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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

8

Economy need of state and federal rule

Congressman Martin L. Davey of Kent argued at the Chamber of Commerce that nearly 100000 government employees could be dispensed with without harming federal usefulness. He urged federal and state reforms to cut costs, noting increases in federal payroll and overall spending since Coolidge’s era and proposing a blanket hiring and firing power to streamline government. He stressed humane focus on people and pledged economy if elected Ohio governor.

Martin L. Davy Kent Chamber of Commerce Hotel Berry Davey United States Ohio Congresman Coolidge Donahey Alex Moore Ohio Republican

Music Is Adapted From Quaint Airs Revue at Athens

Tickets for the McGuffey Revue, presented by the American Association of University Women, go on sale Friday morning at Cline's drug store. The show at Athens high school auditorium Saturday at 3 pm features old tunes like schooldays and Yankee Doodle adapted to orchestra music by Ohio University class in instrumentation led by Deforest Ingerhain with orchestra leader DeForest Ingerhain.

McGuffey American Association of University Women Athens Cline Irma E. Voigt Ohio University C. C. Robinton Deforest Ingerhain

Two Attorneys Deluged by Threat Calls in Hoppe Case

In Toledo on June 7 detectives investigate two mysterious telephone threats to Eldon H. Young and Leonard J. Raab defense attorneys for Charles Hoppe. The calls were made late yesterday and both lawyers think one caller spoke to both.

Toledo U.P Eldon H. Young Leonard J. Raab Charles Hoppe Dorothy Szelagowski

Princess Helene Seeks Divorce From Prince Carol

Bucharest June 7. Princess Helene mother of boy king Michael has filed divorce proceedings against ex Crown Prince Carol who initially cooperated but now opposes. Romanian jurists seek a path to divorce despite Carol’s opposition as emissaries report Carol’s power of attorney and change of mind. Carol currently in Belgium after expulsion from England.

Bucharest U.P Helene Michael Carol Romania Mme Magda Lupescu

Letter Golf Puzzle Teases Train Crew Word Change

All aboard with a five letter word golf puzzle. Par is five strokes and one letter is changed at a time with no reordering. A sample changes COW to HEN through HOW HEW HEN. A solution appears on page seven today.

Queen of Diamonds Aims for Transatlantic Flight

Miss Mabel Bell departed Roosevelt Field in the Bellanca monoplane Columbia, aiming to become the first woman to fly the Atlantic. Pilots Oliver Leboutillier and Arthur Argles accompanied her as she headed toward Old Orchard Maine, with hope to reach Europe. Her mother expressed strong confidence in a safe landing somewhere in Europe.

Roosevelt Field N. Y U.P Mabel Bell Columbia Old Orchard Europe Oliver C. Leboutillier Arthur Argles Clarence Chamberlin Charles A. Levine Germany Miss Bell Atlantic United States England Levine Amelia Earhart Newfoundland Boston Maine Leboutillier Argies

Thaw Granted U R A Visa for France Entry

London June 7 U R A visa secured for Harry Thaw to travel to France if British authorities continue to bar his landing at Southampton E M Pendleton stated today Pendleton had arrived to pursue Thaw's case

London U.r—A Harry Thaw France Southampton E. M. Pendleton Thaw

Arrest Policeman On Liquor Charge

A motorcycle policeman and two women were jailed in Columbus on a conspiracy to violate federal prohibition law. Arthur J. Lloyd 36 was arrested after city agents found a case of bottled in bond liquor in his car. The two women Esther Mancini 31 and Clara Smith 32 were also arrested. Lloyd resigned from the police force after the arrest.

Columbus U.R Arthur J. Lloyd Ciry Esther Mancini Clara Smith Lloyd

Lowden Watson Allies Map Moves After Convention Loss

In Kansas City on June 7 supporters of Frank C. Lowden and Senator James E. Watson planned steps to regain delegate seats lost to Herbert Hoover. Among 75 contested slots Hoover won 65, including Texas 26, with five to Lowden, one to Curtis, and four uninstructed. Allies aim to contest before the credentials committee as defeated Texas delegates consider appealing at the convention.

