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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1929

Page

10

Judge Speaker At Club Dinner Reflects On Women’s Roles

Forty five attended the second annual Banquet of the Business and Professional Women’s Club at Easterling house in Logan on February 12. Judge Whitcraft opened with remarks comparing modern twentieth century women to early federation women in Africa, praising service in industry and various professions, and stressing character visible in daily life. The program included vocal and instrumental numbers by the Beta Gamma orchestra and a Welcome by Miss Bertye Correll, with greetings from Mrs. Ro Hughes.

Logan In Business and Professional Women's Club Whitcraft Florence Myers Mary Fragch Thelma Keyes Bertye P. Correll Athens Ro- Hughes C. 8. Clark Carolina M Judge Whitcraft Bigma Phi Gamma Ohio Presbyterian Church Tee Business Athens Club Mughes Casa Long Etta Foster Alice Brewer Arvella van Dyke Grace Hawk Thelma Lehew Ethel Beekman Mabel Rose Hulda Murphy Francys Cochran Selah Jennings Velma Rainer Jean Roberts Agnes Smith Mildred Laube Esther Thomas

Surprise Birthday Party Held for Mrs Lock's Daughter

In Haydenville on February 12 Mrs Harry Lock hosted a surprise party for her daughter's eighth birthday. Assisted by Mrs Roy Gastin and Miss Efffee Gastin the event featured Valentine themed lunch and decorations. Guests included Nancy Moore Katie Gray Ruth Imboden Reva Vollmer Samantha Sparks Mary Wolf Jane Matheny Freda Gastin Marguerite Cooper Mary Jane Miles Isolene and Vir gene Bowersock Harriet and Mary Catherine Lock.

Haydenville Harry Lock Roy Gastin Efffee Gastin Helen Nancy Moore Katie Gray Ruth Imboden Reva Vollmer Samantha Sparks Mary Wolf Jane Matheny Freda Gastin Marguerite Cooper Mary Jane Miles Isolene Virgene Bowersock Harriet Mary Catherine Lock

Excelsior Fire Smoke Misunderstood at Arcade Building

Fire officials investigated a Monday morning smoke in the Arcade Building Logan and found the odor came from a box of excelsior in an adjoining building. Fire Chief Walter Nixon inspected the site after being called by A F. No alarm was reported.

Logan W. E. Brehm Arcade Walter Nixon A. F

Sanity hearing prep in murder case Featheroff Logan

In Logan on February 12 witnesses are being called and jurors ordered to report for a sanity hearing in the murder case of Ray Featheroff charged with first degree slaying of Jacob Konchler. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft presides with defense by Weinrich and Christman and prosecutors Henderson and Wright.

Harley M. Whitcraft Mem Bers Featheroff Logan Unsel John H. Berry Athens Whitcraft William Pritchard Columbus

Ellinger Starts on Second Term as Probate Judge

Logan February 12 Judge A M Ellinger begun his second four year term after a November reelection by about 2100 votes He and Judge Harley M Whitcraft named a juvenile court Ellinger kept F P Martin as probation officer and Clyde Dupler as deputy clerk replacing Mrs Glenn O Reilley who resigned after three and a half years in the post

Clyde Dupler Martin Dupler Glenn O’reilley

Three Men Added to Force at Logan Shoe Plant

Logan Feb 12 three more workers were recalled to aid Alva Brown in reopening the Logan Shoe Factory. Charlies Rechenwaldt and Jack Floyd among them assist in cleaning, oiling machinery and finishing interior repainting by Barton Hall. Fuller staffing awaits W D Dickerson’s Florida return for executive details.

Logan Logan Shoe Factory Alva Brown Charlies Rechenwaldt Jack Floyd Barton Hall W. D. Dickerson Florida Ithe

Local Residents Visit Columbus and Logan Business

Mrs. Frank W. Harden and Mrs. Hannah Webb with Clinton Webb and son Ned visited Columbus Monday as guests of Mrs. Byron Moore head and family. A. E. Faine of New Straitsville was a business visitor in Logan Monday. Attorney Frank Redfern of Adelphi was in Logan on Common Pleas Court business. Mr and Mrs Edward Wagenhals and Mrs Kate Rempel of Newark were visitors in Logan Saturday.

Frank W. Harden Hannah 8. Webb Clinton Webb Ned Columbus Byron Moorehead A. E. Faine New Straitsville Logan Frank Redfern Adelphi Common Pleas Court Edward Wagenhals Kate Rempel Newark

Ohio University Girls Visit Parents in Logan and Rockbridge

Miss Wilma Martin and Miss Genevieve Hull of Ohio University were Sunday guests of their parents in Logan and Rockbridge. Attorney and Mrs. Forest Weinrich announce the birth of a daughter Sunday evening at Grant Hospital in Columbus.

