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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1928
Page
10
Emerson Poston led Logan Rotary Club entertainments with miniature country maps. Members named the represented countries for a prize of cigar lighters. Showalter won. The club accepted Kiwanis’ invitation to theirs March 27, so no Rotary meeting that Monday.
By order of Judge Harley M Whitcraft Ever ett Ratcliff must pay Clara Smith 175 dollars following a common pleas verdict declaring Ratcliff the father. 75 dollars due in cash with two 50 dollar installments on June 4 and September 1. Bond of 300 dollars posted to ensure compliance.
Logan March 21. W R Sater of Falls township had a birthday anniversary Saturday celebrated by 30 relatives and friends at his home. The surprise party was arranged by Mrs. Sater and Mrs. Floyd Strawn. Social diversions with a radio program followed by lunch.
J A Daubenmeir 53 farmer Marion township wed Bessie Estelle Poling 41 housekeeper Marion township with Rev T Harpe officiating.
Washington March 21. The civil service commission announced a new examination for prohibition administrator in the twelfth district including Ohio and Indiana due to a shortage of eligibles. Formal applications must reach the commission by April 17. Entrance salary ranges from 5200 to 6000 dollars annually.
H M Phelps 67 of Big Pine Hocking county died Wednesday at his daughter's home in Columbus. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at his daughter's home. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by two sons D C of Columbus and H N of Big Pine and another daughter Mrs Robert Brown Dayton.
Police investigated a gang war in Cleveland after Norris Ben Nadel and an unidentified companion were found shot to death in an automobile on Lost Nation Road. Nadel, labeled as a protection man for Pat McDermott, linked to the Canton Ohio shooting of editor Don Mellett, was identified by detectives.
Columbus March 21 The Supreme Court ruled the public utilities commission must give an established transportation company a chance to expand service before issuing a certificate to a new firm for a given route.
New Lexington on March 21 reports plans for a new Perry Country club and golf course to be constructed this summer. Acting officers include Dr. C. B. McDougal as chairman with T. W. Morgan and Urban McGanagh on the executive committee.
Brent Dysert, 26, jailed for liquor law violation and an August 1927 prison escape from London prison farm, was recaptured in Hardin County after returning to his family's farm near here.
Nash Phelps petitions common pleas court to review Ohio industrial commission findings and seeks 3142.50 compensation for permanent injuries from a June 15 1926 tractor accident at Logan Clay Product plant. Original application for compensation dated April 1 1927.
Mrs Phil Tschappat was elected to lead the Franklin Kerr guild for the coming year at the annual election Monday evening at the Presbyterian church. Officers named include Miss Helen Rochester vice president Mrs Alfred Campbell secretary and Mrs Frank Harden treasurer. Guild visitors were Mrs R D Green and Miss Thelma Schauers of Toledo.
In Logansport on March 21 in common pleas court Judge Clarence Curtain granted Anna Kesterson a divorce from Charles Kesterson for cruelty. The court awarded Anna custody of the two minor children to the plaintiff.
Logan reports that James Brannigan starts a one year term in the Ohio penitentiary after a Saturday sentence by Judge Harley Whitcraft. He was taken to the institution Tuesday morning by Sheriff W R Lloyd.
Plan Revival Logan March 21 Sunday marks the start of two weeks of services at the United Brethren church. Rev. J S Fulton D D of Johnstown Pa former Allegheny conference superintendent for 20 years will preach Sunday morning and evening and speak Monday evening. He is a friend of Rev T C Harper who hopes for strong attendance.
Clyde Hill and Lincoln C Russell of Newark with L EF Davis from Colume bus visited Logan Tuesday. M R Lewis of Murray City and William James of Ward township met a state education representative about next year's state aid. Columbus reports Mrs Otto Neptune is recovering well from a Grant hospital operation. Mr and Mrs Jacob Nixon of Oroville announce the birth of a daughter named Mary Lou born Thursday.
Paris March 21 Adrian Remy, a 35 year old engineer and World War I pilot, unveils an amphibious craft with two long floats powered by four propellers. The design, a bridge between boat and airplane, aims to travel Cherbourg to New York in about three and a half days via Azores and Newfoundland, carrying 10 passengers.
James P. Moore, assistant cashier at First National Bank Shelby, pled guilty before Commissioner Martin J. Nadatuan to embezzling more than $2090 from bank deposits in Cleveland on March 21.
James W. Packard, 4, longtime founder and former president of the Packard Motor Car Co of Detroit, dies at hospital prolonging his prominent career in the automotive industry in Detroit and Cleveland.
George W. Evans of Rio Hondo Texas reports fine weather and good crops in the region Potatoes near ready for harvest tomatoes in bloom and a large cabbage crop has just been marketed Evans is brother of John Evans of Falls township and uncle of Boyd and Floyd Evans of Logan.
