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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1927

Page

10

Logan Festival Plans Complete

Preparations for the fall festival are advancing with tents being pitched wires being placed and windows decorated for the event opening Thursday. Main street traffic is halted as electricians string wire to power concession tents while merry go round and ferris wheel sites block South and North Market streets near the courthouse.

Logan Main Street South Market Street Courthouse North Market Street Spring Street Mulberry Street

Murray City Leads County High School Enrollment

Murray City reports 153 high school pupils, the largest attendance in the county aside from none. Other enrollments include Carbon Hill 0 and Laurelville 73, Union Furnace 68, Haydenville 40, Rockbridge 38, South Perry 31, Marion Township 26, Gibisonville 20, Washington Township 18, South Bloomingville 18. County official J W Coleman notes textbook uniformity as a county-wide issue and suggests standardized book lists and schedules.

Coleman

Lyceum Course Set to Open in Logan October 10

Fifty Logan citizens sponsor a five number lyceum series to open October 10 at the Logan high school auditorium with music and magic. L. C. Laube presides, Mrs. W. H. Strentz is secretary, and George Hengst is treasurer. After expenses, any surplus will go to the Logan High School Athletic Association for field improvements.

Logan Lyceum Logan High School L. C. Laube W. H. Strentz George Hengst Logan High School Athletic Association

Logan District Teachers Achieve Perfect Association Membership

All fifty Logan teachers hold 100 percent membership in the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association the State Teachers Association and the National Educational Association. Superintendent C F Ridgley notes this marks a record for cities of Logan size and reflects continuity from 1926.

Logan Teachers’ Associations C. F. Ridgley Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association State Teachers’ Association National Educational Association

Bowling League Roy Ellinger Fined in Logan Case

Roy Ellinger pleaded guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Magistrate F E Bright. He was fined 100 dollars with 75 dollars suspended on good behavior. Sheriff Lloyd arrested him after a disturbance at William Lentz’s home. He was warned to stay away in the future.

Roy Ellinger Logan FE. F. Bright Ellinger Lloyd William Lentz Lentz

Westenhaver Party Attends Shrine Tour in Athens

The Westenhavers and companions visited Athens on Friday for a 6 o'clock dinner at the Berry Hotel and joined an inspection of the Athens Marietta and Bethany Shrine of Parkersburg White Shrine of Jerusalem. Mr and Mrs Dan Ridenour Carroll visited Ida M Stoughton and family Sunday. Mrs Andrew Wolfe New Lexington visits sister Willard Newman this week. Freisner family visited Rose Sharpe and Anna Leberman Sugar Grove recently. Sister Mrs W P Heft and Mrs C E Brehm Logan learned Mrs J H Bowman operated for gallstone in Columbus and was doing well.

John Westenhaver Will Petty Estella Strentz Athens Berry Hotel Marietta Bethany Parkersburg Jerusalem Dan Ridenour Carroll Ida M. Stoughton Andrew Wolfe New Lexington Willard Newman Philip Freisner Rose Sharpe Anna Leberman Sugar Grove W. P. Heft C. E. Brehm Logan Columbus J. H. Bowman Gallstone

Local Notices and Familial Movements in Carroll

Floodwood John Stillwell visits his brother at Carroll. Mr and Mrs John Hall and daughter Edna of Nelsonville visit relatives Sunday. Fred Boring moves his family to Columbus. Her River recovering from long illness. Born to Mr and Mrs Clyde Lanning a daughter Marguerite Bell.

John Stillwell Carroll John Hall Edna Nelsonville Fred Boring Columbus River Clyde Lanning Marguerite Bell

Aged Mrs Blair Illness Improves Attendance at Camp

Aged Mrs Blair, previously ill, is able to be about. Mrs Hurley and her son Forest were called to Columbus by the illness of Blair’s daughter. A number from here attended the Athens camp meeting Saturday night. James Ellis is at Carroll cutting corn. Melvin Ward and Charles Hook have gone to Dayton to work.

Blair

Membership Gains Reported at Athens County Club Meeting

The Athens Country Club reported gains in all membership classifications and notable course improvements over the last year. About forty members attended the annual meeting presided by Mayor Sam M. Johnson with 242 total members including 193 active, 18 associate, 1 junior, and 30 non-resident. Ben M. Covert elected to a three year director term replacing F. W. Bush.

Athens Country Club Sam M. Johnson W. B. Golden Darrell Sams Ben M. Covert F. W. Bush

Giant mummy found in tomb near Church of St John in Wilderness

A giant mummy measuring 7 feet 10 inches was found in an ancient tomb uncovered during restoration near St John in the Wilderness. The mummy was re interred in the tomb after discovery.

Church of St. John-in the- Wilderness

Tax gasoline for all uses urged by North American conference

The North American Gasoline Tax conference in Columbus ended its three day session endorsing a plan to tax all gasoline including industrial and stationary engine use and highway vehicles. The resolution proposes a bill to fund state coffers if legislatures approve.

Columbus U.P

Untaxed gasoline revenue highlighted in state budget

A historical notice reports thousands of dollars from gasoline sales that were previously untaxed, signaling a shift in tax collection and revenue potential for the state. The brief notes the amount in thousands and frames it as a policy adjustment with fiscal implications.

