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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1928

Page

3

Candidates address themes at Republican Women’s club meeting

In Youngstown three gubernatorial hopefuls spoke to the Republican Women’s club. Edward C. Turner attacked James Begg as aligned with utility interests. Begg cited Ohio industrial taxes higher than nearby states and argued wages harm workers. Myers Y. Cooper pressed for a businesslike administration and a new chance based on his prior record.

Youngstown U.R Republican Women's Club Edward C. Turner James Begg Raleigh Reese Begg Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania Illinois Myers Y. Cooper Cincinnati Donahey

Funeral Held for David Kern in Union Furnace

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at the U B church Union Furnace for David Kern 56 a farmer who died Monday after a long illness Burial was at Logan He leaves a wife and ten children. Stacy Sharp pleaded not guilty to carrying concealed weapons when arraigned before Mayor L J Eberle He waived preliminary exam and was held to the grand jury under 500 bond He also pleaded not guilty to intoxication and will have a hearing Wednesday.

David Kern U. B. Church of Union Furnace Nelsonville U. B Union Furnace Kern Logan Stacy Sharp L. J. Eberle

Legion Post Plans Addition to South Court Street Home

Bids for a new one story brick addition to the K. T. Crossen American Legion post building on South Court Street will be opened at a Legion meeting Friday night. If affordable, an award may be made tomorrow. The addition would merge with the dining hall to create a 50 by 20 foot social and meeting space with a high grade floor for dances.

K. T. Crossen American Legion South Court Street Legion

Federal Board Sets New Rates On Coal Shipments

The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled several coal carload rates as unreasonable in actions linked to International Paper. New lower rates were prescribed for bituminous coal from Pennsylvania and West Virginia to Northern New York destinations and for anthracite coal to Pierce Field Corinth Fort Edward Glens Falls Ticonderoga and Wellsboro. Additional adjustments affected bituminous coal from Clearfield and Westmoreland districts and Monongahela rail line and steam coal from Mayfield Pennsylvania to Troutbrook Hortons Cooks Falls Roscoe Livingston Manor and Corbett North Carolina.

Washington U.R Interstate Commerce Commission International Paper Company Pennsylvania West Virginia New York Pierce Field Corinth Fort Edward Glens Falls Ticonderoga Wellsboro Clearfield Westmoreland Monongahela Mayfield Troutbrook Hortons Cooks Falls Roscoe Livingston Manor Corbett N. C

Stock To Be Issued By New York Central Railroad

Washington reports the New York Central Railroad is authorized to issue 421 583 shares of 100 par value stock totaling 42 158 300 dollars. Proceeds from sale will go to redeem maturing bonds to bolster the railroad’s finances.

Washington U.P Interstate Commerce Commission New York Central Railroad New York Central

Tigers Beat Twilight League Picked Team at Athena Park

Shetler's Tigers won 10 to 7 at Athena ballpark last night, extending the Army's four game win streak. Rhodes and Thompson formed the Army battery with Nardini and Betts handling the returns as three home runs powered the victory. Captain Dew, Captain Hydecker, and Captain Havlin each contributed four baggers in key innings.

Nelsonville Shetler Tigers Athena Army Rhodes Thompson Nardini and Betts Army Heavy Artillery Dew Hydecker Havlin

Doanville Daily Vacation Bible School Commencement

Doanville Daily Vacation Bible School will hold commencement exercises Friday evening at eight at Irene McDowell’s home. The Deanville school reports unusually large enrollment this term and a successful period with Ralph Ely as principal, Catherine Harrop over girls, and Ruth Kelch as kindergarten. St Agnes Guild members were entertained by Mrs Ray Ash with a brief business session and social hour attended by numerous local women and girls.

Nelsonville Doanville Irene McDowell Christian Social Service Deanville Ralph Ely Catherine Harrop Ruth Kelch St. Agnes Guild Ray Ashby J. Warrington Tom Evans Nelson Dowler John Hall James McKee Fred Hall M. Powell S. Warner Lillian McKee Edna Hall Nelle Dowler Audrey Frances Marie Hall

Degree of Pocahontas installs Nelsonville officers

In Nelsonville on July 12 officers of the Degree of Pocahontas were installed at the regular meeting. Officers named include Prophetess Alice Reed Pocahontas Mae Keplar Wenonah Etta McKibben Powhattan Ella Patton G of T Elsie Weaver G of F Evelyn Scott with Mrs. Birdie Evans as installing officer. Lunch followed and attendance was good. A weekly King’s Men prayer meeting is planned at Robert Mosley’s home on Poplar Street Friday at 7:30 PM.

Nelsonville Pocahontas Prophetess Alice Reed Mae Keplar Wenonah Etta McKibben Powhattan Ella Patton Elsie Weaver Evelyn Scott Birdie Evans The King’s Men Robert Mosley Poplar Street

Loyal Woman's Class Picnic at Mrs Starkey's Home

The Loyal Woman's class of the Christian church enjoyed a Tuesday evening picnic at Mrs Sam Starkey's Ashton avenue home. A dinner for 50 was served on the lawn with Mrs Violet Keplar leading devotions and Mrs Starkey presiding at the post meal business session. A group photo was taken with several guests including Mrs Kate Savage Dayton Paula Kentner Columbus Phoebe Clements and others.

