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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1928

Page

6

Athens Building Code Considered By Athens Councilmen

Logan March 29 Copies of the Athens city building code were distributed to city councilmen for consideration with no action taken. A Logan code similar to Athens may be offered soon. An overhead light was replaced at Hunter and Market streets. Hocking avenue was renamed Furnace street to aid future improvements. Jennison avenue residents sought a new water line. No action on volunteer firemen insurance.

Logan Athens Hunter and Market Streets Hocking Avenue Furnace Street Jennison Avenue

Seven Apply Logan C M F T Camps Quota Near Full

Seven applications for admission to the C M FT camps were received by Lieut. Virgil W. Martin in the Logan and Carbon Hill area. Woking county is nearing its 15 person quota with new applicants including Donald Roscoe Devol of Carbon Hill and several Logans such as Charles Ben Dishenner and Keith Leroy Shultz.

Logan C. M. FT Virgil W. Martin Carbon Hill Wocking County Donald Roscoe Devol Charles Ben Dishenner Charles William Klienschmidt Elmer Edwin Lehman Keith Leroy Shultz Glendon Rolland Bright John Roman Brooker Gomer Lewis Evans

Easter Services by Logan Knights Templar at Methodist Church

Easter services for the Logan commandery Knights Templar will be held at the Methodist church on April 8. The Rev. James R. Fields will deliver the sermon. Commandery members families and friends are invited. The group will meet at the hall at 6 o clock and march to the church.

Logan Logan Commandery Knights Templar Methodist Church James R. Fields the Commandery

Dinner party honors city and county boards

Dr EF R Hiatt hosted a dinner for city and county board members at the Easterling club. Attendees included Mayor P Rochester Dr A K Smith councilman Eberst Jesse Frasure Dr J J Oochet from Scott Creek Frank Lin from Laurelville and Charles Lap from Laurelville plus other officials.

EF. R. Hiatt Bers P. Rochester A. K. Smith Ward Eberst Jesse Frasure J. J. Oochet Haydenville Frank Lin- Scott

Marmola lotion tablets promise weight loss

Article touts Marmola lotion tablets as a modern scientific method to combat excess fat. Claims include long usage over 26 years, vast consumer adoption, and visible beauty and vitality benefits with a $1 box offer and a book of testimonials.

Adjutant General Explains Relief Efforts in Logan

Ohio Adjutant General Frank D. Henderson spoke to Kiwanis and Hotaru clubs in Logan on National Guard functions and peace time duties. He cited 85 kitchens and 284,942 meals in Nelsonville area, 55,513 meals in Hocking County, and 1,173 children clothed with 5,867 garments. He described observers guiding relief and noted Guard readiness for emergencies while aiding industrial unrest response.

Logan Frank D. Henderson Ohio Kiwanis Hotaru National Guard National Defense Hocking Nelsonville National Guard of Mocking Valley Donahey Henderson Hocking County Jacksonville

Goitre Cure Claim From Sor bol Quadruple Ad

Mrs Carrie Barnhouse of Wellston Ohio testifies in her home paper that Sor bol Quadruple relieved a 20 year goitre after three days of choking and two weeks with no symptoms. The ad urges purchases at local McKee Drug and Mechanicsburg Ohio outlets.

Carrie Barnhouse West C. St Wellston Ohio The Welliston Sentinel Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg McKee Drug Company

Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Fast Eczema Relief

Advertised by a surgeon's preparation as Moone's Emerald Oil, claimed to stop eczema itching after one application and heal persistent cases after a few uses. Described as safe, antiseptic, and deodorant, with claims of odor elimination from ulcers and gangrene. Sold by pharmacists and available at all druggists.

America Moone

Hashman Arrested on Whisky Possession Charge

Harshman held Logan March 29 Clyde Hashman of Brush Fork was arrested by Sheriff Lloyd and Deputy Hammond after a call to the home. A search found whisky on the premises. Hashman, said to be intoxicated, jailed in Hocking County awaiting arraignment before Judge Harley M. Whitcraft. A possession charge is planned.

Frields Host Friends at Warner Avenue Party

Mrs. Roger Frield entertained a group of friends at their Warner avenue home on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Edward Hockman spent over Sunday in Athens as a guest of her daughter Miss Evelyn a student at Ohio university.

Roger Frield Warner Avenue Edward Hockman Athens Miss Evelyn Ohio University

Arrests Begin in Logan as Lights Violation Cited

Deputies initiate a campaign of arrests targeting motorists who fail to display required lights. The first arrest is IF O Cozad of Logan, stopped on Front Street, pled guilty before Judge A M Ellinger, and fined $1 plus costs.

Logan IF. O. Cozad A. M. Ellinger

Arrest Seen Near in Shultz and Green Mine Bombing Case

County authorities stated an arrest in the Shultz and Green mine bombing case seemed near as Sheriff W R Lloyd and Deputy L F Hammond traveled to Sand Run to follow developing clues after the destruction of the power house was reported Sunday morning. It appeared two persons would likely be taken into custody.

Shultz and Green W. R. Lloyd L. F. Hammond Sand Run

Hendersons Attend Show in Columbus Tuesday Evening

Mr and Mrs Phil Henderson were in Columbus Tuesday evening attending a show.

Phil Henderson Columbus

Suspicionlog: Walter Shultz Held After Traffic Stop

Walter Shultz of Lancaster was held for several hours after arrest by Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn near the West End school at 2:30 AM on suspicion. Earlier, officers on another call spotted him on the highway near Nelsonville and asked Farbearn to stop him. Shultz, who had a companion who fled, was released after questioning.

Logan Walter Shultz Lancaster Joe Farbearn West End Shultz Nelsonville Farbearn

Initiation Held by Logan American Legion Auxiliary

Logan March 29 four new members joined the auxiliary to the Logan Post of the American Legion during a regular meeting. New members are Mrs. E. R. Hiatt Mrs. Frank Tipton Mrs. Jennie Howdyshell and Miss Josephine Judy. A capital naming contest favored Mrs J A Koppe and Florence Bort won the guess box. A fruit lunch followed served by local members.

Ervin Matheny Charles Adcock W. S&s. Yaw Claude Lyons Mary Hull Grace Shriner

Charles Shuttleworth Visited Logan Wednesday

Charles Shuttleworth of Murray City was seen in Logan on Wednesday, indicating a civic or social visit during midweek.

Charles Shuttleworth Murray City Logan

Baltimore & Ohio to share cost of Little Hocking crossing

Contracts show the Baltimore & Ohio railroad will pay half of the estimated 36000 for the new overhead crossing at Little Hocking and the state will cover the rest. The project includes relocating a mile of state route No 7 at an additional cost of 20000. If the attorney general approves promptly the letting for the entire project is planned for April 29.

Marietta Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Little Hocking State Highway Department Little Hocking Village

Midol claims quick relief for menstrual pain

An advertisement asserts Midol stops period pain in five to seven minutes without affecting menstruation. It promotes preemptive use for zero pain and notes the product as non narcotic from specialists. Available at drug stores in a slim aluminum case for fifty cents.

Convict Bryan Keenan Shot During Escape Attempt

Columbus March 29 Bryan Keenan a Cleveland convict was shot while attempting to escape and was in a dying condition not expected to live till nightfall authorities reported.

Columbus Bryan Keenan Cleveland

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