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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1928

Page

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Cooking Glass Draws Grow to Auditorium

Several hundred women from Athens and nearby areas attended the first session of the Messenger Free Cooking School in the Athens High School auditorium. The lecture began at 2 pm after attendees gathered since 1 pm with music to entertain. Mrs Frances Northcross demonstrated dishes including baked ham, tomato aspic, baking powder biscuit, white cake with icing, macaroni salad, jelled apples, and omelet.

Athens Messenger Free Cooking School Athens High School Frances Northcross

Kitchen Demonstration Showcases Modern At Athens

Mrs. Northcross guides a showroom style event in Athens showcasing kitchen tools and appliances. Demonstrations emphasize standard cook books quality ingredients and reliable utensils as attendees inspect dishes and take home samples. A second session is slated for Wednesday at 1 PM in the Athens High School auditorium.

Athens Athens High School

Smith Message Secret Ahead of Radio Address

New York November 13 Alfred E Smith whose radio voice carried the 1928 campaign will speak tonight in a wartime message to Americans The content remains secret Smith declined to comment beyond calling it extemporaneous Jno J Raskob chairman of the Democratic National Committee also declined to speak.

New York Alfred E. Smith Smith Ohn J. Raskob Democratic National Committee

Plague and famine reports raise death toll in Bombay region

Reports from Satara District in Bombay indicate a high death rate amid plague flood and famine. About 3 000 deaths and 5 000 new cases were noted as unrest continues and public health challenges persist.

Bombay India U.R Puntry Satara

Passengers and Crew Of Wrecked Steamer Saved From Atlantic

reports from radios say survivors from the Vestris were being rescued after 16 hours in the海 Atlantic off the Virginia capes. By 6 30 am life boats and rafts were largely accounted for with five boats and one raft saved and more survivors aboard vessels Myriam and American Shipper.

New York UPR Vestris Atlantic Ocean Virginia Capes Atlantic United States Naval Radio Radio Marine Corporation Myriam American Rio de Janeiro

Three Divorces Sought in Athens County Court

In Athens County Common Pleas Court on Monday three divorce petitions were filed. Elizabeth Harris sues Fred Harris married 1923 with one child for wilful absence and failure to support. Archie Viney sues Mary Viney married 1921 for abandonment and neglect. Charlies Mitchell sues Luella Mitchell married 1917 for neglect and desertion with custody sought for the two children.

Athens Archie Viney Mary B. Viney Zanesville Charlies Mitchell Luella Mitchell

Thomp son appeals small claims award in Common Pleas Court

Harley N Thompson appeals a Justice of the Peace ruling in favor of D A Bardin for labor damages. The lower court awarded $26.45 on a $28.70 claim, prompting the move to Common Pleas Court.

Common Pleas Court Court of Justice of the Peace Felix Riley Harley N. Thompson D. A. Bardin

Application for trust declaration on church property Athens

The Christian Science Society of Athens filed in Athens County Common Pleas Court for an order authorizing execution of a declaration of trust for 4100 on church property. The trust would be given to trustees under the will of Mary Baker Eddy of Boston for the construction of a church on the property.

Christian Science Society of Athens Athens County Common Pleas Court Mary Baker Eddy Boston

Two Books Donated to East Side School Library

Mrs. R. E. Wallace donated two new recreation al reading books to the third grade library at East Side School The titles are The Pussy Cat Talks to Her Kittens by Fannie E Meade and A Little Bears Ins and Outs by Margaret Fox The gift follows a request to parents for books to encourage reading during leisure hours.

Fannie E. Meade Little Bear Margaret Fox East Side R. E. Wallace

Former Cambridge Policeman John Middleton Dies

John Robinson Middleton aged 72, a former Cambridge policeman and 40 year member of the First Baptist Church of Cambridge, died at his Gahanna home after a yearlong illness.

Columbus U.P John Robinson Middleton Cambridge First Baptist Church Gahanna

Rescue Bring Captain Carey Aboard French Tanker

New York November 13 Captain W J Carey of the steamer Vestris was saved and is aboard the French oil tanker Myriam after staying with his vessel as it neared sinking. A partial list of rescued crew and passengers was radioed to Lamport and Holt, owners of the Vestris, with no detail on the survivors' condition.

New York U.R W. J. Carey Vestris Myriam Lamport and Holt Lamport and Holt Company

Vestris rescue updates from Radio Marine Corp

U S Santa Barbara reports 38 passengers and 90 crew aboard the Vestris with rescue underway. The American Shipper offers no direct word, while Berlin reportedly ferries two lifeboats of evacuees. Wyoming later confirms five people picked from the sea.

New York U.P U. S. Santa Barbara Radio Marine Corporation Berlin U. S Wyoming

Cleveland travelers cancel sailings before Vestris sinking

Three Cleveland residents canceled their reservations three days before sailing on the Lamport and Holt liner Vestris which sank in the Atlantic. The party included Mr and Mrs Orin Serp visiting Mrs W O Serp and W O Ban who planned to sail for Rio de Janeiro.

