Governor Rejects Crabbes Call to Remove Welfare Officials
Ohio Governor A V Donahey rejects Attorney General Crabbes demand to oust Welfare Director John F E Harper and aides J B Youngblood and John T Hogsett over alleged graft in site purchase for a state institution. He offers grand jury route in Franklin and other counties while noting hearings already held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Sharpe
United Press
Columbus
Crabbe
Northeastern Ohio
A. V. Donahey
John FE. Harper
J. B. Youngblood
John T. Hogsett
Harper
Department of Public Welfare
Grand Jury
State Board of Control
Wayne
Huron
Portage
Franklin Couny
Franklin County
Youngblood
Hogsett
Fortune May Bring Light to Old Man
Elyria report notes Mrs. Cassie Bogart aged 68 and her husband James C. Bogart aged 72, both blind for over six years, may regain sight after Mrs. Bogart inherits $86,900 from Chicago relative Edwin B. Jennings who died in 1923. She plans to hire a specialist for her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Cassie Bogart
James C. Bogart
Ohio Water Works association convention set for July
Columbus reports the annual convention of the Ohio Water Works association will gather officials and representatives from twenty five water companies in Columbus on July 1 and 2 for meetings and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
The
Ohio Water Works Association
Heart of the West opens Zion National Park to all
The article proclaims Zion National Park the newest addition to the National system, now accessible to many visitors. A forty page illustrated booklet promotes the marvels of the western wonderland with depictions of canyons, torrents, and peaks. A coupon is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion National Park
Eyores
Unusual jail call ends with Wemmer fined in Jacksonville
Will Wemmer of College Hill telephoned for police to come and take him in because he was drunk. Marshal Hollenstein and Mayor Williams found him asleep, fined him, and kept him briefly before returning him home in a squad car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Martin Hollenstein
Wiliams
Will Wemmer
College Hill
Wemmer
Williams
Athens Chief of Police William Mills Dies at 64
William A Mills longtime Athens police chief and former city marshal died of diabetes at 6 15 p m in Athens state hospital He was born in Bloomingville Hocking county and moved to Athens in the 1890s Surviving are his wife and seven children with two sisters and five brothers Funeral set for 2 pm Saturday at the family home with Rev M E Chatley officiating Burial in West Union street cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Mills
Athens
Athens State Hospital
Mr. Mills
Hudson Brothers School
Bardin Brothers Lumber Company
Hocking
Allgan
Mich
Elizabeth Mills
Grover Mills
Columbus
Paul Fieiwicer
BE. H. Marquardt
Bloomington
Illinois
Mills
Ohio University
Elizabeth
Athens National Bank
Blanche Swalger
Patrick Cunningham
Pittsburgh
Janie Crosly
Circleville
John Mills
Gallipolis
A. M. Mills
Eagle Lodge
M. E. Chatley
West Union Street
Hunter wounded in Zanesville accident during hunt
Russell Slack, 16, of Roseville, is in a Zanesville hospital in serious condition after a gunshot wound occurred when he fell over a log while hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Zanesville
Russell Slack
Roseville
Senate probe eyed on Penn brewer fund in 1930s race
Washington June 24 The Senate primary investigating committee plans to learn today whether Pennsylvania brewers built a private fund for the $3 million Senatorial contest. Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League promised substantiation of a charge that backers sought Volstead act modification with hidden money. Wheeler will supply evidence as officials from Westerville Ohio join the inquiry. The committee authorized Wheeler to call his witnesses and placed the burden of proof on him. Seven others have been summoned over fraud forgery and corruption claims related to Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Malton
United Press
Washington
Senate
Pennsylvania
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Wheeler
Westerville
Ohio
League
House Appropriations Shifts Funds to 1927 Public Buildings
The second deficiency bill, with thousands of government and public building appropriations for fiscal year 1927, was reported to the House by the appropriations committee and will be taken up tomorrow. It funds a five year program, including 30 million for first year buildings, 375 thousand for White House repairs, 260 thousand for naval aviation, 36.5 thousand for post office burglars rewards, 75 thousand for air mail, and 172 thousand for a 1925 deficit. It also covers Prosecution of Teapot Dome and Elks Hills leases, regulation of aviation, aids to aerial navigation, and a survey for national parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
House
Appropriations Committee
Senate
District of Columbia
White House
Teapot Dome
Elks Hills
Appalachian
Mammoth Cave
Alderson
W. Va
Trans-Continental Air Mail
Chauncey Dog Found Rabies Free After Examination
