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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1930

Page

21

Second Victim of Coal Fall Dies at Murray City

Herbert Maness 20 of City died at Cherrington Hospital from injuries suffered in a Sunday Creek Coal Co No 5 mine accident at Murray City. The same blast killed Charles Pierson 58 of Murray City. Miners moved slate and carried victims from the mine. Pierson had a brother Edward Pierson in the city.

Herbert Maness Murray City Cherrington Hospital Ae City Sunday Creek Coal Co Maness Charles Pierson Pierson Edward Pierson

Founders Day Banquet Honors Kenneth Fitzgerald

The eighth annual Founders Day Banquet of the Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Logan chapter drew 85 attendees including delegates from Athens Lancaster Chillicothe Newark Columbus New Lexington and Logan. James Allen acted as toast master and Fitzgerald received a life membership for service to the local, provincial, and national bodies. Lavon Goodlive welcomed guests as speakers from Lancaster Athens Newark New Lexington Chillicothe and Logan voiced remarks.

Logan Phi Sigma Chi Athens Lancaster Chillicothe Newark Columbus Newexington James Allen Kenneth Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Lavon Goodlive Bill Miller Hal Reeves Hope Wolfe New Lexington Primrose West Harley Gooding

Social notes list visits and replacements in the area

Miss Lizzie Rempel visits in Columbus as guest of Mr. and Mrs. H Q Wasson. Mrs. George Watson and others attend Federated Clubs convention in Athens. Bootens return home to Williamson West Virginia after visiting Dr. and Mrs. Allan A. Cole. Gaffey ill at Main Street home. daughter Kathryn Mellencamp assists. Howard Lucas and Shawnee visitors in Logan. F S Barthlow of Columbus visits William Barthlow. Ethel Saunders returns from Columbus. student nurse at Mt Carmel. J M McCarley of Rio Grande visits Dr A E Radekin’s family.

Lizzie Rempel Columbus H. Q. Wasson George Watson Newell Grooms Hugh Meldrim Athens Federated Clubs H. Booten Helen Booten Margaret Booten Williamson W. Va Allan A. Cole Richard Gaffey Main Street Kathleen Mellencamp Howard Lucas Shawnee Logan F. S. Barthlow William Barthlow Ethel Saunders

Thimble and Art Club Tea at Mrs Yontz Home

Mrs Charles Yontz hosted a Wednesday afternoon luncheon for the Thimble and Art Club at her Mound Street home with Mrs Byron Wolfe Sr as a guest. Members answered roll call with miscellaneous articles and social time followed. Mrs William Bowen to host next meeting in two weeks.

Charles Yontz Mound Street Thimble and Art Club Byron Wolfe, Sr William Bowen

Pranks Costly as City Reports Vandalism

Logan authorities report Halloween pranks by youths caused damage across the city. A Senior High School faculty member’s car was damaged and towed for repairs while the fountain at the high school building was broken. Police, aided by warnings from Fred C. Shively, urge parental cooperation to curb further acts.

Logan Damas Hie Repai Senio Fred C. Shively

Sermons on Citizenship and Christ Delivered in Logan Churches

The Rev. Andrew Turkington to preach The Many Crowned Christ at United Brethren Church with an evening service and evangelistic week in Logan. Rev. James R. Fields to speak Good Citizenship at the Methodist Episcopal Church as part of National Christian Citizenship observances. Many local churches plan sermons on citizenship.

Logan Christ Andrew Turkington United Brethren Church Turkington James R. Fields Methodist Episcopal Church

Marines Lead Pacific Command Under Major General Logan Feland

Major General Logan Feland, commander of the Marine Corps Department of the Pacific, directs units along the Pacific coast in this latest photo. His leadership underscores U.S. Marine operations as Allis and Uncle Sam mobilize on the western front.

Allis Sam Pacific Coast Logan Feland Marine Corps’ Department of the Pacific

Fred Oberle III Reported Ill at Buckeye State College

Fred Oberle III, son of Mrs. Bertha Oberle, has been ill at home in this city since Saturday. The Buckeye State College student in Columbus is reported slightly improved and expected to return to his studies soon.

Fred Oberle III Logan Fred Oberte Bertha Oberle Buckeye State College Columbus

Farmers' Institute To Hold Meetings in Little Hocking

In Little Hocking on November 3 and 4 state speakers Chester Strong of McConnelsville and Mrs. T. H. Pierce of Harrison will address the Farmers Institute at the Methodist and Universalist Churches. Topics include Community Service Birds of Ohio Apples and People Soil Fertility and The Trend of the Times with a basket dinner after morning sessions. Institute officers are Wade Cul lip president and William H. McDaniel secretary.

