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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1926

Page

10

Parties in Hocking County Prep for November Fight

Logan September 27 political mood heats as Republicans and Democrats set up headquarters. Republicans lease rooms above Johnson roofing on Main Street with G W Leyshon in charge. Democrats open in the Dollison Building Court Park. Also notes on local illnesses and arrests of four motorists for traffic fines.

Logan Hocking County Johnson Main Street Dollison Court Park G. W. Leyshon Logan Grocer

New Pastor Here Sunday

Rev. J. R. Fields, newly assigned pastor of the Methodist church in Logan, preached at both services to a large crowd. He will move to the parsonage after Rev. A. P. Cherrington vacates. The former pastor appeared at Morgan Memorial church in Columbus.

Logan J. R. Fields Methodist Church A. P. Cherrington Morgan Memorial Church Columbus Ohio Gallipolis Fields Cherrington

Donaldson Family Reunion Held at Gore Area Home

Logan Ohio September 27 The Donaldson son reunion gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs G M Donaldson near Gore. Attendees included the Stephenson family Linville Lemon family Columbus Murray City Lancaster and other relatives. A noon dinner was served and the group shared greetings in a family gathering at the former Donaldson homestead now occupied by the Stephenson family.

Logan Charles Conner Union Furnace H. M. Boocks C. C. Vernon Lancaster Albert Donaldson Ohio Perry Donaldson Ghd Agnes Baker Ralph and Clyde Morrison George Lemon Carbon Hill Joe Shaw Grant Dicken

Auto Show Promised At Fall Festival Week

Logan reports C F Lewis and Walter Nixon in charge as market street is roped off from courthouse to Second street for tents and cars. Hocking County Auto Dealers expect at least fifty cars in twelve makes and Mertons band has been booked as an added feature. Dealers showcased at the county fair and promise designs from factories for the week.

Logan C. F. Lewis Walter Nixon Market Street Second Street Hocking Hocking County

No U Turns on One Street Signed Citywide

No U Turn signs were painted at Main street intersections early last week and city officials have indicated that final traffic measures will be announced soon.

Logan youths enter Ohio State University

Harold Wright, son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Wright of Logan, enters Ohio State University after two years at the University of Cincinnati pursuing chemical engineering and will be a junior. William Woodard, son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Woodard of North Mulberry Street, also enters Ohio State after graduating Logan High two years ago and working at the Johnson Beverage store.

Logan Harold Wright Eugene Wright Ohio State University University of Cincinnati Ohio State William Woodard Vernon Woodard North Mulberry Street Logan High Johnson- Beverage

Logans hospital performs fourth cesarean operation

A cesarean by Dr. M. H. Cherrington for Mrs. Walter Shaw of Logan on Thursday morning resulted in the child's death but the mother’s life is believed saved. It is the hospital’s fourth such operation.

Logan M. H. Cherrington Walter Shaw

George Brooker Pleads Guilty to Drunkenness in Logan

George Brooker admitted guilt to drunkenness and disorderly conduct in Mayor Rochester's court. He was fined $20 and costs after being arrested the night before by Policeman Thomas who used his mace to subdue him. Brooker did not pay and was jailed in Hocking county.

Logan George Brooker Rochester Brooker Thomas Hocking County

Mrs. Koenig Recovers After Tanlac Tonic Trial

Mrs. Edna Koenig of 708 Wilson Ave Youngstown Ohio reports drastic relief from indigestion gastritis dizziness weakness and sleepless nights after taking Tanlac the tonic made from roots barks and herbs. She credits the product with better sleep renewed strength and happiness and urges others to try Tanlac as over 46 million bottles have been sold.

Edna Koenig Wilson Ave Youngstown Ohio Tanilac

Classroom Riddles Prompting History of Numbers

A list of numbered prompts features items about time periods people and places. Clues include references to Lincoln Poe and Bahama Islands alongside numeric themes such as twenty four points and one hundred points.

Edgar Allan Poe Bahama Islands

Moderation League reports rising drinking harm in era of Prohibition

The Moderation League claims prohibition failed to curb drunkenness with a 1925 national survey showing increased vice, more juvenile arrests, and higher open saloon days. Wayne Wheeler counters that the league misstates data, ignores population growth, and overemphasizes youth drunkenness.

New York A.R. Wets Moderation League, Incorporated United States League Washington, D. C Washington U.R Moderation League Wayne B. Wheeler Anti-Saloon League

Man Sells Beach Privileges Using Fire Hydrant

Samuel Kipperman used a monkey wrench to turn on a city fire hydrant and sold bathing privileges on a hot day. A police officer intervened and Magistrate Corrigan assessed the fine.

Enterprise New York Samuel Kipperman Corrigan

Musical program to be presented at PTA meeting tonight

Selections by the high school orchestra, the boys octette and the girls chorus will be performed at the PTA meeting tonight at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. John Power and Paul Saylor will play two xylophone numbers. The meeting will also elect new officers and delegates to the PTA conference in Marietta.

Parent-Teacher Association John Power Paul Saylor Marietta

City Work Pushed Rapidly On Clark Street Improvement

Weather permitting concrete paving on Clark Street will start tomorrow per Service Director Romine and contractor Fred Becker. The project aims for quick completion after 700 feet of concrete walk laid on Stewart Street, with paving on the east end of Fern Street expected to begin late this week.

Clark Street Romime Fred Beckler City Service Department Stewart Street Fern Street

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City of Harry Stone Mt. Pleasant A. M. Brown Glenview Heights Celina Clarence Gore Evelyn Dicken Harry Iless Charley Donaldson Oroville Frank Beck Jerry Nixon Sherman Sheets J. Nixon Earl Stewart Chester Hicks Charles Vancuren Sam Ruble L. M. Butt Boy Donaldsons Reune Eleanor Patterson Joseph Medill Patterson Chicago Madonna Miss Patterson Salzburg Mrs. Koenig Tania Taniac Roxie Roxie Stinson Jesse Smith Harry M. Daugherty Philip E. Brast Washington Court House Daugherty Gloria Swanson Abraham Lincoln First National Picture Conway Tearle and Barbara Bedford George Hunter ART and Leona Revue Wayne Wheeler New York Corporation Columbia Gene Sittatton-Porters Laddie America Pathe P. T. A. Meeting Hotel Berry W. C. Harding State Iowa Thomas A. Jenkins Athens County R. R. Johnson Court House Athens County Republican Executive Committee R. D. Williams John J. Woolley Shagmoor Fie Fifth Avenue The D. Zenner CO. Reliable Store
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