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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1928

Page

8

Births Outnumber Deaths in Hocking County June Totals

Logan July 10. Births in Hocking County for June totaled 32 while deaths were 18. Among deaths 14 were residents over 70, with 3 between 21 and 50. Influenza and pneumonia led communicable cases with three each, measles two. The births list includes many couples in Logan district households.

Logan Hocking County Department of Health Harry R. Primmer Archie S. Harris George N. Grove George Tingler Karl Schmitter Lawrence E. Coakley Virgil H. Gorby Fred Sheeler Dallas Heft Elven Friend Clark V. Inboden Lester Donaldson William Horn Nannie W. Reynolds Hoover Stevens Samuel Jewsell Jessie N. van Bibber Earnest Davis Earl Keeton William W. Gordon John Mitchell Amos F. Carpenter

Bird Man Judges Colorings and Announces Winners

The Bird Man reports prize results from Nelsonville Central School entries. Winners include Terry Greene age 7 first prize Class I at 50 Franklin Avenue and Harrett Davis age 7 second prize at 1 Mill Street. Isabelle Easterling age 10 at 782 Poplar Street wins Class II first prize. Dick Guinther age 10 from Jacksonville, student of Miss Irene Lay, wins second prize. Colored engravings will be sent.

Terry Greene Franklin Avenue Elizabeth Linton Nelsonville Central School Harrett Davis Mill Street Nelsonville Isabelle Easterling Poplar Street Pedigo Dick Guinther Jacksonville Irene Lay

Dayton Woman's Club hosts new members with speaker

Lauretta McKee of Dayton spoke at the Easterling clubhouse as the Dayton Business and Professional Women's club welcomed 13 new members. A three course luncheon preceded the program with visiting members present and vocal numbers by Mrs. C. S. Clark.

Logan Lauretta McKee Dayton Logan Business and Professional Women's Club Easterling Bertye P. Correll Amy Easterling Phila Brooke W. A. Bennett Olivia Wright Miss Royal Miss Givins Columbus C. S. Clark

Local Workers Hold Missionary Meeting in Logan

In Logan on Friday afternoon the King's Daughters met at the Methodist church with Mrs. Dal las Kinser presiding in the president's absence. Mrs. Edward Franzen led devotionals while Ruth Brooke led the lesson on tithing and stewardship. Two solos were sung by Mrs. Edgar Hillyer and Mrs. Charles Smith as the business session closed followed by a two course dinner hosted by a committee including Mrs. Hammon, Mrs. Primmer, Mrs. Kreyssig, Mrs. Harden, and Miss Skinner with guests Mrs. Hillyer and Mrs. Stoody.

Harry Hammon Samuel Primmer Fred Kreyssig Lawrence Harden Velma Skinner

Reading of Honorable Mention Names in Local Notice

The list credits Clea Conway Harrold Bateman and Alice Mechem among honorees. An extended line of honorable mentions follows with numerous names including William Swindell Eloise Davis Lille Poling Billy Bateman Paul ine Flowers Marguerite Morrison Laura J Willis Mertie Oliver Pauline Brown Bonnie Sayre Otis Johnson Ruth Johnson Rosemary Forsbach Paul Oskey Jimmy Davis Catherine Davis Helen Guinther Dorothy Davis Clarence Davis Eleanor Davis Elberta Bussey Adah Bussey Helen Moore Julie Bell Gillan Kathleen Hayden Ethel Hayden Pauline Flower Dorothy Mae Howard Billy Mecham Agnes Hartley Jennie Gilli lan Lisse Gillilan Herbert Lowther Almarine Johnson Elizabeth Brady Fannie Glenn Thelma Brady Bessie Swindell Margaret Conner Helen J Figgins Florence Easterling Emma Oliver Robert Riley Anna Riley Eldon Ball.

Clea Conway Harrold Bateman Alice Mechem William Swindell Eloise Davis Lille Poling Billy Bateman Pauline Flowers Marguerite Morrison Laura J. Willis Mertie Oliver Pauline Brown Bonnie Sayre Otis Johnson Ruth Johnson Rosemary Forsbach Paul Oskey Jimmy Davis Cathine Davis Irene Davis Helen Guinther Dorothy Davis Clarence Davis Eleanor Davis Elberta Bussey Adah Bussey Helen Moore Julie Bell Gillan Kathleen Hayden Ethel Hayden Pauline Flower Dorothy Mae Howard Billy Mecham Agnes Hartley Jennie Gillilan Lisse Gillilan Herbert Lowther Almarine Johnson Elizabeth Brady Fannie Glenn Thelma Brady Bessie Swindell Margaret Conner Helen J. Figgins Florence Easterling Emma ‘Oliver Robert Riley Anna Riley Eldon Ball

Coal Owners Astonished by Dispatches on Lake Rates

Pittsburgh coal operators expressed disbelief at New York dispatches claiming a 35 cent differential in lake cargo coal rates between northern and southern railroads. They warned the shift could threaten the Littaugh coal trade and revive litigation over lake cargo rates. Present business hinges on a 45 cent basis.

Pittsburgh New York Northern Southern

Briley reunion in Rising Park hosts Lancaster visit

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Briley attended a Briley reunion in Rising Park on Sunday. Their son George Briley, a teacher at the Boys' Industrial school, was their guest Saturday night. Mrs. H L Geddes was taken to Columbus hospital Monday for treatment following a prior operation. Sherman Sheets of East Hunter street reports the birth of a daughter, Martha, early Monday morning. grandparents are Grant Dicken Gore and Elmer Sheets Perry County.

