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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1928

Page

10

Logan Auxiliary Installs New Officers At Meeting

Forty members attended the Logan American Legion Auxiliary meeting as new officers were installed led by Ewald Schmitter. Officers include Irma Powers president, Roger Friend first vice president, Erwin Matheny second vice president, Arthur Dollsmatch secretary, Clinton Webb treasurer, Ruth Robison chaplain, and Joe Rowley sergeant at arms. The session began with a short business hour, followed by plans for a dinner and Armistice parade participation. The unit will attend the Armistice Day service at United Brethren Church led by Rev E H Dailey.

Auxiliary of American Legion Ihe Logan Ewald Schmitter Irma Powers Roger Friend Erwin Matheny Arthur Dollsmatch Clinton Webb Ruth Robison Joe Rowley Winifred Encie Reid George Shively Wriend United Brethren Church E.H. Dailey

Republicans Ahead in Hocking County

Logan Ohio November 7 Republicans led by Herbert Hoover won a county majority on unofficial returns from 37 of 42 precincts. Most county offices swung Republican though some strong Democratic areas contested totals. Ed D Ricketts won the county seat seat by about 600 votes. Alfred Campbell reelected clerk of courts. Troxel reelected treasurer. A H Ellinger probate judge to a likely second term. bond issues and a split service director’s office voted. final official count to begin Thursday.

Logan Herbert Hoover Hocking County Election Board Hoover Smith Laurelville Myers Y. Cooper Martin L. Davey Fess Edwin D Ricketts Mell G. Underwood L. A Mooney Harry Frazee Alfred Campbell W. R. Lloyd Sol Ellinger Charles Brown Board of County Commissioners Samuel Blunt Frank St. Clair Wrightsell H. B. Troxel C. H. L’rank Orla Wolfe W. H. Gaffney Wolfe A. H. Ellinger Ward Township Service Directors Service Edward Sherman

Early voting surge as Logan polls open

In Logan many voters were in line when polls opened with precinct officials served lunch and coffee. Returns from city districts came in faster this year versus 1924, as publicity urged early casting and some precincts recorded up to 70 ballots by nine oclock.

Logan

Umbrellas cared for with cleansing and drying routine

A maintenance note advises opening John Grosvenor Umbrellas periodically, scrubbing with warm suds and ammo nia, rinsing in clear water, and drying while still open to ensure proper condition.

Investigation Aims At Circular Attacking County Officials

A probe to identify who prepared and circulated a last minute attack on County Commissioners Frank St. Clair and Samuel Blum is likely. Officials expect action against the guilty parties and have begun tracing the authorship of the circular.

Logan Frank St. Clair Samuel Blum

Idaho club and Lindy club hosts in Logan

Mrs. John Allen and Mrs. George Schwenke hosted the Idaho club with a six o'clock dinner at Mrs. Belle Hyson's home. After dinner members visited the Schwenke residence for a social hour. Mrs. Byron Wolfe hosted the Lindy club on East Main Street for a Monday social afternoon with bridge played.

Eastern Star Venus Chapter to Elect Officers

Logan November 7 election of officers will be held Thursday evening by Venus chapter of the order of Eastern Star. Officers urge strong attendance for the meeting at the chapter lodge.

Logan Venus Chapter The Order of Eastern Star

Dempsey Trains in New York to Cut Waistline

Jack Dempsey has begun light training in New York to shed excess weight after his show “The Big Fight” closed in New Haven. He weighed 197 before, 205 yesterday, and completed 10 rounds on pulleys and bags with shadow boxing. He stated he is not returning to boxing.

New York U.P Jack Dempsey New Haven Dempsey

Kappa Sigma Pi Initiation Event in Athens Church

The Kappa Sigma Pi chapter will elect officers at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Athens Presbyterian Church. Dr. W. Gamertsfelder will speak on The Life of St. Paul. Twenty members will be initiated at 7 p.m. Saturday with Dr. David H. Jemison and a Shawnee Chapter degree team assisting. Installation occurs at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with Dr. Jemison in charge.

Kappa Sigma Pi Athens Presbyterian Church Gamertsfelder St. Paul David H. Jemison Bradley Young Delaware Jemison

Silver Ornaments Care Tips Cited For Bright Shine

A guidance note advises washing silver ornaments in hot water and ammonia to preserve brightness and luster. It emphasizes proper cleaning to maintain shine.

