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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1926
Page
12
The Republican executive committee altered Saturday events with a 2 PM meeting at the courthouse auditorium in Logan. Speakers include Clint Cole Paul M Herbert and Walter S Barrett. They will speak at Carbon Hill at 4 30 PM and Murray City at 7 30 PM, with Haydenville canceled.
Logan October 22 Judge Worstell cont extends case Casto versus Murphy for $10 610 damages to November 18 after counsel fail to appear noting they did not receive notice mailed by Newton Spencer clerk of courts Casto, ill for weeks, was assisted to courtroom by relatives.
In Logan on Wednesday woodworkers defeated clayworkers 2 568 to 2 427. J Columber led the losers with 212 in his final game while Brandt posted 210 for the evening. Results listing members and scores follow.
Logan residents reported a new girls club formed during a meeting at the home of Misses Florence and Manon Powers on War fer avenue. Officers elected include KatMeen Juergensmeter as president Elizabeth Schrader as vice president Florence Powers as secretary treasurer and Mary Mc Gonacle as assistant secretary.
A Walnut street home hosted a pleasant Sunday birthday gathering for Laff McMarrow who turned 77. Dinner honors included Mr. and Mrs. Easterday of Columbus, Mrs. C. F. Karns and children of Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Co W Barnes and children, and Will McMarrow and his daughter from Logan.
In Logan on October 22 the will of W P Myers was read in probate court. The bulk of the estate goes to niece Ella Reuscher Groveport and nephew John Myers Spencer Ind. Blanche England Logan also receives a share. Executor D M Soliday Logan qualified with a $20000 bond. Estate value estimated at $10000. Will drawn December 10 1923 with witnesses D E Harsh and Rolland Bright.
A schedule of events for the Logan American Legion post was mailed to one member. Key items include box social at 6 p.m. October 2 at the Legion hall, officer elections at 2 p.m. November 7, annual supper at 6 p.m. November 7, anniversary sermon at 7 p.m. November 7 at the Methodist church, and Armistice Day parade at 7 p.m. November 11.
James Schaal of South Bloomingville was injured Tuesday when he tried to crank an automobile. The effort backfired, breaking his right forearm and he was treated at Cherrington hospital Thursday. In Logan the same day, cars owned by Okey Pierpont and Ray Truax collided near Keynes mill on Front street. no injuries were reported and Pierpont's bumper and spare tire were damaged.
Prosecutor Eugene Wright and Superintendent J. W. Coleman spoke at a Logan Parent-Teacher meeting at the Ball School on Wednesday evening. Several residents and visitors were mentioned, including W. T. Poling, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Fillis visiting Logan, Rev. Jerome Sanford of Roseville visiting family here, and other locals such as George Anthony, Joshua Mettler, Charles Eaton, and Charles Young who spent time in Athens and nearby areas.
A resident of Badger Minnesota describes severe itching from a skin disease that began on the leg. After trying Resinol Ointment the relief was immediate and complete after several applications. The testimonial also notes success using Resinol Soap and Ointment for blackheads and pimples.
An advertisement touts a hair dressing called Wave and Sheen by Finn Wallace. It promises glossy curls without a dresser, claiming rapid beauty results and a money back guarantee if it fails, urging readers to try the product today.
After a six year lapse two Methodist churches resume services with Rev. Orvie R. Kelley of Athens as renting minister. Services alternate weekly on the first and third Sundays at Jerseyville 11 am and Pleasanton 9:15 am with Sunday schools at 10 am and 9:30 am. Epworth League organized at both churches.
A man identified as Mr Curran died yesterday at the wheel of his machine from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. A police note found in the machine’s bottom, not disclosed, led investigators to believe the death may have been a personal safety matter.
Five top radio features listed for Saturday include WEAF and HOOK UP with 13 stations at 9 p m EST Walter Damrosch leads the New York symphony orchestra in a broadcast prime time performance.
William H. Curran, 50, a longtime hardware merchant in Corning and Columbus resident, was murdered in Columbus. Police declined to release further details as investigators probe the case.
An advert describes applicator attachee to cork for Heet as a topical pain reliever. It claims instant penetrative heat eases pain across joints and muscles, reduces stiffness, soothes soreness, and does not stain or irritate skin. Priced at 60 cents at drug stores.
Two big trucks and a touring car hauled provisions to a Haydenville family on Wednesday. The gifts came from the Hunter Street Lutheran congregation and friends to aid a father injured in a railroad accident and hospitalized in Columbus after arm surgery, while the mother and five children receive care at Haydenville.
Vern Robinett a 25 year old clerk of Mill Field and Kathryn Rizer a 14 year old telephone operator of Logan were married with the Rev J KR Fields officiating. The couple are the children of Mr and Mrs Charles Robinett and Mr and Mrs William Rizer respectively.
Many over fifty suffer from constipation and rely on laxatives daily. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin aids natural bowel movement, preventing headache dizziness biliousness and other discomforts without daily purging.
WBZ Springfield listed at 8:10 p.m. MST carries Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Serge Koussevitsky as WCX WJR Detroit 11:39 p.m. EST The Jesters. WSB Atlanta 10:45 p.m. Central Red Head club. WSM Nashville 8 p.m. Central Barn dance program.
The employment service of the Department of Labor released official investigation reports showing practically normal industrial operation across various localities in Florida.
This page five recap lists correct responses: Clara Bow for question one, Europe for two, g le ven, six for four, a three toed sloth for five, yes for six, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Chicago for seven, every ten years for nine, Rhode Island for ten.
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