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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1928

Page

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Women Attend Athens Cooking School On Food and Health

Mrs Frances Northcross leads the Messenger Cooking School at Athens High School auditorium. She urges women to study fundamentals of cooking, stressing vitamins water protein minerals and proper salt use. Awards for market baskets and individual dishes are listed to close.

Frances Northcross Messenger Cooking School Athens High School Athens Northcross North Nellie Allen Haydenville J. Ewing Richland Avenue Hale C. Pickett Congress Apartments Lucile Blackwood North Congress Street Kandlik Columbia Avenue Conners George Munn R. D Mra Oo. R. Faris, Pomeroy; Paradise Pudding, Mrs. George Cinsel J. R. Baker Geraldine

Booklet on well balanced diets offered to readers

The Athens Messenger promotes a government booklet titled Good Portions in the Diet that explains meal adequacy wholesomeness attractiveness and cost. It provides required fare types proportions menus and asks households to mail four cents and a coupon to Frederic J. Haskin in Washington DC for a copy.

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

Clevelander in State Cabinet Seen With Cooper

Governor Elect Myers V. Cooper indicated a Clevelander will hold a cabinet post when he takes office January 1. He declined to name appointees yet but stressed Cleveland representation and predicted a short, harmonious legislative session with early enactments and prompt adjournment. He endorsed the community fund drive and urged constructive laws aligned with his platform.

Cleveland U.R Myers V. Cooper Community Fund Cooper Exchange Club

Merchants Plan Early Christmas Displays in Athens

Athens merchants announce Christmas displays will be shown in local business houses after Thanksgiving. 8 S M Johnson president of the Retail Merchants Association urges residents of Athens and Athens County to shop early to avoid the last minute rush.

Athens

Cooking school shifts to 1 30 for 1928 session finale

Vivian Cameron announces today at 1 30 pm the cooking school will begin earlier than the former 2 pm time to allow more time. Tomorrow afternoon’s session also starts at 1 30 pm and will be the concluding session of the 1928 school.

Der Vivian Cameron Woodard Avenue

House Campaign Fund Committee Heads to Texas Inquiry

The House Campaign Fund Investigating Committee will travel to Texas next week to examine the conduct of the presidential election. Chairman Lehrbach, a Republican from New York, announced the plan, with departure set for Saturday, November 24.

Washington House Campaign Fund Texas Lehrbach Republican New York

Holiday business set to surge as production hits peaks

Col Leonard P Ayres of the Cleveland Trust forecasts a record year with auto output near all time highs and earnings around 125 million dollars. He says stock market records have been broken and expects Hoover's inauguration to boost government involvement in business.

Cleveland U.P Leonard P. Ayres Cleveland Trust Company Steck Ayres Stock Exchange Herbert Hoover

Vestris Disaster Passenger Count Fluctuates Again

Ship Lamport Holt officials revised figures for the Vestris disaster stating 327 aboard on the Vestris with 128 passengers and 199 crew. Earlier lists had shown 326 with 129 passengers and 197 crew, and Tuesday officials claimed 339 aboard.

Lamport Holt Vestris

Hunters Receive 839 Permits From Morgan Office

A total of 839 hunting licenses were issued from T. L. Morgan's clerk of courts office. This excludes licenses from township clerks. By October 15, 652 licenses had been issued by the clerk's office after the squirrel season, leaving 187 for potential rabbit hunters. Early today, several veteran hunters left Athens for opening day. no reports were available at press time.

T. L. Morgan Mr. Morgan Athens

Race for Oil Starts in Oklahoma Town After Restrictions Lifted

Maud Oklahoma witnesses a historic oil rush as drilling restrictions end and 92 wells begin spudding in the Mission area of the Greater Seminole field. Gypsy Oil Company leads with 31 wells as crews deploy 82 rotary drills to tap what may be a vast oil pool beneath the soil.

Oklahoma Town Maud Okla O.R Oklahoma Mission-Maud Seminole Earth Mission Gypsy Oil Company

Risks Found by Inspectors in Athens Fire Prevention Sweep

In 265 inspections for Fire Prevention Day 164 were labeled risks. Inspectors reported 271 defects among those risks while praising Athens facilities and urging improvements at schools hospitals and churches. They noted regular fire alarms in some schools and called for a gong system to avoid confusion during fires. The Junior High School showed the poorest drill discipline.

