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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1927

Page

3

Orrin McLaughlin Injured in Highway Crash Near Hebbardsville

Orrin McLaughlin undertaker of Nelsonville sustained serious cuts and a severed artery in his left wrist after being thrown through the windshield of a Dodge in a head on collision while returning from his home near McArthur. His brother Dwight, who was driving, escaped unharmed and provided first aid until help arrived. The other driver fled the scene.

Nelsonville Orrin McLaughlin McArthur McLaughlin Dwight Hebbardsville

Cloudburst Hits Murray City Flooding Holds Town in Ruin

Hundreds visit Murray City after a Friday night cloudburst sent five foot muddy floods through business and homes. Water service is restored, relief committees operate, aid funds planned as Red Cross and Salvation Army assist. Destruction leaves many families destitute and dependent on gardens for livelihood.

Nelsognville Murray City Arly Hocking County Red Cross Salvation Army

Memorial Day Observed by Knights of Pythias

Memorial Day services in Nelsonville by Valley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias were led by Rev. Lloyd Evans at First Presbyterian Church with about sixty members. The afternoon program at Castle Hall featured J. G. Sparks Mt. Vernon Ohio as speaker and included music and a ritualistic service at Greenlawn graves.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Uniform Bank Damon Pythias Castlehall Charles Monks B. E. Leever James Beard Mary Parry J’. G. Sparks Mt. Vernon Ohio Pythian Sisters Greenlawn

Social notes honor Mrs Missouri Reeves on 69th birthday

A surprise party and reunion at Mr and Mrs John Glenns in Gienibon celebrated Mrs Missouri Reeves 69th birthday with a picnic and baskets. Attendees from Columbus Murray City Zaleski and surrounding areas included the Reeves, Pletcher Ohrstedt Diedrich Langdon Altiedorf Sweazy Hutchison Glenn and many more in attendance.

John Glenn Gienibon K. A. Diedrich Mayme Estep Anna Reeves Norman Reeves John Langdon Alteisdorf Mia Floyd Margaret Alva Reeves Columbus Charles Reeves Murray City Bert Sweazy Jend Perry Colegrove Hannah Hutchison Pearl Hutchison Ohn Glenn Paul Jennie Reeves Helen Elmer Reeves Zaleski Elwood Reeves Ernie Cook Mary Hsther Chester Bix Ruth Rodney Reeves Jeanette Joe Chester Reeves Francis Frank Riley

Jand Family and Mrs Missouri Reeves Honored Guest

The article notes a gathering with the Jand family and the honored guest Mrs Missouri Reeves. It emphasizes respect and ceremonial recognition tied to a local event. The excerpt highlights a moment of courtesy surrounding the guest of honor.

Jand Family Missouri Reeves

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Missouri Reeves

Mrs. Ernie Cook hosted a Saturday dinner honoring Mrs. Missouri Reeves. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Langdon of Columbus, Mrs. Floyd Six and daughter Margaret, and Mary Cook along with the guest of honor.

Ernie Cook Missouri Reeves John Langdon Columbus Floyd Margaret Mary Cook

Wedding Announced for Mrs Hattie Edgar and Earl M Gilbert

Mrs Hattie Edgar and Earl M Gilbert of Nelsonville announced their marriage solemnized June 1 1927 at the home of Mrs Edgar s son R N Edgar 5631 Kaines avenue Columbus The Rev J J Tisdell of the Church of Christ Granville performed the ceremony with the ring service A dinner followed at the Edgar home with guests including the Gilberts the Tisdells the C Edgars and R N Edgars Both bride and groom are well known in Nelsonville where they reside now.

Hattie Edgar Earl M. Gilbert Nelsonville Tisdell Chester Edgar R. N. Edgar

Rainbow Sunday School Picnic Heads to Richland Athens

The Rainbow class of the Christian church will hold its annual picnic Wednesday evening at Mrs C A Hooper's home on Richland Avenue Athens. Members will depart Nelsonville at 6 o clock.

