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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1926

Page

6

Kiwanis Club Chooses Delegates for Ohio Convention

Glouster Kiwanis votes to send three official delegates and two alternates to the Ohio district convention in Columbus September 20 21 with President Webber and Secretary Kittle leading the delegation. Lt Gov Irvin Prick and Congressman Berg engage members for strong attendance.

Webber Kittle Alexemberg Enoch Blower C. A. Ide Kiwanis Club Chillicothe Memrs Columbus Posbie Titlicothe Club Congressman Berg Cleveland Trict Buster Kiwanis Club Ingressman Begg Irvin Prick Ohio Kiwanis District Wanis Cers Ohio Kiwanis Quick Henry I’. Ley William James, Jr W. W. Coe T. N. Hoover Athens F. I. Hatfield Arthur Bernstein Hoover

Priests Reported Killed in Guerrero Sparks Tense Mexican Conflict

Unconfirmed reports from Catholic circles claim priests were slain in Guerrero as church state tensions rise. The border situation appears quiet along the Mexican frontier, while the church seeks dialogue after President Calles' letter urging religious law reforms.

Mexico City Guerrero Mexi Mexico Calles Arch

Valentino Said to Be Resting in Hotel After Illness

Rudolph Valentino, film star, was reported resting at Polyclinic hospital after a week in critical condition. Doctors said unseen complications jeopardized recovery but improved outlook appeared likely according to the latest bulletin from attending physicians.

Valentino New York Rudolph Valentino Polyclinic

Man in Cell Waits for Trousers and Cash

In Toledo on August 19 a Mansfield man named John waits in a cell for trousers and money delayed by a stranger who gave him a night’s lodging and then vanished with his money. Police who answered his call found him in a dingy house with no funds or possessions.

Toledo U.pr John of Mansfield Ming House

News associations urge global interchange to curb wars

A sixteenth member commission of world leading news associations from ten countries across four continents met in Geneva under League of Nations auspices. They aim to improve worldwide news exchange to foster understanding between peoples and reduce national misunderstandings that can lead to war.

Wgeneva Oiries League of Nations Othef Ales

Glouster American Legion Cancelled Game With Cambridge

High waters from Sunday Creek force the Glouster American Legion to cancel a scheduled game with Cambridge after two rain soaked weeks. A Friday free exhibition at 5:30 p.m. features Turner's Greys, a colored team, versus the Legion with Mose Young at short and Rabbit Morris and Fiddle Riley as battery.

Glouster Sunday Creek Glouster American Legion Cambridge Barnesville Turner's Greys American Legion Boys Mose Young Colored Boys Rabbit” Morris Riley Gribble James and Thompson Legion Battery

Newlyweds Carys to Move to Mansfield

Glouster August 19 Mr and Mrs Richard Cary Genevieve Rid dison have wed and will live in Mansfield where Cary will work for Westinghouse.

Glouster Richard Cary Genevieve Riddison Mansfield Mr. Cary Westinghouse Company

Pythian Sisters No 553 to Meet Friday Night

The Pythian Sisters of Jacksonville No 553 announce a special meeting at seven o'clock Friday evening. Members are urged to attend and participate in the session.

Glouster Magic City Lodge Pythian Sisters Jacksonville

Ohio Grocers Elect Lachman President in Cedar Point Meeting

C Z Lachman of Marion was elected president of the Ohio Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association at the annual convention held in Cedar Point. Youngstown will host the group’s 1927 convention.

Cedar Point C. Z. Lachman Marion Ohio Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers* Association Youngstown

Open New Seismograph Station at St Xavier College

Cincinnati will inaugurate the new Seismograph station at St Xavier College on October 1 as part of the Jesuit Seismological Association stations across America.

Cincinnati St. Xavier College Jesuit Seismological Association America

Twelve Survivors Attend Urbana Civil War Reunion

Captain J. P. Neer hosted twelve survivors of the 45th C. V. I. at its fifty third annual reunion. It marked the first reunion on the regiment’s muster anniversary. In Columbus, Colonel Bluem withdraws from the Don R. Mellett murder Canton inquiry due to other duties.

Urbana J. P. Neer 45Th Mellett Columbus Co. F. Bluem Donahey Don R. Mellett Canton

Philadelphia to Host Major Championship Bout in September

The Dempsey Tunney fight shifts to Philadelphia after last minute decisions. Promoters Rickard and Sesqui Centennial officials push heavy payments with Dempsey at least 450 009 and Tunney around 150 000, plus state and expo shares. Philadelphia officials and Governor Pinchot approve, New York boxing authorities left surprised.

Dempsey Tunney Rickard New York Philadelphia New York Boxing Commission Kendrick Pinchot Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Hoxing Commission Boxing Commission

Emperor Chining Discovers Tea Value in Legend

Chinese legend credits Emperor Chining with discovering tea as a drink around 2737 B C. The tale places tea’s value with royal interest and early adoption in his court.

