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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1930

Page

12

Emergency relief lauded. rehab plan for Millfield families ahead

Athens Rotary hears that emergency relief by the Red Cross in the Millfield mine disaster is nearly finished, but rehabilitation of about 25 affected families remains. Speakers note two thirds of average wages up to 18.75 weekly, with many minors likely to receive less. A welfare worker will assess needs. volunteers and local groups highlighted for rapid aid and team efforts.

Athens County Red Cross Millfield F. D. Forsyth T. M. Wolfe Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry National Red Cross Society Athens American Legion Sunday Creek Coal Company

Classified and Circulation Notes from The Messenger

Paine Logan and Hocking County publish classifieds and circulation notices for The Messenger. Clinton Webb, staff correspondent, invites readers to send society and local items via the provided phone and contact line for publication.

Logan and Hocking County The Messenger D. Y. Milne Clinton Webb

Good Hope Campaign Expenditures Reported in Hocking County

Democratic Executive Committee records total campaign spending of 1126.36 and receipts of 1146.38 in Hocking County. Candidates filed expense accounts or planned to before Friday midnight. notes include Sol Ellinger 171.25 and Edward C. Thompson 137, Harley Armstrong 226.93, John Lovett 297.05, Henry Leach 208.09, Carl Sparnow 126.20, G W Sanning 129.05.

Logan Democratic Executive Committee Hocking County Charles C. Achauer Sol Ellinger Edward C. Thompson Harley N. Armstrong John Lovett Henry T. Leach General Assembly Carl Sparnow G. W. Sanning Mr. Achauer

Vinel Promises Sleep and Appetite Boost for Children

Mrs L DuCrest reports her cross little boy improved after Vinel. the ad claims Vinel supplies iron and calcium with cod liver peptone to aid thin, nervous children and adults. It touts quick results and good taste, with Gibson's Pharmacy and Gem Pharmacy listed in Nelsonville.

Vinel

Township Board Adopts State Aid For One Room Schools

Good Hope Township votes show support for state aid and supervision. After levies failed and two one room schools face closure, the board plans to select schools to close while preparing to receive state funds and oversight. Superintendent J. W. Coleman acts to place the district in line for aid.

Logan Good Hope Township Rockbridge State Department of Education J. W. Coleman

Governor Cooper and State Officials Visit Logan

Gov. Myers Y. Cooper and several state officials toured Logan on Tuesday. They were passing through the city and dined at a local restaurant during the visit.

Logan Myers Y. Cooper

Barten Hall Attends Co H 8330 Infantry Reunion

Logan resident Barten Hall traveled to Athens on Tuesday for a reunion of Co. H 8330 Infantry. He met many former members from Athens Vinton Hocking Washington and Meigs Counties who served in the unit.

Logan Barten Athens Co. H 8330 Vinton Hocking Washington Meigs

Logan Residents See Athens Fete Armistice Day Quiet

Logan observed Armistice Day with 11 o'clock aerial salutes and bells tolling followed by the parade in Athens. The American Legion fired 11 bombs and taps closed the moment of silence. Courthouse business paused while some county schools dismissed. Citizens flocked to Athens for the parade then returned for the evening program.

Logan Harry Mack American Legion Mack James Rees Logan Post Athens

Local Elks Initiation Planned in Logan Lodge

A planning committee led by Joe W. Farbear and others prepares an initiation and feed at the Logan Lodge of Elks on Monday evening. Invitations go to surrounding lodges for several hundred members to attend the event and annual inspection by Judge Samuel Johnson of Athens district deputy.

Myrtle White Fast Second Street Kate McBride Elizabeth Rempel D. C Carl Anderson Theodore Lytle William Lehman A. T. Spears Fltn Miller H. E. Rose Charles Lutz W. G East Main Street Osman Burk O. S.S. Clark H. M. Boocks Logan Joe W. Farbear Edward Collings Fred C. Shively Ernest Kleinschmidt Leroy Conkle Logan Lodge Kiks Rooms Samuel Johnson Athens

Arthur Dodds IIrs Ill With Throat Disease At Cherrington

Logan on November 12 reported Arthur Dodds 22 of Nelsonville R. D. No. 4 was brought to Cherrington Hospital Tuesday morning for treatment of a throat illness that has lingered several days. An operation may be necessary.

Logan Arthur Dodds Nelsonville R. D Cherrington Hospital

20 Gallon Still Recovered As Robins ons Are Arrested

Martin Robinson and his son Arthur were arrested Monday afternoon near Benna Vista after a search of their premises uncovered a 20 gallon still. Three rabbits and a skunk hide were found. Hocking County and Fairfield County officers assisted, with charges expected for possession of property designed for liquor making and hunting out of season.

Logan Martin Robinson Arthur Robinson Benna Vista W. R. Lloyd Joe Farbeatin Robinson Home Hocking County Gail Lesler Fairfield County T. Stephenson

Officers Elected for Hocking County Boy Scouts

Nov 12 Logan officials will vote at the Courthouse Auditorium Monday night to direct the Hocking County District Committee of the Central Ohio Area Council. A preliminary meeting was held last Friday. Dr C F Rauch is temporary chairman with Warren Stright George F E Carr and Fr B Truchlood on the nominating committee.

Logan Hocking County Central

Dinner invitation from Logan clubs and chamber

Logan Rotary Kiwanis members and the Chamber of Commerce are invited to a dinner next Monday by the Enterprise United Brethren Church women. The meal at 6 pm aims to foster better understanding between city and rural residents as part of a series of similar events.

Logan Logan Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Chamber of Commerce Enterprise United Brethren Church Clubs

Election Board Commended for Quick Unofficial Returns

Logan Ohio November 12. Hocking County Election Board received a letter from Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown praising their prompt gathering tabulating and reporting of unofficial returns. Statewide unofficial results were filed 22 hours after polls closed a new Ohio record. Clocked at 2 am for most of the county. final precinct delayed to 7 am.

Logan Hocking County

Rev L W Sittler Accepts Call at Indianola Lutheran Church

The Rev L W Sittler, former Mansfield State Reformatory chaplain, has accepted the pulpit at Indianola Lutheran Church. His resignation came after a bitter dispute with superintendent T C Jenkins, whom he accused of mismanagement and allowing inmate breaches.

State Reformatory Columbus L. W. Sittler Mansfield Indianola Lutheran Church Sittler T. C. Jenkins

Veteran brothers pass within hours in Birch Run

William Ransom Butler aged 82 and Barney B. Butler aged 84, brothers over soldiers in the War, were laid to rest on Armistice Day in Birch Run Michigan. They died within 48 hours of one another.

William Ransom Butler Barney B. Butler

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