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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1928

Page

12

Smith's Chapel School Dedication Set for Friday

In Togan on Friday evening dedicatory services will honor the new Smiths Chapel School building. The program includes pupils singing and participation by the Board of Education. Superintendent J. W. Coleman will speak, with Allen Tennahill Wesley Ferrenburg James V. Shaw Emory Biggs and James McManus in attendance.

Togan Smith's Chapel Board of Education J. W. Coleman Allen Tennahill Wesley Ferrenburg James V. Shaw Emory Biggs James McManus

Mrs Hamilton and Daughter Travel by Auto to Florida

Mrs Edward Hamilton and her daughter Mrs Frank Mitchell left Logan on Tuesday for St Petersburg Florida to visit Mr Mitchell. They are taking a southern trip by car and plan to return to Logan for Christmas.

Logan Edward ©. Hamilton Frank Mitchell St. Petersburg Fla Mr. Mitchell Auto Mobile

Woman Endorses Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

Etta Ricmarps of 21 Aqua St Pittsburgh Pa writes she used Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound to overcome fatigue loss of appetite and weight loss and now feels improved and able to eat she offers to answer letters about the medicine.

Pittsburgh Lydia FE. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Aqua St N.S

Bland Too Busy to Discuss Future Health Appointment

Logan November 28 Dr Morton W Bland Hocking County health commissioner says he is too occupied with combating contagious diseases and duties of his office to consider other appointments amid reports he is being considered for health director by Governor Elect Myers Y Cooper. He notes his work on diphtheria and scarlet fever in the county and his prior public health service.

Hocking County E. R. Hiatt Frank B. Willis Bureau of Vital Statistics State Department of Health Ohio Logan Doctor Bland Westerville

Miss Bessie Robinson Directs Local Musical Comedy

Miss Bessie Robinson arrives in Logan to direct the musical comedy That's That sponsored by the Logan Knights of Pythias. A 125-person local cast will rehearse soon for December 13 and 14 performances. Deputy Sheriff L. F. Hammond chairs the general committee with Harry Heinlein publicity Wilbur Lanning business and finance James L. Martin ticket sales L. P. Mooney talent and Harry Nill music leading their areas.

Logan Bessie Robinson John B. Rogers Company Logan Knights of Lythias L. F. Hammond Harry Heinlein Wilbur Lanning James L. Martin L. P. Mooney Harry Nill

Glessner Co. Cream Advertises Beard Shaving Ease

An Ohio advertisement promotes a shaving cream claiming a smooth beard removal and a cool rich lather. It promises hours of soft skin, ease for dull blades, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

Blader Glessner Co Find, Ohio

Athlete burned at work at Logan Foundry

Molten metal splashed from a ladle onto Ralph Shorty Leadbetter in the Logan Foundry and Machine Shop injuring his left foot. Doctor A K Smith treated him and he remained at home. He will miss several weeks of work and sports including football and early basketball season.

Logan Ralph “Shorty Leadbetter Logan Foundry and Machine Shop A. K. Smith Mast Bobbs

Word ladder mini puzzle solution set

Here is the answer to the Let ter Golf puzzle of today. BEAR BOAR BOAS BOBS COBS CUBS.

Prosecutor Phil A Henderson Confined By Cold

Logan reports Prosecutor Phil A Henderson, who officiated a Sunday football game between Mast Restaurants and Bob Chevrolets, is now bedridden after a deep cold worsened by the weather. He has suffered since Sunday and remains ill Tuesday.

Logan Phil A. Henderson Henderson Mast

Liquor plants found in raids near Coal Gate

Federal and state officers raided Coal Gate Monday uncovering a concealed liquor operation with a 60 gallon still and six barrels of mash. Frank Neal was arrested in Logan on charges of possessing property for liquor manufacturing and liquor possession. Officers also found ten gallons of whiskey and a mash barrel at Neal’s home and destroyed the plant due to lack of an owner.

Logan W. C. Davis H. A. Lines J. C. Yates L. F. Hammond Joe Farbearn Coal Gate Frank Neal Neal A. M. Ellinger

Bowen Lumber Fire In Logan Causes Minor Loss

An alarm from North Market Street prompted the fire department to respond at 10 15 a m Tuesday to a blaze in a lumber pile at Mr and Mrs C G Bowen. The second hand lumber, accumulated over months, burned with light loss due to proximity to the garage and quick action by firefighters.

Logan C. G. Bowen North Market Street

Railroad work extends to Coonville for coal outlet

News from Starr reports the Hocking Valley railroad branch from Logan to Coonville is being rebuilt. The extension suggests ongoing activity at the Coonville mine to provide a rail outlet for locally produced coal.

Logan Starr Hocking Valley Railroad Coonville

Local Couple Wed in Belmont and Murray City

William Fitch, 27, watchman of Belmont County, and Neva Lee Keener, 22, of Murray City, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keener, were married with Mag istrate E. E. Bright officiating. James McNamee, 41, agent of Murray City and son of Mr. and Mrs. William McNamee, wed Flossie Edgell, 33, New Pittsburg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Edgell, with Rev. Eugene Owens officiating.

William Fitch Watchman Belmont County Neva Lee Keener Murray City Jack Keener E. E. Bright James McNamee William McNamee Flossie Edgell New Pittsburg George Edgell Eugene Owens

Large turnout of college students from Pomeroy Bend

Middleport reports an unusually large number of homes filled with returning college youths this Thanksgiving period. Students attend Ohio colleges and distant schools in Massachusetts and Colorado. The Pomeroy Middleport football game and an alumni benefit game are set for the Middleport High School field tomorrow and Friday. Ella Cline widow of Dr James E Cline died in Columbus after a stroke. Funeral held at daughter’s home in Bexley where she had lived since her husband’s death in 1927.

