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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1927

Page

6

Iron Man Sarge Cole Ends Four Day Star Six Drive in Athens

Sarge Cole known as the iron man will conclude a four day nonstop driving stunt in Athens. He is handcuffed to the steering wheel of a Star Six sedan and driven by Phillips Auto Supply with support from Marietta officials. Cole offered 1000 dollars for proof of him asleep.

Star Six Sarge Cole the Iron Man Athens Jeep Cole Phillips Auto Supply Company Star Marietta John Gray Homer Wolfe

Noontime Lunchings Stir Marital Confidence

Dear Elsie answers Pam about honesty in lunch meetings with male friends while engaged. The columnist admonishes Pam for hiding the dinners and urges truthfulness, warning that cowardice jeopardizes marriage. A second letter defends keeping friendships, arguing married women can maintain confidences and stay dignified.

Velvet Frocks Dominate Fifth Avenue Styles This Season

Velvet remains the top choice for formal and informal day wear on Fifth Avenue. Dark colors, especially black, prevail for practical afternoon use. Frocks feature rhinestone trimming and varied hemlines, with shorter fronts and longer backs, fuller skirts with drapes panels or flounces, and wraparound shapes.

Transylvanian Mystery Sparks Auntie Madge Visit

In a snappy exchange, the narrator and Lillian discuss Noel Veritzen’s Transylvanian connection and Phil’s curious interest. A car arrives with Mary calling for Auntie Madge as the scene shifts to the next encounter.

Four Day and Night Continuous Drive Begins

The start of a four day and four night continuous drive unfolds as Cole takes the wheel and commits to finishing the race with sleep breaks in Marietta, promising a grueling endurance effort.

Cole Marietta

Dry Agent Faces Charge of Using Tear Gas Weapon

State Prohibition Commissioner McDonald will probe O. E. Rankin a dry agent over an alleged tear gas discharge to scatter a Lorain crowd after a demonstration against a forcible search of an automobile tied to a liquor raid. Rankin has prior reprimands for radical tendencies and tear guns are common among dry agents.

Columbus U.P McDonald O. E. Rankin Lorain Rankin

McTigue Favored Over Loughran In Madison Square Garden Bout

New York on October 4 reports Mike McTigue is a 7 5 favorite to defend his light heavyweight title against Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden Friday night.

New York Mike McTigue Tommy Loughran Philadelphia Madison Square Garden

Freshman Co ed Finances College Life By Dressmaking

Mary Albert of Jackson and living at 26 North McKinley Street in Athens began dressmaking to fund four years at Ohio University. Using her own clothes as samples she offers to sew dresses for any woman student and already has several completed orders.

Virginia Riddle Ohio University Athens Mary Albert Jackson North McKinley Street Mary

Jad Salts Kidney Flushing Cure Sold At Local Drugstores

A vintage health ad touts Jad Salts to flush clogged kidneys and relieve bladder issues. It recommends four ounces dissolved in water each morning for a few days, claiming benefits from the lemon juice and lithia blend and noting local druggists sell the product.

A Comfortable School Frock Pattern Offered by Mail

The advertisement promotes pattern 5922 in wool crepe velveteen and wash fabrics for four sizes 1, 6, 7 and 10 years. A ten year size needs 2½ yards of 36 inch material. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of two dollars or stamps.

Boy Injured Falling From Grapevine Swing

A 12 year old boy, Lewis Gatchel Jr., was injured when he fell from a grapevine swing at a game refuge near Glouster. He sprained and bruised his left shoulder, X rays showed no fracture but the injury is severe enough to delay recovery. The article notes accompanying visits and local residents in town.

Glouster Lewis, Jr Lewis Gatchel Crawford

Four year old girl injured by broken pop bottle

In Hollister on a Sunday afternoon the four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hardsorg fell and cut her right ear on a broken pop bottle. Eight stitches were required to close the wound.

Glouster Frank Hardsorg Hollister

Schedule of church meetings at Glouster Methodist

Schedule for Glouster Methodist Episcopal church week events includes Young Peoples choir 7 p m Tuesday for Corning event, official board 7:30 p m Tuesday, W F M 8 B meeting 2 p m Wednesday at Mrs Pride home, prayer service 7 p m, Kappa Sigma Pi Thursday 7 p m, Friendship Circle Thursday 7 p m, Epworth League visit to Corning League Friday 7 p m with pastor and Epworth League, buses 6:30 p m.

