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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1928
Page
5
Winners of the Esther class at the McCall Sunday school were feted by the losers in a party described as a kid party. Winners wore dresses of little girls, losers wore boys’ attire, and rooms were decorated with St Valentine motifs.
Washington February 11 report to the House details a flood control bill aiming for full federal payment. Proposals include state share cuts to ten percent, federal funding of emergency works, five year federal costs, or year to year government construction with an economic commission studying costs.
Prohibition Commissioner Doran appoints John D Pennington as permanent prohibition administrator for western Penna and West Va with headquarters at Vitteburgh.
The body of a man washed ashore between Venture and Hueneme is being investigated for identification. A black taffeta handkerchief found with the body is believed to be the key clue, with coroner Reardon noting the body is well preserved despite fish damage. He dismissed rumors linking it to failed Dole flight entrants.
Registration figures at Ohio University stood at 1 972 when the registrar’s office closed yesterday. With the probation rule limiting credit hours many students dropped courses, pushing potential totals toward 2 000 as withdrawals increased.
The resignation of Dr. Honorio Pueyrredon as head of the Argentine delegation to the Pan American conference and as U S ambassador removes a dynamic, candid figure from the Washington and Havana scene. He has long unsettled colleagues with an unconventional approach and frank methods.
Four years after arriving in Washington, Argentine ambassador Pueyrredon rejected formal notes and said he represents the Argentine people. In a United Press interview he asserted he communicates the wishes of Argentine citizens, not just his government.
Washington February 17. A new popular lobby forms as patriotic groups appear before the House Naval Affairs Committee. Public statements by civilians and by Army and Navy officials mark the first open hearings on large naval expenditures. Peace groups oppose, while patriotic groups endorse, a big navy.
Cadiz, Feb 17. Warrants were issued for 40 men and women after a disturbance at Goodyear Summers mine six miles east of Cadiz. Deputy Mauricie Wooster was bitten, and five other deputies were scratched and bruised as a crowd of 250 strike sympathisers pelted autos and attacked officers. The tipple had burned last fall and is being rebuilt as mine work resumes.
Washington February 17 Congress nears halfway point of its presidential year session ready for action on major bills. Republican leaders outline a program favoring alien property settlements Muscle Shoals farm relief flood control and tax cuts with the Senate and House to move in that order.
The talks foresee a quick Senate vote on the Germany United States war claims settlement with Muscle Shoals and alien property cleared. Senator Norris predicts brief handling of the government operation bill and a fast start on Mrs McNary farm price stabilization. The panel plans high priority tax and flood control measures, with March 15 income tax returns looming as finance committee weighs the House tax cut.
Dayton February 17 U P robbery charges were to be filed today against William J Sherman who confessed to detectives late yesterday to the holdup of the bank at New Carlisle near Dayton He led police to a hiding place behind his home where the loot was concealed.
Fragmentary report cites police involvement in a vehicle case with mentions of license plates and an assistant cashier. Text garbled, numbers and locations incomplete, no clear names or outcomes verifiable from the readable passages.
The Shipping Board today submitted four recommendations for a new maritime policy to Congress aimed at aiding American shipping interests. The document outlines measures to bolster cargo carriers and strengthen U S seaborne commerce.
Hamilton report says a man registering as Ben Sellart of Norwood Ohio was shot today in an alleged attempted robbery near Maud's Station about 12 miles from here. The incident occurred during a probable crime at the roadside.
If you hold hot water in your mouth and gargle before taking castor oil or other unpleasant medicine the taste will not be so bad.
The passage mentions rubber sheeting used on beds for invalids or babies and describes muslin bands down each side wide enough to tuck under the mattress. It suggests a practical method for securing sheets or sheets underlay.
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