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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1927
Page
12
A partition was ordered in the Hanesworth vs Hanesworth and Smith suit with James Puck and Joseph Davis named as commissioners. Helen Rochester named guardian ad litem for Douglas and Marjory Douglas. A separate case Helber vs Simonas saw judgment set aside and leave to answer granted. Bert Sweazy cited for contempt in a divorce action, with court adjournment to October 3.
D. Zenner Co promotes MELLO-GLO French Process Face Powder as pure and gentle on skin. Nurses report it does not dry or draw, stays on longer, and controls shine for a healthier complexion.
A brief note explains the solution to the Letter Golf puzzle on page five, addressing readers with the solution steps and indicating where to find the answer in the same issue.
In Logan Ohio on September 19 Judge A M Ellinger reports 48 mothers in Hocking County are aided by the mothers pension funds. The average payment is ten dollars monthly with some families receiving more for multiple children. Total monthly disbursement is about 500 dollars. Four applicants remain on a waiting list due to limited funds. About 150 children are supported along with the 48 mothers.
Eight year old Lucille Chaffin of Haydenville was struck by a machine driven by a Nelsonville man while crossing a street in Haydenville. The injuries were described as serious though not life threatening. The incident occurred Saturday with the driver’s name not learned at press time.
A reader from West Haven Connecticut reports four large ulcer sores healed after using Peterson's Ointment. The letter urges others to try it for chafing pimples itching skin and sore feet at 35 cents a box.
A woman at a Dow Smart store on a sharp curve was attended by a local physician after sustaining head cuts and bruises to the body. Authorities described these as the most serious injuries from the incident.
Sixteen members of the Merry Makers club enjoyed a dinner at the Ambrose hotel Friday evening with Mrs Willard Sprankel Mrs Judson Shriner Mrs Edward Fran zen and Mrs Clinton Webb in charge of arrangements. Later the group went to the home of Mrs Sprankel where bridge was played.
Funeral services were held for Robert William Glick six weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Glick of Bowen Street. Cause of death listed as complications. Rev T C Harper led services. Survived by parents and two siblings. Burial at Stoutsville Cemetery.
The fragment notes a location described as the former home of the mother, with limited readable context. Sparse clues point to a family residence tied to a remembered figure, but no dates, names, or places are clear from the legible text.
Logan plans to attend the district meeting of the order in Middleport on October 17. A large delegation is expected and a band will join the parade.
Mrs. Floyd Champ of Greendale was operated on for appendicitis at Cherrington hospital and is listed in favorable condition. Denton Locke, age 6, is noted as the youngest patient operated there for appendicitis, with good recovery prospects. John W. Sopher of Hemlock arrived Friday for treatment ahead of a planned Monday operation.
Mrs. Floyd Duffy hosted the Gli Amici club Friday evening as four tables of players joined in card games. Mrs. Fred Brown was the sole substitute player present. Refreshments were served.
Logan residents report social visits from the Moorehead family and others. Judge Harley M. Whitcraft will be in Lisbon for two weeks hearing common pleas cases. Edward Sherman travels to Columbus to see Mrs Sherman at Franklin County tuberculosis sanitarium where her condition remains stable. Fred Moorehead visits his sister Blanche while en route to Nelsonville. M F Weymueller visits Columbus to see his mother Belle Weymueller who plans to move to New York to join son Glenn.
Two Cleveland youths were treated at home after being rescued by coast guards Sunday when their canoe overturned about a half mile off Edgewater beach. The incident left them shocked but unharmed.
Charles L. Grannis faced desertion charges as the case unfolds in Chicago. The article outlines the alleged reasons and points to the legal process ahead with Grannis as the central figure.
Anxious mothers seek methods to keep children alert and healthy as school resumes. Father John's Medicine is advertised as nourishing wholesome food elements to promote health, vigor, handsome appearance, and happiness. The copy promotes seventy years of success as a body builder.
A man fled his home after repeated visits by his wife’s parents who assaulted him, prompting him to seek safety and report the abuse. Authorities are investigating and advising victims to seek help.
Clifford Roush 32 died in a New York hospital after seven months in the Metropolitan Life Insurance hospital. Born in Minersville near Pomeroy, he lived in Zanesville where he was buried today at 12:30. His wife Stella Judd and a seven year old sister Will Junod were noted, and he served in World War I contracting tuberculosis overseas.
Fall arrives in Columbus as cooling winds lower temperatures. The day sees highs near the mark with a late afternoon spike then a forecast of possible showers tomorrow. A brief note mentions a baby girl born to Mrs. Emily Jane Lucas. her husband earns eleven dollars weekly. The segment ends with a fragment about Tonbridge, England.
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