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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1929

Page

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Ohio issue sparks city club forum in Cleveland

The Cleveland City Club Forum debated whether Ohio's representation should shift from population based urban districts to merge small counties with larger ones. Senator George H. Bender urged a statewide constitutional amendment for redistricting, while Representative Sullivan argued for keeping counties as direct election units and resisting a state wide referendum.

Cleveland General Assembly Hotel Hellendem George H. Bender Teper Sullivan Assembly Union County the Legislature Ohio Bender Bender Co Vinton Pike Capone Aline Legistor Thej Ruthi Sullivan Sullivan's

Four Cent Gas Tax Hits Ohio With Immediate Price Rise

Ohio officials enacted an Eighty-Eighth General Assembly bill raising the state gas tax by one cent to four cents per gallon. Gov. Myers Y. Cooper signed the measure, which becomes law at midnight and is expected to generate over $8 million annually. Gasoline companies immediately increased prices by one cent.

Gov. Cooper Columbus U.P Eighty-Eighth General Assembly Myers Y. Cooper

President Hoover's Message and Prohibition Issues

President Hoover proposes tariffs to equalize labor costs and curb foreign profits. He urges farmer groups to organize and avoid government buying of crops while addressing prohibition concerns. The article notes a new gasoline tax plan funding highways, with distribution to state counties municipalities and townships and cites sponsors Dallas Sullivan and L R Bostwick.

Hoover

Average U.S. farm family spends 800 dollars yearly

The article notes the typical farm family spends about 800 dollars annually with wide income variance. It cites a Department of Agriculture survey issued in Washington and previews a detailed farm-page feature in The Messenger magazine section for Sunday April 21.

United States Dan Department of Agriculture Washington the Messenger

Bootlegging of Gasoline Topic at Cleveland Meeting

A conference in Cleveland discussed curbing gasoline bootlegging as motorists faced higher state motor fuel taxes. Representatives from the Attorney General's Office, State Tax Commission, and oil companies reviewed bonding requirements for dealers selling large quantities into the state.

Cleveland U.R Attorney General's Office State Tax Commission Ofl Ohta General Assembly

Herman Lager killed in mine accident at Pomeroy

In Pomeroy, a slate fall at the Hines Mine in Second Ward killed Herman Lager, 30, breaking his neck and crushing him. The body was taken to a funeral home. Lager, married to Will Hines' daughter, left a wife and two adopted children. Also noted: funeral for Emmett E. Smith of Minersville, found shot in a sled, with cremation planned in Indianapolis.

Herman? Lager Willns Hines Will Hines Hines Brothers Naylor Lager Loral Emmett E. Smith Minersville Ewing Funeral Home Portsmouth Indianapolis R. H. Bickers Gilmore Cemetery Forest Run

Bids Bring Hope for Buckeye Works and Deacons Honeymoon

Attorney O H Stewart reports that bids are in for rehabilitating the Buckeye works in Pomeroy and the Deacon’s Honeymoon plant in Syracuse. Plans include hospital work by the Jackville Grange with aims to seat crews by May 1 and revive operations within months.

Pomeroy O. H. Stewart Srotalsa Chemical Company Columbus Buckeye Gait pre-Brocalsa Syracuse Jackville Jeral Alive Works T. H. Johnson Athens The Grange Dramatica R. Bruce Tom Ohio State University

Rotary Convention Opens in Akron District Meeting

Bates represents 67 cities at the Twenty-first Rotary District conference in Akron as delegates gather for the annual convention and discussions.

Rotary Akron Dele- Bates Akron Today

Cleveland Woman Accuses Husband of Attempted Murder

In Cleveland, Paris Teasley, 40, was burned by his wife Anni Teasley, 28, who allegedly doused him with gasoline and set him afire after an argument. Their five year old son is held as a material witness as investigators pursue charges.

Cleveland Paris Teasley Vallee Helling Teastey Anni Alex Lert Tn Aa Emil Aleyrter Teasley Sid

Railroad Safety Exhibition Arrives in Chauncey for Show

The New York Central safety car will arrive in Chauncey tomorrow morning and host two reels of motion pictures after 1 PM. About 70 people can view the demonstrations as the car travels, with openings Friday night and reopening Saturday morning.

Will of Missouri Johnson Admitted to Probate

The will of Mrs. Missouri Johnson, who died here weeks ago, is admitted to probate. Her grandsons William Anderson Sylvester Williams and Clayton Arnold inherit the real estate income for education at Wilberforce University. After education, realty is to be sold with Clayton receiving 150 and the rest split between William and Sylvester. personal property also shared equally.

Racine Missouri Johnson Negress William Anderson Sylvester Williama Clayton Arnold Wilberforce University Sylvester Willams

Gap Between Germans and Allies Grows

Paris April 18 reparations talks show little progress after three months of effort. The gap between Allied demands and German offers widens, with rumors of a three month postponement. Reports put the difference on average annuities near 10 000 marks and scheduling disputes persist.

