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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1928

Page

8

Local Democrats Plan Athens County Campaign Meetings

Ohio Democrats from all counties convene at the Neil House in Columbus to discuss campaign plans. Athens County executive board chair F. R. Gross and secretary D. A. Bardin attend. A Smith-for-President Club forms tonight at Democratic headquarters on Court Street opposite the county courthouse. Executive board meets Wednesday at 7:30 p m to consider campaign matters.

Ohio Neil House Columbus F. R. Gross Athens County D. A. Bardin Bethel Court Street Democratic Central Committee

Labor Leaders Open 45th Ohio Federation Convention

Labor leaders and delegates from Ohio local unions gathered in Columbus for the forty fifth annual convention. Credentials committee members Harry Raissee Cleveland T J Craeger Springfield and H W Buzzard Dayton reported more credentials than in recent years Craeger who helped organize the State Federation 45 years ago attended and has never missed a convention Craeger has served as secretary of the Springfield Central Labor One for 30 years.

Columbus U.R Ohio Harry Raissee Cleveland T. J. Craeger Springfield H. W. Buzzard Dayton Creager Craeger

Man arraigned on beer possession charge in Logan

Federal officers brought Thomas Rush of Marion Township to Logan after an earlier arrest. He faced Judge Harley M. Whitcraft on a possession charge, pled guilty, and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Police said beer mash was found with him.

Logan Thomas Rush Marion Township Columbus Harley M. Whittraft

Kiwanis Meet Draws 15 From Logan and Travelers

Fifteen Logan Kiwanis Club members joined delegates in Newark for an inter city meet. Portsmouth brought 28 members traveling 118 miles to the convention and won the attendance award. Lancaster earned a best stunt trophy as Logan participants listed include Don Bort J W Woodard Forest Weinrich Frank Blasius Jr Porter Heinlein M H Cherrington Edward Davis Raymond Lanning Denzil Weltner Buel Eby Byron Wolfe Sumner Martin Howard Ralston and L P Mooney.

Logan Logan Kiwanis Club Newark Portsmouth Lancaster Don Bort J. W. Woodard Forest Weinrich Frank Blasius

Merry Makers Club entertained with bridge and officers chosen

The Merry Makers Club entertained at Mrs. Marie Sprankle's home Friday evening with hostesses Mrs. Joe Smith Mrs. Clinton Webb Mrs. Roy Ruble Miss Florence Bort and Miss Ruth Pleukharp assisting. A 6 o'clock dinner preceded four bridge tables with high scores by Mrs. Charles Smith and Mrs. Clinton Webb. Officers elected: president Mrs. Joe Powers vice president Mrs. Harry Smith secretary-treasurer Mrs. Judson Shriner.

Merry Makers Merry Makers Club Marie Sprankle Joe Smith Clinton Webb Roy Ruble Florence Bort Ruth Pleukharp Charles Smith Joe Powers Harry Smith Judson Shriner

Otterbein Guild Holds September Meeting in Logan

The Otterbein Guild gathered at Miss Manon Powers home on Warner Avenue. Miss Olive Lyke presented The Two Searchers and Miss Geral dine Ellinger offered Christ of the Andes. Elizabeth and Catherine Stoughton presented Crusading with Christ, while Madge Wright read Rise Up Christian Youth. Deshipeship was the guiding theme led by Margaret Sater. Madge Lytle assisted. refreshments followed.

Logan Otterbein Guild Manon Powers Warner Avenue Olive Lyke Geraldine Ellinger Elizabeth Catherine Stoughton Christ Madge Wright

Huge Apples Sent to Athens Woman From Iowa

Twelve Wolfe River apples weighing about fourteen pounds each arrived for Mrs. Louise Cullums of Franklin Avenue. The fruit came from Iowa and was sent by her son Earl B Cullums and daughter-in-law. They farmed at Mrs. Bomberger's property in Highland Iowa on a ten acre tract.

Wolfe River Louise Cullums Franklin Avenue Iowa Cullums Earl William Bomberger Arthur Bomberger Highland

Italian motorship Au gustus maiden voyage

The Italian motorship Au gustus completed her maiden voyage from Genoa to New York under Captain Tarabotto. The ship arrives with a sleek, modern look and a confident crew, signaling a strong entry into transatlantic service.

Augustus France Tarabotto Agustus Genoa New York

Health exhibit set for week at Logan County Fair

Health commissioner Dr Morton Bland announced the State Department exhibit will arrive at the Logan County Fair Grounds today for a week long display. A large fair tent houses the exhibit with 25 reels of health films shown daily and a daily first aid station staffed by local health officials. Leonard Brothers ambulance will be at the station daily.

Bland Health Department Leonard Brothers Ambulance

Albania’s Zogu Seeks Italian Princess in Suit for Hand

Former Albanian leader Zogu, now called king, seeks marriage to Princess Giovanni, daughter of the king of Italy, amid claims of royal suitors in a sensational report.

