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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1928

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention in Athens Today

Miss Edna Swan of Athens a Cleveland schools teacher heads to New York City for Columbia summer studies. Mrs Elizabeth McGrath and daughter Grace visit Athens from the Franklin county children’s home. Mrs Ward and son Junior visit Mrs Roach in Athens. Several local residents travel and host events around the Fourth with dances, dinners, and weddings noted.

Edna Swan Athens Cleveland Mabel Moore Granville Stella Blanche Linton Nelsonville New York City Columbia University Elizabeth McGrath Franklin County Children’s Home Grace McGrath Columbus George Holdren McGrath Athens County Walter P. Porter Athens Public Schools K. R. Vermillion Gallipolie Porter Joe C. E. Starr Everett M. Starr Huntington W. Va Susan Annette Wilson Richmond Starr New York Melissa Switzer Bessie Diehl Johnstown Ohio University Ironton Gallipolis E. D. Cooley and Son Junior Mrs. Cooley

Grange Meeting Set by Trimble 1839 Group

The Trimble Grange 1839 will meet in the hall Saturday evening at 8 o clock. Business of importance will be discussed.

Trimble

Toledo Chauffeur Pleads Guilty to Child’s Murder

Former Toledo chauffeur Charles Hoppe admitted guilt in the kidnapping and murder of 7 year old Dorothy Szelagowski. The plea ends the trial that began last week with Hoppe hinting at insanity. The court must now decide between death or life imprisonment.

Toledo O.R Charles Hoppe Dorothy Szelagowski Hoppe

Mail Carrier Hurt As Grocery Store Blast Rocks Town

Charles R. Hogg, a mail carrier, was injured when an explosion wrecked a grocery across from his home. Police suspect the store was bombed though the cause remains undetermined.

Youngstown U.P Charles R. Hogg

New Instructors Added to University of Music School

Ohio University School of Music increases staff to five for summer term with two new instructors. The faculty now includes C. C. Robinson director of voice and choral, Helen Heddon history and voice, Deforest Ingerham violin and orchestra, Allen Kresge piano organ and harmony, and William Longstreet piano. A public recital by music students is planned for the eighth week of summer school.

Ohio University School of Music C. C. Robinson CC. CC. Robinson Helen Heddon Deforest Ingerham Allen Kresge William Longstreet Robinson

Mauretania Sets Atlantic Round Trip Record

The Mauretania today established a new round trip record across the Atlantic sailing from Plymouth England to the United States and back in 12 14 days. Aboard the second leg was Miss Mabel Bell the American entrant who previously failed to fly solo across the Atlantic.

Plymouth England U.P Atlantic United States Mauretania Mabel Bell

Americans Released After Ransom Paid in Mexico City

U R John F Hooper and W M Mitchell, two Americans seized by Mexican bandits, were released after ransom payment in Mexico City. Official details on the terms and timing remain unavailable.

Mexico City U.R John F. Hooper W. MM. Mitchell

Family Reunion On Fourth Of July At Millfield

A Gillespie and Simpkins family reunion was held July 4 at E Gillespie's Millfield home. Attendees included Mary Simpkins and family, James Simpkins and boys, Ben Simpkins and children, Carl Robinetts party, James Gillespie, Katherine Dorothy Pauline, and Miss P Pratt. Victor Robinett noted as sixth generation resident. Rev Norman of Kingswood was absent due to hospitalization in Rochester. Games were played in the afternoon and fireworks lit the evening sky.

Gillespie Millfield Carl Robinett Stewart Victor James Gillespie Columbus Katherine Dorothy Pauline Miss P. Pratt Victor Robinett Pratt Pekins Norman Kingswood Kentucky Rochester Minnesota

Americans start world tour by air to Moscow

John Mears and Charles B D Collyer depart Berlin at 1 30 p m for Moscow as part of a 23 day world tour after a brief call on American Ambassador Schurman prior to their air voyage.

Berlin O.R John Mears Charles B. D. Collyer Moscow Schurman

Boat Excursion From Pomeroy and Gallipolis Evening outing

A boat excursion leaves Pomeroy at 4 p m and returns at 10 30 p m. It departs Gallipolis at 7 30 p m and returns at midnight. Dancing and music provided, with orderly conduct. Managed by J M Kaufman.

Pomeroy Gallipolis J. M. Kaufman

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Ernest W. Coe St. Louis Hamilton Brown Shoe House Sam C. Warren Harry Kelley Raceland Alex M. Moore H. N. Burgett The Athens County Automobile Club Harriet Jacoby H. P. Jacoby Joe T. Allom Margaret Charlotte Selena Philadelphia Ullom A. W. Ullom Motor Charlotte Ullom Robert Bishop Don Coultrap C. C. Millikan Buckeye Lake George Hickle Lancaster Hellara Exenkamper Jack Gsnville N. Dow McCune Christian Church M. E. Chatley Nettie Exenkamper John Ixenkamper Francis Lavelle Miami Fla the Elks Lodge Athens Lodge of Elks Marjorie Poston L. D. Poston Mary Jo Twiss East Union Street Robert K. Campbell Clarence Sproat John Booth Canton E. G. Campbell West Carpenter Street Mrs Harry Argue Detroit, Mich Pearl Thompson Richland Avenue Dorothy Holcombe Ruth Bain Martha Foster Caldwell Anne Bailey Kanawha Elroy McDonald E. G. Angell Jefferson City, Mo the Hatch Library and Book Shop Berry Miss Brown Summer’s Store Rexall Orderlies Prestons Preston Dresels Dimity Bischof Millinery Department Boelzner Forest Mill Children's Union Suits Demons Victor Wilton Preston Stores Washington
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