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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1928

Page

8

Schools Visit Survey in Hocking County for Gym Plans

George F E Morris of the state department of education and Superintendent J W Coleman visited several rural high schools in Hocking County to survey needs for buildings and equipment. In Carbon Hill a gym site at the rear of the current building was proposed. Murray City and Union Furnace also discussed gym plans, with data on site costs and building types to be furnished before state aid.

State Department Murray City Union Furnace

Justamere Club Meets With Grace Michel Hostess

Mrs Grace Michel hosted the Justamere club Thursday afternoon with Mrs A T Spears presiding Readings were offered by Mrs Harry Thomas and her daughter Ruth A portion of Forest Rose the club has been studying was read Ed gar Guest contributed quotations and a guest poem by Mrs C W Scheide Dinner was served at six with help from Mrs Thomas and Mrs Charles Larimer Guests included Mrs Pearl Sellars Rose Krrschbaum Will Shaw Ruth Krrschbaum and Mary Margaret Lehew Katie Bort is to entertain next

Grace Michel Justamere Club A. T. Spears Rolcall Edgar Guest C. W. Scheide Guest Harry Thomas Ruth Forest Rose Mrs. Thomas Charles Larimer Pearl Sellars Rose Krrschbaum Will Shaw Ruth Krrschbaum Mary Margaret Lehew Katie Bort

W C T U to Meet Logan Friday Afternoon

Members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at 2 30 Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. The date changes from the second Friday of the month to the firmFriday, as announced after Sunday cooperation among churches.

Logan Women’s Christian Temperance Union Presbyterian Church Iriday

Logan street collision injures two drivers in Market and Front crash

Cars driven by Isaac Vancuren and Peck Nash collided Friday morning at Market and Front streets in Logan. Both cars sustained front wheel damage and were removed by garage crews. Vancuren suffered a chin cut but no serious injuries. Mrs. Gladys Bean of Zanesville returned home after visiting Logan relatives with her daughter.

Logan Isaac Vancuren Peck Nash Market and Front Street Vancuren Gladys Bean Zanesville

Four Injured in West Hunter Street Auto Crash

Four people were injured when two cars collided at Hunter and Front streets on Saturday night in Logan. Richard Savey, Calvin Poling, Ethel Poling, and her sister were treated at Cherrington Hospital. Harley Poling and George Helber faced potential charges for reckless driving.

Logan West Hunter Street Hunter Front Streets Richard Savey Calvin Poling Ethel Poling Poling Cherrington Hospital Savey Harley Poling Hunter Street George Helber Lavey First Street Helber Ethel John Dicken

Local people note travel and education updates

Raymond st Clair son of Mr and Mrs Frank St Clair has completed a course at Bliss Business college Columbus. Miss Helen Foote visits Miss Mary Hart at Chester Hill then plans Logan return Tuesday and home to Coshocton. Mrs Frank Denison of Lancaster visits Logan. Mr and Mrs Robert Kemper and family of Columbus visit Joe Kemper and relatives. Earle Orr of Cambridge visiting family in Logan over weekend. he works in Cambridge oil field.

Raymond St. Clair Frank St. Clair Bliss Business College Columbus Helen Foote Chester Hill Mary Hart Logan H. J Foote Coshocton Frank Denison Lancaster Robert Kemper Joe Kemper Earle Orr Cambridge

Cleveland Chief Backs Regulated Saloons Prompting Protest

Police Chief Jacob Graut of Cleveland Ohio announced support for regulated saloons without screens while upholding Prohibition. His stance drew swift criticism and protests from city leaders who favor the dry laws.

Jacob Graut Cleveland, Q Cleveland

Teachers hired by ward board for next year

Logan township teachers for the coming school year were employed at a Friday meeting. W. H. Jewett returns as principal of Carbon Hill high school for another term. Other high school teachers include Earl Slaughter Estella Grimham and Mary Alice Diel.

Stations Ordered to Stop Broadcasting Nationwide

The Federal Radio Commission canceled 162 licenses and extended all licenses to August 1. A hearing is set for July 9 for stations seeking to continue operations. Most cancellations hit the fourth zone, with New England losing 36 small stations and the Eastern states 30.

Washington U.R Federal Radio Commission Middle Western New England Eastern States Pacific Coast

Local figures mourned as 162 killed by commission

The community remembers 162 individuals killed by the commission, many of whom were widely known in their local areas and valued for their longstanding service and ties to the towns.

Commission

All Relief Guards Will Quit Tuesday

Ohio National Guard relief units aiding destitute children of striking miners to be withdrawn tomorrow. Detachment at St Clairsville sent home leaving about a dozen officers and men as observers in mining districts, Adjutant General Frank D. Henderson announced.

Columbus U.P Ohio National Guard St. Clairsville Frank D. Henderson Henderson

Large crowd attends Ohio university student recital

One of the largest crowds ever assembled filled the Music Hall auditorium for a student recital at 8:30 last night. Performances featured voice, violin, and piano and drew attendees from campus and the surrounding community.

Ohio University Music Hall

Has Had Enough

Albany readers report Mrs Illorence Knapp, former secretary of state, is near hysteria after her larceny conviction. Friends plan a petition for judicial clemency ahead of September sentencing, arguing two trials and conviction already punish enough and that further imprisonment serves little purpose.

Albany N. Y Illorence Re. S. Knapp Supreme Court Stephen J. Callaghan

Students Present Balanced Ohio University Music Program

The program presented by students of the Ohio University School of Music ranged from Beethoven’s Sonata in G to Cadman’s Charlie Chaplin. The concert showcased a balanced mix of classical and contemporary pieces and drew praise for its thoughtful programming.

Tions Ohio University School of Music Beethoven Sonata Cadman

American Legion Asked to Display Flag on Decoration Day

The American Legion is requested to raise the national emblem early on Decoration Day morning, signaling observance and patriotism in the community.

American Legion

Final Rehearsals Held for Kempy at Athens High

Dress rehearsals for Kempy written by J C Nugent and Elmer Nugent take place this evening before the presentation Tuesday night in the Athens high school auditorium. Eight students from the east division participate: Virginia Coe Virginia Larimer Jack Swanson Edward Rosser June Kimball Chester Border Leavitt Gard and Paulina Cone. Mrs Clark Williams coaches the production as the last play of the school year.

Kempy J. C. Nugent Elmer Nugent Athens High School East Virginia Coe Vireginia Larimer Jack Swanson Edward Rosser June Kimball Chester Border Leavitt Gard Paulina

Puzzle solution for Let ter Golf variant offered today

A sample answer gives a chain: Ride, Risa Wise, Vase, Vast, Fast. The list demonstrates wordplay likely fitting today’s Let ter Golf puzzle.

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