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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1929

Page

6

Legion Readies for Ingersoll Visit in Logan

Logan Post of the American Legion aims for 100 percent membership by next Monday after a visit by Department Commander R. G. Ingersoll and staff. Current year membership stands at 79 with 87 last year, as plans for the Monday meeting include visiting Legionnaires from Columbus and a state service officer to assist those with service claims.

Logan Logan Post The American Legion R. G. Ingersoll Sumner Martin Columbus

Northfield Athletic Club raid by vice squad shocks town

In Northfield, March 14, the Summit County Vice Squad used tear gas bombs and sledge hammers to raid the Northfield Athletic Club, driving 200 alleged gamblers from the premises just before midnight. Newspaper reporters were among those present during the surprise operation.

Northfield U.P Summit County Northfield Athletic Club Here

Girl, 13, Corrects Taft on Oath Wording

In Walden New York on March 14 a 13 year old named Helen Terwilliger listened to William Howard Taft’s oath on the radio and found he misquoted the oath. Taft admitted the error in a letter saying he meant preserve maintain and protect.

Students on Honor Roll at Senior High School

Sixty five pupils from the Senior High School earned places on the honor roll for the six weeks ending March 1. Sophomores lead with 39 students, followed by 18 seniors and 17 juniors. one student is in postgraduate work.

Ogan C. F. Ridgley Therr Goldiees Lucy Bowen Harley Ellingam Joseph Frasch Dorothy Aeat Beneneon Mary C. Keller Ellaamon Pauline Magie Florence Ane Fowers Kenneth Risch Lyle Schultz Clayton Shaw Garnet .Eatheets Josephine Starr Esther St. Ane Bertha Tucker Margaret Eas Walker John Wellman Helen Cole Rose Cox Violet Disbennet Ruby N. Collison Eberst Marjorie Eberst Eichel Nellie Frasch On Gompf Della Guess Betty Hack Peggy Hack Mary Krinn We Lamberti Lane John Mack John Moore Margaret Nihiser Alice G. Poston Stanley Risch Dorothy Riser Mabel Schaal Edna Smith Adeima Solon Thomas Strawn Joi Wooley Faith Wright

M. P. M. Club Hosts Bridge Evening at West Main

Mrs. T. R. Walburn hosted the M. P. M. Club on West Main Street Monday evening. Bridge was played with substitute players Mrs. Phil A. Henderson and Mrs. Fred Brown joining the rounds.

T. R. Walburn West Main Street Phil A. Henderson Fred Brown

City Council tightens fire zone parking and hose rules

City Council approved an ordinance penalizing parking within one square of a fire and prohibiting passing over a charged fire hose with a maximum fine of 50 dollars and five days in jail. The meeting also reviewed paving plans for Church Street and possible name changes for Fountain Street. Mayor Rochester reported February collections totaling 72.80 in fines, costs and fees.

Logan Clyde Warren Church Street Fountain Street Cousci Gerald McLaughlin Frank Mason Health Department Delaware Westerville Rochester

Chicken thefts tied to youths in South Perry area

Deputy Sheriff L F Hammond reports three youths, Robert Lutz, Martin Canfield, and Charles Beavers, arrested in connection with a spike in chicken thefts near South Perry. Two youths admitted participation in one theft. charges are being prepared. This marks the third group arrested in three months.

Insect and disease spray letters sent to Hocking fruit growers

Timely information on controlling insects and diseases is mailed to fruit growers in Hocking County by the extension service. The letters are prepared by A A Pierstorff of Ohio State University. Robert W Lang, the local agent, urges all growers to contact him to receive the information.

Logan Hocking County Extension Service A. A. Pierstorff Ohio State University Robert W. Lang

Evening Bridge Club Meets at Mrs. Cora Hayne Home

Members of the Evening Bridge Club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Cora Hayne on Monday evening. Besides the members, Mrs. Paul Spears, Miss Emma Floyd and Miss Mayme Wellman were present.

