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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1927
Page
7
Taxes for the last half of 1926 will be collected starting Monday June 18 at Athens county courthouse. Treasurer Rafael R. Johnson said collection will run until July 20 with many already seeking to pay. The two tax periods are close due to late real property reappraisal countywide.
Durban South Africa resident Charles A. Cone and his wife Min nia Davis Cone arrived to Ames township after forty years away. They toured Stewart and Zanesville area friends, stayed with relatives, and plan further trips to Columbus Cleveland New York and Canada before returning to Africa later this year.
One hundred fifty children participated in the program at the First Christian Church last night. The audience especially enjoyed the two numbers performed by children from the Athens County Children's Home. The performers were students from the junior and primary Sunday school departments.
Captain Charles A. Lindbergh, returning from Europe, attends brief services on the U S cruiser Memphis en route to Washington D C. He monitors wireless reports of the Columbia's Atlantic progress as the Mauretania lies ten miles away on the horizon. He comments they’ll surely make it now.
A small boat with boys who were adrift on Lake Erie near Put-In-Bay was rescued after more than fifty hours at sea. The incident occurred last night when the craft ran into trouble and the youths were saved by passing vessels and rescuers.
June 6 Stark county grand jury began its probe into the murder of Don R. Mellett Canton Daily News editor as an indictment of a former high police official for first degree murder was believed certain.
In Detroit on June 6 United Press reports the bodies of 54 year old Mrs Minnie May and 29 year old lodger Maureen Oswald were found bound with cords in a second floor apartment. Police say both women were assaulted and the killer is still sought.
Alumni convocation in Ewing hall featured gifts and scholarship awards as president delivered a welcome address. William S. Beckwith funded the chimes gift. Mary Brokaw and Octa Kincade shared the Latin award, with others named for music and commerce honors. Ohio University Alumni Association elected officers after necrology remarks.
Belgrade reports Yugoslavia severed diplomatic relations with Albania after Albania refused to release Jurashkovitch dragoman of the Yugoslav legation. Albanian police had confiscated diplomatic mail during surrender procedures.
Julius Schmelterm, 77 known as The Miracle Man Faith Healer, was buried in Wheeling after a life of helping the poor. Wealthy followers donated cars to fund charity while he remained a pauper, never riding in an automobile.
No political aspirants have filed notices for Athens mayor with the board of elections though candidates for four other city offices have. Griff Evans seeks re election as city auditor, Bert Russell seeks re nomination as second ward councilman, Fred Fenzel files for councilman at large, Cc. E. Starr seeks re nomination as third ward councilman. Nelsonville has two announced candidates Raymond C. Cook for treasurer and Frank Anderson for fourth ward councilman. Glouster filings go to Joe Richards, Nelsonville filings to Robert Huenefeld or Harry Kelly.
All for Lindy ca s greatest airmen will assemble here June 11 for the Lindbergh day ceremony. Secretary of War Davis today asked flying field commanders to designate their most distinguished aviators for participation in the Lindbergh welcome.
Three Irishmen were arrested in London after blackmailing a British army officer and extorting 50000 dollars. The case involves a major financial demand tied to sensitive military connections. The investigation follows the officer’s complaint and subsequent police action.
A fragment describes a new face powder marketed as exclusive and pure. It claims to resist perspiration, prevent pore clogging, and offer a breeze of freshness. The ad mentions an exclusive Italian quality and a single name D. Zenner.
A crepe de chine dress pattern features bead embroidery with optional lace or floss accents. Designs include long or short sleeves and an optional bolero. Sized for 8 10 12 14 years, 14-year version uses 3% yards of 40 inch fabric. omitting bolero saves material. Pattern mailed for 1 1/2 cents in silver or stamps.
Louis Bleriod, the first man to fly the English Channel, saluted Lindy with admiration during Lindy Lindbergh’s lunch visit at the Bleriod home.
June 6. Price Barbu Stirbey becomes prime minister as Romania establishes a long discussed coalition government in Bucharest. Stirbey, a longtime ally of the dynasty, leads the new administration.
Heavy damage occurred over the weekend as downpours swept a house and store into a street a garage car was carried away and a man was struck by lightning in Martins Ferry.
A modern tablet named Midol offers relief from menstrual cramps without habit forming drugs. The ad touts fast five to seven minute relief and direct action on pelvic organs. Available in a small aluminum box at drug stores for 50 cents.
No A. C. Carr of Cheetos Ohio filed to operate a motor transportation freight service between McConnelsville and Athens Ohio. The application is set for June 1 at 9:00 AM Central Standard Time in the State Office Building Columbus.
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Public Service, City of Nelsonville Ohio, until 12:00 o clock noon June 25 1927 for furnishing 2000 tons a grade coal free from impurities for the Light and Water Works Plant for one year beginning July 1 1927. Bids must be accompanied by a three thousand dollar bond or certified check. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
A western border tale unfolds as Vilak, Elise Marberry, and Nunnally chase a string of deaths tied to mystic warnings and a suspect circle including Gaylord Prentiss. Vilak suspects Prentiss’s involvement while a tense journey to Prentiss’ house ensues amid hot nights and uneasy natives.
Vilak and Nunnally stalk through Porto Verde toward Prentiss’ fortified fazenda. The high wall with barbed wire and a hidden alarm hints at danger as they plan to slip inside and learn Elise’s fate.
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