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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1931

Page

10

Stockholders Urged to Pay 100 Per Cent Assessment at Bank

Information tags mailed to stockholders of First Rempel National Bank warn that the comptroller of currency has levied a 100 percent assessment to cover potential deficits. Payments must be made by June 15, with formal claims possible on June 5. Receiver Alph G. Martin, in Logan to discuss bank matters, emphasizes prompt filing of pass books and balanced accounts to avoid delays. The Moore Restaurant receiver case, settled in a friendly suit, led to the bank’s temporary closure after lunch.

First Rempel National Bank Comptroller Currency Alph G. Martin Columbus Logan C. A. Jones Mtr Jones Jypass Moore

Columbus Choir to Sing Here on Wednesday

Logan May 19 The program announced by Aron H Darnell conductor of the Columbus Wednes ay night choir will be sung at the First Methodist Epis copal Church by the Indianos Presbyterian Choir of Columbus in a sacred service to which Logan and nearby towns are invited Rejoice in the Lord at all times and other selections include hymns psalms and anthems by Copland Grieg Mendelssohn and others

Logan Presbyterian Choir of Columbus Aron H. Darnell

Voris Released Bowen Arrested In Liquor Case

Logan officials report mayor Elias Bright declared Walter Voris not guilty of furnishing liquor to high school boys. A second complaint followed as David Y. Milne charged Ralph Bowen in Juvenile Court, alleging Bowen acted as principal witness but failed to identify Voris or liquor source, leading to the case collapsing.

Logan Elias Bright Walter Voris David Y. Milne Ralph Bowen Bowen Voris

More Candidates Enter City Primary Race

May 19 report notes William Lehman filed a petition to enter the Democratic primary. Lehman, a North Street resident and retired railroad engineer, will challenge Mayor Samuel Hooper. Republican entry includes Anley W. Huston, former Falls township constable, expanding the field to five in the nominating contest.

LdGan Ayo Ralty Co. C. Bauer William Lehman Lehman North Street Samuel Hooper Aga Bright Nley W. Huston Falls Nehiip

Large county cattle herd sold near Logan

A herd of 53 old cattle was sold by Ray Farshner near Logan to Paul Riggs a buyer for a Columbus packing company. It is among the county's largest cattle herds. Burl Greenlee of Circleville hauled the cattle to Columbus in three trips.

Logan Ray Farshner Io Paul Riggs Colurm‘bis Packing Company Cobus Burl Greenlee Circlele

Barberton arrest fuels theft charge against Ralph Davis

Slogan May 19. Ralph Davis was arrested Sunday afternoon by Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Farbearn on request of Barber officers. He is said to be wanted for the alleged theft of a suit, no watches and a ring. Barberton officials were informed of the arrest.

Ralph Davis Sol Ellinger Farbearn Barberton

Evelyn Hume and Sonny Hume Celebrate Birthdays at East Front Street

Evelyn June and Sonny Hume Moots celebrated their second and third birthday anniversaries with a party hosted by their parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Coots on East Front Street. Attendees included Donald Knapp Lucille Myrle Mary Love and Ernestine Love with Mrs. Devol helping with refreshments.

Evelyn June Sonny Hume Moots

Ruch Unconscious In Local Hospital after Crash

Logan report says Charles Ruch, injured Sunday afternoon, is unconscious and believed fatally hurt at Cherrington Hospital. His companion George Olzhofer, of Columbus, has a fractured right leg and faces a driving while intoxicated charge. Ruch suffered a crushed chest and pneumonia. no immediate relatives found.

Ruch Switzerland

Nesboro High to hold commencement with Kile as speaker

Nesboro High School will stage commencement Wednesday at the school building with Neal Wyatt Kile of Somerset delivering the address. Six graduates will receive diplomas: Marcella Kablosch, Mary Masure, Josephine Horn, Blanche Primmer, Howard Kitchen, and Grant Harden. Principal S. H. Dillon. The Senior Class play, The Deacon, a three act comedy, will be presented Friday evening with special music between acts.

Logan Nesboro High School Neal Wyatt Kile Somerset Marcella Kablosch Mary Masure Josephine Horn Blanche Primmer Howard Kitchen Grant Harden S. H. Dillon the Deacon

Three Arrested After Auto Crash at Logan Filling Station

In Logan on Sunday John Ward of Columbus was injured when his car was struck from behind by a second vehicle at a filling station. Police traced the other car to Tarleton and arrested Allen Floyd Raymond Cruett and Joe Holbrook. Floyd, a parole violator, faces state officials. Cruett and Holbrook pled guilty to intoxication and were fined ten dollars plus costs.

