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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1927

Page

10

Red Cross Drive Held in Logan

Canvassers under ward captains conducted the annual Red Cross membership roll call in Logan on Sunday. Ward one led with 219 dollars. other wards expect 100 to 200 each. The meeting at Mrs. Charles Wharton’s home drew 400 members, with devotionals, county convention reports, and a lunch served afterward.

Logan American Red Cross Hocking County Red Cross Sherman Lyke Charles Wharton Homer Hansel Lama Nelsonville Stanley Hysell Elyria

Boy Dies After Being Run Over Near Home

Logan, Nov. 14. James Lester Kern, 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kern of Nelsonville, died at Cherrington hospital at 7 p.m. Saturday from injuries after an automobile struck him near his home that afternoon. He never regained consciousness. Cause of death listed as a crushed skull.

Dry Raiders Do Gun Fight in New Straitsville Raid

Reports from New Straitsville say state and county officers raiding Saturday engaged in a bloodless gun fight with alleged moonshiners who opened hostilities while officers carried a large capacity still. Daily raids have seized property worth thousands and eighteen large stills were removed from old mine workings using maps marking known locations aiding raids.

Logan New Straitsville

Logan couple rush to Dayton as daughter faces operation

Mr and Mrs Lafe Six traveled to Dayton Saturday after learning their daughter Mrs Herman Sheline was ill and scheduled for a Dayton hospital operation. The Shelines, former Logan residents, had moved to Dayton in May where Sheline secured railroad work.

Logan Lafe Dayton Herman Sheline Dayton Hospital Sheline

W C T U Meeting in Logan With Mrs Bert Bell

Logan November 14 Mrs Bert Bell led the Logan chapter meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Clippings were read and the session focused on peace and temperance activities.

Bert Bell Logan The Women's Christian Temperance Union

French Rheumatism Prescription Offered by Army Sergeant

In France with the American Army I obtained a noted French prescription for treating Rheumatism and Neuritis. The sender has given it to thousands with wonderful results, and it cost nothing. No payment asked, willing to mail it if an address is provided. Send a postal to FALL CASE, Dept. 846, Brockton, Mass.

France Dept Brockton Mass

Chamber helps Logan win 3,000,000 brick road order

Logan Chamber of Commerce aided state highway officials in securing a large order for 3,000,000 brick from Hocking Valley Brick Co. for five county road improvements in Fairfield County. The civic group joined with the highway department to push the contract.

Logan Logan Chamber of Commerce Hocking Valley Brick Company Pairfield County State Highway Department

Logan Teachers Plan Christmas Meeting in Logan

Logan Nov 14 Members of the Logan Elementary Teachers association met at Miss Emma Hall's home on South Market street with hostesses Miss Helen Foote Miss Minnie McBroom and Miss Ruth Brooke. The group discussed plans for the Christmas meeting and enjoyed dinner and a social hour. Present besides the hostesses were Miss Minnie Moore Miss Emma Floyd Miss Wilma Martin Miss Winifred Lehman Miss Estella Strentz Miss Annie White Miss Mary McCray Miss Elia Rochester Miss Harriet Sater Miss Elsie Martin Miss Florence Larimer Miss Irene Sater and Miss Esther O Neal.

Elia Rochester Harriet Sater Elsie Martin Florence Larimer Irene Sater Esther O'Neal

Masquerade Party and Club Meeting Highlights

A masquerade party at Miss Grace Shriner’s West Second Street home featured masked guests and award winners Miss Grace Murtha and Miss Margaret Steady. Attendees included Miss Martha, Miss Stoody, Miss Helen Lavey, Miss Olive Fleming, Miss May Johnson, Mrs. Florence Meyers. Refreshments followed. The Justamere club met at Mrs. John D. Tipton’s home with Thanksgiving roll call, studying Forest Rose. Mrs. Ella Tritsch spoke on The First Thanksgiving and Mrs. A. T. Spears contributed remarks.

