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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1929

Page

10

Horst Missing Child Seen in Columbus Reported

Special Prosecutor Walter J. Mongey travels to Columbus to pursue reports that 4-year-old Melvin Horst, missing 18 days, was seen there. Detective Ora Slater notes sightings tied to Henry I. Mathias in the Columbus Market on December 25 and places McHenry in Orrville on December 28.

Columbus City Henry I. Mathias Orrville Slater Fred Thompson Bascom McHenry McHenry West Jefferson

Dirigible to Begin Return Flight From St Joss Ephs Bay

Hours after arriving over St Joss eph's Bay from a Miami cruise the dirigible had been missing since late Saturday afternoon. Weather conditions are good and the craft will start its return flight to Lakehurst New Jersey.

St. Josseph’s Bay Miami Fila Lakehurst N. J

Winter Snow Keeps Logan Churches Open After Break

Logan residents woke to the heaviest snow of the season with a heavy snowfall overnight. Churches reopened for Sunday services after a health order closed public gathering places. Temperatures fell to zero with wind chills of minus three, as residents shoveled walks.

Logan Jan Health Department

Three Arrested in Copper Wire Thefts Near Snake Hill

Logan reports two men and a woman arrested at Frog Hollow Ward Township by Deputies Farbearn and Briley. Edward Windle, his wife, and Jay Chute were jailed awaiting arraignment Monday on copper wire thefts from a Snake Hillmining site. Sheriff Sioeyd said affidavits would be filed. Windle and Chute have prior local court appearances.

Windle and Chute

New York Guest Visits Deshler Reception Attendee

Co. H. Fanderson of New York stayed over the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schreck. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hansel traveled to Columbus for Governor Myers Y. Cooper’s inauguration and planned to attend a Deshler reception that evening.

Co. H. Fanderson New York Albert Schreck R. B. Hansel Columbus Myers Y. Cooper Hansel Deshler

Doctor Brehm sells Midland Place to Claude Brandon

Dr W E Brehm has sold his residence on Midland Place to Claude Brandon. Mrs Wylie Thurness is reported slightly improved after more than a week of pneumonia illness.

W. E. Brehm Midland Place Claude Brandon Wylie Thurness

Miss McBride Hosts Saturday Club Meeting at Easterling House

Saturday afternoon Luncheon at the Easterling Clubhouse featured hostess Miss Nan McBride. An included program covered Edgar Allen Poe with remarks responding to roll call and a paper by Miss Emma Westen haver. Guests included Mrs. Ella W. Keynes and others.

Miss McBride Nan McBride Edgar Allen Poe Emma Westenhaver Ella W. Keynes E. E. Campbell C. O. Allen Lucy Warner L. K. Showalter

Three Men Appeal From Convictions in Athens County

Three men seek new trials in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Francis Carsey of Athens was convicted of manslaughter in the Death of Har try Thorpe. his counsel asks for an assault and battery verdict instead. Peter Merz of Nelsonville was found guilty of shooting with intent to kill and wound Don McGill. Fred Louis faces a liquor possession and sale charge.

Francis Carsey Peter Merz Fred Louis Athens County Nelsonville Don McGill Lick Run

Red Cross Worker Miss Lutz Shapes County Welfare

Miss Margaret Lutz executive secretary of the Hocking County Red Cross has drawn state attention for ten years of service. She established the home service office in 1918 and expanded to public health nurses, a City Health Department, and child placement programs. She will address welfare conferences in Greenville Coshocton and Newark on January 25 and nearby dates.

Logan Margaret Lutz Hocking County The Red Cross State Welfare Department Miss Lutz Home Service Bogan Children’s Home Board United States Childrens’ Home Board Ohio Institute Lutz Greenville

Olive Tablets Promoted For Children's Health

A vintage advertising blurb touts Olive Tablets as a safe mild remedy for children to aid stomachs bowels and overall health. It credits Dr. Ward Olive Tabiets and Dr Edwards of Ohio for prescribing the tablets for years and notes benefits like improved digestion and fresh breath.

Warde Edwards Ohio

License plate sales rise in Hocking County

Sales totals reach about 18,900 dollars with around 260 plate sets issued in the past month, up from 2,250 last year. Deputy registrar Delia Hansel attributes the rise to more cars in the service district compared with the previous year.

