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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1930

Page

5

Fire Hazards in Home Highlighted by Logan Rotary

Logan Ohio October report on Fire Prevention Week notes hazards in homes including faulty wiring, close furnace pipes, open and pipeless stoves, overheated appliances and dangerous materials like naphtha and gasoline. A. D. Harris urges stricter state rules and training programs to aid small towns in fire safety efforts.

Logan Logan Rotary Club Hocking County A. D. Harris Harris Walter Nixon Ohio

Kraft Fined After Guilty Plea To Assault Charge

Fred Kraft of Rockbridge pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Hocking County Court. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and ordered to serve 90 days in jail. Kraft was the first October Grand Jury defendant arraigned. the assault occurred during the Korn Karnival near Rockbridge with Thurman Cummins as the victim.

Rockbridge Logan Fred Kraft Hocking County Kraft Thurman Cummins Cummins

Heller Fined After Auto Crash Near Coonville

Cecil F. Heller of Coonville was found guilty by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft after a hearing on October 10. He received a $100 fine plus costs and was remanded to the County Jail in lieu of the fine. An automobile accident on September 11 near Coonville led to the discovery of whisky discarded at the scene and a possession charge.

Logan Harley M. Whitcraft Cecil F. Heller Coonville Heller

Couple Weds in Butler Kentucky Snapped Here

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ruth Mundy and Charles Disbennet, both of this city, took place last Saturday in Butler Kentucky. Rev Watts of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiated. Ruth Mundy is daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Mundy and a Logan High School graduate now at Buckeye State Business College in Columbus. Charles Disbennet is son of Mrs William Disbennet and was an Ohio State University student last year.

Logan Ruth Mundy Charles Disbennet Butler Watts Methodist Episcopal Church Samuel Mundy Logan High School Buckeye State Business College Columbus William Disbennet Ohio State University

Morris to Talk Logan Dedication at Gibisonville Gym

George M. Morris of the State Department of Education will speak at the Gibisonville gym dedication next Thursday. Janet White leads a community song with two student musical numbers. The program includes two basketball games at 4 p.m. and a 6:30 p.m. picnic dinner.

Social Functions Highlight U Go I Go Club and Sister Susies

The U Go I Go Club met Tuesday at Mrs Judson Shriner home with bridge and lunch. Guests included Mrs Floyd Duffy Mrs John Buntz and Miss Grace Shriner. Mrs Frank Brown hosted Sister Susies Club on West Main Street with lunch. Junior Tourists met at Miss Marie Kleinschmidt home as Mrs Hugh Meldrim reviewed Life of Lord Byron by Andre Maurois with Byron poems during roll call. New members named: Mrs Walter Prather Mrs Fred Burchfield Mrs John Lee Mrs George Watson and Miss Hazel Cooke. Refreshments followed.

Judson Shriner Floyd Duffy John Buntz Grace Shriner Frank Brown Sister Susies Club West Main Street Marie Kleinschmidt Hugh Meldrim Lord Byron Andre Maurois Byron Walter Prather Fred Burchfield John Lee George Watson Hazel Cooke

Salesman Struck by Brick and Robbed in Ohio Incident

Frank Tipton, Jewel Tea salesman from Logan, was attacked Wednesday night in Maple Street, struck with a brick, and robbed of about $180 in receipts. He lay unconscious in his garage until neighbors found him. police collect a blood-stained brick for prints and investigate.

Logan Frank Tipton The Jewel Tea Company Maple Street New Straitsville Tipton Charles Notestone Francis Toole

Among Our Selves Club Luncheon at Mrs Spears Home

Members of the Among Our Selves Club held a 1 PM luncheon at Mrs. A T Spears home with autumnal flowers and painted place cards. Mrs. Spears aided by daughter Mrs Sellers and Mrs O G Whitener hosted. Mrs George Wonn presented Simple Facts About Local Politics and roll call answers titled Where Are Those and Why. Mrs R R Lanning sang Negro spirituals and accompanied herself. Guests included Mrs Lanning, Mrs Sellers and Anna Virginia, and Mrs Effie Barton of Independence Kansas.

Among Ourselves Club A. T. Spears Wonn R. R. Lanning Lanning Sellers Anna Virginia Effie Barton Independence Kan

Farewell Supper for Syracuse Visitors Held in City

A farewell supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Funk honored Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Crouch of Syracuse New York who, after a ten day visit with local relatives including W. H. Funk, departed Tuesday evening. Immediate family members attended as guests.

Roy Funk Lewis Crouch Syracuse N. Y W. H. Funk Funk

Mrs. Jones Named Assistant Inspector in Women Relief Corps

Logan reports Mrs. Samuel Jones of this city has been named assistant inspector of Women Relief Corps and assigned inspection work covering six counties Morgan Athens Washington Noble Lawrence and Gallia.

Logan Samuel Jones Women's Relief Corps Morgan Athens Washington Noble Lawrence Gallia

Colorado Senate Candidates Face Voters in November

Rival senatorial candidates George H. Shaw the Republican nominee and Edward P. Costigan the Democratic nominee are pictured above and below as they prepare to compete for Colorado voters in November.

Colorado George H. Shaw Edward P. Costigan

Bowling League Scores From Wednesday Night Play

In Logan on Wednesday, Lumber Supply beat Lohr’s Barbers three straight. Grooms Druggists won 2 of 3 against Moore Restaurant. Weinrich on the Grooms tallied 620 for the night with a 223 in his final game. St. Clair of the Lumbermen posted 622 with a 248 in his second game.

