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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1928
Page
10
B F Yoakum, chairman of Empire Bond and Mortgage Co, submits a marketing plan to wheat cooperatives that could extend to other farm commodities. He calls for a general farm marketing plan with producer controlled stabilization corporations for each standard product.
Herbert Hoover headlines a coast-to-coast radio program from Madison Square Garden on WJZ and WEAF. The address airs at 8:30 pm ET with sign off at 9:45 pm, shifting WEAF and WJZ schedules and replacing the usual Monday WEAF lineup.
In Logan on October 22, a contested vote for the Hocking County Agricultural Society directors prompts claims the election held Saturday was likely illegal. The tally lists Jacob Klinger C W Woods Goss Inboden Sherman Poling and Charles G Wright as winners, aligned with the board’s long time faction. Reported irregularities include 55 last minute tickets versus 24 sold during the season, prompting an investigation into their source and late appearance.
Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown oversees mailing application blanks for free license plates to state, county and city officials for public owned cars. Open season dates for game and hunting licenses are listed, with general election forecasts in Ohio. Governor Donahey, Admiral Sissons, and fall activities add detail to a bustling capital. A Broadwell School benefit sociable is announced for Wednesday.
Logan Oct 22 Mast Restaurants defeated the Marion Indians 19 points in the third quarter with strong line play and passing drives. Mudrie led Logan scoring with a 14 yard pass and a 4 yard run, while Longley added key scores and leads. Marion struggled without Jim Thorpe and failed to score, despite late attempts and a fumble recovery near the goal.
George Durant and son Walter visited in Columbus while Mrs. C. O. Myers left for Billings after three weeks with her sister who was injured in an auto wreck near Circle Hill. Otterbein Guild held a masquerade with guests, gifts for bride Mrs. Clarence Struble, and a luncheon at Miss Arnetta Rawson’s home.
The Rev Dr A Y Wilcox delivered a Sunday evening sermon on The Well Rounded Life focusing on balance among spirit intellect and the physical. He cited Princeton athlete Robert E Spears as an exemplar, praising his mind body and spiritual devotion and urging emulation of Jesus who grew in wisdom stature and favor.
Logan October 22 covers laid at Easterling Clubhouse with Mrs Frank Harden and Mrs Cline ton Webb hosting the Merry Makers Club. Twenty five attendees played bridge and the high scorers were Mrs Roy Ruble and Mrs Harry Smith among members, with Mrs Clair Abell among guests.
In Cincinnati a 100 lap race at the Coney Island dirt track ended when Earl Calvin of Indianapolis 23 drove a Chevrolet special with steering failure causing a fatal crash as he tried to bail out near the final three miles. About 2,000 spectators witnessed the tragedy.
Ernest Golenbinski of Toledo, an escapist from Boys Industrial School at Lancaster, was arrested in Rockbridge after a Sunday midnight break in at Forest filling station. A shot was fired by the owner. Golenbinski surrendered and was jailed in Hocking County. He said he had been at the Lancaster institution three and a half months. Two school officers came to Logan to reclaim him.
Lancaster October 22 Coroner W H Eck expected to return a verdict of suicide in the death of Clarence Blosser a 21 year old Bremen farmer found dead with a bullet wound in his head inside his automobile The weapon was his own gun and robbery or murder theories were dismissed as unlikely by the coroner based on missing items.
Babe Ruth and Gene Tunney join the Smith-Robinson Sports Committee backing the Democratic national ticket in New York. Other members include Knute Rockne Tony Lazzeri Sam Mandell Joe McCarthy and Walter Eckersall heads the committee with Maureen Orcutt and Johnny Farrell also listed.
Mayor Alex Moore reported an unusually calm Home Coming with crowds of cars and pedestrians and no arrests. Police noted the celebration proceeded lawfully, with everyone enjoying dances serenades and gatherings without incidents or injuries.
Mae Martin promotes Diamond Dyes for affordable home color upgrades. A package of 80 dyes revives faded curtains and textiles, tinting spreads and runners. The Color Craft guide offers dollar-saving home tips, free by mail from Mae Martin at Diamond Burlington Vermont.
Bennie Friedmans National League Wolverines crushed the New York Giants 28 to 0 in Detroit. Friedman added a spectacular 58 yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
An inquest began today into the death of Blackburn Esterline, assistant United States solicitor general, who was struck by an elevator in the Department of Justice Building last night in Washington.
Philadelphia police Captain James H. Ellison, under fire in a graft inquiry, suffered a mental and physical collapse after hours of questioning by District Attorney John A. Monaghan. He was found wandering in disarray and expected to be released today from the Psychopathic Ward of Philadelphia General Hospital.
Dyspeptics can ease stomach trouble with a good alkaline Bisulated Magnesia. A little after meals neutralizes excess acid, stops souring, breaks up gas, and ends indigestion. Sold by Cline's Pharmacy and druggists with a money back guarantee.
The note presents the solution to today’s Letter Golf puzzle listing words DEAR SEAR SEAS SETS SITS SIRS as the answer.
Chicago rupture specialist E. J. Meinhardt will visit the Chancellor Hotel Parkersburg West Virginia on October 24 and 26 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. He claims the Rupture Shield retains the rupture and can close openings in about ten days with no understraps and can be worn while bathing. Only gentlemen invited at this time with later arrangements for women and children.
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