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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1931

Page

12

Thirteen Judgments Awarded to Hacking Political Subdivisions

Thirteen judgments were rendered in Common Court by Judge Harley M Whitcraft on default of appearance. The cases were brought by county political subdivisions against officials of the defunct First Rempel National Bank. Amounts listed include Marion Township 1581, Good Hope Township 2673.66, Washington Township 1562.20, Falls Township 2770.77, Board of Education Gore 172.79, Logan 1159.57, Marion Township 2576.98, Falls Township 4477.50, Haydenville 145.24, Washington Township 31, Good Hope Township 88, Oreville 608.73.

Prustees Marion Township Good Hope Washgton Falls Township Board of Education Gore Logan Marion Haydenville Washington Township Good Hope Township Oreville

Gliders Organize in Logan to Soar Near Rockbridge

The Hocking Valley Gliders Club forms in Logan with four members Robert Lehman Haugh Little Richard Manter and Charles Disbennett. They bought a glider Evans Glider and made five flights each Sunday near Rockbridge with elevations over 25 feet. They used an automobile for traction on slippery ground and plan to move operations closer to the city next Sunday.

Logan, Oct. M Hocking Valley

Laurelville PTA Elects Leaders as Tax Vote Nears

In Laurelville Logan October 14 Mrs Maude Bowers was named president and Frank Cox vice president at a PTA meeting. Superintendent J W Coleman spoke on the November school tax levy and its role in state aid distribution. Music featured Me in Harburger performing three violin solos with Frances McClelland as accompanist.

Frances McClelland Laurelville

Health Report Logan September Communicable Diseases

Logan health officials report 46 communicable disease cases for September led by scarlet fever with 38 total cases and up to 27 active at once. Other illnesses include mumps three venereal two typhoid one measles one and tuberculosis one, with seven cases in Logan district and six scarlet fever cases.

Logan Health Department

Sherlocks Suffer Injuries in Findlay Auto Crash

In Findlay last Thursday an accident involving two vehicles left Mr. and Mrs. James Sherlock and their sons Edward and James Jr. injured. James Sherlock had a deep forehead cut. Mrs. Sherlock and the boys sustained cuts from flying glass. They were treated at a Findlay hospital. The Sherlocks formerly resided in Logan.

Mogan Findlay James Sherlock Edward James, Jr Sherk

Classified and Circulation Contacts at The Messenger

Local readers are directed to contact D. Y. Milne at phone 272 for classified ads and circulation matters. Clinton Webb reports on staff correspondence and society notes, with a reminder exchange for readers to reach the circulation desk via 6024.

Clinton Webb Your 6024 The Messenger D. Y. Milne

Depositors Gather As Bank Doors Open

Logan and Hocking County residents gathered downtown early Tuesday to receive 20 percent dividend checks from the First Rempel National Bank as receiver C A Jones planned further asset liquidation. The total dividend ranged from 125000 to 150000 dollars, with more deposits arriving hours before opening and more payments anticipated soon after.

Logan Hocking County First Rempel National Bank C. A. Jones Jones

Apple tree shows a second blossom crop in Logan

In Logan on October 14, Mrs Flora Chidister at 1131 West Hunter Street reports her apple tree is blooming a second time this season. A few more frosty nights may force nature to abandon the effort.

Logan Flora Chidister West Hunter Street

Conkle Prize Daughter Birth in Logan

Mr and Mrs Delbert Conkle announce the birth of a daughter Tuesday morning at their home on Zanesville Avenue in Logan.

Logan Delbert Conkle Zanesville Avenue

Eastern Star Sewing Circle to Hold Fall Meeting at Masonic Hall

Logan records the initial fall meeting of the Eastern Star Sewing Circle at the Masonic Hall on Thursday evening. A six o'clock picnic supper will start the event as members gather to plan the winter season program.

Logan Eastern Star Sewing Circle Masonic Hall

Logan High Eyes St Marys for Open Date Football

Logan High School officials announced a contract offer to St Marys High of Lancaster to fill the cancelled New Sof ton game. If signed, St Marys will visit in late October with possible dates October 28 or 29, extending three home games for local fans.

Logan Logan High School Athletic Association St. Marys High of Lancaster St. Marys New Boston Ohio Middleport Crooksville Athens Pomeroy Gallipolis Nelsonville

Haydenville Man Ordered to Report for Arraignment

Paul filter of Haydenville is ordered to report in Logan for arraignment before a local magistrate Thursday. His arrest stems from an investigation by Deputy Sheriff Stanley Sparnow into a wreck on Union Furnace Road last week and a charge of intoxication has been prepared.

Logan Paul ‘Ilter Haydenville Stanley Sparnow Union Furnace Road

Mrs Roy Tracy Undergoes Goiter Surgery in Columbus

Mrs Roy Tracy of Hill Street underwent a surgical operation for goiter at a Columbus hospital Monday. Her condition Tuesday was reported as satisfactory. Mrs Tracy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Elder of near Logan. Mr and Mrs Elder accompanied Mrs Tracy to Columbus for the operation.

