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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1928

Page

9

Multiple Used Auto Tires and Farm Goods Advertised in Athens Area

An OCR mash lists Buick Co and Guthrie Auto Sales notes, tire prices and vehicle/tractor parts, plus farm stock and poultry specials. It mentions Wm. Munn and Robinson Brothers tire details, and a Georgia Auto Sales line. Also includes Cleveland and Columbus produce market figures and regional livestock quotes with prices and inventories.

Wm. Munn Athens W. Union Ing Guthrie Auto Sales Junk Co

Cheats Death Frank Lockhart in 225 mph crash

American auto ace Frank Lockhart escaped with minor injuries after his 16 cylinder Stutz racer slid off Ormond Dayona Beach during the international speed trials and overturned in the surf. The incident left photographers with a dramatic scene of Lockhart and the wreck.

Frank Lockhart Ormond-Daytona Beach Fla Lockhart

Woman says one way wife of four men and mystery girl case

Cleveland Feb 28 The wife of four men Mrs Dorothy May McClure admitted marriages to William Gilnett Albert Carlson Arthur Gerstacher and Arthur Ramft she sought to bury her identity by naming a mystery girl Mary Lou O'Brien She may face bigamy charges and investigators seek details from Leavenworth and Pittsburgh records The case centers on a deathbed baby and a hoax to escape a Chicago suitor threatening to reveal affairs

Cleveland Leavenworth Gilnett McClure William Gilnett Albert, Carlson Arthur Gerstacher Arthur Ramft Leland Arieen Ralph Emmett Potts City Hospital Louis McClure Chicago Albert S. Carlson Central Police Station

Democratic Hope and KKK Role in Campaign Highlight 1932

Former officials comment on Alfred E. Smith as Democratic nominee prospects. Hylan says Smith has good chance. Robertson predicts Klansmen key role in Oklahoma campaign. Lowden awaits a prohibition questionnaire copy. Reed cites bread lines and Prosperity claims amid GOP. Moffat links Iowa results to strength gains for former Illinois governor.

John F. Hylan New York Smith J. B. A. Robertson Oklahoma Alfred B. Smith Frank C. Lowden Illinois Curtis Willis Secretary of Commerce Hoover James A. Reed Phoenix Arizona

Public Forum Praises Relief Workers in Messengers Pages

Editor notes heartfelt endorsement of Relief Workers led by Mise Marnes praising their charity and gown of service. Observers salute the women for clean sanitation and orderly care of children, while a town debate hints at Hoover Willis race and potential candidate alignment with Hoover.

Messenger Eldter Willis Hoover Aitlis Dette Leberer Cleveland Gertord Jim Gitch Ned Domina Jon Cane ‘Coolidge Willem

Charm School Speaker Urges Tolerance and Listening Skills

Miss Apgar of Ohio University told a large Y W C A Charm School audience last night that a well read person with charm stays interesting in conversation by prioritizing others' interests. She urged cultivating tolerance and being a good listener to improve dialogue.

Glouster Ludlow McClelland Lerk Adl F. Hall Athens Oni Ohio Wennessey Good Music Ewing Auditorium

Senior Girls Plan Rhinestone Pin at Ohio University

Senior girls at Ohio University approved a rhinestone pin design bearing their class number at a Fine Arts Building meeting. Art majors formed a committee to finalize designs for submission at the March 5 session.

Ohio University Athens Irma E. Voigt Focal Fitch Oberlin University Presbyterian Church Genitr Miss Fitch Voigt Mem Voist

Conversational Charm Advises Refined Speech

Miss Apgar urged graceful social talk at gatherings advising guests to identify with community interests, avoid banality and gruesome topics, and keep conversation crisp and intelligent. She warned against shop talk and profanity and urged good listening and a tolerant attitude.

Miss Apgar

Brakeman Killed In Fog On Big Four Train

A.R. J. W. La Fara brakeman from North Vernon Indiana died at North Bend Ohio when he stepped onto a tar track as a Big Four train passed. Fog obscured his vision, authorities believe.

Cincinnati A.r—J. W. la Fara North Vernon Ind North Bend

Board of Churches Votes To Terminate Plan

A regional church board votes to terminate a plan with action scheduled for February 29. Officials cited program outcomes and governance concerns guiding the decision.

Board of : Churches

Pastorate Dissolution Shapes Ohio University Religion

With one dissenting vote the interdenominational student pastorate at Ohio University voted to end the pastorate February 28. Pastor W Walter Ludwig, in office since September, plans to dispose of offices in East and pursue next steps. The move ends the student pastorate which guided 80 students in credit religion courses and campus religious activities over six years, risking the collapse of campus religious life without cooperative church support.

Ohio University W. Walter Ludwig Oni East Ludwig First Methodist Eh MD i Patsiee Pditional Educ Bhii i Torate Ity Ludwig Tinuing Co-operative Action Amd Glenn Cole McGee George Wagner Jah McCray Amittee Athens Aettv School of Religion

Highway Lighthouses Warn of Dangers on Busy Crossings

Reports describe the erection of highway lighthouses along principal routes to alert motorists at dangerous crossings and curves. The devices flash colored signals to mark hazard points, with installations near Elms south of Southfield and other crossings under consideration for removal amid debate on their necessity.

Columbus Elms Southfield Selote Drath

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