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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1928

Page

10

State Aid Meeting Seeks to Finance Weak Districts

Logan report from Athens shows Hocking County representatives J. W. Coleman and Newton Spencer at a statewide superintendents meeting. Discussion focused on using state aid to fund weaker districts, including rehabilitation of finances, with $500,000 approved and ready, and $900,000 more expected by December 1.

Logan Hocking County Athens J. W. Coleman Newton Spencer Education Department State Department

Logan Churches Help Drive Hocking County Red Cross Fund

Despite not meeting the Hocking County quota for the Florida and West Indies Red Cross relief drive, Logan reports $675 in donations. Contributions include Trinity Lutheran Church $10, Enterprise United Brethren $4.45, Rockbridge United Brethren $5.20, Gibisonville United Brethren $1.60, and gifts from several individuals totaling $14.05.

Logan Hocking County Florida and West Indies Enterprise United Brethren Church Rockbridge

Miss Lutz Speaks At Red Cross Meet

Miss Margaret Lutz executive secretary of the Hocking County Red Cross spoke at a regional Cam bridge meeting. She outlined how the local chapter created the first joint social service committee to address unemployment and described health work junior Red Cross programs in schools and first aid for students. The event highlighted continued service for veterans and home service expansion for civilians and families.

Logan Hocking County The Red Cross Cambridge Margaret Lutz Frances Simpson Lutz United States National

Jury Takes Up Wire Theft Case in Logan

After an all day session the jury received the case of Ernest Evans of Sand Run charged with stealing copper wire worth 60 dollars from a nearby coal mine. Judge Whitcraft appointed A R McBroom to defend him as Evans lacked funds. Prosecution rested on evidence by Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn. Evans is joined by his brother William and wife Nettie awaiting similar charges next week. The jurors sworn include Anna Sinnott Emma Ward and nine others.

Joe Farbearn William Evans Nettie Evans Ernest Evans

Three Plead Guilty Not Guilty Bonds Set in Logan

Judge A M Ellinger heard pleas of not guilty from James Finnefrock John Kinney and William Bell on liquor related charges in Logan on Monday Their hearings are scheduled for Saturday Finnefrock and Bell face counts of operating a motor vehicle under liquor influence with bonds at 200 each Kinney pled to intoxication with bond 100 Deputies Joe Farbearn and L F Hammond arrested them Sunday.

Joe Farbearn L. F. Hammond

Stranger Box Held by Logan Man After Black Snake Find

John Fickel found a large black snake inside an oblong box covered with wire netting on Front Street in Logan on October 17. He took the box to his garage and is holding it for any owner to claim. It likely fell from a passing car and was not noticed at the time.

Logan John Fickel Front Street

Homecoming for Logan Legionnaires After Convention

Ewald Schmitter commander of the Logan Post of the American Legion and Frank Harden a former Ohio Legion band member returned from the national convention in San Antonio Texas. They praised a warm reception by southern hosts and noted Hot Springs plans for the 1930 convention. Miss Florence Bort Logan auxiliary member attended as Southeastern Ohio district delegate. her convention report will be shared at the Cambridge district meeting this month.

Logan Ewald Schmitter American Legion Frank Harden Ohio Legion San Antonio Texas Southland Hot Springs Florence Bort Auxiliary Ohio Cambridge

Identity shed light on Dingus escape from Columbus

In solving his identity the chief learned that Dingus had escaped from Columbus only after contacting several state institution heads.

Dingus Columbus

Dingus Identified as Escaped Columbus State Patient

W D Dingus was arrested by Chief James Thomas in Logan on Friday. He has been identified as an escaped patient from Columbus State Hospital and was returned there. He refused to aid local police.

Logan W. D. Dingus James Thomas Columbus State Hospital

Three Men Arrested for Game Law Violations in Ohio

GLOUSTER Oct 17 Game Protector B T LeFever reports three men arrested this week for game law violations two from Meigs County and one from Burr Oak. Dwight Hatfield Burr Oak was fined 25 dollars and costs for hunting without a license and 10 dollars and costs for trespassing on a game refuge. Two Meigs County men faced two charges trapping muskrats with 25 dollar fines and costs and hunting without a license with 25 dollars and costs each.

Glouster B. T. LeFever Burr Oak Meigs County Dwight Hatfield

Stone Family Reunion Brings 26 Relatives Together

A Stone family reunion gathered 26 relatives and friends at the home of Mary A. Stone and Adisa M. Elliott in Hockingport on Sunday October 14. Attendees included Albert Kilian and family from Zanesville, Delbert Eiselstein with Cecil from Pomeroy, Dana Moore and children from Bashan, Sullivan Circle family from Racine, Anna A. Copenhaver of Parkersburg, Dana Bookman with daughters from Buchtel, George Genheimer and daughter Betty Lou of Middleport, and Myrta Adams of Hockingport. Dinner was cafeteria style and plans for next year were discussed.

