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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1928

Page

12

Exams Set At Central School For Teacher Certificates

County Superintendent H R McVay announced exams for teacher certificates will be held in the Central school building room 14 this year replacing Ellis hall. Tests are scheduled for the first Saturdays in April May and June and the last Friday in August with questions starting at 8 am and continuing all day. The new law requires examination for certificate renewal.

Ellis Hall H. R. McVay McVay

Winter Picnic Draws 800 Athenians in Columbus

More than 800 Athenians attended the Athens County association winter picnic at Druid's hall in Columbus. A pot-luck dinner was served and a relief committee was appointed to assist ill members, led by James J. McNamara, Ard Merritt, and H. T. Wise.

Columbus Athens County Association Druid’s Hall South High Street James J. McNamara Ard Merritt H. T. Wise

Ohio association names new president at convention

The Ohio Association of Building Owners and Managers elected a new president at the close of its annual convention held in the state capital. The outgoing leader praised member efforts and outlined upcoming industry priorities.

Ohio Association of Building Owners and Managers

Hinton Pleads Guilty in Laurelville Theft Case

On February 10 Judge Harley M. Whitcraft heard Hinton from Laurelville plead guilty to an indictment for stealing a motor vehicle. The case ties to an automa theft at Laurelville weeks earlier, with Clyde Lama and Sells to be tried. Sentencing held until other related cases are resolved. Henderson was aided by Frank Redfern of Adelphi, who advised local citizens.

D. Ricketts Har- Hinton Laurelville Harley M. Whitcraft Charghim Hinton Imim Clyde Lama Sells Whitcraft Sen Henderson Frank Redfern Adelphi Ville

Births Surpass Deaths in Hocking County Report

Feb 10 report shows 41 births to 17 deaths in Hocking County with Logan noting 15 births and nine deaths. Pneumonia and influenza claimed several lives while scarlet fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria, and chicken pox appeared among communicable diseases. Boys outnumbered girls among births. list names of many newborns and mothers, with several unnamed entrants.

Hocking Logan Pneumothere Freisinger Harold Halstead Hass Elmer Junior John Richard Smith Lyle ‘ Sargent Green Ricketts Hawk Rowland Oscar Bartholomew, Jr Brown Charles Junior Starr Alfred Lester Ec Windland Norma Lanning Audrey Jean Baker Norris Dicken

Church Debate Sparks Twice Club Meeting

The Twice club discussed the statement the church is a hindrance to human development at a South Market street gathering with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur C. Fisk. C. W. Bowen and J. Bright spoke, followed by a general discussion. Attendees included Mrs. John White Mrs. Howard White Mrs. Charlies Wright Dr. and Mrs. C. O. Alien and the Rev. and Mrs. E. L. Pielow.

Twice Club Wilbur C. Fisk South Market Street C. W. Bowen C. Bright Fisk John White Howard White Charlies Wright C. O. Alien E.L. Pielow

Cooperation discussed between Red Cross relief and National Guard

Logan February meeting at the Red Cross office gathered the central special service committee of Hocking county and Ohio National Guards in charge of relief for the Hocking Valley mining region. Col. Haubrich Lt. Col. Shetler and Capt. Martin outlined temporary guard support and urged cooperative planning. Mrs. Frances Simpson represented social service with survey and family case work complementing relief efforts. Mutual understanding and closer relief coordination were reported as the meeting's outcome.

Logan Central Special Service Committee Hocking County Ohio National Guards Hocking Valley Red Cross Robert Haubrich Shetler Martin Haubrich National Guard Social Service Committees Frances Simpson Veterans’ Bureau

Bringardner Shoe plans to be announced next week

Logan Feb 10 Future plans for the Bringardner Shoe company will not be public until early next week. A mass meeting at the courthouse Wednesday night updated the expansion campaign. Directors will meet at the plant Thursday to set policy and indicate further capital was considered. The original fundraising goal remained unmet as employees were told to report daily for work until orders are issued.

