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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1928

Page

8

Survey of State Aid Condition Reported Made

Logan April 16 J W Coleman county superintendent says a report from Ward Roe and Murray City teachers about state aid has been fast tracked to the state department Efforts will push forward to have Dr J L Clifton forward the funds soon Coleman notes all county districts are sending state aid statements and vouchers are promised to arrive in time for salaries due next month.

Logan J. W. Coleman Wardroe SOE Peare Ward Township Murray City National Guard J. L. Clifton Coleman State Department Doctor Clifton

Local Pairs Tie in County Marriage Notices

Magistrate J. P. Miller officiated several marriage notices in Berlin Cross Roads Logan Gore and Hocking areas. Couples include Lewis Doughty 46 foundry worker and Laura Lafollett 52 housekeeper. Carl Mundy 25 dayworker and Fannie Thompson 22 clerk. Paul Roby 23 pipe liner and Beula Kline 21 at home.

Lewis Doughty Berlin Cross Roads Laura Lafollett Logan J. P. Miller Carl Mundy Stephen Mundy Fannie Thompson Gore Daniel Thompson Miller Paul Roby Hocking County Frank Roby Beula Kline Buchtel Alton Kline

Scott Family Guests in Haydenville and Nearby

Mrs. Ruth Scott and sons Harold and Bob from Westerville and Miss Margaret Scott of Lancaster stayed with Mrs. Margaret Saunders in Haydenville over Sunday. Phil Tschappat and two children visited relatives in Utica. Byron Moorehead visited Columbus. The Harden families from Logan dined in Lancaster with Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Murphy.

Ruth Scott Harold Bob Westerville Margaret Scott Lancaster Margaret Saunders Haydenville Phil Tschappat Utica Byron Moorehead Columbus H. W. Harden F. W. Harden Lawrence Harden Logan S. W. Murphy

Problems in Dairy Will Be Discussed

A dairy meeting will discuss methods and problems Saturday at 1 30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. C L Blackman of Ohio State University will lead the session. John Lax of Hebbardsville, president of the Athens county dairy organization, called the meeting, which is open to all milk producers.

C. L. Blackman Ohio State University Chamber of Commerce John Lax Hebbardsville Athens County Dairy Organization

Moone's Emerald Oil Promised To Relieve Bunions Pain

Advertised remedy claims to reduce swelling in toe joints and varicose veins. The two ounce bottle is sold with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Users apply it night and morning for improvement toward normal veins and bunions.

Moone

Cattle TB Tests Face Court Challenge in Hocking County

Logan April 16. Objectors to tuberculin tests in Hocking County seek a court ruling under George Blum and Son vs Ohio State Department of Animal Husbandry. Petition asks for temporary restraining order to halt tests and quarantine actions as hearings loom with limited dates.

Logan Hocking County George Blum and Son Ohio State Department of Animal Husbandry F. A. Zimmer Harley M. Whitcraft Hocking Coun Falls Washington L. M. Tarbill Wm. Bowlby Falls Gore Township George Blum Alva Miller Falls Township

Marks Named To Hocking County Children’s Board

Hocking county commissioners on Friday named W. W. Marks to the board of children's trustees for a four year term. Marks has served one term on the board, which oversees placement of dependent children in the county. Since operation began four years ago all children have been assigned to permanent or boarding homes, drawing interest from other counties considering the method.

Logan Hocking County W. W

Mrs Weymueller Plans Short Visit With Gibson Family

Mrs. Merle Weymueller and her two children left town Friday to spend a few days in Glouster with her parents Dr. and Mrs. Henry Gibson.

Merle Weymueller Glouster Henry Gibson

Funeral of Tommy Bell Brings Local Residents

Mrs Hobart Welibner of Columbus along with Mr and Mrs Harry Shotwell Columbus Peter Lomax McArthur Mrs Ifer Fausey Gibsonhurst attended the Saturday funeral for Tommy Bell.

Hobart Welibner Columbus Harry Shotwell Peter Lomax McArthur Ifer Fausey Gibsonhurst Tommy Bell

Board Members To Meet Here Tuesday

Ath ens county school board members will convene in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Tuesday afternoon at 1 o clock for the annual meeting. W R Heaston and Frank E Wilson of the state department of education will be present. A special morning meeting is called at 10 o clock in the County Superintendent H R McVay office by the Ames and Bern township boards.

Athens County Chamber of Commerce State Department of Education W. R. Heaston Frank E. Wilson Athens County Board of Education Ames and Bern H. R. McVay

Kings Daughters Meet at Methodist Church

A Kings Daughters gathering at the Methodist Episcopal church Friday afternoon, led by president Mrs. W. P. Wetherill, reported society activities and eight new members. Miss Minnie McBroom spoke on stewardship, Mrs. Leroy Conkle read a study-book chapter on mission work, and Mrs. Arthur Miller led devotionals. New members included Mrs. Van Fossen and Mrs. Grooms. guests were Mrs. E. G. Miller, Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mrs. W. H. Miller of Logan, and Mrs. Mary Hart of Chester Hill. Dinner complements were provided by several members.