Athens Harold C. Davis Ohio State Fire Prevention Association Chamber of Commerce Davis Mr. Davis East Side Davie

Contested mayoral race in New Miami

Magistrate Louis Bolser, defeated mayoral candidate in New Miami, files notice to contest election of Scott Beaton who won 185 to 133. Bolser alleges Beaton distributed cigars and candy from his store to sway voters.

Hamilton U.P Louis Bolser New Miami Here Scott Beaton Bolser Beaton

Vestris Sinking Death Toll Rises Across Rescue Efforts

New York reports on November 15 show 213 people rescued after the steamship Vestris sank. Authorities say at least 18 bodies recovered, with some estimates up to 29 as recovery operations continue.

New York Vestris

Boy Struck by Car on State Street

Darrell Tom 12, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Tom, was knocked unconscious when his bicycle collided head on with a car driven by Carl Galbert on State Street. He sustained scalp wounds and facial scratches, was treated by Dr J L Henry and later rested at home. no serious injuries expected.

Darrell Tom Fred Lee Tom Maplewood Drive Tom Athens State Street Carl Galbert North Cemetery Street Darrell J. L. Henry West State Street Oliver L. Wood Athens High School

Released Again in Mysterious Gilboa Murder

Ottawa reports Oscar McCamey 19 of Gilboa freed after questioning in the death of Mary Hemmler 20. Hemmler’s body was found September 12 near the Blanchard River and a coroner’s inquest followed. He had been held for questioning but released as innocence was believed.

Ottawa R—Oscar McCamey Gilboa Mary Hemmler

Johnson to Visit Ames for Farmers' Institute Poster Contest

T. H. Johnson, county farmer tension agent, will visit Ames Township schools Friday to explain the poster contests held in connection with Farmers Institutes.

Survivors of Vestris blame captain for SOS delay

Survivors arriving in New York recount heroism and suffering as the Vestris disaster unfolds. Navy and court inquiries begin while 213 people are rescued and 114 remain missing. Captain William J. Carey faces criticism for delaying the SOS amid a chaotic sea voyage.

Vestris Carey

Survivors recount chaos as lifeboat orders issued on ship

Survivors on the Vestris describe confusion aboard as crew shouted to the lifeboats. Passengers and crew recall boats not used promptly, passengers abandoning ship, and Captain Carey reportedly went down with the vessel rather than attempt rescue. Fore reported rescuer aid and odd clothing scenes appear among the testimonies.

Lamport and Holt Vestris New York Buenos Aires Virginia Capes Tucker Acushmet Myriam Berlin Willliam J. Carey Cline Slaughter Chicago East River Brooklyn Joshua Ford Cotten Carey T. R. Edwards

Ship Sinks After Fatal Disaster Onboard Myriam

Captains and officers face inquiry as first bodies reach shore. Second mate Watson, hailed a hero, survived with fractures and declined to speak. Identified victims include Jose Gonzales Koa and Ramon Garcia Belao from New Bedford and New York, plus Paul Whitehead and Thomas Jones. Major Inouye and Karl Franke bodies recovered, with Mrs. Inouye saved.

Watson Myriam Board of Inquiry Carey Slaughter Coast Guard Tucker Acushnet Staten Island Jose Gonzales Koa New Bedford Mass Ramon Garcia Belao New York Paul Whitehead Kingston N. Y Thomas Jones Show Major Inouye Buenos Aires Davis Karl Franke Inouye

Schooner Anna R. Heidritter Located by Coast Guard

The schooner Anna R. Heidritter found after distress report. The Coast Guard Cutter Yamacraw located the vessel and Rear Admiral Frank H. Clark confirmed the Navy advisory today.

Washington Anna R. Heidritter Coast Guard Yamacraw Frank H. Clark Navy

Lifeboat Tragedy off Cambee Sands Claims Twelve Dead

In Folkestone eleven lifeboat crewmen are confirmed dead with three more believed drowned after the Rye lifeboat capsized following a collision with Cambee Sands today.

Folkestone Eng Rye Cambee Sands

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Ser Cas U.S Earl F. Devore Norman K. Batten Los Angeles Cal Sidney 8. Koppe the Messenger Free Cooking School HOWE Athens County City Baltimore Norfolk Philads Pic U. S Louis F. Keemle United Presh South America Wyoming Virginia Harbor Hampton Roads Virginia Navy Department United States Tuttle David A. Cook Lamport and Holt Lines London Board of Trade D. Cotten
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