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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
12
Robbers robbed the Jacob Howdyshell store at Webb Summit and the Lortz estate filling station in Logan’s west end. Tobacco, candy, cakes, and $15 in goods were taken from the store. five tubes, three tires and a rim, three flashlights and gasoline were stolen from the station. A clue was found that may identify at least one suspect.
Verda Bowen, 85, died at Columbus hospital Tuesday morning after reportedly ingesting carbolic acid. She was found in a dying condition at home on North Grant avenue earlier that morning. Former Logan resident, she had run a rooming house and recently worked for a glove company. Funeral services are set for 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Smith's chapel with burial in the adjacent cemetery. She leaves a 13 year old son.
Charles Smith, 11, of South Bloomingville, was operated on at Cherrington hospital Wednesday morning for appendicitis and is reported in favorable condition. Cornelia Scott also had a tonsil removal operation at the same hospital that afternoon.
A list of trivia questions printed under Now You Ask One asks about Mussolini ship Hudson Lindbergh engines Magna Carta Bible Pilgrims landing Byrd Amundsen Leif Ericson Star Spangled Banner and Mexican president.
An advertisement proclaims Orange-Crush uses over fourteen million pounds of fresh oranges this season. It highlights high orange juice content, natural zest, color, carbonated water, and cane sugar. The ad notes a child examination at the American Medical Association Baby Show and urges customers to request Orange by name and insist on it being served in Krinkly Bottle.
Charles A. Robinson 35 lumber dealer Gibisonville weds Cora F. Helber 31 of Enterprise. Kermit Cofman 21 farmer Car roll marries Florence Ringhiser 21 of Logan route No. 5.
Logan June 23 Attorney General Edward C Turner condemned paid lobbyists and political contributions arguing a governor must be free from financier ties. He warned that candidates spending large sums to win nominations lose sight of state interests and noted the state has 115 boards and commissions.
In Logan on Tuesday probate court read Ephriam McDonald s will dated March 4 1927 naming Mary Mc Donald widow as beneficiary Ira Fox named executor and qualified for the appointment. The witnesses were Charles Schwih and Arch Fox. (Turn to Page Eight).
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