Cleveland O.R Lamport and Holt Vestris Atlantic Orin Serp Serp W. O. Serp Panama W. O. Ban Rio de Janeiro

Young health commissioner under arrest in Franklin County

Dr J Forest Stultz Urbana physician and Champaign County health commissioner faced Squire Doney at Bexley near Columbus to answer illegal possession of prescription whisky. He was arraigned last Tuesday and held under $500 bond after two prescriptions not properly made out to him. Police had seized liquor found in his car and he reportedly fled Urbana before arrest.

Columbus U.r—Pdr J. Forest Stultz Urbana Champaign County Squire P. Doney Bexley Here Stultz Liberty Brock

Westminster Fellowship Meeting At Presbyterian Church

Reports of local work were discussed at the Westminster Fellowship monthly meeting held at the Presbyterian Church Monday afternoon. Rev. A Y Wilcox notes routine business was also considered.

Westminister Fellowship A. Y. Wilcox

STOP IN MEXICO Entourage To Be Small For Hoover Tour

President-Elect Hoover plans a Latin American goodwill tour starting next week with stops in Vera Cruz Mexico City and a potential Nicaragua visit. The entourage will be about 40 people including Henry Fletcher and George Akerson, while Mrs Hoover stays home and Allan Hoover joins the trip. The voyage covers Balboa to Havana with stops in Chile Argentina Uruguay Brazil Mexico and Cuba lasting about 25 days.

Thomas L. Stokes United Press Star Pala Alto Calif Hoover Mexico Nicaragua United States Rio Grande Vera Cruz Mexico City Dwight W. Morrow Morrow Central South America William J. Donovan Donovan Henry P. Fletcher Italy Coolidge State Department Beck and Call George Akerson Fletcher Chile Havana Allan Balboa Panama Canal Val Paraiso Santiago Buenos Aires Argentina Montevideo Rio de Janeiro Uruguay Brazil Cuba Washington

Coal Operators to Hold 111th National Convention in Cleveland

Delegates from 30 states and 50 producing fields meet in Cleveland for the National Coal Association's 111th annual convention. Topics include marketing, transportation and public service. T. H. Harris Jr. of Du Pont will present the buyer’s viewpoint followed by F. W. Shibley of Bankers' Trust Co.

Cleveland U.R National Coal Association T. H. Harris, Jr Wilmington du Pont F. W. Shibley Bankers‘ Trust Company New York

Burgett Praises Port Athens Bridge Dedication Speakers

South East Ohio Motor Club secretary Burgett expressed pride in Athens citizens for the bridge dedication. Dr. Bryan and Judge Johnson spoke in Ripley with West Virginia officials, Johnson greeting locals and noting Athens city keys are theirs. Burgett urged motorists to use the new scenic drive, hoping for better cross state ties.

Burgett Port Athens Dr. Bryan Judge Johnson Pomeroy H. N. Burgett South East Ohio Motor Club Athens

Athens Observes Fire Prevention Day With Inspections

Twenty five inspectors from Ohio fire insurance companies visit Athens for Fire Prevention Day. They inspect homes, businesses, schools, and churches starting 9 am with a noon committee dinner at Varsity Inn. A public banquet and smoker follow at Chamber of Commerce rooms.

Athens Fire Prevention Association of Ohio Do. M. Gill Tors Varsity Inn Chamber of Commerce

Special Train to Delaware for Ohio U Fans

Reservations are open for a Wesleyan special train carrying the Ohio University football team and supporters to Delaware for the game. The route runs Athens 8:00 to Delaware 10:40 with a 7:00 p.m. return to Athens 11:00 p.m. Prof O C Bird notes a large turnout expected, with buses and cars also joining. Tickets are at Cline's Pharmacy and cover Bobcat followers in select sections.

Wesleyan Ohio University Delaware Athens O. C. Bird Cline

Coast Guardsmen Rescue Six From Ruth Mildred Vessel

Coast Guardsmen at the Little Island Station near Elizabeth City North Carolina rescued six men from the disabled fishing vessel Ruth Mildred of New York.

Washington Coast Little Island Station Elizabeth City N. C Ruth Mildred New York

Detective Tudor Charged With Perjury In Gilboa Death Case

Ottawa reports Dayton detective Samuel M. Tudor faced perjury charges related to his investigation of the death of Mary Hemmiler a 20 year old Gilboa resident. He appeared in court as authorities pursue details of the case surrounding the young woman's death.

Ottawa U.R Samuel M. Tudor Dayton Mary Hemmiler Gilboa

State bankers discuss plans for next year in Zanesville

State Association of Bankers outlined aims at a meeting of group No 7 in the Zane Hotel Zanesville with Fred Sands of the Bank of Athens as the local rep The secretary emphasized active county organizations an unprofitable account charges and an agricultural committee plus an educational program to teach banking basics in schools Meetings are held across the state with nine groups and scheduled dates.

