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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1924
Page
3
The Logan sessions start Tuesday with 58 miner delegates attending from the Hocking district. Miners and Operators aim to place the district on equal footing with competitors in other organized fields, drawing extraordinary local attention.
All Masons and families invited to a basket picnic and celebration at the Grotto country club near Haydenville on July 4. A program of games dancing and fireworks is planned. The main road to the Grotto grounds will stay open through July 7 and won’t hinder holiday traffic.
Nelsonville police report a theft of a new Star touring car from the garage on HW kk Johnson farm. Johnson serves as manager at Baird farm.
Mr and Mrs Harry Cogan departed by car for Omaha Nebraska this morning and will continue to Los Angeles California via Yellowstone Park after a few days. They expect to be gone several months and their Columbus Street restaurant will close during their absence from the city.
Miss Nellie Mathewson of Columbus spent Sunday with her mother here. Ralph Betts left Sunday for Camp Knox. Mrs A L Pritchard and daughter Mary spent Sunday and Saturday in Columbus. Mr Thos Pritchard accompanied them home for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Frank Burnell of Akron are guests of the latter's parents, Mr and Mrs William Burnell. Mr and Mrs Walter Schenz Opal Fiske announce the arrival of a 9 pound son Sunday. Ed Love Jr Mr and Mrs Ed Love and Miss Sigrid Love spent Sunday in Columbus. Mrs Ellen Smith and her little daughter accompanied them home for a visit. Mr and Mrs Chas Preston and family of Columbus were weekend guests of Mrs Elizabeth Preston.
Mr and Mrs Harry Edgell and two children from Columbus and Miss Helen Lavey from Logan were the ever Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Chas Edgell. J G Snowden and Mr and Mrs Frank Atkinson from Columbus were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs C C Ervin. Mrs Arthur Burgess of Lancaster visited her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Pensyle for the day.
Frank Popoczy and Gratis Bryan of Murray City pleaded guilty in Mayor Lax's court on Saturday to possessing and transporting intoxicating liquor. Each defendant was fined $109 plus costs.
Mr James Newman aged 75 died Saturday night at his home near Buchtel He belonged to the Lutheran church and the Odd Fellows order He is survived by his wife three daughters and four sons Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the Buchtel Methodist church with burial at Creenlawn
Nelsonville Ohio June 39 Arthur McCombs nine son of Mr and Mrs Asbury McCombs died Sunday night at Mercy hospital Columbus after being shot Saturday evening by a small playmate during a game with a 22 rifle near Mason City hill The bullet pierced the abdomen and an operation followed ambulance care brought the boy to hospital He is survived by his parents two sisters and one brother Funeral plans have not been set.
The statement notes that every human death may be attributed to interference with respiration or with the action of the heart or the nervous system.
Today in New York the Democratic National Convention is called to order at 9 30 in the morning with an invocation by Rev Gustav Arnold Carstensen of Holyrood Church Protestant Episcopal. Balloting for the presidential nomination begins and the session adjourns following the initial procedures.
The district convention of the American Legion held in Marysville drew over 100 delegates from every post in the district along with state officers including General Chauncey Baker state commander Hugh K. Martin state adjutant and Hayden Edwards central district chairman.
Chicago reports Bishop Walter Sumner of Oregon condemns easy marriage and divorce as a national problem while praising college students and urging no health certificate for marriage. He contrasts modern trends with past saloon era, noting married youth pace and college influence on morals.
The Prince of Asturias, heir to the Spanish crown, is shown in a new uniform with a new sword after being made an officer in his father's army. He is the king's eldest son and advances in military rank.
Seventy five children were in the State Theater when the cyclone struck at 5 15 PM Saturday. Fire Chief says 22 bodies were recovered with many more feared buried. Mrs Evay the ticket seller was rescued from the booth as the lobby collapsed and debris rained down on frightened patrons.
George W Doan of Coolville arrives in Athens with Dana M Doan Roy Daugherty and Immet Blair all 18 and bound for a Citizen's Military Training Camp in Camp Knox Kentucky. The group will spend 30 days at the southern camp.
Stewart residents marked a triple birthday Sunday with a single cake inscribed with all names and ages. Attendees included Mrs. Pearl Six and daughter, Owen Carmichael of Athens, and numerous family groups from Barberton Logan Nelsonville Carbondale Canaanville and Athens.
Pine Bluff Ark night patrolmen are collecting baby opossums found on streets. With no claims for the tiny animals, officers discuss starting a small city zoo to care for them.
A vintage patent remedy ad claims Dr Thacher's Liver & Blood Syrup can cleanse and tone liver and bowels within 14 hours or less. It promises relief from dullness, bad breath, loss of appetite, and nervous fatigue, with multiple local pharmacies named as sellers.
San Francisco organizes a large civilian effort to greet about 12 000 visiting British and American sailors and officers when the fleet arrives July 8 9 10. Mayor Rolph names a citizens committee led by Wallace M Alexander with a separate unit planning the enlisted men’s dance in the exposition auditorium led by Captain Fo Hs Aineworth.
The article describes how radio broadcast the Democratic Convention from Madison Square Garden to millions beyond the hall. It explains the control room, announcers, and long-range relays that carried sound to New York and distant cities, proving radio’s practical role in politics and education.
Readers report rapid soothing from Lavoptik eye wash blends of camphor witch hazel hydrastis and related ingredients. A snail bottle is offered with the purchase, and a free aluminum eye cup is advertised by Gibson's Pharmacy.
John Brown, caretaker of a Cincinnati gas station, says a recent robbery ended with the bandit returning a portion of the stolen money. Brown was robbed of 64.50, with 34 in change and currency taken. The bandit asked how much belonged to him, Brown replied fifty cents, and the thief then left after tossing a half dollar on a desk.
A simple play suit featuring a combined smock and knickers design. The pattern covers 4 sizes and guides fabric needs for a 2 year size at 288 yards of 36 inch material. Suitable fabrics include pongee crash linen gingham chintz and ceretonies. Pattern mailed on receipt of lye in silver or stampa.
George M Wilber of Marysville, a local landowner, has secured insurance to protect his employer against accidents during the forthcoming harvest season.
Robert Bradley aged 74, a senior member of the Wald ing Kinan Marvin wholesale drug firm, collapsed and died in Toledo on the night of June 28.
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