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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1931

Page

8

Logan Incumbent Re-elected by Six Votes on Unofficial Returns

Logan voters backed Mayor Elias Bright for another term by six votes over Republican Kenneth Fitzgerald after late precincts reported. Auditor Josephine Hansel won re election, and other city offices including treasurer, solicitor, and council members were decided, with the state amendment defeated 2 983 to 1 356.

Logan Sumner F. Martin Dem Frank Eberst Derm G. W. Lanning Joseph J. Canty Stracke Larimer Canty Ll K. Showalter H. Bright C. F. Lewis Frank Weiss Bright Justice of the Peace Samuel B. Whitehart J. P. Miller Falish Charles Frasure John Bell August Shively Bell Shively Falls Township D. L. Blackston Carl Cross William Mamak Joe Walburn Charles F. Barker Ralph Burgess Charles Cox W. F Clark Brent Geiger George M. Jones Coal Gate Murray City Coonvilla Laurel

Fellowship meetings to begin at First Presbyterian Church

Logan) The First Presbyterian Church will host the first in a winter series of Fellowship meetings on Wednesday evening. A covered dish supper will open the event and set a welcoming tone for the monthly gatherings.

Logan First Presbyterian Church

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement claims Pape's Cold Compound cures cold symptoms by reducing nasal inflammation inducing perspiration and opening bowels. It promises faster relief from nasal discharge headaches and weakness and claims to remove germs and wastes from the system. Available in drug stores for 35 cents.

Pape

Church Family Meeting Led by Troop 160 Scouts

A 6:30 pm church meeting invites entire families. Troop 160 Boy Scouts organize the program. Afterward Mrs. Harley M Whitcraft leads a recreational hour at the close.

Boy Scouts Harley M. Whitcraft

Funeral attendance marks Mrs. Winfield Butts service

Logan voters turnout early with many attending the funeral service for Mrs. Winfield Butts. By noon about one third of the normal vote had been cast as ideal election day weather spurred participation across precincts in an off year election.

Logan

Delegates Chosen for Club Congress at Ohio State University

Logan November 4 Delegates to the Club Congress to be held November 9 to 14 at Ohio State University were selected by the Logan Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee. Named from Hocking County are Margery Matheny Haydenville Winifred Reed Salt Creek Township Melvin Carr Laurel Township and Harold Rhein scheid Washington Township. Miss Alice Allen Jaydenville club leader will accompany the group to Columbus.

Alice Allen Jaydenville Columbus

Harrington Class Meets at Mrs Frenier’s Home

Mrs. Carl Frenier hosted the Harrington Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School Monday evening on South Market Street. Mrs. Clayton Scheide Jr directed the meeting with Mrs. Seth Sloan presenting the first chapter of The Rise and Fall of the Hebrew Nation. Members crocheted garments for county school children after the program. Miss Lucille Deceffler joined the class.

Carl Frenier Harrington Presbyterian Sunday School South Market Street Clayton Scheide, Jr Seth Sloan

Clovers Sent to Mayor Bright May Indicate Hidden Support

Logan reports Mayor E. E. Bright received two unsigned four leaf clovers in the mail on election day. He found the leaves inside a letter at the post office box but no sender name or signature accompanied the unusual message.

Logan E. E. Bright

Elizabeth Butts Rites Held After Columbus Operation

Mrs. Elizabeth Butts 41 wife of Winfield Butts died in Columbus last week after surgery. Her funeral was held Friday at her parents home in Falls Township with many relatives and neighbors in attendance from East Fultonham Sharon Zanesville Lancaster New Straitsville Nelsonville Corning Union Furnace Athens Murray City Buchtel and surrounding areas.

Lawrence Florence Mattox Windsor Chester Wooley Cecil East Fultonham John M. Davis Sharon T. W. Thomas Ernest Sylvia Zanesville Robert Davis Bobby Lancaster Roy Green Hiram Green Ollie S. Pencer George Young New Straitsville Fred Foss James Easterling Emma Connor Margaret William Buchler Clem Miller Earl Wolfe Ernest Curtiss Nelsonville Floyd Butts Corning Frank Shaw Charles Kennedy Roy Douglass Murray City Estella Davis Buchtel

Masquerade Party Planned by Pocahontas Order

Logan report: Pocahontas order to host an evening masquerade at their hall on Thursday. Attendees urged to wear masks. Committee promises plenty of fun and an entertaining program for all.

Logan Pocahontas Order

Fever Prevalence Reported in Hocking County

Logan recorded six cases of scarlet fever in October as part of a countywide tally of 54 communicable disease cases reported by the Health Department. Diphtheria typhoid fever and mumps were also noted, all outside the city district. The department changed report dates. communicable disease reports are now issued monthly, births and deaths on the tenth.

