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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1928

Page

7

Wellston Man To Seek Judgeship

BE. H. Willis of Wellston will seek the short term as judge of the Court of Appeals for the unexpired term of the late Judge EK. D. Sayre of Athens. James B. Thomas of Portsmouth was appointed to serve until a successor is elected, and is a candidate for the long term along with Peter J. Blosser of Chillicothe. For the short term about two months no candidate appears on the printed ballot, so voters must write in EF. H. Willis.

BE. H. Willis Wellston Court of Appeals EK. D. Sayre Athens James 8. Thomas Portsmouth Vic Donahey Thomas Peter J. Blosser Chillicothe EF. H. Willis

Sedan Skids and Upsets Near Amesville Injures Sloane

A large sedan driven by Mr. Sloane of Marietta overturned on a curve at the Johnson Hill near Amesville on the Athens Marietta Road at noon. Sloane, alone, suffered bruises and cuts to hands wrists and body. The car’s weight kept it from going over the bank. it broke a side glass and one axle.

Mr. Sloane Marietta Johnson Hill Amesville Athens-Marietta Sloane I. W. Gibson

Parents Meet New School Head in Athens

Parents in Athens will meet Superintendent A. F. Hixson and Mrs. Hixson at a 7:30 p.m. reception in the High School Gymnasium. Hosted by the Athens City Council of the Parent-Teacher Association, the informal gathering invites all parents to meet the new school leader. Frank Salisbury, new director.

Athens A. F. Hixson Frank Salisbury New Direc

Ys University to Honor Guest at Reception

The university will host a reception with an honor guest from the teacher training program at Ys University. The guest will participate in the event and share insights from the program.

Tor Ys University

Republicans at Evening Meeting in Logan Courthouse

Republican County candidates and party workers spoke at a Courthouse Auditorium meeting hosted by the Republican Women's Club of the county. Speakers included Judge Harley M. Whitcraft Maurice D. Hughes W R Lloyd and Alfred B Campbell. Women precinct leaders reported progress and a state female speaker planned visits to Carbon Hill Union Furnace and Logan.

Carbon Hill Union Furnace Logan

Voters weigh split of service director and city engineer offices

Logan voters prepare for a city referendum on separating the service director role from the city engineer position. The measure, once united under one head with a 3000 salary, was separated by ordinance earlier this year, vetoed by Mayor Rochester and overridden by the Council. The ballot now asks whether to restore two distinct offices with separate salaries. Proponents James Shaw Vernon Mauk George Blum write supporters. opponents Barton Noll Charles I Lewis Frank Blasius Jr submit counter arguments.

Logan J. P. Rochester Service Directr City Engineer James Shaw Vernon Mauk George Blum Barton Noll Charles I. Lewis Frank Blasius, Jr

Democrat Carl W. Smith to Speak at Courthouse Auditorium

Logan reports Carl W. Smith Democrat candidate for secretary of state will address voters at the Courthouse Auditorium Friday evening. J R Ralston, county committee chair, says the meeting is under the committee's auspices. Vians plans another talk by a woman speaker sent by the state office.

Logan Carl W. Smith J. R. Ralston Vians State Office

Three Children Die In House Fire At Jack Run Valley

Portions of the bodies of three children burned to death in the John Bigham house fire were recovered from the ruins. The charred remains were identified and returned to Laurel Township for burial after investigators, including Acting Coroner J. P. Miller, examined the scene and prepared to hold an inquest with witnesses Mrs. Flowers and others.

Dale Roy Ted Cross Marysville Grace Flowers South Perry Bigham Miller Phil Henderson Lowers Mr. Bigham

Halloween Pranks Sweep Logan City With Good Nature

On Halloween week in Logan many pranks unfolded with grease on windows and windshields, loose porch objects moved, and massed masquerades by clubs and groups. Main Street hosted horned revelers and confetti while a Central Building truck stood chained to a tree as signs were removed for improvised decor. Overall, crowds were good natured and damage minimal.

Logan Hallowe’en Main Street Schoo

Silver chains kept bright by boiling in aluminum pans

Silver chains or other silver jewelry can be kept bright by boiling up frequently in aluminum pans. Shine with a chamois.

Law Enforcement Meeting Set at United Brethren Church

A meeting on enforcement of the eighteenth amendment is planned in Logan at 2 30 p m Sunday at the United Brethren Church. Two visiting clergymen will speak on the resolution that the eighteenth amendment should be enforced. All Hocking County residents are invited. Those interested in law enforcement are welcome.

United Brethren Church Hocking County

End Indigestion Instantly With Bisulated Magnesia

Advertisement notes indigestion is caused by excess stomach acid and relief comes from an alkaline Magnesia treatment. Bisulated Magnesia tablets or powder neutralize acid, ease pain, and speed digestion. Clinee Pharmacy and druggists guarantee results or money back.

Clinee Pharmacy

Fire Damages Closet After Oil and Gasoline Spill

Flames started when a child dropped a match into a pan of oil and gasoline at 7 o clock Tuesday evening in the home of Lewis Smith on Bowen Street. Damage estimated at $200 with a fire department response of nearly one hour. the blaze confined to a second story closet where clothing and stored items smoldered and produced heavy smoke.

Logan When & Son Lewis Smith Bowen Street

Elks Welcome Grand Ruler Hurlburt in Melrose Visit

Murray Hurlburt grand exalted ruler of the Elks visited Melrose Lodge No. 1 Wednesday morning with a party. Local Elks led by Melrose Harbaugh and Joe Fairbearn greeted the grand ruler en route from Chillicothe to Cambridge after attending a large Ross County meeting. The delegation included James Donnelley of New York and officers from Cincinnati and Columbus.

Logan Murray Hurlburt New York Elks Mr. Harbaugh Joe Farbearn James Donnelley Max Friedman Cincinnati William Richardson John Kauffman Columbus

Girl Will Sue For Big Damages

Miss Betty Heywood a young British subject is shot by a Lorain policeman during a motor ride and will sue the city and officials for large damages. Louis Cicco former Lorain officer was convicted of assault and battery while two other officers were not charged in the incident.

Cleveland U.R Betty Heywood Lorain Cicco Charles Klady Walter Knitter

Bus line transfer seeks S U C approval

H W Collins of Chillicothe asks the State Utilities Commission for authority to transfer his Chillicothe Athens bus line to the Cooper Bus Company of Chillicothe. The request is filed from Columbus on November 1.

Columbus U.P H. W. Collins Chillicothe State Utilities Commission Chillicothe-Athens Cooper Bus Company

Attor neys Gather For Slayer s Trial

In San Angel Mexico City attorneys assemble to select jurors for Jose De Leon Toral the assassin and nun Maria Concepcion accused of complicity in the July murder. Toral’s lawyers fight against execution as the municipal president’s officers witness the clash.

Mexico City San Angel Obregon Jose de Leon Toral Maria Concepcion Toral

Stubborn cough eased by famous Pinex recipe

A classic home remedy promises quick relief for lingering coughs after flu. Pinex mixed with sugar syrup or honey creates a full pint of medicine said to soothe inflamed throats and act on bronchial tubes, with guaranteed refund if not effective.

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