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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

4

Certificates Awarded For Attending Church And Sunday School

Ten years ago readers were recognized for consistent church and Sunday school attendance with certificates awarded to H. J. Paul Carl Brooks Harold Wise Verese Murphy Dixon Murray James Hawkins Paul Hall William Elder Llewellyn Evans Arthur Cameron Dana Chase Harold Coe Floyd Brown Homer Baird Ernest Algeo and Harold Addicott. Alex Moom and John Perston reappointed as jury commissioner Judge Weod. National Red Cross drives set a 100 million dollar relief goal for the next wartime period. Tall white boots priced about seven dollars a pair appear as a new fashion. Children examined in City building as Sunnyside School Parent-Teacher volunteers listed. Democrats H W Cotner and Harry Eddington called a party meeting.

H. J. Paul Carl Brooks Harold Wise Verese Murphy Dixon Murray James Hawkins Paul Hall William Elder Llewellyn Evans Arthur Cameron Dana Chase Harold Coe Floyd Brown Homer Baird Ernest Algeo Harold Addicott

Love as the enduring theme in Lacordaire quote

A concise reflection on love describing it as the start, progression, and finish of all things, attributed to the philosopher Lacordaire.

Athens Poised to Become a Convention City

Athens expected to host large gatherings with the Baptist state convention in July drawing about 1000 visitors. The Athens County Grange plans for the 1929 Ohio State Grange convention, while veterans groups eye next year’s state convention. Strong rail access, ample lodging in private homes, and active civic groups support Athens as a developing convention town and tourism showcase.

Athens Thens Ohio Baptist State Convention Athens County Grange Ohio State Grange Convention Nelsonville

Ohio 4 H Club work praised by visiting farm leaders

Ohio 4 H programs receive high praise from junior farm leaders and visitors from Virginia. Athens county’s farm agent Tom Johnson is lauded for his active work across the county. A Virginian guest notes Virginia youth in baby beef shows and the national livestock scene, underscoring the long term value of 4 H instruction for both boys and girls.

Ohio Tom Johnson Athens County Virginia Athens Chicago

Weather musings on spring and seasonal forecasts

A reflective piece questions long range weather predictions and their effect on readers in the Hocking country. It contrasts general trends with local variation, notes public interest in floods and storms, and hopes for a sunny spring and calm, favorable conditions.

Hocking Weather Bureau

Eight Western Bears Beat Columbia in Record Smash

Eight California oarsmen in the Golden Bear Eight from the Golden Gate defeated Columbia’s best crew and broke a 27 year record. The piece cites a milder climate aiding year round training and mentions other notes on business, oil production, and caution against gambling.

California Golden Bear Golden Gate Columbia Helen Wills

Prohibition Talk Ahead as Houston Reports Lagging Energy

The piece notes Hoover and Smith are named, the platforms printed, and a political show to start. It highlights Senator Reed of Missouri vowing to stop Governor Smith, while prohibition fails to engage him. Prohibition rhetoric is expected before November.

Hoover Smith Houston Prohibition Reed Missouri

Radical deputy kills Paul Raditch in Belgrade shooting

In the Belgrade Skuptshina, a radical deputy shot and killed Paul Raditch, nephew of the peasant leader, amid harsh local descriptions of Belgrade as savage and backward.

Belgrade Skuptshina Congress Paul Raditch

Ruffian slashes woman in New York Central Park

A modern crime stalks New York as a young woman is slashed in Central Park. Separate reports accuse a released client of a violent act, with coverage of George Remus's court decision and other national incidents.

New York Central Park Ohio George Remus High Court Houston

Earhart receives engagement proposal after ocean flight

Amelia Earhart says she will wed soon and praises Pilot Stultz for piloting the machine. In London she shrugs off being called excess baggage while romance dominates. In New York a brutal dance contest ends with exhausted dancers slapping partners as spectators cheer.

