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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1928
Page
7
Wauncey Dover high school boys and girls basketball teams travel to Coolville for a 7 30 p m game tonight. The event features both squads in a joint matchup across gender divisions in Wauncey.
The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church met for a full day quilting session at the Chauncey church on Thursday January 20. Two visitors attended Mrs George Keck and Mrs Ben Fielder. Members present included Mrs Dora France Mrs Ada Tippett Mrs Rohania Cochran Mrs Naomi Mullins Mrs Mary Dew Mrs Bessie Cunningham Mrs Josephine Lott Mrs Mabel Johnston Mrs Elizabeth Harvey and Mrs Luella Preston.
The Rev. Dr. L Browning preached at Glouster M E church last night while Rev Hiram Mingus of the Holiness church spoke Wednesday. Rev Blair of the Holiness church preaches tonight. Regular minister Rev N O Warren, conducting meetings, is ill with influenza at his Mill street home. The meetings likely close Sunday night.
Northampton Massachusetts January reports an increase in the reward for information on Frances St John Smith a college student missing since Friday January 13. Her banker father announced the raise from 1000 to 10000 dollars but no new leads emerged though rumors place her sightings across the eastern states.
Governor Adam McMullen of Nebraska endorsed Frank O. Lowden as the man to lead farmers out of their difficulties. Speaking at the Illinois Agricultural Association, McMullen urged stronger passage of the McNary Haugen bill and said it should be strengthened in every possible way.
Clara Brown 82 widow of Benjamin I Brown and lifelong Dover township resident died after a two week illness of pneumonia at her son in law and daughter R H Wemmer near Millfield. Funeral at Jacksonville church and burial in Russell Cemetery Trimble. Survived by four children and many grandchildren.
Leora Hudnell petitions for divorce from Hollie Hudnel in the Athens County Common Pleas court. She seeks custody of two children, temporary alimony, and a division preventing disposal of property. The couple married May 7 1921 and own a lot in Athens township valued at 550 dollars plus a touring car valued at 125 dollars. He works on the railroad earning 95 dollars per month.
Harry Hickman aged 88 from near Richmond Dale drowned in Salt Creek four miles east of Richmond Dale while out to fetch traps. His wife and son found only the top of his head showing above the water after a search.
Columbus January 20 the state board of control has made available fifty thousand dollars for the construction of a memorial building in Marietta on the site of the old Rufus Putnam log cabin.
The Campus Martius division of the Ohio Archaeological andHistorical Society received 35000 dollars from a legislative appropriation two years past and the rest from funds appropriated by the previous legislature.
Boonville Missouri fire gutted the state reformatory hospital early today. Six patients were in the building. five were removed with only one unaccounted for. Local officials and fire units battled the blaze through the morning.
Northwest ern and Notre Dame prepare for a dual track meet in South Bend Indiana this Saturday. The event pits the two programs against each other in a regional rivalry on the home turf of Notre Dame.
An advertisement extols Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs colds and throat troubles. It claims creosote soothes inflamed membranes heals irritation and fights germ growth with guaranteed relief or money back. The copy promotes usage instructions and refunds through a druggist.
Washington County will spend about $60,000 over two years to back state action eliminating Dead Man's Crossing near Porterfield and modify the Mile Run underpass on the B&O right of way. The railroad must raise tracks as needed. both projects cost about $120,000 each, with the state covering half under a new law.
If you stay strong your body has a reserve of fighting energy to fend off colds and disease. When tired or run down this reserve is exhausted and danger rises. Father John’s line is a practical tonic that builds nourishment and stores energy without alcohol or stimulants.
London reports the Church of England faces division over revision. Bishops favoring revision plan to publish changes in the revised form of the Book of Common Prayer tomorrow, marking a key step in the dispute.
The pattern offers sizes 8 10 12 and 14 years and calls for 86 inch material plus contrasting fabric for trim. A 12 year size requires 2 yards of main fabric and 1 yard of contrasting material for bands facing collar cuffs and belt. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.
An old advertisement claims constipation causes many diseases and urges protection with All-Bran. It touts 100 percent bran from Kellogg’s for daily use, recommends mixing with milk or fruit and using in soups, and notes availability at hotels and diners.
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