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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1929

Page

6

Mechanicsburg Township P T A Hears School Building Plans

A Mechanicsburg group discusses a four room school plan to serve as a future community center on land to be acquired from Athens State Hospital. The proposal, backed by Factory and Jackville reps, calls for a building large enough for potential four year high school use and possible annexation of Alexander Township. A survey by the State Department of Education may follow.

Parent-Teacher Association of Mechanicsburg Factory Jackville H. R. McVay Athens State Hospital McVay Athens Township Board of Education Athens Alexander Township Athens Township Athens County Board of Education State Department of Education County Board of Education

Soper Answers Where We Come From At Methodist Lecture

Dr Edmund D Soper president of Ohio Wesleyan University told a First Methodist Church audience that We came from God in his second lecture on origins He used a hedge bound spider story to illustrate viewpoints He noted both evolution and creation lead to God while differing in method He planned to speak again at 730 pm tonight.

Edmund D. Soper Ohio Wesleyan University First Methodist Episcopal Church Soper Dr. Soper God

Ingalls to resign from State Legislature today

Representative David Ingalls, recently named assistant secretary of the Navy in charge of aviation, will resign from the State Legislature today.

Cleveland David Ingells the Navy

Robber Kills Clerk in Cleveland Store

In downtown Cleveland a robber shot and killed Charles Firth, a store clerk, after resistance. Authorities reported the incident occurred today. The motive and suspect details remain under investigation.

Cleveland U.R Charles Firth Inowntown

Hoover Sinks Into A Fizzing Exercise Dilemma

Washington reports Dr. Joel T. Boone, President Hoover’s physician, seeks a daily exercise for the new chief executive who shuns golf riding and walking like Coolidge. Boone notes Hoover’s fine shape and strong muscles and suggests walking or possibly a medicine ball for regular use.

Washington Joel T. Boone President Coolidge Hoover Dr. Boone

Guskalla sworn in as mayor of Glouster

Gus Gaskalla, president of Council, arrived from Cleveland to assume the mayoralty of Glouster. The oath was administered Monday afternoon and he said the office will be run on a cash basis with fines paid or jail. Council will support the move. In a separate item, Rev F E Roberts assists Middleport revival meetings after evangelistic work at McArthur.

Glouster F. E. Roberts Church of Christ Middleport Roberta McArthur

Green Goat Entertainers to Perform at Glouster

The Kiwanis Club of Glouster presents the Green Goat Entertainers from Ohio University in a Spring Review at the high school auditorium on Thursday night. The one and a half hour show features three acts of music, fund and beauty with Miss Marianna Bing returning from a western opera tour as lead. Proceeds support under privileged children work, and advance ticket sales are strong for a crowded audience.

Glouster Kwanis Club Fo University Marianna Bing Ohio University

Wingett Deaf Trick Used by Deputies in Jail Escape Attempt

Deputy Wayne Wingett pretended to be deaf to avoid talking with two intoxicated prisoners from Devonville. The men were arrested after an appeal from an elderly resident, McNeal, and were brought to Athens County Jail to face arraignment. Bob McNeal and an unidentified brother-in-law were detained. dates reference Monday night.

Wayne Wingett Wilson Ator Devonville Wingett Hapy Deanville William Wiliams McNeal Bob McNeal Athen County

Have You A Gas Well In Your Stomach

There is no need of suffering from dizziness indigestion breath and heart distress. Thousands are finding immediate relief using Dr Jackson's Digestive and Liver Powder, a home remedy trusted for 40 years. It is safe inexpensive and pleasant to take and sold by all better stores. The Jackson Co Dept U Senesville Ohio offers a free sample to prove benefits.

Jackson Atie Dr. Jackson Jackson Co Dept. U Opie

Funeral services for Mrs Frances Sheeran at St Rose New Lexington

March 12 funeral services were held for Mrs Frances Sheeran of New Lexington at St Rose's Church with a requiem high mass by Rev A A Cash. Burial followed in New Lexington cemetery. She died Saturday afternoon and was born in Perry County two years ago, having lived her life near New Lexington. Surviving children include W E Sheeran T J Chadwick J L Meena H L Benton and Besse and Ethel Sheeran.

New Lexington Chilren W. E. Sheeran T. J. Chadwick

Start Excavation on Salvation Army Home

Excavation work for the new Salvation Army Home on West Union Street was completed yesterday. Capt Richard Benton said this morning that construction will be delayed while officials in New York consider revisions to the plans. The contract will be let when plans are settled.

Salvation Army West Union Street Richard Benton New York

Cabeen Case Deferred On Promise To Support Family

The Athens County Probate Court suspended the case against Fred Cabeen of Athens on his promise to live happily with his wife and son. The non support charge arose from an affidavit by his wife. Prosecutor Williams cautioned the decision to prosecute rests on Cabeen’s conduct. Cabeen was arrested in Torch on March 7 by Deputy Wayne Wingett and Wilson Ator.

Fred Cabeen Athens Athens County Cabeen R. D. Williams Torch Wayne Wingett Wilson Ator

Guests From Charleston Visit Zaleski Week End

Sreneat Frank McCaffrey and Paul Ervin of Charleston W Va visited the end of the week of George Cavanaugh in Zaleski. McCaffrey and Ervin work for General Motors and are employed by Mr. Cavanaugh.

Frank McCaffrey Paul Ervin Charleston W. Va George Cavanaugh Zaleski McCaffrey Mr. Ervin Cavanaugh General Motors Corporation

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