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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1928

Page

8

Farmers Visit State Farm to Witness Work

A 165-person delegation from Hocking and Jackson counties toured the Carpenter state experiment farm in Logan. Rain limited viewing of plots while researchers discussed soil acidity, legumes, and wheat dates. Women observed poultry care and lawn shrubbery placement during the visit. Miss Olivia Wright and W A Bennett were married at the bride’s home with a small ceremony and wedding luncheon, and plan a Cincinnati home.

Logan Hocking County Jackson County Carpenter State Experiment Farm Olivia Wright Lelia Wright W. A. Bennett Cincinnati East Main Street Henry L. Geddes Presbyterian Church Bennett Wright A. G. Steinman Edward Hockman Charles Moore Cleveland Almeda

Local families visit Logan during weekend

Mrs. William Decker and son Willis of Williamstown West Virginia arrived in Logan for a several week visit with Mr. and Mrs. Phil Tschappat. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Evola of Detroit arrived in Logan for a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J Woodard. William Woodard, OSU student, returned home for summer vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wright and Kathryn attended Ohio State commencement for son Harold Wright who will graduate and join a Niagra Falls manufacturing firm.

William Decker Willis Williamstown W. Va Logan Phil Tschappat Sam Evola Detroit J. ¥. Woodard Evola William Woodard Ohio State University Eugene Wright Kathryn Columbus Ohio State Harold Wright Niagr Falls

Churches Hold Union Meeting as Chautauqua Closes

Logan June 11 Churches of the city united in a union meeting at the Chautauqua tent to end a season praised as a success despite severe weather. The Rev. David McDonald preached the closing sermon with L. P. Mooney directing singing. A new contract secures Chautauqua’s return next year and 101 signers on contracts, 21 added Saturday.

Logan David McDonald Lancaster L. P. Mooney Chautauqua L. W. Franks Frank Blasius, Jr J. W. Woodard Jacob Keller Jank Judy Lawrence Hack Curtis Cole T. C. Harper Rose Mutchmore

Coonville Man Held After Auto Collision

Virgil Lowels of Coonville was jailed on a driving while intoxicated charge after a wreck one mile south of Logan on the Nelsonville highway. Sewards, driving drunk, reportedly fled Logan before the pursuit and collided with J Malone’s car, breaking a wheel. Malone escaped uninjured.

Logan Tsophoe Virgil Lowels Coonville L. F. Hammond Nelsonville Highway Hammond Sewards Nelsonville Sowards J. Malone Haydenville Malone C. F. Shonk

Man Charged With Blocking Highway Pleads Not Guilty

Herbert Richards was charged by Flemon Sauders of West Street in Logan with blockading a public highway. At arraignment he pleaded not guilty and the hearing was set for Monday. He was released on his own recognizance. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Potts and family of Laurelville visit Mrs. Potts' parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Thrush, in North Mulberry Street.

Paul Potts Laurelville Potts H. V. Thrush North Mulberry Street

Raklets Leads Open Qualifying With 77 At Beechmont

A.R. Tom Raklets, young Mahoning Valley pro, posted the best early score in the 34 hole National Open qualifier at Beechmont Country Club Cleveland. He finished the first 18 in 77, with a 37 on the last nine after a 46 opening.

Beechmont Country Club Cleveland A.R Tom Raklets Mahoning Valley

McGill Condition Stable After Gunshot Wound

Don McGill Nelsonville mine manager remains under care at Cherrington hospital with a bullet wound above the ankle 60 hours after admission. Doctors report little infection and note bone fragments removal and silver plates applied. Visitors limited due to crowd at the hospital. Wesleyan Receives Gifts totaling over 700000 to Ohio Wesleyan University announced by board chair Erwin Guthery.

Logan Don McGill Nelsonville Cherrington McGill

Funeral Held for Civil War Veteran Harvey Stultz

Logan June 11 Funeral services were held at 2 oclock today for Comrade Harvey Stultz who died Saturday after six months illness. He enlisted in 1861 served in the Army of the Potomac was wounded at Shiloh and discharged in 1862. He leaves widow Margaret and two sons George of Cleveland Alert of Logan, plus a granddaughter and great granddaughter. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery.

Logan North Walnut Street Harvey Stultz J. R. Fields Stultz G. A. R. Comrad Army of the Potomac Shiloh Margaret Stultz George Stultz Cleveland Alert Stultz Mr. Stultz Margaret Clark Oak Grove Cemetery

Holley Medal Awarded to Elmer Sperry for Gyro Compass

Elmer Ambrose Sperry of New York received the Holley Medal for a unique act of genius in inventing the gyro compass that is replacing the magnetic compass in navigation. He was nominated president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Elmer Ambrose Sperky New York Holley American Society of Mechanical Engineers

New University Adds and Recalls Staff Members

Ohio University announces new appointments and leaves of absence across departments including physical education biology and design. The board hears a protest by prominent Dayton and Columbus leaders against a state entrance policy for Black students from other states. Trustee Robert E. Hamblin, longtime board member since 1890, was injured in a car crash yesterday and could not attend.

Faye Farmer Ann Smith Victor Whitehouse Mary J. Brison College of Education Rush Elliot Ethel Borton Dorothy Beise Bertha Vickers Boston Melba White New York City Gerald T. Wilkinson Harvard John Gentry Amos Anderson Mariam Morse Edith Beecher Teacher's College Columbia University Vinia Warner Indiana University Ohio Board of Trustees Ohio University West Virginia B. M. Rose Dayton James Allen George Isom Columbus Attorney Norris Robert E. Hamblin Toledo

Chinatown youths clash over mayoral speech remark

Jimmy and Stephen confront Mayor Jimmy Walker about his remarks to Stephen Fong of New York Chinatown's young set. Stephen dismisses the inquiry, telling the boys to drop the topic and pursue his speech about the Chinese famine.

Jimmy Walker Stephen Fong New York Chinatown Stephen Elier

Wesleyan President Resigns Amid Health Illness

Delaware June 11 U R resignation of Dr John W Hoffman as president of Ohio Wesleyan University announced today. No successor named. Hoffman has been in ill health for some time and the resignation is effective immediately after a trip west to regain health.

Delaware

Iodine stain removal steps for fabrics

To remove iodine stains, moisten with ammonia or alcohol before washing. Rinse with warm water before putting into suds.

Perry County Man B F Rodgers Dies at 70

New Lexington reports the death of B. F. Rodgers a former state senator and Perry county treasurer at his home from heart trouble at age seventy.

New Lexington B. F. Rodgers Perry County

One solution to today’s Let ter Golt puzzle

A sample answer proposes a chain: Look, Loon, Loan, Lean, Leap. Each step shifts a single letter to transform the previous word into the next, illustrating a plausible solution path for the puzzle.

Mello-Glo Face Powder Promises Long Wear

An advertisement touts MELLO-GLO French process face powder by D. Zenner Company. It claims shine reduction a soft peachy finish and long wear for a refined complexion. It urges women to try the product for beautifying effects and purity.

D. Zenner Company

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