Emperor Chinning

Friday's Five Best Features

Friday radio lineup lists KOA Denver CNRT Toronto WSB Atlanta WCX Detroit and WoOCc Davenport. Concerts include Municipal Band CNRT String Quartet Apollo Male Quartet Organ recital Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Band contest No. 5 with times and stations.

Sriday KOA Denver CNRT Toronto Apollo WSB Atlanta WCX Detroit Detroit Symphony Orchestra Woocc Davenport

Constable Faces Murder Charge in Ohio Woman Killing

Grayson Kentucky reports constable W. D. Haywood charged with first degree murder in the death of Miss Martha Yarhaus of Portsmouth Ohio. He will stand trial August 27 after being jailed without bond. The shooting followed her fiancé David Thomas failing to stop for a speeding charge.

Grayson U.P W. D. Haywood Martha Yarhaus Portsmouth Ohio Haywood

Clock Struck Too Often At Wrong Hour Invasion

In Boston on August 19 Mrs. Margaret Sullivan an invalid in her South End home blocked a burglar from fleeing by wheel chair and alerted police. Neighbors captured Thomas Doyle and recovered a valuable antique clock taken from a shelf.

Boston U.P Margaret Sullivan South End

Bootleggers Sought in Hewitt Home Bombing

Trumbull county authorities pursued a secret search for those responsible for the dynamiting of Safety Director O. O. Hewitt’s home. Bootleggers were questioned by police yesterday as the investigation continued.

Niles Trumbull O. O. Hewitt

Farmers Secure Top of Market in Athens County Calves

Athens County farmers sold calves at fifty cents a hundredweight over top quotations, with select yeals earning fifteen cents a pound. D M Swyer led the big payout at $31.85 for one calf as local farm bureau praised the Livestock Company for improving veal quality and growers’ rewards.

Athens County Athens County Livestock Company L. A. Ruth William Crow Elsworth McKnight James Cray Albert Dalton D. M. Swyer

Gertrude Ederle to sail home on Berengaria

Paris reports Gertrude Ederle will depart Saturday from France aboard the Cunard liner Berengaria to return to the United States after a visit with her grandmother. She denies any challenge to swim the English Channel for 20 000 dollars and says the claim is nonsense. She notes English papers mischaracterized tugs assisting her and asserts she merely wished to return home.

Paris U.P Gertrude Ederle Cunard Berengaria Gertrude Germany English

Pilot De Lisle Dies After Plane Crash

August 19 reports state Pierre De Lisle of the French Air Union died in Folkestone hospital after the crash yesterday. The death toll reached three, including one American and one Italian pilot.

London U.P Pierre de Lisle French Air Union Folkstone de Lisle

Inheritance tax set on Lena Day estate

The local Probate court determines an inheritance tax of $61.16 on Lena Day's estate. The gross value is $2605.60, with $605.60 personal property and $2000 real estate. Debts and costs amount to $1731.87, leaving $873.73 for Florence Horton of Nelsonville who must pay the tax.

Lena Day Florence Horton Nelsonville

Marriage License Issued in Nelsonville Pair Becomes Man and Wife

The Probate court issued a marriage license yesterday afternoon to William McConaha, 19, a section hand from Nelsonville, son of Mrs. Hattie McConaha, and Othel Withem, 18, at home in Nelsonville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Withem.

William McConaha Nelsonville Hattie McConaha Othel Withem John Withem

Radio call letters trimmed from East programs

Washington reports a 75 percent drop in station announcements on East origin radio programs over the past year. Department of Commerce officials, who once demanded frequent letter repetition, now welcome the change and are leaving the matter to air programs.

Washington East Department of Commerce Sta

Camel Cigarettes Offer Universal Enjoyment and Quality

Camel cigarettes bring new enjoyment to millions with unmatched popularity among experienced men. Subtly blended tobaccos create a distinctive taste that never tires, inviting strangers to a friendly introduction and promising the utmost in smoking pleasure.

Tobacco Organization

Farm Bureau Membership Drive Reaches Ath ens County

Election campaigners report steady progress despite muddy roads and flood conditions. Troy township leads early, while Carthage township plans five teams once water subsides and routes clear. Campaign managers expect a definite end soon with many signups.

Athens County Farm Bureau Troy Township Carthage Township

Drive to Clean Up Steubenville Underworld

Acting mayor Dr Edward J C Sander orders police to wipe out Steubenville underworld as part of city cleanup after suspensions of Mayor John Patton and Police Chief Blaine Carter. Rose Cunningham named patrolman and chief of police.

Steubenville Edward J. C. Sander John 8. Patton Blaine Carter Rose Cunningham Steue Kenville

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