Wilma Martin Genevieve Hull Ohio University Logan and Rockbridge Forest Weinrich Grant Hospital Columbus

Rabid Dog Put Down by Logan Deputies

Deputy sheriffs Charles Briley and L F Hammond answered a call at Bruce Ford's Wood Street home to destroy a rabid dog after a veterinarian confirmed rabies signs. The dog had been chained since showing rabies symptoms and reportedly did not attack other animals.

Logan Charles Briley L. F. Hammond Bruce Ford Wood Street

One Minute of Twelve Play To Be Offered By School Group

Logan February 12 A three act play One Minute of Twelve will be presented Tuesday evening at Ilesboro High School by pupils from South Perry High School. It is among several inter high school lyceum numbers this winter with Haydenville High School presenting My Kentucky Belle on February 19 at Ilesboro. Lunch will be served on both dates by the Ilesboro Parent Teacher Association.

Logan Ilesboro High School South Perry High School Haydenville High School Ilesboro Parent- Teacher Association

New Cable Opens Across Atlantic Linking Americas to Europe and Africa

Western Union announced the trans Atlantic cable between Newfoundland and the Azores is open for commercial traffic effective today. The cable cost nearly 2 million dollars for the line alone and will connect America with Germany Italy Spain and Africa. When in full use it will carry eight messages at once four in each direction and mark a new era in cable construction.

New York Western Union Newfoundland Azores America Germany Italy Spain Africa

Letter Golf Puzzle Answer Summary Card

The solution lists the sequence Your Soar Sear Sear Seal Self Self as the answer to today's Letter Golf puzzle. It presents a chain of words linked by similar spellings and sounds, focusing on word forms ending in er ar al and self.

Dr Jackson's Powder Claims Quick Digestive Relief

An advertisement promotes Dr Jackson's Digestive and Liver Powder as a safe concentrated remedy for heartburn sour stomach gas and bloating. It touts forty years of use and offers a free trial sample by mail from The Jackson Medicine Co. Zanesville Ohio.

Rennie Sem Mother Gray CO. le Roy N. Y The Jackson Medicine Co. Dept. BE Zanesville, O

Merchants Urged to Improve Displays and Service in Athens

Rober Connor of the McBee Binder Company urged Athens merchants to attract customers through better advertising, brighter lighting, and superior merchandise displays. He contrasted local shops with chain stores and described how the company raised costs to avoid price wars, then built a record sales year with two consecutive months of peak business.

Athens Rober Connor McBee Binder Comany Kiwanians Varsity Inn Connor Mc- Bee

Merchants Targeted for New Athens Alumni Auditorium

Mr. Connor urged development in Athens with the new Alumni Memorial Auditorium promising increased business. He called for a wide awake Chamber of Commerce and civic clubs to support a modern business methods drive. Rufus C. Hopkins announced booths for the Merchants Exposition in the Men's Gymnasium on March 19 20 and 21 and three more committees were named.

Athens Alumni Memorial Connor Chamber of Commerce Rufus C. Hopkins

Plan to test cows for tuberculosis in Athens County

Representatives from the State Health Department, county commissioners, county health department, milk producers and others meet February 19 to decide the best testing plan for herds in Athens County. Dr J M Higgins county health officer to speak.

Athens County State Health Department County Health Department J. M. Higgins County Health

Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Relief Promoted

Advert says Ely's Cream Balm clears nasal passages quickly by antiseptic action. It claims deep penetration into air passages, soothing inflamed membranes and relieving clogged noses within a minute. Obtainable from druggists.

Ely

Olive Tablets Offer Quick Pick Me Up For Tired Readers

An advertisement promotes Dr. Howards Olive Tablets as a remedy for fatigue and dull complexion. It claims the tablets cleanse the bowels and liver, removing poison from faulty elimination, and promises rosy cheeks and renewed energy with nightly use. The copy emphasizes olive color and a long-standing, proven formula.

Edaea

County Tuberculin Testing Plan Delayed After State Vet Letter

The commissioner announced a delay in tuberculin testing while Athens County herds would be examined under an area plan if the state veterinarian F A Zim mer of Columbus approves. Application blanks will not be sent until after the February 19 meeting, delaying testing. Dr Higgins said continuing with current plans is likely, and state authorization is needed for dairymen to receive blanks and subsidies for destroyed reactors.

F. A. Zimmer Columbus Athens County Higgins

Musterole Laxative Cold Tabs Offer Quick Relief

Head cold symptoms vanish overnight with Musterole Laxative Cold Tabs. Easy to take chocolate coated tablets promise prompt relief with no head ringing. Made by Musterole, Cleveland Ohio. available at all druggists or via postpaid order for 35 cents.

Musterole Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio

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