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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1928

Page

10

Springfield man builds aerial aqua contraption over Niagara

Jean Lussier of Springfield Massachusetts is shown with a diagram of his self designed aerial aquatic hop vehicle. He contemplates testing the device over Niagara Falls in a bold venture for a novel pastime.

Niagara Alis Jean Lussier Springfield Mass

State board may censor talking movies ruling in Ohio

The state board of movie censors has authority to censor talking movies and to order elimination of objectionable material seen or heard in such pictures. Attorney General Turner issued the opinion today to Education Director J. L. Clifton.

Columbus U.R State Board of Movie Censors Turner J. L. Clifton

One Solution to the Let ter Golf Puzzle

The puzzle solution lists a chain Hop, Hot, Hat, Oat, Oaf, Off showing gradual letter changes. It demonstrates a word ladder style progression ending with Off.

Vital births and deaths in Hocking county May totals

Vital statistics for May show 40 births in Hocking county and 19 deaths, with Logan district accounting for nine births and ten deaths. Five county deaths were due to pneumonia or influenza. seven deaths were of people over 70, four under five.

Logan Hocking County Health Department Department Harley Hart Larney Smith Walter Cunningham Harley F Lanning Fred Walters Wayne Farley Ralph Goss William Smith John G. Buntz Car Cotts William L. Blum Edward O. Snyder Robert W. Bateman Emerson F. Shaw King Dalton Willard J. Lee Alma Bowersock Clark L. Francis Oprea Shark George Zinn Jacob Gleason Clifford C. Johnston Edson F. Waits George M. Jones Arthur Stowers Hampton Christian Frank Powers James G. Dupler James Novak Clarence A. Fuller Kirby Arter Timothy W. Frey Milton R. Woodard

Four OSU Graduates From Logan Area

Logan residents Harold Eugene Wright and Mary Ruth Bright graduate from Ohio State University this week. Wright, son of Eugene and the North Mulberry street family, earns chemical engineering. Bright, daughter of S Carlton Bright of Second street, completes arts college. Byron Dwight Blair, son of Rev J W Blair, earns a law degree. Herbert McCormick Payne, son of William Payne, finishes electrical engineering.

J. W. Blair Logan Herbert McCormick Payne William Payne

Benton Township hires teachers after debate

On June 12 the Benton township board of education employed several teachers after lengthy discussion over removing two candidates from the list. Hires include William Barton as principal and Mrs. William Barton and Mrs. Dorothy Longshore Smith for the high school in South Bloomingville, with multiple others across grades in nearby schools.

Logan Man Pleads Guilty to DWI in Probate Court

Virgil Sowards of Coonville pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in probate court. Judge A M Elinger fined $100 plus costs, suspended driving rights for one year, and gave 30 days in county jail suspended on good behavior.

Logan Virgil Sowards Coonville A. M. Ellinger

Group from Holy Land tour guests of Lancaster pair

Twenty two members of the group that toured the Holy Land 18 months ago were guests of the Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Cooper at Lancaster Sunday. They spent the afternoon at Rising Park sharing reminiscences. Attending were Mrs. W. A. Lanning of Logan and Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe and Mr. and Mrs. Snyder of Pennsylvania and Miss Blanche Nicols of Berea Kentucky.

Logan Holy Land L. C. Cooper Lancaster Rising Park W. A. Lanning Wolfe Snyder Pennsylvania Blanche Nicols Berea

Fox Hunt Picnic Draws 100 at Grotto Grounds

Hocking County fox hunters held a picnic supper and fox chase at the Grotto grounds south of Logan last week. More than 100 attendees enjoyed the supper before 40 hounds were released to race over the surrounding hills, many as guests of the association.

Logan Hocking County Fox Hunters’ Association

Results Told For Teachers Examinations

Logan June 12 county board of examiners announced the results of the teachers examination held June 2. Ten of the nineteen applicants were issued certificates while several others took only part of the examination. Three certificates went to James G. Bickle Herman L. Ellis Gladys Webb C W Zeigler Rudolph Hankison Logan. Louis H Seidenfeld Murray City received a one year high school certificate. One year elementary certificates were awarded to Helen Hunsacker Neal Kitchen Clarence Skinner Floyd Riggs.

County Board of Examiners James G. Bickle Union Furnace Herman L. Ellis Gladys Webb Webb Summit C. W. Zeigler Lancaster Rudolph Hankison Logan Lowell Irick Marion Township Louis H. Seidenfeld Murray City Helen Hunsacker Starr Neal Kitchen Washington Township Clarence Skinner Falls Township Floyd Riggs

Ohio University Announces Graduates and Degrees Granted

The morning commencement lists many graduates across multiple programs. Kindergarten Primary two years includes Nellie May Andrews and 34 peers. Special education two years lists Etta Louise Coleman and Marie Bernice Corwin. Electrical and Civil engineering two years name Maynard Russell McDaniel and Lowell William Dickason among others. Arts and Education degrees feature Rhenella Adele Andrews and Marguerite Acord with a large roster of recipients across bachelor and bachelor of science in education programs.

