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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1926
Page
7
Mayor J P Rochester named Mrs Russell Berlin and Mrs Charles R Lutz to vacancies on the city board of health effective after January 1 Dillon Sanderson relinquishes office and L P Mooney resigns to join the state legislature. The new board will include Dr A K Smith Jesse Fraure and Edward Eberst and elect a health commissioner.
Logan December 22. Milk producers must have their cows tuberculin tested within the next thirty days as required by the city health department and city council resolution. Tests will be done by veterinarians hired by producers. state inspectors will not be sent to Hocking County this year. Permits issued after inspection certificates are received.
Logan on December 21 surprised C F Ridgley superintendent of the Logan public schools with a tribute at the Easterling club. Teachers school board members and officials arranged a turkey dinner and presented him with a lifelong honor.
Superintendent Adgley has led Logan schools for eight years and boosted a new junior high, raised scholastic and athletic standards, and full participation in educational activities. Colleagues praise his modern approach and leadership in the system.
LOGAN, Dec. 22. Members of the Franklin Kerr Guild held their annual Christmas spread at the Presbyterian church with children present. Santa Claus visited early and handed out gifts. During the meeting Florence Barton spoke for the Guild and the Harrington Sunday school class, presenting Mrs. C. R. Douglass a gift as she prepares to leave for Iowa City with her husband and family. Mrs. Walburn and Mrs. Harrington received gifts as well.
Logan officials after a conference with Sheriff W P Shaw Traffic Officer Joe Farbean and Chief Earl Stewart announced motorists may use 1927 license tags immediately. The move aligns with neighboring counties and previous practice. new tags could be used before January 1 this year.
Judge Harley M. Whitcraft heard two divorce cases Tuesday in Logan. Jay Simms seeks a divorce from Grace Simms citing wilful absence for over three years. Edith Curren sues Madison Curren with evidence on file. custody of two minor children to be settled before a final ruling amid claims of extreme cruelty and gross neglect.
In Glover on December 22 BE E Mundew entered a Barred Rock pullet at the Chicago area poultry show. The bird placed fifth amid about 3 000 entries, part of a major exhibition with 230 Barred Rocks from across the United States. Mr Lyon, longtime N and W employee, and his wife were guests at the Boggs hotel. The couple hasn’t decided if they will farm near Mr Lyon’s county or settle in Bluefield. News of a wedding surprised relatives. Mrs Lyon attends her influenza‑ill mother’s bedside and plans to join her husband in the city soon.
Miss Thel Marvin hosted a senior class gathering at a Spring Street home on Monday. Attendees included Mary Miller Thelmalien Margaret Hemsley Cecelia Runns Emaline Raber Ada Leake Irene Hesterlidred Mary Mansfield WM Lantz Joe McCullough aph Dugan Bernard Naaie Al Beshara Lester Zimmerman and Arrel Gatche with games music and refreshments served.
The marriage of Mrs. Cora Belle Nes of Glouster O to Mr T Lyon a locomotive engineer of a city occurred in Circleville on December 6 at the Lutheran church with Reverend G J Troutman officiating. Mrs Nes had previously been widow of the late Shreves.
Albert Campbell, driving to his mine job, overturned a Ford touring car on the High street bridge at about 5 30 in the morning. Campbell said he was blinded by lights from an oncoming car, causing the crash. He was uninjured and the car sustained only slight damage.
A divorce and alimony petition filed by Mrs. Matie Andrews of Glouster against Ira Andrews was dismissed by Judge Versigil in Commor Plees court at Athens after the hearing last Friday afternoon.
Glouster schools closed for holiday vacation. Pupils will not report until Monday morning January 3. Most out-of-town teachers left today to spend the break with home folks.
Mrs. D. J. Thornton and her daughter Miss Jeanette traveled to Akida to stay with relatives until after New Year's. J. R. Clark, Sr. spent the day in Zanesville on business.
In Pittston New Jersey a night long gunfight continued between state troopers and two or more farmers who had barricaded a house on Jutland Mountain. Troopers were reinforced with rifles tear gas and a hand grenade. Two troopers were wounded and a farmer was believed dead.
Two Black men from Youngstown Ohio died in a Sharon Pennsylvania crash when police say the drivers tried to flee a patrolman's questioning. The collision occurred today and authorities are investigating the sequence of events leading to the fatalities.
President Coolidge favors postponing construction of ten cruisers under the Butler bill until airplane carriers now under construction in new yards are completed. A spokesman stated the delay reflects current priorities and shipyard progress.
Dec 22 report that Al Foreman featherweight champion of the Army Navy and Marine corps meets Carl Tremaine of Cleveland in a 10 round elimination bout at Philadelphia on New Year s day.
A Christmas program will be held at the Church of God Thursday evening, December 25. The event promises carols and seasonal readings for the community.
Of 42 captains chosen this year 23 are linemen. Texas and Worcester Tech join Notre Dame in electing two captains and one school will appoint an additional captain before each game.
A fragment describes a luxurious haircare transformation, noting that the elegant head of hair results from wise expenditure rather than frequent brushing. It highlights the popular white silk Tress used by Parisian ladies for evening wear and its lasting shine and comparison to other hair options.