Evening Bridge Club Cora Hayne Paul Spears Emma Floyd Mayme Wellman

Jurors Tour Hocking County Jail In Music Visit

Several members of the January petit jury visited the Hocking County Jail where Deputy Sheriff L F Hammond guided a tour. Prisoners were moved to form an orchestra for a brief concert and jurors praised the jail conditions despite crowdedness, noting a population averaging 27 to 34 inmates.

Euterpean Club Mirthful Spring Evening at Lanning Home

Members of the Euterpean Club were entertained at Mrs. Wilbur Lanning’s East Main Street home Monday evening with Mrs. Raymond Lanning and Mrs. F. M. McKay assisting. The Spring theme guided a program of vocal and instrumental numbers featuring Mrs. Charles Scholl, Mrs. Lucy E. Bowen, Mrs. Murel Weymueller, Mrs. Walter Prather, Mrs. C. B. Clark, Mrs. Anthony Toerner, Mrs. Wilbur Lanning, Mrs. Robert Lang, Miss Janet White, Miss Violet Brehm, and Miss Mary Louise Bowen. refreshments followed.

Wilbur Lanning East Main Street Raymond Lanning F. M. McKay Charles Scholl Lucy E. Bowen Murel Weymueller Walter Prather C. 8. Clark Anthony Toerner Robert Lang Janet White Violet Brehm Mary Louise Bowen Merritt Wonn Kitty Dill Precious Correil Logan Jack Hyman Hollywood Cleo Haley Dayton Hoyt Tribble Elliott City

Boy in hospital ill in Detroit hospital notice

Junior Robinett, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Robinett of Chauncey and Hebbardaville, is seriously ill in a Detroit clinic. The Rev V Ahlbrand announced chapel services at the County Home for inmates Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs William Finney of Toledo announce the birth of a daughter in Columbus, Mrs Finney formerly Florence Lowery of Chauncey and The Plains.

Chauncey Junior Robinett Fred Robinett Chauncey and Hebbardaville Detroit Mich William Collings William Finney Toledo Finney Columbus Florence Lowery Chauncey and the Plains the Plains James Moore Kirtland Harry Moore Fred Linscott Athens Floyd Linscott Effie St. John

Drama and Comedy Frolic at Athena High School

Athena High School stages its fourth annual spring frolic with one act dramas comedies and skits tonight and Friday. About 75 pupils perform under director Allen A. Nellis as three upper classes present one act pieces judged by three judges while junior high hosts interludes between acts to reduce stage confusion.

Athena High School Allen A. Nellis Cx. Net Wong Nellis

Pomona Grange Plans Saturday Meeting at New Marshfield Hall

The Pomona Grange of one county will hold its quarterly session in New Marshfield Hall this Saturday. A banquet at noon will honor new granges and feature entertainment by Ledis and Stewart. Jehnaee Gears will preside.

Pomona Grange Marshfield Hall Elgg Ong Ledis Stewart Jehnaee

Chauncey pupils stage Garden of the Shah operetta

A fair audience witnessed the second Chauncey Dover High School operetta The Garden of the Shah under Mrs Thelma Cox. The production raised over 100 with leading roles by Mary Lee Savage Alice Dew Pauline Nye Dee Daugherty Neil Tippett Audrian Simpkins Leland Southerton Carroll Tippett and a 40 member chorus. Stage setting and costumes were noted as unique.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Thelma Cox Mary Lee Savage Alice Dew Pauline Nye Dee Daugherty Neil Tippett Audrian Simpkins Leland Southerton Carroll Tippett

Testing Of Cows In Athens County Progress Reports

Veterinarians in Athens and Dr J M Higgins report satisfactory progress in tuberculosis testing of 20 cattle herds in Athens County. Four reactors were identified by one vet and reported to state veterinarians and national bureaus of animal industry. A second vet found more reactors than expected. A state inspector arrives to check milk production sanitary conditions and food product facilities.

