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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1929
Page
6
In a suggestive scene, a man professes love to a woman named Ash as she recalls Hollis Hart. A playful banter sparks a hint of tension while a button and a kiss mark a turning point. The moment ends with a planned continuation.
Monty English announces a transfer and ends his romance with Ashtoreth. He declares he will quit and pursue a big career, while Ash clings to friendship and memories. Maizie observes as the scene ends with a tender goodbye.
Today’s the day to light the yule logs again and this pug gie reminds you. Par is six and one solution is on the back page today.
The text explains Letter Golf where one word is changed by one letter per move to reach a target in par strokes. Each step must be a complete common word with letters in order, replacing only one letter at a time. An example shows changing COW to HEN through HOW and HEW, and a solution is printed on the last page today.
A brief note hints at Hollis Hart’s thoughts about Ashtoreth and points readers toward the next chapter to uncover the deeper connection and consequences within the story.
President Calvin Coolidge closes his Georgia vacation with deer and pheasant hunts on Howard E. Coffin’s Sapelo Island estate. He plans to return to Washington tonight, with an expected White House arrival tomorrow afternoon. The 1928 New Year ends with a turkey hunt at dawn and a visit to St Simons Island to dedicate the Coolidge oak.
John Howland 44 of Carey dies from a self inflicted gunshot wound after firing at Mrs. Clara Robinet a divorcee who refused his advances. Howland shot Robinet in the leg before killing himself. Robinet is hospitalized recovering.
Eleven of the great composers will be featured in the Eveready Hours program of the new year. The coast-to-coast radiocast begins at 9 p m on WEAF and 28 affiliates. Songs include Are Apassionata It Was a Lover and His Lass Now is the Month of Maying. The United Light Opera Co. will present Patinitz by Franz Von Suppe at 10 p m via Columbia stations Abo WADC and others.
Radio guide lists 4 30 p m football California versus Georgia Tech on NBC and WLW Cincinnati with 8 p m sketches featuring Timothy Dexter and popular music. 10 30 p m orchestral program from the United Light Opera Co and NBC system as well as the Columbia network nationwide.
A fragmented schedule shows WEAF, WIZ, and Cincinnati listings with times for dining, singers, orchestras, and other acts. Performers include Dolores Castileno, Bernie's Orchestra, Ivy Scott, Young's Orchestra, and the Dutch Masters Minstrels with various time slots from early evening to late night across multiple cities.
Mrs J Tozzi Calvao leads an eight member Brazilian American Scientific Expedition to central Brazil along the Aripuana River seeking oil woods metals and stones and to locate an ancient Phoenician site. She says jungle life suits her and plans to study flora while assisting Dr Norman Taylor.
The narrator remarks on jungle life with vivid color and scent. Seeds from a bush yield a carmine tint akin to a cheap Paris lipstick. Orchids bloom abundantly, offering daily corsages without cost, while a luminous parasite lights readable print in darkness. The jungle, though lacking lights, intrigues more than civilization.
The Ohio Bell Telephone Co announces a reduction in long distance rates beginning February 1, projecting annual public savings over 5 million dollars. The new schedules affect interstate calls from Ohio to distances of 130 to 1500 miles, cutting five to twenty five cents on station to station calls.
Seven members of a New York family were found dead in a lower east side tenement from carbon monoxide poisoning. Police said the deaths occurred this afternoon.
Seven Excelsior Laundry workers escaped serious injury when a mangling iron exploded at the Lancaster plant. Damage is estimated at twelve thousand dollars.
James K. Emmett died suddenly this morning at his Middleport home after a recent influenza illness. He practiced as a sign painter and had arrived in Middleport only a short time ago. No funeral arrangements have been made.
Ralph Heath of Indianapolis killed Mae Snyder of Danville and then took his own life after a note urged gratitude for killing a wife. Police said revenge and a love dispute sparked the tragedy as Snyder was sent to manage an estate and confronted Heath.
