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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1924

Page

3

Nelsonville notes schedule two games with two teams

Nelsonville notes outline two games against Westwood and another team for February 9 and a likely rematch after an exhibition earlier in the season. Also covered are Jacksonville Intermediates and Lion’s Club results, local entertainment in Oswego, and Virgil Heown’s wartime and postwar story highlighting his TB battle, service, and family ties.

Indcomes Evette Westwood Lion's Lion's Club Ipping Oswego Sas Iis Virgil Heown Nelsonville Trio Nis

Elks Lodge to Host Night for Past Exalted Rulers

The Elks plan a February 1 gathering at their Hocking home with Past Exalted Rulers and officers invited. Notable attendees include former leaders and local lodge officers expected to take part in the event as guests and observers.

Elks A. L. Pritchard Scott I. & Benson O. A. Mills Ray Linscott J. W Gibson H. F. Me Ss. McCune C. H. Newton William Tedrow

Evening classes offered for men and women at the Y

The Y hosts two classes at 7 p m with Mrs Iha ton Mrs George Tifft and Miss Elizabeth Linton leading the instruction for colored pupils at residence and schools in full tonight.

Ihaton George

Rhodes Hosts Hyperion Club Ladies Afternoon

Mrs W S Rhodes was hostess in the afternoon meeting of the Hyperion club for women. The program featured current events and a discussion about generals and statesmen. James Saltz Eberle and Whit presented notable men from February as the group concluded with songs.

W. S. Rhodes Ladies of Hyperion Club Saltz Eberle

Weekend Social Notes and Local Visits Reported

A the weekend feature in the Messenger lists guests and hosts across towns. Mrs Utman of Athens hosted friends, J M Hyde entertained in town, and families including the Pritchards and Eberts shared gatherings with relatives.

Utman Athens J. M. Hyde

Carl Engle Dies After Gallant Battle With Tuberculosis

Logan mourns Carl Engle who died Saturday at 11 36 a m after an eight year struggle with tuberculosis He aged near 81 and spent his last months at 397 Iug avenue cared for by Mrs F C Rulon Funeral details set for Presby terian church with Rev C F Lauer in charge The American Legion to assist In his World War I service Engle served with the 73rd brigade in France and Belgium during the Allied drive

Cleveland Logan Government Hospital Dayton Oak Grove Sanitarium Southwest Engle Masonic Columbus American Legion Phi Kappa Tau Carl Engle F.C. Rulon Iug Avenue Grove Sanitarium Darby Eral Presh Church C. F. Lauer Mr. Engle France Belgium

Logan Telephone chief resigns to start battery service

Robert Gompp longtime wire chief at Logan Home Telephone resigns effective February 1 and opens a service station behind the Qoblinger store on South Spring street. Charles Lyke succeeds him as troubleshooter, with Ed ward Mundy moving into Lyke’s former post.

Robert Gompp Logan Home Telephone Company Qoblinger South Spring Street Gompp Charles Lyke Edward Mundy Lyke

Farmers seek restriction on heavy hauls west of Logan

West of Logan farmers urge limits on heavy lumber transports during wet weather to protect county roads. They say dragging heavy loads over the improved gravel surface lets water flow into ditches after the top layer is torn away, with Beery Hill singled out as especially bad. Lumber haulers use two teams per wagon on that hill.

Logan Beery Hill

Young and Williams Named in Columbus Logan Connection

W. M. Young, 22, an engineer in Columbus, and Mary Louise Williams, 22, a teacher in Logan, are identified as linked in the readable OCR fragment. No further context or actions are provided in the text.