Oscar W. Newman of Columbus refused the appointment to the Ohio Public Utilities Commission offered by Governor Donahey. The attorney cited his unwillingness to give up his private law practice as the reason for declining.
Four convicts from the Ohio penitentiary were slightly hurt and six others escaped injury when a truck carrying them struck a concrete bridge near Canal Winchester. They were thrown into the road in the incident reported in Columbus on December 21.
Five amphibian planes completed the first leg of a 21 000 mile good will Pan American flight. They rested at Point Isabel after arriving from San Antonio with an average speed of about 90 miles per hour. Major Herbert A. Darre, flight commander, said the planes performed perfectly as the crew prepared for the next leg to Tampico Mexico.
Mrs. Vincent A Wortman aged 32 of Findlay was killed and Miss Verena Wortman aged 26 of Toledo injured when their car skidded into a ditch near Van Buren today.
Columbus report states Leo Mattlock a Black man was convicted of the June 7 ax murder of Benjamin F. Donley and given life in the Ohio Penitentiary by Judge Harry L. Scarlett on Tuesday.
St Louis owner Sam Breadon will add two center field flagpoles at Sportsmans Park to display the World Series and National League pennants alongside Old Glory. The World Series banner will rise during the season with the NL title colors, likely during the opener. Breadon credits the Reds with the fiercest chase for second place.
Persistent night coughing is blamed on causes not reached by syrups. Thoxine offers a different approach and promises to halt the cough within 15 minutes. One swallow suffices. if it fails, money back. Safe for children and claimed superior for sore throat. 35c, 60c, and $1.00 at druggists.
Philip M. Cullinan editor and owner of the New Lexington Herald died at his home in New Lexington after more than a year of illness. He served as a life term trustee of Ohio University at Athens and held multiple posts including Perry County Telephone president and New Lexington Savings and Loan director. Funeral services are set for Friday morning in New Lexington.
Floyd Hamilton of Springfield escaped death after losing control of his car and plunging 150 feet over a cliff during a hunting trip. He had parked at the cliff top and his vehicle ran over the edge.
Twenty eight criminal cases were continued this week in Common Pleas court. Among them are counts against Bert M Thompson and Herb F Dillinger for attempted arson and against John Niggemeyer for manslaughter plus Floyd Butcher for possessing intoxicating liquor. The State of Ohio lists many defendants including Cherley Willy Henry Finn Nellie McCance Charlie Leach Hart Cooksey Steve Kachman Jr Charles Palmer Clarence Matheny Lena Bran Lennie Young Ferris Withem John Griffin John Niggermeyer Willis Caley Joe Levinger two indictments Ray Shafer Edward Collins Porter Mitchell and others.
Columbus Heating and Ventilating company filed a $150 claim in Common Pleas court yesterday against Mrs. Ida L. Putnam of 50 West Carpenter street. The suit centers on heating equipment allegedly purchased by the defendant.
The Common Pleas case of Louis J. Jones against Frank Melligan was settled and record waived with consent of both parties on Monday.
The divorce case of Matie E. And rews Glouster against Ira And rews was dismissed in Common Pleas court by Judge L G Worstell after evidence was heard Saturday.
Miss Agatha Miriam Samuels, a Scranton stenographer, sues over a True Story featuring her name claiming damages of 100000. The lawsuit was filed in New York on December 21.
In Chillicothe on December 22 John Hickman waved a manacled arm to fellow prisoners before leaving the county jail with Sheriff Fred Immell and guard Frank Krick for transfer to the Columbus penitentiary. He faces the April 8 electric chair for the murder of Officer Dan Garrett after a final visit with his brother Montrose.
A quartet from Athens High School will travel to the Ohio State Teachers Association meeting on December 29 in Columbus at Central High School. The group will join an all state chorus and perform. Supervisor Barbara Kantser selected Augusta Masten soprano Janet Bing alto John Alden bass and James Boden tenor for the quartet.
Pattern for a children's dress in wool crepe jersey and velveteen from the Messenger Pattern Dept. Cut in sizes 8 10 12 14 years. A 10 year size uses 2 percent yards of 36 inch material plus a yard of contrasting fabric for facing collar pockets and belt. Mailed for 15 cents.
The first state witness George K. Lowry testifies about seven men in a card room during a poker dispute over a dollar. Henry Stephenson is said to have thrown a bottle and asked for something to stop the blood after being cut. Other witnesses describe the scene and the alleged dying statement by Stephenson.
The article touts Creomulsion as a new medical discovery with twofold action to soothe inflamed membranes and inhibit germ growth. It claims creosote is recognised by authorities and that Creomulsion also contains healing elements. Readers are advised to ask druggists for the product.
Roy Arnold testified that a man with a knife descended stairs and blood was on the weapon. He identified the defendant as the man but later altered his prior statement denying the defendant’s identity. Dr. Pedigo supported that the wounds caused the stabbing. Everett Addis noted prior testimony from Dr Porterfield.
Advert reads that Peter son’s Ointment relieves itching from eczema and aids ulcers piles and rashes. Claims include burns scalds abrasions insect bites windburn and chafing with a generous box priced 36 cents.
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