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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1928
Page
6
A 1938 passage follows Mary Marion and Junior racing along a dune, Mary pulling ahead while Marion guides Junior. Noel Veritzen, the violinist, waits nearby as a promise lingers and the trio nears a moonlit campfire scene.
In Logan on March 1 1926 the Salvation Army under Mrs James Stambaugh reports six meetings at the corps headquarters averaging 650 attendees. They held two open air meetings four Sunday school services and visited Hocking County Jail and local homes. Relief included 30 provided and garments for 60. Five pairs of shoes were furnished and nine garments provided. A $347 grocery fund was contributed and $14 advanced for transportation for four destitute individuals. Captain and Mrs Stambaugh funded these efforts through personal solicitation.
Workers with a tractor righted a large steam shovel that slid down an embankment at the Juergensmeier hill west of Logan. A later survey found the damage lighter than feared as a chain on the caterpillar wheels broke, causing the machine to swing out of control. Logan diary records R C Brimmer losing his voice and seeking medical advice after a throat ailment in recent weeks.
Navy pursues three aviators lost after leaving Hampton Roads at 2 a m bound for Annapolis amid heavy rain. Aerial search expands with 43 planes and two blimps in record effort. wife of one crewmember pledges 1000 dollars for bodies or airplane. Other item notes Colby divorce denied by Versailles court for lack of jurisdiction.
An old advertisement touts McCoy’s iron tonic promising underweight men and women a gain of at least six pounds after four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes. It claims vitality, strength, and energy will improve, with a guarantee and pharmacist authorization for refunds.
Logan councilors vote to install an ornamental light at the corner of Hunter and Market streets aligning with existing operation lights. Service Director Sherman ordered to proceed with the installation.
Died at home in Marion township on March 1 81 year old Mrs Christena Engle widow of Gabriel Engle and mother of Amos Engle Adam and Jacob Engle. Cause of death paralysis after a short illness. Survived by three sons and many other relatives. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
Members of the Hocking County Fish and Game association will dine at the Knights of Pythias hall at 6 30 p m on March 15. An official announced the event promising a forthcoming program.
Grapefruit from a Texas Rio Grande valley ranch owned by H. W. Stiers and Hayden family is being shared among Logan friends this week. The fruit were shipped on spurs cut from the trees and include clusters of six and five fruits in each spur.
The council discussed a $69 yearly insurance policy covering 13 volunteer firemen in transit to and from fires or while fighting fires. The proposal was referred to the fire department committee for investigation with a report due at the next meeting. All department members signed the petition urging council action.
Rumors say a large Sears Roebuck warehouse may be built in Logan Ohio near the Hocking Valley depot. Local bank asked for contractor names and a local contractor was consulted on plans. Gallagher property surveys by company engineers looked at a site option.
Tennie Bell 57 dies at home on North Walnut street following gall stone illness and injuries from a fall four weeks earlier. She is survived by husband Marion Bell and sons Clarence Akron Olie Fernsdale Merle Birmingham John. sisters Silas Ogle Laurelville Tecumseh Floyd Elizabeth Calbert. Funeral services set Friday at the home with Oak Grove cemetery burial.
After weeks of negotiation the J C Penny company sealed a twenty year lease for Theodore Johnson building on East Main street to house a department store Possession to be given by July 1 Johnson said The lease covers three front rooms on the first floor and the entire second floor with an option on the rear room now used as a garage and tin shop Provisions exist for adding stories if needed Current occupants Hoopes Jewelry washing machine salesroom and Main Motor car office will vacate after remodeling plans are announced
Negro spirituals and other songs were sung by the Presbyterian male quartet at the Kiwanis meeting Tuesday evening in Logan. Members are Edward Myers W D Thurness W L Krieg and J D Sanderson with Mrs Anthony Toerner as accompanist. The program filled the meeting aside from a brief business session.
Help your aching back with Joint-Base for swift relief from pain. Free trial tube offer sends a sample to Pope Laboratories Desk, Hallowell, Maine. All druggists sell at 0 cents per tube, great for rheumatic pains and swellings.
Five university glee clubs from Ohio will compete Friday night at Mees hall with the winner advancing to the national contest in New York on May 10. Competing teams are the University of Cincinnati Muskingum Wooster Ohio Northern and Capital.
Jackson March 1 Hoover delegates for the Tenth Congressional district are Professor Thomas Hoover of Ohio University Athens and E. O Roberts of Jackson. Alter
The text lists Hart Stanbery of Meigs County and E.8. Culbertson of Ironton as individuals connected to the report, emphasizing local figures tied to the event.
Sulphur and menthol combo claims to clear pimples in 24 hours by killing skin parasites and healing the skin. It targets pimples blackheads acne eruptions and even eczema with instant itch relief and thorough healing. Sold cheap in ready to use jars at druggists. Be sure its Rowles.
An early 20th century drug ad touts Creomulsion as a cure for persistent coughs and colds. It claims creosote-based formula soothes infected membranes, reduces irritation, and fights germs, with promised satisfaction and health benefits.
An advertised therapeutic oil claims to ease rheumatic pains, sciatica, neuritis, lumbago and neuralgia by penetrating through the skin without burning. It suggests a small trial bottle from a druggist to test its effectiveness on pains, sprains or swelling.
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