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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1929

Page

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Franklin Rice Dead After Gas Explosion at Race Street

A gas blast at 35 Race Street in Albany injures a 17 year old girl and kills Franklin Rice, 2, while C C Starr, former city councilman and house owner, is burned but not seriously. The Bursons had been renting the nearby home and were helping move possessions into one house. Authorities report the fire occurred Friday night at around 520.

Armys Hospital Race Street C. C. Starr Wranklin Rice Hester Wiessie Burson Wnd Burson Farms Moe Burson Pichland Avenue Albany Road Starr

Gas explosion kills two in Athens home

A gas leak or ignition caused a blast at a rented Athens house injuring Miss Burson and Mr. Rice, who died later at a hospital. The blast wrecked the structure, with glass thrown, and fire suppressed by chemicals. Charges point to a turned-on gas valve by a resident, sparking fatal burns on all three on the second floor.

Mr. Rice Thierson Burson Téwan Logan Gasompany Florence Elizabeth Zeigheld Burson Gad Race Starr C. W. Fink Miss Burson Athens High School Doris Katherine Sirs. C. E. Russell West Union Street Emerson Burson Athens State Hospital Danford Meigs County Rutland Elza

Women Halt Secret Signals During Dry Raid in Pity-Me

Sheriff J A Wil lock and deputies raided back hills of Pity-Me finding 54 gallons of mash 9 stills and related gear destroyed. villagers celebrated the seizure and praised officials while noting a shift away from prohibition violations in the area.

Pomeroy J. A Wil Fity-Me Uquor Mty-Me Vilage Hitle Sin

Engineers of Hocking Valley to survey site in Logan

Logan April 20. Engineers from Hocking Valley will visit Logan Wednesday to survey the proposed site for a refinery. The Chamber of Commerce reports a tentative land option near the city, pending approval by trustees of the Industrial Expansion Fund. Chairman Harry S. Stith continues refinery production efforts with a reported minimum daily output target of 750 barrels.

Hocking Valley Logan Committee of Chamber of Commerce Spec Valley Railroad Company Naval Chamber of Commerce Aeantine Harry S. Stith Industrial Expansion Fund Mr. Smith Icure

Failure to Fix Brakes Caused Death of Girl

Dayton April 20 50 Ph Gilfford Huffer 18 charged with manslaughter after his auto ran down Mazie Mullin 6 in front of her home. A set of new brake bands were found in the car. Huffer cried that the brakes were not fixed.

Dayton Gilfford Huffer Mazie Mullin Pat Mullin State Penitentiary Huffer

Grange pressed to accept Hoover plan in new surge

Washington reports Hoover urged farm groups to back his plan and sought Grange unity via direct talks with Louis J. Taher. Taher wired Grange councils nationwide asking advice on easing pressure for the debenture scheme, while the American Farm Bureau opposed it but did not mobilize against it. Debenture plan prospects hinge on Taher’s swing to the President.

Vy Pve Mallon United Press Star Wetter Washington UPR Hoover Nnational Grange Lardenture Revert Louis J. Taher The Grange White House Secretary of Agriculture Tyde Preas Taber Grangs American Farm Bureau Federation

Chicago Gun Code urged by principals and parents

Chicago leaders including school principals and parents moved to implement recommendations from a coroner jury on youth crime. The case highlighted concerns over alcohol and delinquency linked to student behavior, urging strict enforcement and truancy measures. The report notes involvement of Mrs Liston and several daughters in related incidents.

Chicago U.P George Lux Colette Hauer Liston Herman Mnishe Anna Bloom Fertili Bundesen Btella Mary Jane Liston Jane Ette Liston Mem Keestler

Man of Future Faces Vision of Higher Race in Debate

Philadelphia April 20 Dr Hrdika, a leading scientist, defended a future man of higher stature beauty and intellect before the American Philosophical Society. He warned against birth rate fears and predicted mental derangements will rise with rising stress but argued rebirth will not be easy or dangerous. He blamed insufficient study of causes and warned selective breeding and social changes may shape future society.

