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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

6

Classified and Circulation Ad Notice

Classified and circulation notice for The Messenger. Call D Smine, Logan 272, for ad placement and subscription information.

Messenger Smiine Logan

Commons clash over treaty stirs seapower fears

Fragmentary report shows vigorous attack from Conservative benches on the treaty described as leaving Britain a definite threat to seapower. Opposition leader Winston Churchill drew cheers as Laborite support faded amid debate.

Banquet Draws 163 for Logan High Classes

At the Easterling Clubhouse in Logan on a Wednesday evening 163 members from two classes and the high school faculty attended the all Junior-Senior Banquet. Charles Miller led Welcome to the Senior Class with William Beard presiding. Miss Helen Cole won Miss Logan High School after a popularity contest conducted by the Aerial Staff. The event ended with dancing at Beta Hall and a joint reception with the Sophomore Class.

Logan Charles Miller William Beard Fredrib Burchfield Ted Bawner Fritz Ambrose Jean Webb

Docket Clearances Planned in Logan Common Pleas Court

Beginning May 13 for two weeks, Logan Common Pleas Court will clear several cases. Judge Harley M. Whitcroft will preside first week with a petit jury. the next week Judge James Darby McArcher will preside Monday and Tuesday. Assignments span May 19 through June 5 including cases like Farmers and Merchants Bank versus George Nutter and several civil actions and state prosecutions.

Sieger Lane Wanting Lorimer Davis Va Zimmerman Torpedo Company Walt Kuhn Font Ve. Ford McGrady Wa McGrady Brown C J. Juergensmeier Dan James Huber Sinfer Ve Priest Ve. Walters Schaal Bosrid of Education Ward Township Breece Manufacturing Company The Logan Manufacturing Company Patterson Linton Dennis Va. Pyle Manufacturing Finance Accounting Corporation Va. Sherif W. BR. Lierd Green Et al Ve. Nutter Et al

Sidney wins in national health contest progress report

May 14 Logan receives notice that Sidney is among five winning cities in the 1327 National Inter-Chamber Health Conservation Contest by the United States Chamber of Commerce. The story notes Dr. Benjamin Stephenson, former health commissioner here now in Sidney, who also served as Ohio's representative at the International Health Conference in Zurich.

Logan Sidney United States Chamber of Commerce Hocking County Benjamin &. Stephenson Shelby County Stephenson Ohio Zurich Switzerland

Western and Southern Life Insurance Members Meet in Logan

A May 1 gathering in Logan brought together members from four watts of the Western and Southern Life Insurance Company. C. J. Williams presided as superintendent. lunch was at Mast Restaurant followed by bowling and an evening party at the Pythian Theater. Attendees included C. J. Williams H. Hoffer J BR Clark J D Heister L M Rodgers H Staller F L Whrier N M Brown W Breckenridge P RK Gibbon and W K Moulton from Circleville C H Stanberry K Akerman C F Wing and W M Ferris from Logan.

W. Breckenridge P. RK. Gibbon W. K. Moulton Logan

Arrest in Nelsonville man charged with non support

Logan May 16 Frank Bennett of Nelsonville was arrested Wednesday by Chief Bateman on request of Hocking County officers. Deputy Sheriff Joe Fardbean brought him to Logan and jailed him to await arraignment on a non support charge.

Logan Frank Bennett Nelsonville Rg¢ Bateman Hocking County Joe Fardbeann

Well Bred Barred Rocks At Athens Hatchery

The Athens Chick Hatchery promotes the Park strain of Barred Plymouth Rocks famed for heavy laying. Foundation Parks stock began in 1923 with annual improvements from Parks farm imports and a master breed flock’s progeny. Manager Harry At urges early contact to meet demand for quality chicks and ensure satisfactory care.

Athens Chick Hatchery Park Birds of Parks Athens Kithe Parks Farm Harry

Birthday Party for Martha Ann Kin ger at Gallagher Avenue

Mrs Dallas Kin ger hosted a sixth birthday luncheon for her daughter Martha Ann on Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 6 at her Gallagher Avenue home. Seventeen guests attended including Jean Krieg Prather Penns Shriner Eberet Henderson Henderson and more.

