Athens Woman and Man Die in Auto Tragedy Saged as Pact
Miss Eleonar Porter of Athens and E A Welsh of Columbus were found dead in a car near New Albany. Coroner said Porter shot first then Welsh killed himself after a declared pact. Details include notes found in the car and connections to Gwinn Milling Company and Ohio University alumna Porter.
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Thomas Porter
Franklin Street
Eleanor Porter
Franklin Avenue
Athens
Columbus
Miss Porter
E. A. Welsh
Gwinn Milling Company
Walter Utrey
Utrey
Franklin County
Murphy
Welsh
J. F. Margarum
New Albany
Margarum
Porter
Walter
Clarence Gwinn
Milling Company
Gwinn
Bellows Avenue
Edwin
Alice Thee
Ohio University
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Episcopal Church
Garfield
Fred
Freda Willock
Leslie Bradfield
R. Iy Milbourne
Ralph Milbourne
Wisconsin wets roll up big vote for 2.75 percent beer
In Milwaukee and statewide, voters backed repeal of statewide prohibition and approved 2.75 per cent beer. The tally shows 211,126 to 125,742 for repeal in 1,810 of 2,771 precincts, while 198,342 favored 2.75 per cent beer to 116,342 opposed in 1,357 precincts.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wis
U.P
Wisconsin Beer Referendum Signals Prohibition Debate Shift
Voters in Milwaukee and urban areas approve repealing dry law terms while rural regions stay mostly dry. The nationwide trend mirrors New York and Nevada as supporters vow continued anti prohibition action before Congress.
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Wisconsin
New York
Nevada
Montana
Maryland
Congress
That's the Way with Some Bankers
A fragment notes bankers being pleased with a figure of four as part of a continued story on page four.
Dover Dry Mayor Groh Ousted by Governor
Governor Myers Y. Cooper sent formal notice to Dover council that Mayor P. J. Groh has been deposed on charges of nonfeasance malfeasance and misfeasance relating to an alleged $50 bribe from a state dry agent.
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Columbus
Myers Y. Cooper
Dover
P. J. Groh
Groh
Speculation Over Lindbergh Visit Sparks Marriage Timing Talk
In Mexico City on April 3, speculation centers on Col Charles Lindbergh and his fiancee Miss Anne Spencer Morrow with the timing and location of their marriage likely to be decided during his week stay. Mrs Welsh notes Lindbergh’s visit appears unrelated to business but may fix nuptial plans.
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Mexico City
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Anne Spencer Morrow
Lindbergh
Brick Home Plans Booklet Interest to Prospective Owners
A booklet of brick home plans is available for readers, offering comfort and convenience with affordable designs. The Information Bureau in Washington DC invites requests and asks four cents for postage and handling. J Haskin directs the effort.
Doran says dry fight will be won soon
Prohibition commissioner J M Doran asserts enforcement of Volstead laws is improving nationwide and will be as strong as other federal statutes. He cites administration support, the Jones Law penalties, and Congress funding as sealing the bootleggers' fate.
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Washington
U.R
J. M. Doran
Doran
Congress
Prohibition Bureau
Bellevue grade crossing abolished after fatal crash
Columbus April 3 The Bellevue grade crossing where 19 persons were killed in a winter crash between an interurban car and a bus will be abolished by order of Robert N Wald state highway director.
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Columbus
Bellevue
Robert N. Wald
Gasoline Tax Bill Backed by Governor in House Vote
Columbus April 3 The Sullivan Bostwick measure to raise the state gasoline tax to four cents a gallon passed the House with Governor Cooper’s approval seen ensuring an overwhelming majority. The measure aims to boost state revenue and support road funding.
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Columbus
U.2
House
Cooper
Legislature Today Moves on Gas Tax and Administration Bills
Four cent gasoline tax bill backed by Governor Cooper headed for House passage. Two other administration measures, the Marshall corporation code and Herbert blue sky code revision, await House approval. Ackerman bill to raise pay for state institution guards on House calendar. Abele bill for a state commission to dedicate Thirty-seventh Division monuments in Europe heads to Senate. Boden bill to raise automobile speed limit to 45 mph on Senate calendar. House to hold night sessions tonight.
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Cooper
House
Ackerman
Abele
State Commission
Europe
Senate
Boden
Governor backs Sullivan-Bostwick bill for gasoline tax boost
Lawmakers expect opposition mainly from large city counties. Passage would raise annual motorist tax receipts to 33.5 million dollars. The governor frames it an administration measure while House pursues blue sky law revisions and corporate recodification. Night sessions begin to finish legislative business before Saturday noon deadline.
Australians Race to Drysdale River for News of Lost Aviators
Sydney reports bushmen move toward the Drysdale River Mission to fetch any information about four Australian aviators forced down in the region late Saturday night. The U P dispatch notes urgency as locals assist in locating the downed flyers and gathering updates on their status.
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Sydney
U.P
Drysdale River Mission
OSU trustees reappointed by Governor for confirmation
Governor Cooper sent to the State Senate for confirmation the reappointment of Egbert H. Mack of Sandusky and John Kaiser of Marietta as trustees of Ohio State University.
