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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1927
Page
6
Vilak and Nunnally crawl free from restraints during a sun ritual at the temple. Vilak uses a ring’s ringstone to threaten Batalogos and plans to flee with Mabimi as guards escort the pair past the astonished crowd. The staged surrender hinges on a dawn escape as guards close in.
In a tense moment at the temple threshold, PD Albentara and Bata logos discuss escape while Vilak, moments altered by a Mongolian air, contemplates a plan. He discovers a natural force may aid safety and asks for matches as the men search pockets for a spark of hope.
A rundown of evening radio programs across networks includes Goldman s Band on Red Network at 7 30, Howell Concert Company vocal program on WOO, Detroit freshear orchestra on WGHP, and performances by KOA WHK WBAP and other stations in varied time zones. The schedule notes Coast to coast timing and station call letters.
A dense listing chronicles Goldman Band concerts and broadcasts across networks WLW WTAM WJZ and others. It names programs from Tannhauser Overture Die Walkure Lohengrin and more, along with times, stations, and featured ensembles from New York to Detroit to Atlantic City.
A hen was found sitting on a tire and four people took the bird to the police station with Paget stating an egg has been laid since the incident.
Readable fragments announce a concert broadcast by the Oklahoma City Kittie Band from WWNC at 8 10 p m central time. Additional garbled notes reference a cane quartet and various time listings and names.
An advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets as a health tonic and weight gainer for underweight men and women. It claims noticeable results, including a woman who reportedly gained 10 pounds in 22 days, and offers an ironclad guarantee: if no gain of at least 6 pounds after four 60 cent boxes or two one dollar boxes, the purchase price is refunded.
A smudged box appears then a second. He extends the boxes to Vilak and asks what Vilak will do. Vilak places the matches with the rest and cryptically answers “You’ll see” as the scene ends with To Be Continued.
State of Ohio Department of Highways invites sealed proposals by July 29 1927 for grading and bridge culvert work on section 1 of the McArthur Athens road U S Route 50 in Alexander Township Athens county. estimated cost 8018 05 completion by November 1927 5% bid bond up to 19900 plans on file with local officials Director may reject all bids.
Daily and Sunday schedules list Northbound and Southbound departures from Athens for New York Central and Hocking Valley lines. Times include No 1 at 7 21 a m No 5 at 2 35 p m No 2 at 12 36 p m No 4 at 4 33 p m and Hocking Valley Nos 33 35 37 depart morning and afternoon with arrivals Nos 30 32 34 at Athens.
Ellen Melick of Elizabeth City North Carolina topped UNC seniors as the most attractive. She is Phi Beta Kappa and serves as president of the university Woman's Association of Students.
Katherine E Smith of Athens Ohio has been appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Milton K Smith late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Oath dated July 9 1927 before S M Johnson Probate Judge of said county.
In Droitwich England 95 year old Mrs Powis reportedly uses a mouth organ under her pillow to lull herself to sleep and would play again if she awakens during the night.
Englishman Henry Bailey attempted to frighten his cousin with a hanging joke. The rope slipped and he strangled himself, ending in a fatal misjudgment of a prank.
Anne Austin notes the absurdity of a girl trying to shut love out of life yet the Penny Princess falls for a man she loves at first sight. Her orderly life is upended as she seeks beauty and a vacation by the man she adores. The opening installment appears Sunday July 24 in The Messenger.
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