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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1928

Page

3

Tate rally to open fight Davis to speak

In Columbus on September 27 Republican headquarters plan a statewide rally with James J. Davis delivering the principal address. Theodore E. Burton Myers Y. Cooper and Simeon D. Fess will speak or be introduced as candidates for state offices. Special trains and motor caravans will bring supporters from across Ohio and efforts aim to heal party rifts. Begg will tour Ohio making twelve speeches in the final campaign stretch.

Columbus Republican Ohio Secretary of Labor James J. Davis Theodore E. Burton Myers Y. Cooper Simeon D. Fess James T. Begg Cooper Begg National

Tragic end to school fishing trip as boy drowns

In Toledo on a half-holiday four boys led by Raymond Wojciechowski, 10, went fishing at Ten Mile Creek with crude poles. Raymond slipped from a railroad trestle and plunged 15 feet into the water. his body was recovered. Fellow youths Rega mond Curtis, Edward Pawlowski, and Sylvester Pawlowski, ages 12, 11, and 10, were present.

Toledo U.R Raymond Wojciechowski Ten Mile Creek Raymond Regamond Curtis Edward Pawlowski Sylvester Pawlowski

Prominent leaders to attend Nelsonville Farm Day

Many notable figures meet in Nelsonville for Farm Day on October 13 led by Renick W. Dunlap assistant secretary of agriculture. Other guests include Harry Caton Charles V Truax E J Tussing and John D Brown. Events feature husband and chicken calling contests and a challenge by Chicago horseshoe champions.

Nelsonville Philip Miller Charles Bartels Farmers’ Day T. H. Johnson

Stolen Ford Recovered After Chase In Nelsonville

Three men observed taking gas from parked cars near the Dew Hotel were chased by Patrolman George Bateman. They abandoned the Ford sedan on Third Street and escaped. The Ford belonged to a Columbus man and had been stolen the day before. The owner was notified of the recovery.

Nelsonville Dew Hotel George Bateman Third Street Columbus

Nelsonville Greyhounds Beat Hawks In Scrimmage

Nelsonville High School Greyhounds survive a stiff practice game against Hawk led by Hartley and Huffman. Hawk’s Linton and Stocklen produced big plays including a 70 yard kickoff return and a 40 yard rush. Fisher scored on a line plunge as the opening season game vs Murray City H.S. looms.

Nelsonville Stocklen Hawk Nelsonville High School Greyhounds Hartley Hiwk Huffman Linton Fisher Murray City High School

Personal mentions include Shaman sky returns from Cleveland

Mrs. M. Shamansky returned from Cleveland after a successful operation at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Miss Esther Verity and Ms. L. D. Johnson are visiting Columbus. Mrs. T. E. Wells visited Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Coakley host Mrs. Charles Howe and daughter Mary Lu of Westerville this week.

M. Shamansky Cleveland Cleveland Clinic Hospital Esther Verity Columbus L. D. Johnson T. E. Wells B. M. Coakley Charles Howe Mary Lu Westerville

Meeting Called by Daughters of America in Nelsonville

A meeting of the Daughters of America is set for 7 o clock tonight at their hall in Nelsonville to arrange attendance at the funeral of Mrs Allie Brown.

Nelsonville The Daughters of America Allie Brown

Retail Association Director Addresses Nelsonville Merchants

Sam C. Davis, director of the Ohio State Council of Retail Merchants, spoke to Nelsonville Merchants Association at the American Legion Building. He urged keeping the community in the spotlight through planned monthly promotions and unified sales events to attract and retain trade from the local trade territory.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Retail Merchants’ Association American Legion Sam C. Davis Columbus Ohio State Council of State Council Ohio Ohio Retail Dry Goods Association Ohio Retail Clothiers’ and Furnishers’ Association Ohio Val Legion Home Ed Rosser Leonard Cooley

Driver Fined in Reckless Driving Case

Nelsonville report G F Dabritz of this city was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Mayor L J Eberle after pleading guilty to reckless driving. He allegedly drove past a street car unloading passengers on Chestnut Street.

Nelsonville G. F. Dabritz L. J. Eberle Dabritz Chestnut Street

Presbyterian group leaders meet at Mrs Dean home

The group leaders of the Presbyterian congregation will gather Friday at 7 o clock at the home of Mrs S E Dean. The church children’s choir rehearses Friday afternoon at 4 for Homecoming Day music on October 7 during Sunday School hour. Directors are Mrs Edith Stiers and Miss Louise Shafer.

Nelsonville S. E. Dean Edith Stiers Louise Shafer

Bridge party for American Legion in Nelsonville Friday

A bridge party for the American Legion will be held at the Legion Building Friday evening starting at 7 30 o clock. Guests are asked to contact Mrs E S McCune to attend.

Nelsonville The American Legion Legion E. 8. McCune

W C T U Endorses Hoover at Franklin County Meet

The Franklin County Woman's Christian Temperance Union ends its two day convention endorsing Herbert Hoover for president due to Governor Al Smith's states rights stance on prohibition. The session concludes in Columbus on September 27.

Columbus Herbert Hoover United States al Smith States Franklin County Women's Christian Temperance Union

Shut Off Gas Advisory For Nelsonville Friday

The Ohio Fuel Gas Company warns Nelsonville residents that gas service will be shut off Friday after noon September 28 from 1 PM to about 8 30 PM to repair a main line. Consumers are advised to turn off all burners lights and especially pilot lights in stoves and hot water heaters during the outage.

Ohio Fuel Gas Company Nelsonville

Dunlap to Be in Nelsonville for Farmers Day

A full speakers list for Farmers Day during Old Home Week in Nelsonville has been announced. Renick W. Dunlap assistant secretary of agriculture Washington will speak, joined by Charles V. Truax Columbus Harry Caton Coshoc ton H Tussing Canal Winchester and John T Brown Mechanicsburg. The event aims for an ambitious program making it the most extensive Home Coming Week in Nelsonville in years.

Nelsonville Renick W. Dunlap Washington D. C Charles V. Truax Columbus Harry Caton Coshocton H. Tussing Canal Winchester John T. Brown Mechanicsburg

Governor Donahey To Aid Democrats

Governor Vic Donahey joins the Ohio Democratic campaign effort. He will speak on behalf of the State and National Democratic tickets and may have his address broadcast by radio.

Columbus U.P Vic Donahey Ohio Donahey J. A. Meckstroth

Bayer aspirin authenticity and safety cue emphasized

A drugstore urges buyers to check for Bayer branding and red printed wording as proof of genuine Bayer Aspirin with the woven directions included in each box. The advice highlights brand integrity and consumer vigilance when purchasing pain relief.

Bayer

Chopped Carrot Peanut Mayonnaise Sandwich Idea

A simple sandwich idea uses chopped raw carrots mixed with peanuts and mayonnaise. It suggests a healthy option for children.

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