Logan Hocking County Delia Hansel

Miss Mary Brown Returns to Logan High School

Miss Mary Brown resumes studies at Logan High School after vacation visits with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Brown of Maxville.

Mary Brown Roger Friend Logan High School Sylvester Brown Maxville

Prospects for 100 barrel oil well in Goat Run District

Reports reach HITS GOOD ONE LOGAN that another 100-barrel oil well may be drilled in the Goat Run District of Washington Township after Preston Oil Company's well on Marks Farm. The tested area near Grayston lease on Miller's Heirs Farm has yielded good producers and another location is reported on Marks lands.

Logan Goat Run Washington Township Preston Oil Company Marks Grayston

Easterling Clubhouse Social Circle Games Night

Mrs Harley M Whitcraft and Mrs M H Cherrington hosted Friday activities for the Social Circle at the Easterling Clubhouse. Guests included Mrs Vern Bowen and Mrs H M Boocks as award recipients, with trophies awarded to Mrs T R Walburn and guest Mrs Warren Bright. Dinner followed at 6 o clock. Notable attendees included Mrs Kitty Dil Mrs Frank Harden Mrs Charles Notestone Mrs Warren Bright and others from Hollywood California.

Harley M. Whitcraft M. H. Cherrington Easterling Vern Bowen H. M. Boocks T. R. Walburn Warren Bright Kitty Dil Frank Harden Charles Notestone C.S. Clark C. L. Abell George Wonn W. P. Wetherill O. G. Whitener Lucy Warner Martha Rockhold J. H. Hyman Hollywood Calif

Gli Amici Club Holds Bridge Evening At Home

Mrs Albert Schreck hosted Gli Amici Club at her residence on Thursday. Dinner at six preceded an evening of bridge with three tables in play. High score went to Mrs Frank Harden with Mrs Claude Hammond in second.

Albert Schreck Gli Amici Club Frank Harden Claude Hammond

Martin Hartman Recovers From Serious Illness Over Three Weeks

Martin Hartman is slowly recovering from a serious illness, with improvement noted across a three week period. The hometown updates indicate gradual stabilization and ongoing medical observation.

Martin Hartman

Danger of Flu Grip and Pneumonia Fades Weak and Run Down

Weather conditions bring health dangers and neglect of a cold may lead to serious illness. Father John's Medicine should be kept on hand and taken when tired or weak to build strength and soothe irritated breathing passages without narcotics.

Father John

Mrs. Wolfe of Columbus Dead at 79

Mrs. Jane Wolfe 79 widow of Albert Wolfe of Columbus died Sunday night at her Columbus home. Burial is set for 2 pm Wednesday at Greenlawn Cemetery. Formerly Miss Jane Helmick she leaves three sons Kenneth Arthur Roy of Columbus and a daughter Clara who died in a fire at age five. The Wolfe brothers are Emery Wolfe of Factory and Riley Wolfe of Ames Township.

Jane Wolfe Albert Wolfe Columbus Trimble Greenlawn Wolfe Jane Helmick Kenneth Arthur Roy Clara Mr. Wolfe Emery Wolfe Factory Riley Wolfe Ames Township

Hamley Run Man Held On School Attendance Charge

B G Stover of Hamley Run was arrested by Constable Harry Dalton on an affidavit from county school attendance officer Carl H Porter for failing to send his four minor children to school. He faces trial in Justice of the Peace 8 E Hedges court on Thursday night January 17.

B. G. Stover Hamley Run Harry Dalton Carl H. Porter Stover Court of Justice of the Peace E. Hedges

Dirigible Los Angeles Returns From Miami Trip

The Navy airship Los Angeles moored to the tender Patoka’s mast this morning in Port St. Joe Florida after a Miami trip. The vessel completed its voyage and arrived at the port with officials reporting the slow docking and escort by patrol craft.

Port ST. Joe Fila U.P Los Angeles

Let ter Golf Puzzle Answers Listed

The solution sequence for today’s Let ter Golf puzzle is given as SNOW SLOW SLOT SOOT SORT SORE PORE POLE PILE.

Flu Epidemic Sweeps the Nation in Alarm Over Illness

The influenza outbreak that began on the Pacific coast in October has spread nationwide. Authorities urge prompt treatment for colds to prevent weakened resistance and possible pneumonia, highlighting the demand for Vicks Vape Rub as a preventive aid.

Pacific Thricks Laboratories

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