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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1927
Page
7
A farm leaders gathering today signals an active push for an independent party option. Organizers describe broad farmer support and frame the meeting as a step toward a possible third party movement gaining traction.
In St Louis a 300 member Mississippi Valley meeting urged forming an independent farm party if Congress does not pass agricultural relief. Delegates attacked party lines and criticized officials for blocking relief. They backed federal aid to farmers akin to industrial aid, with the McNary Haugen bill central to the debate.
Washington November 2 The National Crime Commission reports progress against crime with 42 states enacting 587 criminal code amendments in the last year mostly carefully considered. State and local crime commissions increased to 26 represented at the conference with 50 more organizations interested in penal reform.
The Central PTA meeting debated how homes can cooperate with schools in music art and physical education. Speakers included Miss Irene Blaechtner Miss Helen Myans and Miss Aura Bailey with a Glee club performance directed by Miss Blaieftner. Mrs Thor Olson summarized the Warren convention findings and the next meeting will host a Fathers' session on the third Thursday in November.
A gathering at Mrs B E Price residence near Bates celebrated her seventy third birthday with a noon picnic. Attendees included Mr and Mrs B E Price and many relatives such as Mr and Mrs Frank Kenney Pearl Coe Lillie and son Waldo Douglass Ator Kenney Moler White Kerr and others.
Cincinnati report says Joe Meyer, the 8th Xavier coach, stressed forward passing in today’s workout and planned another aerial drill Friday.
A government information bureau promotes a fact booklet titled Mexico to explain the country’s history geography and impact on U S policy. Readers are urged to send six cents and provide name address city state for a copy.
In Cincinnati on November 2, Perry Dalton, 23, files for divorce claiming his wife’s grandmother Elvira Davis, who lived with them, sided with his wife and threatened to kill him. Dalton alleges the wife kept a French poodle in bed with the couple and their 18 month old child, saying the dog was in the home first and preferred to him.
The State Department began evaluating Baron Wilhelm von Prittwitz-Gaffron for the German ambassador to the United States. He is 39, previously an embassy secretary here and now counsellor at Rome. He would be the youngest ambassador in Washington if confirmed.
Six hundred students at Ongar School remained orderly after a fireball hit the building causing several teachers to faint. Emergency crews investigated the blaze and assessed structural safety as classrooms emptied and pupils regrouped outside.
A 22 ounce baby was born at Queen Charlotte's Hospital in London and is reported to be making steady progress as doctors monitor the infant's condition.
Hunger drove Charles Robison to escape the Boys Industrial School. He halted at John Herzog’s West Logan home for food, arousing suspicion and leading to his capture by Probation Officer P. Martin. Robison, found with stolen clothing and a .22 revolver, was returned to school authorities.
The body of George Franklin Simmons who died Tuesday at his Columbus home will arrive at 6 PM this evening in Athens and be taken to his son Aaron Simmons’s home 48 May Avenue. Funeral services are planned at 1 PM Friday at the Simmons residence, with burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
Columbus Dispatch quotes Rev W H Mitchell wife’s bladder irritation relief via Lithiated Buchu Keller Formula. She suffered six to eight nightly trips until using the tablets sold at drug stores. Keller Laboratory Mechancisburg Ohio. McKee Drug Co locally.
The Hollister school auditorium hosted the first moving pictures show Monday night. Principal C. J. McCullagh opened with remarks as the new picture projector debuted. The event featured the high school girls chorus and accordion music by Isaac Vaughn Sr. A short address by County Superintendent H. R. McVay followed. The school plans to use the device for visual education and community entertainment.
Three Prince of Peace Declamation contests will be held at The Plains on Sunday November 6. Groups will meet at the Latter Day Saints church at 2 p.m Nazarene church at 7 p.m and M E church at 7 p.m. Contestants prepared for this work and one from each group will advance to the county contest in Athens in December to be known as bronze medal winners.
Pine is used in cough remedies for throat and chest soothing effects. The ad touts Pinex a concentrated pine extract with guaiacol sold as 24 ounces in a pint bottle mixed with sugar syrup or honey, claiming relief within 24 hours and urging readers to ask druggists for Pinex with guaranteed satisfaction.
The Rev. James R. Fields and Charles Smith represented the Logan church at the Lancaster district conference in Lancaster. Rev. J. W. Blair presided in Rev. Kelley Jenness’s absence. The session covered Evangelism, the Women’s Home Missionary Society, Marshall bill, and a talk on Loyalty with pastor discussions following.
After winning the first game, Lancaster was defeated by a local five in a three game series. Final pin totals were 2686 to 2606. Columber of Logan posted 236 and an average of 196 across the three games.
A lively day with high energy from many stellar bodies. Those employed may seek advancement while tiptoeing around intrigues. caution with corporations and secret societies is advised. A birthday person can expect a lively year with initiative and prudence guiding progress. notable native James Montgomery.
Distress from gas and dyspepsia described with heart pressure and short breathing ends after one tablespoonful of Dave's Mentha Pepsin. The ad notes a money back guarantee through Cline's Pharmacy or any druggist.
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