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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1931

Page

9

Armistice Day Parade Draws Thousands in Logan

Logans downtown streets filled as Armistice Day parade featured the American Legion drum corps from Athens and a logan band. Delegations and floats from patriotic civic groups and local firms highlighted the procession. A soldier’s grave and pioneer scenes honored World War dead, followed by street celebrations and a taps tribute by James Rees. Prosecuting attorney C Wood Bowen spoke at Union Furnace to a PTA group.

Logan Main Street E K. T. Crossen Athens American Legion A Rube Ugh American Gaffney American Legion Americanfion Sigma Phi Gamma Dies Knights of St. Hn Gli Amica Club Red Cross Era Blinn Chapter Logan Shoe Ctory Elks Oddfellows Tas Phi Sigs Boy Scouts Bill Uer Delta Theta Tau _ Sorority Wonans Aple Chiff Joe Farbearn Ire Charles Lyke Serlier Lewis Reyids Harry Mack Logan Post James Rees C. Wood Bowen Union Furnace Parent - Teacher Association

Emerald Oil Promises Skin Relief Across Readers

Thousands of men and women praise Emerald Oil as a cure for eczema. A testimonial from C. A. Bowen of Pearl Street in King says after 37 years and 100 remedies Emerald Oil beat them all. The ad claims instant itch relief and a money back guarantee from McKee Drug Co.

Moone C. A. Bowen Pearl Street King McKee Drug Co

Births and Deaths Reported in Hocking County October

Logan reports October totals: 17 deaths in Hocking County with 4 tied to city district and 9 of 24 births from Logan. Four deaths were under two diseases, two due to enterocolitis, one traumatic pneumonia, one tuberculosis. Births list includes multiple II parents and both boys and girls born to numerous local couples.

Hocking County Logan Homer Hartley Merle Kimbie Harvey Nixon William Edward Smith Walter L. Criswell Homer M. Mason Alma Burt Ralph Farley Edward M. Hayes Rex K. Holmes Virgil C. Spencer Frank J. Fox Delbert Conkle Peter M. Domax Lawrence Coakley

Women Business and Professional Club Dinner Meeting

The Logan Women’s Club held a dinner for 45 members in the First Presbyterian Church social rooms served by the Franklin Kerr Guild. Miss Helen Rochester presided with Nelle Adams playing Humoreague, and C A Jones, First Rempel National Bank receiver, spoke about his 1919 China trip with the Methodist Centennary Committee.

Logan Business and First Presbyterian Church Franklin Kerr Guild Helen Rochester Nelle Adams C. F. Rauch Red Cross Barton A. Hall Chamber of

Farmer Recovers After Blood Poisoning From Scratch

Logan Nov 12 Frank Adcock a Green Township farmer is recovering from a blood poisoning infection that began with a small scratch on his right hand.

Logan Frank Adcock Green Township

Former Logan Resident Injured in Wreck Near Salina

Miss Emma Kienzle, formerly of Logan and first honor student in the class of 1930, was injured in an automobile crash on the Three C's Highway near Salina. Traveling with G W Riel of Columbus, their car struck a bridge and she suffered internal injuries along with cuts and bruises. She was treated in Washington D C and later moved to a Columbus hospital.

Logan Emma Kienzle Salina G. W. Riel Columbus Washington D. H Kienzle Logan High

Narrow Squeeze as Blum Skids to Post Near Interurban

Samuel Blum former County Commissioner had a narrow escape when his car skidded on a misty Lancaster line and struck a post at a crossing as an interurban car whizzed by. The motorman stopped the vehicle thinking he had struck the machine.

Samuel Blum Logan Lancaster Interurban Boys Industrial School Blum

Injured Swack Hammer Improves at Cherington Hospital

Carl Swack hammer of Salt Creek Township, critically hurt near Laurelville three weeks ago, shows improvement at Cherington Hospital. Ray Harper of South Bloomingville rests well after a stabbing in a village fight. Oliver Mills remains at large. Arthur Nelson near Nelsonville and Eleanor Whetstone were newly admitted or treated. John Taylor of W Nelsonville recovers after a Monday operation.

Logan guests and local visits hinge on family ties

Logan reports guests of James Allen and relatives from Louisville and Columbus. Daughters of America plan an 8 oclock entertainment inviting the public. Mary Kennedy visits from Columbus to see Mrs Naomi Goulding. Mrs Edward W Davis and Mrs Lewis Green visit sister Mrs James Mahaffey in Buchtel. Edward Latimer granted divorce from Susie Latimer in Hocking County Common Pleas Court on neglect grounds.

Logan Crists Fred Allen Louisville Logan James Allen T. EB. McFadden Edward Columbus Mr. Allen McFadden Comrade Allen Daughters of America Mary Kennedy Naomi Goulding Edward W. Davis Lewis Green Buchte James Mahaffey Edward Latimer Susie Latimer Hocking County Common Pleas Court

Herbert Brooks Arrested on Paternity Charge in Logan

Herbert Brooks of the Dicken Addition was arrested Tuesday by Constable George H. Spang. He will face a paternity charge. Arraignment has not been held.

Logan Herbert Brooks Dicken Addition George H. Spang

Conrad Elected Wilt Head Miller Chapel Grange

Harvey C. Conrad has been elected to head the Miller Chapel Grange for the coming year. A slate of new officers was named including Mrs. Clara O’Hare overseer John Funk steward Jap O’Hare assistant steward Dan Rheinscheld gate keeper Mrs. Dan Rheinscheld lecturer N. F. Nimon chaplain Joe Funk secretary Pearl Duffy treasurer. Third and Fourth Degrees will be conferred at the meeting at the Hall next Wednesday evening.