Kings’ Daughters Methodist Episcopal Church W. P. Wetherill Minnie McBroom Leroy Conkle Arthur Miller

Head of Statler Chain Of Hotels Is Dead

NEW YORK April 16 UPI A M Statler head of the Statler chain died in his suite at the Pennsylvania hotel after two weeks under care. Doctor Samuel W Lambert said death was due to double pneumonia. He was 64 and famed for originator of perfect service and recently installed radio sets in every room via nationwide radio hookup.

New York U.pr E. M. Statler Statler Pennsylvania Hotel Samuel W. Lambert

Cases Assigned For Jury Trial Announced

Judge Harley M Whitcraft in Logan listed jury trial assignments for a full week. Notable cases include Ebert v Cox April 16 and State v William Smith April 17, plus Michelin Tire Co v Fling and Artistis Corp v Potts. Jurors from the April panel report for the first time.

Logan Harley M. Whitcraft Ebert Cox State William Smith Michelin Tire Company Fling and Artistis Corporation Potts William Wyskiver Sinclair Refining Company Price William Reynolds Stone Willeke North Bierly Pickett Adm The Central Ohio Transit Company True Ridenour Caldwell

Griffin Pleads Guilty For Night Driving Tag Fine

Logan, April 16. Roscoe Griffin was tagged for not displaying proper lights Friday evening by Policeman John Dicken. He pleaded guilty before Mayor J. P. Rochester and was fined $5 plus costs, which he agreed to pay.

Logan choir presents Easter cantata The Prince of Peace

Members of the Logan Presbyterian church choir performed The Prince of Peace Easter cantata in Laurelville Sunday evening under Mrs Anthony Toerner, same cantata given at vespers last Sunday at the local church.

Logan Logan Presbyterian Church Laurelville Anthony Toerner

Jenkins Gets Seeds For Needy Miners

Congressman Tom Jenkins of Ohio's Tenth District failed to obtain free garden seed for his district's miners from national and state agencies. He secured 1 100 seed packets from a Columbus firm, 5 000 packets from a Philadelphia firm, and about 669 pounds of seeds from a Chicago concern.

Ironton Tom Jenkins Ohio Columbus Jenkins Philadelphia Chicago

Eighth Grade Tests Held Across Athens County

Examinations conducted by the Ohio State Department of Education were given today in Athens County. Six hundred fifteen students participated. Teachers will grade papers and send results to the county superintendent, then to Columbus headquarters.

Ohio State Department of Education Athens County Columbus

DAR faces two issues at annual congress

Washington April 16 The Daughters of the American Revolution opened its annual congress amid a looming split over two issues the blacklist of speakers and involvement in politics. President general Mrs Alfred J Brosseau sought to avoid public clash while privately backing blacklisting some legislators and supporting support for a strong navy and voting for a presidential candidate with American traditions.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Alfred J. Brosseau Congress

Skit by Athens High School Eighth Grade Girls Delights

An eighth grade girls’ skit at Athens high school in the junior department, led by Miss Cora Bailey, humorously shows school joys and trials. It covers rehearsal for an assembly, teacher duties with the Parent-Teacher group, and how teachers, the principal, the superintendent, and children are viewed.

Athens High School Cora Bailey Johnnie

Woman Identified in Columbus Auto Fatality

The body of a woman killed in a Columbus auto crash two days earlier was identified as Mrs. Sarah E. Summy, 72. More than 1,000 people viewed the body before identification.

Columbus U.P Sarah E. Summy

Choir at Christian Church Presents Our Lord Victorious Cantata

The Christian church choir staged Shelley’s Our Lord Victorious last night at the Sunday service. The cantata traced the crucifixion and resurrection with organ preludes, elegy, burial, tomb scene, earthquake, and triumphant rejoicing. Soloists Charles Giauque, Mrs Roscoe Fowler, Frances Sanders, and Mrs C C Millikan highlighted sections with choir responses and Gladys Jones on obligato.

Our Lord Harry Howe Shelley Charles Giauque Roscoe Fowler Frances Sanders C. C. Millikan Gladys Jones Presbyterian Church

Two Arrests After Egg Throwing Incident

Police detained two men identified as Red Hawkins and James Newman for throwing bright Easter eggs at passersby. Chief Herb Parker and Captain Charles Maple led the arrests. Also arrested was James Hale, a janitor, on an intoxication charge.

Haawkins James Newman Herb Parker Charles Maple James Hale

Mother in Greece Seeks Son Here

Mrs. Calliope F. March of Athens Greece asks Chief Parker to locate Constantine Frederick March believed to have been in Athens about 1916. She was told he came to Cincinnati for a brother August March funeral then went to Dayton and Columbus. last letter from him to the widow was answered and returned.

Calliope F. March Athens Greece Herb Parker Constantine Frederick March

Chief Parker Seeks Help Locating Missing Son Mr March

Chief Parker asks the public for information on the location of his son last traced to the city. He requests anyone with knowledge to notify the police office promptly.

Parker Mr. March

MELLO-GLO Face Powder Promises Long-Lasting Pure Smoothness

Advertising copy highlights MELLO-GLO powder made by a new French process. Claims protect beauty in all weathers, prevent drying, resist sweating, and stay on longer. Endorsed by D Zenner Company.

D. Zenner Company

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