Rainbow Class of the Christian Church C. A. Hooper Richland Avenue Athens Nelsonville

Social notes from Columbus visitors and guests

Miss Violet Tedrow spends days in Columbus while relatives travel. Frank Tedrow Jr is released from Grant hospital and plans to return home later this week. Emma Johnson returns from Akron. Iva Murphy visits with the Clark Murphy family. Dr and Mrs Charles Howe and daughter visit Westerville. Richard and Robert Vere plan a Florida visit with their mother. T S Bush spends Sunday in Columbus. George and wife Dille visit daughter in Columbus. Dr C W Cable spends Sunday and Monday in Columbus. Hartley Ewers and Keplar families and Harold Keplar visit Bowers family on Adams street. L B Moore and wife arrive from Southern California en route to Huntington WVa. Tom Rodda and Clyde Rodda visit their mother. Gladys Bowers and Esther Briley leave for Ohio University Athens. E M Gilbert family spend Sunday with Mrs Bob Hardy in Carbon Hill. Dow Bowers visit Columbus home folks. Mrs Leoline Seibert returns after ten days with her sons in Columbus. Granddaughter Helen Seibert accompanies her home. C A Hooper Athens and Verity families spend Sunday with Benson Adams at Connett.

Violet Tedrow Columbus Frank Tedrow, Jr Grant Hospital Emma Johnson Akron Iva Murphy Clayton Murphy Charles Howe Westerville B. M. Coakley Richard Robert Vere Florida T. S. Bush George Dille C. W. Cable Hartley Ewers Dick Keplar Harold Keplar Allison Bowers Adams Street L. B. Moore California Frank Moore Huntington W. Va Tom Rodda Clyde Rodda Walbridge Gladys Bowers Esther Briley Ohio University Athens E. M. Gilbert Roya Ruth Gilbert Bob Hardy Carbon Hill Dow Bowers Leoline Seibert Frank Fred Jake Seibert Helen Seibert C. A. Hooper Henry Verity Joe Verity Miss Esther Lucille Helen Verity Benson Adams Connett

Nelsonville residents attend Ohio state conventions

Nelsonville citizens travel to Columbus and Toledo for statewide meetings. Margaret Clark Elizabeth Pidcock and Hazel Wallace attend the Pocahontas and Red Men convention at the Southern hotel in Columbus. Della McMasters and W M McCall go to Canton for the Grand Army of the Republic department of Ohio convention. James Bland Earl Weiss and Bert Young of the Nelsonville Review join the quadrennial great review in Toledo this week.

Nelsonville Ohio Margaret Clark Elizabeth Pidcock Hazel Wallace Columbus Great Council of Pocahontas Improved Order of Red Men Southern Hotel Della McMasters W. M. McCall Cantona Grand Army of the Republic Department of Ohio

Summer school opens at Central building in Nelsonville

Summer session started this morning with Miss Ruby Lee leading the opening at the Central building. Superintendent Crawford reports good enrollment and says pupils may enroll in make up work and Latin by contacting him at once.

Nelsonville Ruby Lee Crawford

Children’s Day Observed in Nelsonville Churches

Children’s Day was observed Sunday at the Methodist and Presbyterian churches. At 10 o’clock the program by the Methodist children drew a large crowd, and the evening pageant at the Presbyterian church titled “A Carnival of Flowers” showcased the children’s talents.

Nelsonville Methodist Presbyterian Presbyterian Church

Shriners Kir and Harding Start Aladdin Pilgrimage

H H Ker and H H Harding left Sunday for Columbus to join Aladdin temple Mystic Shrine members for the annual pilgrimage to the supreme council sessions in Atlantic City. The Shrine special will then take a two weeks trip in New England and Canada following the convention.

Shriners Nelsonville H. H. Ker H. H. Harding Columbus Aladdin Temple Mystic Shrine Supreme Council Atlantic City New England Canada

Flag Day Observance Urged in Nelsonville

June 11 is urged for Nelsonville merchants and citizens to display the national colors in observance of Flag Day, per a special request from the D A R.

Nelsonville

Legion Tonight in Lionville Post Meeting

Glenford Dugan post American Legion holds its regular meeting in Lionville tonight at 7 o clock.

W. R. C. Meeting Scheduled at I O O F Hall

Woman's Relief Corps announces a regular meeting this evening at 7 30 at the I O O F hall. Members are urged to attend and participate in district activities.

