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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1927

Page

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Rotary leaders meet in Athens to discuss motto meaning

Dr. Elmer B. Bryan president of Ohio University explains the Rotary motto at a midday luncheon in Athens to a gathering of Twenty-Second district club executives, with about 35 southern Ohio clubs represented and seventy five officers present. He says profits favor those who serve others, highlighting interdependence among men and wealth.

Southern Ohio Rotary Clubs Athens Rotary Elmer B. Bryan Ohio University Berry

Frank L Beggs Leads Rotary Execs in Athens Conference

Frank L Beggs of Newark governs the 22nd district and heads the Rotary International executives conference beginning in Athens today.

Frank L. Beggs Newark Rotary International Athens

One World Health and Interdependence in Modern Society

Doctor Bryan argues that narrow selfish interests harm families and communities while broader civic and global consciousness grows. He notes that modern transport and economy bind nations, making international health programs essential to protect all peoples.

Bryan

Rapid Courtship Couple Weds After Three Weeks

In Middleport Ohio on September 19, Clarence Ours 29 born Maumee and Teressa Hicks 22 of Willis Hill Pomeroy were married after a whirlwind courtship of three weeks. Ours is employed on the new bridge project.

Middleport Clarence Ours Teressa Hicks Wyllis Hill Pomeroy Mr. Ours Maumee Ohio

Dynamite Explosions Reported Near Lick Run Coal Mine

Major Thomas and Sheriff Williams with Deputy Gibson and Chief Pearson accompanied Robert Green, owner of Lick Run Coal, to a Nelsonville mine to probe heavy firing. They found two dynamite charges set near trestles and exchanged gunfire with unknown snipers. no property damage was observed as the group briefed through Sunday morning. Don McGill, another owner, was out of town during the incident.

Nelsonville Major Thomas Adjutant General's Office William Williams Clyde Gibson Jack Pearson Robert Green Lick Run Coal Company Green Ihive Pearson Thomas Don McGill Columbus

Service and neighbor ethic drive Rotary meeting turnout

The piece argues selfless service as the true measure of leadership and cites historical examples. It notes nearly seventy five Rotarians registered at Hotel Berry for an assembly, with meetings ongoing at the Elks club in the Cline area.

Hotel Berry Elks’ Club Cline

Mayor Du Vall to Testify in Corruption Trial

Indianapolis, Sept. 19. Mayor John L. Du Vall claims honesty under pressure as he faces corruption charges and proceeds to the witness stand. The defense asserts he resisted bribes and coercion to plead innocence.

Indianapolis Ind John L. Duvall

Dempsey Tunney Fight Announcement Draws 2000 Crowd

The Messenger reports a crowd of over 2,000 expected for the Dempsey Tunney bout announcement next Thursday at 7 30 p m. Complete bout coverage and preliminaries arranged. Blow-by-blow coverage and ring side side lights will be described by United Press writers.

United Press

Air Derby Opens As 25 Planes Fire Toward Spokane

Twenty five small aircraft sped from Roosevelt field at dawn in the Class B leg of the Spokane air derby race for five prizes totaling 9750 dollars. The field saw one nonstarter H E Campbell of New York whose Eaglerock failed to depart. One entrant R W Cantwell of Oklahoma City returned to Curtiss field after fog and low ceiling blocked progress.

Roosevelt Field U.P Spokane Walter Bender Mitch@H field Alexander Rock J. 8 Charles Richmond Bender Lea Washington City H. E. Campbell New York Eaglerock R. W. Cantwell Travelair

Rotary Conference Leaders At Athens District Meeting

Samuel C Carnes of Cambridge a former governor of the 22nd district Rotary International will lead the district conference in Athens today and tomorrow Homer C Clark Athens Rotary club secretary is a principal figure in the session John R Patterson superintendent of Athens city schools and president of the Athens Rotary club helped plan the conference now in session.

Samuel C. Carnes Cambridge Rotary International Athens John R. Patterson Athens City Athens Rotary Club Rotary Conference

Disgruntled client blamed for blast at lawyer Bryson home

Celina authorities pursue theory a disgruntled client planted a dynamite bomb under attorney Ed L Bryson’s home Saturday night. The explosion wrecked the house and damaged nearby property as the Brysons traveled from Highland Park to Celina. Police found copper strips suggesting six sticks of dynamite bound together and detonated by a single cap. One suspect was questioned all night and released. another arrest is expected.

Celina U.R Ed. L. Bryson

Plan New Warfare Toledo International Corn Borer Conference

First hand information on the 1927 corn borer war in Ohio Michigan and Canada will be discussed at the annual field trip and conference of the International Corn Borer Organization to be held here Wednesday and Thursday.

Toledo Ohio Michigan Canada International Corn Borer Organization

District Rotary Conference Ends With Luncheon at Hotel Berry

The International 22nd District concludes tomorrow noon with a final luncheon at Hotel Berry featuring the Athens club. Visiting Rotarians and Athens hosts provide a programs slate including president and secretary breakfasts, assembly singing, club extension, crippled children’s work, and district governor guidance sessions. Auld Lang Syne brings adjournment after luncheon with host club.