Ohio University Nellie May Andrews Norwalk Mabel Marie Carr Athens Ellen Elizabeth Clarke Conneaut Marguerite Mabel Cook Nelsonville Imogene Ellen Downey Collumbus Annette Dunn Ravenswood W. Va Wyona Lorraine Gardner Chauncey Irene Mae Golding Glouster Lucy Marjorie Johnston Jacksonville Ruth Ellen Kelch Beryl Elizabeth Lehew Uhrichsville Elizabeth Love Youngstown Ida May Metzger Canton Julia C. Reisz Lorain Dorothy Lucille Resh Dayton Helen Mae Round Wellsville Hilda Lola Katherine Strock LeRoy Mary Alice Virtue Mr. Gilead Thelma Marie West Blanchester Ernestine Weyersmiller Newark Etta Louise Coleman Adelphi Marie Bernice Corwin Belle Center Maynard Russell McDaniel Lowell William Dickason Jackson Edgar Carlton Zick Berdena Faye Hawk Mildred Belle Leighty Robert Welles Talbot New Matamoras Lois Romaine Abbott Julia Maybelle Archer Chesterhill Edith Mildred Beck North Fairfield Dorothy Edna Beery Bremen Abigail Eliza Bradford Portsmouth Pauline Bush Steubenville Velma Pearl Childers Charleston Minnie Burdell Cook Parkersburg Grace Phyllis Daniel Ironton N. Ruby Day Bessie Joseph Martha Katherine Plinke Lancaster Mary Gertrude Rice Margaret Frances Rothrock McConnelsville Dorothy Bernice Schleich Margaret Louise Scott Wellston Edna Marie Shinkle Elsie Dorothy Stokes Middlefield Edna Lucille Stout Winchester Helen Virginia Stuller Roy Ester Thompson Malta Elizabeth Ann Iwalls Reinersville Helen Ruth Weaver Marengo Dorothy Elizabeth Westlake Homer William Wilson Blue Rock Newcomers'own Rhenella Adele Andrews Ruth Armatrong Loran Bessie Belle Bodle Hanover Harold Brasie Henry Charles Brown Rockbridge J. Willis Brown Bellaire Edna Mae Burch Lowell Alonzo Christman Crooksville Frances Adela Clark Roberta Ele Connor Zanesville Sarah Phyltic Cusick Martins Ferry Winnogene Darling Nellie Bernice Catherine Diehl Woodstied Helen Raymond Almon Horton Weston Paul Edwin Kimes Arthur Dunkle King Harold Ganz Krass Fremont Franklin A. Kreager Charles Perrill Lang Manchester Warren Salisbury Mason Fostoria Wilford M. Mayers Massillon Joseph Scott Pitts Elmira N. Y Meade Withington Rinard Marietta William Robert Sellers Boyd James Simmons Wadsworth Glenn Crites Stocker Dennison Gerald Bryce Wardell Ubrichsville Donald Beehler Warner Forrest W Weaver Sugar Creek Wendell Charles Willis Gerald Dean Willison Ralph Emerson Wynn Kipton Mildred Julian Abersold Gallipolis Kenneth Sarter Agerter Lima Lyman Ford Barber Lakewood Cora Marie Bechdelt Robert James Bell Leavittsburg Paul Leslie Bures Cleveland Roger Parry Daniels Pomeroy Cora Eva Everson Akron Mary Edna Fels Bainbridge Charles Elmer Fiddler New Boston Martha Lenora Gamble Ellsworth Jordan Gee Camilla Elizabeth Green Cairy W. Va Ercell H. Greenlee Cleveland Heights Hazel Mildred Grittner Verda Elimbeth Herbster Put-in-Bay Alice Elizabeth Heyes Chicago Ill Margaret Alice Hilty Ada Blanche B. Hollett New Philadelphia Earl Henry Keck Logan Katherine Virginia Knecht Mary Fern Koons Harold Edmond Kurtz Eau Claire Lewis John Weldon Lough Greenfield Martin Henry Lutz, Jr Ethel Mae McCarley Rio Grande

Porter Waughs to Move to Lancaster Camp Grounds

Mr and Mrs Porter Waugh plan to reside at the Lancaster camp grounds this summer. They have rented a cottage they will occupy early this week. Mr Waugh recently left the milk business and has joined the Crystal Rock Gas company, prompting the move to Lancaster.

Lancaster Logan Porter Waugh Lancaster Camp Grounds Waugh Crystal Rock Gas Company Lancaster

Graduation list of degree recipients with multiple named individuals

A long list of graduates from a university includes numerous Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Secretarial Science, and Bachelor of Arts in Commerce and other fields. Names span cities such as Athens, Columbus, Cleveland, and Wellston with many accompanying hometowns and states.

Clarksburg W. Va Franz Valtier Toledo Alvin Casto New London Donald Winthrop Foster Delaware Harry H. Porter Marietta Paul Moore Walton Columbus Roy Dexter Cary Athens George Henry Sprague McArthur Roger Leslie Stewart Woodsfield Carroll Corrine Baker Plain City Martha Calkins Salem Don Price Carpenter Jackson Carl Fredrich Carsten Elmore James Allen Chase Pomeroy Leonard Charles Clifford William Holden Coston Emmet Marion Dudley Ganesville Addison Victor Evans Coalton Karl William Fleck Carey Edgar Oden Ford Conesville Shigeru Fukuda Hilo Hawaii Thomas Johnson Henderson Wilkinsburg

Kruschen Salt Habit Promises Youthful Vitality

Promoters claim two Kruschen salts tablets daily in coffee restore energy and mood. The ad boasts millions of users worldwide and a 30 day supply of 60 tablets sold by druggists with a light dose tagline.

Stop Getting Up Nights Palmo Treatment Ad

Sufferers of bladder trouble back pain dizziness weakness and urinary issues are urged to try Palmo Globules. The Palm o Company offers a free trial treatment with no obligation to any first time user, sending details from 60 Calhoun St Battle Creek Mich.

Palmo Company Calhoun St Battle Creek Mich

Fly-Tox Mosquitoes Kill In One Minute Ad

An advertisement touts FLY-TOX as a fast acting mosquito killer. A hand sprayer dispenses a fine aerosol to fill a room, killing insects while being harmless to people and non staining to walls. The Mellon Institute developed the product and Rex Research Fellowship backs it. each bottle is guaranteed.

Flytox Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Research Fellowship

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