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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1928

Page

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Only End of North Lancaster Street To Be Paved This Year

Athens city council in a special meeting agreed to pave only the north end of North Lancaster Street this year. The proposed City building project would go to a bond vote, with plans and costs to be finalized next year.

Lancaster Street Athens Clyde Edmundson Carpenter Street West State Street Court Lancaster Streets Willaov William Mills B. M. Coakley Messrs Dalton and Lowry Russell Ohio University Stewart Street East Union Street McKinley Avenue

Former Klan Leader May Tell His Story

In Indianapolis the court allowed Stephen son former grand dragon of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan to testify in Jackson's bribery conspiracy trial. Judge McCabe overruled defense objections and ordered Stephenson brought from the state penitentiary to describe his relations with Governor Ed Jackson.

Indianapolis Ind U.2 D. C Stephenson Gran Dragon Indiana Ku Klux Klan Ed Jackson Charles McCabe Jackson McCade State Penitentiary

Denison brands Chicago mayor as fake American in London remarks

Australian commissioner Sir Hugh Denison said today in London that Chicago Mayor William Hale Thompson posed as fully American but showed 100 percent German sympathies before and during World War I. He called Thompson a fortuitous blather skite and warned audiences not to take him seriously.

London U.P Hugh Denison United States Big Bill” Thompson Chi

Ohio Republican Committeeman Backs Hoover in 1952 Race

Cleveland February 14. Maurice H. Maschke Ohio Republican national committeeman withdrew support for Senator Frank B Willis and pledged to back Secretary of Commerce Hoover for the Republican presidential nomination. He remains noncommittal to the Willis faction and could switch sides. Maschke informs amid mixed reactions as he nears re election this year and Bud Burton ally Mons.

Cleveland U.R Maurice H. Maschke Ohio United States Frank B. Willis Commerce Hoover Willis Maschke

Lindbergh Plans Home-Coming Flight and Chicago Route

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh outlines future plans including a home-coming flight over St. Louis and a flight over his old air-mail route to Chicago. He notes the Spirit of St Louis has logged 481 hours since San Diego, flew safely from Havana, and says parachutes are not essential for his straight passenger flights.

Foster Eaton United Press ST. Louis U.R Charles A. Lindbergh Chicago Guggenheim Fund For the Promotion of Aviation St. Louia Smithsonian Institute San Diego Havena 8&J. Louis Lindbergh Central South America

This Date in American History begins in the Messenger

The Athens Messenger announces a new editorial feature This Date in American History to run on the page. It promises factual historical reflections to show how the past mirrors the present and readers are urged to read it today.

Athens Messenger The Messenger

Debutante Charm Talk Links Health To Physical Allure

Miss Sarah Hatcher of Ohio University tells Y W C A members that true charm comes from radiant health, movement freedom, posture, and grooming rather than mere features. She urges sleep and diet for future charm and notes slouching as a habit to be broken.

Sarah Hatcher Ohio University Department of Physical Education Charm School Misa Hatcher Miss Hatcher Dean Irman Voigt South Ewing Auditorium Pauline Dickinson Genevieve Apgar

Lowden Active Arrangements For North Dakota Delegates

Washington February 14 The Senate commerce committee voted to summon Secretary of Commerce Hoover to offer his views on flood control. Opponents push to place him on record for or against Coolidge flood relief cost sharing. Chairman Jones said no record vote was taken after heated discussion lasting more than an hour.

Washington Senate Commerce Committee Secretary of Commerce Hoover Coolidge Jones Willis Curtis Watson Treasury Department Mellon Pennsylvania Florida Commerce Committee Mr. Coolidge Mississippi River

Hoover opposition shifts in flood control battle

Washington reports a furor as Senator Willis convenes the Senate Commerce Committee to press Hoover for input on flood control and the President Coolidge plan. Meanwhile former Governor Lowden makes deals in North Dakota to block Hoover and boost his own delegation prospects. Hoover heads to Florida for a brief fishing trip amid the party maneuvering.

Washington Hoover Willis Secretary of Commerce Ohio Senate Commerce Committee Coollidge

John D May Declares Will Overcomes Big Men in Race

Beverly Hills editor says John D May plans to shame other top men into serving the country and that Hoover is the sole acclaimed candidate. The piece questions whether a known qualified man can make a strong race and if qualifications are an asset or liability.

John D. May Will Hoover

Jury Chosen for Trial of S A Lengel Murder Case

The jury to decide if Sejanus A. Lengel former Canton police chief is guilty of Don Meltett’s murder was completed and sworn after a day’s work in Lisbon. An alternate juror was being selected and jurors were allowed liberty during progress of the trial. The court advised jurors not to read newspapers or discuss the case, and to report any contact.

Lisbon U.R Sejanus A. Lengel Canton Don R. Meltett Lengers Lones

Educational Talk at Athens Rotary Meeting

The Athens Rotary Club met at Hotel Berry at noon with John J. Woolley giving an educational talk. He focused on Roy Hawk, the local shoe dealer, and the newest club members. Rev. C. M. Coulter, slated to lead the program, was called to Cincinnati on business yesterday.

Athens

Non-Stop Flight Hops From Moundsville to Lakeland

Capt. George Haldeman piloted Ruth Elder in a new cabin plane from Moundsville to Lakeland on a non stop flight. Edward W. Stifel, Wheeling financier, accompanied her as passenger.

