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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1929

Page

3

Artery Raises Pore 1.05 Percent in Benchmark

A fragmented note reports a small rise of 1.05 percent in a key rate or metric. No further context or entities are identifiable from the text.

Revival Opens At M. E. Church In Nelsonville

The Fowler revival began at the Nelsonville M. E. Church with large attendance. Rev and Mrs. Fowler spoke in classes, led prayer, and performed solos. Evening services featured a fresh chorus, with Fowler delivering The Abundant Life. An attendance contest between men and women is planned for Wednesday.

Nelsonville M. E. Arch Fowler Ous Neverend Fowler

Buchtel Junior Class Presents Treasure Farm Play

The Junior Class of Buchtel High School staged Treasure Farm on February 20. Cast members include Margaret Locke Willis Rife Thomas Garlinger Neima Kirkendall Venice Barstow Pearl Cooper Bert Tolliver Thur Calvert Virgil Phillips and more. The performance was reported very successful.

Buchtel Buchtel High School

Airplane Crash Injures British Racer in South Africa

Cape Town February 25 Captain Malcolm Campbell famed British racing motorist sustained injuries when his airplane struck a tree while flying near Colmviniain in Northwestern Cape Province.

Cape Town South Africa Malcolm Campell Colmviniain Cape Province

Nelsonville Gridiron Dash Clips Ironton for SE Ohio title

Nelsonville Greyhounds beat Ironton High 34 to 27 on home floor to clinch the Southeastern Ohio League crown. Captain Linton led with 14 points and Jewett added 11 as Nelsonville finished 7–0 in league play. Free throws aided the win as 16 of 18 were successful, with Stockton and Saunders involved in key moments. Preliminary girls’ game saw Nelsonville 26 Buchtel 5.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Greyhounds Ironton High School Marshall Ironton Five Greyhounds Linton Jewett Greyhound Stockton Saunders Ironton Frecka McAfee Venz Pope Wellston Nelsonville Girls Buchtel Girls Norman Whyte Ogg Sweazy Nelsonville GF Long Stocklen Huffman Ise Ironton Or PFF. Vena Rapp Scccceese Phillips Freika Welly The Cccsccesee Saunders, Ig Simpson, Ig

Elizabeth Smith Leaves Gem Pharmacy for Lazarus Drug Department

Elizabeth Smith departs the Gem Pharmacy for a new clerical role in the F. & L. Lazarus Company Columbus. Vivian Roscoe accepts the vacancy left by Smith. Cottage prayer meetings linked to the Methodist Revival will run Tuesday mornings at 9 30 from five homes in Nelsonville.

Elizabeth Smith Nelsonville Columbus F. & L. Lazarus Company Gem Vivian Roscoe Charles Monks Chestnut Otto Shirley Poplar James Sharp Fort A. G. Cotton J. L. Cheeseman Washington and Adams

Wright Liquor Case Continues Hearing in Athens County

Matthew Wright of Murray City Hill remains in probate court with his liquor possession case postponed. Police found whisky hidden near Alfred Wright’s home after a search that also led to Alfred’s conviction based on witness testimony by Zora Love and Edna d Ricketts. A continued date for Matthew Wright’s hearing has not been set.

Matthew Wright Murray City Hill Athens County S. M. Johnson Wright Alfred Wright Zora Love Ednad Ricketts

Fifteenth Thousand Educators At National Education Meet

Fifteen thousand educators from across the country gather in Cleveland for the 59th annual convention of the Department of Superintendents of the National Education Association opening today at Public Hall.

Cleveland Department of Superintendents National Education Association

Roof Falls at Motor Inn After Blaze in Akron

A group of 30 Clevelanders arriving for dinner at the Motor Inn near Akron escaped injury when the roof collapsed after a fire destroyed the building. Fire crews reported no casualties.

Akron Motor Inn

State supervisor criticizes Luhrig school visit

State rural supervisor George Morris visited Luhrig School on January 30 to assess teacher needs for grades four and five. He notes 47 pupils in the lower grades and 36 in the upper, suggesting the district compare with non state aid schools and consult the State Department about staffing and the Factory School. He also recommends improvements to lighting, painting, and safety in the building and cites possible consolidation if roads improve.

Luhrig Athens George Brewer George M. Morris State Department of Education Luhiig Ohio Board of Education State Department Luhrig School Morris H. R. McVay

Wallace Burned in an Explosion in Nelsonville

An over charge of black powder used to blow out chimney soot burned Gerald Wallace of Poplar Street about 9:30 this morning. He was burned on the face back and arms as doors and windows were blown out. Firemen were delayed by a wrong address initial call.

Nelsonville Gerald Wallace Poplar Street

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets Ad

Head colds cause misery and sometimes become serious. Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets provide prompt relief without head gripping or buzzing. Chocolate coated and easy to take. Sold by all druggists or by postpaid 35c from Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio.

Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio

Aged Couple Steadman Ailing From Influenza In Glouster

Glouster February 25 Daniel Steadman aged resident and his wife are seriously ill at their Urbancrest home from influenza and complications. Mr Steadman in his 86th year and his wife in her 80s show limited recovery. Pneumonia developed in Mrs Steadman and Sunday she was reported slightly improved. Henry Hee 67 Jackson resident was hospitalized in Columbus February 8 with an infected arm and was taken to his home in Jackson Village February 26 in serious condition.

