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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1932
Page
8
Logan reports Barney Stracke, aged 100, stricken with paralysis Sunday morning. He is under care at the Stracke home on Hocking Avenue and slight improvement is noted. He is the county's oldest resident and recently attended a courthouse celebration with thousands of congratulators.
An advertorial touts Dr Caldwell’s syrup pepsin as a stimulant to revitalize aging organs and boost energy. It claims the preparation, made of pepsin, active senna, and glucose, cures sluggish bowels and bilious spells without creating a habit of cathartics. People of all ages are urged to keep a bottle at home and take it as needed.
County officers investigate a chicken theft at Emmett Patton's poultry house in Wolfe's Basin. Thieves entered Saturday night and stole all but two chickens, with the incident reported to Sheriff Sol Ellinger the following day.
Mrs Christena Beougher widow of Danial Beougher died at her home near Rockbridge Sunday morning after a brief illness. She was mother of several grown children. Funeral arrangements were not learned locally.
Mrs Allen hosted the Tourist Club on West Main Street. Mrs George Hengst presented The Crowning Period of Chinese Civilization The Han and Tang Dynasties. The roll call topic was Chinese Contributions to Civilization. Guests included Mrs W N Shank and Mrs Lower.
Logan readers note a social evening hosted by Mrs. John as members of the U-Go-L-Go Club gathered Friday night. The event centered on friendship and club activities in a domestic setting.
In Logan on November 1 a group of 15 neighbors gathered at George Miller s farm to raise a new barn replacing one destroyed by spontaneous combustion months earlier. Miller mostly resides in Loin but owns a farm near Rockbridge.
Logan reports that Clarence J Brown, Ohio secretary of state, will broadcast election returns next Tuesday night over WLW Cincinnati. The first segment airs between 6:15 and 6:30 with final duty instructions for election officials, and brief announcements of results will interrupt a few minutes of regular programming. Brown will deliver the returns personally.
The Rev and Mrs Joseph B Rosemurgy of the King Avenue M E Church Columbus were guests over the weekend of Prof and Mrs C V Kendall in Rockbridge aided by A Rose Fox of Columbus.
Rolland Grint and C Wood Bowen, active Masonic members, were visited at Westerville Sunday during the dedication of a new temple.
Logan Rotarians and Kiwanians joined county candidates from both parties for a Monday night dinner in Enterprise hosted by the United Brethren Church women. Janet Brashares, former representative, sponsored the program.
Logan High, coached by John Longley, prepares for a tough home game against Pomeroy. Pomeroy features a fast backfield led by Dye and Guinther, strong defense, and a near clean season apart from one loss to Gallipolis. Logan aims to improve after a poor showing against Athens with Baker returning to boost signals and morale.
Wesley Chapel in Logan hosted a crowded homecoming on Sunday as part of a revival of the Methodist Episcopal Church once inactive for years. About 300 people heard Rev. Harley M. Whitcraft and Rev. M. S. Brown speak, with other local figures and alumni in attendance.
The document circulated in the list urges support from Senator Simeon D. Fess and Congressman Mell G. Underwood for a postal measure presented to the Post Office department in Washington.
In Chicago last night gangster Roland McKenna was killed by a sniper with a machine gun firing from across from his home as he greeted his wife and mother in law at dinner. Police link the killing to McKenna's alleged kidnap activities and a revenge motive is suspected.
Scioto Lodge No. 6 of Chillicothe will travel to Para mythia Lodge No. 25 in Athens Thursday to confer the Master Mason degree on a local candidate. The Oldest lodge in the state will be accompanied by a full corps and many Masons are expected to attend. Eastern Star members will provide refreshments after the ceremony.
Gene Allison Torrence aged one month, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roeland Torrence of Bashan, died Sunday from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at the residence with burial in Bashan Cemetery.
A vintage remedy ad promotes 666 liquid tablet salve for head colds, malaria, headaches, or neuralgia. Claims relief in 30 minutes for colds and 3 days for malaria, noting it as the fastest remedy known. The copy emphasizes quick action and universal speed.
Henry Strawn age 2 a glass worker of Logan Rt. No. 1 is listed as son of Pearl and Henry Strawn. Helen Sensabaugh age 21 at home Logan Rt. No. 1 is described as daughter of Charlies and Mrs. Sensabaugh.
Logan Post of the American Legion led by Commander Frank Judy and Adjutant Alfred Carpenter visited Nelsonville on Sunday for the district rally. Other attendees included Mr and Mrs Byron Wolfe Marty Thomas Barton A Hall M F Weymueller L B Robbins and Don Smart with several auxiliary members.
Logan reports efforts to extend Rural Route One from Rockbridge to serve a larger number of residents. A petition drives action to support the proposal and increase delivery reach in the area.
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