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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1928

Page

2

Miss Meigs contest entries close at ten AM

The Home-Coming committee set a 10 o clock deadline for Miss Meigs contest entries. Several townships including Bedford Columbia Olive Scipio and Salem report no entries while Chester Milford Helena Radford Lebanon Mildred Durst Letart Mildred Norris Orange Rutland Mildred Whaley Sutton Clarice Maag Salisbury Elsie Hart Catherine Vodish Eunice Becht Maxine Jenkinson Genevieve Godfrey Bea Terrill Martha Hobstetter Hortense Humphrey Evelyn Howell Anna Mae Cook Mildred Joachim are listed. The Rose Hill Parent-Teacher Association hosts a schoolhouse program Thursday evening open to the public.

Pomeroy Bedford Columbia Olive Scipio Salem Chester Helena Radford Lebanon Mildred Durst Letart Mildred Norris Orange Helen Cole Rutland Mildred Whaley Sutton Clarice Maag Salisbury Elsie Hart Catherine Vodish Eunice Becht Maxine Jenkinson Genevieve Godfrey Bea Terrill Martha Hobstetter Hortense Humphrey Evelyn Howell Anna Mae Cook Mildred Joachim

Smith Warms to Battle on Atlantic Coast

Albany N Y Oct 23 With two weeks to go before voters cast Gov Alfred E Smith enjoys his last day of ease at the executive mansion and plans a Boston speech starting tomorrow at 10 am He will push the most intensive campaign of his 20 year career along the Atlantic seaboard seeking victory in eight vital states Maryland to Massachusetts The electoral split of 138 votes in those states could decide the race. without them Smith fears defeat.

Albany N. Y Alfred E. Smith Executive Mansion Boston Atlantic Seaboard Maryland Massachusetts Smith

Fight for Nebraska narrows defection to Smith praised

Lincoln Nebraska October 23 A determined fight is waged to carry Nebraska for the Democratic ticket with chances heightened by praise for Governor Alfred E Smith expressed by Senator George Torn Progressive Republican.

Nebraska Lincoln Neb Alfred E. Smith George Torn

splendid Recipe To Stop A Cough That Hangs On

An old time remedy promises fast relief for stubborn coughs and chest colds. The recipe uses Pinex and sugar syrup to create a lime based syrup that soothes inflamed membranes and helps the body expel phlegm. The guide notes ease of mixing and pleasant taste, with drugstore availability and simple preparation.

Davey to Speak in Pomeroy Saturday

Congressman Martin L. Davey. Democratic candidate for governor, will address Pomeroy at 1 p m Saturday at the courthouse after coming from Athens and before heading to Gallipolis. A Friday negro rally at Coe's Opera House Mid dletport features W A Booker of Little Rock Arkansas. Transportation to outlying districts is promised. An old timer notes the courthouse poster display of a Democratic presidential candidate is unusual since the Civil War.

Pomeroy Martin L. Davey Athens Gallipolis Coe’s Opera House Middleport The Mullen

Swisher Injured in Middleport Football Game

Jepie Swisher of the Yellow Jacket football team suffered serious back ligament damage and right side injuries in the Mari etta game. He was attended by three doctors, sent home for rest, and showed improvment with hope to return within a couple of weeks.

Middleport Jeppie” Swisher Yellow Jacket Marietta

Delegates Attend Grand Chapter Meetings in Cleveland

Mrs. Evelyn Lewis left Monday for Cleveland to attend Grand Chapter meetings as the Evangeline Chapter delegate. She is accompanied by Mrs. Lois Thomas. It notes family visits and a new birth in Columbus and Holzer Hospital updates for Mrs. Will Michael and the Simms family welcoming a second son.

Evelyn Lewis Cleveland Grand Chapter Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Lewis Lois Thomas

Mrs Hart Lyons Hosts Birthday Dinner in Middleport

Mrs Hart Lyons entertained relatives and friends Sunday for her husband's birthday. Guests came from Columbus Point Pleasant Waverly Flat Rock Millwood and Middleport. Dinner totaled 26 guests and supper 17. Mr Lyons received many gifts.

Middleport Hart Lyons Columbus Point Pleasant Waverly Flat Rock Millwood Lyons

French Girl Visits West Side School

Miss Yvonne Rabie an exchange student from Paris visited the third and fourth grades at West Side School last Friday. She described Lindberghs Paris arrival the Atlantic voyage liner pool and marionette shows. She taught French words sang songs and wrote a bilingual French English song on the board for the pupils. A further visit is planned to show French money and pictures.