Paris Posern Germany Heroihaons

Expect Action on Betting at Races

In Columbus on April 18 the focus is Ravenna’s upcoming horse and dog racing meet starting Saturday. Gov. Myers Y. Cooper declined to state views saying he has not considered racing issues and does not meet problems before they arise. He is believed opposed to betting and may face drastic action if wagering begins.

Columbus U.pre Ravenna Myers Y. Cooper Jarimutu

Wisconsin Day Law Repeal Moves to Senate After House Passed

The Wisconsin Day Law repeal bill cleared the House and moves to the Senate today. Supporters push for quick action amid strong opposition from anti repeal forces and lingering referendum concerns.

HOUSE Senate

Christian Churches in United States See Big 1928 Membership Rise

New York April 18 United Press International reports that Christian churches in the United States added about 1 115 000 members in 1928 across denominations. Figures compiled by Dr HO Marvoth and published in Christian Herald show gains for nearly all groups with the largest percentages in Methodist and Congregationalist bodies. The Roman Catholic Church lists around 8 708 84 adherents and the Church of Christ and Eastern Catlin groups show significant increases amid broader growth across the sector.

United States New York U.pi Bealles United Brethren ALO The Christ In Science Church

Stock Exhibition Highlights Purebred Bulls At Coolmille

Six purebred bulls were exhibited under supervision of farm official Quivey. The event featured Halstein and Jersey breeds with price discussions and breed comparisons. Speakers included Wintemeyer from Tradry Industry and Kay Chirk, with emphasis on cow testing, better feeding, and crossbreeding benefits.

Morti- Toy Apecku Hoor Quivey Tutimors Chita Spubyers Cuertsey A Farsey Boty Jubb Gibbs Cue Jahnsen Kay Chirk Jeranyuille Hoekitusen South Nan WW. H. Wintemeyer Art Anenu Tradry Department of Agriculture Wislington Hieheier Mr. Wintermeyer Mer. Wintermayer Purcellville Virginias Blackman Ohio State University Battimore Te Breed Associa Ainedeen Guernary Rattle Club Ohio Folstein-Priesian Association

Sinclair to Be Removed From Post In Rumors

Reported in a recent dispatch that Sinclair’s removal from his post is being discussed. The note cites Mary FP and Marlin W. Filton as figures but states no formal change has occurred. Wall Street sources indicate Cob her Woo Stewart may be elected to lead Bond of Boundard Oil.

I Fins Spateie Wall Street Stewart Chatemiyn Boundard OU Iudtanni Blandiir

Suitor Threats Loom After Abduction of Mrs Wagner

In Mt Vernon on April 8, police continued search for two men who abducted 18 year old Mrs Peart Wagner after overpowering her husband. One suspect, alleged to be a former suitor, threatened to harm her. She was forced from home and driven for several hours before disappearance.

Teastey MT. Vernon Talice Mra Peart Wagner Mra. Wagner

Freed at Hospital Goes Back to Jail

Fernest Beans is back in the Hocking County Jail after release from Athens State Hospital Wednesday. He was turned over to Deputy Sheriff Joe Farhennn for transport to Logan to complete the serving of a sentence once owed.

Logan Apel Fernest Beans Hocking County Athens State Hospital Bherif Joe Farhennn Evens

Bus of Chilicothe to Athens line destroyed by fire

A bus on the Chilicothe McArthur Athens line caught fire from a short circuit and burned near the London ferry yesterday. No injuries were reported.

Bes Berens McArthur ARCA Chilicothe-McArthur Athens London Ferry

Calles Hopes for One Final Battle

Mex City April 18 minister of war Plitarca Eilan Callies seeks another major clash with Mexican Rebels near Navestoa or Cruz De Piedr, Sonora as rebels concentrate. After evacuating San Pias Sinaloa they moved north slowly, 70 miles ahead of federal forces per aviator reports. A separate Springfield report: merchant Barry Levy found dead by self inflicted gunshot in Snyder Park amid financial reverses.

Mexico City Plitarca Eilan Callies Navestoa Cruz de Piedr Sonora San Pias Sinaloa Federala Springfield A.B Barry Levy Jocal Snyder Park Cemcent

Congress Gets Down To Work On Farm Bills

Congress opens farm bill debate as the House agriculture committee begins markup on measures aimed at dairy and grain programs. Senator Langen leads the agriculture panel in setting the legislative pace with Nary’s bill tagged as No 1 in the Senate.

Congress Nary

Congress Debates Agriculture and Public Works Programs

The draft agenda includes remarks on agricultural policy and a consumer protection program. Senators discuss amendments to farm bills, trade measures, and potential five year finance rules, with committees poised to vote before the weekend.

Lin relatives in Florida report fitness and family health

Emmett Scott has word of fitness among Lin relatives in Florida. His wife is in poor health and his daughter in law is in hospital with stomach and throat trouble. He himself recently suffered an ankle injury.

Vamuen Emmett Scott Florida

Government home economics booklet on cleaning and pest control

This government publication from the Information Bureau offers a comprehensive guide to home economics. It lists desirable cleaning tools and materials, care of refrigerators and stoves, and methods to rid the home of bedbugs roaches and moths. A coupon and postage are required to obtain a copy.

Jinatudy

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