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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1928

Page

6

Two Boys From Industrial School Found Near Enterprise

Feb 28 two youths dressed as inmates of the Boys Industrial School were found hiding in a barn near Enterprise by Sheriff W R Lloyd. They refused to speak or reveal details about themselves. It’s reported they escaped Lancaster nine days earlier and planned to evade capture until a car could aid their escape.

Industrial School Enterprise W. R. Lloyd Vic Lloyd Lancaster Institution

Chickens Targeted on Lancaster Highway in String of Thefts

Residents along the Lancaster highway between Logan and Enterprise report repeated chicken thefts during winter. The latest raid struck the poultry house of Mrs Sarah McCarty with forced locks and several birds stolen. Neighbors report similar losses across the area.

Logan Lancaster Highway Enterprise Dirs Sarah McCarty

Peone Fine Hits Rockbridge Man for School Absence

Logan report states Peter J. of Rockbridge was fined five dollars and costs after changing his plea to guilty when appearing before Magistrate J. P. Miller. Kraft was arrested last week on an affidavit by county attendance officer C. W. Woods.

Logan Peone Peter J Rockbridge Wladstrate J. P. Miller Kraft C. W. Woods

Man in hospital over love and fraud scandal in Chico

May D. Kelly 27 lay in a Chico hospital with a bullet wound and complications after police shot him during an arrest for passing fraudulent checks. He is involved with two wives, Therma and Hope Kelly, who both claim affection and argue over him while he remains unable to speak.

Chico Calif U.P D. Kelly Therma Kelly Hope Kelly Dea Therma Mr. Kelly Kelly Thelma Kelly

Federal Old Age Pension Proposed for Those Over Sixty

Washington Feb 28 UPR A federal old age pension of 12 dollars a week would be provided to anyone over 60 under a bill by Rep Berger Socialist He said 76 million people lack sufficient income in this era of unemployment and old age and that 2 million aged workers are paying into the system

Washington U.pr Berger

Steam shovel roars down embankment near Logan

A steam shovel owned by Ed N. Turner Logan contractor ran away after a control chain broke. Operator Edward Fast leaped to safety as the machine plunged through a state highway fence and overturned down a steep embankment. It had been used on a road project near Logan and was being moved to Lancaster. recovery will require substantial labor.

Logan Ed. N. Turner Juergensmeier Hill Edward Fast Fast Lancaster

Marietta Highway School attendees and Rotary luncheon note

Logan county engineer Boyd Wright R D Matheny and assistants attended a highway school in Marietta led by O W Merrill with G G Inbo deif as staff superintendent. George Schlesinger spoke at a Rotary lunch. hotel guests of the Warner received a chicken dinner and gifts after the event.

John F. Bond Warner Hotel Joseph Hamilton Joseph Ballard Elza Holland J. W. Hil A. C. Frasch Robert Humpy Kenneth Armstrong W. Eritz Charles Blazer Robert Dhck Theo Proctor Floyd Conkey Myron Donaldson C. D. Wilson William Hert

Logan man arrested by Meigs County authorities

Charles Gaffney of West Logan was arrested Saturday evening by Deputy Sheriff L F Hammond. A constable from Pomeroy planned to transport Gaffney to Meigs County in the ensuing day.

Logan Charles Gaffney West Logan L. F. Hammond Meigs County Pomeroy Gaffney

Federal bill barred from constitutional review outlined

The statement notes that Berger’s proposal bars federal courts from ruling on the bill’s constitutionality. It emphasizes the measure's intent to shield the policy from judicial challenge and frames the political maneuver as a structural shield rather than a legislative fix.

Belpre Freed from Smallpox After Vaccination Drive

Belpre is free of smallpox the last quarantine was removed and normal conditions prevail. More than 2900 people were vaccinated during the epidemic which lasted several months and included 37 quarantined cases. It is believed up to 50 cases escaped quarantine before officials recognized the disease.

