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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1931

Page

5

Few State Aid Vouchers Will Be Distributed in Logan This Month

Logan reports slow state aid payments as payrolls total about 700000 while only 400000 is available. Supt. J W Coleman in Columbus learns funds arrive slowly. December distribution doubtful. County districts must sign economy cooperation pledges and submit transportation sheets to receive aid.

Logan State Department of Education J. W. Coleman Columbus Hocking County Department Treasury State Department Coleman Benton, Falls Perry Township

Conditions in China Described in Letter

Reverend H G C Hallock writes from Shanghai dated Oct 10 describing distressing conditions in China seen from there. The letter arrived in Logan during the past week and warns of suffering caused by floods and widespread hardship.

China

Flooding Across Northwestern Provinces Deepens Hardship

Clinton Webb reports on vast flood damage across northwestern provinces with millions displaced and at risk of starvation. Japanese activity in Manchuria provinces adds to the crisis as students protest government moves and foreign affairs minister resigns after massive demonstrations. National bonds worth 50 million silver dollars are issued to fund relief while Shanghai centers organize aid and leaders warn of a harsh winter for the homeless.

Manchuria Hallock Shanghai

Montgomery will names husband sole beneficiary and executor

In Logan Probate Court on Thursday the will of Mrs. Lille M. Montgomery named her husband Charlies S. Montgomery as the sole beneficiary and executor. The dated October 20, 1923 will was witnessed by Mrs. R. W. Comly and Laura Ferguson and may decline the appointment due to the executor's poor health.

New Trial Denied for Cavinee in Liquor Property Case

Logan report says Lester Cavinee was denied a new trial after conviction for possessing property designed to make liquor. Judge Whitcraft overruled the motion. Cavinee was fined 1580 plus costs, jailed in lieu if needed, with sentence suspended 20 days for appeal. Bond set at 300 dollars.

Logan Lester Cavinee Harley M. Whitcraft George W. Christmann Louis M. Day Chillicothe Cavince

Trees Available for Hocking County Farmers

Logan November 20 Harold Chambers extension agent reports efforts to interest Hocking County farmers in reforestation. He has received application blanks to order hardwood and evergreen trees from the State Experiment Station. Trees ship free except packing and freight charges with shipments planned for March.

Logan Hocking County Harold Chambers State Experiment Station

Hoodlum Club Members Entertained at Kinser Home

Members of the Hoodlum Club enjoyed a Wednesday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Wallas Kinser home on Gallagher Avenue. After a bridge session, refreshments were served.

Hoodlum Club

Fortnightly Bridge Club Guests Dine at Showalter Home

Mr and Mrs L K Showalter invited Fortnightly Bridge Club members to their Mound Street home Wednesday evening. Following dinner four tables of players were engaged at bridge.

Ewing Grange Wins Trophy at Grange Fair Exhibit

Large attendance reports mark the Ewing Grange meeting in Logan with Barton A. Hall presenting a loving cup for the Grange first place at the Grange 4-H Club fair. Jonhn Lift extends thanks as Miss Birdie Garner leads a Thanksgiving program and Harold Chambers discusses Ohio points. Elections postponed to November 27 with Raymond Skinner in charge.

Madeline Kitchen Waveline Huggins Merien Harden KR. B. Hanse Harold Chambers Onto Otf Raymond Skinner

Logan Chamber of Commerce Sees Steady Membership Growth

Logan officials report steady growth in chamber membership over several months. New enrollments include Van's Radio Shop, C Wood Howen, Ben Wellman, Logan Pharmacy, C D Shafer Company, and the Cincinnati Shoe Company as part of ongoing efforts to attract more business men.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Van's

Sniff and Higgins Tie The Knot In Simple Rite

Halden K. Sniff aged 27 a storeroom rail road employer of Columbus and Vonnie WD Higgins aged 19 at home of New Flymouth Route 1 daughter of Mr and Mrs David Higgins were married by Rev P A Harian in a small ceremony.

