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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1931

Page

5

Open and Secret Indictments From Logan Grand Jury

Logan October term grand jury returned thirteen indictments from twenty four cases. Ten indictments were open including a Roy Rizer assault case and Walter Shuttleworth concealed weapon charge. Secret indictments were issued against three unnamed individuals as deputy sheriffs prepare to serve them. The jury heard 29 witnesses and urged sheriff reforms for jail privileges. Judge Whitcraft set arraignments for Thursday morning.

Carl Swackhammer Laurelville Cherrington Hospital Forest Hamilton John McMannis William Walters Solomon Parcell Lawrence Parcell Paul Pickett Walter Shuttleworth Glenn Price Harley M. Whitcraft

Change of Venue Sought in Bank Failure Case

Lee and White of Logan plead not guilty in Hamden bank failure indictments. They filed a motion for change of venue in Vinton County Common Pleas Court and await Judge Darby's ruling. Bonds set at $5000 each. motions to quash denied. Separate-trial request denied.

Olive Tablets Offer Quick Relief From Bad Breath

Thousands suffer bad breath but Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets provide relief. The vegetable tablets purify the system by gently stimulating the bowels and liver, without the harsh effects of calomel. Distributed in olive color, 15c 80c 60c.

Classified and Circulation Ad Contact

Local Messenger classified and circulation notices are requested via D Y Milne at phone 272 to handle listings and related items. Telephone information directive directs readers to 6024 for society and locals notices.

Clinton Webb Your 6024 The Messenger D. Y. Milne

Sterling Conviction Upheld By Court Of Appeals

Logan October 28 Judge Mauck Blosser and Middleton affirmed Frank Sterling's larceny conviction for breaking into Chris Brooker confectionery. The panel reviewed four county cases with arguments by A R McBroom and Prosecutor Bowen. Other matters were held for decision.

Vinton County Sterling A. R. McBroom McBroom C. Wood Bowen Chris Brooker Bowen Fred Poling Foster Archer N. Co. WL Rachelmacher Carl W. Suler Christopher Herrold W. J. Jones McArthur

Township Roads To Be Repaired Soon

Logan officials announce repairs on multiple township roads before weather worsens. Graveling and ditching work led by Orla Wolfe and trustees will cover sites including Carpenter Evans Marion Laurel Starr Benton Perry Washington Falls and other roads.

Starr Township Davis Road Laurel Township Harper Hollow Benton Township Chapel Hill Perry Township Cherry Road Washington Township Walters Davis Marion Township Howdyshell Falls Township

Washington C. H. Man Fined $110 and Costs

Logan Oct 28 Robert Landsinger of Washington Court House pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated following a crash on McArthur Road. He received a $100 fine plus costs and a six month driving suspension. An additional intoxication charge also resulted in a $10 fine and costs. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn investigated the wreck involving H. O. Kesinger of Wellston. Kesinger family members were in the car.

Joe Farbearn H. O. Kesinger Wellston Kesinger

Not Guilty Plea in Chicken Theft Case

George Poling of Dicken Addition pleaded not guilty to a chicken stealing charge and requested a preliminary hearing before Magistrate E. E. Bright. Poling was placed under $500 bond with a hearing date to be set later for allegedly attempting to steal chickens from Hamilton Lemon’s flock at Webb Summit on Saturday.

Logan George Poling Dicken E. E. Bright Poling Hamilton Lemon Webb Summit

Miss Kathryn Blum Suffered Hip Fracture in Columbus Run

Logan October 28 Miss Kathryn Blum Enterprise daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Blum was brought home from a Columbus hospital where she received treatment for a fractured hip. She injured herself running through a field more than a week ago and the fracture was revealed by X ray after arrival at the hospital.

Logan Kathryn Blum Enterprise Luther Blum Columbus

Banker Receiver Wins Cognovit Judgment for 316.80

Logan, Oct. 28 Judge Harley M. Whitcraft grants C A Jones receiver for the First Rempel National Bank a judgment of 316.80 by confession on a cognovit note against W D Thurness and others.