Philadelphia de Ales Hrdika Rodely Hidtka

Night Traffic Rises as Pomeroy Virkage Collections Grow

Special reports from Pomeroy indicate new hill river collections have increased at night. Officials note tourism moving after dark to avoid daytime congestion on highways and foresee continued demand as tourist season peaks next month.

Pomeroy Airte tStar New Hill River Anid Wiebways

Patrolman Swanson killed by arrested man in Brist Brig

Patrolman Russell J. Swanson of Mt Jewett Pennsylvania was struck and killed near Northeast by a suspect just minutes after Swanson had fined a Black couple for defective brakes. The suspect allegedly cursed at Swanson and appeared to gesture as Swanson directed the vehicle toward the magistrate. The assailant then fired from a rear window as Swanson rode his motorcycle toward the office.

Brig Slate Highney Russell J. Swanson Mt Jewett Jhere Swanson Ronan Swansan Bwanson Magistics Simucek Tard Minneapolis Dread

Cooper vetoes bill to fund law book publication

Governor Myers vetoed Representative Mardia's bill authorizing the Ohio law book Land Titles in Ohio by W. Peter. The measure proposed printing 2 001 copies at a cost of 17 800 dollars, a public expense the governor deemed not of general value and not a proper use of state funds.

Columbus Myers Cooper 8. K. Mardia Athena Peter Ohio General Assembly Giasernor

Fruit Crop Damaged Seriously in Pomeroy After Freeze

An inspection by County Farm Bureau Agent George W. Kreitler finds the fruit crop in the area seriously damaged after Friday morning’s freeze. Kreitler fears much of the crop will fall, citing unusually cold weather in recent days.

Pomeroy Fruit Street County Farm Bureau George W. Kreitler Kreller Jane

Glouster Mayor's Wife Dies After Acid Poisoning

Mrs. Gus Gaskalla, 44, wife of Glouster Mayor Goaskalla, died at home after consuming carbolic acid about 6:30 AM while mayor worked in the garden. A physician arrived within ten minutes but she died about 20 minutes later. She had undergone a surgical operation last year with no relief and had sought to regain her health. Funeral and burial plans and attending relatives are noted, with services at the Church of Christ scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

Roberta Gasialta Tarlal Isaac S.vona Love Thomas Willhone John Gail Mina

Presbyterians Move Toward Rapid Church Union

Recommendations favor uniting all Presbyterian and Reformed Churches in the United States into one body are reported for the Presbyterian Church in the U S A. The plan calls for a general assembly approval and outlines cooperation across denominations.

York Philadelphia Aston Boosa Na Lonal St. Paul Mino Mir Chird Cooperation and Union

Girl 15 Near Death After Self Inflicted Wounds

Police say Gladys Cox, 15, near death from self inflicted hurt. She shot herself when her father refused permission to attend a street carnival at Fortaven.

CKG Portsmorth Giadys Cox Ftarden

Pianolas for sale as fire rages in Beverly Hills

Hollywood story notes a man named Peters offering $30 in a Beverly Hills ad to buy pianolas from neighbors claiming they torment him and that he will burn instruments and homes surrounding his residence to stop the noise. He is held on bond in police court to keep peace.

Hollywood Catt Pitera Jmovie Hero Ney Peters Beverly Hills Aisantee Hilai

Ohio Legislature Approves Admin Bills and Speed Limit Revisions

Governor signs measures from the state legislature including auto speed rate increases and administration bills. The article lists enacted provisions on highway projects, penalties, and revenue rules, with references to officials and associated bills.

Administration

Freeze on Thursday Night Injures Fruit in Ohio

Ohio horticulture reports Thursday night frost caused severe damage to fruit and vegetable crops. Worst impact in Youngstown Lancaster and Delaware counties with early varieties heavily nipped. Gallipolis area nearly all crops killed. Peach crop described as dealt a coup de grace by the frost.

Columbus Ohio One State University Youngstown Lancaster Delaware Gallipolis

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