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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1929

Page

7

Wise Fathers Let Children Think, Dr Wilcox Says

Sermon at the Esbyterian Church uses the Prodigal Son to urge freedom for children to think. Dr A Y Wilcox argues that wise fathers allow independent thought even at risk of failure, while forgiving the prodigal and contrasting the elder brother's lack of compassion. Special numbers were sung by Miss Mariannaing and the church quartet.

Uae A. Y. Wilcox Esputerian Church Ohio University Doctor Wilcox Miss Mariannaing Church Quartet

Church Home Coming on August 18 at Hooper Ridge Church

Former students are invited to the annual home coming at Hooper Ridge Christian Church on Sunday August 18. The all day program begins with Sunday School at 10 am followed by short services a basket lunch at noon and a 1 54 pm service with a get together period. One speaker will be Rev Homer Vian from Glouster.

Per Ridge Dents Hooper Ridge Christian Homer Vian Glouster

Music Club Concludes Year with Mozart Study and Violin Selections

Stewart August meeting at Melba and Myers Faulkner home featured Louise Laughlin on violin with Mrs. Goldsberry on piano, and Melba Faulkner performing a piano solo. Club organizer led a Mozart life study as membership grew from three to nine. Two musical games followed, with refreshments for 14 attendees.

Birthday Celebration Honors Mrs Mary Watkins on Angel Ridge

A family gathering at the home of Mrs Amanda Vore on Angel Ridge celebrates the seventy ninth birthday of Mrs Mary Watkins. Attending are Mr and Mrs Thomas Phillips Mr and Mrs Clint Frost Mr and Mrs Dewitt Bloane Mr and Mrs Ross Ackley Mrs Ira Sams Mrs Anna Koker children Cora Phillips Gladys Phillips and Wilford Patterson and sons Charles and Floyd along with other relatives and friends.

Amanda Vore Angel Ridge Mary Watkins Thomas Phillips Clint Frost Dewitt Bloane Ross Ackley Ira Sams Anna Koker Cora Phillips Gladys Phillips Wilford Patterson Charles and Floyd Thomas Vercoe Hugh Sheridan Ross Phillips Boyd Sloans Delmer Sams Edward Vore Mary Margaret Bernice Sloane

Sharp earthquake recorded near Washington today

A sharp quake centered about 245 miles north of Washington was detected by Georgetown University seismograph this morning. Father Tondorf reported the tremor began at 6 25 55 and reached a maximum at 6 27 17 EB 8. The shock was sharp with little damage indicated.

Washington Aug Georgetown University Father Tondorf

Thornville News dedication issue reaches Africa survived journey

D. B. Belt editor reports A. D. Helser the North Africa missionary confirms the Thornville News edition sent two months earlier arrived in good condition. It traveled by rail to New York then by sea to the West Africa coast, 750 miles inland, 200 miles by truck, with 114 miles carried by native porter to Nigeria near Garkida and Jos.

New Lexington D. B. Belt Thornville News A. D. Helser North Africa Helser O. K Thornville New York West Coast Africa Interior Nigeria West Africa Garkida Jos

Noisy Money Sound Through The Messenger Classifieds

German philosopher Schopenhauer noted dislikes of noise yet money sounds appeal to all. The Messenger Classifieds promise quick sales for listings of goods or rental space. W H Pratt of 79 Central Avenue advertised cucumber pickles and sold out plus orders for the next crop in three days.

Schopenhauer The Messenger W. H. Pratt Central Avenue

Ohio State Board Demands Meyers Dismissal in Snook Case

Ohio State University trustees meeting at Gibraltar Island considered the case of Dr. James H. Snook, a deposed professor, and moved to dismiss Marion T. Meyers of the Marion County agricultural experiment station despite a federal recommendation to retain him. Meyers has been kept on the payroll but the board ordered immediate dismissal.

Columbus Board of Trustees Ohio State University Gibraltar Island Lake Erie James H. Snook State Agricultural Experiment Station Marion T. Meyers Snook Theora K. Hix Meyers Experiment Station Wooster University Federal Agriculture Department Ohio State University Board of Trustees

Youths Admit Shooting Two Early In June

Chicago August 12 two college youths confessed to murders of two druggists and 50 robberies. Robert Camy 18 confessed slaying George Schreiner June 18. Early Nicholson 20 said he killed Oak Park pharmacist Leon Raymond nine days earlier.

