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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1928

Page

8

Morse. Final cast list for The Barber Shop play

The last play The Barber Shop features cast members Frederick Dixon Clyde Barnes Rex Reeves Verne Wemmer Clarence Barnes William Lindley Charles Bolin William Whaley Roy Graves.

Fox Hunters plan chase at Green Hill stock farm

KOGAN March 12 Members of the Hocking County Fox Hunters announce a chase to be held at the Green Hill stock farm in Green township on the evening of March 15. The chase starts promptly at 6 o clock. The 1969 event drew a large turnout with 29 dogs. more favorable weather is expected to bring at least 50 dogs this year.

KOGAN Hocking County Fox Hunters I . Pm Green Hill Green Township

Health authorities promote FLY OX amid toxin alert

Health officials urge use of genuine FLY-TOX products to counter counterfeit ads prompting unsafe exposure. Authorities warn consumers to avoid unverified toxics and seek verified suppliers to prevent harm.

Township residents seek improvements in six townships

Delegations from Starr Green Marion Salt Creek Perry and Laurel townships urged road creek and bridge work at the Logan meeting. Green township delegation led by Mrs Burl Lemon was entirely women. County fair group from Hocking County Agricultural Society also attended to discuss future welfare of the county fair and potential agreement.

Logan County Commissioners Starr Green Marion Salt Creek Perry Laurel Township Green Township Maysville Burl Lemon Starr Township Bury Ridge Coonville Athens County Zeigler Gibisonville Marion Township Cross Road Charles G. Wright Hockings County Agricultural Society C. G. Bowen A. F. White John Burgoon James Brown

Hocking County School Tax Allocations Reported

Logan and county districts receive tax funds for schools. In 1927 general levies total $154 321.82 with Logan getting $82 465.87 and state common school funds adding $54 347.45 to the county and $25 716.16 to the city. Ward Starr and Green townships also draw from school land rents, estimated at $8 000 annually. Starr Township benefits most due to oil wells. Mr and Mrs Harold Williams and daughters Eloise and Dorothy Jean of New Straitsville visited the city Saturday.

Logan Ohio Hocking County Ward Starr Green Townships Starr Township Harold Williams Eloise and Dorothy Jean New Straitsville

W C T U Chapter Meets at Methodist Church

The local W C T U held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church with Mrs Paul Monks leading and Mrs Stanley Hyseijl presiding. Devotionals were by Mrs Edward Godfrey and talks came from leaflets on the theme Foundation upon which we build. A L T L branch organization was discussed and Violet Brehm sang Consider the Lilies.

Methodist Church Paul Monks Stanley Hyseijl Edward Godfrey Violet Brehm

Warner Visit in Upper Sandusky

Mr and Mrs Fred Warner of Upper Sandusky are visiting Mr Warner s mother Mrs Lucy Warner of Main Street authorities confirmed.

Mrs Fred Warner Upper Sandusky Mr. Warner Lucy Warner Main Street

4-H Clubs Begin Work By April First In Hocking County

1928 4-H club projects start late April as extension agent Robert W. Lang announces plans. Starr township forms a clothing club with nine girls led by Miss Josephine Bay, Webb Summit club led by Mrs. Emmetty Kitchen has 12 girls. Other clubs exist in Gibesonville Laurelville Union Furnace South Bloomingville South Perry and Greendale with members aged 10 to 21 and at least five per club.

Webb Summit Emmetty Kitchen Gibesonville Laurelville Union Furnace South Bloomingville South Perry Greendale

Captain learns birth date error from leap year record

Logan story notes Capt. H A Dresback for 46 years believed February 29 1882 was his birthday. He checked records and found 1882 was not a leap year. As a native of Hocking County he asked county officials for confirmation of his true birth date.

Dresback

Generous Money Back Offer From Cline Pharmacy Co

Distress after meals blamed on indigestion can be stopped by one spoonful of Daves Mentha Pepsin Elixir. Thousands confirm relief and stronger stomachs after use. Try a bottle. if not helped, Cline Pharmacy Co or any druggist will refund the purchase price.

Ask Cline Pharmacy Co Dave Cline Pharmacy Company

Missing birth records point to Captain Dresback’s uncertain age

In a letter Captain Dresback claims birth details are lost after a fire destroyed his family papers and records at probate court were searched without finding his exact birth date. He says he was born on the George W. Stark farm near South Bloomingville.

Capt. Dresback George W. Starkey South Bloomingville

Pleasant Sunday brings out many cars in Logan

Pleasant weather Sunday drew large crowds to automobiles. Improved highways from Logan were crowded with traffic and many took pleasure rides through the city streets. Sixty cars passed a point on Main Street in five minutes. A daughter was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Goss of this city.

Logan Clyde Goss City

Opening of The Spring Style Booklet Fashion Show

Miss Emma Morton was omitted as a model in the D. Zenner company fashion show at Majestic theater last Friday night. The event showcased a Spring Style Booklet with models presenting new apparel.

Emma Morton D. Zenner Company Majestic Theater

Ladies' Aid to Present Four Plays at Opera House

Albany March 12 Staff Special Four short plays will be presented Tuesday night by the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church at the opera house. The program includes Not a Man In the House with Carrie Richey Bessie Allen Sarah Brooks Grace Bailes and Jessie Jones in the cast. Twelve Old Maids features Maude Hovey Jessie Jones Carrie Richey and Mary Barnes. The Old Maids lists Nellie Barnes Lucy Stanley Hattie Baites Winnie Stanley Alice Gibson Elizabeth Sweeney Arvilla Spring Grace Bailes Josia Ross Norma Gillogly Esther Dailey and Ella.

Albany Opera House Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church Carrie Richey Bessie Allen Sarah Brooks Grace Bailes Jessie Jones Maude Hovey Mary Barnes Old Maids Nellie Barnes Lucy Stanley Hattie Baites Winnie Stanley Alice Gibson Elihbabeth Sweeney Arvilla Spring Josia Ross Norma Gillogly Esther Dailey Ella

Sharkey Risko Heavyweight Bout To Be Broadcast

Broadcast of the Jack Sharkey versus Johnny Risko heavyweight bout from Madison Square Garden is set for 9 30 tonight Eastern time. Stations carrying Graham McNamee's description include WJZ New York WLW Cincinnati and KDKA.

New York U.P Jack Sharkey Johnny. Risko Madison Square Garden Graham McNamee WJZ WLW Cincinnati KDKA

Creomulsion advertised as cure for lingering coughs and colds

An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a twofold remedy for persistent coughs and colds. It claims the emulsion soothes inflamed membranes, inhibits germ growth, and is absorbed to attack the trouble at its source. Money back if not relieved.

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