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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1929

Page

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Zeppelin and Lindbergh Visit Cleveland Amid Derby Activities

In Cleveland a crowded air show features women pilots, Anne Morrow Lindbergh among them, crossing Columbus to the municipal airport for the cross country derby. The German Zeppelin on a world tour plans a stop before Lakehurst as stunt flying, parachute jumps, and blimp displays heighten the event.

Anne Morrow Lindbergh Charles A. Lindbergh Bellfonte Pacific Coast Lakehurst N. J Hugh Allen Hugo Ekekener Zeppelin Cleveland

Your Livin for Another Day Menu

A quirky dining page lists meals for Wednesday in Dr Cope land. Breakfast includes berries two bran muffins and coffee. Lunch offers fruit salad two thin slices Graham bread junket iced tea. Dinner features clam broth a lamb chop carrots or cabbage two thin Graham bread tomato and lettuce.

Marietta Man Acquitted in Wife’s Death Case

Newton W Mayle a former army captain was found not guilty of first degree murder in the death of his wife. The defense argued she threatened to shoot herself and a struggle over a gun caused its discharge. Mayle, Spanish American War veteran, had commanded the National Military Home at Leavenworth.

Marietta U.pr Newton W Mayle Mayle Athens National Leavenworth Kansas Thomas Sheriff Way Verner Metcalf A. T. Williamson

Case Scheduled This Thursday After Arraignment

Constable Harry Dalton returned from Ravenna Portage County with Alva Cruise who was arrested there on an affidavit signed by Hazel Williams York Township. Cruise was arraigned Monday before Magistrate Carl Porter and pleaded guilty. His hearing is set for Thursday at 10 AM.

Harry Dalton Ravenna Portage County Alva Cruise Hazel Williams York Township Cruise Carl H. Porter

United Nations Reports Jewish Moslem Fatalities in Syria Clash

In Syria near Barbaria on August 26 reports indicate seventy Jews and forty Muslims were killed in the fighting. Advices received here confirm the casualty figures amid the ongoing tension in the region.

Retrut Syria U.P Barbaria Toda

Injuries Reported After Amesville Car Crash Near Sharpsburg

An eight year old girl suffered a broken jaw severe head wound and internal injuries in a Sunday crash on the Carr Hill road between Sharpsburg and Chester. Her parents Mrs Finney and Mr Finney endured severe bruises while a younger infant escaped unharmed. An ambulance transported the family to Zanesville after the 5 PM accident near Embree Park Pennsville.

Amesville Carr Hill Sharpsburg Chester Finney Zanesville Embree Park Pennsville

Aviation News From Across the Atlantic and Americas

Doctor Eckener pursues a Pacific hop at high speed amid storm warnings. Semion Shestarovv resumes Moscow to New York plans to showcase Russian aircraft prowess. Pacific coast flyers ride tragedy era en route Fort Worth to Wichita. Motta drowns in Lake Garda during Schneider Cup trial. Italy seeks postponement and Britain may agree. A Spanish inventor lands a vertical takeoff craft, promising major aviation and real estate impacts.

Doctor Eckener Pacific Guiseppe Motta Lake Garda Italy Cap'ain

Bridge Replacement Begins on Athens Canaanville Road

Work started Monday on a new bridge to replace the old structure on the Athens Canaanville Road near the Gaul farm. Dodd Spencer W Va holds the contract and has moved equipment to the site. Detour will run over the new bridge with two way traffic maintained. completion expected in a month.

Athens- Canaanville Road Gaul Farm Dodd, Spencer W. Va

Dog Warden Files Affidavit Here

Charles Barnhart of Athens pleaded not guilty to a dog license charge. Arrested Saturday by Constable Dalton, he faces trial in Magistrate Carl H. Porter’s court at 7 p m Tuesday night. Affidavit signed by Athens County dog warden Porter Dicken.

Dalton Charles Barnhart Athens Carl H. Porter Porter Dicken Athens County

Papers Filed Seek To Restrain Perry Officials From Collecting $1200

Legal action in NEW LEXINGTON seeks to stop Perry County treasurer Karl Brown and county auditor J W Quinn from collecting a $1200 Dow Aiken liquor tax on the Colonial Hotel in Somerset. The suit, filed by The Somerset Realty Company, argues the levy is invalid as the hotel lease prohibited intoxicants and the tax clouds the property title. The case stems from an undercover liquor sale at the hotel leading to charges against Frank Fackler. other taxed properties include W Neff and Gilber Talkenhof in nearby towns.

New Lexington Perry County Eterice Karl W. Brown Somerset Frank Fackler J. W. Quinn Somerset [Realty Company Karl Brown Somerset Tealty Company Colonial Hotel Somerset Health Company Oovar Snider Pracker White Fracker J. W. Newberry Pracker W. Neff Crookeville Gilbert Talkenhof Corning Luck Lear Dbatkenhol

Appeals Court Here To Hear Lucy Rose v Refinera Oil

The district Court of Appeals will hear Lucy Rose versus The Refinera Oil Company and Mrs Jennie Srigley to restrain a filling station on East State property. Three appellate judges will travel to Athens for the hearing. The lower court had made the temporary injunction permanent and allowed an amended petition to be filed.