Enjoy Picnic by Salem Methodist Class

Salem Oct 5 The Young People's class of the Salem M E Sunday school with teacher motor to Rutland Sunday for a picnic at Rutland picnic ground. Afternoon spent on discussion of the Sunday school lesson. Members listed include Delores Lohse Edith Pollard Dorcas Parry Grace Wilson Vivian Wilkes Neta Brandenburg Chester Wilson Everet Wilson Wilford McDonald Kenneth Wilkes and teacher Mrs John McDonald.

Salem Salem M. E Rutland Delores’ Lohse Edith Pollard Dorcas Parry Grace Wilson Vivian Wilkes Neta Brandenberg Chester Wilson Everet Wilson Wilford McDonald Kenneth Wilkes John McDonald

Glouster PTA Provides Books for Needy Students

The Glouster Parent-Teacher Association supplied books to students unable to purchase them. Local officials praised the program and thanked donors for supporting literacy in the community.

Books Loaned by Glouster P T A Help Pupils

Through the Glouster Parent Teacher Association books are supplied to pupils who cannot buy them. The books are loaned and may be purchased later. if not, they are returned for use next year. Mrs Zern Cunningham remains in serious condition after multiple operations at Mt Carmel hospital in Columbus.

Glouster Parent- Teacher Association Zern Cunningham Columbus Mt. Carmel Hospital Cunningham

Glouster to Meet Chauncey in Friday Football Game

Glouster high school faces Chauncey high school Friday afternoon at Chauncey grounds. A large delegation of football fans is expected to accompany the Glouster team.

Glouster Glouster High School Chauncey High School Chauncey Grounds Chauncey

Examinations Set for 26 State Posts on October 18 and 19

The state civil service commission issues a bulletin calling examinations for 26 positions including superintendent of the Orient institution for feeble minded statistician for the office of the secretary of state and physicians for various state institutions.

State Civil Service Commission Orient Institution Secretary of State

Giant's mummy found in ancient English tomb

Exmouth England reports a discovery of a mummy in a historic English tomb suggesting knowledge of mummification among ancient Britons. The find broadens understanding of prehistoric burial practices and links to Egyptian methods.

Exmouth Britain

Glouster Fan Attends World Series Opener in Pittsburgh

Glouster sends at least one supporter to Pittsburgh for the World Series opener. T. A. Noon, a fuel inspector for the N Y C, made a business trip to attend Tuesday's game and planned to remain for the start of the series.

Glouster Pittsburgh T. A. Noon

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Mink

Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery after services at the Maplewood home conducted by Rev. A Y Willcox. Mrs. Mink, 71, leaves her husband and three stepchildren Mrs. C A Beal of this city Mrs. Williams of Athens and F W Mink of Oakland California.

Kiwanis Sing at Farmers Institute Session

Kiwanis club Tuesday night featured a group song during a session led by Song Leader er LeFavor. The Rev. Roberts of the Church of Christ sang two solos as the agricultural committee arranged plans for a Farmers Institute at Trimble Glouster.

Glouster Er LeFavor Kiwanis Club Roberts Church of Christ

Asthma Remedy Promoted by Anderson McCoy Labs

An Ohio physician based in Highland markets a prescription asthma remedy named Asmara after 18 years of research. The ad claims local use created national demand and offers a questionnaire to tailor prescriptions. Write for details from Anderson McCoy Laboratories.

Anderson-McCoy Laboratories Highland Ohio

Kiwanis Group Plans At Farmers Institute Meeting

Kiwanis members will attend the farmers institute held with Trimble Grange next week and the local club is expected to have strong representation. The attendance prize was awarded by R. G. Webber to A. H. Chute. One visitor, Kiwanian Beatty of Xenia, was present at the meeting.

Farmers’ Institute Trimble Grange R. G. Webber A. H. Chute Kiwanian Beatty Xenia

Mrs Lucy Fawcett Returns Home To Spring Street

Mrs. Lucy Fawcett spent the summer at New Matamoras with Mr and Mrs G E May and has now returned to the city to reside with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John B Elliott on Spring Street.

Lucy Fawcett New Matamoras G. E. May John B. Elliott Spring Street

Mrs Stirl McClelland and Mrs Kurtzman Visit Columbus Guests

Mrs Stirl McClelland and Mrs iq Kurtzman traveled to Columbus on Tuesday to be hosted by Mr and Mrs Donald Figgins.

Stirl McClelland Iq Kurtzman Columbus Donald Figgins

New MELLO-GLO Face Powder Hits the Market

An ad touts MELLO GLO a new French Process powder that minimizes pores and keeps makeup longer. It promises a pure fine texture for a peachy look and youthful complexion for women, urging readers to buy Marvelous new powder today.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Logan Festival Murray City Hocking County Mioioin Mio Gioio Mie and Kor Jewelry Whrist Jacobs Jeweler Optometrist Pythians Hocking Valley Knights of Pythians Featherolf Sesee Struble Athens County Report Tax Conference Young People’s Salem Methodist Sunday School Hare Party Parent-Teacher Association Giant Logan Ohio Zane Grey of the Forest Jack Holt Georgia Gilberts BnAy Ie T. A Mink Funeral Maplewood Agricultural Committee Trimble Columbia Universal Pictual Zenner Oo Isaac Wilson Chauncey, Ohio Outfitters Majestic King Vidor Charlie Murray Life of Riley Zenners Southeastern Ohio The D. Zenner Company Tomach
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