Grace Shriner West Second Street Grace Murtha Margaret Steady Martha Stoody Helen Lavey Olive Fleming May Johnson Florence Meyers Justamere Club John D. Tipton Roll Call Forest Rose Ella Tritsch A. T. Spears

Three-Course Dinner at Mrs Hyde’s Home Noted Social

Two readings followed by a threecourse dinner at Mrs Belle Hy son’s home. Later the club returned to the Tipton home for a social evening.

Belle Hyson Tipton

Logan Visitors From Lancaster And South Carolina

Mr and Mrs Felix Shromme r and son William of Lancaster visited Mrs Schrommes parents Mr and Mrs William Lyke in Logan on Sunday. Mr and Mrs S W Walker of Sumter SC were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Clyde Warren in Warner Avenue. Mr and Mrs William Barthlow and Mrs Walter Primmer were in Athens last week. Do Zeigier and sons Wellington and Don of Lancaster stayed over Sunday with relatives in Logan. Mrs Vernon Webb and her son of New Straitsville were in Logan Saturday.

Felix Schrommer William Lancaster Logan Wellington Don Vernon Webb and Son New Straitsville

Brownsville selects grapefruit queen at regional festival

Miss Louise Wicks of Brownsville Texas was chosen to reign for two days as the grapefruit queen of the lower Rio Grande Valley. The honor comes as about 26 000 people gathered in Brownsville for the annual grapefruit festival marking the event with festivities and community pride.

Louise Wicks Brownsville Tex Rio Grande Valley Texas

Panic Blamed For Eight Deaths In Indianapolis Hotel Fire

In Indianapolis eight people suffocated and burned to death in a hotel fire at the Graystone. Officials blamed panic for the deaths, with Fire Chief Hutsell noting victims appeared to lose their minds and dash into the flames. Twelve others were injured. The blaze caused only seven thousand dollars in damage.

Indianapolis Ind Graystone Hutsell

Gas Distended Stomach Relief Promises Quick Breath Return

Distress from gas and fullness is described as life threatening with heart pressure and shortness of breath. A remedy claim promotes one tablespoon of Dares Mentha Pepsin to relieve an attack within ten minutes and urges prevention with guarantees from Cline's Pharmacy or any druggist.

Dave Cline

Death of Miss Emma Grim in Athens at 66

Miss Emma Grim, 66, died at 8 am at her brother Charles A Grim's home on 26 South Congress street from colitis after months of declining health. Born in Athens, she was an Athens High School graduate. Funeral plans await word from relatives. Survived by brothers James Grim in Pasadena and Charles A Grim in Athens and sisters Eliza Warner of Medford Oregon and Myrtle Malone of Jacksonville Florida.

Emma Grim Charles A. Grim South Congress Street Charles Columbus Miss Grim Athens James Grim Pasadena Calif Eliza Warner Medford Oregon Myrtle Malone Jacksonville Fla

Kellogg Denies Knowledge of Herald Nicaragua Claim

Secretary of State Kellogg denied knowledge of documents published by the Washington Herald that allegedly prove President Calles and the Mexican government subsidized Nicaragua’s revolution last winter and spring. The Herald article claimed copyright protection for its findings.

Washington U.P Kellogg Washington Herald Hearst Calles

Funeral set for Lovett Taft Scofield 69

Ohio brief reports the death of Lovett Taft Scofield a 69 year old prominent businessman and club man who died after a several month illness due to complications funeral arrangements are being made. Also notes Detroit to Cleveland air record and Batavia fatal fire claiming four lives including Mrs Margaret Darlington and others.

Columbus Lovett Taft Scofield Batavia Margaret Darlington

Water rent notice with deadline in Athens

Tomorrow is the last day for paying water rent in Athens. After this date a 10 percent penalty will be added and water turned off if not paid by November 20, and $1 charged for turning it on again. The office will be open until 8 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night. G. SB. ROMINE, Sertice Director.

Athens G. SB. Romine

McCoy's Tablets Claimed to Add Flesh and Strength

An Atlantic City reader testifies that McCoy's Tablets helped him gain 28 pounds and feel stronger. The ad promises visible fullness in cheeks neck and chest within weeks and offers a money back guarantee if four 60 cent boxes or two 1.00 boxes fail to add at least five pounds and improve health.

Atlantic City McCoy America

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