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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1932

Page

10

Logan Legion Awards At Armistice Day Parade

Logan Post of the American Legion awarded winners from the Armistice night parade. Judges Merrill W. Cox Nelsonville R C Fretz Waterloo Indiana and K O Price Struthers selected winners after groups marched onto the public square. Best float went to the American Legion Auxiliary with the Daughters of America float as honorable mention. Best dressed organization honors went to the Logan ess and Professional Women's Glut Social Circle received honorable mention. Best musical organization was the visiting drum corps from Murray City. Most comical masked couple awarded to Mr and Mrs William Rice. Mrs Co B Brown New Straits and Loren Hous received similar honors for masked individuals. Parade committee encouraged greater participation for next year. A separate item notes Dr W B Laco k health officer will attend Ohio Health Commissioners conference in Columbus.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Merrill W. Cox Nelsonville R. C. Fretz Waterloo Indiana K. O. Price Struthers Rds Bef Bre American Legion Auxiliary Daughters of America Murray City William Rice West H Unter Street Evans

Woman Sues State Fund for Share in Husband Death

Blogan Nov 16 Bertha Hashman of Township sues the Industrial Commission of Ohio seeking a share of the state. death fund after her husband Clyde Hashman died in 1930 while employed as custodian at a school building in Ward Township. She contends he was eligible for benefits.

Blogan Bertha Hashhman Township Industria Commission of Ohio State Iinee Fund Clyde Hash Man Achool Ward Township Hash

End a Cough In a Hurry With Pinex Home Syrup

A home remedy promising fast cough relief uses 244 ounces of Pinex mixed with a pint of sugar and water to create a syrup. The ad claims quick relief, easy preparation, and high effectiveness, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Election Bet of Years Ago Recalled

In Logan a 20 year old bet on the Taft Wilson campaign is recalled. Martin Neff won the wager, and Frank Redfern wheeled him around the public square to Marching Through Georgia while Neff bore a U S flag and a Wilson image. Redfern’s task was harder due to Neff weighing over 200 pounds.

Logan Messenger Taft-Wilson Frank Redfern Martin Neff Neff Redfern Georgia United States Wilson

Rabbits Season Opens as Hunters Seek Licenses

Logan November 15 reports a late rush at the Clerk of Court office as hunters seek licenses for the new rabbit season. In Hocking County Alfred B. Campbell says about 1,200 licenses were issued last year and this total will likely not be matched this year without more applicants.

Logan Hocking County Alfred B. Campbell Campbell

Two Wills Read in Probate Court Logan

In Probate Court two wills were read for Maggie I. Everitt of Falls Township and George D. Mowery of Laurelville. Everitt's estate, valued at about 318,000, will be shared by about forty relatives mostly nieces and nephews, with H. E. Sparnon as executor. Mowery's bequest provides the estate to be held together with half net income to his widow Alice Mowery and half to daughter Etta F. Mowery. the original will dates to 1923 with codicils in 1926. Mowery had been connected with Salt Creek Valley Bank at Laurelville.

Mowery George D. Mowery Alice Mowery Etta F. Mowery Salt Creek Valley Laurelville

Expense Accounts Filed by Candidates Hoard Says

Logan November 15. County candidates began filing expense accounts with the board of elections. Accounts must reach the board within 10 days after the election. Five percent of salary for the first year was used as party assessments. Expenditures mainly covered printing advertising and vehicle costs. Notable spends include Sol Ebiinger 164.58 for sheriff and Vance Brian winner 244.00 for coroner.

Logan Board of Elections Sol Ebiinger Vance Brian Charles C. Achauer Orla Wolfe C. Wood Bowen Dem

Anglers Cheer Welch Promise to Aid Rempel Lake Plan

Logan reports Hocking County Anglers Club members received assurance from newly elected Representative H B Welch that he will cooperate on the Rempel Pond artificial lake project. Retired representative L P Mooney, who lost his bid, also worked with the club. both lawmakers belong to the club.

Welch Logan Hocking County Anglers Club H. Bb. Welch Rempel Pond L. P. Mooney

Smallpox Cases Confirmed in Laurel Township

Logan reports no new smallpox cases after five confirmed infections in Laurel Township. Dr W B Lacock health commissioner notes control steps begun, with a state health physician confirming the diagnosis in the A K Weaver, Francis Tubbs, and Judson Smyers families.

