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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1926
Page
12
The page lists answers such as the hose status, a misspelled eight state list, Charles G. Dawes, Jonathan Swift, a large extinct animal, a chemical symbol for water, James Buchanan, the Gulf of California, and baseball terms runs hits errors plus fables as outcomes.
Logan October 26 report states the county road improvement program is accelerating with about sixty miles of inter county highway to be upgraded by 1919 standards. The Logan McArthur road surge is near completion with five of eight miles done.
Oct 26 near Falls Mill Hubert Lappen attempted a turn at the concrete bridge and hit the structure damaging his machine. Constable Po Bing detained him. he pled guilty to intoxication and driving while intoxicated, fined $25 and costs on each charge.
A Logan report notes a local harvest where four sweet potatoes weighed a total of eight pounds. One tuber reportedly reached two and a half pounds, highlighting a notable yield from the season.
Milton M. Hottle 82, railway mail clerk of Pittsburgh, and Dorothy R. Hartmann 32, stenographer of Logan, obtained a marriage license. Parents named, with Rev. C. F. Lauer officiating.
Logan Kiwanis club distributes badges bearing Vote election day urging citizens to vote. The local effort is part of a nationwide campaign initiated by Kiwanis clubs.
Delegates from Ross Scioto Gallia Lawrence Athens and Hocking counties formed the tenth district of the Women’s Relief Corps of Ohio at Logan on Friday October 26. Mrs Mattie Reed presided and Mrs Clara E Jones was named district president with Mrs Cora Graham as corresponding secretary. The next gathering will be in Athens with visiting officers Ida Whitehorn Anna Seppleman Lana Shoemaker and Lydia Rowe among those in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Dan L Struble hosted a family dinner for Ruth Bloomfield and her son Clyde of Columbus who visited Logan. Guests included Charles Bright and family Samuel Bright John Struble Teressa Glass and others while Ida Whitehorn Anna Seppleman Lydia Rowe Lana Shoemaker Anna Fowler Cornelia Treuthart attended the tenth district Women's Relief Corps convention. Ferdinand Remple announced the birth of James Robert with Rudolph Remple and A M Sater as grandparents.
Washington dispatch notes that receipts and disbursements of Frank B Willis and Atlee Pom erene were filed with the secretary of the Senate. Willis reported personal receipts, indicating financial activity tied to the candidates.
Diamond Dye promises true tone soft colors for underwear and stockings with easy directions. The ad highlights vibrant new shades over old fabrics and offers a free Diamond Dye Cyclopedia and Color Craft book from Diamond Dyes in Burlington Vermont.
In Marion Illinois on October 26 authorities opened a probe into six deaths once thought to be a Potter family murder suicide. They now consider an outsider as the killer after a fingerprint expert found no Potter prints on a blood stained furnace shaker and determined Potter’s lungs showed no water.
The Willis for Senator committee shows $6,810 in contributions and $5,529.16 spent. Pomeron reports $1,000 in contributions and $1,937.08 spent. The Democratic Senatorial committee says it sent funds into Ohio in three payments totaling unspecified amounts, with $12 to W. A. Julian, a cent to Harry Weiss, and $2,500 to the state chairman.
Detroit Oct 26 Harry Houdini the famous magician is reported to be in critical condition after his appendix ruptured earlier. Physicians say his condition is fair though he performed twice after the rupture.
An Ww Fourth Ave Lowell Lowell business advertises LOSKA products described as pretty babies comfort items at 50 cents per unit, via E-Wag stores. The notice mentions The RY-TOFF Co. and addresses the promotion location.
The Union Furnace United Brethren church held its annual rally in Logan on Sunday morning. District superintendent Dr. J. H. Harris was to speak but was called home Saturday afternoon after arriving in Logan. The address was delivered by E. M. Whitcraft of Logan.
Montgomery Ward and Company and Sears Roebuck and Company plan a merger, signaling a consolidation of the two largest mail order houses. The combined assets would exceed 235 million dollars, with governors seeking approval and an estimated annual operating savings of 10 to 15 million dollars.
The giant liner Mauretania was struck by lightning as a water spout formed near Cherbourg during a tempest in the English Channel. Reports from Cherbourg minimized the damage and noted the ship entering port.
Mrs. Margaret Burton of Kansas City shares her journey from years without motherhood to becoming a mother and wife. She offers free, confidential advice to married women seeking happiness and companionship, inviting letters to 1360 Massachusetts Avenue, Kansas City Missouri.
Heet is marketed as a fast acting back pain remedy using an applicator and brush to apply a warm penetrating heat. The advert claims instant relief for rheumatic or neuritis pain in joints and muscles, and notes two soothing ingredients and a non staining, non irritating liquid priced at 60 cents.
Radio stations and times outline Wednesday night program lineups. Navy Day program via Navy League at 9 p m EST. WJZ 9 10 pm. WEAF 10 30 11 30 pm. WEAF New York 492 17 30 pm EST. WEAF Light Opera from Minneapolis Saint Paul 416 8 30 pm CST Roosevelt Memorial. WNYC Hunter College concert 6 30 pm EST. WDAF Kansas City 66 11 45 pm CST Nighthawk frolic highlighted.
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