Charles Briley Lancaster Briley Rising Park George Briley Boys’ Industrial School H. L. Geddes Geddes Columbus Sherman Sheets East Hunter Street Martha Grant Dicken Gore Elmer Sheets Perry County

Logan WCTU Picnic Meeting At Methodist Church

The Logan chapter of the WCTU will hold its annual picnic meeting at the Methodist church at 3 p.m. Friday. Officers announce the event and urge a large attendance.

Logan Methodist Church

Local Rider Hurt in Buckeye Lake Auto Crash

Ralph Davidson, son of Mr and Mrs Bart Davidson of North Congress Street, sustained temporary paralysis after a car skid and rollover near Buckeye Lake on Sunday evening. He was with a party of four en route to Buckeye Lake and was taken to City Hospital Newark with his condition described as not serious. A student, Miss Reyndal Sweeney, fractured a rib and sustained scratches. Davidson's operation to relieve spinal pressure was planned for Wednesday after a bed clot on the spine had absorbed.

Buckeye Lake Ralph Davidson Bart Davidson North Congress Street Davidson Pittsburgh Columbus Reyndal Sweeney Citizen’s Hospital Newark

Purported agreement seen as not immediate in effect

The passage notes that the claimed deal would not have immediate impact, as New York dispatches acknowledge the differential would not take effect right away, leaving observers unsure how any sudden negative consequences could arise.

Tio New York

Raid Destroys 150 Gallon Still and Whisky Cache

Federal state and county officers raided a New Pittsburg hollow in Ward township on Sunday and seized a 150 gallon still and a large quantity of whisky. The operation was underway when officers arrived. the plant was in a shanty on coal company property and was dismantled with the equipment and liquor destroyed.

Logan Pittsburg Ward Township

Sam Arbaugh Fined for Possession in Hocking County

Sam Arbaugh of South Bloomingville was fined 150 dollars and costs by Judge L G Worstell after an affidavit by Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn alleged liquor possession. Officers searched Arbaugh home Saturday night, found a small quantity, and he was jailed at Hocking County. Arbaugh runs the local telephone exchange serving southwestern county residents.

Hocking County Arbaugh South Bloomingville

Barton Holl Named to State Legion Convention Committee

Logan official Barton Holl, former commander of the Logan American Legion post, is appointed to the state convention committee. He is the first Hocking county Legionnaire honored by the state department as plans proceed for the Columbus convention August 19 to 21.

Logan

Ministers Enjoy Vacation at Dyers Bay Ontario

Loyd A. Mount reports from Dyers Bay Ontario that he and members of his group are on vacation with excellent fishing. They are joined by the Rev James R Fields and W W Harden from Logan, along with three other Ohio Methodist ministers at the camp.

Logan Loyd A. Mount Dyers Bay Ontario James R. Fields W. W. Harden

Judge awards father custody of minor in Mor ris Singer case

Logan July 10 Judge L G Worstell ruled to modify a former custody order in the case of Ben Singer versus Mary Singer. The decision grants custody of Melvin Morris Singer to the father, reversing the previous arrangement with the mother who was divorced from Singer two years ago.

666 Cures Malaria and Relieves Various Ailments

An advertisement claims 666 cures malaria and rapidly relieves dizziness headaches and constipation while aiding toxin elimination. It asserts use produces copious watery evacuations and esteems the remedy highly.

Committee Eyes 1933 Date to Adopt 13 Month Calendar

The national calendar reform panel tentatively fixes 1933 for universal adoption of a 13 month year with 28 day months. Ten sub committees study public reaction while Congress may ratify a treaty to adopt a 364 day year with a year day and leap day every four years. George Eastman heads the Rochester committee and Moses Gatsworth originator.

Washington National Committee On George Eastman Congress Rochester N. Y Moses Gatsworth

Scout Registration Held for Camp Endubonah

Troop 2 Boy Scouts met at the Athens Tourist camp last night for camp registration. Scoutmaster Roy L. Dupler said registration was not yet complete. Supper and the conclave were part of the gathering.

Endubonah Athens Roy L. Dupler

Strike Halts Coal Work in Mauch Chunk Area

Eight thousand miners join a sympathy strike in the Lehigh Valley Coal and Navigation districts after suspensions at Collieries Nos. 4 5 and 6. The stoppage affects operations in Mauch Chunk and surrounding collieries as the labor action spreads.

Mauch Chunk Lehigh Valley Coal and Navigation Company

July 10 1776 Independence news and George III statue riot

News of the Declaration of Independence reached New York on July 10 1776, triggering a mob to destroy a statue of George III. Also noted are 1790 Congress seating in Philadelphia for ten years and 1850 Millard Fillmore's inauguration as the 13th president.

New York George III Congress Philadelphia Millard Fillmore Grover Cleveland

Crippled flier plans big trip to Rome

Daugherty aged 29, son of a local farmer, planned a non stop flight to Rome with friends. He was crippled after a Baltimore & Ohio yard accident when a train wheel severed both legs and an arm. He spent months in hospital and now uses artificial limbs.

Leff Rome Roosevelt Field New York Daugherty Baltimore & Ohio Railway

From Handicap to Flight: Local Man Overcomes Odds

A disabled local man with two artificial legs and an artificial arm learns telegraphy then becomes a railroad dispatcher and county assessor. After seeing Gloria Swanson, he is inspired to fly and earns a transport pilot license, marking a remarkable rise from adversity. The piece ends with a word puzzle solution: CASH. CAST, CART, PART, PARD, PAID.

New Martinsville Glora Swanson Gloria Dinger Daugherty Florida Department of Commerce

Pilot with one limb plans voyage from Florida to Italy

A determined pilot trained in navigation and weather analysis fledgling to operate a plane from Florida to New York and then Italy. Despite severe disability he is confident in completing the journey with support from eager citizens who note his skill in dancing driving typing and stunt piloting.

New York Italy

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