West Side School Yvonne Rabie Paris France Ohio Uni Col Charles A. Lindbergh Miss Rabie Atlantic United States Rabie

Does his mother realize

A dated health promo warns that constipation dulls intellect in children and urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to cleanse bowels. It claims improved mood, appetite, growth, and a clear complexion, advising to verify the genuine product by the California name on the package.

California

All electrical home economics class at Knights of Pythias Hall

In Pomeroy on October 23 an all electrical lesson will run from 2 to 4 pm led by Mrs. Bertha Harris under Ohio Power Company auspices. A model kitchen will showcase electric cooking, menus will be presented, recipes shared, and novelties for housewives featured with Miss Thelma Phillips and Josephine Duerr as hostesses.

Case Settled Out of Court in Wiley White Non-support Suit

Judge Crow reports settlement of the State versus Wiley White in a non-support case. Warrants issued in justice courts. Ben Jackson of Langsville arrested for dog license violation and fined 20.35 dollars. Rev. Eate Romine accuses Clarence Falin and John Arms of disturbing services. Loraine Arms seeks a warrant against her husband John Arms for choking and assault.

Pomeroy Crow Wiley White Ben Jackson Langsville Eate Romine Thomas Fork Clarence Falin John Arms Loraine Arms

Adult Mission Study Class Opens in Presbyterian Church

The Middleport adult class in mission study began its session with 14 members present and additional attendees. Mrs. L. J. Heiner led the opening lesson on the topic What Next in Home Missions in the church lecture room.

Middleport The Presbyterian Church L. J. Heiner

Gypsy Treasure Hunt Read by Rufus Putnam Fourth Graders

Fourth grade girls at Rufus Putnam School staged a gypsy treasure hunt on East Hill and the grounds. Lurene Clifford and Ruth Alice Lewis found notes leading to a final cave prize of a box of lollypops shared by all. Weather drove some home. kids wore red handkerchiefs and ear rings, with mothers and teachers accompanying the outing.

Rufus Putnam Messenger Angus Putnam School East Hill Miss Jones Miss Shik Mrs. Mayer Lurene Clifford Mill Street Helen Baker East Bridge Phyllis Brammer Mary Margaret Graham Mr. Mayer Eileen Sanders Rufus Putnam Hall Janet Mackinnon Phellis Brammer Ruth

Children's slippery trip ends with safe return home

Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Mayers carried the tired and wet children home after a slide and fall. Ruth Alice Lewis was among the youngsters involved, but all returned safe and happy.

E Hill

Fourth Grade Treasure Hunt at Rufus Putman School

Students from Rufus Putman School on East Hill joined Miss Shick and Miss Jones for a note hunting walk. The fourth graders found seven notes and the third graders five, ending with Ruth Alice Lewis discovering a candy treasure box. Rain soaked them as they enjoyed the activity.

Rufus Putman East Hill Miss Shick Miss Jones Ruth Alice Lewis

Papers Denounce New Arms Accord

London papers denounced the Anglo French naval accord after the White Paper explained the governments stance. The United States rejected the accord and editors argued disarmament had been retarded by the incident.

London U.P United States

Speedy Thoxine Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief

A doctor’s prescription Thoxine offers rapid relief for sore throat and coughs. It claims direct action on the internal cause, safe for families and free of iron chloroform or dope. Available in 35c 60c and 1.00 from Cline Drug Store and others.

Cline Drug Store

Missionary at Logal Meeting Highlights Congo Work

Mrs. John Geil recalls twenty years in Congo River missions at the first quarterly Baptist meeting. She describes initial native distrust, gradual school enrollment growth, and a large baptismal ceremony before leaving in April. Five Baptist churches attended. conference officers named.

Congo River Africa John Geil First Christian Church Geil Mission School T. H. Binford Marietta A. Stokes Watson Zanesville G. D. Billeisen Columbus R. M. Faubion Athens B. T. Kimbrough New Straitsville

Class To Give Bulbs To West Side School

Fourth grade students of the highest int building presented a bed of annually flowering bulbs to West Side School. A candy sale last Wednesday raised funds for the bulbs and Lenora Wood was chosen treasurer of the flower fund.

West Side Lenora Wood

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