Nelsonville Woman's Relief Corps I. O. O. F. Hall

Merchants to Discuss Flood Relief at Y M C A Meeting

Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association holds a 7 p.m. meeting at the YMCA to discuss relief for flood stricken communities.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Retail Merchants Association

Lindbergh Arrives in New York Amid World War I Era Pageantry

Crowds along Broadway and Wall Street roar as Lindbergh arrives aboard the Macom at Battery Park. Police struggle to control cheering mobs while 50 000 blossoms shower from planes and two fire boats arch water over the ship. Lindbergh retreats inside as order is restored.

Wall Street Broadway City Hall Lindbergh Battery Park

Lightning Strikes Transformer Ruins Radio Reception

A lightning strike hit a transformer on the Hocking Power line above Haydenville, causing interference that disrupted a Lindbergh program for Ath ens and Nelsonville listeners. Work crews traced the fault and restored clear reception by about 2:30 PM. The power company and Western Union lines reported cooperation to eliminate future interference.

Athens Nelsonville Hocking Haydenville Power Company Western Union Telegraph Company

High Water Recedes After Heavy Rain In Chauncey

Flooded streets along West Main and near the railroad crossing receded by Sunday noon. Homes were nearly surrounded and crops damaged as water covered routes between the county home and Chauncey ball park, with lingering overflow near Millfield and Truetown. A school social at Karl Gardner’s home featured classmates and guests, including Ruth Fiske and Ruth Gardner.

Chauncey

Kennedy Dies Chauncey Man Walter Kennedy Obituary

Walter Kennedy aged 75 died Saturday at his brother Fred Kennedy's home in Springfield Ohio. He was a cousin of M J Gardner of this city and well known among long time residents. His wife had died years ago. Funeral and burial occurred in Springfield Monday with M J Gardner son and daughter in law Karl and Grace Myers also traveling from this city to attend.

Chauncey

Memorial services at Putnam Chapel in Vinton County

A large crowd gathered at Putnam Chapel Sunday for memorial services at the church and cemetery. The Rev and Mrs Rhibrand conducted religious and patriotic rites and veterans graves were decorated with flags and flowers. Attendees came from Athens Chauncey Nelsonville Chillicothe McArthur and Portsmouth.

Chauncey Putnam Chapel Vinton County Rhibrand Athens Nelsonville Chilliecothe McArthur Portsmouth

Entertain Girls Chauncey at Loyal Classes Campaign Event

June 13 at First Christian Sunday School Chauncey hosts a membership drive and competition between the Loyal Boys and Loyal Girls classes. The event aims to boost attendance and participation in church activities.

First Christian Church Sunday School Chauncey

Notorious Prisoner Transfer Sparks Federal Investigation

Federal agents pursued a labor‑strike era case centered on Belle Steel and Wheeling Steel with archives and employee data examined. A man named Ray was arrested at work or at home as agents prepared to hand over D Autremonts to Oregon officials amid a broad inquiry into the notorious prisoners.

Vacation Notes From Chauncey Residents

Miss Catherine Cline a saleslady at the A and P store in Athens is home for vacation. She plans visits in Cleveland and Washington D C during her trip. Miss Hazel Lahuch an employee at the County home in Chauncey is also on a week long vacation.

Chauncey Catherine Cline A. and P Athens Cline Cleveland Washington, D. C Hazel Lahuch

Loyal Women's circle meets at Mrs Ferrer’s home

The Loyal Women's circle of the First Christian church will hold a semi monthly meeting Thursday afternoon at Mrs B F Ferrer’s home on High street. Mrs Charles Fiske will lead the business session and Mrs Neal Hessel will be program leader. All members are urged to attend.

Loyal Women’s Circle The First Christian Church B. F. Ferrer High Street Charles Fiske Neal Hessel

Missouri Doctor Invents Unique Rupture Truss

Kansas City special reports Dr An drew Kaiser offers a new rupture appliance without leg straps elastic belts or hard pads. The device is available for a six day trial with no advance payment or deposit. Returns if not satisfied.

Kansas City Andrew Kaiser Koch Main Street

No-Money-Down Trial Offer Sought by Dr Kaiser

Dr Andrew Kaiser of 475F Koch Building 7906 Main Kansas City Missouri requests a No Money Down No QOD trial offer. The inquiry seeks promotional terms and conditions for a potential purchase or service arrangement.

