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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1929
Page
5
Wred Oliver of Sugar Creek pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor in Justice of the Peace Carl v. Porter court. He was fined $109 plus costs, arranged to pay, and released. Arrested by Constable Harry Dalton on a State Prohibition Inspector B. C. McGaw affidavit. McGaw said he had previously purchased liquor from Oliver.
The German navy leader Admiral von Tirpitz stands menacing with a cane in a photo taken by a cameraman at his Munich area home. The aging admiral, who was celebrated that day, had shunned publicity since the war.
Chauncey reports a special City Council meeting set for 7 30 this evening in the mayor's office. Mayor Hines urges full attendance. Also note a 10 year old Chauncey boy injured at home requires stitches after cutting his right foot while playing. he will miss several days of school.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ dispenses with the April monthly meeting at Mrs. Peart D. Hill home. Business will be handled at Thursday church quilting session with all members urged to attend as quilts are completed.
Mrs. Mary A. Fryburger returned from a four month trip through California visiting relatives in San Francisco Los Angeles Glendale and Pomona with Rose tournament guests in Pasadena. Mrs. Elizabeth Kern hosts and Delphian Society meets tonight. Miss Ethel Bragdon and Miss Carolyn Gray honored at breakfast with Misses Graydon and Gray returning home. International Relation Group AAUW dinner at 6 pm 35 South College Street. Frank R. Gross take two weeks at Magnetic Springs. Fletcher Ballenger to hospital for operation.
In Geneva on April 9 two attorneys for the family of Mrs. Lillian De King killed in a dry raid were appointed to aid State's Attorney George D. Carbury in presenting evidence before Kane County's grand jury. Circuit Judge John K. Newhall appointed Robert A. Milroy and Albert J. Kelley after a two week dispute with Attorney General Oscar Carlstrom who initially refused to lead the investigation.
Senator Heflin announced plans to introduce a bill at the next Congress to officially establish Mrs. Edward Everett Gann as the second lady of the land. He pressed the move with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Borah to ensure quick action and avoid committee delay.
David Finsterwald of Athens pleaded not guilty to reckless driving and was arraigned in Magistrate Carl H vorter's court. Bond of 100 was set for his Wednesday night appearance, signed by his brother Elmer Pinsterwald. He was arrested on Richland Avenue Sunday night by Traffic Officer Wilson Ator.
Teo Mulligan of Athens pleaded guilty to intoxication before Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter. He paid a $15 fine plus costs this morning after being arrested by Constable Harry Dalton around 1 PM Monday on Fern Street and released after promising to pay.
Thad Byrne fell for Miss Marie Hyer after seeing her in the old mill stream in Glenville West Virginia. Byrne gave an $800 engagement ring and later sought its return. a Pittsburgh jury ruled against him. Marie Hyer sued for $35,000 damages alleging coercion by Byrne and political friends invading Pennsylvania to force ring return. the jury again ruled against Hyer.
Barberton police chief Fred Werntz orders investigation into liquor source linked to the death of Ellis J. Moore 39 of Akron while in Barberton jail.
Mrs Lauretta Stahl hosted guests at her Millfield home including Lewis Bargy Columbus Mr and Mrs Carl Turner and two children Shawnee Doctor Shaffer Pomeroy and Miss Myrta Stace. Roy Dunkle New Lexington visited the Stahl and Dunkle families while Lewis Bargy and Peter Stace of Columbus called on the Stace household. Allie Dorsey returned from Charleston and Wheeling West Virginia.
Edward Carsey of Athens was arrested on intoxication charges on North Court Street at 1 a.m. Sunday by Police Chief FE. 8. Finsterwald. Walter Graham of Athens was arrested Saturday night on a similar charge by Police Chief Finsterwald and Patrolman Tom Johnson. All three were arraigned before Mayor KE. C. Woodworth and fined $13.20 each.
Dell Woods of Glen Ebon faced a charge of selling intoxicating liquor after a magistrate arraigned him. Woods pleaded not guilty initially but later pleaded guilty on the liquor charge as a trial was set for 7 o clock Wednesday night. He posted bond for his appearance. Woods was arrested Monday by Constable Harry Dalton after an affidavit from state prohibition inspector B. C. McGaw. The liquor purchase by the officer was cited as evidence.
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