District Court of Appeals Lucy Rose Refinera Oil Company Jennie Srigley East State Athens County Common Pleas Court Athens J. G. Woretell Court of Appeals

Britain Likely to Reject New Reparations Offer

In The Hague on August 26 British Chancellor Philip Snowden studied a four power offer from France Belgium Japan and others proposing 60 percent of demands for reparations annuities. The British delegation signaled the plan would probably be refused and conference adjournment without result loomed as a real possibility.

The Hague Philip Snowden France Belgium Japan Britain Snowden

Thief Steals $200 From Dresser Drawer In Stewart Home

A burglar entered the home of J W Balderson in Stewart Saturday night between dusk and 10 10 pm and escaped with more than $200 hidden in a small drawer of a dressing table. Sheriff William Williams reported the crime learned Monday morning. Balderson was away at a grocery business. A screen on the back porch window was the access point.

J W. Balderson Stewart William Williams Balderson

Wellston Merchant Shoots Self at Home

Wellston Aug 26. C L King dry goods merchant shot himself at his New York Avenue home. A Ohio University graduate of 1928 and former Middleport business figure, he led Sunday school and spoke to Rotary groups. He leaves his mother and son Chunkle plus brother Karl of Columbus.

Welleleton King New York Avenue Athens Ootarians Ohio University Athens Mr. King McArthur Wellston Middleport Methodist Church Elizabeth King Chunkle Karl Columbus

Textile mill strikers in trial for murder in North Carolina

In Charlotte 13 men and 3 women accused of murdering Police Chief O F Aderholt during a June 7 riot at Gastonia Loray Mills face trial. Special prosecutor A J Bulwinkle says the state will argue the riot call originated with the strikers to prove a conspiracy.

Women Piters Start From Columbus to Last Leg of Air Derby

In Columbus on August 26 four women pilots began the final leg of the National Air Derby race heading toward Cleveland. The event started in Santa Monica and resumes today at 11:15 pm in Cleveland. Louise Thaden, from Pittsburgh, faced a last minute issue but appears set to win the derby and most of the $25,000 prize.

Merton T United Press Municipal Cleveland Mile Square Columbus Santa Monica Calif Fron Columbus Santa Monteca Cal Louise Melhetridee Thaden Aitteburgh

War Settle In Jerusalem Amid Intensifying Conflict

In Jerusalem on August 26 the Jews and Arabs fought anew as casualties climbed, including 12 American students at the Rabbinical Seminary of Palestine in Hebron. British reinforcements and warships moved to quash outbreaks while fighting spread to Emek Israel near Nazareth and near Jaffa.

Palestine Rabbinical Seminary of Hebron Jerusalem Jaffa Talplot

Legion Convention Takes Over Akron

The American Legion state convention seized Akron with Mayor Lloyd Well presenting the keys to the city. The day's program focused on business while speakers included David Ingalls assistant secretary of the navy aviation Gilbert Bettman and Nelson McQuillen with Mrs Moore presiding.

Akron EF. EF. Moore Newark State Auxiliary

Seven Injured In Auto Collision Near Lima

Seven persons were injured in an early morning auto crash near Lima when two cars collided. The injured include Mr and Mrs Warren Turner and their daughters Eleanor 5 and Katherine Gertrude 4 of Toledo, Joel Spyker 64 a Lima banker, and Mr and Mrs FE G Bailey of Lima.

Lima U.P Here Warren Turner Eleanor Katherine Gertrude Toledo Joel Spyker FE. G. Bailey

Chamber files PUC complaint over Ohio River Shore Line bus

Bel laire Chamber of Commerce asks the Public Utilities Commission to order the Ohio River Shore Line Company to restore bus service between Clarington and Marietta, saying the line has failed to operate and deprives the public of needed transportation.

Columbus U.P Chamber of Commerce of Bellaire Public Utilities Commission Ohio River Shore Line Company Clarington Marietta

Graf Zeppelin Lands at Mines Field After 9900 Mile Flight

Graf Zeppelin completes a Pacific crossing from Kasumigaura Japan to Mines Field California mooring at 6 36 am Pacific Coast Time to huge crowds. Eight crew members ship to Lakehurst to help prepare for final leg.

Dirigible Tokio's Field United States Zeppelin Lakehurst Mines Field Angeles Ave Rom Eeles Graf Zeppelin Kasumigaura Japan Ous Los Angeles Globe Graf Wield Hugo Eckener

Bargains in Classifieds Offer Furniture and Ford Model T

Read the classifieds for items for sale including a Victrola radio lamps tables and chairs. A Ford Model T sport roadster with wire wheels is offered for 100 dollars. Rooms near the campus are for rent and a 200 acre farm with rear and tools is available for rent near Mockingport. Immediate possession.

Mockingport

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