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Columbus
O.R
Cooper
State Senate
Egbert H. Mack
Sandusky
John Kaiser
Marietta
Ohio State University
Mystery of Edmond Cox Deepens in Kent Police Probe
Nine year old Edmond Cox remains missing after last Wednesday in Kent. Detectives hold three theories including drowning, kidnapping, or running away. The Goodyear blimp Puritan scanned the area for clues but found nothing.
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Kent
U.2
Edmond Cox
Goodyear
Glouster Bond Vote Approves 60000 School Building
The Glouster special election approved a 60000 bond issue to replace the burned school building by a vote of 452 yes to 76 no, with 628 total ballots. The district will add 20000 insurance and state funds to finance the new school and its equipment.
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Glouster
John Crawford, Jr
Board of Education
State Board of Health
Board of Public Affairs
Water and Light
Luhrig Mine May Be Replaced Soon
Nelsonville April 3 Luhrig Collieries Company has shut down its Luhrig mine and under advice are weighing the opening of a new Brookville mine near Athens If Brookville develops the Luhrig shaft may close permanently Further Luhrig operation hinges on Brookville developments by company officials
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Nelsonville
Luhrig Collieries Company
Luhrig
Brookville
Athens
Crime Wave Eases in Meigs County Jail Population Drops
Sheriff Willock reports Meigs County jail holds three inmates yesterday with few local prisoners this year. Out of state and county detainees, many hoboes and train riders, reflect a retreat of wartime crime. Illicit liquor crackdown linked to fewer prisoners. concern remains that bootleggers may turn to burglary or banditry.
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Pomeroy
J. A. Willock
Willock
Athens County
Meigs
Glass Factory Rumor Circulates Near Hobson Pomeroy Bend
Reported New York City investors may build a glass factory in Cheshire bottoms near Hobson to produce fruit jars and milk bottles. The project, not yet confirmed, follows past failed industrial rumors and includes plans to dredge Leading Creek and utilize river and rail routes for shipment. Attorney O H Stewart predicts five years of prosperity for Pomeroy Bend amid these talks.
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New York
Lindsey and Roush Farms
Cheshire Bottoms
Middleport
New York City
Hobson
Lindsey
Kelly Axe
Charleston
Byrne
Ohio River
Mason City
O. H. Stewart
Pomeroy Bend
Two Are Fined in Court at Trimble
At Trimble a raid on Nick Bailen of Modoc found a small quantity of whisky and evidence liquor was possessed and sold. Bailen and Bennie Zelenski each fined 100 dollars plus costs in Mayor E A Johnson court Tuesday night. Bailen arranged to pay and was released. Zelenski paid fines after arrest Monday by Marshal Jonas Officer Sachs and Deputy Heck.
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Joe Jonas
O. F. Sachs
Charlies Darling
Nick Bailen
Modoc
Bailen
E. A. Johnson
Trimble
Bennie Zelenski
Zelenski
Marshal Jonas
Sachs
Fred Heck
Election for Farm Bureau here April 18
Athens Farm Bureau officers will be elected at the annual banquet on April 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Hotel Berry. About 60 members and spouses are expected. J. R. Alluger of the Ohio Farm Bureau will speak. N. E. Mills will report on local work. A. H. Johnson will discuss the county extension program. Amesville quartet will entertain.
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Athens Farm Bureau
Berry
T. H. Johnson
J. R. Allgger
The
Ohio Farm Bureau
N. E. Mills
Athens County Farm Bureau
A. H. Johnson
Amesville
Dewey Goddard
Albert Gardner
Lois Cecil
Esther Wilson
Athens
E. R. Wallace
Agricultural
Ohio University
W. F. Kampf
Johnson
A. L. Ross
Ohio State University
Athens County
Auto overturns near Portsmouth injures four from Jackson
Four Jackson residents, Mr and Mrs William Kinnison and Mr and Mrs Sherman Leedy, were hospitalized after an automobile was forced off a highway near Portsmouth and plunged down an embankment.
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Portsmouth
Jackson
William Kinnison
Sherman Leedy
Hocking Valley Beauty Praised by Columbus Naturalist
Arthur R. Harper told Logan Rotarians and Kiwanians that Hocking County’s scenery inspires outsiders, tracing Ohio’s geological past and glacier influence. He urged residents to protect the valley’s beauty and thanked local hosts and performers for Ladies Night.
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Clinton Webb
Logan
Hocking Valley
Arthur R. Harper
Columbus
Logan Rotarians
Harper
Hocking County
Ohio
United States
Church Group Praises Stand On War Peace Efforts
The Athens Ministerial Council and Meigs Council of Churches in the Methodist Church in Athens commended The Athens Messenger editorial staff for its stance on law and peace. Professor Houf led a forum noting four church challenges slaver y war social justice and urged action to curb war and promote international justice.
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Athens
Law Vance
Meigs Council of Churches
Methodist
Cou
C. E. Courtney
Council
Busines Os
Profesor
Jesus
Houf
Jerhood
Hoyt
C. M. Coulter
Fressor Houf
Sion
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Herbert
Hunt
Meigs County
A. Hartley
Messenger
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Hotel Berry
Carolinas
Appalachiia
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Hocking
Fairfield County
Mr. Harper
Merle Weymueller
Maxine Notestone
Pascal Bright
Harry L. Smith
Rotary Club
Forest Weinrich
Kiwanis Club
Coulter
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