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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1924
Page
7
James H. Allen of Rochester New York suffered years of rheumatism and paralysis before discovering a remedy he named Allenrhu. He asserts the treatment dissolves uric acid depots in muscles and banishes symptoms, and reports local pharmacists began stocking it.
Athens merchants association announces closure of all Athens retail stores from 12:30 to 1:30 p m on Good Friday. Public and private offices will also close during the observance as per Harry Beckley, president of the merchants association.
Washington says two Americans killed in Albania were identified as George B. DeLong of New York and Robert L. Coleman of San Francisco. State Department dispatches a cablegram to the American consul in Tirana. The killings occurred several weeks ago.
Seventeen Tau Mu Phi Masonic initiates at Ohio University joined the national Square and Compass order under Ralph Roberts of Slippery Rock Pa. and H William Holsinger of Akron University. A banquet followed at the Colonial Hotel with speakers E W Chubb C M Copeland and Ralph S Roberts. The local Square vows to promote Masonic ideals on campus and grow the fraternity.
Attendance rose at First Methodist union services during Holy Week as Rev H Schuyler Foster of the Baptist church spoke on Jesus and the Quiet Hour with a solo by Mise Cutter of Ohio University. He urged more time for meditation and spiritual life as a path to strength for life’s crises. The final service will feature Dr Abbott Y Wilcox of the Presbyterian church delivering the sermon at seven tonight.
Helen Miller age 10 and her baby brother Robert 15 months left home in Lakewood to find their father who worked in Warren. Police traced clues through the night and the children and their father returned home to Lakewood this morning.
Kenneth Claik reports from Washington that Jake Hamon sought no personal office but pushed for his son Jake Jr to rise. the Teapot Dome committee heard from Phil E. Baer that Hamon was active in 1920 Republican circles and sought Chicago deals.
Martins Ferry Ohio April 17 marks the fourth anniversary of the Burkhart axe murders unsolved despite rewards totaling 2200. Neighbors reported two police foundMrs Augusta Burkhart 68 and her daughter Lillian 44 murdered in their isolated home. Evidence included axe wounds blood on walls and missing currency and Liberty Bonds. Abdy Sargent was acquitted of murder charges.
The Ohio Association of Motor Bus owners will hold a statewide conference at the Southern Hotel in Columbus on April 24 to discuss the Freeman-Collister Act regulating motor bus traffic and review the industry’s development in Ohio.
A Labourite in the royal presence wore a dull tie as the King adjusted his own red tie with a smile. The exchange left the Labourite embarrassed while the King maintained composure.
Three hour devotional program to be held Friday from 12 to 3 o clock at the Presbyterian church with speakers Reverend Frederick Brown Reverend Brinley Abbott Reverend Leon Arpcee Reverend H S Foster Rev A Y Wildcox and Rev Daniel McGurk. Merchants Association asks stores and businesses to close from 12 30 to 1 30 to allow employees to attend the services if they wish.
Statement estimates that placing Australia in the Atlantic Ocean would fill the stretch between Britain and America, illustrating scale in a contrived geographic comparison.
The House Shipping Board investigating committee laid groundwork for a sweeping probe into the U S Shipping Board foreign activities tied to ship operations. Representative Davis of Tennessee questioned Huntington T Morse the board's European director about matters dating to foreign control of shipping boards.
A druggist offers Zemo as a safe antiseptic liquid for eczema itching pimples rashes and skin diseases. It claims rapid relief with overnight blemish improvement and instant itch stop, available in 35 cent bottles and an extra large $1.00 size, plus 25 cent ointment and 50 cent variants.
The report details Morse’s claim that government ownership would never yield a viable American merchant marine and that government ships should be privatized at a fair price. He argues continued government operation could lure private buyers, urging Congress to back five more years of shipping board ships.
A reading urges individuals to think for themselves and follow Christ as a model. It cites theological quotes from Paul and Jehovah, asserting that the book The Harp of God explains dark sayings and unlocks Jehovah’s messages through scripture and practice.
Cumamander C Burney the British aeronautical inventor proposes floating airship bases to sustain global service. He argues mobile bases would match gas and fuel needs more efficiently than fixed land bases and could relocate instantly to any point.
John Townsend a truck driver from Glow ter pleaded guilty to speeding at arraignment before Magistrate Sanders. He paid a fine of ten dollars plus costs. The charge was laid by Officer P. H. Barrows.
Fort Wayne Indiana April 17 Kimball Young, noted film and stage actor, stricken with acute appendicitis during Tuesday evening's performance has passed the crisis and shows signs of improvement after a restful night and medical care.
Grace Heekins emerges as a prominent film producer while discussions arise over age and peer years, noting younger colleagues in the industry. The report highlights her recognized work and ongoing conversation about age dynamics in production circles.
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