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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1928

Page

12

Officers Find Beer in Home

Federal officers arrested Tom Rush of Marion Township after a search of his residence resulted in 30 gallons of beer mash 35 bottles of home brew and 400 empty bottles being seized. Rush faces a charge of conspiring to violate the prohibition laws after authorities learned of beer sales to three Bremen youths. Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn accompanied the team. A warrant had been issued by a local magistrate.

Logan Tom Rush Marion Township Columbus Joe Farbearn Rush Bremen

Marriage of Miss Margaret McMarrow to Thomas Kleinschmidt

The announcement from Logan notes the marriage in Columbus on Wednesday of Miss Margaret McMarrow and Thomas Kleinschmidt both of Logan. Rev Mayer officiated. Mrs Kleinschmidt is the daughter of William McMarrow. the groom is a son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Kleinschmidt. He works as a clerk at Union Clothing Company.

Logan Columbus Margaret McMarrow Thomas Kleinschmidt Mayer

Logan Bride, John Crumley, Wed in Double Ring Nuptials

Madge Eloise Stevens and John Foster Crumley exchanged vows at 4:30 p m Wednesday at the Stevens home in East Second Street. The ceremony was by Rev Henry L Geddes before palms and pink roses. After the ceremony the couple left for an eastern tour and will reside in Columbus at 1719 Andover Road.

Frank Stevens East Second Street Madge Eloise John Foster Crumley J. J. Crumley Columbus Henry L. Geddes First Presbyterian Church Julia Wentz Dover Stevens Mr. Crumsey Barry Snyder Blanchester Velone Ackers Henry Watson Mrs. Crumsey 1719 Andover Road

Republican Opposes Mudsliding Tactics in Campaign

Logan Sept 14 J G Collins chairman of the Republican Executive Committee and county campaign leader said he opposes mudslinging in the current race He endorsed the ticket candidates and urged workers to use clean methods only.

Funeral for Anna Cora Stiers in Haydenville

Anna Cora Stiers widow of Homer W. Stiers dies after long illness. Funeral at home near Haydenville Saturday at 2 pm with Rev. Lloyd Evans. burial Wolfe Cemetery. She leaves six children Laura Dove Margaret Stiers Nellie Halliday Fred H J Stiers M E and J D Stiers a Circleville sister and a brother survive.

Laura Dove Margaret Stiers Boulder Colo Nellie Halliday Fred H Stiers Cleveland M. E J. D. Stiers Circleville

Democratic Headquarters Open In Elks Building

Democrat campaign offices are now open in the Elks Building with J. R. Ralston as chairman directing workers. Charles Lenz and Miss Florence Eberst supervise operations in active charge.

Logan Democrat Elks J. R. Ralston Charles Lenz Florence Eberst

Answer to today’s Letter Golf puzzle hinted by hints

The note provides a solution to the Let ter Golf puzzle of today listing brass brads beads bends bands as the key terms.

Mrs Lelia Wright Dies After Stroke In Logan

A fatal second stroke claimed Mrs Lelia Wright in Logan at 9 15 Thursday morning. widow of late Judge O W H Wright she had been bedbound for four weeks and is survived by daughter Mrs W A Bennett of Cincinnati and sisters Mrs J M Collison of Columbus and Mrs A J Filler of Monmouth Illinois. Funeral arrangements were incomplete Thursday afternoon.

Logan notices and family changes from Columbus to Ada

James Collison of Columbus arrives in Logan for his cousin Mrs. Lelia Wright's funeral. George Rainer returns to Ada to reenter Ohio Northern for a second year after a Logan summer with his parents. Helen Oberle leaves for Columbus to join Grant Hospital Nurses Training. Hugh Meldrim and wife return from Dayton trip. Carl Rogers announce birth of son Robert Linden.

James Collison Columbus Logan Lelia Wright George Rainer Ada Ohio Northern Zanesville Avenue Helen Oberle James Oberle Grant Hospital Hugh Meldrim Dayton Carl Rogers Robert Linden

Five and twenty stitches after car shop accident

George Wise of North Orchard Street suffered facial wounds at the Hocking Valley car shops when an angle bar fell from a box car. Twenty five stitches were required to close the wounds of the forehead and lip. Dr. E E Campbell railroad surgeon attended to his injuries.

Awards Granted to Grace St. Clair and L. B. Franks

Awards were made to Grace St. Clair and L. B. Franks. The bride was enjoyed, after which the hostesses served lunch.

Grace St. Clair L. B. Franks

Parker held on non-support charges in Logan

William Parks was arrested at Mt. Vernon by Deputies L. F. Hammond and Joe Farbearn on a Logan indictment for non support. He was jailed in Logan after a copy of the indictment was served that evening and arraignment was set before Judge Harley M. Whitcraft on Friday. The charge had lingered for months while officers hunted for him.