Chicago U.P Robert Camy Nicholson Camy New Harmony Ind George Schreiner Austin School Leon Raymond Oak Park Schreiner Canny Raymond

Earthquake Shocks Hit Buffalo Area Spread Across Northeastern States

Shocks centered near Buffalo rocked New York State and neighboring regions starting at 6 24 E S T A few seconds to a minute long, with New York City skyscrapers swaying lightly and Sayre Pennsylvania reporting wall items disturbed. No damage reported though windows rattled and glassware shifted. Seismographs at John Carroll University and Georgetown University recorded the tremors.

New York U.P Buffalo New York State New Jersey Pennsylvania Connecticut Ontario John Carroll University Cleveland Georgetown University Washington, P. C New York City Sayre

Heath silent as federal charge faces court

John M. Heath an elevator engineer admitted struggling with federal prohibition agent Richard J. Sandilands on his yacht Maxine before Sandilands body was found in the Detroit River. Heath stood mute when arraigned in federal court on resisting a federal officer and related charges. Authorities offered no comment on murder charges.

Detron U.P John M. Heath Richard J. Sandilands Heath Maxine Sandilands Detroit River Meath

Betsy Ann Seized in Admiralty Case at Pittsburgh

The Betsy Ann, a Pittsburgh to Minneapolis packet, is held by a U S marshal amid an admiralty action filed by Ayer & Ford Tie Co of Paducah for 3524.99 plus interest from 1927 and an intervening claim by Enterprise Merino Docks Co of Pt Pleasant for 365.41. A hearing set for September 3 will determine if the vessel is sold to satisfy the claims.

Pomeroy Azaz Betsy Ann Pittsburgh Minneapolis United States Ben Sayre Ayer & Ford Tie Company Paducah Kentucky Enterprise Merino Docks Company Pt. Pleasant W. Va Betsy Ann Eould

Hoover and guests return from Blue Ridge camp

President and Mrs. Hoover along with Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh and other guests arrived back at the White House from a weekend vacation at the Blue Ridge Mountain summer camp.

Hoover Washington U.P Col

Washington blackmail case nets four in conspiracy

In Washington, W Clark Noble the sculptor his wife and three others were arrested on charges of conspiracy to extort 270000 dollars from Mrs C C Calhoun and her husband Captain C C Calhoun noted society figures who hosted the Prince of Wales on his last U S visit. The Calhouns allege threats of exposing a major scandal if payment was refused.

C. C. Calehoun C. C. Calhoun

Multiple arrests follow county raid end of week

Athens County officers rounded up six suspects in three raids near Rock Riffle school house Sugar Creek Beebe and a Beebe area site. Jerson Burson and Leonard Haning of Mechanicaburg faced intoxication and possession charges with Haning fined 40 and 180 plus costs. Burson to be arraigned later. Otis Norris and Riley Tippie Jr homes yielded beer and equipment with Norris pled guilty to possession and fined 100 plus costs. Tippie to be arraigned. A five gallon keg site was seized. Jank Morrison of Trimble, charged with a statutory offense, pleaded not guilty and was bound over on 2300 bond.

Athens Jerson Burson Leonard Haning Mechanicaburg Harry Calleon William Willams Rock Riffle Carl H. Porter Haning Burson Fee Otis Norris Sugar Creek Porter St Il Heer Ica Riley Tippie, Jr Beebe Willim Williams Wayne Wingett Wilson Ator Red Heck Harry Matton Jank Morrison Trimble Fred Heck Nna Campbell

Button divorce granted in Lexington cruelty ruling

Mary Marie Button formerly of Roseville now in McArthur was granted a divorce from FL T Button of Roseville after testimony on extreme cruelty. Judge J D Davis presided in Probate Court Lexington in the August session.

Nem Lexington Mary Marie Button Roseville McArthur FL T. Button J. D. Davis

Kept Alone at State Hospital Inmate Held Over Slaying

Wary Evanicki a patient at the state hospital is reported to be kept in solitary confinement amid investigation into the death of fellow patient Frank Comaszewski. Police nabbed Evanicki after he allegedly shouted names related to the incident.

