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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1929
Page
12
Mrs Frances Lorena Hamilton widow of Arza Hamilton died at 6 30 am Sunday after weeks of illness at her Church Street home. She leaves five children Edward Hamilton Cleveland Fred Virgil Melvin and Mary Hamilton all of Logan. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Episcopal Church at 2 pm Tuesday with Rev P S Kreider delivering the sermon assisted by Rev James R Fields. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Work to fence the old Grain Grove Cemetery began Monday morning by John Timberlake and William Waugh of the Service Department. Woven wire fencing was purchased for the project. The city council had ordered the enclosure shut off for several weeks after citizen protests that the site was being desecrated.
Relatives in Hocking County report John Brown has been discharged from a Seattle hospital after heart attack treatment received weeks ago. The news reached his son Russé Brown of Marion Township. Brown formerly lived in Hocking County and was Bremen mayor for several years.
Mrs. Fred Kiltau assistant cashier of Securities Savings Bank spoke to the Athens Kiwanis Club at Hotel Berry about banking history and the rise of Christmas and vacation savings funds. She noted national Christmas club savings up 10 percent and Ohio totals around 42 95 thousand by year end. New members Earl Beckley and Paul Cotton were welcomed. The Yale Columbia Harvard and Princeton attendance contest was reviewed with Yale in front. The club plans a trip to Glasgow for a meeting next week and nominations for officers will be finalized December 7.
Marietta police investigated a Saturday afternoon theft at Ban B Johnson field house where the Marietta College football squad was playing Ohio University. Jewelry, watches, pins, and cash totaling several hundred dollars were stolen. six gold watches and gold fob items were taken while doors outside were locked but dressing rooms left unlocked. The thieves are believed to have hidden in the building until players and coaches left.
Washington Nov 18 The Senate postponed debate on sugar rates to advance progress on the Tariff Bill by first settling less controversial schedules. It now takes up the tariff items by chairing the brassage rates instead of starting with sugar.
Logan November 19 canvassers report totals for the Red Cross all Call with 8261.75 in members and subscriptions. First Ward shows 69 memberships and 94.50. Second Ward 38 memberships and 96.25. Third Ward 47 enrollments and 67. Weather has hindered canvassing as solicitors return to homes until a member is found or a definite refusal is recorded. Rural districts aside from South Bloomingville have not yet reported totals.
Fuyama Deible sues George Deible for divorce claiming seven years of wilful absence since August 1, 1929. They married in Nelsonville in 1924 and have no children. William McGrady also seeks divorce from Ora McGrady on cruelty grounds. they married in Logan in 1828 and have no children.
Logan officials fined David Wahl five dollars and costs after he pleaded guilty to intoxication. Mayor Russell Berlin presided with Police Chief Thomas reporting the arrest by James. Seventeen cars were tagged for overtime parking during Saturday, as city records show fines averaging over fifteen dollars weekly despite publicity for the ordinance.
Rex Albin is held by Franklin County authorities for Sheriff W R Lloyd to take him to Logan to answer a charge of failing to pay a fine previously assessed months ago in connection with a liquor law violation.
In Honolulu, Gertrude McInery outwriggled Hawaii’s best hula dancers to win the island competition and claim the title Miss Hula.
Flood conditions closed parts of the Logan Lancaster Highway as the Hocking River rose north of Rockbridge. Rush Creek District residents reported the stream still raging Monday, forcing traffic to use the hillside route due to high water.
Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Lemon died at her Web Summit home after months of stomach cancer. Survived by husband Ham Hilton Lemmon and children Creighton, John W Lemon, Carey Hammond, Nada Griffin, Mary Kepler. Funeral set for Logan United Brethren Church at 1 30 Thursday with Rev Ernest Seymour and Rev Peters. Body to be interred in Oak Grove mausoleum.
Deputy Sheriff Charles Briley went to the Charles Paxton farm after reports of raids on the Paxton flock. In the confrontation the sheep killing dog was shot and killed, while several sheep were destroyed by the animal.
Mr and Mrs Howard Lucas and family visited Chillicothe on Sunday. Red Blankenship of New Straitsville was a business visitor in Logan on Monday.
Athens City Council Monday night heard a proposal to reroute two state highways through the city and to install a water softening system. State Highway officials said Routes 50 and 81 would shift to meet at Court and State Streets, altering entry from East State Street and Linwood avenues.
Mrs. Charles Schempp of West Main Street underwent an operation in a Columbus hospital Monday after treatment since last Thursday. Her son Clarence accompanied her in Columbus. Mr. Schempp has been ill for 18 weeks, unable to work as a barber, and is somewhat improved.
Mr and Mrs Feobert We Lang were summoned to Woodsfield on Sunday by the death of a relative. The Hocking County Jail averaged sixteen prisoners in October, per Sheriff W K Lloyd.
Columbus hearing set for January on proposed routes from Lan caster and West State to Court Streets. Council weighs traffic safety versus Auto mobile Row access and proximity to the high school campus. Safety director rejects post office site near President and Congress streets. board of adjustment to hear appeal. Extra streetlight and drainage issues also discussed.
Persuasive ad promoting Bronchyline Emulsion to stop stubborn lingering coughs four spoonfuls daily. Claims no chloroform sugar or dope and no time wasted, with McKee Drug Company and dealers supplying the product.
City officials consider deed transfers from alley owners to widen rights of way while evaluating a soft water system. Service Director Romine cited an $80,000 plant cost and 6400 pounds daily intake. He noted current water cost about 10 to 11 cents per thousand gallons, with softening raising total to over 18 cents and consumer rates by more than half. Final figures were not yet available.
An advertisement touts Colds Bilious 666 as a prescription for grippe fever dengue malaria and other illnesses promising the fastest relief. The copy emphasizes rapid action and broad cure claims.
Mayor announces removal of Williams Keenan and Jefferson from the Civil Service Commission and names Phillips McKinley and Heaton to new six year terms. City Solicitor reports zoning ordinance nearing submission and audits remaining cost estimates from the softener firm.
Mayor Woodworth declares no such action necessary, expressing his opinion on the council’s stance and the proposed measure. The exchange outlines a standoff between city leadership and legislative suggestion amid ongoing deliberations.
County Deputy Grand Chancellor C. F. Ater of Crooksville has arranged an all-county meeting of Knights of Pythias lodges in Perry County to be held in Corning on November 21. Several hundred Knights and Pythian Sisters are to take part in a parade.
The notes correct five points: no spout on the coffee pot. A birch tree lacks pine cones. The fire is unlit though the pot steams. Canoes lack oarlocks. The scrambled word is TABASCO.
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