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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1928

Page

8

Bertie Lou Plans House For Happiness Amid Turmoil

Bertie Lou Bryer pursues a Moonfields house purchase with Marco Palmer as Rod Bryer’s marriage strains unfold. Lila Loree schemes to separate Bertie Lou from Rod while Bertie Lou contemplates marriage to Marco for security and future happiness.

Bertie Lou Rod Bryer Lila Loree Rod Cyrus Loree Wen Bertie Lou Lila Marco Palmer Palmer Estate Marco Ruie Lou Wayville

Radio networks broadcast Hoover homecoming tonight across major stations

A West to Midwest network plan covers WHO, KWK, WREN, WFAA, KPRC and more stations as Herbert Hoover’s homecoming address airs at 7 p m Central Time. The slate includes Gilbert and Sullivan patter Patience and Kolster Hour with dinner music and news updates from WOR WPG and others.

Hoover Pene Branch Iowa UPI Middle-West Herbert Hoover Republican Central Woc WHO KWK WREN Wre Wot WFAA KPRC Cecal

Coast Guard Cutter Marion sails to search for missing plane

The Coast Guard Cutter Marion, after iceberg patrol between Labrador and Greenland, was ordered to search for Hert Hasell and the Greater Rockford plane reported missing in their flight from the Bight to Greenland.

Washington U.R Coast Guard Marion Labrador Greenland Hert Hasell Rockford

Won't Wander Betty Simpson Faces Month in Prison

Betty Simpson a 25 year old Oklahoma girl with wanderlust stowed away on ocean liners but had no funds. She sailed on the S S Aquitania from New York and was detected at sea. Arrested at Southampton she faces a month in prison ending her travels.

Marco Moonfields Prairies Bertie Lou Betty Simpson Oklahoma Betty S. S. Aquitania New York Southhampton England

Bring on the Dogs Grand Island Patrols Threatened by Dogs

Grand Island Nebraska August 21 Motorcycle Officer Ramsey uses a pistol with blank cartridges as a remedy for dogs that chase his motorcycle.

Grand Island, Neb Ramsey Grand Island

Itching Torture Relief with Zemo Healing Liquid

Zemo offers a safe dependable treatment for eczema itching and skin irritations. First application often stops itching and provides relief from pimples rashes blotches blemishes. Easy to apply anytime and available in prices 3i 60c and 1.90.

Grant not liquor drinker says Civil War aide

M Harrison Strong, Grant's secretary during the last years of the Civil War, denies persistent claims that Grant drank alcohol or was slovenly. He recalls Grant as neat, calm, with little luggage, and notes the general used a rocking chair in the field.

NEA Fayetteville Ark Grant M. Harrison Strong Bull's Creek Valley Strong Lee Northern Virginia General Grant

Letter Golf Rules and Word Transform Puzzle

The article explains letter golf as changing one letter at a time to turn one word into another with a set par. Each step must be a valid common word, keeping letter order, and no slang or abbreviations. It notes a sample change from COW to HEN in three strokes and mentions a solution printed on the last page.

Rod Bertie Lou Bessie

Begg Encourages Support for GOP Victory After Nomination Loss

Columbus August 20 James T Begg of Sandusky says in a public letter to supporters that despite losing the governor nomin ation he remains confident of a Republican victory in November and urges active work for the party candidate this fall.

Columbus U.R James T. Begg Sandusky

Smith Launches Reply to White Charges in Albany

Gov. Alfred E. Smith completes a detailed defense against William Allen White accusations that he voted to shield vice gambling and the saloon while in the legislature. After weeks of review, Smith prepares to issue his response tonight from Albany New York.

Albany N. Y U.P Alfred E. Smith William Allen White Kansas Smith

Toombs Under Guard at Own Request

Roy C. Toombs of Chicago and St. Louis was placed under guard by a U S marshal at his request to avoid possible kidnapping. The measure was taken in Chicago as of August 20.

Chicago Roy C. Toombs Chicago and St. Louis Innacier U. S

California grape shipments rise despite drought claims

Fresno California reports grape production up about 66 percent since national prohibition. Carload grape shipments to eastern markets tripled from 1919 to 1927, with 2,040,000 tons produced in 1926 versus 1,330,000 in 1919. Refrigerator car movements nearly matched all perishables in 1910, as wine and brandy once supported a major industry.

Iresno Calif California Interstate Commerce Commission Grapse State Department of Agriculture

State to build fish hatchery in Fairfield County

Columbus Aug 20 The state fish and game bureau reported Fairfield County may receive a new hatchery costing about 25 000 dollars. Officials tested water at Millersport near Buckeye Lake while final site decisions were considered. Plans also include hatcheries at Tiffin Windfall and Chillicothe.

Columbus U.P Fairfield County State Bureau of Fish and Game Millersport Buckeye Lake Bureau Tiffin Windlay Chillicothe

Brandy Made in 1916 1917 and 1918 Reported

The excerpt notes brandy production in 1916 1917 and 1918 but states current figures indicate wine has been diverted to carrot shipments.

Okapi Exhibit Opens at Field Museum in Chicago

An okapi, rare African mammal related to the giraffe, is now on display at the Field Museum in Chicago. Retrieved by the Captain Marshall Field expedition from pygmy bush men, the species was unknown to science until 1900. The animal’s neck and legs are shorter than a giraffe, with similar teeth and horns.

Chicago Field Museum Marshall Field

Marine flyer departs for Nicaragua with plane for Managua

Lieut. C. F. Schilt, decorated with the Medal of Honor, takes off in a tri motor Fokker for Managua Nicaragua to deliver the sixth aircraft for marine operations. He flies with a crew of four in the mission tied to General Sandino fighting.

Washington U.P C. F. Schilt Nicaragua Managua Sandino Schilt President Coolidge

Exemption Granted for Marsh Foundation Van Wert Estate

The Ohio state tax commission allowed a $196 680 tax exemption on real estate of the Marsh foundation Van Wert while denying exemption on $139 940 in real estate and refusing any exemption on personal property valued at about $2 603 450. The personal property includes stocks bonds and notes given to the foundation under the will of George Marsh Van Wert philanthropist who founded the charity.

Columbus U.R State Tax Commission Marsh Foundation van Wert George Marsh

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