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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1930

Page

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Death Car Found After Tragic River Plunge

The wrecked sedan of Tom Kingston twenty two and passengers Miss Gertrude Chadwick twenty one and Miss Lilian Burdock nineteen was recovered from the Mau-Mie River near Ash-Consaul Street Bridge. Police questioned Jona Binay twenty one who left the two girls shortly before the accident as divers searched the river bottom for bodies.

Tolligy Tom Kingston Gertrude Chadwick Lilian Burdock Koughton Jona Binay Ash-Consaul Street Krelge Sunny Miss Chadwick Hive Sinay Knighton

Booklet on Concrete For Home Improvements

The Athens Messenger offers readers a booklet on concrete with guidance for home projects. The booklet lists twenty one home improvement ideas where concrete is ideal and explains how to complete them. Readers are invited to request a copy via a coupon.

The Athens Messenger Washington

Unclear Freeform Input From Haskin Bureau

The readable fragment references Frederic J. Haskin of the Information Bureau Washington D C and an unclear name sequence. No clear event date place or outcome is identifiable from the text.

Frederic J. Haskin Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington D.C

Countess Forbes Chronicle From Scottish Nobility

April 1 report from Scotland notes Barbara Murray of New York becoming Countess of Moray after the death of the seventeenth Earl of Moray. It mentions the Downe family lineage, landholders, and a famed war era tree planter, with scattered references to Daraawsy Vorsat and a wartime aviator mother of Crichton.

Forbes Scotland Apiericanhott Dobe Barbara Murray New York Moray Moras Dariagner Wrens Doughty Downe Eur Daraawsy Vorsat Aio White Chie Rheesterg Crichton

Merger Talk Prompts Chicago Retail Giants Union

A Chicago rumor reports Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward and related firms planning a massive wholesale and retail merger to form a dominant national chain. AP cites The Chicago Herald-Laminer as detailing a plan to unite under one leadership, claiming a powerful monopolistic impact on the Chicago market.

Merpers Sears Korbuck and Montgomery Ward Qian

Five rate schedules settled for tariff bill duties

Washington April 19 five rate schedules of the tariff bill were completed by House and Senate conferees. They planned to begin Monday on administrative provisions including debenture plan farm relief and repeal of flexible tariff provisions. Key schedules sugar lumber shingles and cement were agreed, while aluminum duties were adjusted upward briefly but remain well below existing law. Cincinnati April 9 a quarrel over a woman left Charles Tisone wagel wounded with knife injuries, seriously hurt.

Washington U.R —A House Senate

Three Die In Toledo Motor Accident News Brief

A Toledo motor accident in the latest update reports three fatalities. Details remain sparse with no additional names or circumstances provided.

Hoover Toledo Aletys Pomaroy Nelsonville Easler Services Chauncey News

Fire kills priests and many in church blaze tragedy

A massive church fire in a Romanian village traps hundreds, killing two priests and the mayor among about 150 to 160 victims. Doors jam, panic spreads as flames engulf the wooden structure during a Friday evening service. Rescue efforts focus on the injured and missing. authorities report widespread devastation and a high death toll.

Austin Ayrth Yale LGA Edife Indo Mouton Piroytnes

Rain Outlook Forecast for Ohio Valley to Great Lakes

Weather map forecast for April 1 to 26 predicts showers in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee areas on Monday and again later in the week with cooler temperatures around Wednesday. The Great Lakes region should see fair conditions early in the week with rain arriving again after Monday across lower Delaware and nearby areas.

Washington Ohio Valley Great, Lakes Dalees Mones Thursias

Murdered wife for new love indicted in Topeka case

Major Charles A. Shepard, a medical officer, was indicted for murder after his wife Mrs. Shepard died at Fort Riley. Grace Brandon, a stenographer, testified as witnesses as prosecutors seek charges for poisoning to pursue a romance. The case details include post mortem findings by Major Hawley and prior acquaintance at Kelley Field.

Topeka Kas U.P Fort Riley Charles A. Shepard Grace Brandon Shepard Denver Paul J. Hawley Poalson

Modern Paul Revere Wins Race Over Rule-Breaking Motorist

In East Telainudon Mas a local race ends with Paul Revere defeating a motorist cited for traffic violations. The event ties into Palrios Day and features participants from Boston and nearby communities. Street crossings and intersections showcase posted contests and historic references as residents gather for the celebration.

Paul Revere East Telainudon Mas Rode Boston Loreton White Deis Chesana Swidto Terry Hagis

Quiz Pair Arrested In Girl Murder Case In Virginia

Two men from Warsaw Virginia identified as suspects in the murder of a young girl were arrested after interrogation by state police. The investigation centers on a missing girl from Arlington County and related evidence found at a nearby site. Police say the motive remains unclear while authorities continue questioning witnesses and tracing a vehicle used in the crime.

Prospector Slain Near Wet Prospectors Camp

A prospector Morlock is found dead near a Nevada gold prospecting site in the Stillwater area. Local authorities, including Charles Colverwell of Dieeho, report the body was discovered while Morlock was prospecting near the mountains in the Treasures region. No clear motive or suspects identified yet as investigators gather clues from the remote camp.

