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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1928

Page

6

Raygers Addition petition seeks new sidewalks in district

Logan October 11 Raygers Addition citizens file a petition with the City Council asking for new sidewalks in the district. The council took no definite action beyond reading the petition while most property owners in the area signed. The report also notes street repairs for the South Logan addition and a four inch water line extension on South High Street. Mayor J P Rochester reported September fees fines and costs totaling 1410 dollars.

Logan Raygers Addition South Logan Addition

Logan delegation attends Ohio Welfare Conference in Columbus

In Columbus this week a Logan group attends the Ohio Welfare Conference and its preceding institute. Miss Margaret Lutz, Mrs Cora N Brown, Mrs Frances Simpson and Robert W Lang will lead or assist in institute work including administration advanced child welfare advanced social work and recreation. Brown and Lutz hold welfare program offices.

Logan Columbus Ohio Welfare Institute Margaret Lutz The Red Cross Cora N. Brown Frances Simpson Robert W. Lang Lutz Brown Simpson Lang

Last Musketeers Mourn Fellow Lieutenant in Arkansas Funeral

Lieutenant Irvin Woodring, famed as the last of the army’s Three Musketeers, stood beside the open grave of Lt. W. L. Cornelius at a Smith Arkansas ceremony. Woodring and Cornelius crashed in mid air at San Diego and Woodring survived by parachute. Earlier Lt. Williams, the third musketeer, had died during stunts in Los Angeles.

Irvin Woodring Army W. L. Cornelius For Smith, Ark Woodring Cornelius San Diego Calif Williams Los Angeles

Zeppelins Passage Over Besancon to Lyons

Passerby reports a Graft Zeppelin flying over Besancon early this morning then heading southwest past Beaume Les Dames toward Lyons.

Besancon France Montbeliacd Beaume Les Dames Lyons

Logan to Hold Court for Two Weeks Starting October 13

Beginning October 13 court sessions will run two weeks in Logan with indicted defendants who have not pleaded guilty to be tried. Civil actions start October 15 with Sinks vs Union Furnace Clay Company and others heard by Judge Whitcraft, plus a jury trial for Nash Phelps vs Industrial Commission of Ohio. Criminal dockets list multiple Ohio cases through October 25.

Sinks Union Furnace Clay Company Rarick William E.cable Cable Nash Phelps The Industrial Commission of Ohio Hocking County State of Ohio Ernest Evans State J of Ohio Jesse Rosser Harry Maugins James Valentine Reuben Lindsey Lawrence Wollett William Evans Nettie Evans

Anderson backs old age pension in Eagles talk

Stark County legislator James Anderson told Athens Eagles that the Fraternal Order of Eagles backed old age pension laws tested in seven states and enacted in twelve others, with Ohio considering a bill this winter. He argued 70 plus residents who lived in Ohio 15 years and married for at least six months should receive a $1 daily pension to reduce infirmary costs.

Fraternal Order of Eagles James Anderson Stark County Ohio Athens Anderson

Al Smith Holds Hoover on Lap in Pasadena

Al Smith of Pasadena California sits with 16 month old Herbert Hoover on his knee holding the child on his lap. Herbert is the son of A E Hoover and his wife who live across the street from Smith. Hoover's parents are Democrats while Smith is a staunch Republican.

al Smith Hoover Mrs. Hoover Herbert

Dinner for Twenty-Nine Women at Logan Club Meeting

Twenty-nine members of the Business and Professional Women's Club gathered at Mrs. Belle Hyson’s home in Logan for a dinner meeting. After a brief business session, the entertainment committee took over with two humorous readings by guest Miss Ann Iles, followed by a Bingo game and awards to Helen Mant er, Mabel Simms, Leviolet Reddick, Helen Sater, Margaret Parker, and Miss Iles.

Mayor Rochester Injured With Child On Fall at Rockhouse

Logan report says Mayor J. P. Rochester slipped down an embankment to the cave while visiting with Mrs. Rochester and Mrs. Gerald Stockdale. He suffered minor head and left arm injuries, while 27 month old Marie Stockdale escaped unharmed.

Science Club Elects Officers at Ohio University Meeting

The Science Club of Ohio University will meet at 7 p m October 13 at the home of Dr and Mrs W S Copeland North Hill. The agenda includes the annual officer election. Prof E R Wallace will present Orchard Surveys and Prof O E McClure will discuss Atomic Structure and Radiation.

