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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1928

Page

7

Hoover and Smith Named For Presidency In 1928 Race

Houston dispatch notes Herbert Hoover of California and Alfred Smith of New York as the two major candidates. Both come from poverty backgrounds, differ in roots yet share similar political paths. Prohibition remains the central issue with both parties pledging enforcement. Smith hints at Volstead reform while Hoover calls prohibition a noble experiment. Reed backs Smith, expected to tour the country. Hoover to base near Chicago and campaign quietly with radio and key speeches.

Houston United States Hoover Smith Lfe California New York Republican Party Herbert Hoover Iowa America Asia London Harding Coolidge Democratic Party Alfred Emanuel Smith Europe Manhattan Fulton Street Tammany Hall Big Tom Foiley Tammany Albany Tam Many Hall James A. Reed Missouri Reed Senate Chicago

Athens County Court Records and Sentences Report

Judge L. G. Worstell presided as the Athens County Common Pleas Court opened with several rulings. G W Ash and Eva Ash owe 325 dollars plus 6 percent interest since 1928 on a note to Athens National Bank. Carrington Coal Co. site ownership was confirmed for a creditor claim. John S. Radford owes 125 dollars plus 7 percent interest since 1928 to RM Patterson. Jake Darnell received an indeterminate sentence to the state reformitory for concealed weapons. Frank Darnell and Frank Darnell Jr. were bound over on 500 dollar bonds for aiding an escape and concealing a felon. In Virginia, Candii Dennis was found guilty of second degree murder with a leniency recommendation and waits until July 17 for sentence.

L. G. Worstell Ponmeroy Athens County Common Pleas Court Athens National Bank G. W. Ash Eva Ash Citizens Central Bank Nelsonville Carrington Coal Commny Plain AM John S. Radford RM. Patterson Jake Darnell State Reformatory Frank Darnell Frank Darnell, Jr Peariseburg Candii Dennis Newport Archie Buchanan

Messenger Pattern Department Dress Pattern Details

The notice describes a printed voile dress pattern with crepe for jabot and facing, cut in sizes 18 and 26. A 16 year set requires 344 yards of 39 inch material plus 5 yards contrasting for labor and facing. The lower dress width is 1% yard. Pattern mailed on 15 cents.

Forty-six Athens youths enroll for Citizens' ATs training

J W W Lee county enrolment chair says forty six boys have completed for Citizens ATs training and will travel to Fort Thomas Kentucky for registration on July registration day. Athens county list includes Anthony Gruible William Harvey Arthur Bal Eldward Aywara Mceceley Donald Emerson Ervin Prance many others. Visitors day at Fort Thomas is July 25 for parents to see the boys.

Ats J. W. W. Lee County Athens County Fort Thomas Kentucky Anthony William Gruible Jacksonville Wiliam Harvey Bing Arthur Ri Bal Eldward Ay Wara MceCeley Deanville Donald Emerson On Ervin Edmond Prance Winnes Edward North Ralph Fucka Francis Tere Brown Willa Vernon Tine Burns Sheldon Ervin Carleodore Paspichei Wilbur Darius L. Partlow Nelsonvil Lee Wilson Leassey Athens Woods Frank Robert Harold Green Tom Shafer Bond Bartoe Paul Woodrow Clark Charles Elwood Dorst Clyde Fisher Harold Kenneth Barris Oscar Jamesley Dale Leighton Huchinson Water Pear

Strange Interlude Approval Marks In New York Theatrical Experiment

New York scene reports Eugene O Neill Strange Interlude receives a two dollar stamp of approval from UPR New York. The play runs from 5 15 p m to midnight and is described as a strange, successful experiment with Judith Anderson stepping into Lynn Fontanne s role and others rotating cast members for vacations.

New York UPR United States Eugene O'Neill Judith Anderson Lynn Fontanne Tal Need

Editor Named Petition Filed For CHIO Board Chairman

In Cincinnati a suit for 22634 was filed in U S district court after barges were attached to the Belfont near Carrollton Kentucky. The City of Cincinnati steamer was rammed May 24 causing extensive damage and resulting in one death.

Chio Board Cincinnati Junge U. S. District Cincinnati and Louisville Company Belfont City of Carrollton Madises Ind

All Marble Players Anxious To Contest In Atlantic City Meet

In Atlantic City 3500 spectators watched 46 boys and a girl contest marble matches after rain halted play yesterday. Andrew Williams, publisher of Mean, appointed by the state board, announced new editor selection while a tournament opener nears with confident young contestants and a field of hopeful victors.

