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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1929

Page

8

Logan Visit Reunites Local Residents and Guests

Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Behwenke and son Charles of Lawton, joined by Mrs. Clover of Emlenton, Pa., visited former neighbors in Logan and Rockbridge. Schwenke, long retired, lived near Lancaster after a career as a practicing physician. The party also called on Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Huls and Treasurer H. B. during their Logan stop.

Hogan Clover Emlenton A. F. Behwenke Charles Law Logan Rockye Schwenke Placce Lancaster Rockbridge Pennsylvania A. E. Huls H. B

Legion Meeting set to plan March 18 address drive

Logan March 4 Officers of the Logan Post of the American Legion announce a members only meeting Tuesday evening at post rooms. They will discuss the March 18 meeting and the Ohio Department commander R. G. Ingersoll will speak. Membership nears 100 as campaigns and projects for the year are planned.

Logan Logan Post The American Imal R. G. Ingersoll Ohio Department Hhered Ma Post

Kings Daughters Society Meeting at Methodist Church

A business and social gathering of the Kings Daughters Society met Friday at the Methodist Church. Mrs. Will Wetherill presided, Miss Joyce Fields played a piano solo, and a missionary demonstration was presented by several members. A two course dinner followed the program.

Kings Daughters Society Methodist Church Will Wetherill Conkle Hevo Wilbur Lanning Joyce Fields Harry Thomas George Wonn A. T. Spears Holszchuh Jean Lanning Betty Jane W

Illness of W. D. Brandt Recalls Local Auditor

News from Columbus reports the serious illness of W. D. Brandt, former Logan resident and two term auditor of Hocking County. After leaving office he joined the State Utilities Commission in Columbus. He is the brother of Charles Brandt of Logan.

Logan Columbus W. D. Brandt Brandt Hocking County State Utilities Commission Charles Brandt

Arm Blown Off as Dynamite Explodes

Marietta, March 4. David R. Wainwright, a 53 year old Morgan County farmer and brother of Marietta merchant W. E. Wainwright, was seriously injured when a dynamite charge set to blow a stump exploded while he inspected the fuse. His right arm was torn off and his left injured. doctors amputated the remaining arm between elbow and shoulder.

Marietta David R. Wainwright Morgan County W. E. Wainwright Wainwright

Zemo advertised for quick skin relief

A vintage ad touts Zemo as an invisible, odorless antiseptic for pimples itch rash and eczema claiming rapid relief. It promises durable results with frequent success in stubborn skin irritations and urges readers to buy bottles from druggists for 10 or 1.00.

Judge Whitcraft Called to Cleveland for Month

Logan March 4 Judge Harley M. Whitcraft will leave Logan next Sunday for Cleveland for an assignment lasting most of the month. A substitute judge will hear several long-pending civil cases starting March 11 with five jury actions scheduled. Names of cases include Shafer vs Wrightsell and Clark vs Lortz among others.

Logan Harley M. Whitcraft Cleveland Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Whitcraft Shafer Wrightsell Clark Lortz Crystal Rock Gas Company Conrad Klinger Hansel Fritz Henderson

Sunday Socials Across Bow as Columbus Visits Noted

Mrs. Bertha Disbennett of Bow en Street spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Geiseke in Columbus. Virginia Walters Edna Shackelford Meredith Gano and Wayne Barthlow visited Lancaster Sunday evening. Florence Bort Donald Bort visited Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. William McCormick and Margaret. Frank Harden Clinton Webb and Ned were guests of Byron Moorehead in Columbus. Mrs. Bruce Brandt, taken to Columbus for appendicitis, is seriously ill due to heart trouble delaying surgery. Forest Weinrich visited Columbus with Mrs. Weinrich and daughter.

