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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1931

Page

8

Mysterious 1929 Announcement at West Abbie Meetings

Fragmentary OCR notes mention roles like superintendent and secretary and reference Gillogly Aller and Ve perfor West Abbie 4 of the Al B of 1929 with mentions of court and districts. Context unclear but signals an old civic or educational notice with names and dates.

M. BR. Ingatters M Secretar Anouncene Monda Perfor West Abbie Gras George

Fragmentary Albany Chronicle Snippet Emerges

A partial OCR fragment from a New York Albany page shows incomplete text, referencing a morning context and starting with a rough phrase about Por d of the Albany. The readable bits suggest a local news blurb or column note with unclear specifics.

Local Agencies to Furnish Relief, Coleman Says

Logan Sept 24 Funds for relief of school children in need of clothing and books must come from local agencies. Supt J W Coleman announced after a conference at the State Department of Education officials said they cannot bear relief costs given current finances. Discussions covered taxation state aid and heads of schools. The report suggests more duty for the Red Cross and PTA and other local groups aiding families lacking funds for clothing and books.

Red Cross Parent - Teacher Associations

Chance To Recover Aged Man Undergoes Operation for Appendicitis

LOGAN Sept 24 John Shaw 77 South Bloomingville has an even chance for recovery after an operation for acute appendicitis at Cherrington Hospital. Surgeons say such surgeries on someone his age are rare. Bertha Fetherolf Laurelville had pelvic or chronic appendicitis surgery and is in satisfactory condition. Pearl Brunton near New Plymouth left hospital for home after three weeks from a mine accident causing a fractured skull. Mrs E C Hansel of this city recovers from a fractured right arm from a fall. Avanelle Williams Carbon Hill was operated on for tonsil removal.

Logan John, Shaw South Bloomingville Cherrington Hospital Perae Pearl Brunton New Plymouth Coonville E. C. Hansel Avanelle Williams Carbon Hill

Roof Collapses in Logan Residence After Earth Tremor

In Logan on Sunday night Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lock at the Edward Ringhiser farm fled their home after part of the roof collapsed around the time of an earthquake shock. Several locals report feeling tremors about 6 pm, including James Krieg Miss Florence Kittsmiller Miss Margaret Mathias and the F. Martin family.

Lock Logan Elmer Lock Edward Ringhiser Ave-In James Krieg North Mulberry Street Florence Kittsmiller East Front Street Margaret Mathias Hilltop F. Martin Glenview Heights

New Brick Driveway Underway at Oak Grove

Sept 24 report from Logan notes the Service Department is laying a new brick driveway north from Spring Street by the mausoleums. It will replace the limestone path damaged by heavy summer rainstorms.

Logan Oak Grove Service Department Emes Spring Street

Boy Bitten by Dog in Berlin on School Walk

Berlin resident Logan Taylor, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Taylor of North Orchard Street, was bitten by a dog while returning home from school on Wednesday forenoon. Dr W B Lacock, health commissioner, attended to the wounds. dog not believed rabid.

Logan Berlin Harry Taylor North Orchard Street W. B. Lacock

Classified and Circulation Ads Guidance

Local notices urge readers to place classified and circulation ads for The Messenger. Contact D. Y. Milne at phone 272 for ad requests and service details. Clinton Webb notes reader engagement via Telephone Your News Your Society and Locals to 6024.

Clinton Webb Your 6024 The Messenger D. Y. Milne

Need of Cans Is Cited In Local Relief Work

Logan officials report up to 50 daily calls from residents needing cans jars and other canning supplies. The surplus canning campaign started two weeks ago and is overwhelmed by requests. Many have fruit and vegetables but lack cans or funds to buy them, prompting calls for donations of surplus cans and money to aid the relief effort.

Logan Chamber of Commerce

Oil Man Flies to Logan Meeting Feasibility of Fairgrounds Field

W R Abbott of Etna Oil Refinery Louisville flew to Logan with pilot Ted Kincannon and J M Nelson to discuss landing facilities with Gordon Oil Company officials. The group traveled in a Stinson monoplane and found the Fairgrounds field not large enough for safe landings. The trip lasted about an hour and 40 minutes each way with an overnight stay in Logan.

Logan W. R. Abbott Etna Oil Refinery Company Louisville Gordon Oil Company Fairgrounds Ted Kincannon J. M. Nelson Abbott Stinson Kincannon

Bank official seeks $550 judgment in Ambrose note case

I. J. Fulton head of the state banking department seeks judgment for 550 plus interest from July 30 against Fred C. Ambrose. The suit centers on a note Ambrose issued to the Citizens Bank of Hamden now in liquidation under Fulton's supervision. Credits of 450 are allowed on the original 1000 dollar note.

Logan I. J. Fulton State Banking Department Fred C. Ambrose Ambrose Citizens Bank of Hamden

Dr Cole Named City Indigent Physician At Logan Meeting

Logan September 24 City Council accepted Dr A A Cole bid to provide medical surgical and hospital care for the indigent for one year at 1000 dollars. Three bidders included Dr C O Allen and Dr R K Smith. Payment will be made as amended after physician statements were reviewed. A right of way letter for Second Street through Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad property was tabled for next meeting. Fire Chief Walter Nixon relief at the Engine House also postponed pending Finance Committee review.

Logan A. A. Cole Cole C. O. Allen R. K. Smith Second Street Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Walter Nixon Finance Committee

Alfred Rizer arraigned on assault with intent to kill

Alfred Rizer of South Perry, 33, appeared before Magistrate E E Bright on a charge of assault with intent to kill in the Messer case. He pleaded not guilty and was held under $5000 bond awaiting grand jury action. Messer’s condition at Cherrington Hospital showed some improvement but remained critical.

