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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1931
Page
8
Logan City officials, led by Service Director Fred C. Bive ry, plan talks with Ohio Power Co to secure lower electric rates. The move aims to ease city finances while city departments face tight revenues.
Service Director Fred C. Shivety reports that 122 city payroll workers were employed last month under the stagger system. Of these, 74 were assigned to the poor fund relief labor, with tasks at Oak Grove Cemetery, Goose Creek channel cleanup, and earth removal from the gravel pit. Paving at Oak Grove Cemetery's main entrance north to the lower circle was completed and will resume when funds allow.
Logan attendance edged toward a record but fell short at Lancaster Friday. A total of 194 paid admissions were recorded, with the Lancaster Newark game last year drawing 2,018. Logan High Athletic Association oversaw ticket sales.
Floyd Nixon underwent an immediate operation at Cherrington Hospital after arriving Tuesday evening forhernia treatment. Mrs. August Hilderbrand left hospital after fracturing her right arm in a fall at home last week. Mrs. Leland I Krieg and infant daughter returned home to Melonville on Tuesday. J P Shaw of Southingville is expected to fully recover from an appendectomy. Homer Hartley and wife announce the birth of a son at the hospital Tuesday.
County and city officials decide that prisoners sentenced to hard labor should be placed to work during their incarceration. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft advocated the policy, and recent actions by commissioners put prisoners under courthouse supervision. Critics say it limits unemployed labor, but officials argue labor pays no cash wages and saves money for public works.
Rockbridge Parent-Teacher Association met Tuesday to decide if the high school physical education building should be used by the Manual Training Department. They leased a room in Red Men Hall to house the work, avoiding disruption to basketball. Dr. W B Lacock urged immunization against diphtheria, receiving support contingent on parental consent. New principal W C C Watson spoke on school matters and goals for the year. Grace Orr led group singing.
Water rents for the half year reach the City Auditor's office with many accounts unpaid. Delinquencies mean water service may be discontinued at month end.
Ranger S. A. Reichsley said 1 540 visitors came to Old Man's Cave on Sunday while 4 percent were there Monday, indicating not all patrons visit on Sundays.
A delegation from Logan Schools plans to attend the Teachers Meeting in Athens on October 2 and 3. George E. Carr and Fred B. Burchfield, senior high principal, will lead the group.
A promotional piece outlines daily bowel regimen habits including water intake and regular timing, praising Edwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative. It claims improved digestion, clearer tongue, less fatigue, and better sleep with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, available in generous bottles at drugstores.
Court records show judgments granted against Logan Bank and related entities. Receivers reported several sums tied to bonds and Pebble fonts. sales confirmations and deeds issued. cases involved First Rempel Schoolback and Shaw Manufacturing Company. Sale actions occurred over two days with sheriff’s sales and allocations to Home Savings Association and Betelia Cana et al.
Logan reports an attempted burglary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank EB Roush on Route 31 just after midnight. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbeans investigated but found no one.
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft granted a new trial to Lee Morrie after arguments in the long-running case. Morrie was previously convicted by a jury on a charge involving a minor child, but the court found the verdict not sustained by sufficient weight of evidence. No reassignment of the case has been made.
On Clark Street in New Straitsville two cherry trees were reported doomed near the Keeler property. Florence Peerger of Columbus visited with her caravan over the weekend. Mr and Mrs George Spurgeon celebrated their wedding last week. A family dinner was held for Mr Spurgeon, Mrs Spurgeon, and others with local residents in attendance.
Gen Bo Bos and family move to 1207 1 Ww home. Severson, injured in Clossom area, receives treatment at Cherry Hospital. Mrs Chris Satter, former resident, buried in nearby cemetery. Athens church event attended by Mr and Mrs Fert Freasure and others. Community news items list visits, travels, and local incidents with multiple names.
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