Logan Roy Tracy Hill Street Columbus

Welfare conference drew about one thousand delegates

Logan reports the Ohio Welfare Conference at Akron was highly successful with around 1000 delegates from across the state. Miss Margaret Lutz of Logan was re elected chairwoman of the rural round table division. The meeting discussed county as the social unit, with calls for county administration to improve service and efficiency.

Logan Hocking County Ohio Welfare Akron Ohio Margaret Lutz Round Table Jennie Thompson W. S. Yaw Minnerene Burke

Wright Home Hosts Otterbein Guild Evening

Misses Madge and Faith Wright and Gladys Campbell hosted the Otterbein Guild at the Wright home on Thursday. The lesson topic was The Lure of Wisdom, with a prelude Holy Spirit played by Dorothy Kitchen. Devotionals were led by reader Maxine Marks, assisted by Phyllis Brown Lois and Helen Bright. Mrs Peters spoke on John 3 16 and Bible translations across races. Madge and Faith Wright performed My Mother's Bible as a duet. Catherine Stoughton presented The History of the Evangel and five girls acted in a play There s a Birthday In the Air.

Madge Faith Wright Gladys Campbell Wright Otterbein Guild Dorothy Kitchen Maxine Marks Phyllis Brown Lois Helen Bright Catherine Stoughton

Funeral notices and obituaries from Albany area

Albany R. D. No. 1 Mrs. Hartman attended the funeral of her father Charley Tom at the Townhouse. Genevieve Curtis 13 died at Mt. Pleasant Michigan after months of heart trouble and rheumatism. body brought to Albany for funeral at Albany M. E. Church. burial Hebbardsville Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Alva Collins and

Robert Hartman East Fultonham Charley Tom Genevieve A. L. Curtis Mt. Pleasant Mich Albany DD. E. Allen Albany M. E E. B. Dean Hebbardsville Alva Collins

Sunday Visits and Family Gatherings Reported Across Town

A series of family visits and social gatherings is noted. Alva Jr. of Union Ridge stayed with brother G. W. Collins. Charley Tom’s funeral services were attended by Frank and Alice McLain plus the Berry and Gilham families. Mrs. Sam Scott visited her Nichols relatives. Marjorie Knowlton vacationed with Aunt Libbie Reeves. Hazel Hawk and friends enjoyed a weekend with Oscar Hawk’s family. A. L. Curtis family departed for Mt. Pleasant Michigan after a midweek stay. Grace Masters of Athens State Hospital is with her mother Lona Masters.

Alva Jr Union Ridge G. W. Collins Frank Alice McLain Wales Mills Charley Tom Townhouse Frank Gilham Athens Henry Berry Columbus Roy Gilham Sam Scott Silas Nichols the Plains Marjorie Knowlton Lookout Libbie Reeves Carpenter Hazel Hawk Mary Louise Nagle Helen Cullins Oscar Hawk A. L. Curtis Mt. Pleasant Mich Grace Masters Athens State Hospital Lona Masters

Mrs Mayure Visits Mr and Mrs Nicholas in Jackson

Mrs Charles Mayure of Jackson spent the week end with Mr Raymond Nicholas and Mrs Nicholas.

Charles Mayure of Jackson Raymond Nicholas

Local residents enjoy weekend visits and gatherings

Misses Mary Ellen Smock and Margaret Winters of Newark spent the weekend with relatives. John Able and Crooksville mother visited relatives and Fred Peterson. Mary Ann Griffeth and Raymond Nichols announced their marriage in Greenup Kentucky on July 13. Various other guests and attendees visited family, church events, and a post-noon gathering included several named locals in Shawnee and Corning.

Mary Ellen Smock Margaret Winters Newark John Able Crooksville Fred Peterson Raymond Nicholas Ohio University Mary Ann Griffeth Greenup Wesley Severance Zanesville Carl Humphrey New Lexington J. A. Severance McCuneville Rosetta Gaver Clarence Griffeth Stanley Griffeth Columbus Jonah Griffith Harry Hughes Somerset Rosetta Peterson Cecelia Hammond Geo. Beacock John Bath Hemlock Thelma Thompson

Olive Tablets Advertised By Dr Edwards

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims the tablets improve skin tone and energy by stimulating liver and bowels and easing constipation. Prices listed are 15c 30c and 60c with millions of boxes sold yearly.

Dr. Edwards

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hacking Political Subdivisions RP. T. A. Association Rempel Bank Miles Pieteres St. Marys School Miss Lutz Audra Trimmer Mary Coakley Elizabeth Stoughton Madam Evangel Elia Lemon Grace Deible Madge Wright Mission School Ponce Porto Rico Ruby Huffines Lois Lee Unger R. D. No the Colonial Finance Co N. Court St Dial D. Zenner Company Brown Kid F. J. Beasley Co D. Zenner Co Athens Steam Laundry Romeos Mrs. Ansel Smock Marys Winters Agatha Treadwell Josephine Hatem Veronica Whorie Shawnee Jig Rogers Terry Hennessy Shorty Sicilian Bernie Bell Leonard Brashares Corning Housewives Inis
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