Martha Ann Dallas Kinger Gallagher Avenue Jean Krieg Jean Prather Jean Penns Dorothy Jean Shriner Jean Eberet Phrilis Jean Henderson Jo Ann Henderson Fletse Harmon Margaret King Charles Starcher Claude Brandon Ruth Hansley Carol Port Thelms Freese Margaret Ann Themes Jack Kiner Mary Margaret Keller Mary “X Ee Coleman Miriam Rowley Donald Truebleed Glenn Westbrooke Katy Jo Collison Ruth Ann Boocks Annabelle Heine

Among Ourselves Club Meeting At Mia Merritt Wonn Home

Mia Merritt Wonn hosted an East Hunter Street gathering for the Among Ourselves Club with a three course luncheon and seasonal flower table decor. Mrs. C W Scheide spoke on Electrical Appliances during the problem hour, and Mrs. Wilbur Lanning performed two piano solos and the Rip Van Winkle cantata. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. W H Hansel near the city. guests included Mr. Bert Bel, Mrs. Kitty Dill, Mrs. J W Gabriel, Mrs. L O Bert, Miss Christine Frasch, and Mrs H C Scheide.

Mia Merritt Wonn East Hunter Street C. W. Scheide Wilbur Lanning Rip van Winkle W. H. Hansel

Election board members invited to Columbus meeting

Hocking County Election Board members are asked to attend a Columbus meeting May 23 hosted by Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown. The gathering aims to clarify new election law provisions soon to take effect at the August primary. Attendees from Logan include J W Hulse Rockbridge H N Armstrong Laurelville Bemee Biam J G Collins and Charlies C Achauer.

Rockbridge H. N. Armstrong Laurelville Bemee Biam J. G. Collins Charlies C. Achauer Logan

Better Home Makers Club Meets at Green Township Home

Mrs John entertained the Better Home Makers Club at her country home in Green Town ship near the city on Wednesday. Newly elected president Mrs Lee Armstrong led the first meeting of the new officers. A paper on Mother in the Home was given by Mrs Miles Graham. Roll call featured articles on the topic by Mrs Graham. During social hour Mr Armstrong and Mrs Ellsworth Eheinscheid won a contest. Mrs John Redman hosted a radio broadcast with all members invited. Assisted by Mrs George Schwall and Mrs William Barthlow lunch was served. Guests included Mrs Schwall Mrs Charles Aadcock Mrs John George Mrs John Rider Mrs Warne Barthiowr Mrs Peter Shafer and Miss Jene Jackson of Chaunee.

John Better Home Makers Club Green Township Lee Armstrong Miles Graham Graham Armstrong Ellsworth Eheinscheid John Redman George Schwall William Barthlow

Democrat Nomination Field Grows In Logan

May 16 dispatch notes W H Disbennet of Logan filed for the Democratic nomination for commissioner after obtaining a petition from Charles Co Achauer. He will oppose John M Conkle who filed last week. W S Yaw, whose auditor bid was uncertain, filed a petition and will face Earl Soliday.

Logan W. H. Disbennet Charles Co. Achauer John M. Conkle Yaw Earl Soliday

Logan business delegation tours Philo plant visit

Headed by H E. Rose division superintendent for the Ohio Power Company a Logan business delegation of professional men visited the Philo plant Thursday afternoon to view the facility. The company invites city professionals to spend a day in visitation annually.

Logan H E. Rose Ohio Power Company Philo

Wallace McVey Returns Home After Visit

Wallace McVey arrives back in Detroit Wednesday evening after an extended visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Samuel McVey of West Hunter Street. Carl Hartmann of this city attended the Capital University celebration in Columbus Tuesday as guest of professors Karl Busch and Fred Kohler. A miscellaneous shower for bride Mrs Harold Potts, hosted by Mr and Mrs David Lioyd in Greendale Saturday evening, drew forty two guests who brought numerous gifts. T D Brown of Haydenville made a business trip to this city Thursday.

