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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1926

Page

7

Births Surpass Deaths in Hocking County in September

Logan, Oct. 8. Births outweighed deaths in Hocking county for September by 22 to 19 per figures from the health department. The report notes seven deaths of people over fifty and four infants died, nine cases of communicable diseases including typhoid fever, mumps, scarlet fever and tuberculosis, mostly in rural areas. Thirteen boy births and nine girl births were recorded.

Logan Hocking County Health Department

Timber attachment hinders rope crossing act noted

The report notes the rope is in good condition but timbers are poorly attached, making the crossing a real athletic feat. It also mentions a plentiful supply of black walnuts this year and addresses youngsters.

Nut Kernels Demand Promotes Price and Care

The text notes older and newer kernels can be profitable to gather and process. Prices reach about 1.27 dollars per pound. Producers should avoid freezing and cracking until dry, keeping the kernel in a closed can for cleanliness. Candy makers and ice cream factories use large quantities of these kernels.

Appeals Court Reviews Four Cases In Logan Session

The Ohio appellate court in Logan met Wednesday and submitted four cases. Three motions were heard, three were passed, and four were continued. Matters included Hocking county war relief funds, quo warranto action by Joseph W. Coleman versus George W. Christman, Logan Clay Product Company versus the city of Logan and others, with motions heard in the Davis, Davis, and Sadie E. Johnson versus Benton Township Board of Education suit.

Logan Hocking County War Relief Joseph W. Coleman George W. Christman Logan Clay Product Company Robert W. Davis Charles Davis Sadie E. Johnson Board of Education Benton Township

Bridge Party Honors Held By Logan Hostess

Forty guests gathered Wednesday evening as Mrs. C. E. Yontz hosted a bridge party on Mount street for her daughter Mrs. T. H. De Lap of Richmond California. Honors went to Mrs. Len Showalter Miss Emma Floyd Mrs. James Ditto and Mrs. Robert Johnston. Out of town guests included Mrs. James Ditto Lancaster Mrs. Farry Yontz Columbus Mrs. Miller and Miss Kate Keller Lancaster Mrs. Shotwell Columbus and Mrs. Robert Johnston Titusville Pennsylvania.

Columbus Miller Kate Keller Lancaster Shotwell Robert Johnston Titusville

Special Lodge Meeting in Nelsonville Friday

Nelsonville notes a Philadorian lodge special meeting Friday evening with the B A degree to be conferred. Personal mentions include Gene Pritchard in Columbus, Mrs Ada Hohenadell in Columbus, and Dr Henry Crawford of Cleveland visiting family. Ed Love Jr returns home from Columbus as Miss Irene McDowell and Mr Ed Juniper attend a district missionary meeting in Gallipolis.

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge Gene Pritchard Columb William Morgan Spen Columbus Henry Crawford Cleveland Flossie Crawford Ada Hohenadell Stella BE. Kline Chiildren Pottsville T. J. Beam Kline Meam Ed Love, Jr Irene McDowell Ed Juniper Distri Gallipolis Jack Martin Blankenship New Straitsville Wilfred Grose Lumbus

Nelsonville churches schedule full of services and events

Nelsonville churches list Sunday school at 9 and 10 30 morning worship in several houses of worship. First Methodist Episcopal Epworth League at 6 30 Epworth adult group 6 30 Evening worship The Presbyterian hosts programs with sermons Nicodemus at Night and Father’s Business Christian church and community events include Bible classes and a 2 30 meeting for Athens county pastors at the Nelsonville Christian church October 17 Homecoming and dedication.

Nelsonville First Methodist L. Morrell Charles Poston Ciy Union Church Surday Secur First Presbyterian Church John Livy Evans Bable Heffner J. W. Scott Usic Christian Endeavor Mary Lou Hudson Nicodemus Chas. Poston Christian Church C. J. Howearth Bible School Christian Churches of Athens County

Portsmouth man killed in Kentucky crash

Andrew McRoberts, 34, of Portsmouth Ohio, died when his car left the road and plunged over a wall and overturned in Paris Kentucky. Fount Hardin, also of Portsmouth, was held for driving while intoxicated.

Paris Andrew McRoberts Portsmouth Ohio Fount Hardin

Seidenfeld Heads to Convention in Logan

Logan October 8 Louis Seidenfeld from Murray City traveled to Logan to attend a session on the Hocking County relief fund case, appearing Wednesday to hear proceedings before officials.

Logan Louis Seidenfeld Murray City Hockine County Relict Fund

Foot Bridge Over Hocking River at Dover Declared Dilapidated

The foot bridge spanning the Hocking River at Dover has fallen into disrepair, with authorities labeling it dilapidated and unsafe for public use. Repairs or replacement are under consideration by local officials.

Hocking River Dover

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