing his petition for county auditor in the coming days.

Logan John M. Conkle Charles C. Achauer Conkle W. S. Yau

Death of Frank Smith in Lancaster

Frank Smith died in Lancaster about noon Friday. He was the husband of Mrs. Mary Till Smith, formerly of Logan. He leaves three children, two from a former marriage.

Logan Frank Smith Lancaster Mary Till Smith Beesides

Gas Producers to Meet on May 21

The Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Association schedules its biennial meeting for 6 o clock on May 21 at the Easterling Clubhouse Logan. Secretary W L Franks says topics include the price of Pennsylvania crude and efforts toward a more equal price for this regional product.

Logan Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers’ Association W. L. Franks Franks Pennsylvania

Birth Announcement and Local Visits Highlight Logan Social News

Mr and Mrs Marion Hiles of East Hunter Street announce a birth of a son on May 38 though the date seems misprinted. Mrs Miriam Blosser is noted before her marriage. Local residents Mrs W B Yaw and son Owen traveled to New Lexington. Dr and Mrs George Elias visited Logan relatives. John and Thomas Connor visited Charleston W Va. Anthony Schrader from Columbus visited Logan. Samuel Buchanan and his son visited Mrs J C Buchanan in Logan. E L Nimon of the city is in Zanesville for a flour mill installation contract.

Marion Hiles East Hunter Street Hiles Miriam Blosser Yaw Owen New Lexington George Elias Glouster Logan John Connor Thomas Connor Charleston W. Va Anthony Schrader Columbus Samuel Buchanan Pomeroy J. C. Buchanan E. L. Nimon Zanesville

Ohio Wheat crop to be below average in 1930

Ohio wheat prospects show a crop of about 26.8 million bushels on May 1 with a yield near 16.0 bushels per acre, below last year's 33.7 million and under the 1924–28 average. Frosts and cools reduced hay and fruit yields, while conditions sat at 71 percent normal. G. R. Ray of the Federal Crop Reporting Service notes April progress and forecasts.

Columbus Ohio Federal Crop Reporting Service

Clifford Green Sets Six Year Attendance Record

Logan May 13 An attendance record is set by Clifford Green of Cola Valley School Laurel Township for six years without absence or tardiness. He has been promoted to the eighth grade after passing the recent promotional test. Murl Edwards also has a strong record, with no absences in the last three years.

Logan Clifford Green Cola Valley Laurel Township Murl Edwards

Legion Auxiliary Plans Poppy Sale in Logan

Logan May 13 Members of the Logan Post American Legion Auxiliary announce their annual poppy sale on May 24 in Logan The sale has been sponsored by the group for years Small paper poppies are produced by disabled veterans in government hospitals while large poppies will be crafted by the Auxiliary after its weekly business meeting Chairmen for the sale committees were named to organize the event

Logan Auxiliary American Legion

Logan Names Three To City Civil Service Commission

Mayor Elias E Bright announces the appointees to the City Civil Service Commission effective immediately. The members are Phil A Henderson Charles C Achauer and A F White each posting a bond of 1000 dollars. In Logan a Jackson district meeting brought a delegation of American Legion Auxiliary members to attend District No 11 activities. Names from Logan at the Jackson meeting include Mrs Harry Thomas Mrs Joe Rowley Mrs F A Koppe Mrs Dorothy Wardwell Mrs Dale Harrison Mrs George Hall Mrs Bertha Oberle Mrs Charles Struble and Miss Florence Bort.

Logan Elias E. Bright City Civil Service Commission Phil A. Henderson Charles C. Achauer A. F. White Jackson American Legion Auxiliary District No. 11 Harry Thomas Joe Rowley F. A. Koppe Dorothy Wardwell Dale Harrison George Hall Bertha Oberle Charles Struble Florence Bort

Annual inspection by Ladies Auxiliary to SUVCW

Logan officials announce the annual inspection of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans will be held Thursday evening at the hall. All officers are urged to attend and lunch will be served.

