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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1927

Page

14

Hocking County Needs Funds For Mississippi Flood Relief

Hocking County aims to raise 2350 dollars for Mississippi flood relief with 1670 needed after a Saturday notice from local Red Cross officials. A telegram from the national office urged a quick response as funds remain tight. Personal subscriptions and second donations are increasing with several small gifts reported, including church offerings.

Mississippi Valley Red Cross National Rockbridge

Woman Hurt in Collision at Carroll Friday

Readable fragments report a two vehicle collision at Carroll on Friday injuring a woman. She suffered a fracture to the forearm and other injuries. Both drivers were taken to a Lancaster office for examination. Sloan and others were questioned as investigators reviewed the incident.

Seth Sloan Tor Lancaster Dan Sloan HR Oriimer Imemas Myre Lanecarcer Aire Iust

Fragmentary religious notes on biblical references

The text lists scattered Bible verses and terms with partial names and locations, mentioning Genesis Exodus Kings Corinthians Hebrews and Old and New Testament references. It appears as a rough OCR fragment of a religious text or index with unclear context and many garbled words.

Hocking County Benefit Measure Signed Into Law

A state measure funded for 25 003 to improve roads and transform owned parks and woods in Hocking County. Governor Denahi signed the bill sponsored by L P Mooney, aiming to aid Western owned recreational spots visited annually.

Sheriff sets penalties for speeders near town limits

Sheriff aims to curb speeding by assigning two officers Jesthoo and Orland Stimm and Summer to report to Jutee Elluincer for a Monday morning speed check. If Hicks and Wildermuth are placed on probation, further action may follow.

Cherter Jesthoo Orland Stimm Summer Elluincer Hicks and Wildermuth

Barn Fire Burns Behind Rochester Property

Fire destroyed a barn at the rear of a property on North Mare Avenue in Rochester. The origin of the blaze is unknown and under investigation by local authorities.

Rochester Logan Mav North Mareene

Courthouse Custodian Falls From Window in Logan

Edward Herzog assistant courthouse custodian fell from a second story window while washing a window in the election board office. He landed on his left side on the terrace, reports say his arm was a little sore but no ill effects followed from the fall during the last week.

Logan Edward Herzog Herzog Election Board Herzox

Missing Logan Girl Sparks City Police Probe

Clarence Dethie is brought to Logan by Sheriff W Redlord amid the disappearance of Miss Florenza Stevenson, a Logan girl last seen early last week. Daibin faced officials but offered no new information. Leible remains jailed awaiting developments as investigators consider charges.

Logan Clarence Dethie Tegan W. Redlord Columbus Florenza Stevenson Daibin Grech Leible

Social notes recount women meeting and remarks on dinner session

Fragmentary notes show a women’s gathering with mentions of a president, a president’s annoyance, the Mothers Daughters chapter, and a mind at ease remark. The text references Vern Smith and a concluding dinner after sessions, with partial details unreadable.

Daugeters Mase Vern Smith

Bridge Party Hosts A Night Of Card Games

Six tables of players enjoyed bridge with a guest list including Mrs Brett Eby and Mrs Ward Chase. The Merry Maker club was entertained at dinner by Mrs Charles Smith and Mrs Harry Smith at the Spinning Wheel before a bridge session at acles Smith’s home.

Brett Eby Ward Chase Merle Weymueller Robert Davidson Lawrence Hack Roy Ruble Judson Shriner Clinton Webb Herbert Shriner Alfred Campbell Frank Harden Phil Tschappatt Willard Like John McBroom Harry Smith Joe Smith Charles Smith D.C. Reynolds Harry Bell Helen Rochester Florence Bort Ruth Heft Grace Shriner Merry Maker Club Acles Smith Bridge Herbert Skinner M. W. Cherrington Harry Thomas S. Clark Bert Stedem Misa Dorothy Chute Hazel Kanede

Two U S Immigration Officers Missing Near Nogales

Early reports say two United States immigration service patrol officers are believed held by armed Yaquis about 25 miles west of Nogales. Two detachments of L and troops left the area to search at night, while Felix Hughes arrived and said his partners did not return after meeting 39 armed Yaquis in Bear Canyon on American soil.

