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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1928

Page

5

Mayor Moore On Speaking Tour In New Philadelphia

Mayor Alex M. Moore leaves for New Philadelphia for a speaking luncheon with the Rotary Kiwanis and Lions clubs. He will inspect initiations at the Elks lodge, preside at a banquet, and attend a district event with state dignitaries. Phi Mu initiates listed. Ina Hoover to attend. Civil War veteran John Algeo funeral noted. birth of a son announced. Coolville couple wed in Athens.

Alex M. Moore New Philadelphia Rotary, Kiwanis Lion's Clubs Moore Elks Lodge of A. C. Andreas Union Country Club Phi Mu Mary McClure Mary Harwick Athens Mildred McElhaney Katherine Eugleman Portsmouth Dorothy Schoefly Lakewood Phyllis, McGeorge Cleveland Ruth Hanna Middletown Jane Jones Jama Peg Watson Georgianna Guthrie Zanesville Ruth White Logan West State Street J. T. Algeo Harry Bennett A. E. Algeo Sistersville W. Va John 8. Algeo The America Legion

Former Athens Physician Dies in Los Angeles

Dr. Henry M. Taylor, Athens physician for 14 years, died in his Los Angeles home. Funeral services set for Wednesday in Los Angeles. burial planned in Columbus. A Spanish American War veteran he served as major then colonel and later moved from Columbus to Athens in 1913.

Henry M. Taylor Athens Los Angeles Calif Angeles Columbus Doctor Taylor Taylor California Adjutant General Athens Lodge Ellis A Widdow Raleigh B. Nichol Leo Schaeffler

Dean Chubb Attends North Central Association Meetings

Dean Edwin W. Chubb of Ohio University travels to Chicago Illinois to participate in the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools meetings at Hotel Sherman. The agenda includes revised constitution discussions and reports on library facilities in secondary schools with speakers Glenn Frank C Little Thomas Griggs and Charles H Judd.

Edwin W. Chubb College of Liberal Arts Ohio University Chicago Illinois North Central Association of Colleges and Hotel Sherman Association Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin C. C. Little University of Michigan Thomas H. Griggs Columbia University Charles H. Judd University of Chicago

Friends Plan To Bury Body Of Jail Breaker

The body of John Leonard Whitfield, Cleveland murderer who escaped last Saturday and was killed by a penitentiary official, was taken to Cleveland for a "decent burial." Warden Thomas and Columbus police denied a search for Marie Price, Whitfield's former sweetheart, on suspicion of conspiring in the escape.

Columbus U.P John Leonard Whitfield Cleveland Whitfield Thomas Marie Price

Goodby Spring Fever in Ohio as Warm Spell Breaks

Columbus reports a weather break ending the warm spell with rain and a shift to cold expected by tomorrow. The U S Weather Bureau warns that rain and cooling could curb spring fever and related enticements across Ohio and the Midwest.

Columbus W.P Ohio Middlewest U.S. Weather Bureau

Total enrollment at Ohio University 1927 28 reaches 3208

The Registrar reports 3208 resident students for 1927 28 covering summer and winter terms with 2028 in extension and correspondence courses. Resident breakdown lists seniors 353 juniors 615 sophomores 508 freshmen 731 plus two year 484 and freshmen 264 graduate 4 unclassified 190 music 65 and auditor 4. Non resident enrollments include 747 extension first semester 625 second semester and 656 correspondence students.

Fatal Burns From Kerosene Touch Columbus Girl

Grace Hamman a 16 year old Plain City high school student died after kerosene burns were sustained while trying to start a fire at her home. She was taken to a local hospital where she succumbed to injuries.

Columbus U.R Grace Hamman Plain City

Funeral planned for Wendell Walker killed in collision

In Coshocton Wendell Walker aged 23 was killed when thrown from the running board of his auto after a collision with another vehicle. Funeral arrangements were to be made today.

Coshocton Wendell Walker

Air devotee Lady Carbery dies in Moth crash near air drome

In Nairobi South Africa Lady Carbery wife of Lord Carbery who spent years in the United States was killed when the Moth airplane she piloted crashed near the air drome. A youth named Cowle also died. Lady Carbery had long been an aviation devotee and was instructing Cowie at the time of the accident.

Nairobi South Africa U.P Lady Carbery Lord Carbery United States Cowle John London Cowie

Extradition Demand Moves for Fred Greene

Sheriff Williams travels to Columbus to obtain petition for extradi tion of Fred Greene from Governor Vic Donahey. Greene, accused of breaking into Louis Youkins home in Mineral on January 28, was arrested in West Virginia and will be returned to Athens County for trial if papers are granted.

