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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1927

Page

9

Chairmen Named for Athens County Automobile Club Drive

Chairmen for the 1927 Athens County Automobile Club membership drive have been announced. Each will select six to ten members to form their committees and report to L. B. McCune, general secretary, with work to be completed by tomorrow afternoon.

Athens County Automobile Club H. N. Burgett F. D. Forsythe Bankers F. W. Cone W. E. Coe Alex Moore F. W. Bush M. E. Chatley A. K E. Whaley S. M. Johnson J. L. Henry L. B. McCune

Campaign drive schedule outlined for officials

The chairman of the drive plans actions by tomorrow evening. Captain H. N. Burgett spent today in Nelsonville and Glouster organizing drives. Tomorrow W. FE Coe and W. E. Moler with Captain Burgett will visit Guysville and Coolville to begin campaigning in that area.

H. N. Burgett Nelsonville Glouster W. Fe, Coe W. E. Moler Burgett Guysville Coolville

New Cafeteria at High School Proves Successful

The new high school cafeteria, led by Miss Ruth Geisen, serves an average of 30 people daily. On Tuesday 22 High boys dined, planning weekly lunches. Menu includes macaroni and cheese, scalloped corn, ham or raisin sandwiches, jello and whipped cream, milk available at each meal. Prices: hot dishes 10 cents, dessert 10 cents, sandwiches 5 cents. Half portions of hot vegetables 5 cents. Mrs Clutter hired as cook. lunches open to all connected with the schools.

Geisen Clutter Jas

Pupils In Secret Groups Not Punishable In Ohio

Columbus October 13. The Ohio Attorney General ruled that a public school pupil who forms joins or belongs to a secret society that includes non pupils cannot be punished under the state law banning secret organizations in schools. He said the law targets only secret organizations composed of pupils.

Columbus Ohio Edward C. Turner J. L. Clifton Turner

Seniors of Ohio University Elect Officers

Joseph Pitts of Elmira New York was elected president of the Ohio University senior class of 1928 by five votes. Helen Burson of Athens won the vice presidency by thirty one votes over Boyd Simmons. Paul Byres of Cleveland was elected secretary by five votes over Emmet Dudley. Carl Carston became treasurer with three more votes than Dudley Foster. Pitts is a Delta Tau Delta member and Ohio University football team manager.

Ohio University Joseph Pitts Elmira New York Fine Arts Pitts Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Mrianna Bing Athens Helen Burson Boyd Simmons Wadsworth Paul Byres Cleveland Emmet Dudley Zanesville Carl Carston Dudley Foster Lakevyood

Peterson's Ointment touted for itching skin relief

The advertisement claims Peterson's Ointment heals itching skin and sore ulcers and chafing. It targets millions as a mighty healing power and notes availability from all druggists for 35 cents.

Peterson

Baby Born to Wife of Missing Dallas Spirit Pilot

Mrs. Willam P. Erwin gave birth to a six pound boy yesterday after her husband, the missing pilot of the mono plane Dallas Spirit, vanished in the Pacific while searching for the missing Dole race fliers. Mother and baby were reported doing nicely.

Pacific Ocean Dallas Tex Willam P. Erwin

Turner Dies in Columbus After Long Illness

Charles Turner 68, former Barlow resident, died at his daughter Mrs. Jessie Shoemaker’s Columbus home after years of illness. Funeral Thursday at Barlow Methodist Church with burial in Barlow cemetery. Survived by daughter in Columbus and son Harry Turner of Barlow Township.

Marietta Charles ‘Turner Barlow Jessie Shoemaker Columbus Barlow Methodist Church Barlow Cemetery Turner Harry Turner Barlow Township

Banks Condition Called by Comptroller Today

Washington October 13 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks as of October 1.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency Today

Treasury to Adopt New Method of Computing in 1928

The treasury plans a new method for estimating government revenues for the 1929 budget. Capital assets and current income will be estimated separately with capital asset receipts excluded from computing revenue. Officials say capital asset revenues will aid public debt reduction and trigger tax reductions as debt falls.

Washington U.P Treasury Budget Bureau

Pile Relief Pill Guarantee by Dr Leonhardt

Hem Rold tablets claim fast relief from pile misery by removing blood congestion in the lower bowel. The product promises quick safe action in stubborn cases with a money back guarantee through The Cline Pharmacy and druggists nationwide.

Dr. Leonhardt Cline Pharmacy Company

Omission of War Costs Threatens 1929 Surplus

The article notes that excluding war expenses from calculations would erase most or all surplus in 1929, highlighting the fiscal strain and the fragile balance of the year's budget.

Coughing Spell Fatal for Woman in Milleraport and Death of Farmer

On a porch in Milleraport Mrs. James Balthaser, 48, died after a coughing spell caused a hemorrhage before aid could arrive. Nearby, Isaac E. Wolf, 66, a prominent farmer near Bremen, died of heart failure while seated on his own porch. Canton notes a military item following.

New Lexington James Balthaser Milleraport Isaac E. Wolf Bremen

Dedication of New State Armory Set for November 11

The armory committee of the Chamber of Commerce announced a parade and a reception for military units and state officials, with Governor A. V. Donahey as chief features of the dedication ceremony on November 11.

A. V. Donahey State Armory The Chamber of Commerce

Dangerous Varicose Veins Treatment Ad Promises Relief

An old advertorial touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a cure for varicose veins urging readers to obtain an original two ounce bottle from a druggist and apply twice daily. The claim states veins will shrink to normal size and even hemorrhoids are relieved. it notes broad pharmacy availability.

Moone

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