Logan Laurel Township W. B. Lacock Health Permissioner Stepa States Department of Health Hocking County A. K. Weaver Francis Tubbs Judson Smyers

Cleanup planned for Green Township church cemetery

Traastees of the Fellowship Church in Green Township set Wednesday for cemetery cleanup. They ask relatives of those buried there to cooperate to place the grounds in good condition.

Logan Traastees Fellowship Church Green Township

Herrold Will Case Heads to Appeals Court

Logan reports the Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court in the Herrold will contest case. The McArthur jury previously found the plaintiff the rightful heir, ruling the presented will not the last testament. Local figures Forest Weinrich UO E Vollenweider W A Jones and George W Christmann led the defense with Louis H Day in Chillicothe. Steward Bellwarmer was named principal beneficiary of an estate valued at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars.

Logan Vinton County Court of Appeals Christopher Herrold McArthur James Darby Herrold Forest E. Weinrich Middleton and Blosser

Thievery Reported in Logan County

Logan county officers investigated two thievery cases over the weekend with one arrest. Leonard Christy was jailed Saturday night on a charge of stealing 10 bushels of corn and will be arraigned before Magistrate J. P. Miller. William F. Dye of Greendale reported his poultry house was raided Saturday night and three chickens were stolen.

Logan Leonard Christy J. P. Miller William F. Dye Greendale Sol Ellinger

Couple Wed At Home With Magistrate Officiating

Leroy Matheny 23 and Vandalia Kepiar 20 were married at home in Carbon Hill with Magistrate A R True of Green Township officiating. The groom is a laborer from Nelsonville and the bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kepiar.

Leroy Matheny Nelsonville Rolland Matheny Vandalia Kepiar Carbon Hill William Kepiar A. R. True Green Township

Shawnee teams win at New Straitsville in Friday games

Shawnee girls beat Straitsville 46 to 33 and Shawnee boys won 39 to 21. The Friday schedule lists girls and boys games at various sites including Junction City, Corning and Hemlock with multiple upcoming dates and a community event report noting church dinners and a funeral.

Straitsville Shawnee Shawnee, Re Junction City

Past Noble Grands Meet in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grands Club gathered at Mrs. Frank Dunnevy’s home on Saturday evening to discuss Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Harold Phillips and Mrs. Ira Conaway with consolation to Mrs. Maude Davis. Guests included Mrs. Joseph Watson and several others. officers to be elected at December meeting.

Jacksonville Frank Dunnevy Dunnevy Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Harold Phillips Ira Conaway Maude Davis Joseph Watson Nay Hartley Cleo Mae Conaway

Syracuse Area News Roundup Mixed With Local Visits

Local residents report varied activities from voting for President Hoover to church services and community events. Notable items include George Duskey voting, A. W. McKay addressing the Syracuse PTA, and preparations for Christmas programs by church groups. Multiple visits and family gatherings are noted across Syracuse and nearby towns.

Funeral notices and local family updates

Funeral services were held Sunday at the residence for Mary Faith Gaul infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Oris Gaul. Jacob Dean was memorialized with a residence service near Chester on Monday. Revival begins at Silver Ridge U B Church on Nov 22.

Mary Faith Gaul Oris Gaul Jacob Dean Chester M. E. Jett Mattie Pullins Harry Swank Athens F. W. Christy Thear Shafer Mary Swartz Glennie Shumway Ruth Charles Edith Betzing Horton Smith G. W. Christy Dannie Pooler Pomeroy Leona Myers Cris Gaul Raymond Harper Hope Dairy Farm Silver Ridge U. B

Mrs Leonard Ogg Celebrates 63rd Birthday

Broadwell Mrs Leonard Ogg was honored on her sixty third birthday Sunday. She was presented with a large cake and useful presents. Those present were Mr. and Mrs Delbert Ogg and son Charles of Lathrop Mr and Mrs Leonard Smith and daughters Margaret and Dolores Mr and Mrs Herb Roberts and daughter Jackie Mrs Malvin Vanway and children Carrol and Ruth of Parkersburg Mr and Mrs Herman Ogg and son Vert of Stewart Mr and Mrs Vint White and fam

Leonard Ogg Delbert Ogg Charles Lathrop Leonard Smith Margaret Dolores Herb Roberts Jackie Malvin Vanway Carrol and Ruth Parkersburg Herman Ogg Vert Stewart Vint White

Evangelistic Services Continue at Church of Christ

Second week of services at the Church of Christ in Middleport, led by Pastor Nev F J Gardner, features Miss Bertha Park returning missionary from China addressing large crowds. Highlights include cradle roll, programs by Loyal Sons and Daughters, and sermons on The Ortho dox Church and The Long Look with varied devotional events through Friday.