W. M. Young Columbus Mary Louise Williams Logan

Death of Ernest Grossman Former Logan resident

Word came Sunday morning of the death of Ernest Grossman a former Logan resident after a battle with cancer He had worked at the Hocking Valley car shops before his illness and recently moved to Columbus where many of his relatives live

Columbus Ernest Grossman Logan Grossman Hocking Valley

Oil operations and wells on several leases noted

Carter Oil moves tools on the B K Tritsch lease south of Logan and plans soon to start drilling. Bell Schull set a location on Epic Woodard farm near Starr. Ohio Fuel Supply reports 25 barrels daily from the South Perry well on James Friend lease. The well awaits shooting after a pipeline is laid. Cottingham Essex Bell Schull and Walters are building a derrick on the Lanning farm in Test Hollow south of New Straisville. Chartiers No 186 on Hocking Product land has reached 2500 feet.

Carter Oil Company Logan Bell & Schull Epic Woodard Starr Ohio Fuel Supply Company South Perry James Friend Cottingham Essex Bell, Schull and Walters Lanning Test Hollow New Straisville Chartiers Hocking Product Company

Stewart Takes Over Ed Kimes Interest in Cole man and Kimes Store

Mr J C Stewart, a traveler for a Columbus firm, has acquired Ed Kimes’s interest in the Cole man and Kimes general store. Stewart will keep traveling while managing the store.

Guysville Feb J. ¢. Stewart Columbus Ed Kimes Coleman & Kimes Stewart

Governor Donahey Mourns Death Of Former President Wilson

From Donahey Columbus February 4 Governor Donahey called former President Wilson a great American whose life was devoted to justice and brotherly love. He said Wilson bore a heavy burden bravely and history will place him among Americans who fought for freedom rights life and liberty and the protection of property.

Donahey Columbus Wilson

Suspected Deserter Tied to Toll House Heist

Eugene Miller also known as Maestre, held as an army deserter in Wheeling West Virginia, may be the man sought for the Steubenville bridge toll house robbery, according to federal justice officials.

Wheeling W. Va Eugene Miller Maestre Steubenville Bridge

Cambridge men held in shooting death claim accidental discharge

Cambridge Ohio February 4 Panul Spaid and Paul Agar are in custody over the death of 25 year old Ralph Denny. Denny was shot early today by a revolver said to have been discharged by Spaid. Both suspects deny intent and call the shooting accidental.

Cambridge Panul Spaid Paul Agar Ralph Denny Spaid

Mexico Guatemala agree on mammoth international bridge

The Mexican government says Guatemala will co operate on a reinforced concrete bridge over the Sushiate River at the southern border. The joint project will cost about $7 000 000 and is to be funded by both governments.

Mexico City Republic of Guatemala Sushiate River Mexico

Moonshine case lands Jack Frost in three month jail stint

Moundsville West Virginia authorities report Jack Frost has been sentenced to three months in jail and fined one dollar for illegal moonshine possession in a local case.

Moundsville W. Va Jack Frost

Ohio Farmers Week opens with five day program

Keb, 4. Thousands of farmers from across Ohio converge on Columbus for the twelfth annual Farmers Week. The event spans five days with speeches demonstrations and recreational features on today’s schedule.

Columbus Keb Ohio

Stewart announce birth of daughter in East State Street

Mr and Mrs C DPD Stewart of East State street announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday February 2.

Fire destroys Liberty Garage and damages Main restaurant

More than twenty cars were destroyed when a blaze gutted the Liberty Garage in Yorkville Ohio and badly damaged the Main restaurant. Loss is estimated at 60000 dollars with the fire’s origin listed as a mystery.

Yorkville Liberty

Plastering Contractor Dies in Church Ceiling Fall

Samuel Writz a 50 year old contractor was killed in Tiffin when he fell thirty six feet from the church ceiling while supervising plastering work at the new Methodist Protestant church. The accident occurred today and details indicate he suffered instant death.

Tiffin Samnuel Writz New Methodist

Detectives search for jewelry linked to John Mazzola case

Cincinnati Feb 4 detectives began a wide search for jewelry said to have been worn by dental student John Mazzola. The items were missing when his body was found in Norwood Ohio last Tuesday, triggering the investigation.