Athens J. M. Higgins

Prizes Awarded to Trimble Girls Club

The Trimble Neat Stitchers Club held a ceremony at Mrs. Connie Brown's home where twelve girls received achievement certificates. T. H. Johnson, the county farm agent, presented cash prizes as part of the annual program. The event included conference discussions and games.

Neat Stitchers Trimble Connie Brown T. H. Johnson

Whaley Choggen Officer E A Whaley Elected to OAI Board

Athens Ice and Storage Company manager A. E. Whaley was named to the executive board of the Ohio Association of Ice Industries at a two day Deshler-Wallick Hotel convention in Columbus. He attended sessions Tuesday and Wednesday.

Whaley A. E. Whaley Athens Ice and Storage Company Ohio Association of Ice Industries Deshler-Wallick Columbus Mr. Whaley

Athens guest of Chauncey hosts visit spread

Mrs. Edna Davis of Athens has been the guest this week of Mrs. Steve Johnson in Chauncey. Mrs. Noah Harvey Mrs. Nile Dew and Mrs. Ira Cunningham of Chauncey visited their cousin Louise Moody in Lancaster this week. George Williamson of Chauncey spent Wednesday and Thursday in Columbus.

Edna Davis Athens Steve Johnson Chauncey Noah Harvey Nile Dew Ira Cunningham Lancaster Louise Moody George Williamson Columbus

Ackerman and Cooper Quits Strain Over State Police Bill

Senator Joseph N. Ackerman of Cleveland claims Governor Cooper and State Finance Director Harry D. Silver hinder his state police bill. Ackerman told the Senate Finance Committee he faces a developed rift with the Cooper administration, arguing Silver would become a dictator of legislation. Some senators say the quarrel stems from Cooper's refusal to back the measure. The governor's office denies Ackerman's charge of mixed signals on the bill.

Columbus U.P Joseph N. Ackerman Cleveland Cooper Ackerman Senate Finance Committee Harry D. Silver

Johnson To Attend Agents Conference In Pomeroy

T. H. Johnson county farm agent will represent the district at the county agent conference in Pomeroy tonight and Friday. About fifteen delegates from Southeastern Ohio will attend. A. L. Plersdorf plant pathologist at Ohio State University will discuss spraying. T. H. Parks entomologist at Ohio State University will discuss plant insects.

Pomeroy T. H. Johnson Ohio A. L. Plersdorf Ohio State University T. H. Parks

Best of Cage Players Named Nat Holman in New York Celtics Era

Nat Holman of New York praised as the greatest basketball player of all time by experts after long tenure with the New York Celtics.

Nat Holman New York New York Celtics

Railroads Ordered to Sell Wheeling Stock in Merger Ruling

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that three large trunk lines violated the Clayton Act by buying Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway without approval. It said competition was reduced and ordered the New York Central Baltimore and Ohio and Nickel Plate trunk lines to dispose of their Wheeling stock within 90 days.

Washington U.P Eastern Railway Interstate Commerce Commission Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway New York Central Baltimore and Ohio Nickel Plate Wheeling

Girls Glee Club Sings Without Director at State Contest

Ohio University Girls Glee Club will perform in the state contest Friday night without a director under a new contest ruling. Club director Mrs. Margaret Benedict said the change creates a difficult task for the ensemble and its members.

Ohio University Girls’ Glee Club Associaton Margaret Benedict

Athens man jailed on charge of neglecting aged mother

Emmett Ross of Athens was arrested by Constable Harry Dalton on an affidavit by Fred Landia. In default of a $1,000 bond he was committed to jail awaiting grand jury action for failing to provide for an aged mother.

Emmett Ross Athens Harry Dalton Ross Fred Landia

Famous Recipe For Stopping a Severe Cough

A touted remedy promises quick relief from chest cold coughs using Pinex with honey and creosote. The article claims fast soothing effects for adults and children, recommending a concentrated formula and offering a money back guarantee.