Logan Bringardner Shoe Company Martin Bringardner

U Go I Go Club Meets At Mrs Lee Home

Mrs. John Lee hosted the U Go I Go club at her West Main Street home Tuesday evening with bridge played as a diversion for three tables. Lunch was served to members and guests Mrs. Donald Ackers Chicago and Mrs. William Bush Athens.

John Lee West Main Street Lee Donald Ackers Chicago William Bush Athens

D A R Elects Delegates to Two Meetings

The Worthington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution elected delegates and alternates to state and continental conventions to be held this spring. Mrs Forest Weinrich will attend the state convention in Cleveland as a delegate with Mrs John White as alternate. National convention delegates for Washington D C in April are Mrs John Wellman and Mrs John Dougherty with Mrs L K Showalter as alternate. Mrs Ella Kaynes gave a paper on Decorations on Independence. Mrs C L Abell and Mrs Fred Carpenter are new members.

L. K. Showalter Ella Kaynes C. L. Abell Fred Carpenter

Shumaker Fined for Possession in Beuna Vista

Logan Iowa February 10 Clinton Shu maker Beuna Vista fined 159 dollars plus costs by Judge A M Ellinger after pleading guilty to possession of whisky arrest followed by state and county officers led by H A Sines officers searched his home basement finding barrels a cooling keg jugs bottles and a keg with three gallons of whisky

Woodworkers Defeat Clayworkers In Logan Bowling

Woodworkers held their lead in the Logan Bowling League by defeating the Clayworkers two games to one. Hull rolled a 235 in the first game and totaled 584 pins for the evening to take top honors.

Logan Hull

Woman Fined in Porter's Court for Possessing Alcohol

Mrs Elizabeth Coleman pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor in Magistrate Carl Porter's court on West State Street. She was fined 100 dollars and costs after officers found empty beer bottles and wine in her apartments. Jim Newman, a roommate, also pleaded guilty in Columbus and was fined 400 dollars and costs, then jailed for nonpayment.

Elizabeth Coleman West State Street Carl Porter

Legion auxiliary hosts Valentine party and initiates new members

Officers of the auxiliary to the Logan post of the American Legion plan a Valentine party at 7:80 p.m. Monday where new members will be initiated. Mrs. Kirby Snyder attends as delegate with companions including Mrs. Bertha Oberle and Mrs. Charles Struble.

Logan American Legion Kirby Snyder Bertha Oberle Charles Struble George Hall Harry Mack Joe Powery Columbus American Legion of Ohio

103rd Birthday Hike Highlights Leicester Woman

Leicester England Mrs Ann Dunn celebrated her 103rd birthday with a daily hike noting her joy in active living. The milestone reflects a long life spent in regular walks and city life celebrations.

Leicester Eng Ann Dunn

West Virginia coal owners mull merger plan

FAIRMONT Feb 10 A merger of coal companies similar to the Pocahontas field consolidation was discussed by operators representing more than three fourths of Northern West Virginia production. An executive committee will meet to further study the proposition with delegates from Marion Harrison Monongalia and Taylor counties in attendance.

Fairmont Pocahontas West Virginia Marion Harrison Montongalia Taylor

Searchers Continue Looking for Woman

New PhiladelphiaFeb 10 U P searchers dragged the Tuscarawas river and beat brush along the Dover Canton highway hoping to find 23 year old Viola May Police doubt that her brother in law William D Herron who confessed strangling her dropped the body into the river and instead think he may have buried it in a shallow grave

New Philadelphia U.P Dover-Canton Viola May William D. Herron Tuscarawas

Building Owners Elect Columbus Leader

Building owners in Columbus re elected U P O M Slimp of Cincinnati as leader in a February 10 meeting. Details indicate a unanimous vote to continue Slimp’s term and maintain current leadership structure for the association.

Columbus U.P.O. M. Slimp Cincinnati

Dewar the Cough or ILD That Hangs Created Medicine Ad

Persistent coughs and colds threaten health and Creomulsion offers relief. The emulsified creosote medicine is described as soothing inflamed membranes and inhibiting germs, with claims of healing throat troubles and bronchial issues. Ad copy urges consulting a druggist and promises satisfaction if symptoms persist.

Sony Co

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