Kansas City Frank C. Lowden James E. Watson Herbert Hoover Republican National Committee Hoover Texas Lowden Curtis Watson National Committee C. C. Littleton Fort Worth Harry Wurzbach

Appointment of Samuel S. Sandberg to U S Shipping Board

President Coolidge names 60 year old Samuel S. Sandberg to the United States Shipping Board. At appointment time he serves as traffic manager for the Los Angeles harbor joining a board overseeing national maritime policy and shipping interests.

Samuel S. Sandberg President Coolidge United States Shipping Board Los Angeles Harbor

Davey Files Candidacy for Ohio Governor Nomination

Congressman Martin L. Davey of Kent filed for the Democratic nomination for governor with the Secretary of State in Columbus. His petition was signed by six Portage County citizens, and he joins Earl Bloom Herman Witter and James Beatty as announced contenders. Davey, in his fifth term in Congress, leads the Davey Tree Expert Co. and previously served three terms as Kent mayor.

Columbus U.rp Martin L. Davey Kent Brown Davey Portage County Andrew H. Austin Ravenna W. S. Harvey Henry J. Robison Alfred Ravenscroft Henry Horning Earl D. Bloom Bowling Green Herman C. Witter Canton James C. B. Beatty East Liverpool Ohio Davey Tree Expert Company

Flight May Carry More Adventure

In Honolulu on June 7 1928 Captain Charles Kingsford Smith said the present flight of the Southern Cross from the United States to Australia may be only the first leg of an around the world trip He hinted at continuation plans to return to the United States and said formal announcements would come after arrival in Australia

Honolulu United Press Southern Cross United States Australia Hawaiian Islands Charles Kingsford- Smith

State exam finds irregularities in Grafton village offices

State examiners in a special review of Grafton Lorain county offices found $475.64 against A. Ryder of the board of public affairs and $80.90 against Village Councilman D. C. Bartlett plus $76.99 in minor office irregularities.

Columbus Upstate Grafton Lorain County A. Ryder Board of Public Affairs D. C. Bartlett

Fire at Superior Die Plant Causes Major Columbus Damage

Caused by a blaze at the Superior Die Tool and Machine plant in Columbus on June 7, the fire swept damage estimated at 80,000 dollars with origin undetermined. Firefighters battled the flames through the night and initiated investigations into the cause.

Superior Die, Tool and Machine Company Columbus U.P

Plans Not Settled For New Division In Ames Bern District

Discussion at the regular co board of education meeting failed to settle plans for forming a new district from the Ames Bern area. The board will continue talks after further investigation and also recommended Happy Hollow pupils near Deanville attend that school. Harold Bean’s farm in Carthage township was moved back from Rome to Carthage for school purposes. Catherine Johnston filed a foreclosure petition in Athens County Common Pleas over a $626.08 balance on a $716.60 sedan sale to Harry Smart made in May 1926 with a chattel mortgage.

Ames- Bern Co Board of Education H. R. McVay Happy Hollow Deanville Harold Bean Carthage Township Rome Township Carthage Athen County

Kruschen Salts Claim Keeps Seniors Spry and Cheerful

An old advertisement touts the Kruschen habit claiming daily use of 2 tablets in coffee will maintain youthful energy. It asserts benefits for older adults and promotes a 60 tablet package priced in cents at druggists worldwide.

Judge Sandall Likely to Nominate Norris at RNC Kansas City

Judge C. E. Sandall of York Nebraska likely will chair the speech placing Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska in nomination for the presidency at the Republican National Convention in Kansas City.

C. E. Sandall York Nebr George W. Norris Nebraska Kansas City

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Martin Davey America Airs Prince Carol Letter U.S. Board Esme Howard Washington, D. C Dan Virngys Stevens Chambray Ial Kruschen Keuschen Norris W. State Wooltex Store
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