The Junia club met Monday at Mrs. Belle Hyson’s home for a six o clock dinner hosted by Miss Evelyn Bowen. Afterward the group went to the Bowen residence on North Market street for a program with Minette McCray’s paper on the McGuffey readers and musical offerings by Mrs. C. E. Bowen, Miss Mary Louise Bowen, and Miss Evelyn Bowen.
Mr and Mrs Chester Kochrane and son Russell and daughter Betty Jean visited Columbus Saturday then joined by Mr and Mrs Stanley Hysell and other family members for a trip to Sabina to visit Henry Reser and help celebrate Mrs Reser's birthday. Mrs Reser was formerly Miss Nellie Ray of this city.
Geneva March 21 After six days of silence the United States joined six other nations in calling the Soviet program for immediate abolition of all armaments impractical Hugh B Gibson United States ambassador in Brussels says a treaty outlawing war as Kellogg proposed would advance peace more than complete disarmament.
Paris March 21 Paul Valery poet and Immortal warns against a new feminism he calls masculinity invasion. He says the twilight of woman is near but women should join social and political life without losing femininity while opposing unsexed male caricatures.
Dayton March 21 Mrs Gertrude Rose 49 leaped from a fourth story window of the Miami Valley hospital where she was a patient. A nurse left the room a moment then saw her on the sill but could not reach her to stop the fall.
Governor Donahey issues proclamation urging all Ohio schools to observe April 27 as Arbor and Bird day.
Boston fans see slim chances for revival as the Red Sox remain in the cellar while manager Bill Carringan pushes his young players to hustle daily.
A sensational home method titled BEAUTYWAVE claims to transform dull straight hair into a waves and curls in six to eight days. It supports its safety by noting no grease or acids and promises a salon quality look with weekly use at a small cost and a guarantee of satisfaction.
Neighbors prompted a court action as Betty Jane Sellers, nine, testified against her father who faced charges of assault to commit bodily harm after reports he beat her with a strap for dishes not washed. Photographs of welts were shown in court as authorities care for the girl.
In Nicaragua General Augusto Sandino, leader of the rebels, reportedly escaped a pursuing United States Marine patrol. Marine planes bombed a rebel base near Murra, causing many casualties, but ground forces found the base deserted when they arrived.
William Newcomer aged 50 died after stumbling at the Mosler laundry plant rear area while repairing a truck. He struck his head on a large stone and died instantly.
Advertisement promotes Bis urated Magnesia for gas sourness acidity and indigestion. It claims instant relief after taking a little, with a bottle powder or tablets available at the nearest drug store. The copy emphasizes keeping digestion strong and a sweet stomach.
Judges read over 30 000 essays in the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Better Homes contest naming eight students and their mothers who receive free trips to Washington DC and 32 students who win cash prizes from 10 to 20 dollars. Nelsonville High School gains special mention as all 670 pupils in grades seven through twelve submitted an essay.
A new cleansing cream on the market promises to clean pores without stretching the skin or causing sagging. It features cocoa butter and is advertised as keeping youthful complexions and not growing hair. Sold by D. Zenner Company under the name MELLO GLO.
Prof. W. L. Gard of Ohio University will speak at Athens Presbyterian Church at 7 this evening on The New Frontier of Christian Missions. It is the final service in the missions series with Mrs. T. C. McCracken in charge.
Advert says Baalmann's Gas Tablets permanently relieve stomach and bowel gas. Claims banishes gnawing pit discomfort, calms nerves and palpitations, stops bloating, and improves circulation. Promotes genuine yellow-pack product at Cline's Pharmacy, price $1.
Rand J. Dustman, son of a Anti-Saloon League editor, says in a letter to Attorney General Edward U. Turner that he worked as a publicity man for utility firms but that there was no connection between utilities and the Anti-Saloon League. Turner asserts the league aided repeal of the Peace law and the Marshal bill.
Harvey Dunn of Nelsonville was fined 50 dollars with costs 16.45 and sentenced to 30 days in Athens county jail on an assault charge. He was brought to Athens by Special Officer George Bateman. fines unpaid will keep him jailed until June 2 per Sheriff William Williams. Dunn was arraigned before Mayor L. J. Eberle in Nelsonville.
March 21 probate records reveal the estate of $75,000 left by Dr. P D Frank Garland former welfare director at National Cash Register. The will was probated in Dayton.
Advert explains Ely's Cream Balm for head colds and catarrh, claiming small applicator use clears blocked nostrils and swollen mucous membranes. It promises instant relief, fewer headaches, and easier breathing through the nose.
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