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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
6
Mr and Mrs Uriah Tippie of Big Rapids Michigan are in Chauncey visiting relatives at Ezras Karns home and elsewhere. Tippie recovers from a severe right arm injury sustained last February when his arm was crushed between machines and amputation was once considered.
The article outlines Herbert Hoover’s rise from a San Francisco mining engineer to mine manager in Australia then chief engineer of the Chinese Exploration Company. It covers his roles in China and Asia, his Stanford ties, Boxer Rebellion era, later London mining work, rescue efforts in wartime Britain, Belgian relief work, Food Administration under Wilson, postwar European relief, Secretary of Commerce under Harding, and numerous honors.
Dover reports Mayor Groh photographs those arrested for drunkenness and sends portraits to merchants to deter sales of canned heat. Earlier penalties included a gallon of water daily and paddling. The item also oddly notes porch pillow covers and washable fabrics.
Pittsburg Kas June 15 A crowd of about 1000 men stormed mine No 14 of Pittsburg Coal company beating six workers including the mine superintendent. County authorities say union miners aimed to block opening under the 1917 wage scale with a 5 dollar daily basis. Fifty workers were forced to abandon work.
Miss Lorene Brandeberry daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Brandeberry recently graduated from Rome High School in Stewart in May. She started for Middletown on June 12 to attend a commercial college.
Holiness churches in the Chauncey area plan an all day meeting Sunday June 16 at the New Pittsburg church with Saturday evening services. Speakers include Rev. A G Duffy and Mrs Duffy. Dyer Mitchell will lead singing, basket dinner at noon, open to all attendees.
Newark safety director J Dale McNamar bans sale and use of fireworks for Independence Day celebrations. Violators face fines from 100 to 500 dollars.
Fresh vegetables fruits and other summer foods tend to stain fingers. Rub hands with lemon immediately to keep them white and clean during summer heat.
The Ladies Aid Society of Zion church at The Lower Plains held a Wednesday meeting and quilting session. Attendees included Mrs. Elmer Coon Mrs. B G Nichols Mrs. Ira Barnes Mrs. Henry Smith and Mrs. Harry Moore.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Gabriel announce the birth of a daughter born Wednesday at their home The Lower Plains weighing 9 pounds She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Sr of The Lower Plains.
June 15 reports say Orlantine Pencelli son of Gabriel Pencelli of this city has greatly improved after a truck accident on Morrison hill Tuesday. He suffered head wounds, several stitches were required, and he was bruised but not internally injured.
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