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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1928

Page

12

Hoover Ahead in 42 States in Straw Vote

Herbert Hoover led in 42 states with 63.2 percent of 2,767,262 votes in The Literary Digest straw poll. The survey notes a break in the solid south and gains for Hoover in large cities with Democratic strength shifting. In New York City Hoover trailed Smith 105,864 to 140,770 but New York State went to Hoover 218,920 to 185,659. Ohio favored Hoover 97,852 to 40,719 for Smith. About 88 percent of Smith supporters had voted Republican in the last election.

Literary Digest Herbert Hoover Hoover al Smith New York City New York Ohio Smith

Initiation Banquet for Blue Key Chapter Held at Varsity Inn

Ohio University Blue Key honorary group held its first semester initiation banquet at the Varsity Inn. Initiates include Ernest Agostinelli Clifford Moriarity Thomas Powanka Cleme West Edgar Zick Edward Keefe William Elliott Kendal Queary and Alph Betts. Robert Ohm presided and announced the next meeting November 14 in the Men's Union. Ralph Zahour outlined year plans with speakers from Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland and local business leaders.

Blue Key Ohio University Varsity Inn Ernest Agostinelli Clifford Moriarity Rho Mu _ Phi Thomas Powanka Lamda Chi Alpha Cleme West Edgar Zick Alpha Delta Beta Edward Keefe William Elliott Sigma Delta Rho Ted Haines Phi Kappa Tau Kendal Queary Delta Tau Delta I‘alph Betts Beta Theta Pi Robert Ohm A Johnson Ralph Zahour Sigma Pi Cincinnati Columbus Cleveland

Hughes to Speak on National Radio Tonight

Charles Evans Hughes will deliver the only major political speech on a national radio network tonight. Twenty eight National Broadcasting Company stations will broadcast from Kismet Temple in Brooklyn from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern Time, with the Republican National Committee extending its regular half hour to accommodate the address.

New York Charles Evans Hughes National Broadcasting Company Kismet Temple Brooklyn Hughes Republican National Committee

Plant Fire in Columbus Rendering Plant Causes 200000 Loss

A fire at the Columbus Rendering Company plant in Columbus caused an estimated 200000 loss. Fire officials reported the blaze broke out late yesterday and prompted extensive damage across the facility.

Columbus Columbus Rendering Company

Private policeman Cas sidy dies after auto strike in Cincinnati

Michael J. Cassidy, 32, a private policeman, was killed when struck by a car in Cincinnati. He collapsed while en route to report the accident to the police station, the driver of the vehicle accompanying him.

Cincinnati Michael J. Cassidy

Farmer Leader Bennington Dies in Cleveland Burial Set

Wesley H. Bennington aged 47, former Kansas lieutenant governor and Nations Party vice presidential nominee, will be buried tomorrow at 2 30 p m after services at his son E T Bennington’s Cleveland Heights home.

Cleveland Wesley H. Bennington Kansas the Nations Party E. T. Bennington Cleveland Heights

Puzzling Letter Golf Solution at Corn MOAN MOAN MEAN MEAL

A puzzle solution notes a chain of letter changes from CORN to MOAN to MOAN to MEAN to MEAL, revealing a word ladder pattern. The sequence illustrates progressive letter edits to reach each step.

Cleveland Air Admired Hangar Plans For Municipal Airport

Cleveland officials describe plans for a flagship hangar at the Municipal Airport as one of the world’s most modern airplane transportation waiting rooms. The project awaits council ratification of a lease application.

Cleveland

Mylan Re-elected Secretary of Ohio Bankers Assn

In Columbus Charles H. Mylan der, former local newspaper man, was re-elected secretary of the Ohio Bankers Association. David M. Auch and Miss Rose W. Aebi were named assistant secretaries.

Columbus Charles H. Mylander Ohio Bankers’ Association David M. Auch Rose W. Aebi

Father Is Gone Denison Police Seek James Davis

Police in Denison ask for help locating James Davis 42 the father of two who took the family car last Friday and vanished. He is described as dangerous and should not be approached. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them immediately.

Denison James Davis

McKinley School Destroyed by Fire in Proctorville

The State Fire Inspection Department was asked to investigate a blaze that totally destroyed McKinley School in Proctorville along the Ohio River opposite Huntington. The building housed fifty children.

Ironton State Department of Fire Inspection McKinley School Proctorville Ohio River Huntington

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