Bertha Disbennett Bowen Street Walter Geiseke Columbus Virginia Walters Edna Shackelford Meredith Gano Wayne Barthlow Lancaster Florence Bort Donald S. Bort City William McCormick Margaret Frank Harden Clinton Webb Ned Byron Moorehead Bruce Brandt Forest Weinrich Weinrich

Willie Wright Dies In Rutland Township

Willie Wright aged 69 of Rutland Township died at 9 30 Sunday night at his Langsville area home from a paralysis stroke suffered two days earlier. He leaves a widow Ida Stout a brother Wallie Wright and a child who died in infancy. Mrs Lillian Gardner reared in the Wright home with her husband and two children resides there. Funeral services are set for 2 30 Tuesday at the home with Rev Harley Bolton officiating burial will be in Wright Cemetery with Undertaker Rawlins in charge.

Pomeroy Willie Wright Wright Rutland Township Langsville Ida Stout Wallie Wright Wright Brothers Lillian Gardner Wright Home Harley Bolton Rutland

Inspection set for three county roads Tuesday

J. W. Wilson county surveyor and the county commissioners will inspect Hocking Goose Run and Bailey Run Roads to plan repairs. Bids for quarrying crushing and limestone delivery along the Federal Creek to Broadville route will be opened March 9 at 2 o'clock.

J. W. Wilson Hocking Goose Run Bailey Run Mr. Wilson Fred Laughlin Federal Creek Broadville

Ten Thousand Bible Chapters Read At Central Avenue Revival

The Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church hosted a two week revival where 10 593 Bible chapters were read the highest total in years Athens County pastor Rev I P Day reported 28 conversions and 26 new church members with several others to unite later Names listed include H B Ruth Mrs Mary E Ruth Harrison Mahon Mrs Virgie Mahon Eilen Laird Pauline Rose Mrs Millicent Rose Goldie Morris and many others.

Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Andrew Johnson Kentucky Athens County I. P. Day Day H. B. Ruth Mary E. Ruth Harrison Mahon Virgie Mahon Eilen Laird Pauline Rose Millicent Rose Goldie Morris H. T. Farrar Lida Farrar Grace Goldsberry F. M. Lawrence Stella Lawrence Felix Riley Marery Laird Glenna Thompson Virginia Goldsberry Silva Mitchell Lucille Mitchell Nora Spencer Grace van Meter Anna Bell Cone Mont Ruth Glenna James Helen Bretz Catherine Wilks

Production showcases Williams and Strobel in Handel aria

Alice Williams sang Handel Largo with Sibylla Strobel on violin obligato and Marcella Horn at the piano. The cast includes Teddy Marjorie Tompkins, Mr and Mrs Walden, Thyra Wells, Bobby, Joe Gill, Alice, Dorothy Jones, Tommy, George Williams, Mr Morgan, Mrs Morgan, Florence Bolin, Spirit Rose Zenn, Thelmas Camps, and Milton Fellows along with other roles and servants. Irma Jones presided at the service before the drama.

Alice Williams Largo Sibylla Strobel Marcella Horn Marjorie Tompkins Teddy Mr. Walden Harold Odell Milton Fellows Felix Przebeszyski Charles Colombo Dollard Howard Ten Virgins Sarah Henderson Betty Williams Ruth Humphrey Dorothy Jones Elaine Roe Helen McLaughlin Esther Harris Marjorie Kahler Margaret Vanderbark Doris McIlvaine Irma Jones

Dairymen Meet in Logan With OSU Dairy Expert

Hocking County dairymen plan a two day meeting March 20 21 in Logan Ohio with Ivan McKellip from the Ohio State University Dairy Department as principal speaker The first day will be at the Courthouse auditorium and McKellip will discuss new dairying and feeding developments The second day will feature tours of nearby dairies and demonstrations of new methods with conference organizers urging attendance

Logan Hocking County Dairymen Ivan McKellip Ohio State University Dairy Department

Logan man pleads guilty to liquor possession charge

W. W. Kitchen pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor and paid a $150 fine plus costs after arraignment before Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. A gallon of whisky was found in the car on New Straitsville Road, reported by Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn. Mike Roberts attended the Athens basketball tournament while Dr. George J. Heer visited the Capital City.