Science Club of Ohio University W. S. Copeland North Hill E. R. Wallace O. E. McClure

Detectives hold Watson in Wieczorek murder case

Buffalo detectives hold Harry Watson, ally of escaped Pittsburgh convict Paul Jaworski, in custody as the Pittsburgh suspect remains jailed in Cleveland on charges linked to the murder of Patrolman Anthony Wieczorek.

Cleveland U.P Buffalo N. Y Harry Watson Paul Jaworski Pittsburgh Anthony Wieczorek

Keeps You Youthful with Olive Tablets by Dr Edwards

Keep looking young by keeping liver and bowels active. Dr Edwards Ohio physician developed olive oil based tablets as a safe calomel substitute to cleanse the liver and bowels. Olive Tablets, known for their olive color, sell for 30 cents a box and claim to restore natural buoyancy.

Edwards Ohio

Chicago Looks for More Beer Trouble

Chicago deputy commissioner of detectives sent six squads into the South Side Beer Belt on reports of muscling in by rival beer runners. The term refers to gangsters invading territory to force saloonkeepers to buy from competing beer syndicates.

Chicago U.P John Stege

Young Ex Soldier Slain by Officer in Cleveland

Charles Bednar 28 an ex service man was shot and killed after a struggle with Patrolman Michael Wallace in Cleveland Bednar reportedly leaped at the officer in the dark his brother Joseph said he had been ill mentally and this was believed to have inspired the attack on Wallace

Cleveland U.P Charles Bednar Michael Wallace Bednar Joseph Wallace

Cemetery Lot Sale Offers 5 Percent Discount

Cemetery lots available for sale beginning at one o clock. All unsold for the day may be purchased with a 5 percent discount. After that day no discount. Association also offers stone burial vaults at about half the cost of steel vaults. A F Potter president C Bean secretary.

Dr. Frank Brown To Speak Across Ohio Churches

The Rev. Dr. Frank Lawrence Brown of Columbus, president of the Ohio Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church, will preach Sunday morning in Pennsville Sunday afternoon at Mt. Olive and Sunday evening at Stoutsville. He will attend the Zanesville district meeting at Pennsville on Tuesday, chaired by Rev. O. E. Ford. Evangelism and youth involvement in church work will be discussed, with attendees from Southeastern Ohio expected.

Columbus Frank Lawrence Brown Ohio Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church Pennsville Mt. Olive Stoutsville Zanesville O. E. Ford Ohio

Epilepsy Remedy Claims Cure For Stubborn Fits

New York reports a new remedy that stops the most stubborn epilepsy fits without harm or habit formation. Readers may obtain a free booklet by sending their name to NURO SOLLRATORIES Dept 591 509 Fifth Ave New York City.

New York N. Y Fifth Ave New York City

Bartlett Man Is Heavily Fined

Marietta October 11 Rolla Cozzens of near Bartlett was arrested after sheriff’s men searched his home and found over four gallons of whisky and beer. He allegedly had been handling liquor and hid his liquor as officers closed in. Arraigned before Judge Thomas he pleaded guilty to a possession charge and was fined $300 plus costs.

Marietta Rolla Cozzens Bartlett Cozzens Thomas

Athens to Represent at Pomeroy Bridge Dedication

Athens Chamber members at Hotel Berry weekly meeting report invitation for 35 cars to attend the November 12 dedication of the new Ohio River bridge at Pomeroy. The group votes to coordinate with civic associations and commends the PTA for a successful convention. Membership in the Ohio Chamber of Commerce is referred to the local committee.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Berry Nelsonsville Clarence M. Gill Athens Ohio River Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Athens Council Parent Teacher Association Ohio National Congress of Parents and Teachers Ohio Chamber of Commerce Department of Organization Affairs Athens Group

Chiang Kai-shek Installed as China's President

General Chiang Kai-shek was inaugurated President of China marking the first unified central government in seven years of republican history. He assumes leadership as Shanghai reports the historic event on October 10.

Shanghai U.P Chiang Kai-Shek China

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Raygers Potter and Maple Streets Junction City John Dicken Joe Farbearn Hocking Valley Guthrie Corner Court Carpenter Sts Mardis S. K. Mardis Athens County RADIO Pasadena, Calif Herbert Hoover Tle Herbert Is Mr. and A. E. Hoover al. al Smith Business and Professional Women's Club Rochester Science Club Jawarski Pal Theatre “Daaxy Mutual Home and Savings Association Majestic Theatre Obregon Alvaro Obregon Jose Leon Toral Alexander Union Cemetery Association Hebbardsville Frank Brown Hallowe'en Party Variety Store S. Court St Kayser Style Shop New China E. Paul Cotton Security Bank Bldg Athens, Ohio Chola Coca-Cola Bottling Works South Court Street
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