International Hotel Berry Athens Club Colonial Athens Rotarians Berry Leonard T. Skeggs Rotary International Wm. Macpherson Steubenville Auld Lang Syne

Doors of Ohio University Open for Registration

The Ohio University opened today for its 124th registration. President Dr E B Bryan begins his seventh year, and enrollment is expected to exceed 2100 with freshmen leading the process at the Ohio gymnasium. Registration runs through Wednesday afternoon and classes start Thursday.

Ohio University Alleghenies E. B. Bryan Ohio Gymnasium

Navy continues air search for missing Jen sen over desert route

Rear Admiral Joseph M. Reeves reports two Navy planes dispatched Saturday from San Diego to sweep from San Diego to Yuma Arizona for Martin Jensen who left Los Angeles for New York with a movie crew. The hunt persists as authorities track the missing party by air.

Washington U.P Navy Joseph M. Reeves San Diego Navy Department Yuma Arizona Martin Jensen Los Angeles New York

Paralysis Fatal To Buy Residing on Mountville Road

The 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Van Horn of Mountville Road Morgan County died Sunday afternoon from infantile paralysis. Dr J B Naylor Morgan County health officer said this was the county’s only case. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Van Horn home with burial in the Piegah cemetery.

van Horn Piegah

Small Riot at Grove City Dog Races

In Grove City near Columbus a riot broke out at the greyhound track Saturday night. One man, Fred Blackburn aged 22, was held for investigation after three officers were injured by improvised weapons. The mob of more than 100 charged the track officials when a leading dog lost due to the rabbit restarting, tearing fence pickets and attacking staff.

Columbus U.2 Grove City Fred Blackburn Ed Dolby John Durr Henry James

Caddy Drowns While Recovering Lost Ball at Golf Course

In Cleveland on Sunday Julius Jurias a caddy drowned while attempting to recover a lost ball from a water hazard at a golf course. He slipped on the bank of the lagoon while fishing the ball from the water.

Cleveland U.P Julius Jurias Jurias

Legion Convention Opened by French Leader

The Legion convention opened with cries of Vive Sacco-Vanzetti from the gallery as the French leader spoke, drawing cheers and tumult from attendees. The event showcased political tensions and public reaction to global issues of the era.

Legion

Stolen Legion Badge Sparks Hall Scene in Paris

At the ninth annual American Legion convention in Paris the opening drew 30 000 attendees. A five foot communist shouted Vive Sacco Vanzetti, police halted the disruption and arrested a man who had stolen a legion badge to gain entry.

Tion Hall Trocadero Paris American Legion Doumerfrue France Legion John J. Pershing Marshall Aes United States

Ohio reports fourteen infantile paralysis cases

Fourteen cases of infantile paralysis were reported to the state health department today. They are located in Belmont Clermont Marion Portland Shelby Stark and Madison counties with one case each, Cuyahoga two, and Tuscarawas five. The department notes no change in the overall situation.

Columbus State Department of Health Belmont Clermont Marion Portage Shelby Stark Madison Cuyahoga County Tuscarawas County

New Bird Feature Opens Weekly Art Contest for Children

The Messenger launches a 50 week bird series with a coloring contest for kids ages 6-9 and 9-12. Prizes are 1.00 for best colorings per group, plus two 50-cent runner-ups. Entries due by Thursday noon, with weekly colored prints provided.

Messenger

15 Year Old Boy In Iowa Faces Prosecutor's Sentence

Prosecuting Attorney seeks sentence under General Statutes in the death of a child case involving a 15 year old Iowa boy. The filing aims at a formal conviction topic and potential penalties under applicable statutes.

Iowa

Confesses Attack as Death Shocks Parents in Illinois Case

Lyle Messier, 15, admitted severe assault on a girl child near Cedar Rapids, claiming he did not know she died until reading news. Prosecutor Barngrover says charges may seek life imprisonment or death. father William Messner and possibly mother face accessory counts. body found in vacant basement area.

Cedar Rapido Lyle Messier Gold Kathleen Forrester W Barngrover Reform School William Messner Barngrover Messner Lyle Rien Dand, Ii Avery Messneg Rock Island Messger

Vernon Chargea With Shooting To Kill Plains Man

Vernon Chargea faces a shooting with intent to kill charge in The Plains before Justice Pearl W. Helwig. Prosecutor R. D. Williams says the incident occurred Friday when a man shot at Moore as his wife wrestled with Moore to keep him from entering the home. Moore and Mrs. Vernon were injured. Moore is reported to be dying, and Vernon pleaded not guilty and was held on 31,000 bond awaiting Grand Jury action.

Sig Frank Versnon the Plains Justice of Peace Pearl W. Helwig Cutor R. D. Williams M Vernon Vernon Sanford Plains Moore

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Aia Lick Run C. H. Bartlett East Paul W. White Homer C. Clark The Man and Lion Hunt Mountville Road Caddy A. J. Bradford Vernon Chargea Helwig
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