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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1929

Page

10

Adams Is Guild Speaker Shares Missionary Life Remarks

Dr Myrta Adams spoke at the Franklin Kerr Guild about three years with her husband as a Methodist missionary. She described local pits and customs, life in the continent, and shared many related facts with the audience.

Myrta Lyke Paul Collison Paul Spears Arthur Hatsch Ruby Nell Violet Brehm Charles Scholl H. M. Boocks Katy Jo Bert fTrene MacDowell Deanville Mis P Doctor Adams Scholl Fanny Montgomery Emily Hopkins

Elks Lodge Mourns Death of Louis Gage

Louis Gage aged 50 former Logan resident dies on Monday. Officers received word of his death from Columbia South Monday and say the body will arrive in Logan this evening for funeral services and burial. Newton Slatter father in law, Gage was a rail engineer and the Elks lodge will take part in the funeral.

Lodge of Elks Columbia South Louise Logan Newton Slatter East Main Street Gage

Hicks Ready for Return to Athens for Treatment

Hicks, charged with first murder in the Alexander Hayes case on Washington Street February 7, is at White Cross Hospital Colum n for treatment of a bullet wound in his left arm. Mayor Alex M. says Hicks will be transported to Athens within a day or so for further care and a hearing to follow, with the disposition dependent on Moore’s account.

Athens Hicks Or Moore McKinley Hayes Alexander Hayes

Alumni Banquet Draws 200 From Ohio University

About two hundred alumni are expected to attend the Cleveland Alumni Association banquet at the University Club in Cleveland tonight. Edwin W. Chubb will speak as one of the principal speakers.

Dwo Ohio Uni@re University Club Cleveland Edwin W. Chubb

Dr F M Edwards Treating Women With Calomel Mixtures

The fragment notes years of Dr F M Edwards treating women for over and bowel ailments. It mentions a sab ne calomel made of a few tested mix and implies patient treatment details without full context. The text remains partially unreadable but centers on Dr Edwards’s medical practice.

F. M. Edwards Nen

Featheroff May Be Freed From Prison

Logan, Feb 19. Prosecutor Phil Henderson said unless charges are filed in Probate Court Tuesday morning Ray Featheroff will be released. After a jury verdict he was sent back to jail to await an affi davit in lunacy which Henderson said he would not file, while Sheriff Lloyd stated charges must be filed or the prisoner would be freed.

Logan Phil Henderson Ray Featheroff Featheroff Henderson Lloyd

Funeral held for Walter Ringhiser in Logan

Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock Monday at Union Church for Walter Ringhiser 26 who died Friday at his home on Logan Route No. 5 after a lingering illness from tuberculosis. Rev F E Featheroff of Union Furnace delivered the sermon. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery. He left a widow three sons a father and three brothers Arthur Kermit and Harold.

Logan Union Church Walter Ringhiser Logan Route No. 5 F. E. Featheroff Union Furance Oak Grove Arthur Kermit Harold

Back to Bible Movement Is Johnsons Idea

Dr. Andrew Johnson the Kentucky Cyclone Evangelist urged returning to real Bible religion that engages intellect heart and conscience. He criticized worldly catering and dry formalism and called for salvation that makes active Christians. He will preach on Pauls Commission tonight with special music.

Andrew Johnson Kentucky Dr. Johnson Paul

Chicago six day bicycle race set for March dates

Chicago announces its twenty first international six day bicycle race will be held at the new Stadium from March 17 to 23. Riders from various nations are expected to compete and feature endurance events across the week.

Chicago

Hagen Drives To Best Distance In Golf Drive Duel

Walter Hagen shows rare power as he reaches peak distance when he powers his tee shots. The scene emphasizes Hagen's elite length in a golf context, highlighting his status as a dominant driving presence.

Hagen Walter Hagen

Revival draws large crowds at United Brethren Church

Logan February 19. Attendance at the United Brethren Church revival led by Rev. E H Dailey was high with 400 in Sunday School and 500 at the evening worship. Clyde Warren directed the choir as services continue at least one more week with Men’s Night Tuesday and a women’s program on Wednesday. Weeknight services begin at 7 15 p m.

Logan United Brethren Church E. H. Dailey Clyde Warren Dailey

Youth charged after Pattonville School break in

Logan says Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn arrested E. Tucker at Pattonville School Sunday after discovering a broken window used to enter the building. Tucker allegedly took a fountain pen from a desk and faces charges.

Visitors from thirteen states fill Athens week

Guests from thirteen states and the District of Columbia visited Athens last week. Hotel Berry register shows salesmen and traveling representatives, some on business, some on pleasure. Some attended the college play Seventh Heaven, others unnamed, proving Athens not so isolated.

