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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1928

Page

10

Ten Die In Election Violence In Mexico City Area

Dispatch reports ten people killed in a pistol fight near Panuco during yesterday's election activities. The clash involved police and partisans of Leon Marques, candidate for the chamber of deputies, and was not a direct contest over Obregon. The violence reached Mexico City with fatalities among bystanders and participants.

Mexico City Avlaro Obregon Excelsior Panuco Obregon Leon Marques Chameber of Deputies

Yoder Sentenced to One Year in Ohio Penitentiary

Yoder, found guilty of non support, received a one year sentence from Judge Harley M. Whitcraft in Logan. Arrest made in Columbus last week, with prior court appearances for non support. The term notes six non support arrests and aims to curb such cases, with some defendants bound over to the grand jury.

Logan W. E. Yoder Ohio Penitentiary Harley M. Whitcraft Cleveland Yoder Columbus W. R. Lloyd Grand Jury

Party celebrates 25 year record in Logan

R B Hansel a Logan rural mail carrier in Hocking county marked 25 years in the postal service with a surprise party at his North High street home. Former postmasters and postal staff attended as he contemplates retirement, and colleague F M McKay and Miss Ida Steinman spoke while Work presented mileage statistics showing 275000 miles traveled.

Logan R. B. Hansel Hocking County Hansel North High Street F. M. McKay McKay Ida Steinman Robert C. Work Carl Brown Phil Brooke Mr. McKay Josiah Wilson Carl Wolfe Maxville Mr. Fink Mr. Stoughton Mr. Tucker Rockbridge Roy Funk James Blosser Rugg Brandt Co. E. Blackston Neal Shaw Arthur McVay Joe Acker Leonard Acker Irvin Ball Charles Brruble I da Steinman Phila Brooke Mr. Work John Bownes

One Man Escapes as Companion Is Captured in Canaan

William Radcliffe is jailed in Athens after being caught by Constable Cliff Laughlin in Canaanville for stealing 250 pounds of copper wire from the Canaan Coal Company mine. Ivor Darnell remains at large after fleeing into the nearby brush while Radcliffe was arrested with Darnell a fugitive. Local officers aided by Sheriff Williams and deputies searched several houses in the Canaanville hollow without locating Darnell.

Canaan Coal Company Canaanville William Radcliffe Radcliffe Cliff Laughlin Baltimore and Ohio Laughlin Ray Gaston Ivor Darnell Darnell William Williams Wayne Wingett Harry Dalton Kenneth Allstock Gaston Canaanville Hollow Athens

No Fears Are Felt For German Airman

Detroit July 3 U P officials in the Gordon Bennett International balloon race said German pilot Ferdinand Eimermacher in the missing balloon Munster had not been heard from since takeoff. They expect he has landed in inaccessible territory and will report tonight. Eleven other balloons landed safely led by French Blanchard pilot Charles Doifus at Walnut Cove after about 475 miles.

Detroit U.P Berdinand Eimermacher Munster Eimermacher Ford Airport Charles Doifus Blanchard Walnut Cove

Properties Taken Over Columbus by Engineers Inc

The Ohio Telephone service company properties serving several Ohio towns have been taken over by Engineers Inc of Indianapolis, it was announced. The takeover affects multiple towns in Ohio and marks a change in management of the service area.

Columbus U.P Ohio Telephone Service Company Ohio Engineers, Inc Indianapol@r

Pioneer Resident Henry Trimmer Dies at 90 in Logan

Logan July 38 Henry Trimmer 90 retired farmer and former Hocking county commissioner died at his West Hunter street home at 6 15 Sunday morning from a heart attack after illness since January 29 He helped supervise many iron bridges across the Hocking river and served three terms on the county board of commissioners He was active in the United Brethren church and helped build its present edifice He leaves a widow adopted daughter Mrs H G Hansel of Logan a brother George Trimmer Circleville and will be buried at Oak Grove Wednesday at 2 pm

Logan Henry Trimmer Hocking County West Hunter Street New York Snow Fork Hocking United Brethren Church United Brethren Prohibition George Trimmer Circleville H. G. Hansel Dean Cornette Otterbein College J. G. Spears Columbus T. C. Harper Oak Grove

Plan Luncheon for 12 New Members at Easterling Club

The Business and Professional Women's club plans a luncheon at the Easterling club house next Sunday to welcome 12 new members. Miss Lauretta McKee of Dayton will speak. Lancaster club will attend, replacing July's regular meeting.

