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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1931
Page
10
Logan police seek a dope addict after a burglary at Krieg Pharmacy Sunday evening before nine o clock. Entry was gained by removing an iron coal chute cover to reach the basement and force a lock. Morphine and codeine were taken. about 80 dollars was left. Patrolman C L Notestone discovered the break during a nine o clock round.
A silver cup was awarded to the Southern Division of the Ohio Power Company for no accidents in the division last month. Logan district crew earned an honor tag for thirty months without an incident. Don Cox and James Rees are crew members.
In Logan on October 13 Lester and Ex ward Cavinee of Perry Township pleaded not guilty to possessing equipment for liquor production. Bond set at 500 for grand jury action after arraignment before Magistrate C T Stephens. Constable George H Spang arrested them, Sheriff Sel Ellinger ill. A 100 gallon still with cells and mash were seized.
Local staff correspondent Clinton Webb notes classified and circulation ads for The Messenger. Readers are urged to contact Dr. Y Milne at phone 272 for services related to classified listings and circulation matters.
Logan Oct 13 A group of bond holders bid 89 700 for the Knights of Pythias Building and their bid was accepted. L F Hammond represented the buyers described as about four purchasers of bonds and security endorsers. A meeting was held to organize management transfer with Harry L Smith serving as receiver and continuing briefly in charge before new management is named.
Preparations are under way for the Rockbridge United Brethren Church fourth anniversary program on Sunday November 1 announced by Rev H B Welch. Principal speakers include Judge Harley M Whitcraft Rev Arthur B Cox Westerville district superintendent Dr W E Snyder Dayton editor of the church paper and BE Neading Circleville conference treasurer. Arrangements also are being made for the Enterprise United Brethren Church anniversary in the Rockbridge parish.
In Logan on a Saturday Dorothy Derr and Mrs. Charles Derr displayed two-stemmed dahlias showing mixed colors purple pink white and purple red shades. Mrs Derr’s flowers grew as twins on one stem. A second note from Marion Township reports cherry trees blooming with stems already setting small fruit.
Structural work at the local Ohio Power Company substation was repainted and all equipment overhauled during the last week by a crew from division headquarters at Newark.
Logan residents engage in a midweek program at the First Presbyterian Church led by Rev. H. L. Geddes. The third session of the series on Persuasive Evangelism is slated for this Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Sumner Martin announce the birth of a daughter at their West Main Street home on Sunday morning. Grandparents include Mrs. Frank Brown Sr and Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Martin.
Logan October 13. Clarence Christy of Buchtel and James Bruce of Alabama escaped from Hocking County Jail Sunday evening. Christy, serving for copper wire theft, previously tried to escape with a wooden key. Bruce had been jailed Saturday on a liquor law violation after a fine of 150 dollars and costs. Christy allegedly took a pair of shoes belonging to prisoner George Ramsey.
In the Ewing Grange exhibit at the 4-H Club Fair a plate of Kentucky Black George apples from the Willasuz orchard near Haydenville drew attention. The fruits show a near black rind and rich yellow flesh, with the only known tree in the Robey orchard. Plan to propagate via cuttings and grafting this fall.
Logan police report James Bruce of Alabama pleaded guilty to possessing in toxicants and was fined 150 dollars plus costs by Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. He was jailed for nonpayment. Companion Joe King was acquitted of transporting liquor after trial. Deputies Joe Farbearn and Stanley Sparnon arrested them two weeks earlier.
Logan health commissioner Dr. W B Lacock said another diphtheria case emerged Monday in Laurelville. The latest victim is Miss Jereidene Arnedge. A second case appeared Saturday in the family of B M Henderson of East Pike Run near the village.
Rev. W H Christian told First Presbyterian during Fellowship Week that the world is tired and sick of ecclesiastic and religious authorities. He preached Life's Greatest Experience from Acts 26 19, urging Christ’s preaching conviction and conversion as a cure to current world conditions. He cited Saul’s vision as example of faith obedience and noted many in the church need conversion. The service began with a solo and choir, with Mrs Lucy E Bowen on organ.
John M. Spring aged 22 a farmer from Roseville and Mary Fay Kern aged 19 from Ward Township have married. Both are children of named parents. Kern’s twin sister recently joined Spring’s brother in marriage within the last four years.
Announcement from local churches outlines a County W C T U convention to be held at the Methodist Episcopal Church next Thursday with morning and afternoon sessions and Mrs. Russell Berlin presiding.
The Janssens create a craftsman style homestead with natural stone steps leading to an outdoor living area built on a rock overhang. A stone railing and a natural fireplace anchor the rear, while a north meadow becomes a potential amphitheater for future pageants and concerts. Professor Janssen designed and built much of the home and sourced materials.
The Zep pelin Akron lifted from the airdock at 6 40 a m and aims to test speed on an all day flight. Ground crew reported back at 4 45 p m with no announced course for the mission.
An advertisement touts Tysmol as a penetrating emollient to relieve neuritis neuralgia sciatica and rheumatic pains. It claims quick nerve relief from the back of the neck to the toes with reduced soreness stiffness and numbness, urging readers to buy at Cline Pharmacy.
Soothing ZEMO relieves itching burning eczema used in thousands of homes for twenty years. It stops itching draws out heat and sting helps clear rashes ringworm pimples and scalp irritations. Extra Strength for chronic cases. All dealers price $1.00 or $1.25.
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