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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1930

Page

8

Jackson High at Logan in Saturday gridiron clash

Jackson High meets Logan High in Logan on Saturday at 8 p m for the annual Southeastern Ohio High School Association game. Fred Burchfield confirms no move to Thursday and says Jackson aims for first win of the season. Coach Sawyer notes Logan band will participate as Melvin Harbarger directs the Legion band. pep meeting planned. fans remain hopeful.

Logan Jackson High Logan High Fred B. Burchfield Southeastern Ohio High School Association Sawyer Logan High School Melvin Harbarger American Legion Rooters

Mrs Bell Speaks on Prohibition at Missionary Society

Mrs Bert Bell declared The Eighteenth Amendment is here to stay at a Women's Home Missionary Society meeting in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Delegates to the national convention, Mrs Kitty Dill Mrs George Lehman and Mrs Warren Lanning, reported on Cincinnati events. A paper titled Trailing the Conquistadors was read by Mrs R R Lanning. A two course dinner followed with Mrs J W Woodard Mrs Eugene Wright Mrs Roy Crawford and Miss Madge Collison on the serving committee.

Dill Joe Lane J. W. Woodard Eugene Wright Roy Crawford A. C. Tipton Madge Collison

Finance Committee approves rest of year fund reallocation

Logan officials report Finance Committee of the City Council approved the plan to reallocate funds for the remaining fiscal year. The panel, including Fred Stracke John E Canty and Samuel Bright, mainly moved small items between funds. A drop in tax collections in the last six months forced budget adjustments to keep expenditures within income.

Logan Fred Stracke John E. Canty Samuel Bright

Logan Schools to Close for Teachers Meeting

Logan schools will be closed Friday to allow teachers to attend the Teachers Association meeting in Columbus. Supt. George F. Carr announced the action, noting local teachers belong to the Southeastern Ohio group but may attend the central group this year since their meeting is in Portsmouth.

Logan George FE. Carr Teachers Association Columbus Portsmouth

Tillie Brown Undergoes Operation in Lancaster Hospital

October 30 report from Logan notes Mrs. Tillie Brown of Bremen underwent a surgical operation at Lancaster Hospital for complications. Former county resident and mother of Earl Brown and Mrs. James Rutgers, her condition is described as favorable.

Logan Tillie Brown Bremen Lancaster Hospital

Red Cross Roll Call Date Set in Hocking County

Logan reports the Red Cross general canvass will run from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving with Sunday November 16 set as the date. Walter Leonard heads the effort with Harold Chambers as rural districts chair and Leonard plus J K Frew directing city campaign.

J. Kh. Frew Logan Leonard

Halloween Pranks Damaging Property Reported

Logan reports ongoing Halloween pranks despite warnings as rocks and bricks destroy porch vases and jars. Houses are damaged with youths fleeing before identification. Police efforts continue and parents are urged to cooperate to curb the behavior.

Logan Donne

White speaks in Logan on gubernatorial bid

George White the Democratic gubernatorial candidate drew a large crowd in Logan at the Ruble Theater after noon for his first Hocking County campaign stop. Speakers included William G. Pickrel and Ray Allison. The event shifted from Courthouse Auditorium due to seating limits and a delay in the Democrat group’s arrival.

Logan George White Ruble Theater Hocking County William G. Pickrel Ray Allison State Ticket

Prisoner Logan Requisition Sought for Parrish Return

Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbeann left Thursday for Columbus to obtain requisition papers from Gov. Myers Cooper for the return to this city of Chester Parrish. Parrish, held in Fairmont West Virginia, was arrested on request of local authorities and is wanted to answer a non support charge in Mag istrate E. E. Bright court.

Logan Joe Farbeann Columbus Myers Cooper Chester Parrish Parrish Fairmount W. Va E. E. Bright

Sheep Killers Detained After County Raids

Deputy Briley captured two dogs terrorizing sheep in the county during recent raids. One dog attacked William Murphy's flock in Falls Township, the other menaced B. F. Carpenter's herd as dawn broke on Oct. 30.