Better Home Makers Club elects officers at Logan

The Better Home Makers Club met at Mrs. George Schwall's home and elected officers: Pearl Linton president, John Hunter vice president, Grace Adcock secretary, William Barthlow treasurer. First award went to Mrs. Homer Allen and second to Mrs. John Rodman in a club contest. Guests were Mrs. John Rider and Mrs. Jacob Mohler. refreshments were served.

Columbus Class To Visit Here Sunday

Between 50 and 75 members of the Married People's Class of the Fourth Avenue Christian Church Columbus will visit the Athens Christian Church Sunday School. After the service a dinner for about 100 will be served in the social room. Local class officers will be elected tonight at a wiener roast near Nice's Filling Station on the Pomeroy Road.

Fourth Avenue

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Entertained At Local Home

Members of the Delta Theta Tau sorority enjoyed a Tuesday evening program at the home of Mrs. Esther Smith and Mrs. Lorentz Smith on South High Street. A contest was held during the event.

Logan Delta Theta Tau Sorority Esther Smith Lorentz Smith South High Street

Cyclone Strikes New Hampshire Town Tearing Roofs

A cyclonic storm swept through New England town of West Ridge New Hampshire from the west last night tearing roofs from about 25 houses destroying crops and totally disrupting wire communications.

West Ridge N. H

Deaths Exceed Births in Athens County August Report

Vital statistics from the Athens County Health Office show 54 deaths to 35 births in August. Twenty boys and fifteen girls were born. 31 deaths were male and 23 female. The district recorded several deaths from accidents, disease, and other causes, with numerous township counts listed.

Athens County J. M. Higgins Athens General Health District Joseph A. Cabeen Ralph Davidson Loren Dow Slater Addison Carsey Athens State Hospital Athens City Alexander Ames Athens Bern Anaan Carthage Dover See Lodi Rome

Two Elderly Residents Die Within Days of Each Other

An obituary notes that an unnamed man died August 27 from chronic myocarditis and Elizabeth Jane Heaton aged 67 died August 29 from a cerebral hemorrhage.

Elizabeth Jane Heaton

Punish Drunken Driving in Michigan Childhood Tragedy

Archi e Wesley aged 38 of Mars t Michigan admitted drinking when he drove onto a lawn in Aubion crushing to death three year old Ruth Bennett who sat in the front yard. He was sentenced to five to fifteen years in Jackson state prison.

Battle Creek Mich Archie Wesley Mars T Ruth Bennett Aubion Jacksson State

Forest Park Golf Club to Host Public Links 1929

Findlay S. Douglas announced the U S G A selection of courses award for the 1929 public links tournament. Forest Park Golf Club in St Louis Missouri will host with play beginning August 6 1929 at Brae Burn Country Club West Newton Massachusetts.

Braeburn Country Club West Newton Mass Findlay S. Douglas Forest Park

Senator Robinson Visits Columbia for First SC Speech in 30 Years

Flag bedecked streets welcomed Senator and Joseph T. Robinson as they arrived for his first campaign speech in South Carolina in three decades.

Columbia 8. C Joseph T. Robinson South Carolina

Well Groomed Women Kat French Process Powder Review

An advertisement for a new facial powder called MEEw LO-GLO from D. ner Co. touts long wear and shine control. It promises a soft peachy look, minimizes pores, and claims impressive beauty results for users.

D. Ner Co

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The Messenger Clinton Webb Logan High School Ohio Wesleyan University Alpha Gamma Delta Hocking County Mr. Crumley Ohio University Ohio State University Torch Tau Kappa Alpha Phi Kappa Tau Foster Crumley Wurlitzer Ramon Novarro Ben Hur Sinapore Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Joan Crawford Ernest Torrence High Seas Collins Homer Stiers Ralston Anne Nichols Ruth Taylor James Hall Abie Ieee D. Zenner Co George Wise CLUB Columbus Class New England Athens High School Zenner Clothes Cen Mallory America Manhattan & Yorke Trimble Troy Waterloo York Athens ‘General Health Edward M. Scott Farmer Hazel Winland Scott Clifford Collins Miner Ruth Hillyer Collins Jane True Grover Brandon T. Grover Gladys Watkins Grover John Elmer Ward Stacia Halderby Ward Pearl Elsworth Day Helen Tinker Mary Ellen Bennett Sybilla C. Hall King May Campbell Catharine Davis Julia Kratger Addison Cars Cynthia Jane Steiner Albert Sherdon West Elizabeth Stedman William B. Johnson Eliza Weaver ST. Louis Lisle Boulevard Beach Tan Mirage Pd. Zenner Company
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