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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1927

Page

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Lindbergh to Reach Washington for Presidential Welcome

Plans for a grand New York homecoming clash with a Washington reception as the Lindbergh flight is framed as an independent venture. Coolidge aides propose a June 3 or 4 Memphis voyage with a June 11 or 13 Washington arrival. NYC protests focus on where the hero should land and how to stage the tribute.

Washington United Press Charles Lindbergh New York U.P Charlies Lindbergh America Lindbergh St. Louis Washington Square Central Park Fifth Avenue Forty-Second Street Mayor's Committee New York Edison Company

Seek Two Youths In Investigation of Death of Girl

Cleveland police seek two youths in the death of Betty Skrebis 21 after her body was taken to St Alexis hospital by two young men who disappeared. Her sisters and a friend identified her. A description of the two men was issued as detectives hunt the gas hawks believed linked to the case. Inspector Cody says Betty may have leaped from a fast moving car after repulsing their advances. The heel torn from her shoe suggests her foot snagged on a car door.

Cleveland United Press Betty Skrebis St. Alexis Hospital Valeria Bertha Marie Ostasiak Marie Betty Cornelius Cody

Ohioans May Buy It Toronto Liquor Rules Relaxed

June 1 report notes Chileans can buy whiskies wines ales cordials beers and other liquors in Ontario under relaxed government rules, enabling cross border alcohol purchases for the day.

Toronto Ontario Alasaa

Three Balloons Remain Unaccounted In National Race

Akron June 1. Three balloons left Monday in the national balloon race yet unaccounted for today and believed still in the air. Twelve bags have landed. Goodyear V piloted by W T Van Orman landed at Bar Harbor Maine after drifting toward the sea and aiming to maximize distance. Scripps-Howard last seen near Burlington Vermont traveling northeast. Army No 2 reportedly crossed Nashua New Hampshire. Detroiter II and III still unreported along with others in New York State and Vermont.

Akron U.P W T. van Orman Bar Harbor Scripps-Howard Burlington Nashua N. H Nova Scotia Army New York State W. E. Kepner Bedford, Me Vermont

Veterans Honored by Kiwanis Club Luncheon

Nineteen Civil War veterans, average age 82, were guests at a Kiwanis Club luncheon in Hotel Berry. Speakers shared notable war memories amid Civil War songs. Attendees included J. B. Allen 83, John F P Coe 86, Ezra Walker 88, and others aged 78 to 86.

Kiwanis Club Berry F. M. Tippie Ezra Walker J. B. Allen W. H. Brown John FP. Coe D. C. Cornwell John Dillinger John P. Dana J. H. Gilkey T. J.hope J. L. Pickering Thomas Porter William Roberts Eli Roush W. B. Southerton W. W. Skinner A. W. Allom

Typhoon sinks steamer. 108 missing feared drowned

The constabulary said 108 people were reported missing after the Inter-Island Steamer Negros foundered in a typhoon on Saturday. Authorities fear all may have drowned.

Manila P. I Constabulary Negros

Temperature readings from Ohio University observatory

The observation reports a high of 0 degrees yesterday afternoon and a low around 57 degrees early this morning. Temperatures were listed in two hour intervals with values 24 6 3 10 12 and subsequent figures for Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and afternoons.

Ohio University Observatory A.m

Prohibition Ends Quietly in Windsor at 10 A.M.

Windsor Ontario ends ban on intoxicating beverages at 10 o’clock this morning. Fewer than 200 people, including about six American tourists, entered the two government stores and began purchasing drinks. The transition marks a peaceful conclusion to prohibition in the city.

Windsor Ont

Capital of Nation Being Transported Across Country

The article reports the relocation of the national capital by railline carriage to the western Black Hills area, about 1800 miles from the current seat. Officials say the new official residence will be about 14 miles from the nearest railroad, reflecting isolation from rail access.

Black Hills Washington South Dakota Buffalo Bill Secret Service President Coolidge State Lodge

Coolidge to Move Capital Twice weekly for Town Visits and Fishing

President Coolidge will relocate to the Black Hills lodge on June 13 with a large staff and military guard. A single Rapid City telephone line connects the lodge to executive offices. He will visit Rapid City twice weekly for press conferences and mostly spend time fishing.

Coolidge White House Camp Meade Frank Stearns Stafp Quarters Rapid City

Memorial Day Observance At Orange Camp

The Orange camp Modern Woodmen of America will observe Memorial Day Sunday June 12 at 2 pm. Services at 10 30 am in Orange Christian church with Rev M E Chatley speaker. A basket dinner on the church lawn at noon. Graves of deceased members decorated at 2 pm followed by the memorial address. Local attendance includes many Athens residents.

Orange Camp Modern Woodmen of America Ohio M. E. Chatley Athens Christian Church Orange Christian Church Athens Orange

Man Arrested After Terrorizing Motorists With Snake

James Carper was arrested east of Canaanville on Parkersburg road by Sheriff William Williams after complaints from passing motorists. A large snake he carried frightened pedestrians and drivers. he allegedly threw the snake away before capture. An Athens State Hospital authority evaluated him as mentally ill and he will be brought before the Common Pleas court for disposition.

James Carper Canaanville Parkersburg William Williams Carper

Robinson Sues over Judgement by Athens JP Helwig

Rollie Robinson files in Common Pleas seeking both temporary and permanent injunctions to stop P. Tucker the constable and to restrain eviction of Robinson and his chattels from Carthage township property owned by Louisa J. Riley after alleging Pearl W. Helwig acted beyond jurisdiction in a landlord case judgment.

