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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1924

Page

6

Lloyd George Sees Prohibition as Lasting Reform

April 10 report that Lloyd George backs prohibition after an American tour. He cites the U S experience as evidence of law abidance and improved conditions, endorses local option ideas, and argues prohibition will cut Britain’s five million daily drink bill. He notes women’s support and boosted industrial efficiency.

Don Lloyd = tkely Ring United Britain House of Commons Lloyd George United Tes

Alienist Board Finds Thaw Sane for Trial

Five alienists authorized to examine Harry K. Thaw have found him sane. Thaw’s counsel admitted to the finding and will report it when Thaw’s sanity plea is heard on Monday April 14 as the trial date nears.

Harry Thaw Alienist Philadelphia Harry K. Thaw Ittesburg Lord White Thaw

First Co ed Elected to Law Fraternity at Ohio State

In Columbus on April 10 Miss Charlotte Hogan of Ambus a senior in the law college became the first woman elected to membership in the Order of the honorary law fraternity at Ohio State University. She was chosen by the faculty along with seven other senior law students for this high honor.

Columbus Coeat Ohio State University Charlotte Hogan Ambus Law Col Order of the Honorary Law Fraternity

Wool pools merge as Ohio and Michigan join markets

Columbus reports Dr. F Walker of the wool marketing department and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation finalize arrangements for Ohio to join the Michigan wool pool. The 1934 Ohio pool is expected to exceed the 1923 size and is already receiving wool at the Columbus cooperative warehouse from counties near Franklin County.

Columbus F. Walker Ohio Farm Bureau Federatim Ohio Michigan Aize

Freckle Remedy Claim Promises Easy Removal

A newspaper ad touts Othine double strength as a freckle remover with a money back guarantee. It invites Miss Freckie to try the product, noting most cases require under an ounce and promising national availability through druggists.

Logan Council Sessions Brief Meeting Highlights

In Charlies Dolimatsch’s absence Councilman Angie presided. Mayor Wolfe reported March fines costs and license fees totaling 335.50 and 75 was turned over to the county. Rules limit council discussion to three minutes. Tom opposed. Service director authorized to buy two carloads each of lime and Kentucky rock for street repairs. City scales users over 16 monthly get 90 percent off excess amounts. Meeting adjourned to Saturday for further matters.

Charlies Dolimatsch Angie Wolfe Tom

Young Man from Hocking County Joins Firestone Rubber Co

John Bland, longtime employee of Rome Coal Co. near Carbon Hill in Hocking county, has left the area and relocated to Akron. He now works as an inspector in the Rim department at Firestone Rubber Co.

John Bland Hocking County Rome Coal Co Carbon Hill Akron Firestone Rubber Co Rim

Legion auxiliary to elect delegate for Woodsfield convention

The Logan post auxiliary will meet next Monday evening to elect a delegate for the southeastern Ohio convention. The chosen member will represent the local unit at Woodsfield when the convention takes place on April 30. A picnic supper is planned for the meeting.

Logan American Legion Southeastern Ohio Woodsfield

Larimer Estate Will Divides Among Four Children

In probate court Wednesday, the will of Mrs. Margaret Larimer disclosed four named heirs Chas A Larimer Catherine Miller Philip Bebout with equal shares. H M Whitcraft named executor.

Juniors Donate Bibles to Crawford School

The New Straitsville Junior Order of American Mechanics visited Crawford school in Coal township Perry county on Tuesday and presented two Bibles. Seventeen members attended with spokesman T. J. Reynolds and the Bibles were received by Miss Davis and Miss Richardson who thanked the group for the gift.

New Straitsville Junior Order of American Mechanics Crawford School Coal Township Perry County Order T. J. Reynolds

Teacher Emma Downey Returns From Pittsburg Visit

Emma Downey, a local schoolteacher, returns to Logan after a vacation trip to Pittsburg where she was hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Downey. She is accompanied home by Mary Downey who will stay several days visiting.

