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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1929

Page

6

Athens Women Tackle Southeast Ohio Water Pollution

Athens Federation of Women's Clubs leads a state contest effort to reduce pollution in Southeast Ohio streams. Focus areas include the Hocking River sewerage, mine shaft water pumping, and public information campaigns. Cash prizes reward progress as fall reports to the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs are due at the Dayton convention the week of April 23.

Ohio Athens Federation of Women's Clubs Hocking River Hocking Ohio General Assembly Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Dayton

Lindbergh Courtship Reaches Final Stage in Cuernavaca

In Cuernavaca Charles A. Lindbergh and his fiancée Anne Spencer Morrow advance toward marriage. The engagement, to be announced officially, follows a private period of happiness with the Morrows and Lindbergh choosing to discuss no plans publicly.

Mexico City U.P Charles A. Lindbergh Cuernavaca Lindbergh Anne Spencer Morrow Dwight W. Morrow United States Mexico Morrows Miss Morrow

Big Bill Thompson Fights To Hold Power In Chicago

Chicago voters face a tense election as Mayor Bill Thompson mobilizes allies across wards to resist reform pressure and gang violence linked to the St Valentine's Day massacre, aiming to safeguard his control of the City Council amid civic league opposition.

Chicago U.R

Radio Station Wins In a Court Fight

The court of appeals of the District of Columbia sustained General Electric on Feb 26 in its bid that station WGY Schenectady need not share time with General Electric station WGO Oakland Cal as required by the November 11 radio commission allocation.

Washington Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia General Electric Company WGY Schenectady General Electric WGO Oakland Cal Radio Commission

Glee Club to Sing Over Air From Columbus

Ohio University radio program to broadcast from station WAIU Columbus 7 45 to 9 pm Saturday night featuring an address by President E B Bryan and a concert by the Men's Glee Club. The program will be sent on 468 meters with pieces by the Glee Club Donald Dowd Sven Victor Lekberg and others.

Ohio University WAIU Columbus Clark Willams E. B. Bryan Glee Club University Ohio Leslie Stuart Donald Dowd Annabel Lee Clover

Car overturns after striking railroad crossing rails

Automobile owned and driven by Sam Bolin of 66 West State Street overturned on West Union Street after hitting Hocking Valley tracks at 8 last night. Blinded by oncoming lights, Bolin failed to see the rails until upon them. car skidded and toppled into a water-filled culvert beside the tracks. The vehicle was slightly damaged and Bolin uninjured.

Sam Bolin West State Street West Union Street Hocking Valley

Says Wife Shot Him Sues for a Divorce

Donald Vititoe of Chillicothe sues Anna Vititoe for divorce and asks to restore her maiden name Anna McDonald. He accuses extreme cruelty claiming she shot him after striking with a knife and left him bedridden for weeks. They wed in Greenup Kentucky last August. Vititoe is son of Ed and Mrs Vititoe, former Hamden residents.

Hamden Donald Vititoe Chillicothe Anna Vititoe Anna McDonald Greenup Mr. Vititoe Ed Vititoe

Don’t Let That Cold Turn Into Flu

A public health style note warns that colds can develop into flu or pneumonia and promotes Musterole as a counter-irritant. It claims Musterole’s ingredients include pure oil of mustard camphor and menthol, creating a warming tingling then cooling relief to stimulate circulation and break up the cold.

Pope's Diapepsin Restores Appetite and Digestion

A home remedy claims to restore appetite by neutralizing stomach acid after meals. The advertisement touts weight gain, improved color, and healthier tissue from using Pape's Diapepsin. It cites millions of packs sold yearly and urges druggists to stock the product.

Pape

War Game Night Opens Kiwanis Club Series in Athens

The Athens Kiwanis Club launches a harmless wartime themed meeting with an army led by General Hess and a navy under Admiral Bird. The event, part of Kiwanis International, runs weekly until April 29 with chicken dinner prizes for winners and lighter fare for losers. Additional notes cover membership openings, Southeastern Ohio tournament crowds, and planning for the Athens Merchants Exposition.

Athens Army Navy Athens Kiwanis Club Varsity Inn Harold E. Wise Robert C. Hess Oo. C. Bird Kiwanis International Secretary of War Carl H. Beasley Hess C. Bird Rufus Hopkins B. M. Covert

Martial law quiet after foreign quarter disturbances

London dispatch reports 24 hours of martial law in foreign quarters following Sunday disturbances. Move to calm described as largely peaceful with authorities maintaining order.

London U.R Peping Daily Telegraph

Milk of Magnesia Claim Backed by Physicians for 60 Years

Advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a premier remedy for excess stomach acid. It claims rapid, pleasant relief and urges readers to choose the genuine product, noting its long history and trademark status.

Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company Charles H. Phillips

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