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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1928

Page

2

Perfect Attendance At Weis School In Canaan Township

Miss Mary Blackwood reports 100 percent attendance for the second month at Weis School Canaan Township. Ten students listed include Paul Cain Wilson Cain Lewis Smith Thelma Smith Jesse Nagle Margaret Garrard Warren Mathews Floyd Mathews James Nagle and Ethel Everett.

Mary Blackwood Weis Canaan Township Paul Cain Wilson Cain Lewis Smith Thelma Smith Jesse Nagle Margaret Gerardis Warren Mathews Floyd Mathews James Nagle Ethel Everett

Hoover Favored by Speaker for Many Reasons

Five reasons why Herbert Hoover should win the upcoming election were outlined by Maxim D. Robb at a Republican rally in Athens. Robb urged a straight Republican vote, cited Hoover’s character and leadership, and discussed immigration and farm policy. Fred M. Warner echoed the call for party unity. The event was chaired by Judge L. J. Worstell with the Athens High School Band providing music.

Herbert Hoover Maxim D. Robb Minneapolis Robb Athens State Republican Committee Fred Zimmerman Minnesota Hoover Mr. Robb America Europe Republican Party Fred M. Warner Marion Republican State Committee Warner L. J. Worstell Athens County Common Pleas Court Court Street

Ohio State enrolls record diverse student body

Ohio State University reports its fall enrollment at a historic high with students from Athens including Anna M. Cook Samuel B. Erskine Glen Gilette Phil G. Gillette May Daniels Lockhart Nelle Slye Warner Lawrence C. Worstell Jr Seth W. Lewis among the 144 foreign lands represented. More than 90 percent of the 10,000 students are Ohio residents.

Columbus Ohio State University Continents Eign Ohio Athens Anna M. Cook Samuel B. Erskine Glen Gilette Phil G. Gillette May Daniels Lockhart Nelle Slye Warner Lawrence C. Worstell Jr Seth W. Lewis

Death of Addison resident George Poindexter aged 88

George Poindexter, 88, was found dead in his Addison home Saturday morning from arteriosclerosis. A longtime Addison resident, he and his wife celebrated 62 years of marriage and his 83rd birthday last June. Survived by widow, two sons James Poindexter and Dr C A Poindexter, a daughter Mrs Nella O Hare, and three grandchildren. Funeral at residence in Addison with Dr Skinner of the Presbyterian Church delivering the sermon. Burial in Reynolds Cemetery.

Middleport George Poindexter Addison Poindexter James Poindexter Gallipolis C. A. Poindexter

Notable Marietta Visitors Dine With Middleport Family

Middleport residents welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Lansbury and son and daughter, Mrs. Murray and Miss Weber of Marietta, and Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Humphrey of Middleport for dinner hosted by Mrs. Alice Sidenstricker and daughter Miss Sarah. The group noted a road near Marietta under construction with a detour in good condition. Mrs. Murray planned to stay in Middleport for a week or two with her daughter.

Middleport Lansbury Murray Weber Marietta J. N. Humphrey Alice Sidenstricker Sarah Marriettians Sidenstricker

Mrs Humphrey Improves After Jerseyville Pike Bus Wreck

Middleport reports Mrs A W Humphrey injured in the Jerseyville pike bus wreck two weeks ago can be about part time though weeks remain before she can travel home to Columbus. Her sister Mrs C F Besserer, who has been ill, is improving.

Middleport A. W. Humphrey Jerseyville Pike Columbus C. F. Besserer

Local Residents Move and Care Duties Noted

Mrs. Jessie Sherwood of Ashley assists in caring for Mrs. Stella Russell Huffman of Grant Street who has improved after illness. Ernest and Mrs. Mulford recently moved to St. Albans West Virginia and visited to prepare rental property. Will Seyfried moves from Pomeroy Precinct renting Hobart Daniels on Gravel Hill. A A Dillard family returns from Columbus after a several days visit. Sanford Thomas moves into P C Jonesy on Gravel Hill. Toth Mills returns from Cleveland after ten days for a relative's illness. Minnie Neutzling returns from Akron and Cleveland visits.