Wilbur O. Heldman, a Lorain furnace salesman, faced a Canton preliminary hearing as two witnesses described Margaret Heldman’s efforts to utter a deathbed statement. The Phantom Gun Woman had shot herself on December 13 while Heldman accompanied her to Canton to surrender for the murder of Bernard Fearn, a Waco coal dealer, with whom she admitted indiscretions.
An unidentified man shouted goodbye to his sweetheart and leaped to death in front of a southbound Broadway Seventh Avenue Express at 110th Street and Lenox Avenue. Interborough traffic halted for about 40 minutes during peak rush hour.
Joe Bryan of Lancaster returns from a three day visit with his parents in Circle Hill. James Sargent of Washington Cove spends Christmas with his mother in Circle Hill. George Williamson Chauncey visits New Lexington on Monday. Max Wilson Abe Wilson and Lena and Edith Wilson Chauncey travel to Columbus for a New Year’s party. James Smith of Columbus ends week with his parents in Chauncey. William Smart of Smart Grocery is ill with influenza. Forest Swart and Harold Six return to Philo after visiting Chauncey and Athens.
Mr and Mrs Henry Lock son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Lester Lock and another daughter Mrs Thomas Schultz all of this city traveled to McDermott Ohio to attend the funeral of Miss Ellen Phillips sister of Mrs Henry Lock. Miss Phillips was buried at Rushtown Cemetery near Portsmouth.
A new full length portrait of Governor Vic Donahey now occupies the place of honor in the governor's reception room in Columbus. Donahey, who leaves office on January 14, replaces the previous chief executive's portrait in the hall.
Chauncey school officials announce the Chauncey high and grade schools will not open Wednesday as scheduled and will resume next Monday because an influenza epidemic has spread through most homes in town with many students and several teachers ill.
Mr and Mrs Mike Dudash of Akron visit Mrs Margaret Riley near Millfield this week. Mrs C H Boudinot and Goldie of Millfield spend Christmas at Parker Boudinot's in New Lexington. Bart Pettit and family of Millfield join Mr and Mrs C H Pettit in Trimble for Christmas. Will Phillips of Glouster, ill at Abel Bell's Millfield home, shows improvement. Edith Sawyer of Columbus and Lawrence Hightshoe of Cincinnati spend Christmas Day with D M Sawyer and family near Jacksonville.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Nida of Mc Connellsville were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Fred Nida in The Plains. Mr and Mrs Joe Piltz of Barbertown have been spending a week with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace in The Plains.
Miss Erica Nida hosted a Sunday evening gathering at the Nida home in The Plains to honor Miss Lela Munn of Cincinnati, a former Plains High School teacher. Attendees included Miss Violet Kennedy, Miss Mae McCullough, Thomas Porter, George Stalder, Mont Bryan, Don Nelson, Fred Ellis, Harold Barstow, Donald Barstow, Orville Potts, and Shelby McAllister.
The Loyal Women's Bible class of the Chauncey Church of Christ will hold its regular semi monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. W. Ahlbrand’s Mill Street home. Mrs. Charles Bradfield leads the program and Mrs. Floyd Nye serves as class president.
Dr. Francis H. Keck of Columbus spent Christmas and the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Keck and sister Miss Helena Keck in Chauncey at their Ellis Avenue home.
The South East Ohio Motor Club reports the automobile dollar at 1.07 and the cost of living dollar at 0.61, measured against 1914 benchmarks to reflect changes in buying power.
New Haven January 1 United Press reports President Coolidges son John Coolidge then a railroad clerk will be known as Major John Coolidge after January 9 He will be nominated to the Staff of Governor John H Trumbull once the General Assembly approves the nomination Public interest centers on the timing of the legislature approval.
Belpre residents will open their new school building Wednesday housing the high school department of the Belpre village district. The structure, built over the past year, is described as one of the most complete plants in the region. Voters approved bonds totaling $122,000 for grounds, erection, and equipment. Frum & Brenig of Athens were the contractors, with the building priced at $90,000. The facility includes a modern gymnasium and athletic field.
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