Fred Greene West Virginia William Williams Columbus Vic Donahey Louis Youkins Mineral Greene West Viginia Williams Athens County

Registrations Reach 211 for Degrees and Diplomas

Applications received in the registrar's office for June degrees and diplomas totaled 211. Four year degree applications numbered 146 and diploma requests totaled 65. A future registration date will be announced.

F. B. Dilley

Landslide Threat Near Santos Surges Past Saturday Losses

In Santos Brazil a new landslide roared down Mont Serrat threatening far greater destruction than Saturday’s. The death toll reached 43 with fears of 120 dead as authorities warned residents to flee. Debris and fissures marked the hillside as observers watched for further collapses.

Santos Brazil U.P Mont Serratto Mont Serrat

City Rock Slide Claims Dozens in Night Tragedy

A hillside rock and soil slide, triggered by heavy rains, engulfed a city area burying laborer cottages. A 26 year old woman survived for hours but died in hospital. a mother and infant perished from suffocation. rescue teams faced long, grim excavations with many fatalities feared.

Kiwanians Plan Wives Meeting for Athens Exposition

Athens Kiwanis club discussed sponsoring an exposition in the Ohio university gymnasium March 28 29 and 30 at a meeting in Hotel Berry last night. They voted to hold a special wives and women guests meeting next Monday at 6 30 in the main dining room with cards and entertainment.

Athens Kiwanis Club Ohio University Gymnasium Hotel Berry

Miner killed in Syracuse mine accident near Pomeroy

Hollie Dailey aged 42 died in a coal mine accident at Syracuse near Pomeroy after being caught between a coal cutting machine and the roof. He was a machine man from Athens County. funeral services will be held in Athens at Pilgrim Holiness Church with burial in West State Street Cemetery. He left a widow and five children plus other relatives.

Hollie Dailey Syracuse Pomeroy Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church West State Street Mr. Dailey Athens County

Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Weight Loss

Marmola tablets are promoted as a modern weight loss aid claiming 20 years of use and millions of boxes sold. The ad states Marmola contains a gland element to turn food into energy and urges four tablets daily at one dollar per box to reach normal weight.

Passion Play Presented At First Methodist Sunday

Dr and Mrs Ira P Berry present a Passion play at 7 PM Sunday in the First Methodist Episcopal church. The couple studied in Germany and have attended the original Passion play, offering a unique mix of pictures impersonation and voice tones after 20 years of study and substantial expense.

Ira P. Berry

Labor educator Paul Blanchard to speak at Ohio University events

Paul Blanchard author and labor educator will address Ohio University students and Athens residents at multiple events. He speaks Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the Hall of Fine Arts on From Henry Ford to Bernard Shaw and 6 pm at The Plains for the Workers Education class. Thursday 9 40 am convocation for students and community in the Hall of Fine Arts. He has past roles with the Amalgamated Textile Workers and League of Industrial Democracy. The Round Table schedules his visits.

Paul Blanchard Ohio University Labor Blanchard Hall of Fine Arts Henry Ford Bernard Shaw Plains Athens Studets University of Michigan The Round Table

Mrs Bing Addresses Girls on Good Citizenship at Ohio University

Mrs. Bing, president of the local League of Women Voters, spoke to a small group of Ohio University girls on "How to Be a Good Citizen" in Ewing auditorium. The program featured two songs by the Second Girls Glee Club and covered optimism, voting at elections, and civic responsibility including fair play and support for good officials.

8 &. Bing League of Women Voters Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Girls’ Glee Club Bing Herbert Hoover America

Primary delegate contests loom in 1932 campaigns

United Press notes anti saloon league pressure aiding Democratic entrants in California and New York as Smith and Hoover factions gain momentum. Delegates in New Hampshire Missouri and Maryland align with party lines, while figures like Lene Thomas Walsh James A Reed and Frank Q C weigh primary choices amid national convention dynamics.

Anti-Saloon League Unitne Alfred se+minee California Lene Thomas J. Walsh James A. Reed Smith

Discuss Leaders What Will We Demand of Our High School Leaders

A Athens High School weekly luncheon discussed the role of student leaders. Senior Jack Wadley spoke about expectations and responsibilities for the student body and school administration.

Wan Athens High School Jack Wadley

California Fig Syrup Versus Laxatives for Children

An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a safe, purely vegetable aid for growing children and infants. It claims the syrup promotes weight gain, better appetite, and improved assimilation, contrasting with habit forming laxatives. The note urges parents to buy the California product for about sixty cents per bottle.

California

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