Jessie Sherwood Ashley Stella Russell Huffman Grant Street Ernest Mulford St. Albans W. Va Will Seyfried Pomeroy Precinct Hobart Daniels Seyfried M. G. White Nichols Stand Gravel Hill A. A. Dillard Billy Sara Jane Fisher Mr. Dillard Walter Owens Columbus Sanford Thomas P. C. Jonesy Toth Mills Cieveland Minnie Neutzling Akron Cleveland

Education should be religious says Methodist pastor

The Rev. C. M. Coulter urged that education and religion are one, with education serving evangelism. He spoke at First Methodist Church on the need for continuity across school stages and the home’s role in shaping moral character, stressing religious education as permanent and vital.

C. M. Coulter Kingdom of God Ee Ao Church of the Home Coulter

Passing of Levy Needed for Roads in Meigs County

Pomeroy Ohio October 29. Meigs County residents urge road funding as new highways grow, with 800 miles surfaced county, 100 state, 200 county nets. State bonds on ten year terms require annual 1.0 mill levy, now consumed by bond obligations. Voters face expiring two mill levy. proposal to raise to three mills to continue new construction. Two mills would replace old, one mill adds to raise funds.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Lucky Escape for 10-Year-Old In Street Run Involving Car

Kimball Hite, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hite of Pomeroy Second Ward, darted into the street behind a large truck and was struck by a Studebaker sedan driven by a stranger. He flew into the air, struck a fender, shattered an auto light, and slid along the ground before escaping under the car until it stopped. He suffered a torn shoe, a head cut that bled but was not serious, and later recounted the startling episode downtown that evening.

Pomeroy Kimball Hite John Hite Second Ward Studebaker

Pomeroy High School HalLowe'en Masquerade Night

The Freshman Class held a Hallowe'en party in the high school auditorium with games and a grand mask march. Kathryn Price won for best costume and local officials and teachers attended as guests and chaperones. The Sophomore class also staged a mask party at the Elberfeld home with snacks served.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Kathryn Price Warne Lutz White Farnham J. B. Elberfeld Ethel Garland Mae Smith Robert Hill

Churches of Pomeroy Proportion Scene Home-Coming

A Home-Coming publicity study shows Pomeroy hosts 13 churches for 4,209 residents, about one church per 327 people. Denominations listed include Simpson and Bethany Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Peace Evangelical, St Paul and Trinity Lutheran, Church of Christ, Sacred Heart Catholic, Grace Episcopal, three Negro churches, A. M. E. of Lincoln Hill, and Wesleyan Methodist and Baptist at Kerrs Run.

Pomeroy Simpson and Bethany Methodist Peace Evangelical Lincoln Hill Wesleyan Methodist and Baptist Kerrs Run

Middleport man operated for bowel trouble at Athens hospital

Elmer Soles, hospitalized two days at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens, underwent bowel trouble surgery yesterday morning. His wife stayed with him, and relatives Mr. and Mrs. Allan White of Middleport and Mrs. Lee Boyd of Youngstown were present Sunday morning after the operation.

Middleport Elmer Soles

Ambassador Revue to Highlight Middleport Masonic Show

The Ambassador Revue staged by the New York Central Athletic Association comes to the Masonic auditorium on October 30 and 31. Director John W. Hutchings calls it the most elaborate Middleport production yet and notes the dancing is more challenging than usual for amateurs with many new numbers planned.

Middleport New York Central Athletic Association Masonic Auditorium John W. Hutchings

Letter Golf It Quickly Turns Town To City

A brief note observes how towns become cities amid booms with a six par and a solution printed on the last page. It hints at rapid municipal growth and a playful word puzzle about letters forming city names.

Letter Golf Rules and Example Hit Parade

The article explains letter golf rules requiring single letter changes to form valid words, maintaining letter order with complete common words each step. It illustrates: COW to HEN via HOW and HEW, in three strokes, and notes one solution appears on the last page.

Local Court Dockets Include Divorce Suit and Larceny Link

Agnes Peyton seeks a divorce from Jesse Peyton alleging his larceny conviction as grounds. Latham Bass is freed from jail after withdrawal of non support charges by his wife. United Mine Workers of America District No 6 sues Syracuse Co operative Store for $1000 plus interest on a promissory note.