Masts Defeated as Lancaster A C Tops Local Bowlers

In Logan on Tuesday evening the Masts lost to Lancaster A C by 2676 to 2574. St Clair led the locals with 226 in the opener and Hamilton added 208 in his second effort as the visitors posted 984 pins in the first contest.

Logan Lancaster A. C St. Clair Hamilton

Yates Before Court In Logan On Support Payment

John Yates was taken before Judge Harley M. Whitcraft on a complaint that he failed to meet payments for his family’s support per a prior court order. The judge gave defense counsel a few days to provide an itemized statement of expenditures for the period covered by the complaint.

Mrs Anthony Toerner Recovered at Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Anthony Toerner of South Mulberry Street returned home to Logan on Tuesday from a Columbus hospital where she had an operation a little over two weeks ago. Her condition is reported improved.

Logan Anthony Toerner South Mulberry Street Columbus

Largest off-year vote seen in Hocking County

Logan Oct 80 political observers predict the Hocking County election will set a record turnout for an off year with totals seen near 7 000 to 7 500. Municipal contests and the U S Senate race draw electors as 1928's 8 500 turnout looms as a distant peak. Primary turnout already hit 5 000, a county high.

Logan Hocking County

Leg Is Fractured In Buckeye Lake Auto Crash

Mrs. F. H. Hilderbrandt of West Main Street was admitted to Cherrington Hospital with a fracture of the right leg below the knee and knee joint after an auto accident on the way to Buckeye Lake. Other family members were slightly injured. The Hilderbrandts spent much of the summer at Buckeye Lake cottage.

H. Hilderbrandt Logan F. H. Hilderbrandt West Main Street Cherrington Hospital Buckeye Lake Hilderbrandt

Masquerade Party by United Brethren Choir Members

Members of the United Brethren choir and spouses gathered at Thelma and Ralph Arnold's home near Logan on Tuesday for a Halloween masquerade party. About 45 attended with games and seasonally themed refreshments. Refreshment committee included Mrs Willard McNaller Mrs Walter Reasoner Mrs CC A Lunsford Mrs Harry Sweazy and Mrs Roxy Cupp. Entertainment committee members were Mrs Earl Roberts Miss Arnold and Miss Madge Wright.

United Brethren Choir Thelma Arnold Ralph Arnold Logan Willard McNaller Walter Reasoner CC. A. Lunsford Harry Sweazy Roxy Cupp Earl Roberts Miss Arnold Madge Wright

Vanderhoof and Area Notes From Sunday School

Vanderhoof reports a busy week with visits to Mrs Mary Aveledge, the Vanderhoof Sunday School Young People’s Class organizing under Mr Hull, Rexel Boggs as secretary, and Mrs Austin Hull treasurer. Local students with perfect attendance included Emma, Virginia and Gordon Bailey and others. New scholars Myrtle McBride and Milford Griffin joined the class.

Mary Aveledge Will Noyes McLaren Hockingport Vanderhoof Rainsburg Hull Rexel Boggs Austin Hull Mirs A. L. McBee Newberry Lily Davis Carson Poggs Sylva Jack Shears Doc” Watson Parkersburg Emma Virginia Gordon Bailey Wallace Ruth Twilla Persinger Naomi Ramsburg Charles Chase Carson Marilyn Boggs Elsie Cremeans Daisy Myrtle Murphy Myrtle McBride Milford Griffin Athens William Conant George Jones Torch Lyda Jeffers Ross Koblentz Trimble Edwin Chase Ed Chase William Chase Charles Master Lockbourne Ida Mae Sanborn West Liberty

Chummy Bridge Club Hosts Dinner and Evening Bridge

Six o clock dinner at the Belle Hyson Tea Room was hosted by Miss Josephine Judy for CHUMMY BRIDGE Club members. Afterward, guests were taken to Mrs. Charles Huff man’s Spring Street home to play bridge with Mrs. Lawrence Harden and Mrs. Carl Poling among the attendees.