Andrew Kaiser Koch Main Kansas City

Milk Diet Sparks Dairy Boom in Meigs County

In Bend, Pomeroy, and Middleport, residents adopt a milk diet for four weeks as a cure. The plan uses about five quarts daily per person and includes daily baths and bed rest. With growing demand, more dairies may open to supply the needed milk.

Middleport Meigs County Pomeroy

Local Residents Attend Events in Chauncey and Surrounding Towns

Mr and Mrs John Palmer and family spent Sunday in Wellston as guests of Mrs Palmer s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Edward Dahl Mrs Mary Eby Logan visited Chauncey Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Stanley Rollie Figgins now in Columbus and Earl Yaw Glouster were in Chauncey Sunday Miss Avice Smith Pomeroy visited her parents Mr and Mrs Guy Smith Chauncey Mr and Mrs V Rhibrand hosted their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Paul Williams Columbus as guests

John Palmer Wellston Chauncey Columbus Earl Yaw Glouster Avice Smith Pomeroy Guy Smith V. Rhibrand Paul Williams

Last town crier of Provincetown retires at 78

Walter T. Smith of Provincetown has given up his 27 year role as the last town crier in America. The 78 year old carried the day’s news and merchant notices through Cape Cod streets, bowing out amid advancing papers and radio.

Provincetown Mass U.P America Walter T. Smith Cape Cod Smith

Ohio University Summer Session Registration Update

More than 500 students had registered for the nine week summer session by noon. Registration continues today with late registrations allowed tomorrow at 7 a.m. Classes start tomorrow with about eighty faculty and count toward a regular half semester. An estimated 1200 students are expected, higher than last year.

Ohio University

POMEROY BOY HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Robert Macklin of Pomeroy and Carl Roberts of Zanesville were hospitalized in Columbus with serious injuries after accidents at week’s end. Nine others reported minor injuries. Macklin suffered a fractured skull when he struck the side of Thelma Emert’s automobile in the incident.

Columbus Robert Macklin Pomeroy Carl Roberts Zanesville Macklin Thelma Emmert

Cabbage on Market in Le tart Bottoms Moves to Cities

June 13 report from Letart Falls notes large early cabbage crop from Letart Bottoms is moving. Truckers led by Will Barnitz sent loads to Columbus Charleston Huntington and Athens as the cool spring hastened frost hardy cabbage to market.

Letart Falls Letart Bottoms Barnitz Columbus Charleston Huntington Athens

Rowan Fined for Driving While Intoxicated in Athens

John Rowan a Grosvenor farmer was arrested on Court street at 5 PM by Chief Herb Parker after pleading guilty before Mayor Alex Moore. He received a $25 fine plus costs totaling $33.20 and a 60 day license suspension. He paid the amount and was released.

John Rowan Grosvenor Athens Rowan Herb Parker Court Street Alex M. Moore

Traction Rock Slide Disrupts Nelsonville Athens Line

A 200 ton rock slid on Courtney hill and blocked the Nelsonville Athens line yesterday morning. Workers blasted the rock and by 10 PM cars reached Athens station. Passengers were shuttled by bus from North Central avenue to the crossing below the hill. Rails were intact under mud.

Nelsonville Athens Courtney Hill North Central Avenue Courtney Road

Probate court orders real estate sale of Thomas C. Green estate

Probate court today found sale of the real estate comprising the estate of Thomas C. Green necessary. Martha A. Green widow of T. C. Green was found not to be entitled to dower. James Sharp J. E. Zeller and Harvey Kelley were appointed to appraise the property.

Thomas C. Green Martha A. Green T. C. Green James Sharp J. E. Zeller Harvey Kelley

Seizure of Seine Leads to Burkhart Arrest and Fine

Sanford Burkhart of Dutch Ridge was arrested by B. T. Lefever for possessing an unlawfully found seine. Magistrate Pearl W. Helwig imposed a 25 dollar fine plus costs. Burkhart pleaded guilty and paid the fine.