The Christian Church Sam Starkey Ashton Avenue Violet Keplar Kate Savage Dayton Paula Kentner Columbus Phoebe Clements Della McMasters

Plot to Overthrow Spanish Government Foiled

In Bordeaux on July 12 sources report over 100 arrests after a plot by syndicalists and communists to topple the government was discovered. The plan targeted the July 17 Pyrenees Tunnel opening at Canfranc with King Alfonso XIII and Primo de Rivera to attend, as President Doumergue prepared to visit. The Spanish government urged patriots to reject the revolutionary scheme.

Bordeaux France U.P Primo de Riviera Pyrenees Can-Franc Doumergue

Magazine sues over Temple Houston story in Liberty

A $600 suit was filed in Fort Worth district court by Temple Houston’s widow and children against Liberty Magazine. They challenge an article titled Sam Houston Saviour of Texas claiming Temple Houston was born out of wedlock to an Indian woman. They state Temple was the youngest of eight children born to Sam Houston and his wife Margaret M. Lee and that they were legally married.

Fort Worth Tex U.P Liberty Magazine Temple Houston Sam Houston Texas Republic Margaret M. Lee Alabama

Seven To Die In Kentucky Chair On Friday the 13th

Eddyville Ky July 12 Seven murderers are to be executed at Eddyville prison with death to follow some time after midnight Friday the 13th The state official executor C E Collier will complete the task in less than an hour Chair says Kentucky will set a national record for executions Warden J B Chilton notes the brief process

Eddysville U.P Eddyville C. E. Collier Kentucky United States J.B. Chiltong

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Local Social Notes Reach Across States and Cities

Mrs. Frank Crow of Huntington West Virginia visits relatives here while C H Ruble and family escort Mrs J L Wilson home from Magnetic Springs. Ruth Hyde visits sister in New York City. others travel to Columbus Walbridge Sharon Pa Pittsuburg and Buckeye Lake for family and employment.

Frank Crow Huntington, W. Va C. H. Ruble Columbus J. L. Wilson Magnetic Springs Ruth Hyde Earl Stilson New York City

Real Estate and Securities Loans Feature in Bank Statement

The report lists loan categories including Real Estate and Collateral loans, Other Loans and Discounts, Bonds and Securities such as County and Municipal Bonds, and Other Bonds and Securities. It also shows banking assets like Banking House and Lot, Furniture and Fixtures, Real Estate other than Banking House, plus cash from reserves and exchanges in transit with amounts noted.

Csssse Rouses Cone Kane

Athens Evangelist Organizes Church

Homer Vian of Athens county sails the Atlantic coast to Salisbury Maryland to establish a new Church of Christ. Seventeen have joined as charter members and revival meetings continue for weeks. Vian broadcasts weekly from WSMI D Salisbury as a gospel advertisement. He enjoys his first Atlantic swim and visits Washington DC landmarks.

Homer Vian Athens County Atlantic Coast Church of Christ Salisbury Maryland Bers Mr. Vian WSMID Ohio Atlantic Washington D. Cc

Fouts to serve 9 days in Perry jail for traffic case

A. H. Fouts former state prohibition inspector of Corning remains in Perry county jail to complete 9 days of a 1.50 fine plus costs for a traffic violation fined by Mayor C. H. Weiner last year. The Ohio Supreme Court sustained the case after Fouts had already served about 20 days of the 69.

New Lexington A. H. Fouts Corning Perry County Fouts C. H Weiner Ohio Supreme Court

McCoy's Tablets Promised To Build Health And Girth

An advertisement claims McCoy's Tablets help underweight individuals gain weight and vitality. It cites a Florida woman who reportedly gained from 10 to 128 pounds in three months and offers a money back guarantee after four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes if minimum improvements are not seen.

Catherine Friel Florida McCoy America

Relief From Heat Brought by Winds

Cooling breezes today brought relief from the humid heat that caused a number of deaths across the state. Thundershowers were expected in the southern part and might reach the north before day's end, according to G Harold Noyes, chief of the Cleveland U S Weather Bureau.

Columbus Columbus Weather Bureau William Alexander Cleveland G. Harold Noyes Cleveland U. S Ureau

Believe Girls Eloped With Men In Car

Ellen Woods and Nina Adams both 15 from Perry County allegedly eloped with Charles Willison of Columbus and Williard Todd of Toledo after disappearing Tuesday. Woods is a ward of the Perry County Children's Home. They were last seen entering a large sedan with two men.

New Lexington Ellen Woods Nina Adams Charles Willison Columbus Williard Todd Toledo Woods Perry County Here

Elks Establish National Foundation Trust Fund

Americas Elks in Miami announce a $20,000,000 trust to support charitable educational and benevolent initiatives. The fund will be named the Elks National Foundation and used for a wide range of programs nationwide.

Miami Fla America's Elks Elks National Foundation

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