Atlantic City Todi Alware Johny Daniel WL Williams Sighars Mean East Harper Deaconess Hospital Friis Ta Breom Hie

Missing Air Mail Flier Sought Over Arkansas Route

A search was organized in St. Louis to locate air mail flier Leslie H. Smith missing after taking off from Little Rock Thursday night. He was due at Lambert Field on a night flight from Little Rock and was last heard after delivering Democratic convention lectures.

ST. Louis U,pa Leslie H. Smith Little Hock Ark Smith Lambert St. Louis Little Rock

Fragmented OCR: Erik N around in mie world te

The readable fragments mention Erik N and a world scene with official Tad watching Boeing air and Seat. Details are incomplete but indicate a note on events or observations tied to aviation and individuals.

Erik N Mie Rémair Boeing Air

Rinsing silk during summer harms silk life

The note warns that washing silk during hot months can shorten its life as perspiration causes rot and damage to the fabric.

Diver Leaves Hotel After Uncertain Bridge Jump Show

Ray Woods of St Louis told witnesses he dove from the Brooklyn Bridge on Sunday. He then checked out fearing police action after the dramatic ascent and was seen by multiple photographers as authorities searched for details of the stunt.

New York R—ay Woods St. Louis Brooklyridge Woods

Athens Wins 1929 State Convention Site for Spanish War Vets

Athens camp members led a campaign to host the 1929 Spanish-American War Veterans state convention. Delegates toured Columbus and Chillicothe and circulated circulars to 109 camps, praising Athens and Ohio University. Local leaders such as Mayor Alex Moore and R A Dalton rallied support amid opposition from Uhrichsville-Dennison.

Athens R. A. Dalton Ohio Department of Spanish War Ans Ohio University Columbus Mathias Carmi Thompson Deshler Hotel Chillicothe Uhrichsville-Dennisi Twin Cities Alex Moore C. Woodworth Tiffin Gilmore Rev. Brown Kingston Dennison Uhrichsville George W. Reed Ee Moody Dennison Chamber of Commerce Emerson Host Galbreath David Slaughter O. A Sloane Dalton Frank Lowry C. Q O. Pickering Harry Morrison A. @. Sloane John Roach John Gist Charles Cameron Guy Brown von Barnes RK. A. Dalton E. C. Woodworth J. C. Edmundson BE. M. Scott Ed Sherlock Alex W. Moore Harry Kelly Nelsonville Harry Brown Lancaster Professor Landstttle State University D. Dailey Athbany

Ohio official notices and prison farm produce reported

Secretary Brown mailed township and municipal rosters to aid officials across the state and received a $25,000 check to increase capital stock of large river-area corporations. The Fish and Game Division distributed 4,000 ring neck pheasant eggs to farmers and sportsmen, with hatchings after 24 days and release at 4 to 6 weeks. Warden Preston E. Thomas serves three daily meals to 4,000 inmates with pork and garden produce from prison farms. Ohio Commission fatalities totaled 108 last month across 35 counties, with 18,907 claims filed, up over 1,000 from last year. Road work bidding by Harry J. Kirk totals about $2,006,006 across 16 counties, including East Liverpool to East Palestine, with two more bidding dates in July and plans to complete the projects before cold weather.

Columbus Clarence J. Brown Brown Division of Fish and Game D. O. Thompson Preston E. Thomas Ohio Penitensiary West Spring Street Ind Commission of Ohio Acqude Statement of Superior Safety and Hygiene Gala Commission Harry J. Kirk Co Lumbiana County East Liverpool-East Pales Kirk

Flood Waters Drown Boy as West Virginia Floods Rise

West Virginia remained under flood waters as 24 hours of rain swelled rivers and basements flooded in Charleston. Flooding impeded traffic and sewers could not cope. A negro boy drowned near Logan when Buffalo Creek overflowed his home.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Cain Fai Logan Buffalo Creedk

Mixed world trivia and statistics from distant lands

A collage of facts covers exports, demographics, laws, and inventions. It notes seven million packs of cards exported by the United States, diplomatic and linguistic tidbits, and historical details from Egypt to England, with random figures on life expectancy and industry.

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