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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1927

Page

14

Linn enters race for Logan mayor in August primaries

Dr W R Linn Democrat is the first candidate to announce for Logan mayor in the August primaries. He expects several others to enter the race for city offices including Rochester who aims for reelection and candidates Skiver Lee White Watson Bond Harbaugh Heine Collins Mast James James and Elias.

Skiver Robert Lee White H. H. Watson Charles Bond Melrose Harbaugh August Heine Edward Collins James Mast Jesse James George Elias

Logan Legion Auxiliary Sells Memorial Day Poppies

The Logan American Legion post auxiliary is selling Memorial day poppies for three days ending Saturday evening. They have produced many artificial flowers at poppy parties and plan to use the funds solely for welfare work for disabled World War veterans and their families. The unit hopes to set a new sales record.

Logan Logan American Legion

Blood Poison Fatal After Tree Limb Injury

Charles Fra sure of Black Jack was admitted to Cherrington hospital in critical condition with blood poisoning and a fractured skull after being struck by a falling tree limb. He had earlier treated a scalp wound at home and returned to work, but his condition worsened by Monday and Tuesday prompting hospital care.

Black Jack Logan Charles Frasure Cherrington Hospital

Elks Delegate Visit From Logan Leads to Columbus Meeting

A Logan Elks delegation attended a Columbus lodge meeting on Wednesday night. Delegations from Nelsonville and Athens were present. Logan attendees included Joe Farbearn Fred Hoopes Rudolph Brown Desmond Braddock Paul Brown Joe Armstrong Robert Noll and Luther Wy.

Logan E of Elks Columbus Columbus Lodge Nelsonville Athens Joe Farbearn Fred Hoopes Rudolph Brown Desmond Braddock Paul Brown Joe Armstrong Robert Noll Luther Wy

Quiz Answers From Page Five

A list of corrected statements covers geography, history, science and religion. It includes Canada larger than the US, Roentgen discovering X rays, major US rivers, Philadelphia's founder, Anzacs, the North Pole latitude, Alpha and Omega meaning, water boiling at 212 F, and the Koran as the Muslim Bible.

Canada United States Cotton William Konrad Roentgen Missouri Mississippi Arkansas William Penn Philadelphia Australia New Zealand Army Corps North Pole

County flood relief quota for Hocking county near met

Approximately $100 remains to reach the Hocking county quota of $2,350 for Mississippi flood relief. Red Cross figures show donations from local groups including Sigma Phi Gamma, First United Brethren Sunday school, Tourist club, Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans, and other contributors.

Potts Reappointed Principal at Laurelville High School

Logan May 27 Paul A. Potts is re employed as principal of Laurelville high school for two years. He has led Laurelville for seven years and serves on the county examiners board. Other high school staff include L. J. Mosure Mary June Eberst Geneva Ruth Johnson and grade teachers Joseph L. Archer Francis Davis Zola Harmon and Mrs Trilby Redfern.

Mary June Eberst Geneva Ruth Johnson Joseph L. Archer Francis Davis Zola Harmon Trilby Redfern

Two Logan Athletes to Compete at State Meet

Undaunted by Logan high school funds Campbell and Leadbetter announced they will take part in the state meet at Ohio State University this Saturday. The boys will represent Logan in track events.

Columbus Logan Logan High School Campbell Leadbetter Ohio State University

Lads vie for points as Columbus trips prep events

The two leading point winners Campbell and Leadbetter head to Columbus for preliminary events. Campbell totals 40 1 2 points across three meets while Leadbetter has 30. Other top scorers are Lytle 21 Iles 19 and Hampson 10 1 4, with only Hampson remaining for high school athletics next season. Campbell Leadbetter Lytle Iles have finished their high school careers.

Columbus Campbell Leadbetter Lytle Iles Hampson

Eye defects in schoolchildren affect education

A report notes that around a quarter of schoolchildren have eye defects that seriously hamper their education, highlighting the impact on learning and the need for vision screening and corrective care.

Nstead

Students form point system at Logan High School

Logan May 27. Through efforts of the student council a point system is arranged to boost participation in school organizations and better distribute honors. The plan, approved by the faculty, will start next school year and awards points for membership plus additional points for activity.

Logan Logan High School

Student Council Approves New System for Point Allocation

The system sets a maximum of twenty eight points per student and aims to deliver good results after a thorough trial. It was formed by students and passed by the student council, with faculty approval sought.

Despite Late Frosts Crops Reported Good

Perry Buren a Marion township fruit gardener says his acre of strawberries will yield a half crop this season despite late frosts. He expects good crops of raspberries blackberries grapes and quinces if nothing interferes. Other Marion farmers report cherry peach and plum crops damaged or destroyed.

Logan Perry Buren Marion Township Marion

Cat Burglar Escapes After Dodging 20 Police

A so called cat burglar, pursued by twenty officers, climbed or descended seven water pipes on separate buildings and finally escaped. The daring pursuit ended without capture, leaving authorities puzzled by the thief's evasive climb through urban rooftops.

Dublin

Remarkable healing of severe skin trouble reported

A San Francisco reader relates a remarkable two week healing of a severe toe skin irritation after using Resinol Ointment. The letter praises the product and notes that the sender can provide name and address on request. Resinol Chemical Co. is identified as the maker with Baltimore, Maryland listed.

San Francisco Cal Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore Resinol

Gasoline tax delayed to fund highway work

Columbus Ohio May 27 Special The additional one cent gasoline tax took effect at midnight Tuesday but funds for new highway construction will not be available for ninety days due to referendum rules. Officials estimate the tax could yield $7 million annually, yet no road projects will start until August. Federal money of $2.75 million becomes available July 1 but state funds are lacking. County cooperation is limited until January 1 1928 under the Norton Law.

Columbus Ohio State Highway Department Robert Beightler Highway Department

Child killed by dynamite blast in Cripple Creek

In Cripple Creek Colorado a six year old girl named Ruth Davns was blown apart while handling a piece of dynamite. The tragedy shocks neighbors as authorities investigate the accident and warn of extreme danger with explosive materials.

Cripple Creek Col Ruth Davns

Noble Is Fined After Five Gallons Found at Home

Federal and state officers raid led to the discovery of five gallons of beer at the home of John Noble. Noble pleaded guilty before Magistrate Pearl W Helwig and was fined $100. He was released after arranging payment.

John Noble Noble Pearl W. Helwig

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. R. Linn ELKS Hocking County Chas Millikan Optometrist Masonic Building Potts Laurelville B.mw. Covert Universal Belle Bennett Mary Carr Henry Victor Logan Women's Business and Professional Club Ralph Iice Dorothy Revier Alice Day Kitten Kilarney Jacobs Jeweler & Optometrist Columbia Cecil B. de Mille LA Rocoue Ines F Jack Hoxie Cial Athens County Athens, Ohio the Security Savings Bank The Jal Wiriglat Co Logan, Ohio Thurness- Wright Company Majestic Boston NEW York Grand Opera CO Barber of Seville William For Jom Tony Wonder Horse Outlaws Red River Rajah Silk Jack Tar Dynamite Child's Toy Rosemar Soda Grill J. Zenner Co Jantzen P. Zenner Co
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