Glouster Methodist Episcopal Church Young Peoples Corning W. F W. A. Pride Kappa Sigma Pi Friendship Circle Epworth League Corning League

Visit to Mrs M Beshara Glouster

Oct 4 report says M Beshara and brother Joe Beshara motored to Columbus to visit Mrs M Beshara at Mt Carmel hospital where she is under observation and likely to undergo an operation.

M. Beshara Glouster

Andersons Welcome Son in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Emmett Anderson of Glouster are parents to a baby boy born Sunday afternoon in the city.

Glouster Emmett Anderson

Williams Family Personal Mention Extends to Max

Mr and Mrs Henry Williams celebrate their son Max with greetings from relatives including Mr and Mrs Fran.

Henry Williams Max Fran

Gold Find Reported on Mrs Hoofman Property

Trace of gold found on property of Mrs. G W Hoofman after rock samples assayed by L Glover of Seattle Washington yielded a favorable report.

Bellefontaine G. W. Hoofman L. Glover Seattle Wash

Varicose Veins Reduced Or Money Back

An advertisement promises quick relief from varicose veins using Moone s Emerald Oil. It claims normalizing veins in days with nightly morning applications, urges readers to buy from any dispensing pharmacist, notes small bottles last long, and appeals to those with sores or ulcers to act now.

Moone

New Gel Claims Cure for Epilepsy Seizures

Readers urged to write Pheno leptol Co Dept 259 A Box 71 St Johns Place Station Brooklyn NY for a free booklet on a new gel treatment that allegedly stops stubborn seizures and is not habit forming.

Phenoleptol Co St. Johns Place Station Brooklyn N. Y

Tang in October air invites activities

Dr. Roy S. Copeland, a former New York City health commissioner and U S senator from New York, calls October a season of inviting health related activities and civic engagement.

Tang Royal S. Copeland M. D United States New York New York City

Appetizing Fish Dishes For Winter Health

The article offers fish recipes and health guidance. A three pound finnan haddie is boiled, skinned, pounded, mixed with lemon, pepper, salt butter and cream, served on buttered toast with parsley and lemon. It urges daily walking as the best exercise for all, stressing mood and health in winter.

John D. Rockefeller Newanaper Bealure Service, Inc Prvs

Athens Suggested As Place on Ohio Aeronautical Maps

Athens may be added to Ohio aeronautical maps after a proposal from the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Alex M. Moore received a letter from Lloyd D. Bower urging that Athens be marked on a building roof to help pilots identify the town from the air and improve safety. A city council committee was named to work with the mayor, citing the plan would help pilots avoid dangerous low flights and protect residents.

Athens Ohio Ohio Chamber of Commerce Alex M. Moore Lloyd D. Bower Commercial Aviation Committee Ohio Commerce Body Co. F. Mosure C. E. Starr Bower

Tomorrow's Horoscope Reflects Shifts in Trade and Personal Ties

The piece notes auspicious conditions for many sectors but warns against faulty contracts and strained personal alliances. It highlights potential financial gains from change and mentions notable nativities including John Erskine and Louise Dresser.

Hazelrigg John Erskine Louise Dresser

Nelsonville Team Battles Through Rough Spots In Rutledge’s Style

In Rutledge era football, Tommy Curran anchors the defense at end and leads a stout line. Sub Mace adds a five-yard gain as the lone substitute. Stocklin proves versatile at half and center, Hartley’s small frame aids dodging tacklers, Linton excels as a fast end and receiving threat.

Rutledge Tommy Curran Tommy Curran Stone Mace Stocklin Lattimer Hartley Linton

Second Stringers Shine in Griffen and Hitchings Game

Griffen and Hitchings, linesmen, and Parry, fullback, look especially promising among the second stringers.

Griffen Hitchings Parry

Oil tax conference defers measures for inspection and refunds

Committees in session at Columbus for the North America gasoline tax conference drew plans to inspect oil and gasoline taxes across states. They also consider methods for handling refunds and exemptions.

Columbus North America

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