South Luebbu Howdy Murloc Esata Charles Colverwell Dieeho New Teenie Mountaines Mortock Sas Nevada Tis Yon Joseph Abenattory Santh Doug Mel Neo

Action Likely New York Jewelry Case Stirring Trial

A suspect named Wyte Whe is linked to a supposed scheme involving smugled pawns and a consignment valued around 20 000. Police reported a raft of freight with designers and jewelry, including a necklace valued near 10 000, found among Aldigen pieces. The alleged ringleader faces trial in April with inspectors examining easton freight and Babel connections.

York Wwe Vatarey Ehimnles Deweley Easton

Pittsburgh Club Woman Resigns From D A R Over Discourtesy

Mrs. Carroll Miller a Pittsburgh civic leader resigned from the Daughters of the American Revolution charging lack of intelligence and discourtesy by the group. She cited the convention actions opposing Hoover and World Court while praising his speech. she sent her resignation to the Pittsburgh L A R Chapter regent.

Pittsburgh Millerg William L. Hamilton Pittsburgh L. A. Ft Merscue Uecker Omeinek Apri Io Vontirina United States World Court Hoover Momen White House Tey Miller Carather Alfrea Emith

Commission Chair Avoids Opinion on Prohibition Debate

The commission chair declines to give a direct view on prohibition but signals possible grounds for amendment. A prominent letter from W H Maltby outlines concerns about enforcement and national policy, while press and lawmakers weigh implications for future reform and presidential implications.

Tragic family stabbing ends with fatal injuries and hospital rush

Police report a teen attacked his mother then tried to end his life by cutting himself. Authorities found the victim unconscious with blood on the floor and rushed to St. Vincents Hospital, where doctors fought to save her. The suspect was restrained after entering the hall.

Mr Goldman

Senator Peas Urges Parker Confirmation Amid Colored Voters Support

Washington April news reports senator Peas Hedardican of Ohio announced receiving communications from prominent African American leaders in South Carolina endorsing Justice Parker. The letter to Alexander F. Mardin of Cleveland urged Parker's confirmation as an associate justice of the Supreme Court.

Washington Peas Hepardican Ohio South Carolina Judes Parker Alexander F. Mardin Cleveland Wess John J. Parker Supreme Court

Springfield approves new bridge crossing Liban Wire

State Highway official Wald announces plans to expand the Bridge Marttond area, a crossing over Liban Wire. Construction will cost about 150000 dollars and aims to ease the worst depuy challenge in the state.

Springfield U.P

Suburban Car Explosion Injures Passengers

A suburban car collision and explosion injure multiple people as debris scatters along a street. Eyewitnesses report shattered windows and a chaotic scene near a transit hub with emergency crews responding quickly. One man is reported to have died from injuries. others are hospitalized.

Taushi Rae API Sen Beuke Fran Wash Ken Paseo Vita Atreet Mad Ubevont Pune Nerne Fleson

Communists to Be Opposed in Demonstration

New York April 13. The Communist Party of the United States plans a nationwide demonstration to show strength in coming weeks. Counter demonstrations are organized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars to use Gates Square, a traditional rallying ground, with support from the Left Wing of the Labor Movement.

New York Communist Party of the United States Veterans of Foreign Wars Gatent Square Labor Movement

Nations to Ratify Naval Accord Amid Safety Clause Debate

London reports on a treaty outline detailing safety provisions and restrictions. The document omits direct mention of Germany but supports curbing naval arms, with five delegates named and a framework allowing adjustments by major powers. Washington, April 19—Britain Japan and the United States sign a naval limitations pact likely to face Senate reservations and interpreted by committees.

Sy Wee Miller London Wea Japan Honda Olo Apieovel Ontaavaltings Eignature United States Doe Wiehington Confars Tienica Ecording Washington

Boys compete for Edison technical scholarship in 43 states

In West Grange New Jersey on April 1 the Edison scholarship program announced by Frank R. B. Schell will include a candidate from each of 43 states. The contest runs from July 29 to August 1 and each state governor selects the entrants via state boards of education through school principals.

West Grange N. J Thomas A. Edison Frank RB. Schell Charles Edison Thomas A. Edison Industries State Boards of Education Schour Principals

Assault suspect shot during early morning hospital attack

In Ravenna on April –34 year old Jesse Wintrow was wounded when he encountered an armed attacker near Dove Street. Wintrow died later at a local hospital, while the assailant was subdued and survived.

Ravenna Jesse Wintrow Jotun

Murder Trial Admits Slaying Near Columbia Missouri

A report from Bentonville Arkansas notes Dr. Andrew Johnson Busy of Columbia Missouri contested here that he murdered Willem Robert Pearman a Columbia mechanic. The fragment mentions a March date and a body kept in a car then moved to a distant city.

Bentonviuld Ark Iy —Ua Andrew Johnson Busy Columbia Willem Robert Pearman Rocheport Cotn Hrea Kuoaun City Adispoeal

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