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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1928
Page
2
South High School's journalism department took first second and third in the annual state journalism contest at Ohio University Athens.
Chauncey May 24 The fifth annual Young People's conference of Athens county will be held in Nelsonville Friday Saturday and Sunday Miss Ruth Howard of Millfield presides The theme is The Church with a Fellowship banquet Friday at First Christian church and talks by A B Sias W H Thompson and C M Coulter plus group discussions Sunrise Communion Sunday at 6am and worship at 10 30am Registration is 1 including meals lodging and breakfasts Local ministers K H McCorkle E L Morrell and John L Evans participate
In Springfield on May 24, Ohio Wesleyan defeated Wittenberg 6 to 3 as Wittenberg stranded 15 baserunners. Misamore pitched seven innings allowing 19 hits for Wesleyan. Bradley gave up 10 hits for Wittenberg. Batteries: Misamore Williams Dawson. Bradley Melchoire.
London May 24 A majorfront began to decide who runs the Chinese central government as Chang Tso Lin opposite two southern armies led by Chiang Kai Shek and Feng Yu Hsiang. Reports said bitter fighting raged with 400 000 to 450 000 troops involved as the clash developed along a semi circular line south of Peking.
Joan McSheehy, 14, set six world records in Whitinsville trials adding six medals to her haul. The Whitinsville meet further strengthens her bid to be America’s champion woman swimmer.
Widening of Converse and Main Streets finished with about nine feet added. A stone foundation was laid and cement pouring completed Tuesday under the supervision of Marshal Burke Witham in Chauncey.
Mr and Mrs John Williamson and daughter Mary Joan visited Chauncey as guests of Mr and Mrs George Williamson and Mrs Elliott of Johnstown Pa Miss Ruth Ogg is recovering from a serious illness Lewis Sanders of Millfield returned this week from Columbus The regular Forest Rose Rebekah lodge of Chauncey will meet Friday at 730 PM local time
A meeting is called for all ex service men at the Chauncey K of I Hall on Saturday evening at five o'clock. Ex service men in the city and vicinity are urged to attend this important gathering.
Ted Morgan of Seattle defends his junior lightweight crown tonight against Eddie Cannonball Martin in New York. The bout is the third world championship fight in four days, with Martin aiming to upset the titleholder.
A clever boxer with a fast left hand defends his title tonight at Madison Square Garden against a rugged two-fisted body puncher. The challenger relies on persistence over technique and aims to upset the champion despite limited punching power.
In a standout season highlight, Cleveland outfielder Langford, a rookie, has emerged as a surprise star for the Indians. He delivers hard hitting and timely production while displaying solid fielding throughout the year.
The St Louis baseball Cards signed college star Charles Wilson, captain of Presbyterian College, hailed as one of the year's top south players.
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