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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
9
United Press reports five so called fueless electric power devices granted patents. Inventors claim to extract power from air or earth without fuel or batteries, but experts deem them commercially valueless and impracticable.
The passage dismisses certain storm energy ideas as impractical and costly, arguing there is no constant power source and that advances in knowledge render these inventions absurd. It frames the proposals as excessive and untenable given modern understanding.
The Democratic national committee will have $250,000 to begin its 1928 campaign, Chairman Clem L. Shaver announced in Washington. A report from finance director Jesse H. Jones shows total contributions and pledges of $508,500, including $200,000 from Houston for the national convention. Jones gave $50,000, as did Thomas F. Ryan of New York. Other sizable gifts came from Clarence W. Watson of Fairmont and William F. Kenny of New York City at $25,000 each.
Political circles in Columbus suspect Myers V. Cooper of Cincinnati will be the Republican candidate for governor. A conference with Rep James T. Begg of Sandusky collapsed as Begg stated he will remain in the race, and the later memo denied any decision on the Republican nominee.
Cranwell officials said the planned Trans Atlantic flight by Elsie Mackay and W R Hinchliffe was indefinite and Hinchliffe had gone to London. A $250,000 campaign to build a Roosevelt memorial in Panama is underway.
A lone bandit bound three men and a boy at A Krakoff store in Columbus early today. He robbed the shop of 27.50 a gold watch and other articles. He put on clothing and stuffed items into new handbags before fleeing.
Joseph Kalish of Hamilton county, serving 15 to 30 years for burglary, has been pardoned by Governor Donahey to spend his final days with relatives outside the state penitentiary in Columbus.
The party enjoys a beach picnic with Madge as host and Lillian prodding Phil Veritzen. Mary Marion Junior and Mother Graham join in a lively exchange while Veritzen shows subtle irritation at the festivities, as the group sings and waits for night to fall.
Dr Louis E Bisch discusses self observation of thought and mind watchfulness. He traces psychology’s growth from focusing on outcomes to investigating causes and why individuals think and behave as they do. Practicing self analysis can help correct faulty thought patterns.
Andy Dyken, 15, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in St Clairsville on March 8 and was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary. Judge Warren W. Cowen imposed the sentence, making him perhaps the youngest inmate. Parole eligibility begins in ten years after Dyken shot his mother for insisting on school attendance. His father and a farm-hand were wounded. Attorneys argued insanity but a sanity commission found him sane.
Tomorrow promises lively personal and business conditions from lunar aspects. New contracts in art, music, or publicity may arise though obstacles persist. Those born today enjoy a busy year with progress amid persistence and postponed resolutions. a versatile child favored by literature and art. Notable nativity Amerigo Vespucci.
The text urges constant self examination to detect thinking or behavior abnormalities early. It warns against over introspection and emphasizes timely medical advice, noting that mental disorders recover slower than other illnesses and that self monitoring can prevent worse outcomes.
In New Philadelphia on March 8 an organization was formed at First M. E. Church to oppose Mayor Groh after he reduced fines from ten dollars to one for three Sunday movie law violators. Louis O. Haugh Dover was elected president and Clarence W. Ferrell was chosen secretary.
United States Senator Royal S Copeland argues health and cheerfulness reinforce each other. He notes temper, mood control, and acts of kindness improve well being, while anger causes headaches and digestive issues. Positive outlook boosts physical health and daily happiness.
Members of K. T. Crossen Post No 21 American Legion enjoyed a well attended meeting at their South Court street home. A 6 o'clock dinner for 75 was served by Charles O Pickering with assistants Ural Westfall Webb Walker Dr W W Lee F A Lavelle and Jack Gloeckner. Post Commander M P Shannon opened the session and welcomed new members. Brandon T Grover Don Peden and Gus White were named to organize local baseball among boys under the national program. Dr W W Lee county campaign chairman spoke on encouraging 17 to 24 year olds to attend Citizens Military Training camps.
L. E. Block president of Inland Steel confirmed the proposed merger with Youngstown Sheet and Tube company has been definitively abandoned. The announcement comes from Chicago on March 8 and ends months of speculation over the two steel firms.
Kansas City team A B C Cleaners led the five man competition in the Annual American Bowling Congress today with a total of 2397 points.
Toledo reports James M. Osberger 28 commended by city officials for rescuing Mary Catherine Mannebach 6 and Annabelle 12 after they fell through the Miami and Erie canal ice. Carl Kroenfield assisted. the girls were walking home from school when the accident occurred yesterday.
The City Federation announces the annual shrubbery sale will not be held this year. Despite many calls for plants and shrubs, the demand was not sufficient to justify ordering at wholesale prices.
A druggist ad promises fast foot comfort with Joint-Base. Rub on tonight and wake with feet free from distress and burning. Only 60 cents a tube. Send name and address for a 12 day trial tube to Laboratories Desk 10, Hallowell, Maine.
Mrs Horace Smith of Nelsonville asks the Ohio National Guard for food aid for her two children with the condition she may pay the bill later. She told Capt R M Schuler that she learns the cost first and that she would pay as soon as possible. She has lived on canned blackberries and offered several cans for the canteen in exchange for service.
Youngstown Sheet and Tube President J A Campbell announced the proposed merger with Inland Steel of Chicago has been abandoned.
W. H. Fletcher reports rapid relief after Adlerika with gas and sourness gone in ten minutes. The product acts on both upper and lower bowels to remove old waste material and provide a real cleansing, with local pharmacies listed.
Ed Maxwell was fined 26 dollars for intoxication and jailed until the fine is paid. He was arrested at 11 30 p m by CI Charles Maple after an object from his home was reported. a 32 caliber weapon was involved.
Mrs W E B McCoy writes that McCoys Tablets are the finest thin tablets she tried. She says her weight increased from 104 to 115 pounds and she feels better after taking the product. The ad promises an ironclad guarantee and offers refunds if no gain occurs.
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