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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1926
Page
12
Judge Clarence Curtin ordered a peremptory writ of mandamus in the Woods and Parker v. Hocking county board of education case to restore salaries after a discharge resolution. The ruling cites lack of charges of inefficiency or neglect and notes Parker and Woods had not been restrained from duties. The decision signals possible appeal and further action.
Edith Viola and Opal Miller and Palmer Miller of Columbus spent the week end in Logan with Mr and Mrs S T Lyke and Olive Lyke. On Sunday they were joined by Charlie Miller and William Wagner of Bremen. They returned home with Columbus guests and Olive Lyke remained until Tuesday evening.
Logan city council adopted overhead street lighting and two boulevard lighting types at an executive session on Tuesday. An ordinance authorized the service director to advertise and proceed. Complaints urged alleys used by Ohio Fuel to be restored to original condition, with the service director ordered to verify and demand proper replanking.
Reports from Columbus hospital say Herbert R. Harrington, president of the First National Bank, is slightly improved after confinement. A rumor of his death circulated in Logan on Wednesday night.
Logan August 26 The musicians' picnic promoted by the American Legion band of Logan and Crystal Springs drew a large crowd for two concerts on Sunday August 22. Clarinetist Mr Shaw of Columbus assisted. Raymond Woods of Logan Opera House performed as the band gave its best to an appreciative audience. Merchants of Laurelville have engaged the band for an open air concert there on Thursday evening August 26.
Logan August 26 many friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Noah Mobles Sr to celebrate their fortieth anniversary on August 18 Those in attendance included Mrs Ida Dorris Lancaster Route 1 Mrs Anna Spurgeon Mr and Mrs Walter Oswald and son Harold Donald and Robert Toledo Mr Jacob Aurard Mr and Mrs Orla Fickel and son Roy Jacob and daughter Inez Logan Route 7 Mr and Mrs Harley Mohler and daughter Retha Jean Logan Mr and Mrs Michael Mohler and daughter Nellie and son Robert Mr and Mrs Arthur Mohler and son Clyde Mr and Mrs W O Howdyshell and sons Noah Junior daughters Agnes Ethel Ida and Delilah Charles Poling and Miss Ida Goodlive Maxville Mr and Mrs Bart Mohler and son Orland and daughter Virginia Gore Mrs Bertha Lyke Logan.
The South eastern Ohio conference of the United Brethren church opened in Newark with Bishop Clippinger presiding. Delegates include Rev. T. C. Harper, H. M. Craft, and Sherman Lyke, with Mr. Whitcraft noted as a lay member of the governing body.
A United Brethren church member remains actively involved in conference affairs, continuing a long tradition of service and leadership within the denomination.
Logan Aug 26 Rotarian Herbert Morrey of Wooster spoke on Boy Scout Work and What is Scouting at the regular meeting. He was joined by assistants Mr Muir of Akron and Mr Janeson of Lorain. Guests included Burt Paters Walter Barrett Earl Mack and Mr Vogel with news of an intercity meet set for Nelsonville next Tuesday night.
At Columbus the Republican state convention held a final session to approve a platform and wrap up routine campaign business after a harmonious night. Senator Simeon D. Fess praised President Coolidge and spoke of eliminating the national debt in thirty years if Democrats do not hinder progress. He attacked tariff tinkering as harmful to business.
In North Hartland Vermont a car plunged thirty feet from a bridge onto the Central Vermont tracks. Three arsons were confirmed with two women among the victims and a fourth person critically injured. Victims resided in Springfield Massachusetts.
Bishop J J O'Connor of Newark directs priests in urban parishes to abandon automobiles amid dangers of driving under present conditions. Rural priests are excepted from the advisory order.
Charles L. Monk 71 national treasurer and board member of the American Insurance Union died yesterday in Chicago. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Chicago where he died.
Clubs will join the Nelsonville Rotarians in the meeting and a one hundred per cent attendance was urged to show strong participation.
Logan August 26 Professor E M Hurst head of Otterbein College religious education will fill the pulpit at both services Sunday. He spent years in the mission field and is described as an interesting speaker. Members urged to attend the last services of the current conference year.
In Columbus on August 25, the Democrats wrapped up a harmonious state convention pledging to retain the direct primary curb campaign spending and oppose alleged utility control in state government. Governor Vic Donahey and Senatorial candidate Atlee Pomerene outlined the platform and pledged support. Cyrus Locher chaired the resolutions committee which drafted the platform. T. J. Duffy delivered the keynote warning against tainted money in elections.
Selection of a chairman for the Republican Executive Committee will be made at a Saturday meeting in Logan. Other officers will be named and business matters discussed.
The list names figures such as Samson David and Elijah with answers including Bethlehem Boaz Esau and the construction of the Tower of Babel. It appears to be a study aid listing biblical characters and events for review.
London reports by Sir Thomas Legge show English working girls growing more beautiful over 20 years due to open air life exercise and higher wages. He cites 72 percent good looking 28 percent average and none bad in a recent factory visit. Anemia dropped from 30 35 percent to five percent.
Four men were killed and three seriously injured when a car driven by 19 year old William Pekar left the road near Bridgeport Connecticut and struck a tree. Passersby found the wreck later and freed the trapped occupants.
Governor Donahey told the Democratic state convention that he has no plans to run for president and that he will not spend his time pursuing higher office. He noted he knows his own limitations as an executive and will focus on serving as governor again.
Jam S. Dunn writing as R. E. Corder and on the London Daily Mail staff left New York saying the best of the city is outside. He condemned bad manners untidy streets and the noise and clatter of the metropolis.
An advert touts internal treatment Dr Leonhardt’s Hemroid as a cure for piles after years of research. Cline's Pharmacy and druggists offer the remedy with a guarantee of results or a money back. Sufferers are urged to obtain a patent of Hemroid today.
The Buenos Aires and Pacific railway runs between Buenos Aires and Valparaiso, two tropical towns, crossing the Andes. The line traverses hundreds of miles through a region of eternal snows.
Pattern description for a morning frock in fabrics like percale gingham tub silk or linen. Includes suggested green and white striped tub silk with white silk trimming and sizes 24 to 44 with fabric yardages. Mail pattern for 16 cents in silver or stamp.
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