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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1928

Page

15

Athens area classified ads mix of autos and services

A dense OCR style listing shows numerous used autos such as FORD-1925 four door, FORD-1925 coupe, CHEVROLET-1926 coach, DURANT-1912 touring, plus assorted services from Farley’s Dry Cleaning to roofing, plumbing and moving. It includes real estate notes, employment prompts, insurance and lending hints, equipment sales, and Wanted to Buy notices in Athens area with numerous small businesses and individuals seeking work, property, or goods.

FORD Chevrolet McCune Motor Cor CO SEARS Athens G. H. Marten Athens Re Millfie Delegtrio Repair CO Revelading & Specifty Helicul Ser VE Lac No Jong Walts Long's Rickett’s Court Street Acme Dry Cleaners Farley Tisurmaice and Surety Frank R. Murphy General Insurance Service Della Virginie Union W. R. Cable Actna N. E. Mile Herbert Kelley Athens Trucking Co J. & Ciseman Mgr Teua Meier College Ain Cincinnati Reliags Aupranterd Nursery Stafi Ilerritk Nurseries Mal waNnrsh Cellum Lange Men Vara Lange Company de Pew Colt Furst and Thoma Vversclop New Ford Boormints Co. Inc Cleveland Onta Broadway New York Peachboard Salem M. & L. r_Tranklin-Adams Chicano Preston Denver Colorado Sugden Rochester N.Y Willeyark Aura McDaniel W. Bratinne Vale Foshion Gall Isc Ace Bus Stephensen Rooz Idush Daeger Mixers Gale Rardin Brothers Acamel Ealy White Mountain J. E. Coursey Cemetery St W. P. Elliott Vartetia Paints Nash McFarland’s Nelsonville Ohio W. Gadbury van Abdichardica Nesemellin

Absent-ballot requests surge as election day nears

About 800 residents had applied for absentee ballots and over 600 were returned as the county board of elections closed the books. Dave Johnson, clerk, said the office was busy with residents preparing to vote out of the county on primary day. Seventeen voting stations will operate in Athens with locations listed across wards and streets.

County Board of Elections Dave Johnson Election Board Athens WHS First Christian Church Moser's Central Avenue M. E Eckley Athens Ice and Storage Company Tnd Dalton’s Realty East Washington Airect John Kilpatrick East Mulberry Street Fred Fenzel Park Place City Hall Athens Brick Plant Hopkin Morris Avenue Carpenter's Karags May Avenue Beasley Ford East Carpenter Street Mt. Zion Baptist Church Ayo

Hoover seeks $1 billion for four year public works push

The Republican nominee pledges a $1 billion, four year program for cheap transportation, irrigation, reclamation, water supply, hydroelectric power, roads and public buildings. He defends labor unions, attacks corruption, urges religious tolerance, and emphasizes farm relief, waterway development, and tighter enforcement of Prohibition. He vows an honest campaign accounting every penny and calls for a deeper defense readiness while opposing immigration and taxes.

Hoover Orien Elouise Die Tie League of Natons Jane Toler Namines Bonator Hothh

Naturalistic setting for Craig's Wife at Ohio University

Ohio University players present Craig's Wife with a naturalistic set built to George Kelly's plan. The production uses a two level living room set, a ceiling for voice projection, and new curtains and road repairs completed by county workers. Stage manager Paul Kiefer leads with Mark Baker and Gerald Epps in the cast as graders work on nearby roads and bridges through the week.

George Keleley Craig Ohio University Players Ewing Hall Wilier Craie Ohio University Athena County J. Ra Shottown Road Rodehaver James Pi McVey Park Place Peach Ridge Dutch Creek Willard Brugier Fern

Buchtel Man Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge

In Buchtel Marshal John Mason arrested Md Moore for intoxication. Moore pleaded guilty before Justice Carl H. Porter, fined 40 dollars plus costs, and was jailed when unable to pay. Prosecution by R. D. Williams followed complaints of attempting to entice a youth to accompany him to a brick plant.

Buchtel John Mason MD Moore Carl H. Porter Costa Moore R. D. Williams Buehtel Nobile Cleveland Athens Harry Dalton Fred Tedrow Clareland Tedrow Home Furnishing Court of Justice of the Prace C. H. Porter

O U Commencement Friday at Ewing Hall

Ohio University will hold summer graduates’ commencement at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Ewing Hall auditorium. President E. B. Bryan announces the event with Dr. Bryan delivering the address, subject to be announced. Special music features Miss Helen Heddon with violinist William Bennett Shimp and pianist William Longstreet.

Ohio University Ewing Hall E. B. Bryan Dr. Bryan Misa Helen Heddon University School of Music Gunod Wiliam Bennett Shimp William Longstreet

Scouts Dedicate Endubonah Chapel at Camp Endubonah

In Muskingum Aug 11 the Boy Scout camp at Endubonah completed a simple chapel amphitheater seating 100, built under camp director Seaford with hand tools. Dedication Thursday featured South Eastern Ohio Council president Dunn, lumber donor McTaggart, and local scouts like Merritt Preston, Tom Biddle, Paul Cable, and Ted Preston.

Tom D. Biddle Athens Endubonah Muskingum Mr. Seaford Evan Dunn Southeastern Ohio Council McTaggart Merritt Preston Tom Biddle Paul Cable Ted Preston Athens Scouta D. H. Biddle

Branch May Move Main Office to Athens Ohio

Prof John J Laub general manager of the Rating Service system spoke in Athens Saturday with FR L Shelton Athens manager. He said he was impressed by the situation and is considering moving the main office to Athens to serve all Southern Ohio. Shelton would remain in charge if the change proceeds.

Europe John J. Laub Athens FR. L. Shelton Ohio Laub Logia Malta Shelton

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