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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1925

Page

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Hal Donahey Held Over Flight With 15YearOld Girl

ZANESVILLE April 9 Hal Donahey son of the Ohio governor was placed in the Muskingum County Probate court custody until age twenty one after a weekend joy ride with Lillian Vogel 15 of Zanesville. Judge Clarence Graham levied a 100 dollar fine for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and ordered the girl to return to her studies with strict probation.

Zanesville Hal Donahey Ohio Muskingum County Columbus Lillian Vogel Clarence Graham Hal Graham Vogel Howard Chandler Christy Common Pleas Court A. V. Donahey A. A. George Lida Vogel Lillian C. A. Maxwell Clarence Crossland Jim” Huffman Donahey

First Lady of Land Skips Easter Finery for Economy

Washington April 9 Mrs Coolidge will not buy Easter clothing this year choosing from her existing wardrobe. Her outfits depend on the weather with ensembles coats hats and slippers ready. The President also forgoes new gala wear with a public Easter appearance in a conventional cutaway suit and silk hat previously worn.

Washington Coolidge White House

Donahey and Vogel Case Enter Local Courtroom

In Zanesville the Donahey son of Governor Donahey and Lillian Vogel faced arraignment in Common Pleas Court. The case involves incorrigibility and alleged abduction with the Vogel girl found in Columbus and denying mistreatment as details emerge. Prosecutors and defense attorneys outlined the charge and the state’s case.

Union Men to Meet Again Over Dispute

Huntington, April 9. A sub committee from Washington will meet to arbitrate between the United Mine Workers and the Locomotive Engineers Brother 100d. This marks the fourth meeting in an effort to settle the controversy.

Harleston W. Va United Mine Workers Huntington Washington

The League of Nations to pick six books yearly

Arthur Brisbane notes that a global body could publish a list of six hundred books annually but suggests only six worthy works remain. He reflects on historical losses and questions the value of modern publishing while inviting readers to Page 4.

League of Nations Omar Alexandria

Governor Donahey Signs Bills Amid Vetoes in Ohio Action

Columbus April 9 Governor Donahey vetoed two bills returning them to the House. He approved thirteen others including measures on workmen’s compensation damages for uninsured employers, canal land sale in Massillon, real estate commission writing, widening highway curve removal authority, state park policing, Guilford Lake state park, ditch law, bulk sales, colleges of religious bodies, mortgage terms, bond maturity and mortgage cancellation.

Columbus Donahey Ohio Workmen's Compensation Fund Finefrock Massillon Dodd Hopley Wise Emmons Columbiana Guilford Lake Brown Cuyahoga van Wye - Loughead Sweeney Senate Senate Marshall Krueger Cleveland

Lloydsville Man Dies In Ohio Valley Region

Albany April 9 The family of H L Atkinson received word of the death of Mr Atkinson senior aged 82 at Lloydsville that morning. The elder Atkinson had been ill as his son, a local high school teacher, had just returned from his bedside Monday. Mrs H L Atkinson left Thursday morning to attend the funeral services.

Albany H.L. Atkinson Atkinson Lloydsville H. L. Atkinson

Violet Spencer Burn Injury Recovers in Mercy Hospital

Violet Spencer a 20 year old Nelsonville resident is recovering at Mercy hospital from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire from a gas stove last Friday at her home.

Columbus Violet Spencer Nelsonville Mercy Hospital

Negro Sentenced to Industrial School for Theft

Floyd Smith an 18 year old Black youth from Buchtel was sentenced to the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster with a suspended sentence. Lester Murphy a 14 year old white boy from Nelsonville received probation but violated parole by running away. Murphy was part of a gang that raided Nelsonville school houses last month. Smith's theft involved copper wire from the Dew mine near Nelsonville. it was his third offense.

Floyd Smith Buchtel Cincinnati Hamilton Lancaster

Man Charged With Whiskey Delivery Pleads Not Guilty

Ralph Nice of Big Run faced arraignment before Magistrate P. W. Helwig for delivering corn whiskey to a Stewart resident on February 6. He pled not guilty and posted a $1,900 bond. In a separate raid last Sunday, Frank Stolze and Henry Holis of Jacksonville were found guilty of plain drunk. fines were $10 plus costs.

Stewart Ralph Nice Big Run P. W. Helwig Mariner Davies Nice Helwig Frank Stolze Henry Holis Jacksonville Seiber

Path of Light airmail route completed east to Rock Springs

Airmail authorities announce the path of light from New York to Rock Springs Wyoming completes the eastern segment of the transcontinental route. Night local service between Chicago and New York to start by June 1, with planes leaving each end at 9 30 p m daily to carry late day mail.

Airmail Washington PD. C Chicago New York Paul Henderson San Francisco America Allegheny Mountains Rockies Sierras Alleghenies Path of Light Rock Springs Wyo

United Mine Workers President Rejects Wage Talks

John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, refuses to meet Ohio and Pennsylvania operators to discuss wage revisions. Operators argue current wages exceed production costs and threaten mine closures. A joint meeting proposal is urged by Ohio Western Pennsylvania operators. Lewis notes no modification of wage contracts and no earnings reductions. Non-union mines in Fairmont report near full operation after Mitchell Day. 123 of 126 mines active.

