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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1928

Page

8

Suffering Relief Appeals Reach Southlands Churches

Churches in Logan broadcast an appeal for Red Cross relief funds for the West Indies and Florida. Hocking County quota is 1175 dollars, with donations to be left at the courthouse Red Cross headquarters. An additional appeal supported missions and hospitals damaged in Porto Rico, to be taken next Sunday.

Logan Legan Red Cross West Indies Florida Hocking County Porto Rico

Ohio University student killed in Athens streetcar crash

Miss Martha B Kennedy 21 of Portsmouth died instantly when the car she rode in struck a street car in Athens after a touring car swerved to pass a parked vehicle. Gordon Powell 23, the driver, was badly injured and hospitalized. Kennedy taught at Fourth Street School and belonged to Alpha Gamma Delta at Ohio University. Funeral in Portsmouth then Covington Ky.

Martha Kennedy Portsmouth Ohio University Athens Gordon Powell Powell Miss Kennedy Joseph B. Kennedy Fourth Street Joseph David Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Covington

Delegates Asked Stand on Wet Question at NY Conventions

The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment issued a questionnaire to delegates to the Republican and Democratic state conventions in New York. It asks whether delegates intend to support platform recognition for the 1926 referendum showing strong wet sentiment. The Republican meeting opens September 28 and the Democratic on October 1.

Washington New York Association Against the New York State

Word Puzzle Answer Summary

Let ter Golf puzzle solution lists GIVE GAVE GALE BALE BALK BACK in sequence. The set shows word transformations and common letter changes across short English words. The note presents a compact answer chain without further context or attribution.

Peters Book Goes To New Regions

Attorney W E Peters has received an order for copies of Land Areas. The Soviet government through its American representative the Amatory Trading Corporation in New York requests copies for branches in Moscow London Tiflis Vladivostok and other distant locations.

W. E. Peters Russia Amatory Trading Corporation New York City Trading Corporation Moscow London Tiflies Vladivestock

Logan Man Injured in Alleged Assault

In Perry County two Logan men and two New Straitsville men are bound over to the grand jury on assault and battery charges after an incident on the New Straitsville Road. Willard E. Shaw, injured, reported his pocketbook and most of its cash were stolen and later recovered without the money.

Shaw Starr New Straitsville W. R. Lloyd L. F. Hammond Grand Jury

Presence Urged Logan Fall Attendance Rally

The Rev Henry L Geddes urged his congregation to regular church attendance throughout fall and winter. He urged every member be at one service each Sunday and appealed to loyalty. Rally Sunday is planned for October 7.

Wright Will Leaves Estate to Daughter Olivia Bennett

In Logan probate court the will of Mrs. Lelia F. Wright dated July 1, 1924 leaves property to her daughter Mrs. Olivia Bennett after a small bequest to sister Harriett of Columbus. Mrs. Bennett serves as executrix. Witnesses were Dr. A. K. Smith and Alice W. Steinman. Appraisers named Barton Hall Harry Smith and C. F. Lewis.

Children rescued alive beneath theater ruins in Madrid

Firemen found several children alive in the ruins of the Novedades Theater in Madrid. Adults shielded the youngsters from flames and trampling as rescue teams worked in the aftermath of the disaster.

London Novedades Theater Madrid Evening News

Jews Observe Yom Kippur Prayers Across World

World Jews bow in prayer marking Yom Kippur the day of atonement. Twenty four hours of fasting began at sundown and will end at dusk today ushering in ten days of penitence. In New York streets near empty cantors sang Kol Nidre as rabbis preached about repentance resolution and reform.

New York U.P Nathan Krass Century Theater

Logan Records First Frost as Warm Sun Follows

Residents in Logan woke to a heavy white coating from the first frost of the year. The frost capped a week of cool weather as Monday morning brought a clear sunrise after frosty dawns.

Logan

Gli Amici Club Entertained At South Market Street Home

The Gli Amici club was entertained Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Edward Jones on South Market Street. Dinner was served at 6 o clock with a bridge session following. Mrs. Claude Hammon and Mrs. Fred Carpenter were high scorers, Mrs. I. M. Myers and an out of town member were present. She was surprised with a miscellaneous shower.

Gli Amici Club Edward Jones South Market Street Claude Ham‘mon Fred Carpenter I. M. Myers

Mrs Jennie Clyne Dies At Home In Athens

Mrs. Jennie Clyne aged 70, mother of Mrs. E L Miller, died at 7:30 Sunday at the Miller home in Athens after intestinal influenza. She will be laid to rest in Hamilton after services at the Miller residence.

Jennie Clyne Athens E. L. Miller West Union Street Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Miller T. L. Cline Clyne Alpha Xi Delta House

Schools to make up time for carnival attendance

Logan Sept 24 Teachers in Good Hope township must make up time if schools close to attend the Rockbridge Carnival Friday and Saturday. The board of education split three to two approving the plan. Previously schools closed for pupils and teachers to take part in the carnival. The board also allowed attendance at the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association meeting in Portsmouth October 26 and 27.

Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Portsmouth

Athens County Residents Sent for TB Treatment

Funds from Christmas Seals enabled two Athens County residents to receive treatment at the Mt. Vernon State Sanitarium for tuberculosis this morning, as stated by county health nurse Miss Viola Fell.

Athens County Mt. Vernon Viola Fell

Auto racer Pfeiffer dies in crash at fairgrounds

The body of Eugene Pfeiffer twenty four auto race driver was shipped to Huntington Indiana after a crash at the New Bremen Fair Grounds Sunday. His jugular vein was severed when his car rolled over at the end of his twentieth lap.

Lima U.P Eugene Pfeiffer New Bremen Fair Grounds Huntington Ind Pfeiffer

Ruth Reunion Held at Coolville Camp Grounds

Athens area relatives gathered Sunday at Coolville Camp Grounds for the Ruth reunion. A noon dinner was served under trees as many reconnecting cousins and friends attended, including J. M. Ruth and families from Long Bottom, Parkersburg Wheeling Gallipolis Belpre and Columbus among others.

Athens Ruth Coolville Camp Grounds J. M. Ruth Leslie Ruth Harry Ruth Long Bottom Harrison Buckley Marjorie Jane Parkersburg W. Va Jennie Taylor Wheeling Ira B. Huntington Stanley BB. Huntington Winefred Virginia Harry Huntington Helen Yost Margaret Jones Harry R. Hurn Gallipolis E. A. Dutton Hockingport E. A. Dodderer Frank Hobart Tuppers Plains Alfred Dumper Cleveland Lulu Fairbanks Columbus Alice Curtis Belpre Carrie Ruth Herdman Marjorie Herdman Frances Yost Frank L. Harvey

Acids in Stomach Cause Indigestion

A historic public health notice promotes Bisulated Magnesia as a quick remedy for acid stomachs. It claims excess acid causes gas sourness and indigestion lasting months, and recommends powder or tablets for neutralizing acid and enabling painless digestion. The ad cites a local pharmacy and frequent daily sales.

Work of Saviour Was Constructive Audience Told

The Rev. C. M. Coulter urged Give Jesus a chance to speak for Himself in a Sunday sermon at First Methodist. He used John 1 to show Andrew bringing Peter to Jesus and urged trust in Christ’s aid and friendship. The choir presented the anthem Ive Found a Friend.

Jesus C. M. Coulter First Methodist Church Simon Peter Andrew Christ Coulter Robinson Helen Hook Donald Dowd

Man Missing After Home Bombing In Cleveland Area

Police had followed leads on Nathan Weisenberg, a vending machine distributor missing since his home was bombed last week. Detectives were informed by his family that he had been located, but his exact whereabouts were not disclosed.

Cleveland U.P Nathan Weisenberg

Unexplained Absence Follows Explosion at Home

Residents fear foul play as a man missing after an explosion at his residence, despite police saying he would be home today. Neighbors report no activity at the house and investigators continue to search for clues about his whereabouts and possible homicide.

Russians Crack Down on Suspected Spy Network in Poland

In Warsaw on September 24 authorities detained several hundred people linked to an alleged espionage ring of White Russians. The group is said to operate across East Poland with a headquarters at Baranowice.

Warsaw U.P East Poland Baranowice

Fraternity Appeals Emphasized by Presbyterian Minister

Dr Abbote Y Wilcox, pastor of the Presbyterian church, urged loyalty to a church during a Sunday address. He traced the early church’s progress amid criticisms and urged students to devote themselves to a church rather than be creedal beggars.

Church of the Living God Abbote Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Wilcox Willcox Phillips Brooks Soria

McCoy's Tablets Promoted as Flesh Builder by Advertiser

A vintage advertisement urges readers to tell their skinny friend Ethel to use McCoy's Tablets for a few weeks to gain healthy flesh and become a real man. It claims thousands of men and women were once thin and are now well-knit and attractive.

McCoy Clinea Phittemacy America

Also Mentioned on This Page

Southlands Martha Kennedy O. U Association Against Prohibition Peters Essex Donaldson Henry L. Geddes Endar Otel Garage Far Hotel Alpha Xi Delta Prince Cross Bros W. Union Good Hope Township Coolville al Smith Chicago Mrs. Smith Smith Emily Warner McPherson A. D. McPherson Rapid Shoe Repairing W. Union ST Aaa Ches F. J. Beasley The Battery & Electric Company Dial 701 K. of P. Bldg NW Ajesti Dr. Wilcox Church Ethel D. Zenner Co Shaamoor Dancing Joan Crawford Elks Charity Athens Fair Grounds
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