Young Son Injured In Bowen Street Car Accident

Tommy Glick, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Glick of Bowen Street, is recovering after an automobile accident Sunday. He was on the running board when the car started, became trapped beneath the running board and curb.

Logan Tommy Arthur Glick Bowen Street

Timberlake Declared Suitable for Treatment at Athens State Hospital

Logan Sept 24 Arthur Timberlake appeared before Judge A M Ellinger and was found suitable for commitment to Athens State Hospital. Medical witnesses Dr C F Shonk and Dr A K Smith testified.

New Birds Show Increase in Logan District

Starlings appear to be increasing in Logan with thousands seen daily. A batch uses Oak Grove Cemetery trees as a refuge. On Wednesday evening many Hilltop residents were drawn by the birds.

Logan Oak Grove Cemetery

Japanese Clover Proves Superior To Korean Variety

In Logan on September 24 Harold Chambers, extension agent, displayed clover specimens from Andrew Rauber farm Washington Township. Japanese Clover showed strong growth on poor soil, outperforming Korean Clover, which showed little value in Hocking County. Trials used plots 360 by 40 feet with progress records kept.

Logan Andrew Rauber Washington Township Harold Chambers Chambers Hocking County

Huddy Faces Petit Larceny Charge in Green Township

Deputy Sheriff Joe Farbearn says Carl Huddy of Green Township will be charged with petit larceny after Huddy allegedly removed a cot from the Grotto Grounds on Tuesday night. The filing was announced Wednesday.

Logan Carl Huddy Green Township Joe Farbearn Huddy

Whosit Club Dines and Plays Bridge at North Street Home

Mrs Phil Tschappat hosted the Whosit Club Tuesday evening at her North Street residence. After a six thirty dinner, members and guests Mrs Carl Harper and Mrs Ward Chase joined the bridge games.

Phil Tschappat Whosit Club North Street Carl Harper Ward Chase

Car Runs Wild In Logan Fights Own Vehicle On Porch Rampage

In Logan, Chan Fought left his car in gear while shopping. Returning, he started the engine and the car mounted a porch at 253 East Second Street, struck a curb and fence, and pinned wheels on the house. Neighbors helped and he was treated, not seriously injured.

Logan Chan Sanderson East Second Street Fought

Cicada Damage Muted at Sunny Knoll Orchard

In Vin ton County the Sunny Knoll Orchard reports cicada damage to young trees is lighter than expected. Owners S. W. Wrightsel and J. W. Coleman say replacements will be limited to trees planted within the last year, while two year olds survive the attack.

Logan Vinton County S. W. Wrightsel J. W. Coleman

Sweazy Home Hosts Lemon Birthday Party

Sunday afternoon September 20 friends and relatives gathered at the Sweazy home near Gore to celebrate Henery Lemon's fifty six birthday. Guests included Henry Lemon and wife Logan. John Sweazy and wife. Hamilton Lemon. Mary and Ella Lemon of Logan. Levi Palmer and sons Roy and Clarence of Orville. Charles White and son Ralph of White Cottage Ohio. Fred Blankenship and sons Howard and Robert. Clyde ...

John Sweazy Gore Henery Lemon Henry Lemon Hamilton Lemon Mary Ella Lemon Logan Levi Palmer Roy and Clarence Orville Charles White Ralph White Cottage Ohio Fred Blankenship Howard Robert Clyde Geneva Brunton Christina Beattie Wayne Ward Kathryn Blankenship Jack Brown Ronald Essex Robert Essex Levi Wolfe James Jordan Art Little Fred Wion Dick Brooks Athens Russ Bolin Zanesville F. W Blankenship Rebekah New Straitsville Crooksville Boots Archaball Cliff Bennett Dwight Hartman Canton Lillian Backus Columbus Grover Backus Harry Huffman Fred Maxwell Jake Maxwell Cleveland Sid Johnston

Wear False Teeth With Real Comfort Fasteeth Ad

A new pleasant powder keeps teeth firmly set and deodorizes. No gummy taste or feeling. To eat and laugh in comfort sprinkle on plates. Get it today from Quick's Cut Rate or your druggist.

End Eczema with Peterson's Ointment Ad

A 30 year old remedy claims immediate relief from itching and soreness of eczema with one application and complete clearing in days. The ad notes a large box for 35 cents available at all drug stores.

Eterson Peterson's

Social News From Straitsville and Surroundings

A long list of Straitsville area residents and visitors is noted, with families from New Straitsville Gore and Greendale among those dining, visiting, and attending dances. Shifting topics mention apple surplus use by unemployed residents, health updates, missing youths from Shawnee, and fundraising magazine sales for school uniforms and equipment. Also cited are local students at Ohio University and several weekend outings across nearby towns.

Nelsonville Helen Gertrude Strain Shawnee Forrest Wanemaker Somerset Don Blankenship Frederick Billie Johnson Luke Milgate Fielder Straitsville Ohio University

More Farmers Turn to Special Credit Banks

Louisville Sept 24 A G Brown president of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank said there has been a general rise in the use of intermediate credit across the bank territory extending into Indiana and neighboring states reflecting broader farmer reliance on specialized lending facilities.

Louisville A. G. Brown Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Indiana

Growth in Farm Credit Bank Use Across States

A speaker notes rising use of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Louisville. He cites seven month figures: 421 institutions discounted farmers notes this year versus 277 last year. Discounted amounts reached about 71 million dollars this year against 58 million last year.

Ohio Kentucky Tennessee United States Brown Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Louisville

Widow to view two men as Pirates suspect

In Mineola Long Island the red haired widow Mrs Lillian Collings, widow of the Penguin yacht victim, was to view two men in police custody who fit her description of the pirates. The men wait in cells voluntarily until she identifies them.

Mineola L. I U.P Long Island Sound Lillian Collings

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