Mike Roberts Athens George J. Heer Capital City

Government Mobilizes Forces Amid Revolt in Vera Cruz

Mexico City March 4 The government orders a strong military deployment to Vera Cruz after a revolt erupted yesterday along with an armed uprising in Sonora and other western coast states, according to an official morning announcement.

Mexico City U.P Vera Cruz Sonora

Mississippi State Teachers College to plan dine hole course

Demand from students and professors pushes officials at Mississippi State Teachers College to announce plans for a nine hole golf course on the campus.

Mississippi State Teachers’ College

Becomes Insane in Marietta Jail Cell

H E Tatterson of Vincent RD was jailed for issuing a worthless check to Unich Hardware for a gun. He became violently insane Saturday afternoon, tearing gas piping and bedding, and threatening jail staff. He had lived near Barlow for months.

Marietta H. E. Tatterson Vincent R. D Unich Hardware Company Tatterson Barlow

Athens man arrested for drunkenness on West Washington Street

Dan Carr of Athens was arrested Sunday evening on a drunkenness charge on West Washington Street by Police Captain Charles Maple and Chief E. B. Finsterwald. He will be arraigned before Mayor Alex Moore at 7 p.m. Monday in Police Headquarters.

Dan Carr Athens West Washington Street Charles Maple E. 8. Finsterwald Carr Alex Moore

Marriage License Issued in Athens County Court

A marriage license was issued in the Athens County Probate Court to Harold West, 22, miner, of Athens, and Della Hamilton, 17, student, of Athens R. D. No. 2. The Rev. Hiram Mingus was named to officiate.

Athens County Harold West Miner Athens Della Hamilton Athens R. D. No Hiram Mingus

Dream That Came True Drama At Westminster Church

The Westminster Drama Club of First Presbyterian Church staged The Dream That Came True by David Johnson and Clark Billings in the church auditorium. The play shows a busy businessman Walden learning the foolishness of neglecting church life through a dream, in a tale echoing Scrooge.

Westminster Drama Club First Presbyterian Church Church David Johnson Clark Billings Drama Club Westminster Fellowship Walden Scrooge

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets Advertisement Claim

Be Free From Colds Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets taken when cold first appears mean quick relief. Always effective. No griping. No head ringing. Mild but sure. Chocolate-coated easy to take. Always keep Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets handy. All druggists or direct postpatch, 35c. Mus-

The Buckeye Safe For Thirty Four Years

Thirty four years of service with over five hundred million dollars handled and not a dollar lost to investors. Beginning its 35th year The Buckeye lists resources over 47000000 with a 2000000 reserve for investor protection and serves over 91000 customers. It carries 5500000 in insurance and surety bonds for customer protection. Five percent is paid on Certificates of Deposit with a $50 minimum. Interest is paid from date and compounded semi annually.

Buckeye

Word ladder chain ends in STYLE and STARE sequence

Puzzle answer reveals a sequence of related words from SCANT to STYLE. The list shows SCANT SCANS SCARS STARS STARE STALE STYLE, illustrating a letter-shift progression.

Beauties Embrace Mello-Glo Face Powder

Advert says the MELLO-GLO face powder keeps pores less visible and smooths skin with no irritation. It promotes a French-inspired formula that gives a youthful bloom and a deep shine free finish, urging readers to try MELLO GLO today from D. Zenner Co.

D. Zenner. CO

Get Your Vegetables in Liquid Form Dietary Ad

An old newspaper ad promotes syrup pepsin as a vegetable based laxative. It claims improved appetite digestion and regularity without strict dieting and cites Dr Caldwell's 1875 use. It touts universal pharmacist availability and suitability for children as a soothing laxative blend.

Caldwell

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