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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1927

Page

10

Auto Crash Injures Two Near Logan Bridge

A Saturday afternoon crash on Bremen road west of Logan injured Mrs. Saunders and her 7-year-old son Benny. Driver John Saunders of Clayton, en route to his brother James Saunders, reportedly looked back to speak to a passenger when the car struck the bridge. Mrs. Saunders suffered a deep forehead gash and a split nose. Benny had a nose cut requiring stitches. Both were taken to Cherrington hospital. the boy also sustained a severely crushed big toe.

Logan John Saunders Clayton Bremen Road

Auxiliary of Legion to Hold Meeting Here

Logan news. Preparations are ready for the Southeastern Ohio district American Legion auxiliary semi annual convention to assemble here Tuesday for a day of sessions. The morning meeting starts at 10 at the Elks club with speakers including state president Mrs E E Moore state secretary Mrs Lee E Moore and district president Mrs G D Dugan. A musical sketch by the local unit will cap the afternoon program after lunch.

Logan Southeastern Ohio District American Legion Auxiliary Elks E. E. Moore Lee E. Moore G. D. Dugan

Foot injury in motorcycle chain accident reported

Logan local Bob Shaw suffered a mangled left foot after it became caught in a motorcycle chain late Sunday afternoon in Logan. The incident occurred as he interacted with the bike near the city.

Logan Bob Shaw

Solution to LET TER GOLF Puzzle on Pace Five

A reader provides one approach to the LET TER GOLF puzzle published in Pace Five. The note outlines a potential sequence and reasoning steps used to derive a solution for the letter golf challenge.

Knights of Pythias defeat Businessmen in three game set

In Logan on November 28 the Knights of Pythias bowlers defeated the Businessmen who rolled two games over 900. Daniels led the series with 594 pins as the Businessmen dropped two of three games despite strong individual totals.

Logan Knights of Pythias Daniels Featheroff Struble Eee Schwenke Doumisor AORRU Bashara Harbaugh

Hunters Plan Deer and Bear Trip to Clinton County

Frank Kull and Ralph Matheny of Sugar Grove Tom Vancuren and Floyd Wright of Logan will drive to Clinton County Pennsylvania for a deer and bear hunt from November 28 to December 18. Open season in that state lasts 15 days.

Logan Frank Kull Ralph Matheny Sugar Grove Tom Vancuren Floyd Wright Clinton County Pennsylvania

Auto Crash Damages Two Cars In West Main Street Collision

Fred Heine driving with Tom Wolfe and Ben Evans Jr. struck a parked car owned by Ward Scholl in front of the C. S. Clark home on West Main Street. Both vehicles were damaged but no injuries were reported.

Logan Fred Heine Ward Scholl West Main Street Scholl C. S. Clark Heine Tom Wolfe Ben Evans, Jr

Local social notes from Logan and surrounding areas

Sheriff and Mrs Walter Gump of Columbus visited relatives in Logan on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Guy Wright of Akron spent last week with his mother Mrs Ida Wright. Miss Leola Stone and Miss Mare Sinnott went to Mt Pleasant Thursday evening to be guests of Mr and Mrs Artie Stone.

Sheriff Walter Gump Columbus Logan

Return of Police Chief in Marietta Upheld by Court

The Ohio Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the restoration of Rolio G. Putnam as police chief of Marietta. Following his 1926 removal by Mayor John W. Gray, Putnam had appealed through the civil service commission and common pleas court, with the higher court issuing the decision on November 19 and receiving the ruling November 26.

Marietta Rolio G. Putnam Court of Appeals Putnam Co. O. Dye Common Pleas Mauck Sayre and Middleton

Corning Woman Rachel Johnson Dies at 84

Mrs. Rachel Johnson age 84 of Millertown died at home Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Millertown church with Rev. Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Gore Cemetery. Also note a report: Earl Wilson’s mother remains critically ill in New Lexington, with his Corning-based brother. Scouts troop meets at Methodist church at 6 PM.

Gore Corning Navy Rachel Johnson Millertown Snyder Earl Wilson

Gargle Aspirin for Tonsillitis Simple Remedy

A harmless and effective gargle uses two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin dissolved in four tablespoonfuls of water. Gargle throat thoroughly and repeat in two hours if needed. Use genuine Bayer Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross sold in tins of twelve for a few cents.

Social Dinners Highlight Local Hosts and Guests

Mrs. I. P. Watkins hosted a chicken dinner on Wednesday for guests Mrs. Frank Under hill from Zanesville and Mrs. Mary fountain from Lake Side Chicago with Mrs. B. F. Wade as hostess. Dr. A. K. Smith held a turkey dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. John Wellman and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Toerner. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Duvall of Columbus returned home after visiting Mrs. B. F. Wade on East Main street.

I. P. Watkins Frank Underhill Zanesville Mary Fountain Lake Side Chicago B. F. Wade Canfield Ida Wright Wade A. K. Smith John Wellman Anthony Toerner F. J. Duvall Columbus East Main Street

Musterole Cold Tablets Offer Quick Head Cold Relief

Musterole Cold Tablets relieve nasal congestion and headache at first sign of a cold. Promoted as safe and prompt with no bad after effects, from makers of Musterole. Available from druggists, Musterole Seen Cleveland, Ohio.

Cleveland

Sister of Mark Dean Dies in Springfield

Mrs. John Bice formerly Miss Cora Dean dies at 48 in Springfield after formerly living in New Lexington and Corning. A message from Mark Dean confirms the death.

John Bice Cora Dean Springfield Corning Mark Dean Bice New Lexington and

Corning schools reopen after Thanksgiving break

Corning schools resumed today after the Thanksgiving vacation as many pupils return ill with chicken pox and sore throat.

Corning

Local residents report weekend visits and returns

The Misses Margaret and Louise Schlingerman visited Thurston and returned Saturday. Mrs. W. Wilson and daughters Alice Mae and Gwendolyn spent Saturday in Columbus. Hester Latta remains ill at her parents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. Merchant Latta. Leon Keller has returned to Pitt University after a few days at home.

Margaret and Louise Schlingerman Thurston W. Wilson Alice Mae Gwendolyn Columbus Hester Latta Merchant Latta Leon Keller Pitt University

McCoy's Tablets Promise Weight Gain for Weary Readers

An advertisement targets underweight men and women, claiming McCoy's Tablets can add at least 56 pounds after use. The ad offers a money back guarantee if the user does not gain weight or feel improved after four 60 cent boxes or two one dollar boxes and states druggists may refund the purchase price.

McCoy America

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