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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1928
Page
6
Bond of 500 was set by Magistrate J Miller after Ora Martin was arraigned on non-support. Martin pleaded not guilty. He was returned from Plainview Texas where he was apprehended last week. failing to post bond he was sent back to the county jail.
George Ford appeared before Judge Harley Whitcraft in Logan on the charge of possession. He pled guilty, was fined $100 plus costs, paid the fine, and was released.
Logan April 13 citizens living near the city dump petitioned the council to action to eliminate the dumping grounds. The council formed a committee to study the issue and propose solutions as the dump has become a pest breeding ground. Also residents on Church and Fountain streets seek more storm sewer facilities due to repeated yard and basement flooding after heavy rains.
Mayor J. P. Rochester reported collections of 115 in fines costs and fees for March. Transfers from the general fund were made to Service 5200 Safety 2100 Health 1000 Cemetery 500.
Dr. Myrta M. Adams of Middletown buys Dr. H M Boocks practice in Union Furnace Logan April 13 Dr Boocks plans Cincinnati clinics and post graduate study He came from West Virginia and Adams a Rush Medical College graduate served Cincinnati General Hospital internship and Indiana health department work
Mrs Ray McGovern entertained the Sans Souci club at her home Tuesday evening. High score was won by Mrs M H Cherrington and second honors went to Mrs M J Cole.
Funeral services for Tommy Bell age 9 widow held at the family home on South Market street at 2 PM Saturday with Rev. Henry L. Geddes officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove cemetery.
Milan April 13 The forces of law searched Italy for the authors of a plot to assassinate King Victor Emmanuel while public opinion reassured the monarch of loyalty. An explosive grenade bomb hidden in a lamp base at Piazza Giulio Cesare killed 23 and injured 40, including four women and three children, with the king saved by a few minutes delay at the Milan fair.
Military and citizenry urged to help capture plotters after officials from Rome arrived to probe the case. The royal crime falls under a state tribunal. Reports mention a possible assassination attempt on Mussolini and a bomb found on the Milan Rome railway during his Holy Week return trip.
In Elgin Illinois Mrs R C Gundar was electrocuted when she touched a wire clothes line that had a fallen light cable resting across it.
In Marietta on April 13 the county commissioners approved a complete tear gas and anti mob equipment package for the sheriff's department after consulting with the Washington County Bankers association. The Lake Erie Chemical company will supply bombs gas shells guns gas masks and detonating devices as recommended by war department experts. It is expected the city police and local banks will acquire similar gear.
In St Paul Minnesota Mrs Ben der had her husband arrested after he rubbed her face with a steak she had cooked too long. The bizarre case highlights domestic dispute escalating to police action.
Rome Grange will hold a regular meeting Saturday April 14 at 1:08 p.m. All members are expected to be present as several important matters will be considered. An interesting musical program will be given and refreshments will be served. Visitors from other Granges will be welcomed.
Moscow reports say more than 100 army officers believed loyal to Leon Trotsky have been ousted or reassigned as part of a campaign to purge suspected Trotskyist influence within the Soviet armed forces.
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