Logan C. A. Jones First Rempel National Bank Harley M. Whitcraft W. D. Thurness

Logan hosts visitors from Cleveland Carroll and beyond

Mrs. Carl T. Robertson and son Donald of Cleveland stayed in Logan with Mrs. Ida Weublein from Friday to Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Blackston of Carroll visited, former residents. Frank Redfern of Adelphi traveled to Logan on business Tuesday. Judge C C Williams of Columbus attended Court of Appeals business Tuesday. Mary Bond plans a short Detroit visit Thursday. Mrs. Gene Hamlin of Lancaster visited Mrs. John F. Bond's family. Carl W. Herb of Columbus faces arrest for reckless driving after failing to appear. Mrs. N J Stoody of Kenosha Wis.visited John L Stoody and relatives. en route she stopped in Cincinnati to see Rev H W Stoody.

Carl T. Robertson Donald Cleveland Logan Ida Weublein Wesley Blackston Carroll Frank Redfern Adelphi C. C. Williams Columbus Court of Appeals Mary Bond Detroit Gene Hamlin Lancaster John F. Bond Carl W. Herb Joe Farbearn N. J. Stoody Kenosha Wis John L. Stoody Edward Hockman

Physicians report slight improvement in Swackhammer condition

Logan doctors at Cherrington Hospital said Carl Swackhammer of Laurelville shows slight improvement after a double skull fracture and a fractured left leg from an automobile strike near Laurelville last week. He spoke briefly to physicians Monday evening.

Logan Cherrington Hospital Carl Swackhammer Laurelville

Apple Laden Branch Displayed At Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan news item reports George Engle the sexton cutting a two foot branch from an apple tree found at Oak Grove Cemetery. The limb bore 52 apples of assorted sizes and was brought downtown for display purposes.

Logan Oak Grove George Engle Sexton

Mrs Mary C Ryan Recovers From Eye Infection Operation

Mrs Mary C Ryan of Logan Ohio underwent an eye infection operation at Mt Carmal Hospital in Columbus County and is reported in satisfactory condition with visitors to be allowed today.

Columbus, CO Mary C. Ryan West Second Street Logan, C Mt. Carmel Hospital

Wounded hand from falling milk bottle incident

Vance Brian of Logan sustained a deep left hand wound after a milk bottle he carried broke when he fell Monday evening. Medical attention was required.

Logan Vance Brian

Fox Hunters Set Field Trials Near Number Four School

Logan, Oct 2. The sixth annual field trial of the Hocking County Fox Hunters Association will be held Nov. 7 in Marion Township one-half mile west of Number Four school house with headquarters on the Wiseman Farm. Awards for speed, drive, hunting and trailing, totals $11. Dogs cast at 6:30 AM. Francis Williams named master of hounds. FBE Mowery secretary cooperates. An annual business meeting follows next Monday with three candidates for president: Leonard Bell, Jacob Greancaif, and FBE Mowery.

Logan Hocking County Fox Hunters Association Marion Township Number Four School House Wiseman Farm Francis Williams Union Furnace F. BE. Mowery Leonard Bell Maxville Jacob Greancaif Green

Mrs Tracy Returns Home After Goiter Surgery

Logan report states Mrs Roy Tracy has left Columbus hospital and returned to 68 Hill Street after four weeks of treatment for goiter. She is reported to be making a satisfactory recovery.

Logan Roy Tracy Hill Street Columbus

Scarlet fever cases and local social notes in New Straitsville

New Straitsville October 28. Mrs. Erma Breeze aged 84 was taken to the Infirmary in New Lexington after being found on the floor by caretaker Mrs. Fred Blankenship. A new scarlet fever case among Margaret Hirrum is reported as well as ill children Bobbie Dishon and a Moodie son showing improvement. The Junior Carnival occurred October 23 with various visits and family news including a birth of a baby boy weighing ten pounds and other weekend visits of Columbus and Akron residents.

