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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1929
Page
9
Detectives pursue a anonymous tip traced to its source offering promising value on the Melvin Horst disappearance. Prosecutor Mougey declines details and notes no word on the boy's status. Separate trial updates show Elias Arnold and son Arthur found guilty of child stealing as investigators press for clues.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company filed with the Public Utilities Commission asking to abandon agency stations at Eldon and Stewartsville.
Ray Allen, a former University of Texas catcher, became one of the first rookies to report to the New York Giants camp this season.
Soothing cooling Zemo relieves itching rash blemishes and other skin affections. It clears the skin and removes traces of eczema. Invisible odorless antiseptic on hand prevents trouble. Get a bottle today. All druggists 35¢ 60¢ $1.00.
Rev. A. Y. Wilcox preached at the Presbyterian Church on God reconciling the world to himself. He spoke of God as the driving force behind life and history, likening divine relation to time and the universe to a person's body and mind. Lincoln and enduring personal devotion were cited to illustrate God's care for nations and individuals.
Milo Stewart superintendent of the Meigs County Home says spring will bring several inmates to leave as farm work opens. The home, once crowded, now houses 44 residents after several deaths in the previous winter.
In his closing remarks Rev Wilcox described God as loving and attentive to each person. He urged individuals to open their lives to divine currents of help and said prayer mainly changes the person rather than God, bringing inner transformation.
On Saturday Charles N. Wagner was re-elected as Meigs County school superintendent for a three-year term. Boards from Scipio Township and the Banner Morning Star and Forest Run rural schools met with the county board to discuss issues affecting their districts.
The article notes long standing laws and budget figures with operating expenses rising to 3 655 this year and a 249 increase. It mentions Lut 1 rural schools proposing to cooperate to cut the auditor’s office amid financial strain.
Pomeroy reports that the sale of dog tags for the current period trails behind last year as of March. Officials note slower uptake and anticipate seasonal demand to pick up.
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