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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
7
Lewis G. Stevenson of Bloomington Illinois, a former state official, is proposed by Illinois Democrats as a possible vice presidential running mate for Al Smith. The move signals a bid to broaden the ticket with regional and experience value ahead of the campaign.
June 14 report states The Athens Telephone Company requests authority from the state utilities commission to issue 89700 dollars of six percent preferred stock at par to cover costs for a new exchange building and a new central office equipment.
State Senator J Eugene Roberta of Youngstown filed a declaration of candidacy for the Republican nomination for a general election seat. The action centers on the Columbus filing process as part of the statewide nomination consideration.
A roll of 1089 delegates to the Republican convention is shown by state totals. Necessary to elect is 645. States range from California 29 to Alaska 2 and include districts and territories such as the District of Columbia 2 and Porto Rico 2.
A column advocates airship travel over land routes, praising a smooth ride at near 100 miles per hour with a noiseless cabin, clear vistas, and comfort in zero weather. The writer argues aviation will rapidly expand in five years, citing the Hocking valley route and future passenger movement.
Senator Jim Reed a Democrat known for sharp remarks visited a Republican convention stronghold in Kansas City on June 14. He chatted with friends and departed without incident while monitoring Republican activity as a Democratic presidential candidate.
Floyd Channell pleads not guilty to reckless driving in Justice of the Peace Carl Porter court. The charge stems from a recent collision between Channell’s car and Abner Frost’s auto, with the case sent to the grand jury.
Athens County Pomona grange travels to Oak Grove schoolhouse near Kimberly for a full day meeting at York Grange. A noon dinner will be served as part of the four regular sessions held each year.
The Mineral board of education announced today the same teachers Johnson the principal and instructor of the upper grades and Judy the primary teacher will be engaged for the coming year.
Chicago June 14 Count, off a long layoff since the Kentucky Derby, has recovered from leg injuries and is back in training at Arlington Park. Owner John Q Hertz plans to enter King in several Saratoga stakes.
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