Keen Shaving Kreem Promises Easy Shave and Soft Skin

An advertisement urges men to try Keen Shaving Kreem claiming a thick cool lather that softens skin and allows a dull blade to glide. It touts time savings and long lasting smoothness, offering a money back guarantee and a mail order option from Glessner Co. in Findlay Ohio.

Glessner Co Findlay Ohio

Legion to Install New Officers Here

Fred Williams will become commander of the K. T. Crossen Post of the American Legion with installation services at post headquarters on Court Street tonight at 8. Paul M. Shannon retires as post commander. Other officers include Charles Mapes, Waldo Buck, Earle Miller, Don Peden, and more. Several local residents will attend as guests. refreshments will follow.

Fred Williams K. T. Crossen American Legion Court Street Paul M. Shannon Charles Mapes Waldo Buck Earle Miller Don Peden W. W. Lee Americanism Committee H. Goodman R. H. White B. T. Grover Webb Walker C. D. Heck R. M. Sherman L. G. Conner S. M. Johnson B. M. Gibson Legion

Auto ride ends with porch damage on West Union Street

Three unidentified men in a car sped along West Union Street at 2 am, slammed over a curb, narrowly missing a street light, and tore a porch from a home at 43 West Union Street. Police reported the incident as an exciting but damaging dash.

West Union Street

Mrs Ruth Horowitz Endorses Carter's Little Liver Pills

Bronx resident Ruth Horowitz credits Carter's Little Liver Pills with easing months of indigestion from constipation. She reports taking one pill nightly and regaining appetite and normal feel. Available at all druggists in 25c and 75c red packages.

Ruth Horowitz Bronx N. Y Carter

Car chase ends after zig zag run through Athens street

A Ford owned by Roy Cline was damaged slightly after a zig zag 560 foot run on Union Street in Athens. None of the occupants was injured and they fled the scene after the crash, police said. The Ohio license 18 464 was issued to Cline.

Roy Cline Athens Ohio Cline Union Street

Aged voters turnout in Middleport election

In Middleport Mrs. Sarah Lant, past 94, voted with keen interest in the full slate from president to bond issue. A 96 year old, Aunt Elizabeth Wallace, came down from Lincoln Hill to cast her ballots in the local election.

Middleport Sarah Lant Elizabeth Wallace Lincoln Hill

Village rallies for $66,000 high school bond issue

Racine residents held a major drive for a 66000 dollar bond to fund a new high school building serving the town and surrounding area. Decorated cars paraded as both sides pressed to win amid notable opposition evident in the result.

Racine

Series of Meigs County poultry meetings underway

A sequence of 11 meetings is being held in Meigs County with focus on poultry raising. The discussions center on control of nuts and lice as the leading topic for growers.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Driver leaves Athens-Pomeroy service for Charleston bus firm

POMEROY November 7 George White a resident of Vale Street has resigned from the Athens Pomeroy bus line and traveled to Charleston with his wife and Mrs Tresa Koester seeking a position with the Blue and Gray Bus Company.

Pomeroy George White Koester Vale Street Athens-Pomeroy Charleston Blue Irvail Bus Company Little Mountain State Tresa Koester

Ten Pomeroy residents disfranchised and jailed for misconduct

In Pomeroy on Tuesday ten male residents were jailed on charges of misconduct and disenfranchised. The article notes two women were released the day before on habeas corpus by Judge Miller. The jailed voters reportedly yelled for their presidential candidates.

Pomeroy Bastile Miller Sarah Viola Qualls

Answer to Letter Golf puzzle winds through wine

The daily Letter Golf puzzle answer lists WIND WINE WILE WALBE GALE as a set of related letter patterns. The sequence hints at air and weather terms, with a playful link to wine and gale imagery in a light puzzle note.

New Hair Style for New York Girls Rebels Against Dandruff

The article spotlights the bob style growing in popularity on Fifth Avenue with Myrtle Miller of 325 West 89th Street endorsing Danderine. She praises its fluffier hair, scalp comfort, and reduced need for shampoo, saying it brightens color and keeps hair looking sparkling. Danderine is sold in 35 cent bottles at drug stores.

Fifth Avenue New York Myrtle Miller West 89Th Street Sam Danederine

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