Miller Chapel Grange LOGAN Navy Harvey C. Conrad Clara O'Hare John Funk Jap O'Hare Dan Rheinscheld N. F. Nimon Joe Funk Pearl Duffy

Nice Decorations Hornets Nests Make Quiet Comeback

In Logan on November 12, hornets nests used for decoration appear after frost drives occupants away. Attendance Officer George L. Wright collected the largest nest from Benton Township district, with other nests owned by Lloyd Strawn, Harry Hammon, and Raymond Bierty.

Logan George L. Wright Benton Township Lloyd Strawn Harry Hammon Raymond Bierty

Strawberries Gathered From Green Township Patch In Winter

Logan report notes ripe strawberries picked from Mrs. Kate Hansel’s Clay Bank Hill farm in Green Township. Mr. and Mrs. Hd Chute enjoyed the late season fruit, praising good quality and abundance despite the timing. Chute mentions a lilac bush in his yard nearing bloom.

Green Township Logan H Rd Chute Kate Hansel Clay Bank Hill Chute

Veterans Groups Secure Members in Logan Drive

Logan Nova Scotia news notes both the American Legion Logan Post and the Auxiliary Unit report an enrollment of members by mid day. Commander Frank Walters leads the Legion while Mrs. Georges W Poll heads the Auxiliary as efforts aim to reach 16 percent of 1931 totals and boost interest for a strong year.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Amercan Legion Frank Walters Legion Georges W. Poll Auxiliary

Home Drug Co. Offers Reformulated Liver Medicine

Minneapolis based Home Drug Co advertises a reformulated medicine claimed to relieve liver trouble. The ad promotes literature and treatment guidance and guarantees satisfaction for customers seeking at home remedies. Clip this out now.

Porsiblils Write Home Drug Co Fourth Street Minneapolis Minn

Ladies Auxiliary of Rural Letter Carriers Meets in Laurelville

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Rural Letter Carriers met at Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hansel's home on North High Street Monday evening. A business session preceded a program featuring music by Clifford Fink and the Laureville Quartet, with entertainment directed by president Mrs. Hansel. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for Mr. and Mrs. Bowers in Laurelville on December 8.

Aumiliary Logan Ladies’ Auxiliary Letter Carriera R. B. Hansel North High Street Clifford Fink Laureivilie Quartet Hansel

Funeral for Charles Siatser prompts huge turnout in New Straitsville

One of New Straitsville's largest funerals was held Sunday for four year old Charles Siatser who died after a three hour illness of acute indigestion. He leaves a widow and four daughters. Services were at Old Town Church and burial followed in the local cemetery. Also noted: Mrs. Lon Reynolds improving after illness and Howard Spencer recovering from a paralysis stroke. Mr and Mrs L P Holleran are listed as well.

New Straitsville Charles Siatser OH Straitsville Old Town Church Lon Reynolds Howard Spencer L. P. Holleran

No More Gas In Stomach and Bowels

A drug ad promotes Baalmann's Gas Tablets as a permanent relief for gas in the stomach and bowels. It claims to banish bloating anxiousness and drowsiness after meals and restore normal breathing and circulation. The genuine yellow package is sold for $1 at Cline's Pharmacy.

Baalmann Cline’s

Birth of a daughter named Louise announced

Mrs. Hence Burgess and sons Ken neth and Harry Burgess of Gore spent Monday here with relatives. Mrs. James Ross has recovered after a snake bite. November 23 will be observed as inspection of Rebekah Lodge No. 100. Dora Blankenship and aon Robert attended a birthday party in Carbon Hill for Mrs. Billi Lemon. Dry officers were reported in New Straitville. Judge Price of New Lexington was here Monday. Charles Lemon and Mrs. Lemon spent Sunday in Millersburg with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Clark and Evelyn Mills of Akron were here over the weekend.

Louise Hence Burgess Kenneth Harry Burgess Gore James Ross Rebekah Lodge No. 100 Dora Blankenship Aon Robert Carbon Hill Siater Billi Lemon New Straitaville Judge Price New Lexington Charles Lemon Millersburg Bob Clark Evelyn Mills Akron

Farm Bureau Urges State Taxes and Re-Vote in Ohio

Columbus coverage notes the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation re elects L B Palmer Pataskala as president and confirms A F Moon Conover as vice president. Murray D Lincoln remains executive secretary and P L Gireen Hiram draws treasurer duties. The bureau backs a state income tax and taxes on amusements and luxuries and favors pay as you go for highway work.

Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Haas L. B. Palmer Pataskala A. F. Moon Conover Murray D. Linccoln P. L. Gireen Hiram

Labor and Industry Funding Rules Spark Debate in Hearing

A fragmented text notes opposition to extending unemployment insurance unless funded by Labor and Industry authorities. The snippet references claims about program financing and potential alternative sources.

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Quick-acting Hem Moly Relief Promises Pile Cure

An advertisement claims Dr J S S Leonhardt prescription internal medicine offerings can treat piles. It touts a single bottle and a heating texture effect to reduce congestion in the lower bowel, promising money back if misery persists.

Dr. J. S&s. Leonhardt

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