Stone Mary A. Stone Adisa M. Elliott Hockingport Albert Kilian Dorothy Donald Zanesville Delbert Eiselstein Cecil Pomeroy

Blast location near Mine No 281 found in woods

Guards at Mine No 281 report locating the dynamite charge set off about a mile from the mine in a tree fork on a hill. The blast was heard in Glouster and caused only tree damage with no injuries after late Monday night exchanges between guards and trespassers.

Glouster

Marry Sunday Harry Trasin and Gertrude Steinberg

Harry Trasin of Glouster and Miss Gertrude Steinberg of Cincinnati were married Sunday at 5 PM at the bride's parents home in Cincinnati. The couple left for a trip through the East and will reside in Glouster after November 1 while Mr. Trasin works with Trasin Brothers in the city.

Glouster Harry Trasin Gertrude Steinberg Cincinnati Benjamin Steinberg Trasin Trasin Brothers

Glouster P T A to Meet at High School Thursday

Glouster Ohio October 17 The Glouster Parent Teacher Association will hold its regular October meeting on Thursday at 3 o clock in room 5 of the High School Building. Mrs F E Roberts is in charge. Delegates report on the recent state convention in Athens.

Glouster Parent-Teacher Association F. E. Roberts Athens

Ford Against Liquor And Is For Hoover

SOUTH SUDBURY Mass Oct 17 Henry Ford favors Herbert Hoover for president saying prohibition and prosperity are linked and because Hoover supports prohibition. Ford voiced his view while vacationing at the Wayside Inn.

South Sudbury Mass U.P Henry Ford Herbert Hoover Wayside Inn

Beaded vestee dress with plaited back and V neck design

This pattern describes a deep vestee dress with split-curve front finish, left side front plaits, and back panel plaits. It offers a V neckline with optional tie or binding, slenderizing lines, and color options in black or navy with light trimming. Sized 38 through 54 inches bust, yardage given for a 46 inch size.

Maire

New MELIO.GLO Face Powder Debuts in Youth Shade

The new French process MELLO-GLO face powder promises long wear and moisture resistance. It improves skin appearance, resists perspiration, and minimizes the appearance of pores, according to Zenner Company advertising.

D. Zenner Company Society Brand

Dress Width at Hem with Plaits 2 Yards Tied

Pattern offered by mail upon receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamps. Address details provided for request, with the dress trim described as having a lower-edge width of two yards and extending plaits.

Christian Education Meeting Planned at Athens Church

A Thursday Christian Education conference for men women and youth will convene at Athens Presbyterian Church. Rev A Y Wilcox said Rev Dr George P Horst of Chicago will lead with sessions open to the public. The program includes devotions and talks on improving church education with local leaders leading discussions.

Athens Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox George P. Horst Chicago Board of Christian Education W. S. Gamertsfelder Athens Presbytery of A. B. Sias

Evansville Woman Praises Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

Mrs Victron N Scurensxer of 44 Hazel Avenue Evansville Indiana writes grateful note praising Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for reviving her energy Becky sees friends and husband noting improvement after twelve bottles and urges other run down women to try the medicine.

Evansville Ind Lydia E. Pinkham Victron N. Scurensxer Hazel Avenue Evansville, Indiana

Presbyterian Education Meeting Plans Programs and Talks

Religious education topics fill a church agenda with papers by Rev. James Verburg and Prof. Horace Houf. Miss Genevieve Chase discusses women’s responsibility in Christian education. An evening fellowship dinner follows with Rev. Walter C. Jones presiding.

John Lloyd Evans Neigonville Horace P. Houf Athens James A. Verburg Columbus Synod of Ohio Presbyterian Church Genevieve Chase Board of Christian Education Christian Education Horst Walter C. Jones Pomeroy

Conference closes with sermons by Verburg and Horst

Rev Verburg and Dr Horst conclude the session with a talk on The Responsibility of Men for the Program of the Church. Participating churches include Alexander Athens Berea Carthage Logan Nelsonville New England and New Plymouth.

Verburg Horst Alexander Athens Berea Carthage Logan Nelsonville New England New Plymouth

Farmer Marion Kaley Escapes Barn Fire Jumping 24 Feet

In Kenton on October 17 Marion Kaley, a farmer, was trapped by a barn fire started while gathering eggs. He leaped 24 feet from the loft door to escape, suffering burns to his hands and face as he ripped off his burning coat.

Kenton U.2 Marion Kaley Here

Leister Golf Puzzle Answer Highlights

The provided text presents a chain of rhyming words ending with CRACK. It declares the answer to today’s puzzle and lists SMART START STARK STACK SLACK CLACK CRACK as the solution sequence.

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