Pearl W. Helwig Athens Township Rollie Robinson Robinson Louisa J. Riley M. D. Hughes Common Pleas Court P. Tucker Carthage Township

Ohio University students plan world music tours

Five Ohio University students and graduates will tour the globe over eight months. They start June 28 from Wellston by car, broadcast across the Midwest, then sail from Seattle August 2 on the President McKinley as the ship orchestra. A second voyage begins October 1 from San Francisco circling the world, with stops in Honolulu Manila and Singapore, ending around March 1 back in San Francisco. They will be treated as crew but occupy first class quarters and perform about two and a half hours daily.

Charlies Goddard Paul Fridley Frank Haptonstall Bob Veon Bob Gardner Seattle China Philippines San Francisco Wellston Middlewest West President McKinley Admiral Oriental Orchesra Victoria B. K Yokohama Kochi Shanghai Hongkong Manila Yokoppy Thei Hawaii Honolulu Orient Singapore Suez Canal Mediterranean Marseille Boston New York Panama Canal Fridley Ohio University Goddard

Syracuse Family in Wreck After Six-Turn Roll on Guyandotte River

Early Sunday William Soulsby and family left Syracuse in a newly bought car bound for Montgomery West Virginia. The vehicle ran off a 125 foot embankment east of Huntington plunging over six times into a tree and river. Soulsby injured with possible pneumonia. wife and Edith injured. Mildred briefly unconscious but recovered. All four occupants were unconscious at the scene and later treated at home.

Syracuse Gar Guyandotte River Huntington Pomeroy William Soulsby Leff Montgomery W. Va Soulsby Edith Mildred Soulsby

Seniors at Athens High School Hear Final Bell Today

Seniors at Athens High School receive their diplomas as the school year ends. Underclassmen are dismissed for the summer and the commencement schedule unfolds with class day exercises and recognition events detailed for Thursday and Friday.

Athens High School

Ohio case on failure to provide settles over child support

The hearing against Harold Cornell for failure to provide was not held. The case, to be tried in Common Pleas court, was settled with Cornell agreeing to pay ten dollars a month for support of an illegitimate child. Prosecutor R D Williams said the case would be naled as a result of the settlement.

Cooperation Board Extends Student Pastorate Through March

The cooperative board of Baptist Episcopal Methodist Presbyterian and Christian churches voted unanimously to extend the student pastorate of W. Walter Ludwig until March 1. The action follows a Methodist board resolution withdrawing support at fiscal year end and leaves the matter for four churches to consider next spring.

W. Walter Ludwig Episcopal Methodist Christian First Methodist Church Board Cooperative Board A. A. Atkinson W. D. Hill Wesley H. Maurer A. Y. Wilcox C. M. Coulter M. E. Chatley E. L. Pielow E. W. Chubb

Girl shoots self in Bucyrus incident shocks town

Miss Ada Edgington, 16, a high school student, lay in a local hospital after a self inflicted bullet wound. Authorities say she left home allegedly to call on a neighbor but went to Crystal Lake with a Marion boyfriend seeking death to avoid her father's anger.

Bucyrus U.P Ada Edgington

Pertinent Details Of Coal Industry

Lee Hall and W. H. Haskell advocate suspending a coal industry debate and hope to carry their views to the public. The item notes anxious preparation for presenting positions and seeking audience support.

Lee Hall W. H. Hasskins

Debate sought on Ohio coal industry you versus union leaders

In Columbus on June 1 the coal strike stalemate prompts Lee Hall president of the idle miners union and W H Haskins operator to accept public debate. They demand a public gathering and consensus on judges, with no arbitration power, as they push differing causes and seek to sway miners and public opinion.

Columbus Ohio Lee Hall W. H. Masking Chamber of Commerce Hall Haskins

Governor Donahey Move Aims to Oust Pub Utilities Member

Columbus reports Governor Donahey plans to remove Frank B. Maullar of Chillicothe a Republican from the Public Utilities Commission. The move comes from sources close to the governor and was learned today.

Columbus Donahey Frank B. Maullar Chillicothe Public Utilities Commission

Fliers Search Aboard Plane Aims for Nungesser and Coll

Reported plans to use a Fokker monoplane with pontoons to reach Newfoundland and eastern Canada in hopes of locating missing French aviators Nungesser and Coll who attempted a Paris to New York flight in May. Preparations nearly complete as crews prepare to take to the wild North Atlantic regions.

New York Nungesser Coll Canada Paris

Supreme Court Grants Writ to Compel Cincinnati Officials

The Supreme court today ordered the mayor of Cincinnati and the city council clerk to sign an ordinance from last March approving the city’s consent to improve Eighth Street by replacing a viaduct erected over 30 years ago.

Columbus Supreme Court Cincinnati Cincinnati Council Eighth Street

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By Coolidge Backer Flier NEA Service Messenter Bedford Paul R. Mallon Modern Woodmen of Lindberg Majestic U. S Myron T. Herrick United New York Bay NEA Man Robinson Sues of Coal Industry I. H. McNally Maullar Troy Township Blanche Murrey Huckleberry School Malate Rupe Carl Porter Blanche E. R. Murrey Ter The Muckleberry School
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