New Straitsville Erma Breeze New Lexington Fred Blankenship Matt Breeze Clyde White Barberton Margaret Hirrum Roy Yates Logan Thomas Wintermouth Bobbie Albert Dishon Dave Moodie John Connors T. W. Blankenship Rebekah Gore Elizabeth Webb Columbus Harriet Webb Bob Clark Evelyn Mills Akron Evelyn George Lanning Jack Brown Billie Brown Dorothy Hartman John T. Hartman

Bridge Opens as 300000 Throngs Cross New Washington Span

The opening of the George Washington Bridge drew about 300 000 people traveling by horse and carriage to witness the massive suspension span over the Hudson River. An immense crowd filled the lanes as traffic began on the new crossing connecting Manhattan and New Jersey.

George Washington Manhattan New Jersey Ana Hudson River Woria

Halloween Supper Promises Busy Evening At Church

Community notices list a masquerade dance at Red Men’s Hall by Roy Palmer and Kathryn Lawson on Thursday October 29. The Ladies Aid of the M B Church plans a Halloween supper Tuesday in the church basement.

Roy Palmer Kathryn Lawson Red Men's Hall Luella Frasure Garell Throp Hemlock Harvey Neal Barberton William Neal Carl Davis Bristol John Sherrard Obitz Junction James Sherrard Billy Nimon Ilisburgh William Grandy Columbus Bennie Jones Jewett Harry Winefordner Shawnee Mary Corbett Lucy Jane Breeze Murray City Ladies’ Aid M. BF. Church

New wing planned for Ohio State University station

Columbus October 28 The extension at the Ohio State University experiment station will cost about 80000 dollars to house the state highway testing laboratory. Labor will be drawn from unemployment ranks as announced by the state relief committee.

Columbus Ohio State University State Relief Committee

Dayton Committee Raises One Million for City Recovery

Daytons Committee of One Hundred says it has raised 1,000,000 for immediate local application to Hoover recovery proposals. Funds will be invested to liquidate holdings by the citys financial institutions.

Dayton U.P Hoover

Savory Odors Draw Athens Women to Cooking School

The Messenger Cooking School comes to Athens Senior High School Auditorium led by Edna M. Ferguson. Over four days she demonstrates modern cookery, answers questions, and prints recipes while offering home management tips and market baskets. Dishes showcased may be taken home, with kitchen equipment and furnishings on display for attendees.

Athens Senior High School Authtorium Messenger Cooking School Edna M. Ferguson Messenger United States The Athens Aolve Anawer Misa Ferguson Hea Auditorian

Ohio Youth Conference Urges Interracial Attendance

Delegates at the Ohio Youth Conference in Columbus Ohio pass a resolution to improve attendance of Negro delegates at next year’s gathering. They also vote to petition President Rightmire and the Ohio State University board to drop compulsory military training. Next year’s meeting will be in Springfield.

Columbus Get. D Ohio First Congregational Church SOC Proup George W. Rightmire Trugtees Ohio State University Spriteefield

Public records show property tax assessment details in Columbus

The Ohio Attorney General ruled that the county auditor can open the six year real estate tax assessment records for public inspection. The decision clarifies that property valuation data must be accessible to the public under current tax procedures.

Columbus Ana

Yhosine Prescription Promises Quick Cough Relief

An ad touts the physician famous Yhosine prescription for throat irritation and cough relief. It claims double action, fast soothing from first swallow, and a good night’s sleep. money back if relief isn’t seen. Bottles 60c to $1.00, sold by Cline’s Athens and Hickman Nel druggists and others.

Cline’s Drug Athens Hickman Drug Store Aggy

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Roscoe C. Mauck Gallipolis Peter J. Blosser Chillicothe William Middleton Waverly Harry Grace Washington C Enterprise Girl Lumbus Hospital Ars Edison West Orange N. J Charles Edison Lamborn Fox Hunters Group Number Four Columbia Brithy the Colonial Finance CO N. Court St Dial Bridge Party Mlajestic Clark Gable Jean Hersholt John Miljan Penrod Sam Ford Sterling Leon Janney Junior Coghlan Matt Moore Zasu Pitts Joan Crawford Hollywood Sally O’neil Foods Authority Pao Celtic Trimep Booth Tarrington Ann Harding Leslie Howard Athens National Bank Federal Reserve
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