Sanford Burkhart Dutch Ridge Pearl W. Helwig Burkhart B. T Lefever Helwig

Marriage License Issued by Probate Court Saturday

Arthur Raymond Koker 21 of Athens Road 2 factory worker son of Fred Koker and Goldie Mac Colmer 23 of Coolville factory worker daughter of George Colmer Rev M E Chatley named to officiate

Arthur Raymond Koker Athens Rd Fred Koker Goldie Mac Colmer Coolville George Colmer M. E. Chatley

Police plan invasion to force truce in Cleveland bootleg war

June 13. Police intend an armed raid on Cleveland's bootleg district to halt the ongoing violence that has claimed six lives since January 19.

Cleveland

Bank Robbery Suspects Held After Ansonia Case

Two suspects are in custody in St Marys after being held by local officers in connection with the Ansonia bank robbery staged last Wednesday. Joe Atkins aged 41 and Mrs Marian Burnett aged 27 from Dayton were detained today.

ST. Marys Joe Atkins Marian Burnett Dayton Ansonia

Farm Bureau Moves Into Funeral Home Room

The Maxwell Undertaking establishment remains in the same room of the old Messenger building on East Washington while the Athens County Farm Bureau uses the front room for its office temporarily. The notice clarifies the farm bureau has moved into the former undertaking room, not the other way around.

Maxwell Undertaking Establishment Messenger East Washington Athens County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Undertaking

Jennings Improves After Saturday Surgical Operation

Reports from Columbus say Ralph Jennings is recovering well after a Saturday operation. The attending physician indicated recovery looks assured barring complications and Jennings remains in high spirits.

Columbus Ralph Jennings Jennings

Calves Born Eight Days Apart to South Athens Dairyman Cow

Twin calves arrived eight days apart to a cow owned by Homer Higgins, a dairyman in South Athens, recently. The unusual birth highlights livestock fertility at the Higgins farm.

Homer Higgins South Athens

Bridges Wash Out in Trimble Township Flood

Trimble township reports two bridges washed out and another moved from its foundation after a Friday night and Saturday morning flood. Indian Run bridge and a Koons schoolhouse bridge east of Jacksonville were ruined, McLeish bridge shifted on its foundation. Roads damaged across the township as floodwaters surged through Sunday Creek valley washing away a two story building across the railroad track and scattering lumber. trains expected to run temporarily after track repairs.

Glouster Trimble Township Co. L. Koons Charles Leach Indian Run Koons Jacksonville McLeish Sunday Creek Valley Hemlock Sunday

Eastern Star to Meet Glouster June 13

A brief item notes the Eastern Star planning a regular meeting with details limited to date and affiliation. The report mentions Glouster and a scheduled gathering on June 13.

Glouster

Thea Chapter Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening

A meeting of Thea Chapter O B is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 7 39 o clock.

Thea Chapter O. B

Johnsons to Move Glouster Agent Home

George W. Johnson, who follows the late B. W. Hawk as New York Central agent in this city, will move his family to Glouster once Albany property arrangements are completed. Johnson owned a small farm at Albany.

Johnsons Glouster George W. Johnson B. W. Hawk New York Central Albany Mr. Johnson

No Ball Game at Glouster As Ground Remains Wet

Weather prevented a home game for the Glouster American Legion team as the local diamond stayed under water all day Saturday and remained a mucky plot Sunday morning delaying an expected Athens All-Star showdown.

Glouster Glouster American Legion Fang

Convention Delegates Represent Chicksamauga Tribe at Columbus

William Winefordner represents Chicksamauga Tribe No. 44 at the state convention in Columbus this week. Mrs. Henry H is the delegate from Pocah She was escorted to the capital by Mr. Holderman and will spend the week there.

Glouster William Winefordner Columbus Henry H Holderman

Paul Smith Returns to Dayton After Week with Parents

Paul Smith came back to Dayton on Sunday after visiting this city for a week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Smith.

Paul Smith Dayton Mrs R. B. Smith

Catholic Commencement Held at St Bernard’s Church

In Corning on June 13 the Catholic commencement exercises were held at St Bernard’s church at 7 30 p m. The class day exercises were Thursday at St Bernard’s school at 8 o'clock. The high school orchestra provided music. Graduates include Ralph Duffy Walter Williams Raymond Clifford Henry Grigsby Ada Galding Anna Mae Swackhammer Bernadine Esselstine and Margaret Dixon.

