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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1928

Page

5

Kennard-Vion Society Wedding in Columbus

Miss Louise Kennard of Nelsonville and Mr. Bob Vion of Cleveland wed in Columbus Monday morning with Rev. Throop officiating. They plan a motor honeymoon and will live in Cleveland after May 15. The bride has ties to Athens through college events, and the groom studied at Ohio University.

Kennard-Vion Louise Kennard Nelsonville Bob Vion Cleveland Columbus Throop Vion Athens Ohio University Gardner Orchestra

Dartmouth Boy Drowns As Canoe Capsizes

A Dartmouth College student John Cone Rust of Cleveland drowns when a canoe capsized on the Connecticut River at Hanover New Hampshire. Fellow student Wayne T. Bryer of Peterboro, New Hampshire, survived after warning of hazardous waters. Rust was son of Dr. Carl E. Rust of East Cleveland.

Cleveland O.R Dartmouth College Connecticut Hanover N. H John Cone Rust Rust Wayne T. Bryer Peeterboro Bryer Carl E. Rust East Cleveland

Flight of Dirigible Italia Postponed

The dirigible Italia expedition led by General Umberto Nobile is delayed by a few days. It will not depart Stolp until the cable ship Citta Di Milano arrives at Kings Bay to serve as supply base. Snow storms and high winds in Norway also influenced the decision.

Stolp Pomerania Germany U.P Italia Umberto Nobile Citta di Milano Kings Bay Norway

Motion Picture Scrutiny At National PTA Congress

Cleveland May 2 The 82nd annual Congress of Parents and Teachers studied the mental physical and moral welfare of American school children. Motion pictures described as having an unwholesome effect on youth were examined as the Brookhart bill to prohibit block booking of films was discussed. NumerousPedagogues urged caution about cinema influence and industry practices.

Cleveland U.P National Congress of Parents and Congress

Two Hurt Fatally in Toledo Traffic Accidents

Two men were fatally hurt and nine others, including two children, injured in traffic accidents in Toledo yesterday and last night.

Toledo U.P

When a Girl Loves in Athens Messenger tale

Niel Dann, a penniless Greenwich Village artist, becomes engaged to Virginia Brewster just as her wealthy father dies bankrupt. The story asks if love can survive losing wealth and whether Virginia can marry a poor man. Virginia delays the wedding as money and affection clash.

Niel Dann Greenwich Village Virginia Brewster Virginia Niel Athens Messenger

Auto cycle crash in Newark leaves two injured

Earl Hayden age 23 and Paul Hottinger age 22 were in a collision between Hayden’s car and Hottinger’s motorcycle in Newark. Hayden was not expected to survive the day. Hottinger sustained cuts and bruises.

Newark U.R Earl Hayden Paul Hottinger Hayden Hottinger

Fire damages East Congregational Church in Cleveland

A fire last night partially damaged East Congregational Church in East Cleveland. Officials say an overheated motor powering the pipe organ likely caused the blaze.

Cleveland East Congregational Church East Cleveland

Kitchen closed at West Side school relief station

The Millfield relief kitchen at West Side school stopped serving last week. Operated for months under Mrs James E. Love and Mrs. Arthur Tripplet with help from West Side women.

West Side School Millfield Chauncey West Side James E. Love Arthur Tripplet

Social Visit Highlights in Millfield and Columbus

Mrs. Frances Earich hosted a Sunday gathering at her Millfield home with guests from Columbus including Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hayes Mr. and Mrs Will Berry and Douglas Earich also Emma Poston and her son Ray Poston of New England. Adolph Earich Chauncey now employed in Columbus visited his mother here then spent weekend with family at Chauncey. A brick garage and filling station is being built for Ray Russell in Millfield by Emmett Earich of Trimble. Mrs. Fred Russell and children of Millfield visited relatives in Pomroy over the weekend.

Frances Earich Millfield C. W. Hayes Will Berry Douglas Earich Columbus Emma Poston Ray Poston New England Adolph Earich Chauncey Ray Russell Emmett Earich Trimble Fred Russell Pomeroy

Birth of 16-pound son in Chauncey at Watkins family home

The Rev and Mrs Damon DPD Watkins announce the birth of a 16 pound son born last week at the home of Mrs Watkins parents Mr and Mrs William Dennis in Chauncey. Mr Watkins teaches at the high school in Tuppers Plains and serves as minister of the Church of Christ there.

Chauncey Damon Dpd. Watkins

Chauncey-Dover High Graduates Class of 24 in 1924

Chauncey May 2 A class of 24 eleven boys and thirteen girls received diplomas at the Chauncey Dover high school commencement in the auditorium with 500 attendees. The program featured string music by Mr Apt, violin solo by Charles Minister, and an address by Dr Elmer B Bryan.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High Chauncey High School Apt Charles Minister Ernestine Mingus Warren Elmer B. Bryan Ohio University Athens Walburn Chauncey-Dover

Trimble Grange to Convene Regular Meeting Saturday Evening

Trimble Grange No 18380 will hold its regular meeting in the Grange hall at Trimble on Saturday evening at 7 30. The event is described as an important gathering.

K. of P. Hall Chauncey Trimble

Condition of Hollis Cunningham’s son improves

The child Jack, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Cunningham, who underwent an operation a few days ago, is now much improved and recovering in the city hospital.

Jack Hollis Cunningham

Chauncey Dover High Graduation Highlights City Visit

Mrs. Floyd Rivers of Zanesville visits her parents in the city to attend the Chauncey Dover high school commencement where her sister Alma Fennell graduates. Hollis Cunningham is reported seriously ill with influenza. George Wetzel of Chauncey spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jack Harmon at Greens Run.

Floyd Rivers Zanesville Thomas Fennell Chauncey- Dover

Cleveland Welcomes Bremen Crew Visit Amid Lindbergh Echo

Cleveland and Cuyahoga officials planned a public welcome for the Bremen crew touring the United States. The event echoes the Lindbergh reception, reflecting strong local enthusiasm for aviation milestones.

Cap Smith Undergoes Goiter Removal in Columbus Hospital

Cap Smith of Chauncey underwent a surgical operation at White Cross hospital in Columbus for removal of a goiter. The operation was serious but his condition is reported to be favorable. Mrs. Smith accompanied him. he is superintendent of Chauncey mine No. 25 of the New York Coal company.

Chauncey Cap Smith White Cross Hospital Columbus

Republicans Name Negro Candidate for Congress in Illinois

Oscar De Priest, a former Chicago alderman, was selected by Republicans to replace the late Martin Madden as the First Illinois district candidate. If elected he would be the first Black congressman since 1901. In Cannes, Michael Arlen married the Atlanta Mercati today at the British consulate with a religious ceremony to follow.

Chicago Oscar de Priest Martin B. Madden Congress Illinois Cannes France Michael Arlen Atlanta Litttle

Clubhouse of Youngstown Country Club Burns in Fire

Fire destroyed the Youngstown Country Club clubhouse early today causing an estimated loss around 600 000 dollars. Local authorities investigated the blaze as firefighters battled flames at the facility.

Youngstown Youngstown Country Club

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