Logan Business and Professional Women's Club Easterling Lauretta McKee Dayton Lancaster Club

Bruce Wright injured in Logan street accident

Bruce Wright son of Mr and Mrs P G Wright East Hunter street was struck by an automobile driven by a woman and knocked down while playing near the Falls Mill bridge with Robert Mohler and George Cheshire. He received leg cuts and bruises and was treated by Dr E E Campbell. Velva Gray of Logan visits grandmother Mrs Charlotte Hiles in Haydenville.

Ill Feeling Between Prohibition Party and Anti-Saloon League

Chicago July 3 Ill feeling has risen between the National Prohibition party and the Anti Saloon league D Leigh Colvin national chairman says they will not cooperate in the coming election campaign The league is not a party it is a group of paid superintendents Neither side will join forces for the dry cause

Chicago U.P National Prohibition Party Anti- Saloon League D. Leigh Colvin Anti-Saloon League Prohibition Party Colvin

Liquor Violation Cases Heard in Common Pleas Court

In Logan on Monday two men, Edward Waits and George Bartlett, were fined for liquor possession offenses. Walter Weston pleaded not guilty and awaits July 18 bond hearing. Waits paid 150 dollars plus costs. Bartlett 100 dollars plus costs. Weston, from Jackson, pleaded not guilty and was booked for arraignment before Judge A M Ellinger on intoxication charges.

Farbearn Weston Jackson A. M. Ellinger

Perilous Italian Arctic Rescue Sails Face Delayed Landing

Five Italia survivors drift on an Arctic floe as Citta Di Milano reports improved position 80.24 N 28.50 E. Viglieri heads hope for an air landing though mushy ice and lowering temps hinder. Hal returns with Swedish hydroplanes failing to land amid fog and ongoing dog-sled searches.

United Press Rome Italia Cmer-Paul Lundberg Citta di Milano Viglieri Horthland Hal Hinlopen Straits Finn Maimgren Hraganza North East Land Virgo Bay H. Riiser-Larsen Luetzow-Holm

Nations Rally in Search for Amundsen Stays Strong

The steamer Hobby will cooperate with the Braganza in the search for Roald Amundsen. Braganza heads to Kings Bay for supplies and engine repairs. Germany joins the effort with a ski-equipped plane and pilot Udet offering his services. The relief offer is accepted.

Hobby Roald Amundsen Kings Bay Germany Udet

Russian Icebreaker Struggles For Italia Camp Route

The Russian icebreaker Krassin cannot reach the Italia ice camp for several days as it battles jammed ice beyond Soresby Island off Cape Leigh Smith in North East Land. It seeks open water near the coast but must slow for numerous reefs with faulty charts.

Virgo Bay Spitzbergen United Press Krassin Italia Soresby Island Cape Leigh Smith North East Land

Legion Convention Chosen Columbus For State Meet

The Ohio American Legion state executive committee selected Columbus to host the tenth annual state convention August 19 to 21. General Chauncey B. Baker will chair the general convention committee, with Eddie Gettrost leading the entertainment committee as they plan new features and reunions alongside business sessions.

The American Legion Columbus State Department of the Chauncey B. Baker Ohio Legion Eddie” Gettrost

Probate actions name executors and appraisers

In probate court the will of Alberta N Atkins was admitted to probate yesterday with Athens National Bank named executor without bond. Appraisers E R Walker C M Gill and W H McKee were appointed. Guy B Williams filed to admit the will of Margaret McMillen to probate and the will was filed.