Morgan brothers marooned after flood cuts road near Glouster

Will and Howard Morgan of Gallipolis were forced to turn back to Corning after their car became marooned when a creek overflowed its banks near Glouster. The road remained impassable for several hours.

Corning Will Howard Morgan Gallipolis Glouster

Nurse Katherine Roush Dies by Hanging in Columbus Hospital

Katherine Roush aged 47 hanged herself at Columbus state hospital using stockings tied to a door hook. She had been treated since 1921, briefly returned to nursing in Dayton before coming back to the institution. A cousin, Mrs. Martha Armstrong of Summit Street, survives. Body to be sent to Syracuse, Ohio for funeral by C. J. Kohn.

Columbus Katherine Roush Columbus State Hospital Dayton Martha R. Armstrong Summit Street Syracuse C. J. Kohn

Flying Baker Thomas Grieve Dies in Airplane Crash

Thomas Grieve 47, a pioneer Zanesville aviator and bakery operator known as the flying Baker, died when his plane crashed into a tree near Cumberland in Guernsey County yesterday. The accident was his fifth and occurred late yesterday afternoon.

Zanesville U.P Cumberland Guernsey County Thomas Grieve Grieve

Ohio State Holds 50th Annual Class Day

One thousand eighteen seniors participated in Ohio State University's 50th annual commencement class day festivities in Columbus. Exercises at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the coliseum will feature an address by Bishop Francis J. McConnell of Pittsburgh. Dr. J A Leighton delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Ohio Stadium last night.

Columbus U.P Ohio State University Francis J. McConnell Pittsburgh The Methodist Episcopal Church J. A. Leighton Ohio Stadium

Eleven Hurt in Auto Crash at Kelleys Park

A vehicle collision at Kelleys Park east of Leetonia injures eleven people, with one believed fatally. Emergency crews respond as authorities investigate the crash location and circumstances.

Leetonia Kelley's Park

Seven Die in Ohio Traffic Accidents Over Weekend

Seven people were killed in Ohio traffic accidents at the end of the week. The incidents occurred as authorities investigated the crashes and officials warned drivers to exercise caution on roads.

Columbus Ohio

Mrs. Cox Wahl Returns Home From Hospital

Corning June 13 Mrs Wahl returned from Esee hospital Friday evening. She was accompanied home by her band. Mrs Wahl who underwent an operation four weeks ago is much better.

Corning Cox. Wahl Esee Wahl

Local social notes mention visitors and family health

Mrs. John Antle and others visited Mrs. Hester at her home Thursday while Mrs. Latta shows no improvement. Mrs. Robert Horn visited Hemlock Thursday. Miss Claudine Kelly returned home after a stay with relatives. Howard and Will Morgan visited their father Harry Morgan in Gallipolis, who is improving. Mrs. Goldin Juniper left for Jacksonville to spend a few days with relatives. Mrs. Bernard Noon remains seriously ill at home after four months of complications. Mrs. Harry Morgan gains strength since leaving Grant hospital.

John Antle Levi Barstow Trim D. N. Latta Alfred Columbus Hester Here Latta Robert Horn Hemlock Claudine Kelly Glouster Howard Will Morgan Gallipolis Harry Morgan Goldin Juniper Jacksonville Bernard Noon Grant Hospital

Hocking River Flood Recedes After Heavy Rain

The Hocking river rose above 10 feet Friday night and crested at 17.25 feet at East, then fell to 12.76 feet by Sunday afternoon. Lowlands flooded for miles, roads and fields damaged, and the university athletic field submerged as farmers reported swift, extensive washouts and widespread inundation across the valley.

Hocking Hocking Valley Canaanville University Athletic

Marines Arrive in Nicaragua From Athens Soldier

Robert C Swyers of Athens Ohio recently joined the Marines and reached Nicaragua with the eleventh regiment. He may remain for months and previously lived with his mother Mrs Fred Swyers at 61 West Court Street. Before enlisting in August he trained at Quantico Virginia. the unit departed aboard the Medusa and another vessel.

Washington Robert C. Swyers Atens, O Nicaragua Central American Republic Robert Fred Swyera Weas Court Street Athens Marine Corps Parisersburg Quantico Medusa Ateok

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