Middleport Pomeroy Bend Pomeroy Ohio Massachusetts Colorado Ella Cline James E. Cline Salem Center This County Columbus Bexley

Five Stevens Family to Share Thanksgiving Dinner

Five sisters from Five Sisters, Middleport, will gather for a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mrs. James Stevens on South Third Street. Attending are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bailey of Fostoria. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keller. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Rutland. and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Thomas of Dexter, along with nieces and other relatives including Mrs. Worley Davis and Mrs. F. M. Sisson with her sons James and William.

Middleport James Stevens South Third Street Frank Bailey Fostoria Charles Keller Taylor Rutland Edward Thomas Dexter Stevens

Burton hosts tribute tea for daughter Ernes tine

Middleport society notes Mrs. E M Burton entertained Monday afternoon at her home in honor of her daughter Ernes tine with a small gathering.

Middleport Ernestine E. M. Burton

Childrens birthday party at South Third venue

A 13th birthday celebration for the daughter was held at South Third venue with 17 schoolmates attending. Ice cream and cake were served as the group enjoyed a pleasant social gathering.

South Third

Nifty Shop operetta set for High School show

The Nifty Shop operetta will be performed in the High School Auditorium on December 7 and 8 by the Girls' Glee Club directed by Miss Vesta McCoy. Tickets promise music and entertainment while supporting student talent and music appreciation.

Middleport Vesta McCoy

Sermon Topic Ebe nezer At Union Thanksgiving Service

In Middleport on November 28 the Rev. Fred I. Gardner will preach at the Union Thanksgiving service in the Baptist Church at 10 o clock. The subject Ebe nezer is described as novel and likely to intrigue attendees. Gardner has earned favorable notes in his short Middleport tenure as pastor of the Church of Christ.

Middleport Ebenezer Fred I. Gardner Union Baptist Church Gardner Church of Christ

Community Club discusses need for local paper in Middleport

At the November 28 meeting the Community Club explored starting a local Middleport newspaper. No steps were taken yet beyond estimating advertising and subscription potential to attract a practical newspaper man. Past Middleport papers thrived briefly but failed to prove profitable as the town is not a county seat.

Middleport

Mrs Rousey Moves Pomeroy Cottage Residence

Mrs Katherine Rousey and her children have moved into the Russell cottage at the foot of Second Street in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Katherine Rousey Russell Cottage Second Street

Cascara Laxative: A Natural Route to Regularity

A 19th or early 20th century health note touts cascara bark as a safe laxative. It claims Cascaret candies offer a natural, mild solution that reduces need for repeated dosing, improving digestion and blood health over several days. It contrasts cascara use with harsh, daily laxatives.

Musician Mrs Rousey Opens Studio at Butternut

Mrs Rousey, a talented musician, will open a studio in her new quarters on Butternut Avenue to teach vocal and instrumental music. She will also direct a chorus and choir at Simpson M E Church.

Judge Peoples Butternut Avenue

Local residents return home for Thanksgiving travel

Miss Iva Rusk is home from St Francis Hospital Columbus and is reported to have stood the trip nicely. Mrs Barnett also is home from Holzer Hospital and is getting along fine. Mr and Mrs W C Huddleston and granddaughter Caro Louise Galbroner left this morning for Detroit to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Lee Boyd and family. Mr and Mrs Milton Hamilton and daughter went to Columbus to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Frank Weisman and family. They will be accompanied home by Mrs Hamiltons mother who has been in Columbus with her daughter. Mr and Mrs H M Russell motor to Dayton for Thanksgiving with their children and will stay several days.

Iva Rusk St. Francis Hospital Columbus Barnett Holzer Hospital W. C. Huddleston Caro Louise Galbroner New York Central Detroit Lee Boyd Milton Hamilton

Local family visits and travels wrap up in New Salem area

Mr and Mrs KE M McCarty return from a few days with the latter’s parents in New Salem. Mr and Mrs E R Tompkins and their son travel by car to Canton to visit her sister in Athens where their daughter Twestine, a student, joins them for the holiday. Mr and Mrs c C Wharff and daughter Rosalie leave after a visit with his sister Mrs F Gardner and family at the church of Christ Darsonage, heading home to East Fultonham. Mrs Bertha Longstaff of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Longstarr for a few days. G K Bradford of Columbus visits his sister Mrs R B Loughead and son Jud of Rutland Township. Mrs Elizabeth Root heads to Palestine Texas to stay with her daughter Mrs Sandefur for several months.

KE. M. McCarty New Salem E. R. Tompkins Canton Athens Twestine C. ¢. Wharff Rosalie F. Gardner Church of Christ Darsonage East Fultonhant Bertha Longstaff Columbus Thomas Longstarr G. K. Bradford R. B. Loughead Jud

Tule Lake Bird Refuge Created by President Coolidge

President Coolidge establishes the Tule Lake Bird Refuge in northern California. The addition raises the number of wildlife reservations run by the Bureau of Biological Survey to 80 nationwide.

President Coolidge Tule Lake California Bureau of Biological Survey

Safe home cold remedy praised by physicians in Athens

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral is recommended for treating colds at home after rapid relief in a child’s fever and congestion. The article cites a Athens case where double strength doses improved breathing and appetite within hours and claims wide use by doctors and mothers statewide.

Athens A. H. Webster Albert, Jr Ayer

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