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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1931

Page

12

Equipment unloaded for Route 31 improvement near Logan

Work began Monday to unload machinery for the Route 31 improvement south of Logan. Frank E. Roush of Pomeroy, contractor, supervises with two carloads arrived and a third expected. About 200 locals sought work as the project begins. The Roush family plans to relocate to Logan during construction. Walter Roush will join after finishing a Scioto County contract.

Logan Frank E. Roush Pomeroy Roush Bros Roush

County Officials Attend Ohio Welfare Conference in Akron

Seven Hocking County representatives travel to Akron for the Ohio Welfare Conference. Commissioners Frank St Clair Harley Armstrong and Charles Brown, Deputy Auditor Mrs W S Yaw, Miss Jennie Thompson placement agent, Miss Margaret Lutz Red Cross official, and Miss Minnerine Burke city councillor attend sessions. Miss Thompson fills in for ill Mrs Cora N Brown. Lutz will chair rural round table and speak on The County the Social Unit of the Future.

Summit County Cora N. Brown Miss Thompson Miss Lutz Round Table J. Blaine Gwin National Headquarters of the Red Cross

Logan Man Harvests Five Thousand Bushels of Apples

Oct 6 Logan report notes James F Barker leased the Martzolf orchard near Maxville Perry County and gathered over five thousand bushels of marketable apples. Varieties include Grimes Golden Delicious Roman Beauty and Stayman's Winesap. Barker sold part of the crop and sent the rest to Columbus for storage and later sale.

Logan James F. Barker Perry County Maxville

Finger Mutilation Drives Damage Suit Against Bus Company

Logan Oct 6 A finger crushed in a door of a motor bus last August becomes the basis of a $500 damage suit in Judge Harley M. Whitcraft's court. Mrs Grace Donley of New Straitsville sues Elite Motor Bus Company claiming the door shut by driver Ray Nihiser caused the injury. The defense argues plaintiff's negligence. Jury seated includes Mrs Effie Poston and others.

John L. Steady William Wine Oscar Blum Fred Carpenter C. E. Brehm Homer Redick Walter Rutter Guy Hartmann B. Brimmer Homer Hutton

World War Veteran George Clark Buried in Logan

George Clark 38 a World War veteran died in Cincinnati from pneumonia and was brought to his mother's home in Logan. He enlisted July 23 1918 and served until September 1919 including two weeks in the Meuse Argonne battle. Funeral service at 2 pm Tuesday at home with Oak Grove burial and Logan Post Legion military honors.

Logan Post of Legion

Classified Ads and Circulation Notice

Local messenger advertises classified ads and circulation services. Contact Y Milne by phone 272 for obligations and listings.

the Messenger Cal Op. Y. Milne

Five Tickets To Be Voted Election Day

Voters in Logan will receive five tickets at the polls on election day. The municipal ballot lists city candidates followed by the city school board ballot, Falls Township ballot, township judicial ticket, and a Constitutional Amendment. Some townships include bond or special levies such as Benton Township’s physical education building levy at South Bloomingville and other school levies may appear.

Logan Election Board City School Board Falls Township Benton Township South Bloomingville

Three New Fever Cases Reported In Logan Area

Health officials in Logan report one typhoid fever case and two scarlet fever cases. Alma Burt, 26, Gore Route One, ill with typhoid for days, treated at home after transfer from Madison County. Dr. W B Lacock and nurse Margaret Weaver inoculated fourteen contacts in Gore Monday. New scarlet fever cases include Billy Spencer, 12, Carbon Hill, and Donald Lightfoot, Haydenville, sons of local residents.

Logan Health Department Alma Burt Gore Route One Madison County W. B. Lacock Margaret M. Weaver Gore Area Billy Guy Spencer Carbon Hill Donald Wilbur Lightfoot Haydenville

Oil Reserve Under Pressure as Refiners Draw From Storage

Statistics from the Independent Producers Refining Company show Pennsylvania grade crude oil being refined faster than it is produced. September totals: 64,500 barrels produced versus 71,351 refined daily, drawing on reserve. Ohio's average is 6,100 barrels, with Bradford field wells yielding 26,900 barrels daily.

Logan Independent Producers Refining Company Pennsylvania Ohio Bradford

Edward Hamilton Returned to Cleveland on Non Support Warrant

Edward Hamilton of Cleveland was brought back to the city by Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sparnow after Cleveland police arrested him on a non support warrant. His arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday before Magistrate C. T. Stephenson.

Logan Edward Hamilton Cleveland Stanley Sparnow C. T. Stephenson

Logan Chamber Leader Named to Legion Rehabilitation Panel

Barton A. Holl, Logan chamber president, is appointed to the executive committee guiding Ohio American Legion rehabilitation efforts this year. Named by Paul Herbert, Columbus department commander, Holl has served on the rehabilitation committee for two years and now joins two other members. He also serves as Logan Post service officer, helping comrades with claims.

Logan Barton A. Holl Chamber of Commerce American Legion Ohio Paul Herbert Columbus Hall Logan Post

Court of Appeals Declines Suspension in Poling and Sterling

In Logan on October 6 the Court of Appeals for the district acts on two cases Poling and Sterling. The ruling leaves suspensions unresolved and sets stage for further judicial action by the parties involved.

Court of Appeals Sterling

Cherry Trees Bloom in Logan Amid Fire Safety Notes

In Logan’s Hocking County three cherry trees on Fast Hunter Street bloom unevenly. Local court cases involve Fred Poling and Frank Sterling with suspensions tied to upcoming hearings. Nashville schools implement daily fire reports to teach current events and safety. guidance covers ashes storage, fire screens, safe exits, and extinguishers.

Logan Hocking County Henry Jacoby Nashville Fire Department

Fire Prevention Should Be Studied by Every Citizen

A call to universal study of fire prevention, noting waste of life and money from fires, the role of careless handling and faulty chimneys, and the need for education, codes, and civic committees to reduce losses and protect communities.

Fire Department National Board of Fire Underwriters America

Grand Jury To Act In Embezzlement Case At Portsmou

Judge William R. Sprague waited for grand jury action on a $2,115 embezzlement charge against him linked to trips and parties with former court clerk Marguerite Clark Tidd. Tidd, who was found guilty Saturday night, faces a trial on the embezzlement charges. Sprague pleaded not guilty to formal charges and was bound over to the grand jury on a $10,000 bond.

Portsmouth U.P William R. Sprague Municipal Court Marguerite Clark Tidd Tidd Sprague

Canoe Party Tragedy Claims Two Teens on Ohio River

A canoeing party on the Ohio River under an autumn moon drowned Ed Scott 21 and Miss Carrie Barren 17 a high school junior during the outing near Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Ohio River Ed Scott Carrie Barren

Home Drug Co. Offers Liver and Gall Bladder Treatment

A Minneapolis firm advertises literature and a prescription from a recognized specialist for liver and gall bladder trouble. They claim 28 years of gratifying results, money-back guarantee, and urge readers to cut out the ad now.

Write Home Drug Co Masonic Temple Minneapolis Minn

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