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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1924
Page
3
Fine offering totaled 159.20 for Lorain sufferers as Bible school and Berean class fostered music and special solo by Miss Parry. Visitors from Ohio cities and other states attended. Hospitalization and family visits noted. bridal shower for Mrs Robert Hardy featured church orchestra and gifts. attendees listed.
Carbon Lodge No 62 F and A M meets tonight to arrange William Smith's funeral in Lancaster. Local residents read like Mrs. Mary McCarthy and family as social ties fill the town with visits and travel across Columbus and beyond.
Logan Hopped was arrested by Officer Farbean while preparing to leave for Toledo where he planned to join a balloon ascent. Charged by Star restaurant proprietor with attempting to skip a board bill, he paid the costs after custody and was released.
A large delegation of Maccabees from this city including the local degree team traveled to Shawnee on Friday night to aid in initiating a class of candidates. District Deputy William Devol of Logan had arranged the initatory work, and George H. Scott supreme record keeper of Ohio attended. Following the degree, refreshments were served.
Albert Mattox and Fred Angle were jailed Saturday evening by Officer Fairbearn for intoxicated riding. Mattox faced charge of reckless intoxication and operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Angle was charged with intoxication. They await arraignment before Magistrate Miller. Monde:
At the Columbus state convention August 19 Hocking County will be represented by delegates H A Armstrong John E Canty Miss Blanche Englund Elmer Mathias Thos Bell Phil A Henderson Mrs L K Showalter H E Sparnow and alternates B W Friend David Murphy John W Smith Eli Watts KF P Martin Henry Leach Raeson Barnes and J E Barron
Findlay will host a four day reunion of the 37th Division of the A E F with August 31 and September 1 marked as key days. Former generals and representatives from foreign world war groups are expected, and a large Buckeye Division veteran delegation from Hocking County plans to attend.
Walter North pulled his name from the Republican race for recorder, leaving three nominees Mia Allen Ida Allen Miss Zola Kelch and Dan Struble. North said he quit because he did not want to contest with Struble who is crippled.
Jack Emmons of Black Jack county farms white blackberries attracting Logan residents. A Messenger visit confirms the berries resemble blackberries in size and form while turning red when green. Tourists Mr. and Mrs. Harden and Mr. Woodard returned to Logan after a month in the West touring Colorado Springs Yellowstone Mon tana Wisconsin with several stop overs.
Chicago July 28 James A Pattern veteran export board member predicts wheat will reach $2 a bushel and corn to $1.25 or $1.50 while rye and oats may hit 60 to 65 cents in an exclusive interview.
Frank McCann Post will elect three delegates at 7 p m Tuesday to attend the state convention at Zanesville August 18 19. The post holds the county’s largest membership and will send three delegates.
Ian Green, 90, heads the life saving forces at Clear Lake Louisiana. He spent 70 years at sea with a marine fleet and says he can ride any boat but will let the younger generation have their speed boats. He adds he’ll stick to his sails.
The firm of Edward A Kafka and son reported the theft of about 100000 dollars worth of furs from their Boston store. Entry was gained via a basement window and floor cut. Only the best stock was taken, discovered when the company opened for business.
London reports that the Russian crown jewels are secure in state custody despite rumors of disappearance. Sir Martin Conway, a noted critic, asserts he saw the gems during a recent visit to Russia and finds the rumors unfounded.
Emil Kohler aged 65 longtime executive with the American Encaustic Tiling Co. dies in New York after an illness of about three weeks. He had served as president for several years.
Chauncey guests Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Frank Settle left for Columbus. Ira Cunningham hosted a chicken dinner for Sherman Cunningham Mrs. Donald Cunningham at Main street. Cramer and Temple families visited Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith at Sand Ridge. Charles Bradfield Jr. stayed with Will iam and Mrs. Dawson in Columbus. Mrs. William Cochran planned a Monday visit to friends in Athens.
Mrs. Lillie Boling of Chauncey and Mrs. Elmer Nida of Glouster were summoned to Columbus when their mother Mrs. Christian fell on a stair and suffered a broken arm in her daughter's home. She is progressing as well as can be expected given age. Mrs. Boling returned home and Mrs. Nida stayed several days. Walter Boling of Lancaster visited Chauncey, while Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warner and Dale attended a birthday dinner in The Plains for Mrs. Varner. Mrs. Alice Duvall and Stella Baker have ties to Circle Hill and Wheeling, WVa. Mrs. Mary Eisler is in Athens for work.
Dr and Mrs Windicy V Spra gue hosted guests from Detroit including William Farnum and Ruth Shambersy who motored to Chauncey and return today. Elsie Worden improved after three weeks of illness. Harley Yeffler moved into Robingon property on Drake street. Shields family from Athens visited Chauncey and L D Shields. Eva Bollinger's first two husbands convicted of murder. third Alfred Bollinger awaiting trial in Marysville California. Lawrence Wiley with conviction history linked to ax killing case. Wiley has returned to Crooksville.
In Fort Worth Texas July 28 Judge Felix Robertson a Ku Klux Klan candidate led the Texas gubernatorial primaries with about 124 853 votes out of 454 935 counted while Lynch Davidson locked in second place and Miriam Ferguson trailed closely. 19 counties remained to tabulate with Robertson ahead by roughly 80 000 votes.
Mansfield grocers report no notices of a planned bread price raise. Bakers cited flour costs rising from 7.25 to 8.25 per barrel as the reason, but no loaf price increase to ten cents has been confirmed.
The steamer West Jena, a 5866 ton American owned oil burner, was rescued by the US coast guard cutter Maida in the Northern Pacific near Washington. Radiograms reported the action from the Bering Sea patrol headquarters.
J. H. Spaulding faced Magistrate Porter in Athens for speeding between Athens and Nelsonville. He was fined 10 dollars plus court costs after arraignment, with County Traffic Officer Barrows delivering him to the local court.
Dispatches quoted the admiral commanding federal forces at Sao Paulo announcing the withdrawal of revolutionary forces from the city. The State Department reported a virtual collapse of the revolution and celebrations of a federal victory had begun.
The Chevene Country Club in Delaware unveils a nine hole course. The course is sponsored in part by Ohio Wesleyan University and is idle on Sundays due to local Sunday golf prohibition.
Passengers rescued after the Nantucket Beach line steamer Myler Standieh strikes a rock in dense fog near Haven Magse. The vessel leaks and all passengers are landed safely.
New York July 28 Prairie Oil and Gas Company lowered midcontinent crude prices by 15 points to 25 cents a barrel. Private dispatches show the cut announced in the financial district.
Two couples received marriage licenses Monday in Athens County. Herman Clay Wyatt 22 and Carol Maxine Fulton 21 both of Glouster were married by Rev McGurk. Charles E. Sowards 45 merchant McArthur weds Minnie Dabis 43 Albany before Magistrate Helwig.
Ruben Ladd 47 a Pennsylvania Railroad conductor was killed on duty Friday in Pittsburg Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 PM at Salem where he was raised He is survived by a sister Mrs George Horn of Mt Carmel Conn
An old remedy claims camphor and witch hazel mixed in a wash can strengthen eyes and improve reading or working efficiency. The advertisement promises quick results, offers a free eye cup, and lists Gibson's as a likely source.
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