Chauncey June 24. A dog involved in a bite incident near May avenue was tested in Columbus and found not to have rabies. The five year old girl patient was bitten several times as she tried to retrieve food from the dog, which belonged to William Yeager who had it killed after the accident. The dog was a valuable hunting animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Columbus
Barometric Pressure Key To Radio Clarity Says Williams
A Providence researcher, Alonzo R. Williams, links radio reception clarity to barometric pressure rather than temperature. Tests from Aug 1925 to Apr 1926 show in Sept and Feb reception varied with pressure, with fair to poor under 29.9 and perfect reception at 30.1 or higher, while temperature showed no guiding effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mack
Consolidated Press
Washington
Alonzo R. Willams
Providence
R. I
Williams
Auto Stolen From Middleport Near Gallipolis
A five passenger sedan owned by Frank Collins of Burton Auto Sales was stolen during a street fair at Pythian park between 9 45 and 10 45 PM Tuesday. Gallipolis officers fired shots when the driver fled toward Middleport, the car halted a mile from Gallipolis, and three suspects escaped. The vehicle, later identified by Collins, was undamaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frank Collins
Burton Auto Sales Company
Pythian Park
Collins
Athens
Gallipolis
Mills
Rice
Pomeroy
Lewis
Mr. Collins
Sedan wrecked after crowding on track near Nelsonville
A sedan owned by Nim Wemsley of Nelsonville was demolished when struck by a traction car near the Kimberly crossing. Mr and Mrs Wemsley and their daughter escaped with minor scratches after being crowded from the road by another car and leaping from the vehicle before impact. The driver who crowded them did not stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nim Wemsley
Kimberly Crossing
Campers Enjoy Richland Avenue Tourist Camp Night
A reader reports seeing three cars and campers on Richland avenue in a tourist camp setting. The scene appeared lively and satisfactory to the observer, who signed the brief note H. C. M. and encouraged others to share similar sightings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Avenue
Rising prices swap Athens streets with newer cars
A reader notes more expensive new cars appearing in Athens than older 1926 models. He asks what happens to the old cars. D. M. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Porch sighting of girl with ankle‑length dress and long hair
G. M. E. reports Sunday porch observation of a young girl walking between two flappers. The description notes her ankle‑length dress and long hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Birds Clash With Gardener Over First Cherry Crop
An East State Street resident reports a small tree attacked by robins and catbirds guarding his first cherry harvest. The birds pecked at fruit, prompting a tense, fruit centered clash described in a brief community note.
Madison County Boy Is Winner
Harold Thomas of Madison county won the Prince of Peace Declamation contest at the Ohio Christian Endeavor convention in Columbus. The 15-year-old received 500 dollars and a four year college scholarship to Wittenberg Defiance Bluffton Ashland Marietta or Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
O.R
Ohio Christian Endeavor
Harold Thomas
Madison County
Prince of Peace
Young Thomas
Wittenberg
Defiance
Bluffton
Ashland
Marietta
Wilmington College
Home Robbed During Owner’s Deathbed Visit
Lemuel Mathias 67 a lifelong resident died after a long illness. He leaves four children Hazel Byron Walter Clifford and Ruth Ames. While Clifford Mathias and his wife were at the deathbed the home was robbed of a pocketbook about $5 in change and more than $200 in jewelry including a $100 diamond ring a wedding ring a gold wrist watch and other items. Several thefts have occurred in the area recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Mathias
Hazel Byron
Washington D. H
Walter
Basil
Clifford
Rockbridge
Ruth Ames
Sugar Grove
Clifford Mathias
Ohio Wesleyan appoints alumni leader as executive secretary
President John W. Hoffman of Ohio Wesleyan university announced the appointment of Herman M. Shipps, secretary of the Wesleyan Alumni association, as executive secretary for the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
U.R
John W. Hoffman
Ohio Wesleyan University
Herman M. Shipps
Wesleyan Alumni Association
Trimble Board Elects Teachers for Year
GLOUSTER June 24. J C McCullough of Frankfort named Principal of Hollister schools by the Trimble township board. Ray Smittle of Athens named Principal of Green's Run schools. Clarence Wickersham hired for third grade at Green's Run and Hester Koogler for sixth grade. Irene Davies hired for second grade at Hollister and Susie Zockine moved to sixth grade at Hollister. Irene Golding hired to teach at Taylor Ridge. Additional domestic science, manual training, and seventh grade teachers remain to be hired for both Hollister and Green's Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
J. C. McCullough
Frankfort
Hollister
Trimble Township
Taylor Ridge
Green's Run
Tenth Child Born to Aleshires with Four Alive