Marietta Belpre A. G. Sturgiss Rockland

Brin gardner Shoe plant to be appraised for sale

Logan February 28 First steps to liquidate the Brin gardner Shoe company begin Tuesday when a board of appraisers Gordon Brawley Barton Hall and Bradford will assess factory building equipment and stock The next step after appraisement likely a receiver sale of the plant.

Ator and Wilcox Tie Knot in Logan Ceremony

Orla B. Ator a 26 year old mechanic and Gleneyrie Wilcox a 29 year old stenographer were wed in Logan with Rev. James R. Fields officiating. The couple are listed as the children of Mr and Mrs. Herman Ator and Mr and Mrs. C W Wilcox respectively.

Orla B. Ator Logan Herman Ator Gleneyrie Wilcox C. W. Wilcox James R. Fields

Funeral Held For Mrs Nelson Armstrong In Laurelville

Logan Ohio February 28 funeral attended by Mr and Mrs John White Judge Harley M Whitcraft and Judge A M Ettinger for Mrs Nelson Armstrong wife of former Hocking County treasurer. She died early last week in Chicago and the body lay in Laurelville until services.

Campaign Launched For Ohio C M T C

The 1928 campaign for Citizens' Military Training camps was officially launched in Columbus by Major General Dennis E. Nolan. About 5,800 youths from Ohio Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia will attend the three camps this summer. Camp Knox and Fort Thomas in Kentucky run July 2 to 31, and Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis runs June 20 to July 19.

Columbus Dennis E. Nolan Fifth Corps Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia Camp Knox Fort Thomas Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapols

Opponents Accept Tuberculin Tests After Farms Visited

In Falls township four farms were visited by Dr. L. M. Tarbill state veterinarian a representative farmer and a deputy sheriff. Tests continued after 90 percent of township cattle had been tested and objections explained. The piece also describes a Justamere club meeting with Washington themed program and guests.

Logan L. M. Tarbill Four Falls Township

Veteran Arrested On Liquor Charge

CHILLICOTHE Feb 28 L T Gumm 84 Civil War veteran living outside the city was arrested Saturday near Paint and Water streets by State city officer C A Lucas and Deputy Sheriff Hiram Dixon with a gallon and a half of liquor. Authorities say he was peddling to regular customers and has a habit of selling liquor while bluffing officers with tips on bootleggers to shield himself in Huntington township.

Chillicothe L. T.gumm Paint and Water Street C. A. Lucas Hiram Dixon Lucas Gumm Huntington Township

Mother of Jackie Coogan Sued in Alienation Suit

Los Angeles February 28. Mrs Lillian Coogan mother of juvenile star Jackie Coogan faces a $750000 alienation of affections suit filed by Mrs Carabel Bernstein wife of Arthur Bernstein business manager of the Coogan company. Coogan divorce action also named Mrs Coogan as corespondent.

Los Angeles O.R Etase Hollywood Lillian Coogan Jackie Coogan Carabel Bernstein Arthur L. Bernstein

Navy Seeks Flier Ellyson and Two Aides After Plane Missing

Navy search renewed at dawn for Commander T G Ellyson pioneer naval aviator and two companions after a flight from Hampton Roads Virginia to Annapolis Maryland went missing yesterday. Planes from Anacostia Hampton Roads and the Aircraft Carrier Lexington joined the hunt over Virginia Maryland and Chesapeake Bay. Ellyson had visited his ill 12 year old daughter Mildred in Annapolis and was accompanied by Lieut Commander Hugo Schmidt and Lieut Roger Ransehausen. No radio contact was established with the amphibian plane.

Washington U.R Navy Department T. G. Ellyson Hampton Roads Annapolis Ellyson Navy Mildred Hugo Schmidt Roger Ransehausen

Hamden Boys Rally To Defeat Racine In Big Road Win

The Hamden high school boys basketball team continued its season with a Friday night road victory against Racine high school by 87 to 40. Teammates C. Bobo John Bobo and Ed Craig joined the traveling squad.