Moundsville George Haldeman Ruth Elder Paris Lakeland Fila Edward W. Stifel Wheeling

Last 24 Hours Weather in Athens Ohio University

Temperatures recorded for Athens at Ohio University show readings around the mid 40s with evening values near 41 to 45 degrees. The data includes scattered figures for Monday and Tuesday with multiple time stamps.

Athens Ohio University

Rich Fort Worth heiress seeks divorce from Waggoner scion

One of the southwest's wealthiest women, Mrs. Anne Burnett Waggoner of Fort Worth, files suit for divorce from Guy L. Waggoner. She is granddaughter of the late Burk Burnett, noted pioneer cattleman and oil magnate.

Southwest Anne Burnett Waggoner Fort Worth Tex Guy L. Waggoner Burk Burnett Millonaire

Hickman Given Death Sentence for Marian Parker Murder

In Los Angeles on February 14 1932 William Edward Hickman was sentenced to be hanged for the murder of 12 year old Marian Parker. The judge overruled defense motions for a new trial and also sentenced Hickman to kidnapping imprisonment without a fixed term. Cantillon said an appeal to the California Supreme Court would likely be filed after Thursday.

Los Angeles Cal William Edward Hickman Marian Parker J. J. Tabacco Jerome Walsh Hickman Trabucco Fox Richard Cantillon United Press Supreme Court Cantillon

Retired writer N. P. Babcock dies in Zanesville

N P Babcock aged 76, a retired newspaper man and magazine and feature writer, died in Zanesville after a brief illness.

Zanesville U.P N. P

Edna Gilson Nominated for Steubenville Postmaster

President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nomination of Edna M. Gilson to be postmaster at Steubenville. In Omaha, Tommy Grogan knocked out Babe Ruth in a Philadelphia bout, and Al Van Ryan defeated Johnny Jones over ten rounds.

Washington Coolidge Senate Edna M. Gilson Steubenville Omaha Neb Tommy Grogan Babe Ruth Philadelphia al van Ryan St. Paul Johnny Jones

Fort Worth boxing results feature Murdock and Dula wins

Eddie Murdock of Sapulpa Oklahoma defeated Brooks Harper of San Antonio in ten rounds. Kid Dula of Brownwood defeated Johnny Harrington in six rounds.

Fort Worth Tex Eddie Murdock Sapulpa Okla Brooks Harper San Antonio Kid Dula Brownwood Johnny Harrington

Needy Children Get Meals as Mine Closed

In Canaanville on February 14 meals for needy children began, 166 served in four days under Mrs James Ogle with help from local women. The largest daily total reached 46. Relief comes from the upper valley where state aid has fed children of mining families for months.

Canaanville James Ogle Ogle

Child Narrowly Survives As Dog Killed In Electric Trap

In Cincinnati on February 14 a child almost died from electrocution after a neighbor witnessed a dog killed by an alleged electric trap on George Meinken's premises. Meinken, a plumber, was arrested for cruelty to animals as prosecutors prepare charges.

Cincinnati George Meinken Herman Telgheder Meinken Muntat George E Eerts Wil Yam Krumpe Krumpe Menken John Kriger

Sticks To Her Pen A New York Author Receives Legacy Plan

Caroline Rittenberg, 20 year old New York author, will receive a $10,000 upfront legacy from Frank Loring Preston of Weston Massachusetts. The remaining $190,000 is to be paid in installments: $5,000 at age 25, $19,000 at 30, $15,000 at 35, and the balance at 40. She will continue writing in the meantime.

Caroline Rittenberg New York Frank Loring Preston Weston Mass

Libel suit launched over Anastasia royal claim

Berlin reports Mme Anastasia Tchaikovsky, visiting New York, is at center of a libel suit between Der Tag and Taegliche Rundschau. Der Tag had backed her royal claim, later reversing, with investigators alleging she wed a Polish laborer Franziska Tschanzkowski. The trial began yesterday and may seat Grand Duke Hesse as a witness if unresolved.

Berlin U.P Mme Anastasia Tchaikovsky Nicholas New York Anastasia Tchaikovsky der Tag Taegliche Rundschau Ekaterinburg Ing. It der ‘Tag Hesse Mme. Tchaikowsky Franziska Tschanzkowski J of Leuchtenberg Duke Hesse

Hoover delegates loom in Ohio as party rift widens

Ohio Republicans prepare for a preference primary amid a split over Herbert Hoover. Campaigns by Jim Thompson and others seek to channel delegates to the national convention in Kansas City. Critics urge loyalty to the party and question Hoover's appeal to voters across twenty wards.

Warner Tion Wille Kansas City Cal Hoover Ct . Brown Thompson Willits Willis

Way To God Sermon Opens Revival at Central Methodist

The Rev. I. L. pastor of Central Methodist Church will lead the sermon tonight as revival services continue this week. Last night there were two services with full attendance, and all churches held evening gatherings.

Central Methodist Church

Athens Messenger Publishes Booklet on Well Balanced Diets

The Athens Messengers offers readers a booklet on well balanced diets. The notice indicates coupons and stamps for delivery and mentions Director Frederick J. Baskin in Washington.

Athens Messengers

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