Glouster Daniel Steadman Urbancrest Steadman Mrs. Steadman Louster Keb Henry Ife Jackson Columbus Hospital

Johnson Sets Dates for Tax Collecting

Glouster February 25. County Treasurer R R Johnson will visit Glouster on March 11 and 12 to collect taxes. Taxpayers in Glouster Trimble Jacksonville and Trimble Township are the only ones to be accommodated on this visit as Trimble Township docks only are brought to Glouster. The visiting method began when the late W G Hickman Nelsonville served as county treasurer and has continued since.

Water main break in High Street prompts repairs in Glouster

A break on a water main near Dee tor Crawford’s office in High Street occupied most of Sunday for repairs. Personal mentions include Mr and Mrs Harry Craig and baby of Newark visiting local relatives, and Robert Porterfield of Cambridge visiting Glouster friends.

High Street Glouster Board of Public Affairs Deetor Crawford Harry Craig and Baby Newark Craig A. J. Craig Robert Porterfield Cambridge Model Grocery Gieuster Friends

Woodhouse Family Guests of Jacksonville Trio

Fred Woodhouse and family from Columbus visited Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. C. von Scheele in Jacksonville. Woodhouse and family are former Jacksonville residents now living in Columbus.

Fred Woodhouse Columbus

News of Schools In County Magazine

The February issue of The School News official organ of the Athens County Schools was published Saturday. Edited by H. R. McVay the county superintendent and printed by the New Marshfield High School printing class. The monthly lists coming events scores of county basketball teams and includes a letter from George M. Morris rural school supervisor on needed equipment and furnishings. Attainments of former county teachers and timely education comments are included.

the School News Athens County H. R. McVay New Marshfield George M. Morris

Two Men Found Dead In Meigs County Homes

POMEROY Feb 25 Two men were found dead in their Meigs County homes within 24 hours both died of heart trouble Coroner B H Swing said George W Goodlive 62 Logan electrician for Blackstone Mining at Rutland and Ezra Busch a Civil War veteran of Syracuse were found by neighbors Goodlive in his Blackstone Mine cottage and Busch in his Syracuse area home Relatives and funeral arrangements connected with Busch were notified

Blackstone Mine William Benow Busch Blackstone Goodlye Mulberry Avenue Logan Rutland Ewing E. E. Busch Metzer and Busch Chicago Syracuse

Farmer Lee Martin Found Dead In Georgetown Home

Georgetown reports Lee Martin a 55 year old farmer recluse was found frozen to death in his home near the town. Coroner states he had been dead for five days.

Georgetown Lee Martin Here

Cystex 48 Hour Test Promises Quick Relief for Women

An advertisement targets women with backache leg pains and bladder weakness, urging a 48 hour trial of Cystex sold by large drug stores. It claims no narcotics, guaranteed results, safe ingredients, and a money back offer if not completely satisfactory within 48 hours.

Mistreatment of Mother Triggers Ax Attack in Cleveland

Stanley Novak Jr., 16, enraged by alleged mistreatment of his mother, attacked his father with an ax in their Cleveland home. Believing he had killed him, the youth fled, turned himself in in Akron, and confessed to police. The father was found alive but critically injured with a split skull.

Cleveland U.R Stanley Novak, Jr Akron Harry Parker Marvin Galloway Galloway Emil Ziegler Novak

Prohibition is Discussed by White Sunday

Columbus attorney James White former Anti Saloon League official and 1924 gubernatorial candidate spoke at the First Methodist Church on Sunday urging enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment through organized righteousness. He criticized memorials for John Barleycorn in Washington after repeal efforts and urged continued prohibition work.

James White Columbus Anti-Saloon League First Methodist Church White John Barleycorn Washington William Jennings Bryan

Steamer Alameda Brings 19 Aleutian Passengers to Seattle

The steamer Alameda took aboard 19 passengers from her sister ship Aleutian after the Aleutian ran aground off Mud Island and proceeded toward Seattle. The rescue occurred early today with both vessels in coastal waters near Seattle.

Seattle Wash Mud Island

Frank Keenan Dies at 70 After Pneumonia Illness

Hollywood veteran Frank Keenan, a stage and screen actor for forty eight years, died at his home in Hollywood after a brief pneumonia illness. He was aged seventy and had appeared in notable productions such as The Warrens of Virginia and Rip Van Winkle.

Hollywood Calif U.P Frank Keenan Warrens Virginia Rip van Winkle

Hearts of Oak rowing figure returns to leadership roles

The article recalls a man once featured in oars pictures about ten years ago who later served as both director and player. He recently resumed leadership duties after a period away from the sport.

Hearts of Oak Oars Pictures

Funeral services set for State Senator Harry M. Carpenter

Funeral services will be held at 1 30 p m Wednesday in the First Methodist Episcopal Church for State Senator Harry M Carpenter who died Saturday midnight in Columbus after a short illness from influenza.

Steubenville

Nurse Finds Quickest Way to Relieve Colds

Nurse Bertha Lee, like Athens residents, finds hospital advised home cure fastest for head and chest colds. She took double strength Ayer's Pectoral after fever and congestion worsened from neglecting a sick patient. Relief began within hours. fever and aches disappeared and the cold cleared in a day or so. See other cases certified by the attending physician.

Bertha Lee Athens Miss Lee Ayer

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