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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1927

Page

7

Hairless Rats Inform Baldheaded Medical Hope

Chicago July 7. Dr Elmer Roberts at Illinois College of Agriculture reports hairless rats may guide human hair loss research. From a Farmington Illinois pair in 1923, 2200 bald progeny emerged. Researchers caution on results while noting heredity and potential eugenic implications for future studies.

Chicago List Elmer Roberts Illinois College of Agriculture Milady Dr. Roberts Farmington Ill College of Agriculture Roberts

Flood Threatens Imperial Valley Amid Colorado Rise

Imperial Valley faces a possible flood worse than the Mississippi as the Colorado River rises 35 percent above normal. Levees from Andrade into the Mexican delta hold or fail, risking a century of inundation for 1,000,000 acres. Boulder Dam proposed to curb floods and provide power.

Mississippi Imperial Valley EL Centro Calif Colorado Rockies Here Mexican Line California Yuma Gulf of Lower California Andrade Mexican Delta M. J. Dowd Great Alamo Canal Gulf Panama Canal Boulder Dam Mexico Imperial Los Angeles

Coffman Divorce Granted in McConnelsville Case

The divorce case of Earl N. Coffman against Rebecca Coffman was heard by Judge H. M. Finley at McConnelsville. The matter was uncontested. Both parties reside in Homer township near Burr Oak.

Lott Succumbs Former Pastor Dies in Columbus

The Rev. G. W. Lott, 77, retired Methodist minister and former Glouster M E pastor, died in Columbus after seven weeks of illness due to uremic poisoning. He leaves his wife and three sons C H Lott George M Lott and Earl Lott of Chicago.

Glouster G. W. Lott Glouster M. E Columbus Lott C. H George ‘M Earl Lott Chicago

Daughters Named in Columbus and Waverly Notice

Two daughters Mrs. Carrilla Stephenson of Columbus and Mrs. P.C. Durham of Waverly are listed in the notice.

Carrilla Stephenson Columbus P.C. Durham Waverly

First National Bank Granted Judgment on Note

In Mc Connellville the First National Bank of this city won judgment against Errett L. Smith of Bishopville and Ethel Smith of Rocky Glenn for $404.72 plus costs on a note.

First National Bank Glouster Errett L. Smith Bishopville Ethel Smith Rocky Glenn McConnellville McConnelsville

Play in Kentucky Glouster Features Touring Company

C G Lunsford and Reese Williams moved to Mt. Olivet Kentucky at the start of the week where Brown’s Comedy is stationed for a week. Mr and Mrs Harry Hann and their children from this city join as members of the company. The show has enjoyed prosperous business and will tour under a tent through October.

Kentucky Glouster C. G. Lunsford Reese Williams Mt. Olivet Brown Harry Hann

British flyer aims seaplane flight to New York Harbor

Captain F. T. Courtney, noted British flyer and test pilot, plans a Calshot England to New York flight. He will land in New York harbor with navigator F. W. M. Downer and mechanic R. F. Little aboard.

F. T. Courtney Calshot England New York New York Harbor F. W. M. Downer R. F. Little

Bird of Paradise takes wing for Honolulu on big Army Fokker

A dramatic aerial shot shows the Maitland Hegenberger Fokker mono plane leaving Oakland airport toward Honolulu. Maitland notes a minor motor knock, corrected by lower flying. The image also captures the instrument panel with dual control wheels and motor controls. A separate note ponders the rose legend and office material from the Washington Information Bureau offering facts inquiries.

Maitland Hegenberger Oakland Honolulu

Largest swinging bell tolled for Cincinnati donor

The world’s largest swinging bell will toll over the body of Mrs. Philomene K. Buddeke 89, who died yesterday. Requiem high mass will be sung at S&J Francis De Sales church, honoring her memory and honoring her 1895 donation in memory of her husband, Joseph G. Buddeke, Cincinnati merchant.

Cincinnati U.P Philomene K. Buddeke

Answers to Questions By Frederick J. Haskin

A historical Q and A column covers where gold is found in Mexico and how Commander Byrd located the North Pole. It explains eighteen states host gold and details three instruments used for position fixes. It concludes with a debate on happiness in marriage.

Frederick J. Haskin Navy Department Byrd North Pole Spitzbergen

Zemo Promises Relief for Itching Skin Troubles

Describes Zemo as a safe dependable treatment for itching skin. Claims after first application pimples blackheads blotches ring-worm and similar irritations begin to disappear. Says Zemo banishes most skin irritations making skin soft clear and healthy with easy application at any time. Available at druggists for 60c.

Zemo

Plan for County School Paper Presented by Principal

Will Merritt, principal of New Marshfield school, presented a plan to the county board of education for a county school paper printed by the New Marshfield class and distributed free to board members and teachers in Athens County. The plan allows ad space sales and subscriptions up to 256 cents and was accepted by the board. A push to transfer Union school district territory to Albany district was referred to the state department of education amid map discrepancies.

Will C. Merritt New Marshfield County Board of Education County Board of Merritt Athens County Union School District Albany A. E. Potter Alonzo Carlisa D. E. Allen State Department of Education

Ladies Aid Party Postponed Ice Cream Supper Friday

The Ladies Aid society of Richland Avenue will hold a program and ice cream supper Friday night instead of Thursday. The event aims to raise funds for church activities and community programs.

The Ladies’ Aid Society of Richland Avenue

Ice Cream Social Set for South Canaan Church

An ice cream social is planned at South Canaan Baptist Church Saturday evening July 9 drawing local families and neighbors for an informal community gathering.

South Canaan Baptist Church

Poling Advises Delayed Kissing as Privilege Guideline

At the convention Poling, an international figure in Christian youth work, says kissing should be treated as a privilege. He notes that a boy should withhold a kiss long enough to show the girl has chosen him, replying to a listener's question about courting pace.

Cleveland, Cay Sa 4 Poling International Dent Christian Deaver Poling

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