Middleport Church of Christ Nev F. J. Gardner Bertha Park China Bradbury Mount Carmel

Missionary Bertha Park Talks At Local Church

Miss Bertha Park returned missionary from China spoke at the Church of Christ Sunday in Middleport and was entertained at Rev. and Mrs. F Gardner’s home before continuing to Columbus for a speaking engagement then to Cleveland.

Middleport Bertha Park China Church of Christ

Museum Notes Highlight Ohio University Artifacts

Mrs. C. L. Martzolff donated a portrait of her late husband Prof. C. L. Martzolff, curator from 1912 to 1923. Bill Co. Merritt contributed hundreds of rocks and minerals, an assortment of iron cooking utensils, and a Revolutionary War cannon ball. Since June 1 the museum has cataloged thousands more rocks and minerals, and the OHIO stone is on display.

C. L. Martzolff Ohio University University Museum Bill Co. Merritt Trimble High School Athens Athens County Ohio

Girls Sunday School Class 45 Meets at Mrs Reitz Home

Friday evening a Armistice Day program followed by a business meeting and social activities. Attendees included Alma Ashcraft Christine Pierce Beulan Christy Nola Christy Francis Norris Clarice Cunningham Esther Copeland with visitors Mamie Ashcraft Ina Moorehead Virgene Robinson and hostess Mrs Reitz. Next meeting planned at Mrs Reitz home.

Reitz Alma Ashcraft Christine Margaret Pierce Beulan Nola Christy Francis Norris Clarice Cunningham Esther Copeland Mamie Ashcraft Ina Moorehead Virgene Robinson

Local Social Notes From Stewart Area

Visiting relatives and funeral attendances dominate the Stewart Gallipolis region this week. Mrs W H Reitz and friends near Gallipolis. Parkersburg guests Kenneth Christy and family. John Smith funeral at UM Church. Jacob Dean funeral at Sumner. Turkey supper hosted by Girls A Day School Class. homestead visits by Harvey Perso and Moore family.

Stewar W. H. Reitz Gallipolis Kenneth Christy Parkersburg Christy John Smith Um. E Stewart Harvey Perso C. C. Christy Jacob Dean Sumner Homer Moore Mocrehwiss Charles Pierce

RAMA new internal medicine claims fast relief for rheumatism

An old advertisement touts RAMA as an internal remedy targeting liver kidneys and blood to expel toxins causing rheumatism. It promises pain relief on day one and urges readers to buy a one dollar bottle at Quick's Cut Rate Store with a satisfaction promise.

Rama Turing Quick Cery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Legion Post Murray Mah Commission Columbus Conference of Health Commissioners of State Fund Everett and Mowery Hoard Mapan OSH Ers General Electric The PD. Zenner Co Appeals New Straitsville Corning Here Hemlock There Moxahala McLaney Glenford Boyr Shawnes Junction Ciy N. 8 Coring H. S Voxahall Hers Richard Dyer Earit Emrick Howard Vernon Ray Orndor James Mills Clarence Grandy Gerald Bozer Joe Blankenship Harold Smith Floyd Campbell Meii Newman Nellie Orndor Mia Fred Blankenship Helen Strain M. E Evan Davis la Lena Smith James Davis W Marriet Adair Davis Garner House of Representatives John N. Garner Henry T. Rainey Winois House John McDuffie Alabama Joseph W. Burns Tennessee House Appropriations Committee Democratic Congressional Committee Syracuse George Duskey Hoover A. E. Williams Asbury Methodist Church Spencer Harrisonville Syracuse Methodist Church Helen Underhill Mary Karr Marcia Karr van Johnson Fred Shumway Johnson Lot A. W. McKay Middleport Public Schools B. Williams Carl Heimick Nonga Fleming Ira Fleming Dana Hysell George Shiveler Frank Stowe C. L. Bridgeman Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Aasbury Methodist Church Avery Roberts C. L. Arnold Dixon Ashworth Canada Lillian Moore Patricia Karr Irving Karr Rutland Methodist Church Homer Roush Beaver Falls Mrs Amos White Ida Nice Arthur Vincent Guysville Ralph Fyock Frank James Frank Parsonas Henry North McDougal Ida Mae White Myrtle Parsons Joseph Conant Haga William Driggs Jerry Conant Earnest White Lena Sprouse Natural Bridge Lawrence White Joe Young Pittsburgh Clyde Crabtree Marion Silver Ridge Broadwell Carpenter Hardware Co Museum Notes Zenners Mama
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