Canada

Bible Must Be Put Into Practice says Soper

Dr Edmund D Soper president of Ohio Wesleyan University argues in a Methodist service that all religions seek divine revelation but Christianity centers on Jesus Christ not a book. He calls the Bible a precious casket holding life's jewels and says it is a method to think through life rather than a final authority, noting science changes while Bible explanations endure.

Edmund D. Soper Ohio Wesleyan University Methodist Presbyterian Methodist Church God Jesus Christ Dr. Soper

Chamber Seeks New Members for Athens Organization

Athens Chamber of Commerce weighs new member invitations at a Wednesday meeting in Hotel Berry. J H McClure proposes member prospects while C M Gill reports a new Ohio Farm Bureau district will aid local farmers. The state convention in Columbus March 22 23 will be attended by Prof Albert Gubitz and the secretary.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Hotel Berry J. H. McClure Athens McClure Ohio Farm Bureau Federation C. M. Gill E. R. Wallace Farm Bureau Gill Chamber of Commerce Columbus Albert Gubitz Th Economics Department Ohio University Myers Y. Cooper Ohio Harry F. Byrd Richard Byrd Virginia James Withrow Chemical Engineering Ohio State University Wilbur Stout House of Representative

Bible Principles Made Lived Not Merely Studied

Dr. Soper urged putting the Bible into practice beyond its time, stating life principles must be lived. He said seeds of life should be planted in the human soul and the body become a library for Christ’s treasure.

Soper Christ

Riddle of the Day Reveals Letter Golf Answer

The puzzle yields a chain Close, Chose, Chore, Shore, Score as the solution to today’s letter golf question.

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets Ad

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets promise quick safe relief from head colds. Adults and kids can take a chocolate tablet to ease symptoms overnight without griping or ear buzzing. Made by makers of Musterole. Available at all druggists or postpaid 35c.

Tornado Strikes Lone Town Killing Nine in 8Six Mile Area

A twisting tornado struck the 8Six Mile Community, six miles west of Liberty, at eight last night, obliterating most structures. Nine persons are dead as homes collapsed, with two families affected and the father of one family the sole escapee.

Liberty

Peace Hope Rises From Mexican Leaders Conference

Mexican Consul I. M. Vasquez says a talks between Federal and Revolutionary leaders in Nogales on March 14 may outline preliminary steps toward peace.

Nogales Ariz U.P I. M. Vasquez

Peterson's Ointment Advertises Skin Cure

A quoted testimonial touts Peterson's Ointment as a remedy for pimples, sores, and skin blemishes. It claims dramatic clearing after a first box, pricing every box at 35 cents. The piece references Minnie Jones and Genevieve Lineham in Oursville with promotional lines about nationwide distribution.

Minnie Jones Oursville Peterson Genevieve Lineham Sans

Fate of ex city mortgage officers to reach jury

In Columbus on March 14 the case against former officers of Cities Mortgage Company and a former Columbus banker accused of embezzling 285000 dollars heads to a jury.

Columbus Cities Mortgage Company

California Fig Syrup touted as a gentle cure for sick children

An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a safe remedy for bilious, constipated children. It claims a coated tongue and foul breath signal clogged bowels, and promises relief as the syrup moves undigested food, leaving the child bright. It warns of imitators and urges buyers to seek the genuine product with California on the package.

California

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Ingersoll Vice Squad Athletic Club Taft Council Fruit Growers Ohio State Bridge Club Euterpean Club Millfield the Plains Call Charles S.bradfield, Jr Religious Trimble Girls’ Club Ackerman and Cooper Johnson Atend Agents Glee Club USTER R & CO Campen LeVine Oie Logan, O Lone Town Mexico CorsCasi Sxor Lom Macentulis
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