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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1924

Page

2

Graduation Day Set for Athens Eighth Graders

Preparations are complete for Athens eighth grade graduation at Ewing Hall as part of Teachers Institute. Over 500 graduates will participate with speakers Vernon M Riegel W R Heistand and Miss Faith M Peyton. The day includes a complimentary morning show at Majestic Theatre and an afternoon address by Riegel with certificates.

Athens Ewing Hall H. R. Meay Vernon M. Riegel State Drector of Education W. R. Heistand State Department of Educaton Fidith M. Peyton Athens Com M. Riegel Albany Oda Gillogly Sapte Nelsonville Glouster Seark Rrk

Plains Schools to Open Second Week of Coming Month

The Plains Ohio schools resume September 6 at 8 AM with the six year cutoff for entry and attendance mandates for all under eight. County officials require attendance for those under 16 without work certificates. high school courses expand with new offerings and possible additions. Eighth grade graduates expected at county grade commencement next Tuesday at Ohio University auditorium. reception to follow.

the Plains Plains Orning Rciitaoas C. Matheny Lah Featherston Lorence Banks Ralph Dinemoor Alan Murphy Edith Hamer Garet McCown Ruby Gabrielnice Bell Margaret Noble Jenna Weatherby Elsie Braley McVay Jean Ohio University Vernon Riegel State Superintendent of Public Instruction C. A. Matheny The Lains Ohio

Erie Directors Accept Merger Plan Shapes Pere Marquette Deadline

New York Aug 24 Departing reports say after Erie Railway Directors accept the Van Sweringen plan the Pere Marquette Railway will be left to decide on merging with the Nickel Plate system.

New York Erie Railway van Sweringen Erger Pere Marquette Railway He Ynez

Radium Pad Offer Promises Home Health Relief

Degnen's Radio-Active Solar Pad claims to heal nerves, tissues, and many ailments by delivering constant radio active energy. The Radium Appliance Co. offers a free trial with no charge if unsatisfied, inviting all to try the device at 1225 Bradbury Building, Los Angeles.

Degnen Radium Appliance Co Bradbury Bldg Los Angeles Calif

Parochial School Ground Broken in Logan Ohio

In Logan Ohio on Sunday Aug 26 ground was broken for a new parochial school on Catholic church property. Rev Fr Nevin led ceremonies as William Loomis the local contractor began basement work. The plans include four classrooms and an auditorium on North Market street near the rectory.

North Market Street

Rome Township Teams to Compete at State Fair

Rome township high school sends livestock judging team Vernon Starkey Richard Hayes and Forrest Frost with coach G H Chambers and grain judging team Guy Starkey George Marshall and Henry Bryson to the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. The groups travel by truck, camp on the grounds and plan to return Friday evening.

Stewart Rome Township G. H. Chambers Columbus Vernon Starkey Richard Hayes Forrest Frost Guy Starkey George Marshall Henry Bryson

Deaths Joseph F Barker 40 of Union Area

Joseph F Barker 40 eldest son of the late Joseph Barker of near Union died at Univers aity hospital in Columbus Monday from complications following pneumonic. Funeral services at his Worthington home Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock then body brought to Union home for 10 o'clock Thursday services and Union Cemetery interment. Survived by widow and three children all at home two brothers and three sisters A B Barker Merced es Texas AR Barker Union home Mrs A E Baker Edinburg Texas now at home Mrs Howard P Brown Washington DC Rhoda Barker at home.

Joseph F. Barker Joseph Barker Near Union Univeraity Hospital Columbus Pneumonic Worthington Barker A. B. Barker Mer‘ecedes Texas A. R. Barker A. E. Baker Edinburg

Aviator Bacola Claims Seaplane Altitude World Record

Aviator Bacola in a Savoia seaplane with a 250 kilogram load reached 18 044 feet today claiming a new world altitude record for seaplanes.

Bacola Savoia

Special called business meeting tonight at 7 20

A special called business meeting is scheduled for this evening at 7 20. All members in good standing are urged to attend.

Childrens School Cray

Mars Approach Sparks Feasibility Talk and Mars Life Speculation

A historical column recounts how Mars proximity prompts discussions of space travel and Martian life. Prof. R L Berger notes propulsion and Earth deflection risks, while Beta ray research and Martian gravity imply drastic changes to human life and sports on Mars.

What the Doctor Says About Kidneys

A historical health warning urges early kidney care with Dr Carey’s Marshroot Prescription 777. It claims backaches moist palms puffy eyelids and dizziness signal kidney trouble and promotes a roots and herbs medicine sold at seven and a half cents per bottle with a money back guarantee.

Carey America

Hospital Notes Report Mixed Surgeries and Recovery

Earnest Thompson of Athens underwent a successful tonsil operation on Monday. Howard John of Athens was admitted for emergency abdominal surgery and is listed in good condition on Tuesday morning. Josephine Wolfe of Lathrop continues to improve after a shooting accident. A South African firm manufactures fertilizers and poultry foods from locusts.

Earnest Thompson Athens Howard John Athens Josephine Wolfe Lathrop

Violent Storm Strikes Virginia to New Jersey Coast

A powerful hurricane swept 300 miles wide along the Virginia and North Carolina coasts then moved through Chesapeake Bay toward Maryland and New Jersey. The 50 mile per hour winds drove ships into Atlantic harbors and caused widespread property damage as telegraph and telephone lines were torn down.

Virginia North Carolina Chesapeake Bay Maryland New Jersey Atlantic

Terrific speed in races predicted in October event

Intensive training of the international entrants for the Pulitizer race against time marks the lead story. The two Curtiss racers from the air service and the navy Curtiss racer are tuned for the high speed event expected near 300 miles per hour. The note adds London’s St Pauls Cathedral weighs 64 000 tons.

Dayton Air Service St. Paul's Cathedral London

Burning of Cross Sparks Military Arrests at Camp Custer

At Camp Custer Michigan Brigadier General George Van Horn Moseley and soldiers arrested 35 men after a second cross burning on the reservation hills. Some detainees are believed to be Klansmen while many others may be spectators. All are held in the guard house pending separation of Klan members from nonmembers.

Alfred Tennyson Jules Verne Earth Moon Mars Verne R.L. Berger Mathematics Department Ohio University Camp Custer Mich Ku Klux Klan George van Horn Moseley Moseley

Handkerchief Care Guide Says Wash Separately

If handkerchiefs appear frayed or worn they should be washed by themselves and not with the rest of the laundry to prevent damage to other items.

Joint Sunday School Picnic At Haning Church

A joint picnic of Haning Baptist and Chase Baptist churches is set for Sunday August 1 at Haning church. In the forenoon Rev Moore of Zaleski and Rev Weatherby of Athens will speak. A basket dinner will be served at noon followed by a program by the children of both schools.

Haning Church Haning Baptist Church Chase Baptist Church Moore Zaleski Weatherby Athens

Frank Gross hits million-foot gas well in debut

Frank Gross drilled his first professional gas well at Fisher Monday striking a million feet five feet down in the Clinton sand. The find marks a major early achievement for Gross and centers on the Fisher prospect in the Clinton sand interval.

Frank Gross Fisher Monday Clinton

We Sell More Goods for Same Money and Leas Money

Store slogan at 9 W State St proclaims lower prices and broader selection. Local ad emphasizes value, urging shoppers to visit Just Around the Corner as prices rise elsewhere.

High Prices W. State St

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