Wallace McVey Detroit Samuel McVey West Hunter Street Carl Hartmann Columbus Capital University Karl Busch Fred Kohler David Lioyd Greendale Harold Potts T. D. Brown Haydenville

Reverend Steedy Visits and Returns with Parents

The Rev H W Steedy of Columbus stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs John L Steedy in this city Tuesday night. Wednesday the family returned to Columbus to remain the rest of the week. The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the M E Church planned a meeting at 3 PM next Tuesday. Mire Will Shaw, long-time resident since her husband’s death, left for Cleveland this week. Mr and Mrs Fred Warner of Upper Sandusky visited the city on Wednesday.

H. W. Steedy Columbus John L. Steedy Women's Home Missionary Ty M. E. Church Will Shaw Cleveland Fred Warner Upper Sandusky

Logan High Track Squad Preps for South Eastern Ohio Meet

Logan High will field its strongest team for the South Eastern Ohio District Track and Field Meet at Ironton. Coach Ted leads eliminations over a week to select finalists, with rivals Tron ton Chillicothe Portsmouth and Washington D. H. as top challengers. Athletes like Thorne Dupler and relay squads posted times near or above last year’s marks, and a full entrant list is provided for events including the 100 and 220 yard dashes.

Logan Ohio Ironton Ted Tronton Teri Chillicothe Portsmouth Washington D. H Logan High Thorne Dupler E. Bray Shaw

Rheumatism Gets a Knockout Blow

A Charleston WV reader credits ORANGE BRAND TONIC and GOLDEN NUGGETS with curing long standing rheumatism after tried medicines and doctors failed. She urges others with rheumatism neuritis stomach trouble weak kidneys and low vitality to seek treatment at Lash's Drug Store.

Charieston St Charleston W. Va Lash

Track Meet Event Pairings and Names Online

The notes list events and pairing of runners and throwers including Sheperd C Dupler Brashares Shaw Bray Jones Zeig ler Brey Blosser Zanner Thorne Gooding E Brey Roberts Shepard Allen. It reads like a draft program for mile run high hurdles relay shot put discus javelin pole vault and broad jump with multiple partner pairs.

Sheperd C. Dupler Shaw Brashares W. Bray Jones Zeigler W. Brey E. Bray Blosser Zanner Thorne Gooding Zegner Sheets E. Brey Roberts Shepard Goodbye Allen and Jones

Hoover signs bill to ease federal prison congestion

President Hoover signed a bill creating a Bureau of Prisons under the Justice Department and authorizing camps or workhouses where local housing is unavailable. Each facility may cost up to 100000. He also approved a 315000000 Interior Department appropriation for the year ending June 30 1931 to enable new Indian Service undertakings.

Washington U.P Hoover Bureau of Prisons Justice Department Interior Department Indian Service

Interior secretary backs Indian health bill and park enlargements

The Geological Survey and National Park Service announced an Interior Department plan approving $2,388,000 to protect Indian health. President Hoover signed a bill creating Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico and expanding Fremont National Forest in Oregon, plus a land exchange with private owners in Petrified Forest National Monument in Arizona.

MacDonald Defends London Naval Treaty in Commons

Prime Minister J Ramsay MacDonald defended the London Naval Treaty in a lengthy speech before the House of Commons on May 16 in London. He argued the accord would promote peace while addressing naval limitations and security concerns.

London J. Ramsay MacDonald

Colliers Weekly Wins Libel Suit in Hidalgo County

A federal jury in Brownsville Texas today returned a verdict for Colliers Weekly in the libel suit brought by R B Crease. Creager alleged an article by Owen P White connected his name with graft in Hidalgo County.

Brownsville Tex Colliers Weekly R. B. Crease National Republican Committeem Texas Creager Anticle Owen P. White Hidalgo County

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