Hamden Racine Racine High School Vv. C. Bobo John Bobo Ed Craig

Local Social Notes and Roundup From Jackson County

Mrs. George Mitchell and daughter Thelma visited Parkersburg with her parents. Mrs. Edward Vititoe of Chillicothe stayed with relatives here Friday. W H Russell Western Union Lineman visited Chillicothe on business. Mrs. W W Wires returned to Loveland after visiting Mr. and Mrs. F C Segale and Virginia. Emily Donaldson and mother visited Columbus. Hamden schools dismissed for Washington's Birthday vacation. W A Kibbey attended Knights of Pythias banquet in Jackson. Ogier Jr. returned from Cincinnati Hardware men’s convention. Mrs. Dora Ray of Wellston en route to Columbus to visit Mr. and Mrs. Frank White. Ide Johnson of Wellston visited relatives here. Jackson and Vinton county basketball tournament set for Wellston next Friday and Saturday with Hamden, McArthur, Wilkesville, Oak Hill, Scioto township, Byers, Wellston, and Jackson entering.

George Mitchell Thelma Parkersburg Edward Vititoe Chilliscothe Western Union W. H. Russell Chillicothe F. C. Segale Virginia W. W. Wires Loveland F. C. Donaldson Emily Columbus Frank White Ide Johnson Wellston Jackson Vinton County Hamden McArthur Wilkesville Oak Hill Scioto Township Byers

Biggest Winter Trade Involves Hornsby and Hogan

The trade sent Rogers Hornsby from the New York Giants to Boston in exchange for catcher Frank Hogan and outfielder Jimmy Welsh, noted as the season's top deal of the winter months.

Rogers Hornsby New York Giants Frank Hogan Jimmy Welsh Boston

Midol claims fast relief for menstrual pain

An advertisement promotes Midol as a non narcotic remedy that ends menstrual pain in five to seven minutes. It emphasizes natural menstruation, warns against delaying the period, and offers fifty cent tablets in a small aluminum case from drug stores.

More Than 40 U S Officers Seek Gang

More than 40 United States postal inspectors joined the search for missing members of a bandit gang after a Grand Trunk mall train robbery netted $133 000. Five alleged leaders remained in custody as authorities sought the remaining loot.

Chicago U.P United States Grand Trunk Mall

Program of Junior Grange Postponed to March 19

The Junior Grange program planned for next Saturday night in the Chamber of Commerce rooms will be postponed one week. County extension agent T. H. Johnson announced the change. The program will be held Saturday night March 19 instead of the original date.

Chamber of Commerce T. H. Johnson

Musterole Promises Fast Relief For Coughing Children

Mothers urged to apply Musterole on throats and chests when children cough to prevent worsening symptoms. Ad touts Musterole as first aid for adults too, offering relief from sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup and various pains and aches. A milder Children's Musterole is available for babies and small children.

Marriage license issued to Morse and Jewell in Marietta

A marriage license was issued yesterday in Washington county to Edmond H. Morse of Albany and Clarice M. Jewell of Marietta. The Rev. E. B. Townsend was named to officiate.

Edmond H. Morse Albany Clarice M. Jewell Marietta E. B. Townsend

Two More Rat Killing Demonstrations Planned

County extension agent T H Johnson announced two additional rat killing demonstrations. The Trimble township showing will be at Stocklein barns Glouster chaired by A O Wolf with a 10 o clock Friday start. In Rome township Stewart at John Barrows home hosts a 1 30 o clock Wednesday session. Tomorrow Canaanville hosts Charles Kiengenberg home at 10. Earlier today demonstrations occurred in Albany and York township.

T. H. Johnson Trimble Township Stocklein Barns Glouster A. O. Wolf Trimble Rome Township Stewart John Barrows Canaanville Charles Kiengenberg Albany York Township

Mrs Susan Wallace Sherley Seen Every Kentucky Derby

Mrs Susan Wallace Sherley died at 96 and had attended every Kentucky Derby since the inaugural race. Her lifelong passion for the Derby spanned decades and she witnessed the rich history of American thoroughbred racing.

Susan Wallace Sherley

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