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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1931
Page
12
Clinton Webb reports on local society and community happenings in Logan and Hocking County. The column highlights service appreciation and community stories through Yours News correspondence.
John Collier, 32, of Township, found guilty of manslaughter in the July 25 slaying of Lester Y. at his home. Defense argued during the trial and jury returned verdict after deliberations led by foreman W. W. Marks. Collier returned to jail. motion for a new trial not yet determined.
The Kleinschmidts held their fifth annual reunion August 30 at the Hocking County Children’s Home lawn with about 130 attendees. Blenche Thomas was re-elected president, with Dan Rheinscheld and Margaret McHarg continuing as officers. Oldest and youngest honors went to Mrs. Catherine Reinscheld and Miss Newton. The 1932 reunion is planned for the same date next year.
The Spauld family annual reunion is scheduled for Sunday September 6 at Old Man's Ve. Participants are urged to bring suitable memorabilia and family records for sharing.
Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m at the Methodist Episcopal Church for Mrs Harriet Oatley 80 widow of W F Oatley who died at her East Main Street home Monday She suffered a fractured left shoulder two weeks earlier in a fall and her condition worsened Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery mausoleum with Rev James R Fields presiding.
Logan September 2. J W Coleman reports results from last week's teachers examination. Of 30 participants, 24 earned passing grades. Certified include three year elementary: Clarence Diehl, Georgia Hubble, Juanita Woodard among others. One year elementary and high school qualifiers listed with numerous from Logan area towns.
Logan Rotarians hosted about a dozen American Legion members Monday evening as they presented the Crooksville Quartet. The quartet members Basil Grimes Curtiss Watts E L Eveland and John Peart belong to Post No 222. They have toured Ohio posts offering vocal programs and recently attended the State Convention in Cleveland as the official convention quartet.
Logan Sept 2 Offic ers were elected Monday evening when the Women s Union of the First Presbyterian Church held a business session Mrs Gertrude Ulrich was elected president Other officers include Miss Emma Wellman assistant to the president Mrs H L Geddes first vice president Mrs William H Strentz second vice president Mrs Fred Heine third vice president and Mrs Arthur Dolmmatc h secretary treasurer The group comprises all women of the congregation Several matters were discussed and it was announced that the first group would report Thursday morning to assist in the proposed surplus canning campaign
In GAN on Monday evening the Stogies beat the Bus Whackers of Haydenville and Pattonville by 9 to 0. pitcher Dick Milne, just back from Sandusky, starred for the winners.
Vern Hoye of Straitsville paid a $5 fine plus costs in Magistrate C. T. Stephenson's court after pleading guilty to intoxication. Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn made the arrest Sunday afternoon.
Orland Johnston 20 a furniture worker of Logan and Mary Poling 18 a shoe worker of Logan filed for a marriage permit before Judge A M Ellinger. They expect Rev R B Frederick to perform the ceremony.
Logan Sept 2. Judge A M Ellinger dismissed a custody motion in the Walsmith case after counsel for Mrs Walsmith withdrew the request. Custody remains with the father. Mrs Walsmith may have the children on the first and third Saturdays of each month from morning to evening.
About 1,000 Pottawatomie Indians met in Shawnee to press a claim to Chicago’s Gold Coast and Lake Shore Districts. They seek up to 1 billion in compensation and plan to file suit in the Court of Claims after Congress authorizes action. Their leaders say records from Jesuit missionaries prove historic ownership.
Logan reporter C W Zeigler of Marion Township who holds a Federal bird banding permit says he trapped and banded over 100 birds in the past year. He notes three Shrikes as the rarest finds in this region two Loggerhead Shrikes and one Northern Shrike. He also lists twelve favorite species including Wood Thrush Bewick Wren Meadowlark Whippoorwill Chickadee Titmouse White-Eyed Vireo Towhee Goldfinch Song Sparrow Quail and Bluebird.
The North Dakota, once a mighty U S Navy battleship, lies in Baltimore’s Isle of Lost Ships as a dismantled derelict awaiting scrapping. Unlike the Old Ironsides, she will be broken into scrap metal and fade from active Navy records. The aging warship nearly met a harsher fate before salvage plans took shape.
W H Strentz sues EB A Rothman and H Rothman and Sons in Common Pleas Court alleging damages of 10000 after the defendants advertised a bankrupt sale using Strentz name, though he had left his East Main Street clothing business last June and claims no permission was granted to use his name or goodwill.
May Enter Campaign Logan report Brent Geiger of Union Furnace plans a petition to enter the fall campaign for the County Board of Education. It is understood the move is backed by opponents of the current administration and a second candidate may be fielded by the same group.
At the State Fair in Columbus four Boy Scouts from Logansport Troop 160 Ray Schwenke Ray Collison Edward Hamilton Jr and James Campbell spend the week serving as ushers under the direction of T G Allen state scout executive.
Mrs. M Gunstone says Vinol restored strength after childbirth and helped her gain weight. Ad claims Vinol provides iron lime and cod liver peptone to build red blood, boost appetite and improve sleep. Gibson's Pharmacy Nelsonville advertises the remedy via The Gem Pharmacy.
Funeral services were held for Guy Randolph aged 24 at Alfred Sunday at 1 30 p m. His death was not expected though he had been ill two weeks as he was slowly convalescing. He leaves his father and mother Mr and Mrs Charles Randolph Pratts Fork and eight sisters and three brothers including Mrs George Niggemeyer Guysville Raymond Randolph Flora Mrs Ward Bing Mrs Omar Hess Miss Pearl Randolph Hemlock Grove Mrs Wayne Swartz Pratts Fork Mrs Ward Bentz Alfred Linder Binas Opal and Juanita at home. An infant sister preceded him in death 14 years ago.
Marvin Nelson of Iowa the 1920 winner leads 286 men and one woman into Lake Ontario for the fifth annual 15 mile Canadian national exhibition swim. Miss Margaret Ravier of Philadelphia is the lone female entrant. six prizes total with $10,000 to the winner and smaller awards to places two through six.
The long standing series between Michigan and Illinois traces back to 1898, when Michigan won 12 to 5, continuing a storied football rivalry with frequent meetings over the years.
A business column asks if advertising still pays when sales slump and whether keeping signs visible matters. It weighs risks and benefits of marketing during slow periods and what signals customers and competitors may read.
An advertisement touts Fay-Vert Laxative in powder form, sold in 25c and 50c sizes. It claims a waterless melt in the mouth dose, gentle thorough evacuation, and broad appeal to children and older adults alike, urging wide purchase at drug stores and word of mouth.
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