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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1931

Page

14

Sanitary inspector proposed for Hock County

In Logan on October 9 the City and County Boards discussed hiring a federal sanitary inspector for the coming year. Dr Shaffer and Mr Miller from the State Health Department and U S Public Health Service were present to assess county needs. The decision favored the inspector, funded by the Federal Government under drought relief provisions. Health Commissioner W B Lacock reported September deaths in nineteen cases, led by heart and blood vessel diseases, with four accidental deaths and single cases of tuberculosis pyemia stillbirth nephritis bowel obstruction cancer and encephalitis.

Logan Hock County Shaffer State Department of Health Miller Ted States Public Health Service W. B. Lacock

Bridge Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Harden Home

Members of the Chummy Bridge Club gathered at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Harden in South Logan Tuesday evening. Attendees included Alfred Lanning, Charles Huffman, Joe Walburn, Lawrence Adcock, Claude Bright, Ross Adcock, and Mr. Harden, Logan and Don Solon of Murray City. After a 6 o'clock dinner the group played bridge with high honors claimed by Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Adcock.

Chummy Bridge Club Lawrence Harden South Logan Alfred Lanning Charles Huffman Joe Walburn Lawrence Adcock Claude Bright Ross Adcock

Messenger Classifieds and Circulation Contact

Local readers are invited to send society notes and notices to Clinton Webb. Classified ads for The Messenger or circulation items should be directed to D. Y. Milne at phone number 272.

Clinton Webb Your 6024 Messenger D. Y. Milne

Falls Township Woman Severely Injured in Stair Fall

Logan report states Mrs. August Hilderbrandt, 68, was seriously injured at 1 30 a m Thursday when she fell while turning off an electric light at her Falls Township home. She suffered a fracture of the right arm and a severe head injury with probable internal injuries. She was taken to Cherrington Hospital for treatment. family notes her ill health in recent weeks and hopes for recovery.

Logan August Hilderbrandt Falls Township Cherrington Hospital

William Messer Recovered From Fractured Skull Injury

Logan report notes William Messer from Benna Vista has returned home from Cherrington Hospital after a skull fracture from a late fight at South Perry. Also, Mrs Sant Dalton of Logan is receiving hospital treatment for blood poisoning in her hand. Mrs Charles Buckingham of Union Furnace and Mrs Stanley Clary of Nelsonville were admitted for observation and treatment.

Logan William Messer Benna Vista South Perry Cherrington Hospital Messer Sant Dalton Charles Buckingham Union Furnace Stanley Clary Nelsonville

Scarlet Fever Outbreak Reported Quiet in Logan and Rural Districts

Dr. W. B. Lacock reports Logan scarlet fever outbreak curbed with seven cases under quarantine. Rural areas show 24 cases, with two families having six and four cases. Most infections are mild and no deaths so far. prompt recognition remains crucial for containment. Two Perry Township cases noted.

Logan W. B. Lacock Perry Township

Auxiliary Unit to Logan Post to Install Officers

Logan Oct 9 The Auxiliary Unit to Logan Post American Legion will install officers Monday evening. A business session will precede a lunch and a large attendance is expected. Mrs George W Hall will succeed Mrs Lucy Nill as president.

Logan American Legion George W. Hall Lucy Nill

Death of John Weible From Monoxide Gas Poisoning

Relatives in Logan learn of the Cleveland death of John Weible formerly of the city. He was preparing a car trip to Wellston when monoxide gas exposure occurred while he worked on his car in a garage.

Logan Cleveland John Weible Weible Wellston

Independent gas firm rep attends API Code Committee meeting

R. R. Lanning represented an independent company at a Columbus Code Committee meeting of the American Petroleum Institute. He is the sole representative of an independent firm on the committee. The board discussed topics related to third-class gasoline.

Logan R. R. Lanning Columbus American Petroleum Institute

Band To Accompany Team to Lancaster

Logan High School will be supported by the American Legion Band when the team travels to Lancaster for the annual football clash. The band and a large delegation of fans will accompany the squad including players from first string to substitutes.

Lancaster American Legion Band

John Backus Held on Non Support Charge

Logan, Oct. 9. John Backus was arrested in this city Wednesday evening by Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn on request of Athens County officials. He is wanted there on a non support charge.

Logan John Backus Joe Farbearn Athens County

Reserves Scrimmage as Varsity Prepares for Lancaster

Downtown fans chartered a bus to attend the Lancaster game. Light practice sessions were held midweek to keep the team in good physical condition. Coach John Longley graded the Reserves with a two-team scrimmage while the Varsity eased up.

Lancaster John Longley

Breen Hosts Evening Gathering at North Mulberry Street

Mr and Mrs Charles Breen entertained at their North Mulberry Street home on Wednesday evening for a social gathering. Guests included local residents and neighbors enjoying light refreshments and conversation in a cordial, informal setting.

Mrs Charles Breen North Mulberry Street

Fortnightly Club Bridge Session Hosts Guests

Members of the Fortnightly Club enjoyed a bridge session with light refreshments served at the close. Guests included Mrs. James Krieg and Miss Ada Krieg.

James Krieg Ada Krieg

Logan Delegates to Attend Fall Conference

Delegates from the Logan Post of the American Legion will attend the Fall Conference of District 8 at Pomeroy. It is understood Civil War and Spanish American War veterans will be the Legionnaires guests at the conference. Continued on Page 9

Logan American Legion Pomeroy Legionnaires

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