Nogales Arn United States Minision Service Felix Hughes Bear Canyon

Canaan Teachers Meeting Notes Staff Changes

At a township education meeting on Friday afternoon concerns over hiring and re appointments were discussed. The board reviewed staff movements including re hires at the high school and changes in psychology department assignments amid ongoing personnel reviews.

Township Board of Education Aan

American Forces Wait For Liberal Surrender In Nicaragua

Washington officials hoped Henry L. Stimson could pressure Nicaraguan liberals to hand over their army to U.S. Marines, allowing American supervision of elections in 1928. A truce was set until Saturday to allow troops to transfer arms, with Marines positioned between the opposing sides.

Washington Henry L. Sthson Coolidge Managua U.S Mia Vines State Department Stimson Peter Bigs

Gaskell Names Tefer Craskill as Psychology Assistant

Tefer Craskill, a psychology student at Washington University in St. Louis, is named as an assistant in the university psychology department. The appointment follows a recommendation by James Swift and is announced by university officials.

Washington University St. Louis Tefer € Craskill Att University University Ora

Attorneys polish closing arguments in Snyder-Gray murder trial

In a courtroom proceeding, defense and prosecution today refined their closing arguments as the Snyder-Gray murder trial moves toward a verdict day. Attorneys indicated final remarks would be delivered Monday, outlining key facts and legal standards for jurors.

Elks Honor Mothers With Special Service Tonight

The Athens Elks Club will host a Mother’s Day service at 7 30 pm Tuesday in the clubrooms. John Cross will pay tribute to mothers, with music by Prof C C Trobinson and a special ritual. The public is invited to attend.

Athens

Funeral Services Held Yesterday For Hudson Maxima

Funeral services were held for Hudson Maxima whose inventions influenced early air and war technology. Maxima supported American preparedness and Theodore Roosevelt Sr. in the early 20th century. his work shaped military armor and air defense efforts.

Hudson Maxima Ikewarr BR. J

Explosion in New York City Kills Seven and Injures Four

Reports say an explosion at a New York building yesterday caused a collapse and debris trapped several people. Seven died and four were injured as rescue teams searched through wreckage on the Long Island City scene.

New York Jiere Long Island City N.Y

Battle Cry of Peace depicted siege of New York by alien army

The article notes Maxim sponsored the main picture The Battle Cry of Peace showing an alien army capture of New York. It mentions an inventor who lost a hand in an explosion over 84 years ago and is survived by his widow who helped in his inventions throughout their marriage.

United States Commercane Maxim New York

Farmer Arrested Near Edgerton on Resisting Borers Work

E. D. Sylvester a farmer near Edgerton was placed on bond after arrest by Sheriff Lloyd N. Bly on charges of resisting corn borer officials. County inspector Charles E. Fawhaber filed the charges. He waived examination before Probate Judge W. C. Hall and his trial was set for Friday. Sylvester is named as a reader of opposition to the corn borer program.

Bryan E. D. Sylvester Edgerton Lloyd N. Bly Corr Charles E. Fawhaber W. C. Hall Slyvester

Swarm of Steel Helmets Rallies in Berlin

Militants in uniform flood Berlin for tomorrow's mass rally of the Steel Helmets, a nationalist veterans group aiming to make Germany stronger and more free, led by officials who compare their cause to a German Mussolini. Authorities estimate large crowds may attend.

Berlin Germany Anil Mussolini

Hempel Mystery Unsolved After Conference

New York May 7 The value consideration for which Keda Tempel noted diva claims near all of Heckscher’s for the rest of her life remains a mystery after a conference with Mine Hempel and her attorney last night when reporters were present.

Hempel New York Keda Tempel

Nelson Eating La re?

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a person named Nelson and an unclear action related to eating. no concrete event, date, or location is discernible.

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