Cincinnati John Mazzola Norwood Ohio

Funeral notice for Comrade John Brook in Columbus

Special meeting of Columbus Golden Post at 12 noon Tuesday to attend the funeral at 1 p.m. at the house. Comrade John Brook is remembered by J. L. Pickering and C.

Columbus Golden Post John Brook J. L. Pickering

Infant of Princess Jolanda Baptized Amid Royal Family Attendance

The infant daughter of Princess Jolanda Countess di Berigolo, granddaughter of the Italian king and queen, was baptized today in the king and queen's presence along with the crown prince and other royal family members.

Tenine Jolanda Countess di Berigolo

Marmola Prescription Tablets Promoted For Obesity in Detroit Ad

An old advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a safe popular weight loss remedy. It claims universal availability in drugstores worldwide and direct purchase options from Marmola Co. in Detroit Michigan, priced at one dollar per box. The pitch discourages dieting or strenuous exercise for fat reduction.

Marmola Co Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

House blocks early action on tax exempt securities

Washington February 4. Early action on the administration plan to abolish tax exempt securities was blocked in the House today. Republican leader Longworth sought unanimous consent to bring the resolution up next Thursday but faced objection from Democrat Abernathy of North Carolina.

Warshington House Longworth Representative Abernathy North Carolina

If Mothers Only Knew Powders for Children

During these days many children complain of headache feverishness stomach troubles and irregular bowels. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders are goosey and pleasant to take and effective in their action. Mothers who use them tell others about them. Sold by druggists everywhere.

Be Careful What You Wash Your Childs Hair With

Be careful what you wash a child s hair with to keep it in good condition Many seeps and prepared sham poos contain too much free alkali This dries the sewatp makes the hair brittle and harmful Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo pure grease less better than others for cleansing Simply moisten hair rub in Two or three teaspoonfuls create rich creamy lather rinse removes dust dirt dandruff and excess oil Hair dries quickly evenly leaves hair fine silky bright tuffy wavy and easy to manage Available at drug stores inexpensive a few ounces last months

Trial of Mike Slaughter Opens in County Court

Ralph Slaughter, among 78 men rounded up in a county liquor raid last week, faces eight counts in common pleas court. Four charges accuse possession of intoxicating liquor and four charge sale or distribution.

Mike” Slaughter Ralph “Mike Slaughter Common Pleas Slaughter

Weather forecast calls for colder air and wintry mix

The U S weather bureau predicts a cold front moving from Missouri toward the northeast. The storm will bring rain sleet and snow in eastern states east of the Mississippi as it tracks through the Ohio valley Tennessee and the east gulf states.

Washington Peb T Mauch Ohio Valley Tennessee East Gulf States United States Weather Bureau Missouri Mississippi River

Woman Surrenders in Cleveland Murder Case

A woman surrendered to Prosecutor Stanton in Cleveland on February 4, facing a murder warrant linked to the 4 year old death of Marvin Castanga. Authorities said Colavito Cooperated in the voluntary surrender process.

Cleveland Kime Colavito Marvin Castanga Paward Stanton

Hearth Rint Never Expect Biroet Car

A fragmented note remarks on a car maneuver and the unexpected passage of a Biroet vehicle. The readable text emphasizes surprise at the vehicle’s maneuver.

Increase in Central West crude oil prices announced

Ohio Oil Co. announced a 20 cent rise in seven Central West crude oil grades. New quotations list Tama at 2.18, Indiana 1.98, Hinonis 1.92, Princeton 1.02, Plymouth 1.20, Wateriog 1.40, and Wooster 2.50 per barrel.

Findlay Central West Ohio OU Co Tama Indiana Hinois Princeton Plymouth Wateriog Wooster

Explosion Follows Gas Leak in Mansfield Rooming House

Early morning in Mansfield Ohio a gas leak filled a room with gas after a lighted match touched off a stove fire. The explosion blew the front of an old rooming house into the street but the fire department arrived quickly and most tenants were still abed.

Mansfield. O North Diamondette

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