District of Columbia Athens Berry New York City Cleveland Detroit Pittsburgh St. Louis New England Massachusetts Connecticut Tennessee

Perpetual License Proposed for Motor Cars in Bill

A bill introduced by Representative E. D. Stone from Guernsey County proposes a perpetual license for motor cars to end yearly number exchanges. The plan would charge a $5 fee for a plate showing the car identification motor number and owner details plus its serial number.

Columbus Ll.d E. D. Stone Guernsey County

Mrs Louise Allen Dies In Circleville

News from Circleville reports the death of Mrs Louise Saumenig Allen wife of Dr H C Allen brother of Dr C C Allen of this city She had been ill for four years and ten days ago her illness became serious She was born in Logan and lived there until marriage then in New Straitsville before moving to Circleville.

Logan Circleville Louise Saumenig Allen H. C. Allen C. C. Allen Mrs. Allen Dr. Allen New Straitsville

Logan to Meet Lancaster High in Seasonal Finale

Lancaster High visits Logan Friday for the final Logan game of the season. Earlier this season Logan lost to Lancaster 15 to 11 at Lancaster, and the Logan girls were defeated by Lancaster 14 to nothing. Officials expect a large crowd for a likely hotly contested matchup.

Logan Lancaster High School Basketeers Farlier Lancaster

Woman and Man Talk Through Wall in Athens County Jail

In a jail housing both sexes the women on the top floor pried a thick floor to reach the men below. Sheriff William Williams said they used bare hands to widen a hole and drop notes, proving the claim that women cannot exist without men's conversation.

Athens County William Williams

Tenderfoot knot tests to be passed at Girl Scouts meeting

Miss Claudia Roberts leads an Introduction to Girl Scouting class in Athens Chamber of Commerce rooms from 7 to 9 pm. Twenty five women and girls test knot tying including square knot sheet bend bowline clove hitch and sheep's shank with a patrol contest to measure speed and accuracy. Tenderfoot tests will be passed and stories illustrate each knot.

Claudia Roberts Miss Roberts Athens Chamber of Commerce Don R. Mellett

Enrollment Reaches 2400 at Ohio University

The net enrollment at Ohio University for the two semesters of 1928 29 is 2400, announced by registrar F B Dilley. The figure covers all individuals enrolled for one or two semesters during the year with no duplications. New registrations at the start of the second semester totaled 182.

Ohio University F. B. Dilley

Girl Scout Leaders Training Course Announced

At the upcoming class meeting on Tuesday night February 26 Miss Roberts, the local Girl Scout director, conducts a training course for women and girls. The program welcomes mothers and anyone interested in Girl Scout work or leadership.

Miss Roberts

Family Non-Support Allegations Lead to Arrest

Edward Stowers, charged with non support of four children Fannie 15 Irene 13 Roy 8 and Edward G, was arrested by Deputy Wayne Wingett at his home near McDougall Church. He is held at Athens County Jail awaiting probate court arraignment.

Edward Stowers Wayne Wingett McDougall Church Fannie Irene Roy Edward G. Stowers Athens County

Filling Station Robbed Blind Near Canaanville Road

Thieves entered a filling station owned by Ote Shirley and Fred Haney near A. P. Linscott’s farm on the Canaanville Road after midnight Monday. They took movable articles including fixtures and oil, with goods valued at about 50 dollars, leaving no clues.

Ote Shirley Fred Haney A. P. Linscott Canaanville Road William Williams

Rube Wagner Joins Wisconsin Staff As Assistant Coach

Rube Wagner arrives at Madison with no funds but earned college letters in football and track while supporting himself and will serve as an assistant coach next year.

Rube Wagner Wisconsin Madison

Why some children are peevish

Child irritability and biliousness are common, but a simple cure exists. A dose of California Fig Syrup relieves constipation, cleanses the bowels, and restores energy. The genuine remedy bears the California name and has physician endorsement for decades.

California

Legislature considers second bill to license retail merchandisers

Columbus February 19 a second bill to license retail merchandisers was introduced by Rep Charles T Greenlee Tuscarawas County. The measure targets chain stores and uses a graduated fee scale based on business volume.

Columbus Charles T. Greenlee Tuscarawas County

Ohio University diploma applications due this week

Registrar F B Dilley urged all students finishing two or four year courses in June to apply for diplomas this Wednesday or Thursday. Each application must include a five dollar payment, with a one dollar late fee.

Ohio University F. B. Dilley Eaid

Word ladder puzzle answer for today’s letter golf

The solution lists five sequential word steps DARK DARN BARN BORN BOON MOON showing the ladder advancing by one letter change per step. The sequence ends with MOON.

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