Logan Lumber Supply

Funeral services held for Mrs. Lelia Trowbridge in Logan

Funeral services were conducted at United Brethren Church for Mrs. Lelia Trowbridge 31 who died Monday after a cancer illness. She was the wife of Park Trowbridge and mother of two boys ages five and seven. Rev. B C Peters led the service and burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Sesquicentennial marks Piqua Battle program at Clark Park

Open Park Springfield hosts a history pageant a sham battle and the dedication of George Rogers Clark State Park four miles south as part of the Battle of Piqua Sesquicentennial. Vice President Charles C. Curtis paid tribute to Daniel Boone Clark and other pioneers at a dinner at Masonic Temple.

Springfield U.pr George Rogers Clark State Park Piqua Clark Daniel Boone Great Northwest Charles C. Curtis Masonic Temple

Favorable Atlantic Weather Reported by Air Ministry

The Air Ministry said favorable weather favored ocean fliers from mid Atlantic to the British Isles as of today October 10.

London Mid. Atlantic British Isles Air Ministry Ocean Fliers

High School Party At Gym Tonight At Athens High

An all school event for seniors and faculty runs 8 30 to 11 30 pm in the Athens High School gym. Entertainment includes miniature golf ping pong bridge and dancing with the orchestra pit marked by overalls and taw papers for decorations.

Athens High School Helen Drake Julia Bogle Gerald King John Cline Leland Wilson Mary K. Blackburn Faye Tom Denver Rowland Marion Borges John Poite Arabelle Chute Paul Powers Margaret Haskina Leoni McCoy Marvin Wood Bob Littler Frances’ Pierre

Ottawa County News joins Ohio News Inc

The Ottawa County News Demeert, published since 1867 as Ottawa County's oldest weekly, becomes part of Ohio News Inc., a network of 25 county seats.

Port Clinton Ottawa County Ohio News Incorporation Ohie

Unusual brood of quail-sized chicks hatch at Hartman home

The Hartmans near Beaumont on The Plains Road report a White Rock pullet at 18 weeks began laying and produced 16 eggs from which four tiny quail-sized chicks hatched. The brood is thriving as autumn coolness is kept at bay with protection on the Gil Hartman farm near the large Indian Mound.

the Plains Ralph Hartman Beaumont Plains Road Hartmans Hartmanasa Gil Hartman

Hocking Street Sunday School and Services Schedule

Morning worship at 8 30. Young People's meeting at 7. Evening service at 7 44. Pram and Prayer Service Wednesday. Rev. Calvin of Hanes Ravenna will speak at Sunday services.

Calvin of Hanes Ravenna Will Apeak

Presbyterian Church Announces Weekly Services and Meetings

The Rev Abbott Wilcox leads morning Bible School and worship with Miss Hankey directing student activities. Organists Mr Longstreet and Mr Saylor, Music Director Mr Giauque. Westminster Council 5 pm, youth supper 6 pm, vesper discussion on belonging to a fraternity. Women's Missionary Society meets Tuesday 2:30. No evening service.

Abbott ¥. Wilcox Raby Meee Longstreet Saylor Giauque Bible School Olassen Miss Hankey Oberammergau W. 8. Chammertsfelder T. A. Copeland Mise Ruby Hankey Westminster Council Women's Missional Society

Church of Christ Services at No 4 Stimson Avenue

The Church of Christ meets at No 4 Stimson Avenue in Raat Athena. Services include 9:30 Bible study lesson on Ephesians, 10:30 singing prayers and Bible teachings with communion.

Church OF Christ Stimson Raat Athena

First Pree Methodist Culkoch Church Service Schedule

The Rev Joel H H Webb, pastor, leads Lord's Day Bible School at 8 am with preaching and worship at 10 am. Prayer and sweep meeting at 7 20 pm and church prayer meeting on Thursday at 7 30 pm at Stimson Ave and Campbell St.

Culkoch Stimson Ave Campbell St Joel HH Webb Lord's Day Bible School

Sunday Service At Canaanville Church

The note lists a Sunday service at 7:20 p.m. at Canaanville Church with M. Crawford as superintendent. It mentions a New England service on Saturday and an 6 a serve time, though details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Canaanville Church Creas M. Crawford New England

Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Service Notice

Sunday school at 10 30 am with Reverend McClure preaching. First visit of pastor Behinger and midweek service planned.

Heath Methodist Episcopal Biehinger Miller Perin Ng McCiure

Ratriations? Unclear event headline not provided

Community notice lists a church service and youth program with a sermon on a missed chance. A meeting is scheduled Wednesday at 7 p.m. for the youth council and related activities at the church.

Strat Sihoatons Lermenate Menior B. Y. P. U

Fourchurch Evengs and Sunday Schedule Notice

Theophil Mehl serves as superintendent of Sunday School at 8 a m. Martin Sch is superintendent for morning worship at 10 90. A German service is planned with evening worship at 7 30. Choir will perform the anthem. Youth meeting at 1 p m.

Evangels Ana Terian Theophil Mehl Min Faynday I Martensch Pred Richards Proneme

Rewaree Aceio Lord's Day Service Schedule

Sunday activities include prayer and fellowship in the morning, preaching and worship in the late afternoon, and a Wednesday evening service with officer installation. The schedule lists times and locations for the congregation’s week.

666 Believes a Headache of Neuralgia in 20 Minutes

A note reads that 666 believes neuralgia headache relief occurs in twenty minutes and that a cold is checked on the first day while Mataria is checked on the third day.

Mataria

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