Halden K. Sniff Columbus Grant Sniff Vonnie WD. Higgins New Flymouth Route 1 David Higgins P. A. Harian

Logan Shoe Factory Adds Welt Last Machines

Logan November 2. Additional machinery will enable Welt last shoes to be produced at the Logan Shoe Factory. The plant has produced McKay shoes while under Cincinnati Shoe Company management and expects higher quality and increased capacity to meet market competition.

Logan McKay Cincinnati Shoe Company

Local merchant Edward Oblinger heads to Hot Springs

Edward Oblinger, a Logan merchant, departed Sunday for Hot Springs Arkansas for the annual bath treatment. He has made this southern trip for several years and will be away for several weeks.

Logan Edward Ontinger Hot Springs Ark Batha Oblinger

Whosit Club Meets at South Culver Street Home

Mrs Roger Friend hosted the Whosit Club at her South Culver Street residence on a Wednesday evening. The gathering featured socializing and club activities among members.

Roger Friend South Culver Street

Stop Rheumatic Agony With Ru Ma Advertisement

Pay $1.00 and stop rheumatic agony. Ru-Ma promises relief from aches and stiff joints in less than a week or your money back. The ad claims rapid easing, reduced swelling, and removal of limp in muscles. Quick's Cut Rate Store guarantees satisfaction for rheumatic sufferers.

Quick Adv

Dinner and bridge at the program opening event

Residents attended a program opening that included a dinner at 6:90 followed by a bridge session. Mrs. Sarah Anderson was a guest.

Sarah Anderson

Idano Club Social Hosted by Mrs Hack on North Market

Mrs. Joe S. Case and Mrs. Lawrence Hack entertained Idano Club members at Mrs. Hack’s North Market Street home Tuesday evening. A dinner was served at 6 50 followed by a social session.

Joe S. Case Lawrence Hack Idano Club Hack North Market Street

Thimble and Art Club Meets at Mrs Miller’s Home

Members of the Thimble and Art Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Arthur Miller’s residence on North Mulberry Street. A one o'clock luncheon preceded a social afternoon with Mrs Rudolph Brown among the guests.

Thimble and Art Club Arthur Miller North Mulberry Street Rudolph Brown

Falls Township couple hosts dinner for visiting Jones and Keller family

Mr. and Mrs. Eli Keller entertained Tuesday evening with a dinner party for Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Jones and Jacob A. Keller, daughter Mary and son Charles, all of this city, sharing a social visit.

Eli Keller Falls Township C. A. Jones Jacob A. Keller Mary Charles City

Logan Man Reports Auto Theft to Sheriff

Logan resident Harry Nill told Sheriff Lot Euliinger on Thursday morning that his automobile had been stolen. The report details were filed as part of routine theft investigation.

Fear Disease After Drought In Southern Ohio Counties

State health workers keep the drought stricken district under alert as lack of nourishing food may lead to disease. Reports from Columbus indicate memories of past drought linger while officials monitor unusual activity, including strangers observed near a car by a family.

Southern Ohio Eve of State Health Workers Columbus Ohio Chioana

Bridge Club Meets at East Main Street Home

Mrs Blanche Pettit hosted the Tuesday Bridge Club at her East Main Street residence. Guests included Mrs Cyrus Rochester and Miss Mary Blasine among the attendees.

Blanche Pettit Tuesday Bridge Club East Main Street Cyrus Rochester Mary Blasine

Health officials outline disease prevention at Ohio convention

At the Ohio Health Commissioners and Public Nurses annual convention measures to combat typhoid diphtheria and smallpox in drought affected counties were described. Since October 1 more than 14 000 people mainly children have received preventive treatment, said E R Bhaffer chief of the Bureau of Local Health.

Ohio Health E. R. Bhaffer Bureau of Local Health Ohio Department of Health

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