Zogu Albania Giovanni Italy

Heightland Funeral for Mrs Effie Van Dyke Heightland

Funeral services for Mrs Effie Van Dyke Heightland wife of Ephraim Heightland proceed at Bates church at 10 30 Tuesday morning. Burial follows in the adjoining cemetery.

Effie van Dyke Heightland Ephriam Heightland Luhrig Bates

Aimee McPherson Sails for Europe With Son Rolf

Los Angeles evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson sits with her son Rolf before sailing from New York. She pledges that Angelus Temple members will support Hoover in the upcoming election.

New York Europe Aimee Semple McPherson Los Angeles Rolf Angelus Temple Hoover

Mrs W R Goddard Dies At Amesville After Illness

Fannie E. Goddard wife of W R Goddard leading farmer of Athens county died at home near Amesville at 5 PM Sunday aged 72 after nine years of illness. She leaves seven children two step children 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM. She helped Amesville cultural life and her children all pursued music with Augusta teaching at Ohio University and several sons and daughters in local musical groups.

Amesville Fannie E W. R. Goddard Athens County Here C. D. Henry Charles William Augusta M Ohio University Athens G. D. Salmon West Union F. Estelle B. M. Covert John R Wilson Okla Earl D. Fisher Toledo Dewey M Marietta K. Warrener Bowling Green C. B. Goddard Ardmore Okio Godard Augusta Ohio Wuniversity John Dewey University Gladys Estelle Mary Goddard

Will Take Straw Vote at Festival

The American Legion will conduct a presidential straw vote at the Elks Annual Fall Festival at the Athens county fair grounds all next week. Francis Lavelle announced plans this morning and a special meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the American Legion rooms. Legion members will run a lunch stand and soft drink concession at the festival.

American Legion Elks Athens County Fairgrounds Francis Lavelle Legion

Quick preservation tip for paste opened containers

A note advises adding a few cloves or drops of carbolic acid to paste when opened to prevent souring.

Logan Victors Logan McArthur In Fourteen Innings

Logan won the second game of a three game series against McArthur 6 to 4 in fourteen innings. Both teams threatened in extras before Logan finally broke through in the fourteenth. Many fans traveled with the team to Vin ton County city.

McArthur Logan Vinton County

Glouster Miner Breaks Back in Mine Accident

Logan report says John Clowe of Glouster was injured Friday in a mine accident and is at Cherrington hospital with several spinal fractures. Doctors plan to place him in a plaster cast Monday.

Logan John Clowe Glouster Cherrington Hospital

Rodeo Set as Daily Entertainment at Logan Fair

Logan September 17. The Fair Board cancels racing this year but adds a daily rodeo to attract attendees. The wild west show headlines the program with races and stunts. The Hocking County Fox Hunters Association will stage a beach show and chase on Friday and Saturday of the fair.

Logan Fair Board Hocking County Fox Hunters Association

William Parks Pleads Guilty in Non Support Case

William Parks pleaded guilty to non support of his child and was ordered to pay $4 weekly. He must post a $1,000 bond for compliance by a set date, or face sentence at the next court appearance before Judge Harley M. Whitcraft in Logan.

Allen Carroll County Leaksville N. C Hillsville Floyd Allen Allen Clan Allen Gang Dexter Goad

Hurricane Slams Daytona Beach Yachts in Halifax River

High winds and rough seas from the hurricane batter yachts in the Halifax River as Daytona Beach endures the storm edge. A Florida East Coast passenger train due at 5 30 am is overdue, with officials unsure of its passengers and marooned status in the hurricane district to the south.

Daytona Beach Fla Halifax River Florida East Coast Railway Hurricane District

Clevelander Held By Athens Police

William Herren of Cleveland was arrested by Police Captain Charles Maple for intoxication and jailed to await arraignment before Mayor Alex M. Moore. Williams Shuff Clinton Bartlett cited for traffic light violations. Huff fined for overtime parking.

William Herren Cleveland Charles Maple Alex M. Moore Williams Shuff Clinton Bartlett Court Street Maple Huff Court Washington Streets Bartlett Union Court Streets Dean Vore James Lewis

Sidna Allen's Art Show From Hillsville Courtroom Tragedy

Sidna Allen once a feudist who helped shoot up the Hillsville Virginia courthouse now tours in a large van displaying his handcrafted works. Cleveland era sheriff’s race, lingering tragedy, and a governor clemency precede his transformation into an artist and merchant.

Sidna Allen Hillsvile Hillsville, Va Court House

Leg ter Golf puzzle solution note

Puzzle answer fragment lists LOAF LORD LORD Cd CORE CARE CARE as observed in today’s Leg Ter Golf segment. The text presents wordplay hints without full context or ruling solution.

When Your Skin Begins To Age

An advertisement for MELLO GLO Cocoa Butter Cleansing Cream from Zenner Co promotes a firming plump effect and cleansing action. It claims soothing relief for sun and wind burn and distinguishes the product from others while noting it will not grow hair.

Fort Mello Zenner Co

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