Belle Hyson Tea Room Josephine Judy Charles Huffman Spring Street Lawrence Harden Carl Poling Mary Bond

Athens County Reads for 3 Mill School Levy Renewal

Eleven Athens County school districts vote November 4 1930 to continue a three mill levy for five years. State aid funds totaling over 200000 for the year support operations, rehabilitation and equalization. Recipients include Albany Ames Bern Athens Buchtel Canaan Carthage Happy Hollow Jacksonville Shade Trimble V Waterloo. Alex Root County Superintendent endorses renewal to avoid reduced state aid and ensure efficient schools.

Athens County Ohio Board of Education Director of Education Albany Ames-Bern Athens Buchtel Canaan Carthage Happy Hollow Jacksonville Shade Trimble V Waterloo Alex Root County Supt Athens Co

Mt Lassen Monitored After Shocks Prompt Redding Alarm

In Redding California on October 30 citizens watched Mt Lassen with alarm after four recent earthquake shocks reminded residents of 1915 disturbances that preceded a crater eruption.

Redding Calif U.R Lassen

Depend on Zemo To Stop Itching

Zemo offers soothing relief for itching skin with a clean reliable antiseptic. For twenty years it has helped thousands in homes by calming heat and sting while treating various skin irritations. Relief with first application claims are common from buyers across dealers.

Zemo

Local Social Notes From Guysville and Nearby Areas

Broadwell and Mrs Arthur Vincent of Guysville visited W W Nice and family. Arch Sprouse family visited Sam Munn of Athens. Amos White moved to Amesville. Frank James found an 1887 land turtle with initials died 3 M. Fred Chadwick from Sugar Creek spent weekend with Joe Young. Rev Bennington begins meetings Sunday night Nov 2. Orvill Harkins family visited Scott White. Viola Tuttle visiting daughter Mrs W W Totman. Leonard Ogg family and Enid visited Herman Ogg. M P Totman of Athens visiting here.

Arthur Vincent Guysville W. W. Nice and Arch Sprouse Lena Maxine Sam Munn Athens Frank James Fred Chadwick Sugar Creek Joe Young Bennington Orvill Harkins James and Harold Scott White Viola Tuttle W. W. Totman Leonard Ogg Enid Herman Ogg M. P. Totman

Perfect October attendance from Broadview School students

The Broadview School reports October perfect attendance among pupils across grades. Grade III include Irene White and Edward White and Nadine Brawley with Geneva Nice. Grade IV lists Harold Harkins Leslie Ray Nice and Leslie White. Grade V names Ida Mae White. Grade VI covers Buryl White and Dorothy Young. Grade VII features Gail Brawley Lena Sprouse and Christopher White. Grade VIII names James Harkins and Clarence White.

Broadw.ty Irene White Edward White Nadine Brawley Geneva Nice Harold Harkins Leslie Ray Nice Leslie White Ida Mae White Buryl White Dorothy Young Gail Brawley Lena Sprouse Christopher White James Harkins Clarence White

White pledges to follow Vic Donahey in Ohio governorship

Ohio governor hopeful Candigate White campaigned in Athens County saying he would emulate Vic Donahey by vetoing or supporting key measures as governor. The piece questions Donahey’s veto record, urges voters to consider White’s pledge against reform, and ends urging a straight Republican vote.

Candigate White Ohio Athens County Athens Vic Donahey White Vic Donahey State Library Buckeye

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And Hocking County News Jackson Mrs. Bell Finance Committee Gift World Red Cross Farbeann Allen Masts Lancaster A.C Haney Goodrich Co S. Court St Paramount Memorials Cross Bros Editor Messenger Broadwell Amos White Amesville Hocking Valley In the Caldwell Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Doctors Vic’s VETO Athens County Republican Executive Committee R. W. Finsterwald
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