Logan Hocking County Health Department

Roll Call Starts as Red Cross Subscriptions Arrive

In Logan on November 4 the annual Red Cross Roll Call is set to begin soon and subscriptions are already reaching chairman Dr. C. F. Rauch. Alfred B. Campbell, Troop 160 scout master, is the first local enrolment, followed by Miss Hattie Jones of Miami, Florida, formerly of Logan, and J. P. Rochester, former Logan mayor from Columbus.

Logan Red Cross C. F. Rauch Alfred B. Campbell

Webb, Krischbaum and daughter to Philadelphia visit

Mrs C G Webb of Webb Summit along with Mrs Rose Krischbaum and her daughter Ruth of Logan will travel to Philadelphia on Thursday. They will stay for more than a week with relatives including Mr and Mrs Lance O'Dell and Mr and Mrs Link Rutgers. Mrs O'Dell is Webb's daughter.

Logan C. G. Webb Webb Summit Rose Krischbaum Ruth Philadelphia Webb Lance O’dell Krischbaum Link Rutgers O'Dell

Grangers of Hocking County to Meet at Courthouse

J O Hamilton county deputy announces an officers conference for the Grangers of Hocking County next Monday evening at the Courthouse Auditorium. The meeting opens at eight o clock with Mr Hamilton in charge.

Logan Hocking County J. O. Hamilton Mr. Hamilton

Reverend Heyde to Attend Ashville District Conference

The Rev. Amos L. Heyde of St. Matthews Lutheran Church will go to Ashville for a two day district conference, returning home Thursday evening.

Logan Amos L. Heyde Ashville St. Matthews Lutheran Church Heyde

Will Serve Again Ties Town Recall Names

Irene Cherrington and Jean Sargent lead a list of residents including Mary Kathryn Adcock, Jane VanCuren, Jack and Charles Rauch, Jack Farbear, Tommie Grooms, Elden Carr, Buddy VanFossen, Ned Webb, Jimmie McGonagle, Robbie Wells, James English, Bernard VanCuren, Logan Pollock, Calvin Pollock in Haydenville.

Logan P. T. A. Sponsors Magician Appearance

Members of the Logan P T A sponsor Henry the magician and his company for a Thursday evening show at Logan High School Auditorium. The benefit funds will support charitable work during the coming months.

Logan Logan Parent-Teacher Association Henry the Magician Logan High School

Mrs Vancuren Hosts Bernard Vancuren's Sixth Birthday

Mrs. Mark Vancuren entertained Monday afternoon from 3 30 to 5 30 for her son Bernard's sixth birthday. Contests and games kept the young guests busy as they brought gifts. Lunch followed with assistance from Mrs. Clarence Lehman and Mrs. Harry Pollock. Attendees included Arlene Carr, Lois Gay Miller, Jean Feathers, Jean Pierson, Patsy Able, Carlotte Schmit-

Mark Vancuren Bernard Clarence Lehman Harry Pollock Arlene Carr Lois Gay Miller Jean Feathers Jean Pierson Patsy Able Carlotte Schmit

Hoover keeps prohibition force at 2500 amid budget

President Hoover’s economy program keeps the federal prohibition force at 2,500 agents. The budget to Congress shows no increase in the number of dry enforcement officers, despite prior reports of a potential rise.

Washington U.S Hoover Amos W. W. Woodcock Congress

Capone's Gift Backfires as Cellmate Is Jailed

In Evanston Illinois on November 4 1931 cellmate William Dawson who received a $10 gift from Al Capone after Capone's income tax evasion conviction used the money to buy liquor. Dawson has returned to jail serving a $10 fine for drunkenness.

Evanston al Capone William Dawson Dawson Capone

Legion to Meet at Post Home Tonight

The K. T. Crossen Post No. 21 of the American Legion holds its monthly meeting at 7 o'clock in the post home located at 73 South Court Street. Officers announce several issues will be discussed.

K. T. Crossen Post No. 21 The American Legion South Court Street

Appointment of Kenneth L. Sater as Executor

Kenneth L. Sater of 52 E Gay St Columbus Ohio appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Field Scott late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated October 19 1931 at Athens Ohio with Probate Judge S. M. Johnson signing.

Kenneth L. Sater E. Gay Columbus Ohio Field Scott Athens County M. Johnson Said County

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promises Quick Digestive Relief

An ad touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as fast aid for acid imbalance caused by meats fish and baked goods. It warns against excess acid and urges several days of use to restore appetite and eliminate sour stomach while noting doctors endorse the product and availability in 25c and 50c bottles.

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