Alberta N. Atkins Athens National Bank E. R. Walker C. M. Gill W. H. McKee Guy 8. Williams Margeret McMillen

Explosion in Syracuse sinks two Sunco tanks

One person is dead and another seriously burned after two storage tanks exploded on the Sunco Oil company land in Syracuse shortly before midnight. Three buildings were partly destroyed and no damage estimate was available.

Syracuse N. Y U.P Sunco Oil Company

New Children’s Dress Pattern in 4 Sizes 6 to 12 Years

The pattern offers cotton prints voile pongee and rep for a child’s design. Four sizes 6 8 10 and 12 are cut. A 10 year size needs 2 yards of 36 inch material plus 1 yard contrasting for facings. pattern mailed for 15 cents in silver or stamps.

Voile Rep

Clam Clap Slap Soap Soup Solve Letter Golf

A single solution to today’s Let ter Golf puzzle is shown: Clam Clap Slap Soap Soup.

Carrier Pigeon Lands at Stewart Home

Stewart July 3 A carrier pigeon visited Peter Frisby and Lo Bushchs home and stayed about three days. Frisby caught it and placed it in a box. A band on the right leg read No 1 F 27 W. D. C. 2756 with a rubber band on the left outside No 844 inside No 225. They seek guidance on what to do with the bird.

Stewart Peter Frisby Lo Bushch Mr. Frisby

State banks report call issued by superintendent

State Banking Superintendent E. H. Blair issued a call for a report on the condition of all state banks at the close of business on June 39.

Columbus U.P E. H. Blair

Lindy Refuels Plane Along Sand Beach

Colonel Charles Lindbergh returned to Sand Beach east of Toledo to refuel the Curtiss monoplane after a forced landing on Saturday en route to Detroit. He tested the Curtiss, then flew to New York, pausing at the trans continental airport for oil.

Toledo U.P Charles Lindbergh Sand Beach Here Detroit Lindy New York Trans-Continental

Explorer Sir Wilkins and Lt Elcison Return to New York

Australian explorer Sir George Hubert Wilkins and U S Navy Lieutenant Carl Elcison arrived in New York amid cheers after a perilous polar flight from Barrow Alaska toward Spitzbergen. Their risky trek across Arctic seas drew public admiration and loud acclaim.

New York Sir George Hubert Wilkins Carl Elcison Barrow Alaska Spitaigh

Brewer seeks Republican nomination for county sheriff

J N Brewer announces his bid for the Republican nomination for county sheriff in the August primaries. Born in Missouri he moved to Athens as a child and was raised there. He has worked for the Carpenter Hardware company and the New York Coal company in Chain. Brewer is married and has three children named Arthur Florence and Ali Eyfens.

J. N. Brewer Missouri Athens Carpenter Hardware Company New York Coal Company

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Messenger Clinton Webb Senator Robinson Joseph Robinson Arkansas Houston Thomas Jefferson Whitcraft Canaan Business and Professional Women's Club Alva L. Gray Velva Robert Sam Hiles Mary Jane Jeanne Haydenville Zanesville W. W. Lewis Wanda Pryzinska Phil A. Henderson Elks Miami Fla Grand Lodge Henderson Philadelphia Bruce Wright Velva Gray of Charlotte Hiles Redpath Chautauqua Frank B. Gullum Chemistry Dept Ohio University Athens Amusement Co Italia Camp By Francesco Rea Woman Theatre Esther Ralston Zane Grey Jack Holt William Powell Fred Kohler Paramount Legion Convention Tiffany John Barrymore Sea Beast Messenger Pattern Department Zenner John Gilbert Greta Garbo the Stars of Flesh Ramon Novarro Singapore Arctic Nu Shumate Quartet William Rainey Bennett the Man Who Can Damron Clafsman Claremont Ensemble Peat Long Frederick M. Snyder Ellsworth Gilbert Cathedral Choir Metropolitan Singers Hollmann Tommy Solis MARII Alhens
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