Little Hocking Chester Strong McConnelsville T. H. Pierce Harrison Farmers’ Institute Universalist Fierce Methodist Church Strong Enoch Arden Universalist Church Pierce Ohio Mr. Strong Institute

Colorful Stage Demonstrates Labor Saving Kitchen Aids

Athens Messenger sponsors a four day cooking school demonstration by Mrs Emily M Lautz at Athens School next week. Lectures run 1 to 4 each afternoon from Tuesday to Friday with a colorful stage, labor saving appliances, new table settings, and tips on attire and housekeeping. Questions, blanks, and daily market baskets plus Friday gifts from Athena merchants accompany the lectures as Mrs Lautz highlights efficient home planning and cheerful garments.

Athens Messenger Emily M. Lautz Athens Tlich School Bce Tn Athens School Athena

Legion veteran returns home after Boston convention trip

Louis Seidenfeld of Murray City went to the national American Legion convention in Boston then toured New England states and Bermuda before heading back to New York and home.

Logan Louis Seidenfeld Murray City National Convention of the American Legion Boston New England Bermuda Islands New York

Rock Oil well drilling halted for casing defect

Operations on the Rock Oil and Gas Company well at the Sheets farm in Marion Township stopped because of a defective casing. Repairs will allow drilling to resume once completed, and the well is said to be nearing the sand.

Logan Rock Oil and Gas Company Sheets Marion Township

Barrow Woman Is Accident Victim in City Highway Crash

Marietta October 31 Mrs Margaret Kelly of Barlow is in Memorial Hospital with a fractured right arm and facial lacerations after a Wednesday afternoon crash on U S Highway 50. She rode with her father Frank Deming who drove the coupe which struck a truck driven by Ray Coffman of the Murray Coffman farm and then hit a fence post. Deming was unhurt. Mrs Kelly is the telephone operator at Barlow.

Deming

Party Held For Marjorie And Constance Wells

Mrs. Willard Wells hosted a Wednesday evening party for Marjorie and Constance Wells with eighteen guests. Attendees included Roxie McHenry Blanche Bowers Aretha Mae Goss Madeline Mundy Helen Nixon Dorothy Maysel Erma Tom Dorothy Ervin Elanor Dotson Martha Casto Dorothy Brian Betty Rohrer Helen Funk Josephine Hiles Aretha Hiles Velma Bowers Sarah Jane Goss Juanita Roote Dorothy Price Geneva Morris and Junior Wells. Refreshments were served.

Willard Wells Marjorie Constance Wells Roxie McHenry Blanche Bowers Aretha Mae Goss Madeline Mundy Helen Nixon Dorothy Maysel Erma Tom Dorothy Ervin Eleanor Dotson Martha Casto Dorothy Brian Betty Rohrer Helen Funk Josephine Hiles Aretha Hiles Velma Bowers Sarah Jane Goss Juanita Roote Dorothy Price Geneva Morris Junior Wells

Duncan Woman Reported Seriously Ill at Home

Mrs. R G Duncan of Fast Hunter Street is reported seriously ill with little change in condition. Family members at bedside include three sons and a daughter Lloyd and Clell Duncan of Borger Texas J Glenn Duncan of Loudonville and Mrs Fred Backus of Jamestown New York.

Logan R. G. Duncan Fast Hunter Street Lloyd and Clell Duncan Borger Texas J. Glenn Duncan Loudonville Fred Backus Jamestown N. Y

Central School Forms Student Council and Halloween Activities

Central School organized a student council with Gerald Stauffer as president, Phyllis Langehtin as vice president, and Betty Ann Schuler as secretary. The body aims to curb hallway noise and improve playground conduct. Halloween was celebrated in multiple rooms at Central Grade School. Sixth grades held a party from 8:80 to 4:30 in Room B.

Central School Gerald Stauffer Phyllis Langehtin Betty Ann Schuler

Estep Sons Appendectomy Reported Satisfactory Recovery

News from Columbus hospital states Eugene Estep, son of Mr and Mrs George W Estep of Scotts Creek, underwent an appendectomy on Monday and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.

Logan Columbus Eugene Estep George W. Estep Scotts Creek

Two Barbers Eye Small Investment Opportunity

Two barbers consider a modest investment to start a joint venture. The plan aims for steady returns with low risk and shared ownership, appealing to small-scale entrepreneurs seeking collaborative profit.

Coal Production Report Shows Weekly Bituminous Output

Washington reports the National Coal Board and railroad data indicate about 16.6 million net tons of bituminous coal produced in the week ended October 25, a drop of roughly 1.4 million tons from the same week in 1929. The Bureau of Mines tallied 9.495 million tons for the week ended October 11 and 9.232 million for October 18.

Washington United States National Coal Bacon Bureau of Mines

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