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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1927

Page

6

Diamonds and Gold Strike Chief’s Eye In Chicago Case

Chicago police recovered about $30,000 in diamonds platinum and gold from a box of cigars left at the office of Chief of Detectives William E. O Connor. He credits the haul to solving the Mildred Cummings and Sophie Smith jewelry theft after a night club hold up. Police later arrested Monard Katz and Harris tied to the plot.

Chicago A.R William E. O'Connor O’connor Mildred Cummings Long Beach N. Y Sophie Mrs. Cummings

Sisters to Return Home for Explanation

Davis was believed to be an innocent tool of the pair as the sisters prepare to go home to explain the situation and clear Davis’s name.

Davis

Hearing Postponed for John C. Horlger on Shootings Charge

Hearing for John C. Horlger charged with shooting John Vesco in Wainwright was postponed without date by Justice E M Fair as the prosecution could not assemble witnesses.

New Philadelphia U.P John C. Horlger John Vesco Wainwright E. M. Fair

Planes in Dole Hawaiian Derby Forced Down on Coast

Two planes en route to the Dole Hawaiian air derby were in trouble before the start in San Francisco. The monoplane Oklahoma landed at Amboy after a small fire, while a mystery plane that left Los Angeles for a test flight was missing between LA and San Diego. Search crews planned to look for it if no word arrived.

San Francisco Calif Oklahoma Amboy Los Angeles San Diego

Rainy_drought record from Chauncey 1926 27

George Harvey Nye of Chauncey records 142 rainy days from June 1, 1926 to July 31, 1927. He notes 26 days unrecorded while he visited Washington county and Indianapolis. The data show a wet year with frequent rainfall.

Chauncey George Harvey Nye Nye Washington County Indianapolis Ind

Weather Note: Nye Reports Weeklong Rain Averages

For seven straight days. Mr. Nye says that during the thirteen months, it averaged rain every 2% days.

Nye

President Killed at Tecart Studios in Hollywood Death

Hamilton B. Manon vice president of Tecart studios was shot in his car in central Hollywood. A dying girl, not identified, expired en route to hospital. Police theory holds Manon killed the girl then shot himself. a love note signed Min was found near the scene.

Los Angeles U.P Hamilton B. Manon Tecart Studios Hollywood Manon Min

Lind Looks to Join Cleveland After Strong Denver Run

Carl Lind, former Tulane star, has impressed with Denver this season and now appears set for a regular NFL job with the Cleveland franchise.

Carl Lind Tulane Denver Cleveland

Sugar Creek Man Fined Over Unregistered Tags

Oliver Tippie of Sugar Creek pleaded guilty before Justice Pearl V. Helwig to operating an automobile with out license tags. He was fined $40 and costs and committed to Athens county pending further proceedings on Thursday afternoon.

Oliver Tippie Sugar Creek Justice of the Peace Pearl Helwig Tipple Athens Coun

Zion Baptist Church Service Notice

Zion Baptist Church at Carpenter and Congress Streets with Pastor B R Smith announces Sunday school at 9 30 led by Miss Ella Cooley and worship at 10 45 with the sermon Dont Tie Me Dean B Y P U at 6 80 with Mrs Blanch as organistentertainment

My. Zion Baptist Churcharpenter and Congress Sts B. R. Smith Nellie Pettiford Ella Cooley Dean Blanch

Christ the Pioneer of Faith Worship Topic

Russell presides with Mary Louise Pettiford at the piano for Christ the Pioneer of Faith drawn from Hebrews 10 10 28. Worship follows at 7 45 p m with focus on Falling In Love With Christ Mid week service Wednesday evening 7 30 p m featuring Pettiford accompaniment.

Russell Mary Louise Pettiford Christ

Four Lan caster boys escapee recaptured by Cleveland authorities

Frank Persa, 17, the second of four youths who fled Lancaster reform school three weeks back in night clothes, was taken by Cleveland juvenile authorities early today.

Frank Persa Lancaster Reform School Cleveland

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