Pittsburgh John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Ohio Pennsylvania C. J. Goodyear Pittsburgh Coal Producers’ Association Goodyear United Mine Workers Lewis Jacksonville Hit Indianapolis New York Georges. Brackett Northern

Body of Cincinnati man found in Ohio river near Belleville

The body of a young man believed to be Arthur Rh. Cole 25 of Cincinnati, formerly with an automobile firm, was found floating in the Ohio river at Belleville about twenty miles below Parkersburg. Relatives are possibly in the Athens area, but not confirmed.

Parkersburg W. Va Arthur Rh. Cole Cincinnati Ohio River Belleville Athens

Miner Walter Davis Dies in Columbus Hospital

Walter Davis of Glouster a coal miner died at Grant hospital Columbus from injuries suffered in a mine accident near Glouster on Wednesday.

Columbus Grant Hospital Walter Davis Glouster

Evening Radio Picks Show Diverse Taste Tonight

Listings outline choices from KSD KGO WIP and WJZ with hours and programs including Holy Thursday service comedy police band concert anniversary of Civil War battle songs and a large rebroadcast block across WEAF WEEI WGR WEI WOC WCCO WWJ WSAI WIAR WCAE and KE T and WCTS closing at 10 or 11 E T.

KSD C. T KGO WIP E. T WJZ WEAF WEEI WGR WEI WOC WCCO WWJ WSAI WCAE KE. T. . Wear E. T. Wcts

Canadian border town readies for American beer trade

Detroit reports Windsor brewers plan to raise Ontario beer prices to ten to fifteen cents a glass when 4.4 proof beer arrives. Demand for border real estate rises as hotels sell, clubs see more applicants. Windsor Mayor warns tourists of strict action for intoxication and questions the government stance on intoxication.

Detroit Windsor Ontario Detroit River Frank J. Mitchell

Fire destroys Trimble vulcanizing shop and home

A tire vulcanizing explosion caused an early morning fire that destroyed A. W. Markins store and residence on Walnut Street in Glouster. The blaze damaged the adjacent Ed Markins residence. firefighters prevented total loss to the second building. Insurance coverage totals 3000 dollars with 1000 on the building and 2000 on contents. losses exceed coverage due to tires tubes accessories and groceries. Markins plans to rebuild.

Glouster A. W. Markins Walnut Street Trimble Ed Markins Markins

Dorothy Ellingson Found Sane in Slayer Trial

In San Francisco on April 9 Dorothy Ellingson, age 16, who killed her mother, was declared sane by a jury after forty five minutes of deliberation. The nine men and three women returned the verdict at 11 10.

San Francisco Dorothy Ellingson

Union Will Stand By The Jacksonville Scale Agreement

United Mine Workers of America will stand by the terms of the Jacksonville scale and urge all parties to honor the pact. Secretary treasurer Thomas Kennedy said this after Ohio and Pennsylvania operators reportedly moved to abrogate the agreement. John L. Lewis was out of the city.

Indianapolis Ind United Mine Workers of America Jacksonville Thonas Kennedy Miners’ Union Ohio Pennsylvania John L. Lewis United Mine Workers

Dutch Steamer Sinks After Canal Collision

Six sailors drowned when the Dutch steamer Jonge Catherine line collided with the British steamer Clan Monrow in the Weil ing canal. The Dutch vessel sank quickly after the crash.

Amsterdam Stea Clan Monrow Weil‘ingen

Mules Supplant Horses At Athens State Hospital Dairy

The Athens State Hospital dairy operates a herd of about 175 Holsteins, with 100 milking cows, 65 young heifers, and seven bull calves. Manager Homer Gall highlights the herd as among the state’s best, supplying milk and aiding other state hospitals as excess heifers are shipped out. The dairy uses about 2,300 pounds of milk and 75 pounds of butter daily, with plans to boost butter production. Pasture and grain feeding support the herd on 300 acres amid hilly terrain.

Athens State Hospital Hospital Homer Gall Columbus Irma Johanna Concordia Gall Irma Horns Athens County

Hocking Wallet May Build New Union Station

Reports from Columbus on April 9 indicate real estate activity near Was Broad street suggesting a Hocking Valley Union Station site. Mergers involving Hocking Valley and Chesapeake and Ohio with Nickel Plate add credibility to a new station plan between Belle Street and Toledo Ohio Central tracks.

Columbus Broad Street Hocking Valley Hoc Valley Chespeake Ohio Hocking Pentem Union Depot Co Uiten D Ton Rome Waverly Chesapeake and Ohio Hocmsing Valley Whea Chicago

Easter Exodus as Ohio Students Return to Classes

Ohio university students began leaving for the Easter holiday by noon today, marking the start of the annual exodus. Classes resume Tuesday morning, shortening spring break from the usual week-long vacation.

Athen Ohio University

Wills Not Signed in Big New York Bout Card

Ha Wills, persistent challenger, expected to sign today for a bout with Chas Weinert on June 19 in New York. Headliners Mickey Walker and Harry Greb, at middleweight and welterweight, are scheduled to headline the card and for the middleweight title.

Wills New York Ha Wills Presistent Dempasey Chas Weinert Mickey Walker Harry Greb

Stores Close as Athens Merchants Observe Good Friday

The Athens Merchants Association announces stores will close tomorrow from 12:30 to 1:30 in honor of Good Friday.

Athens Merchants Association

Salads and Salad Marini Recipes Free From Bureau

Canned foods aid housekeepers to prepare quick salad courses. A recipe booklet on canned feed offers 25 salads and 10 dressings, available free with a two cent return postage in the offer.

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