State Association of Bankers Zane Hotel Zanesville Fred Sands Bank of Athens Athens County Sands Athens State Association

Armistice Day Programs At East Side School Reading Clubs

Reading clubs at East Side School presented Armistice Day programs last week. Fourth grade featured Lord Cornwallis Knee Buckles and a flag story with poems, fife solo, and war pictures. Fifth grade presented Battle of Quebec, a poem, and life of Robert E. Lee. Sixth grade offered The Man Who Saw the Joke, Sergeant Pinky, and a toy army sham battle.

East Side School Lord Cornwallis Jane Foster Howard Bolinger Dolly Schuler Warren McClure Orville Pierce Quebec Florence Smith Scott and the Veteran Byron Wiss Robert E. Lee Hazel Kelley Man Paul Jones Sergeant Pinky Tom Quidor Julian Bing Phillip Wilkinson

Warning issued as rabbit season opens in Ohio

Columbus reports Dr. John E. Monger warns hunters butchers market men and housewives against tularemia or rabbit fever. The disease spreads from wild rodents to humans with severe illness and possible death. Gloves are urged for handling raw rabbit meat and meat must be cooked thoroughly until no red juices remain.

Columbus U.P John E. Monger Monger Ohio

Toy Airplanes Show Conduct of Students

A third grade class at East Side School uses moving toy airplanes as a behavior incentive. Each student keeps an airplane that advances daily if citizenship rules are followed. five days of steady progress earns a gold star. Rules include quietness, no whistling, orderly staircase conduct, no grabbing the banisters, speaking only when addressed, looking after younger children, and neatness.

East Side School

Plans for December Farm Institute in Stewart

A Stewart high school room hosted a committee meeting to finalize plans for a December 19 and 20 Farmers Institute. Carl Hayes chaired with speakers Grace Kyle and H. S. Hartman invited, plus Floyd Delashmutt of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Exhibits and a poster contest planned. a school session slated for the first morning.

Farmers’ Institute Stewart Stewart High School Carl Hayes Grace Kyle Somerset C. Hartman Meigs Washington Floyd Delashmutt Ohio Farm Bureau Federation M. M. Merrick Biddison T. M. Johnson Professor Gibson Ervin Miller Press Hollis Throckmorton Phillips

Walsh Testifies in Stewart Perjury Trial

Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana testified in the perjury case of Robert W. Stewart denying knowledge of the disposition of Continental Trading Company’s 3 million dollars in Liberty Bonds. He faced intense cross examination as his current statements differed from earlier testimony and his recollection of February proceedings was questioned.

Washington U.S Thomas J. Walsh Montana Teapot Dome Robert W. Stewart Indiana Standard Oil Stewart Senate Continental Trading Company Walsh

Dense smoke from Mount Etna hints at eruption waning

A thick cloud of black smoke pouring from Mount Etna's craters today may signal decreasing volcanic activity. The plume was observed as officials monitor the Sicilian eruption and its effects on Catania and surrounding areas.

Catania Sicily U.P Mount Etna

Columbus Secretary Jones Named Likely Myers Cooper Aide

Columbus rider Charles A. Jones, longtime secretary to the late Senator Frank B. Willis, was advanced as the probable secretary to Governor-Elect Myers Cooper. The move signals a key staffing shift in the incoming administration.

Columbus U.P Charlies A. Jones Frank B. Willis Lilect Myers ¥. Cooper

Ohio University band tops parade despite poor weather

A large crowd braved bad weather to attend a celebration in Pomeroy. Five bands performed with the Ohio University organization lauding the group as the best that ever played.

Ohio University Pomeroy

Pomeroy Bend Bridge dedication attracts 25000 crowd

The Pomeroy Bend Bridge dedication drew about 25,000 people for a homecoming filled with bands, banquets, and fireworks. Gov. Gore of West Virginia joined Ohio officials, with Miss Radford and Miss Capehart presenting tokens. traffic control by Capt. Bennett and guards kept crowds safe amid a day of pageantry and ceremonies.

Oliver Hartley Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Bridge Harry Bennett National Guard Company Athens St. Marys W. Va New York Central Ohio University Ravenswood Ravens’wood Ripley Manitou Middleport Ohio Donahey Helens Radford Meigs Gore West Virginia Lee Capehart Mason County

South Canaan Church Services Postponed Indefinitely

All day services planned at South Canaan Baptist Church for Sunday November 18 have been postponed indefinitely by the committee in charge.

South Canaan South Canaan Baptist Church

Booklet on Well-Balanced Diets Offered by Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger introduces a government booklet titled Diet that guides readers on balanced meals. It explains essential food groups amounts and provides menus for daily meals urging every homemaker to request a copy by mail with four cents for postage.

Athens Messenger Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C

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