Emma Downey Pittsburg Charles Downey Logan Mary Downey

Harrington class entertained by local ladies at Fountain Street home

Mrs Willard Sprankel assisted by Mrs Phil Tschappat and Miss Mildred Ocoeffler hosted the Harrington class Monday evening. Devotional by Miss Ruth Pleukharp followed by roll call. After business, social diversions and jumbled word contests gave Miss Fanny Bart and Miss Lucille Leyshon wins. Guests included Mrs James Kreig, Mrs Ralph Moore, Mrs Edmund Otstott, Miss Lucille Leyshon, and Miss Lucille Oeffler.

Willard Sprankel Phil Tschappat Mildred O¢effler Harrington Fountain Street Ruth Pleukharp Fanny Bart Lucille Leyshon James Kreig Ralph Moore Edmund Otstott New Straitsville Lucille Oeffler

Fine collection of musicians in Logan orchestra

Wood's serenaders rehearse for three weeks and receive frequent booking requests. The group is hailed as the best collection of musicians in Logan and reflects well on director Wood. He also directs and rehearses the American Legion.

Wood Serenaders Logan American Legion

Tabernacle Erection Under Way For 1800 Seat House

The committee in charge of Rev L J King led tabernacle meetings to begin a new sanctuary seating more than eighteen hundred. Construction started Wednesday morning on a 126 by 70 foot building similar to the earlier union evangelistic campaign chapel. It lies on jets near Mast Hunter street at the fair grounds entrance with services planned by Sunday.

L. J. King Hunter Street Art Hall Tabernacle

Miss Kate Bowlby Visits Logan Friends in Reunion

Miss Kate Bowlby of Somerset renews acquaintances during an indefinite Logan visit with Mrs. W. L. Gage and local friends. A longtime Logan public school teacher, she left several years ago for Somerset, home of her father W. L. Bowlby, a pioneer shoe man with a shop once in the Leysdown building now Laysdown property.

Kate Bowlby Somerset W. L. Gage Logan Miss Bowby Logan Public W. L. Bowlby Leysdown Grocery

Mrs Lydia Lewis Dies at 50 in Coonville Home

Mrs Lydia Lewis aged 50 died at her brother Roy Lewis home in Coonville on Tuesday after a brief illness from complications. Funeral services were held there Thursday at 10 o clock with burial in a nearby cemetery.

Lydia Lewis Roy Lewis Coonville

Akron Public Schools Adopt Limited Corporal Punishment

Akron officials outline that corporal punishment is a last resort in schools. The board of education has not set a binding rule on offenses or who may administer the rod, allowing principal discretion after other methods fail and parental contact if possible.

Akron Board of Education

Teachers to study tenure of public school teachers

A committee of the Ohio State Teachers Association was appointed to study teacher tenure and will report its findings to the next state legislature. Members include Anna L. Peterson of Cincinnati as chairman Edith Hill of Cincinnati D D L Boone of Lorain R L Morton of Athens and John R Williams of Painsville.

Columbus Ohio State Teachers’ Association Anna L. Peterson Cincinnati Edith Hill Dd L. Boone Lorain R. L. Morton Athens John R. Williams Painsville

Reckless Driving Charge Dismissed for rl Partlow

A reckless driving charge against rl Partlow son of William Partlow of 45 Moore Avenue was dismissed by Mayor I A Koons due to insufficient evidence. An affidavit by E W Kimee followed a collision between Partlow’s automobile and another at Kurta Avenue and Mil Street last Sunday. This was Mayor Koons first contested case.

Rl Partlow William Partlow Moore Avenue I. A. Koons Young Partlow E. W. Kimee North Lancaster Street Partiow Kurta Avenue Mil Street Koon

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Natural Youth

Olive Tablets marketed as a gentle substitute for calomel claim to restore buoyancy and vitality by aiding the liver and metabolism. The ad emphasizes a youthful appearance and improved complexion through a daily dose of the olive colored tablets.

Edwards Iola

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