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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1926
Page
5
Athens society notes announce the engagement of Miss Ola Ruth Davis deputy county recorder to Ralph Herbert Dickson of Columbus. Davis a Ohio University alumna and longtime county recorder staffer resigns mid August to wed in early fall then reside in Columbus.
Personal notes record Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ricketts of Sugar Grove visiting their son and daughter in law, while Mr. Charles Callahan visits cousin Gordon Morrow in Wellston. A High School Christian Endeavor picnic is planned for Thursday after noon at the Presbyterian church. Rev. W. W. Ludwig will attend. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ruth of Shade announce the birth of a son, John Henry, Monday, July 26.
Official News of Activities in Government surveys the Dawes plan debt at 950 million dollars, Nevada divorce tally hits 1082 in 1925, and child labor law violations total 458. Royalties from naval oil reserves Nos. 1 and 2 are projected at four and a half million by year end, with monthly receipts around 250 thousand.
The nineteenth marriage license of July was issued yesterday to Edward Chevalier, 21, farmer of Reedville, and Lena Murphey, 17, at home. Edward is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Chevalier while Lena is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Murphey.
Berlin reports German coal production increased by two million tons annually since the British strike began. Harbor facilities are so taxed that Wilhelmshaven, once a navy coaling station, now serves German ships bound for Scandinavian ports.
William Green AFL president urged Ohio labor to oppose forming a state constabulary to bar injunctions in disputes and to back the Ohio Workers' Compensation Bureau. James Duncan AFL first vice president presented the recommendations as the Ohio Federation of Labor met in Akron. Duncan noted nationwide industrial conditions as favorable, while mining towns suffer from non-union competition and lower wages.
Buffalo July 28 The Niagara frontier poison liquor gang figure James C. Voelker 30 faces first degree murder charges and is reported ready to name higher ups in the alcohol traffic. Federal agents and police pressed raids arresting six men including Carl Voelker as authorities seek to dislodge the illicit network linked to deaths in Canadian towns. Voelker remains jailed and will provide light on alcohol sources as officials push post mortem disinterments and autopsies on unsolved poison victims.
Probate court determines an inheritance tax of 279.80 on the H. J. Radcliffe estate. Widow Lettie Radcliffe receives 3606.08 with no tax. Niece Nora McVey pays 77.64 tax on 2052.82. niece Stella McDonald taxed 121.30 on 2926. Two grand-nieces Syl via McVey and Daryl McVey each receive 577.50 and pay 10.43 tax. Total estate 11657.07 with 5191.07 personal and 6466 real property. Administration cost 1917.17 and debts 538 leave 9739.90 tax liable.
Broadcast guide lists five top radio features across networks. Includes Arthur Pryor's concert band in Asbury Park on WOR Newark at 9 p m EDT and Sesqui Centennial Concert hour on WIP Philadelphia at 8 p m EDT. Marine band on WRC and other stations schedule drama and orchestral hours.
Washington July 28 The Workers Exchange trade name used by Charles F Egolf of Cincinnati Ohio has been denied the use of the mails Horace J Donnelly post office department solicitor announced in a fraud order signed by Post master General New The exchange conducted what is generally known as a work at home scheme.
Trophies for the second week at Fort Thomas C. M. T. C. were awarded yesterday to the howitzer company. Athens county boys Clarence G. Pidkcock Emmitt Wahan and Elvin Weekly are listed among the members praised for smartness appearance and discipline during the week.
Secretary Frank Biddle states the Athens county fair will run August 24 to 27 with aims to surpass prior events. Officials promise expanded educational classes and prize money, stronger livestock and agricultural exhibits, and large displays for boys and girls clubs and women's activities. An entertainment program will accompany the high quality educational fare.
The fair will feature horse racing running races fireworks band music and vaudeville. This year marks the seventy fifth annual Athens county fair and it is a standout event on the year’s local calendar. Premium lists and entry blanks will be sent by the secretary to interested entrants.
Savannah reports all Tybee Island summer residents have been relocated to the city for protection from a tropical hurricane sweeping the Florida east coast and expected to strike the area today.
Alphonse Scarface Al Caloni once a fugitive since April 27, will surrender later today in Chicago Cicero informants say. Federal agents announced after talking with Caloni, once a booze and vice king in Cicero, a Chicago suburb. Senator Reed denounces corrupt voting as evil as murder in Chicago talk.
An Ohio wave of investigations after the Canton publisher Don R. Mellett assassination leads to suspensions and arrests of public officials as of July 28. The U.P. survey outlines agencies involved and the scope of probes across cities including Columbus.
Dispatches report tidal waves in South Korea wipe out three villages while Tokyo and nearby regions monitor the coast. Authorities work to assess damage and evacuations may follow as waves recede.
Advertisement extolls Summer colds as malaria forms and promotes Rey's Cold Tablets containing Cinchonine as milder quinine with strong antimalarial properties. It describes Cinchonine combined with Aconite Capsicum Ipecac and Podophyllin as a nonhead affecting tablet, noting Aconite lowers pulse and fever while Ipecac Capsicum aid secretions and mild stimulation. It claims Podophyllin cleanses the intestinal canal, leaving it normal, presenting the product as the best remedy to cleanse the system from colds year round.
Clerk of Courts Thurman J. Morgan reports Twenty six people were granted passports to travel in Europe this summer. Fifteen are part of the Open Road tour organized for Ohio University girl students. The named travelers include Aileen Campbell Authorines Miller Lucile Lohr Eleanor Brown Mary Lawhead Helen Phillips Doris Henry Verna Louise Mills Grace Kaufman Rachel V Hopkins Anna Mae Fenzel Melba Woodworth Roxanna G Johnson Dorothy
The local county clerk issued passports to a list including Slutz, Elsie Mae Gegenheimer, and Grace Sheeta. Others granted passports are Joe Toth, Emery Hawkes, Will Mills and son, Nelsonville, Victor D. Hill, R. C. Hickman, Griff H B. Evans, Sara FE. Mudge, Edwin B. Smith, Glen Gillette, Stanley Fyroush and Whenty Baron.
Claim of 3158.34 granted to Bond and Mortgage Investment Co of Athens against Dayton Keirns and Verkis Keirns in Common Pleas court. Six notes of 500 dollars secured by mortgage on property in Lee township. If unpaid within ten days, Judge L G Worstell ordered mortgage foreclosure and public sale.
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