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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
9
McKinstry Produce Co at 124 W Union St advertises heavy hens and Leghorn hens with a goal of 2000 head per week and urges customers to place orders to fill vacant room and stock.
Nelsonville ad lists used cars including Buick Overland and Ford models with prices from 100 to 675 dollars. Also advertised are orthophonic Victrola, household goods, rental real estate, hardware, plumbing, and a legal notice about estate administration and an upcoming court answer deadline.
The report lists grain and produce prices from Toledo and Cleveland, including Wheat at 1.42, Corn 1.06 1.07, Rye 1.09, Oats 41 42, Barley 68 69, and various cash and future quotations. It also notes butter and eggs firmer in New York, wool prices in Boston, and livestock quotes from Cincinnati and Columbus with sliced ranges for hogs, cattle, and lambs.
Gus Kallio the Finn from the Midwest beat Joe Turner Washington, D C to retain the middleweight wrestling title after an hour and 21 minutes with two falls both secured by a reverse full Nelson. Joe Komar Cleveland was disqualified for slugging in the heavyweight bout with George McCleod Lincoln Neb. Merle Dolby defeated Otto Schmidt twice in two minutes ten seconds, and Young Gotch threw Eddie Pope in 15 minutes.
William T. Tilden II captain of the 1928 Davis Cup team will not appear before the United States Lawn Tennis Association executive committee Friday night to answer charges of violating the player-writer rule. He cites business commitments in a letter to Samuel H. Collom and asks the committee to consider his side of the case.
Ashland reports deputies Hassinger and Easterly who killed George Frey are part of an official action. The piece notes further resolutions urging a program, commending Cleveland’s convention hospitality, and urging funds for churches and schools for Mexican refugees at Nogales Arizona.
Unofficial reports confirm George B. Davis and Mrs. M. E. Rathburn as Republican nominees for seats on the state central committee in the tenth district. Athens county selection board data show Davis 6,796 and James 5,036 for committeeman while Rathburn leads with 10,574 against Hoover 8,218 for committeewoman.
On a green field in Cleveland the Fort Bliss army polo team lost 14 to 8 to four captains of cavalry from Fort Riley Kansas in the national intercircuit polo tournament semifinal.
Chicago school board wins one engagement in Mayor William Hale Thompson's war on King George of England. Six American history texts, exposed during the William Mc Andrews trial, were expunged by the board for allegedly spreading pro British propaganda among students at yesterday's meeting.
The Cen tral Ohio Transit Company files with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for a reissue of passenger rates. The new schedule does not alter present fares but adds several intermediate points. Also notes appointments in Athens County estates and wills with dates in August 1928.
SABINA Aug 23 The Ohio Methodist Protestant conference re elected Rev Frank Lawrence Brown of Columbus as president Other officers named include Secretary Rev George W Beck Middletown financial secretary Rev Dwight Custin Toronto statistical secretary Rev J M McVey Cincinnati treasurer Rev George W Hooper Tageidy historical secretary Dr D C Coburn Columbus Appointments to ministers to be announced Monday.
The Siaten Valley Railway and Power Company and The Central Ohio Visit Company filed with The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for permission to file a joint dispatch freight schedule. The plan covers through rates on less than car load dispatched freight on passenger trains and buses between Columbus and Athens Ohio. Reference is made to The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for details. 8-16-30tw
Lieutenant Frank Schilt and three companions departed Miami at 5 27 a m for Managua Nicaragua in a tri motor Fokker marine aircraft. Schilt expects to cover 1100 miles in about 12 hours. The craft left Washington DC on Monday.
The 46th annual Knights of Columbus session in Cleveland will hear resolutions endorsing spiritual treats for members and urging wide adoption of the California practice. Luke F. Hart, supreme advocate from St. Louis, led the resolutions committee. Coroner announced a self defense shooting near Hart’s farm as four others were arrested including two bootleggers after a liquor warrant was served by deputies to Clear Creek Methodist church members.
Members of the Married People's class at the Christian Church Sunday School will travel to Chillicothe to attend Sunday School at the Christian church there and visit a mixed class. Transportation is provided for those without cars, and all members will meet at the church at 6 45 Sunday morning for departure.
Women’s rights campaigners press for a dedicated hour during Paris wartime peace talks. The National Woman's Party seeks to address foreign ministers led by Aristide Briand with world diplomats invited to listen to their plea for equality and anti-war measures.
Elyria Ohio. Earl E. Vaily editor and publisher of the Grafton Ohio Citizen disappeared from Elyria Memorial hospital where he had been confined since February 10 with a nervous breakdown. He walked off the hospital grounds and did not return.
John O. Malley, 57, watchman for the George Worthington company in Cleveland, died of heart failure early today, apparently from fright after he believed burglars were attempting to loot the plant. Police found no sign of burglars.
A ship to shore plane carrying mail from the liner Ile De France landed at Le Bourget at 2 55 p m The plane departed the liner docks at 7 am and was 150 miles at sea delivering cargo in Paris within 16 hours of the ships docking CAMP PERRY Aug 23 Col B Myers announces the Cuban rifle team arrival Capt Alberto Granta and 10 shooters were not expected to take part this year
Northbound No 3 leaves Athens 10 32 a m No 9 7 11 p m daily. Southbound No 2 11 51 a m No 6 6 15 p m daily. Hocking Valley Weaver Athens 7 38 Sim ally No 37 leaves Athens 4 op m daily Southbound No 30 arrives Athens 11 01 Main No 32 daily except Sunday No 3 Sunday only arrives om No 3 No 11 Baltimore & Ohio Westbound.
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