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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1929
Page
12
A fragmented column lists visits by residents including Rea and Willacy families. It notes trips to Columbus and weekend gatherings with mentions of Brown and Harden. Also referenced are a pediatric illness at Learner Avenue and Shriner's return from Columbus to visit relatives.
A fragmented ad style passage touts Danderine as a hair treatment that claims to smooth hair, dampen waves, and promote a healthier scalp. It markets long lasting effects and a renewed hair appearance while avoiding specifics on usage steps.
Judge Whitcratt set a date for a mental evaluation in the case involving a youth linked to a fatal incident. Dr John Hu Berry of Athens State Hospital is slated to conduct the exam, with results to be submitted next week. The state may seek conditional expert review after the arraignment, as the youth remains jailed in Hocking County.
Local program features a varied program including Beethoven Overture to Fidelio Gluck Mottl Iphigenia in Aulis Orpheus and a Nutcracker Suite selection. Helen Hedden performs a medley including Ich Liebe Dich Dreams and other items with Wagner pieces.
An affidavit accuses Simon Steward of intoxication and disorderly conduct after a Sunday evening quarrel with another patron at a Main Street restaurant. Steward faced arraignment and a $20 fine, with jail if unpaid, before the county court.
Miss Rosils Miller, daughter of Frank Miller, and Carl W. Larimer, son of Mr and Mrs Jane Larimer of Zanesville Avenue, were married at Tiwelocks Saturday by Rev EB Cattey at the United Brethren parish. They followed with a short wedding trip and will reside in the city.
Charles Goodlive, a 65 year old teamster known across Logan for supplying coal, died Friday from paralysis after a second stroke. He lived at the old homestead near Maxville and is survived by brothers Thomas Goodlive of Logan William Goodlive of Maxville and John Goodlive of Columbus. Funeral services were held in Logan, with burial after the body was transported there. Hazel Luede of New Straitsville attended the visitation.
Aged Mrs Knowlton of Five Points Albany died Monday afternoon from influenza. Survived by husband Charles, sons Will and Howard, daughter Mrs Arch Johnson, three grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral 10:20 Wednesday at the Toomhouse. Albany.
Athena City Council was urged by President E. C. Woodworth to launch an immediate review of a systematic garbage collection and disposal plan. Woodworth named himself chair and two councilmen to report back, following a State Board of Health expert's talk at a local federation meeting. The council also planned consideration of a shade tree regulation ordinance in February amid proposals for sidewalk repairs in front of several centers.
City council authorized transfers for general health and safety funds and approved borrowing to cover operating costs due to tax collection delays. Battery Director Franz Woodworth reported committee plans including hiring a clerk for the department. Kiwanis and council discussed a storm sewer project along Byard Street and engaged railroad attorneys to speed work.
Logan officials report a Saturday surge of double parking on Main Street. Police tagged seventeen drivers, with Mayor awaiting guidance on ordinance steps. First offenders receive warnings, with tass retained and fines for repeat offenses.
An advert promotes Thoxine as a famous doctor’s prescription with double action. It soothes irritation and targets cough, claims to be safe with no chloroform or dangerous drugs. Suitable for sore throat, offers quick relief with a money back guarantee. Sold by Clina-Drug Store and others.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edward Olive Tabietz tablets as a safe, vegetable laxative alternative to calomel. It claims quick, gentle relief from constipation with no dangerous ripping and promises energy return, urging nightly use before bed. It cites twenty years of use and broad appeal among men and women.
McKay reports on yearly club committees to prepare their first written reports by March 1. Reports go to the club president then to the trustees who forward to the governor for state action. Inter inter meeting possibility discussed as Governor Dim may be invited to speak. Responses from several committee chairs are noted.
Columbus January 22. McCulloch is named to fill the place of Frank B Maullar in the U S Congress. The Republican appointment was sent to the Senate by the governor and referred to the rules committee for consideration. No material opposition was found in the reports of the day.
The article outlines a tentative appointment effective on the next day amid a Senate confirmation process. It notes a disciplinary action involving a person identified as Medgulioch and references a collision with another vehicle. The piece names Erick L. Allen, 63, connected to a state university and a State Farmers Institute, with unclear details due to damaged text.
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