Mowery Named Administrator of Milstead Estate

In Probate Court Logan on May 13 W H Mowery a Washington Township farmer was appointed administrator of the estate of Mrs Lily Milstead by Judge A M Ellinger. Appointment of appraisers was not made.

Logan W. H. Mowery Washington Township Lily Milstead A. M. Ellinger

Itching Skin Banished By Antiseptic Zemo

Zemo relieves itching from bites stings and poison ivy. It cools and soothes while drawing out infection and restoring the skin. For two years Zemo has cleared up skin pimples and irritations. Sold everywhere 35c 4c and 1.00.

Zemo

Mermoz finishes trans-Atlantic seaplane mail flight

Jean Mermoz navigator D Abry and radio operator Gimmie landed in Natal Brazil at 6 15 a m E S T after a 20 hour 15 minute flight from St Louis Senegal with 308 pounds of French mail. The trip marks the first commercial air crossing of the South Atlantic as a test for a Brazil France air mail service.

Natal Brazil U.P Jean Mermoz St. Louis Senegal Compagnie Aeropostale Toulouse Mermoz France Marmoz D’abry Gimmie

Record of Mermoz’s crossing under heavy rain weather

Heavy rains disrupted the plotted route as Mermoz swerved to avoid the worst of the storm. He maintained constant radio contact with stations on both Atlantic shores and with passing ships despite the adverse conditions.

Mermoz Atlantic

Shoe Care for Colored Footwear

Clean colored shoes thoroughly and store them fresh. Wipe off dirt with cream after every wear and ensure shoes are neatly put away.

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Foot Pain Cure

This ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a cure for painful aching feet and odors with a money back guarantee if no relief. It claims strong results for swelling varicose veins and encourages purchasing at drugstores.

Moone

Zaleski Loses A Game On Sunday Tigers Top Zippers 15 to 12

In McArthur Ohio on Sunday May 13 the Tri-Town Tigers of Londonderry defeated the Zaleski Zippers 15 to 12 after weather disrupted play. Swain led Zippers with three hits, while Russell and Allen starred for the Tigers. Other local items note a poultry theft, a ton­sil removal operation death, and a May 10 marriage in McArthur.

Mollihan Zippers Hayes Swain Zaleski Bighouse O’leary Russell Yale Allen Ohio University Tigers J. B. O’leary Ohio

Clarence W. Smith visits hometown after Distinguished Service Cross

Clarence W. Smith, DSC recipient for dragging a wounded captain from Argonne machine gun fire, came from Columbus Sunday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs William Smith of Main Street. Mrs Florence Wrightsel and Luther Harrison were appointed jury commissioners May 10 by Judge Darby and are ordered to meet on the fourth Monday in May.

Clarence W. Smith Argonne Columbus William Smith Main Street Florence Wrightsel McArthur Luther Harrison Wilksville Darby

Natives in Calcutta report casualties in Assam clashes

May 1830 in Calcutta reports one hundred deaths in Assam since May 9 tied to Bakr-Id festival violence between Muslims and Hindus with three confirmed fatalities.

Calcutta India Assam

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Clinton Webb NEA Service Wichita Kan Curtiss Tanager Guggenheim J. L. McGrady Vinton County Kelly O. Box McArthur, Ohio Charles McCarthy Money Paibic Board of Education Logan Board of Education Fred Burchfield J. E. Frew John Conkele Moore's Restaurant Trip Washington Baltimore & Ohio Legion Auxiliary South Atlantic Kerr Hardware Co Rexall The Kine Pharmacy Co High Hill Clifford Foreman Emma Foreman E. Gregory Hamden Hazel Harmon McKittrick Hospital Kenton Elmer Anderson Ralph C. Paffenbarger Ralph Jr Joe Link A. W. Paffenbarger Frank Ramsey Eli Clark Dundas Ernest Ramsey Wm. F. McNamara J. J. McNamara Dayton Logan Hospital Francis, Lomax Ben McNichol Near South Bloomingville John H. Howell Herbert Harding Joe Harding Bertha Farrar W. W. Weiser Faultless Cleaners & Dyers W. Union St Smiling Thru Harry L. Ogg Automatic Washer Company Automotive Battery & Electric Co
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