Cleveland Wanyl Evanicki State Hospital Boyv Frank Comaszewski Comaszewski Evanick

4-H Club Contests Set at Athens County Fair

About 500 4-H club boys and girls in Athens County plan to compete at the Athens County Fair August 20 to 23 under leaders T. H. Johnson and R. R. Barker. Livestock judging advances top contestants to the Ohio State Fair in Columbus, with demonstrations and clothing shows also earning trips and prizes. A parade Friday leads to club banners and gavels for participating clubs with 60 percent of members marching.

Athens County T. H. Johnson R. R. Barker Fair Board Columbus Ohio Wtanate Hbova

Stars Say For Tuesday August 13 Forecast

Genevieve Kemble notes a day of subterfuge and craft with schemes and slander clouding affairs. Forecast warns of possible fraud and treachery despite some cautious gains and urges vigilant honesty for those with August 13 birthdays.

Genevieve Kemble

Woman's Heritage A Soft Beautiful Skin Remedy

A homemaker shares a simple skin tonic recipe using equal parts boric acid solution and witch hazel. The article outlines preparation in home terms and a daily routine of cleansing and tonic application for facial care, with guidance on makeup use and timing.

Grange of Canaan Will Meet Tuesday

CANAANVILLE Aug. 12 Ca naan Grange will meet Tuesday evening After the business meeting the following program will be given Song by Grange The Dear Old Farmer music by Grange Orchestra paper by Robert Harrison The Value of an Education march by Fred and Ruth Haning Joseph Roth who lived for some time on an Indian Reservation in the West will speak on Indian lore and show his collection of Indian relics There will be special music by Alex and Irene Almasky a recitation by Alma Rowe Just Let People Talk and music by the orchestra

Canaanville Canaan Grange Grange Ond Farmer Grange Orchestra Robert Harrison Fred Ruth Haning Joseph Roth Alex and Irene Almasky Alma Rowe

Perry County approves road levy renewal for five years

The Perry County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to place a two mill road levy renewal on the November ballot. The renewal would extend for five years beyond its current expiration this year.

New Lexington Perry County Board of Commissioners Perry County

Woman Hangs Self in County Jail Using Petticoat

Mrs Pearl Harmon 54 mother of two hanged herself in the county jail women’s section Sunday police said she was addicted to drugs and fashioned a noose from her petticoat.

Pearl Harmon

Boy Exhibits At Local Club Fair With Varied Displays

Boys show a peck of potatoes and sheep club entries including ewes and lambs. Exhibits feature pig club poultry club dairy calf handicraft and entry clubs with gardens clothing and gifts. Summer clothing salads and sandwiches are part of the displays.

Drowning Tragedy Near Sandusky Bay Claims Cleveland Man

Coast guards at Marblehead search today for the body of William Ruthenberg, 26, of Cleveland, who drowned in Sandusky Bay Sunday after striking his head on a bridge beam while fishing.

Sandusky

Man Uses Silk Hose to Hang Himself

Cleveland report says Loura Salitra 35 shot wife Anna Salitra 74 in Parma Village then hanged himself with silk stockings in basement rafters after wife filed for divorce. Anna wounded in bed at 3:09 a.m. and not expected to live. three children witnessed the shooting.

Cleveland Loura Salitra Parma Village Salitra Anna Salitra Deaconess Hospital

The Final Jolts in a Gilded Romance on the Rooftop

Noel confronts Mary and Olina as Georges schemes and a masked cabaret reveal reshape the relationships. Auntie Madge plans to shield the prince while Bettes joins on the roof for a tennis detour, signaling upcoming twists in a dramatic chronicling of love and ambition.

Mary Noel Shela Georges Etunt Leas Olina Olna Madge Eacy Mary Bes Alice Sarnee Stalky and Company Mace Gaeine Olivia Harry Underwood Lil Bettes Tomorow

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DR. Wilcox Paulina Longworth Nicholas and Alice Roosevelt Longworth President Roosevelt Paulina SIV Clato Tin Washington Rela Tennyson Josephine Huddleston Grange of Canaan Love’s Awakening Adele Garrison Prince Georges Philip Versteen Erest the Mutual Home and Savings Association Majestic Theater Viding Decurly Savings Bank Athens County Savings & Loan Go Lostro Bldg Athens F. E. Goldsberry
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