Chauncey, June 24 Special to the Messenger. A 16 pound son was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs James Aleshire of Chauncey at their home near the city. This is the tenth child for the couple, but only four of the ten children are living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
James Aleshire
Aleshire
McPherson Reunited With Mother After Five Weeks
Aimee Semple McPherson rejoined her mother Minnie Kennedy in Douglas Arizona after five weeks away. Authorities Texas to Arizona to investigate disappearance amid claims of kidnapping for ransom and a public nationwide search followed her dramatic Agua Prieta tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas, Ariz
Minnie
Kennedy
Calumet and Arizona Hospital
Aimee Semple McPherson
Los Angeles
A.R
Douglas
Ariz
Minnie Kennedy
McPherson
Agua Prieta
Mexico
McPherson Kidnapping Case Sparks Cross Border Hunt
Three gypsies including a woman named Rose are being sought by officers on both sides of the Mexican border as evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson recounts a claimed kidnapping. She says she swam, was summoned to aid a ill child, traveled to Agua Prieta, hid in a hut, and escaped with the Lord protecting her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Ariz
U.P
Rose
Aimee Semple McPherson
Agua Prieta
Sonora
H Uge
Byrd Seeks South Pole Flight After North Pole Feat
Lt Commander Richard E. Byrd, famed North Pole explorer, expresses desire to fly over the South Pole. He receives the Hubbard gold medal from President Coolidge at a National Geographic Society reception attended by prominent national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard E. Byrd
North Pole
South Pole
National Geographic Society
Coukage
Hubbard
Five Best Features Broadcasts Across Major Stations
A listing of evening radio features with schedules from Philadelphia WIP and WPG Atlantic City 608 to 300 8 p m Eastern daylight. Highlights include the Sesqui Centennial pageant America with mass chorus and symphony, Atlanta WSB 428 10 45 p m CST World War convention program, New York WNYC 5626 8 15 p m EDT band concert, Cincinnati WLW 422 12 15 a m CDT Night Howls, East Pittsburgh KDKA 309 8 30 p m EST Love songs of the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WIP
Philadelphia
WPG
Atlantic City
America
WSB
Atlanta
WNYC
New York
WLW
Cincinnati
KDKA
Pittsburgh
Highway officials address Rotary on Ohio road progress
Messenger staff writer Logan June 24. George E. Carr chief engineer of the state highways maintenance department and O. W. Merrell chief of Division 10 spoke at the Easterling club. They cited growth from 480 to 9000 miles of state roads and urged restoring the one half mill highway levy. They described 11000 miles of intercounty highways and 3500 miles of main market roads and noted Division 10 expanded from 280 to 950 miles via stage construction to create feeders to state roads. County Engineer H W Nixon joined their inspection tour of county roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
O. W. Merrell
Hocking County
Highways Department
Ohio
Merrell
Carr and
H. W. Nixon
Second Oil Well on State Land Emerges as Larger Producer
A State Oil and Gas company well on state hospital grounds flowed oil yesterday at 25 barrels daily. Observers noted 100 feet of oil in the casing 20 minutes after shooting, promising a larger output than the nearby 300 feet east well. The first well yields about four barrels daily and was pumped after a separate shot. Cleaning out will take two weeks before pumping starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital
State Oil and Gas Company
Frank Gross
Mine Worker Hurt in 12 Foot Fall at Local Mine
Nelsonville report details John Hutchinson 63 of this city injured after slipping from mine hoppers at the Ed Fiske mine near Dorr Run. Three ribs broken along with back and shoulder bruises. He is resting at his nephew E. S. McCune’s Fulton street home with condition reported favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
John Hutchinson
Ed Fiske
Dorr Run
McCune
Fulton Street
Million Are There Most Brilliant of World Spectacles
United Press reports from Mundelein describe a religious pageant drawing about 1 million people from around the globe. The event honored the Blessed Eucharist with a three mile road procession around a lakeside seminary, featuring pilgrims, priests, and lay participants in a reverent, nonviolent display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Ll. O Suillivan
United Presse
Mundelein
Christ
Earth
Euist
Inis Land
Ky Ateod
Miss Oakes Hailed From Ohio Title Contender Ill After Surgery
Mt Vernon reports Miss Oakes, the 1925 Ohio state fair beauty pageant winner, severely ill in hospital following a second operation for mast trouble. Doctors say her condition is serious but she remains under careful care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Vernon
Oakes
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Donahey
Heart OF
West
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
William Wills
U.S
Penna Brewers
Executive Mansion
East
Sedan
Nelsonville Lee
Messenger
Trimble Board OF Education
Ray Smittle
Preacher
Logan
By Clinton Webb
Almost
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!