Logan John Ward Columbus Ward Allen Floyd Tarleton Sol Ellinger Joe Farbearn

Caught Under Car in Laurelville Road Wreck

Dick Hartsough of near South Perry escaped with minor injuries after his automobile overturned on the Laurelville Road early Saturday. Burl Greenlee of Circleville found him trapped beneath the car, weights pressing on his shoulders and neck, with one arm free to breathe. He suffered bruises and a cut on the left arm.

Logan Dick Hartsough Near South Perry Laurelville Road Burl Greenlee Circleville Hartsough Greenlee

Mrs. Clara S. Miller Dies in Logan

Mrs. Clara Smith Miller aged 52 wife of Fred Miller died at 6 A.M. Monday at her Wood Street home from heart trouble. Fred Miller works for the Co. and O. Railroad. A daughter Mrs. Robert Keck resides here. Funeral arrangements not yet set.

Logan Clara Smith Miller Fred Miller Wood Street

Logan High Student Rosemary Lavey Honored in Columbus

Miss Rosemary Lavey of Logan High School tied for second in English III in the recent state test. She and five other students were called to Columbus to receive awards. Local district honors also went to Scott High Toledo first, Findlay second, and Portsmouth third in city contests. Honorable mentions included Lewis Arnold plane geometry Leona Byers English I Frances Alexander English I and John Kieninschmidt Latin II.

Logan Rosemary Lavey Logan High School Columbus Scott High Toledo Findlay Portsmouth Lewis Arnold Leona Byers Frances Alexander John Kieninschmidt

This One Wins Mushroom Hunters Find Turtle With Date 1878

Logan reporters recount mushroom hunters on the Grant Moore farm finding a turtle carved G. M. 1878 by a boy of 14, plus a shell inscribed May 10, 1897 found in 1914 and 192 today. The Gibisonville shells also bear the name Orville Fox and 1902.

Orville Fox

Friend arrested in Columbus for theft near South Perry

Pat Friend was sent back to Hocking County by Deputy Stanley Sparnow after being arrested in Columbus Saturday. He faces charges of stealing bed clothing and dishes from a home near South Perry.

Logan Columbus Pat Friend Hocking County Stanley Sparnow South Perry

Grain Prices Over World Weaken in Last Week

Weather improved late in the week easing prices for most grains. Seeding of spring wheat nears completion in the domestic Northwest while winter wheat yields look favorable as Texas harvest nears. Coarse grains fall on better weather and rising acreage with corn facing weak demand and oats and other feeds cheaper.

Columbus C. W. Eberhard Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department Northwest Texas

Indiana Ohio to ease trucker license plate policy

Indiana will suspend arrests of Ohio truckers and seek reciprocity on license plates after policy change. Secretary of State Brown orders partial restraint while negotiations with Indiana, Ohio and neighboring states continue. Proposals include highway improvements on contracts bid with 67 miles to be built at about 2.97 million dollars.

Columbus, CO Indiana Ohio Motor Vehicle Department Brown Illinois Michigan

Ohio highway funds expand as labor force grows this summer

The state plans widening 66 432 miles of roadway at an estimated cost of 801 524 44 dollars. More than 2 000 highway department workers will rise to over 4 000 by summer. Blue gill spawning beds soon open with females laying 3 000 to 4 000 eggs each. Hatcheries in Summit County supply the fish and the conservation department urges anglers to avoid spawning beds now for richer future fishing. Statistics released indicate broader propagation efforts.

Highway Department Ohio Summit County State Conservation Department

Shifting Ohio Divorce Ratios From 1890 to 1930

The secretary of state notes a rising divorce rate in Ohio from 1890 to 1930, with one divorce per 1,592 people in 1890, then 1,072 in 1900 and 411 in 1930. Refusals by courts also grew from 2,545 cases in 1890 to 6,364 in 1930, shifting from 1 refusal per 1.9 applications to 1 per 3.5.

Ohio Courts of

Sugar Prices Seen Rising After Stabilization Plan

New York lawyer Thomas L. Chadbourne, returning from Europe, predicts higher sugar prices in the United States. He helped draft a sugar market stabilization plan signed by seven nations.

New York U.P United States Thomas L. Chadbourne Europe

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