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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1924

Page

2

Public Speaking Play Spoofs Truth Telling Bet at Athens

Investment of nearly 90000 in worthless stocks is narrowly avoided during a university Public Speaking department performance of Nothing But the Truth. Robert Bennett played by Henry Sheppherd is bound to tell only the truth for 24 hours with Melba Woodworth as Gwendolyn Ralston aiding the plot.

Athens University Robert Bennett Henry Sheppherd Bennett Melba Woodworth Gwendolyn Ralston Long Island Lila Lane Thelma Wheeland Miss Lane Mabel Jackson Ethel Clark Ruth D. Hollinger Lois McElheney Martha

Thacher's Liver Syrup Promises Easy Digestion

A windowed advertisement touts Dr Thachers Liver Syrup and Food Syrup claiming to cleanse and strengthen the body. It asserts improved digestion energy and nerves with a satisfaction or no cost offer, listing several pharmacies in Athens and nearby towns.

Dr. Thacher McDrug Company Gibson Armacy Athens LeFavor Giouster Gem Pharmacy J. A. Isselstein Wille

Supreme Court Asked to Rehear Sunday Movie Case

Columbus Ohio June 10 The case of Walter K ids Findlay motion picture inhibitor seeks rehearing after the state supreme court denied legality of Sunday movies. Richards counsel argues the high court favored the accused in interpreting doubtful statutes and the ruling on Richards contradicts that principle.

Scolumbus Walter Kids Findlay Motion Picture Ibitor Ohio State Supreme Court Unsel Richards

Serenade of Old Grads Pleases Campus Crowd

On Serenade Monday night at Db University campus alumni and sorority members recalled college days. Alpha Gamma Ita Pi Beta Phi Delta Tau Delta Sigma Phi Delta Theta and Chase's legions performed. About 3000 attended as Robinette accompanied on piano. the performance may become a regular commencement feature.

Db University Alpha Gamma Ita Pi Beta Phi Delta Tau Delta Sigma Phi Delta Theta Chase Legions Robinette William Long- Weeet

Endurance trip ends as Sergt Cole completes 120 hours drive

Sergt Cole finished a five day endurance run in Zanesville covering 2306 miles with two tire punctures. He traveled via Zanesville Meridia Athens and Marion amid large crowds and was aided by two nurses before reaching a collapse state. A $3000 wager with a Hollywood producer was won for driving handcuffed to the wheel.

Sergt. Cole Zinesville Athens Cole Zanesville Meridia Marion

State seeks to prove sanity of Leopold and Loeb

Chicago June 10 University professors including Roscoe Pound will be called to testify on the sanity of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb in the Franks murder case. Detectives will depose Michigan students and trace the extortion letter typewriter used to threaten Jacob Franks.

Chicago Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Roscoe Pound Harvard Law Scohol Robert Franks Leopold Harvard Law School T. Neil Johnson James D. Hall University of Chicago Law School Pound Underwood Typewriter Company Pierce HH. Bitker Milwaukee University of Michigan Jackson Park Loeb Ann Arbor

Sanctuary of Our Sor rowful T'other to rise west of Portland

The Servite Fathers of Portland plan a Fall start on a $5,000,000 Sanctuary of Our Sor rowful T'other atop Rocky Butte. The 58-acre site will include a 500 foot long sanctuary, two 300 foot towers, seven chapels, and stone from the local quarry. The project aims to host thousands of pilgrims annually and take five years to complete.

Portland Ore Servite Fathers Rocky Butte America United States Florence Italy Europe Patrick Carina Hayes New York Pius XI

A Pretty Play Apron for a Tiny Tot

Blue linen apron with flower motifs and red floss decoration with stitched details. Suitable for pongee crepe sateen or chambray fabrics and sized for 2, 4, 5 and 8 years with a roomy pocket. Pattern costs 12 cents and can be mailed with a receipt to any address.

Maschke Wins Ohio National Committeeman in Cleveland

Maurice Maschke, Cuyahoga County leader and Bur ton ally, won Ohio national committeeman at the Cleveland Ohio GOP gathering. Despite expectations for Louis Bursh, Maschke secured 27 votes to 24 and moved to unanimity, with only a Columbus delegate drifting toward Brush.

Cleveland Maurice Maschke Cuyahoga Country Theodore B. Burton G.O. P Ohio Bud K. Hynicka Cincinnati Hotel Winton Coolidge Louis H. Bursh Salem Manchke Maschke Brush Frank B. Willis

Athenians Honor Society Initiates Eight Students

Eight pupils from Athens High School were inducted into the National Honor Society at a Monday evening ceremony in the school auditorium. The initiates include six juniors Ralph Wharton Violet Colling Thelma Bingham John Kinderedgar Zick and Katherine Moses and two seniors Marianna Bing and Mary Shafer.

Athens High School National Honor Society Ralph Wharton Violet Colling Thelma Bingham John Kinderedgar Zick Katherine Moses Nonard Marianna Bing Mary Shafer

Declamation Contest Honors Brown Prizes At Ohio U

The annual J. D. Brown prize declamation event saw Garrick win first prize of 10 dollars for a Merchant of Venice Shylock scene. Thelma Bineham claimed five dollars, Verna Danford two fifty, with selections from Twelfth Night. Awards will be handed Thursday with other high school Brown prizes. judges were three Ohio University professors.

Eveniny J. D. Brown Garrick Witch Shylock Antonio Thelma Bineham Verna Danford Raymond Lintz H. H. Peckham F. W. Reed Ohio University

Crabbe Quits Governor Battle

Columbus Ohio June 16 That Attorney General Crabbe is out of the G O P guberna torial race his declaration is on file today with Secretary of State Brown as a candidate for renomination as attorney general Lieutenant Governor Earl D Bloom Bowline Green democrat has filed for renomination.

Columbus Crabbe Secretary of Brown Earl DD. Bloom Bowline Green Emocrat

Identity of Man Still a Mystery In Columbus

The body of a World War veteran who died Saturday in Columbus of heart disease will be viewed today by physicians from Columbus State Hospital. They suspect the man may be Bernard Stork, a former penitentiary inmate who fled from the hospital during a recent stay. Stork had been released from prison by the governor and was said to be suffering a nervous breakdown.

Columbus Columbus State Hospital Bernard Stork Stork

Star car driver fails in 3000 mile non stop test

Sergeant Cole drove 3396 miles in 120 hours from Marietta to Athens and back toward Zanesville as a wager test of long distance non stop driving. A crowd blocked Main Street as Cole, fatigue evident, made a last stand in front of the Court House with a flag fluttering from his car.

Cole Main Street Zanesville Court House Marietta G Willene Durant Star Dealers Marton Athens John RR Lastro Ohio Durant and Star Cars New York Tme Lostro Auto Sales Co

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