Pomeroy Agnes Peyton Jesse Peyton Latham Bass United Mine Workers of America

Powell Couple Leave Middleport for Florida Winter

Mr and Mrs W J Root who once lived in Middleport near the steel plant ended a ten day visit with sister Miss Lydia Powell and other relatives. They departed Saturday for St Petersburg Florida to spend the winter and planned a brief stop in Columbus en route.

Middleport Lydia Powell W. J. Root St. Petersburg Florida Columbus

Delegates to Izaak Walton League meet Tuesday

Reports from CC. W. Fink and L. F. Jones from the state convention in Toledo will be presented at a 7 PM meeting of the local organization in City Building.

Izaak Walton League Toledo CC. W. Fink L. F. Jones

Zeppelin Contact With Radio Marine Station at Chatham

The Radio Marine Corporation wireless station at Chatham Massachusetts remained in constant communication with the Graf Zeppelin during the early hours of Oct 20. The airborne contact underscores ongoing linking between the airship and coastal radio facility as exploration and transport efforts continued.

Chatham Mass U.P Radio Marine Corporation

Rededication planned for Old Soldiers Monument in Pomeroy

Armistice Day ceremonies will mark the rededication of the Old Soldiers Monument in the court house yard, honoring volunteers from Meigs County during 1861-62 and recalling the 1870 dedication and Memorial Day gathering.

Pomeroy Amy Whaley Meigs Bedford Chester Columbia Lebanon Letart Olive Orange Rutland Salem Scipio Sutton Middleport

Salvation as life not death, grace in early life

Dr. A Y Wilcox, Presbyterian pastor, argues salvation is a life giving gift beginning in youth and condemns depictions of sin as mere guilt. He cites a Heaven debate where the strongest monument to grace goes to the man saved at youth rather than the reformed veteran.

A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church

Behold The Man Jesus as Ideal Model, Says Reverend Day

The Rev. I. P. Day at Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church argued Jesus was not a metaphysical being but a physical exemplar. He praised Jesus as the complete, fully developed man and creator of moral standards, contrasting him with those who view him as a product of evolution.

Jesus I. P. Day Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Mr. Day The Times Jesus Christ John Paul

Mercy and Forgiveness for Every Sinner, Doctor Says

Doctor Wilcox reflects on salvation for the aged and the child, noting sin’s reach beyond the transgressor. He cites the sins of the fathers and concludes there is no righteous man, but there is mercy and forgiveness for every sinner no matter how deep.

Doctor Wilcox

Red Cross Conference Approves Global Authority

The International Red Cross conference at The Hague concluded its five day session by passing a resolution to create a supreme Red Cross authority to head the organizations in Geneva and Paris.

Hague International Red Cross Conference Red Cross Authority Geneva Paris

Gas Pain After Eating Warns Of Excess Stomach Acid

An old health note warns that gas pain and bloating after meals signal excess acid in the stomach. Magnesia powder or tablets neutralize acid, relieve gas, and aid digestion, with a money back guarantee from Clines Pharmacy and druggists.

Clines Pharmacy Drugeista

Johnson to Speak in Cleveland on Prohibition Reach

W E Pussyfoot Johnson a famed prohibition campaigner will address an Ohio Anti Saloon League meeting in Cleveland on Monday Oct 27.

Cleveland U.P W. E. “Pussyfoot” Johnson Prohibition Ohio Anti-Saloon League

Kitchen-tested flour promises reliable baking results

A claim touts a new way in baking with Kitchen-tested flour that ensures 98 of 100 women succeed at making a Chocolate Roll. It emphasizes uniform flour performance from mill to oven and offers recipes tailored to the flour for exact results every time.

Bisa, Paulas ThoebaohrRie Fey Khee

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Fight Ohio State MR. Poindexter Rev Bass Mine Union New York City Dr. Wilcox RED Cross Conference Lostro Building Athens, Ohio Ohio Building and Loan League Johnson Syrup Pepsin Monticello Illinois Dr. Caldwell P.O Washburn Crosby Col Iherecta Rise WSAL
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