Amelia Earhart London Stultz Miss Earhart New York

Gas war fears and underground defense urged by experts

German experts warn that cities could be wiped out in a gas driven war without firing a shot. Sir Frank Fox cites air bombing as capable of destroying London within an hour, urging underground shelters storehouses and fortified underground industries as Britain prepares, while noting current unpreparedness in air defense.

Maddalena Italy Nobile Arctic Frank Fox London

Health and Diet Advice From Dr Frank McCoy

Dr Frank McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health answers health and diet questions via this paper. He explains neurasthenia as nerve debility and links nervous breakdowns to bad home habits and environment. He cites pelvic congestion as a common factor in hysteria and notes relief can come from abdominal function and controlled use of ice therapy.

Frank McCoy McCoy America

Public Forum Advocates High School Education

A letter to the editor from Charles E. Miller of Athens Ohio urges parents to sacrifice for high school education during 1924 29 noting education builds life chances. He cites that four years of high school greatly boosts prospects versus finishing at eighth grade and stresses timely preparation to seize opportunity.

Pen Rin Commerce Charles E. Miller Athens Ohio

Health Q and A on constipation and varicose veins

Constipation highlighted as the root cause of lower spinal pain and rectal distension. Advice emphasizes relieving constipation to ease pain and cautions that varicose vein surgery carries significant after effects, suggesting elastic stockings as safer alternatives.

O. H

Will Hayes Plans High Rise New York Apartment Stay

By the Way in New York notes Will Hayes will move into one of Gotham’s tallest residential spots. The piece paints Manhattan views from 37 stories up, discusses quiet high floors offer, and cites taxi traffic patterns as unoccupied cabs roam busy avenues.

New York Will Hayes New Front Window Manhattan Mons Hays Filmland Central Park Parkway Will Hays Gotham Arthur Brisbane Stangers New York Highway

Answers to Questions By Frederick J. Haskin

A collection of trivia including relatives Ramon Navarro and Dolores Del Rio as second cousins from Durango Mexico. Definitions of act of God. The Monadnock building Chicago as the first skyscraper. Glider duration records by Massaux and Schulz. Transmuting mercury to gold via electron manipulation. Coliseum not built until 80 AD. Oakum as hemp fiber for caulking. (Continued on page Ten)

Ramon Navarro Dolores del Rio Durango Mexico Monadnock Chicago Commandant Massaux Ferdinand Schulz Schulz

Puzzle prompts a lone eight letter word with a T hint

Crossword list clumps unrelated clues across horizontal and vertical items. Entries include flying mammal eye part wing seed speedily saltpeter and other oddly garbled terms. The page ends with hints and an answer line referencing yesterday’s Turis.

Kendrick for Vice-Presidency

Senator John B. Kendrick of Wyoming is besproken as a potential vice presidential candidate with Al Smith. The piece highlights Kendrick’s role exposing Teapot Dome and his Senate work against oil monopolies, noting his lack of broad campaigning reputation and Wyoming’s small electoral vote.

Houston Tex John B. Kendrick Wyoming al Smith Kendrick Teapot Dome Fall Doheny and Sinclair Navy Tom Walsh Montana la Follette Wisconsin Smith Washington Sinclair Interior Department Department Congress Senate Boo

This Date in American History June 22 Entries

Entries note June 22 events across years including the Continental Congress issuing 2 million dollars in currency in 1775 the Georgia Supreme Court upholding black public office rights in 1869 the 1870 creation of the Department of Justice and the 1912 renomination of President Taft and Vice President Sherman at Chicago.

Georgia Supreme Court Congress Department of Justice Taft Sherman Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Robert B. Ward, Inc Fifth Ave South Wabash Avenue Alex Moom John Perston Weod National Red Cross Sunnyside School Parent- Teacher Association J. B. Swanson C. H. Horn C. H. Harris Harry Foster W. E. Moler H. W. Cotner Harry Eddington Lacordaire Western Bears Rocky Mountains Germany By the Way Gilbert Swan Messenger Frederick J. Haskin Act of God Arabia Constellation Lion Turis Maas AIN Rodney Dutcher NEA Iit Standard Oil Harding Colonial Congress
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