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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1929

Page

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Three Sets Of Fliers Head For Cleveland

Three derbies head to Cleveland for National Air Races with pilots from the South and Northwest arriving for cross country hops. Women’s high speed race features Mrs Louise Thaden and Lady Mary Heath among entrants. An autogyro by Senor De La Cierva is planned for the afternoon flight as Graf Zeppelin sighting looms near the airport.

Bk. Ss. T Omaha Neb Oakland Cal Cleveland Philadelphia Boston Louise Mci Herridge Thaden Pittsburgh Senor de la Cierva Louise McPherridge Thaden Santa Monica Calif Clifford Henderson, Jr Ed We

Arabs Attack Hebron Talmudic School Violence Kills and Wounds

United Press dispatch from Jerusalem describes a deadly attack on the Talmudic School in Hebron. Wounded and refugees recount Arabs using knives and clubs with no rifles, counting 58 dead and 66 wounded amid looting and armored car fire. Rabbi Epstein’s nephew Aaron David Epstein was killed.

Jacob Simon United Press Jerusalem Hebron Aaron David Epstein Rabbi Epstein Slavodka Talmudic School Yalpioth Health Department Slovaka Talmudic School

Do You Like Your Livin Day Meal Plan

A fragmented menu lists humble meals for a weekly cycle with breakfasts, lunches, and breads. It mentions cherry or berry options, cereals with bran, grma bread, coffee, mushrooms, pineapple and cream cheese salad, bran muffins, buttermilk, tomato soup, onions or beets, cucumber salad, and sliced graham bread.

Arrest of C B Wilson on intoxication charge in Athens

Athens man C B Wilson was arrested Monday afternoon by Chief E B Finsterward and Patrolman Howard Gilson for intoxication and jailed. He faces arraignment before Mayor E C Woodworth at 7 PM tonight.

C. B. Wilson Athens E. 8. Finsterward Howard Gilson E. C. Woodworth

Inspector Visits Athens State Hospital

Charles L. Sherwood assistant director state welfare department conducted an official inspection at Athens State Hospital on Tuesday to review the institution and its operations.

Charles L. Sherwood State Welfare Department Athens State Hospital

Hearing Around The World From Seven To Sixty Four

Riots in Jerusalem intensify as clashes erupt during ongoing unrest. Attorney General Willebrandt acknowledges government involvement in addressing international turmoil and domestic security concerns.

Jerusalem

Commander Byrd and Zeppelin Reception Echo Past Pageantry

The article notes Commander Byrd in Antarctica receiving radio messages from the Zeppelin and compares the reception to grand welcomes for important figures. It mentions ten navy planes and motorcycle police clearing traffic for the Zeppelins, while Cleveland prepares for national air races and a large air show at its airport with a thousand airplanes already arriving. It also cites Miss Julia Hanlon, 71, with 64 years of work in her long career.

Byrd Antarctic California Navy Cleveland

Ross resident to stand trial with woman in Marion case

Jesse Fain 28 of Chillicothe and Rose Smith 33 of Columbus were brought to Marion for arraignment on rum running charges after police captured them near Delaware while fleeing. A third man, believed Detroit’s John Ralston, escaped amid gunfire as the trio fled in a roadster with 208 pints of alleged whisky.

Marion U.P Delaware Jesse Fain Chillicothe Rose Smith Columbus John Ralston Detroit

Norwalk Man Heads Legion for Next Year

Akron August 27. Dudley White of Norwalk elected state commander of the American Legion at the convention close. Unanimous vote. Eleven district vice commanders named to replace former setup, each to serve as district delegates. Also listed are newly chosen state treasurer Porter H. Forsythe of Columbus and the district officers.

Akron U.P Dudley White Norwalk American Legion Felows Henry Middleton Toledo W. L. Deweese Lima Frank Humphrey Dayton Harold Nichole Batavia Harry Burkett Fostoria Sig Weissberg Columbus Louis Laeger Chillicothe Frank Hardin Logan Leo Beith Kent Sam D. Cardwell Coshocton Max Diga Bellaire Porter H. Forsythe

Aviator Touts City for Airplane Replacement

William Alexander Sims of Dayton filed a $3,000 claim against Columbus to replace an airplane wrecked when it struck a hole at the municipal airport landing field last Wednesday night. Sims alleged he circled the field for eight minutes to gain attention while floodlights failed. Service Director Duffy said the airport is not yet officially open and the city cannot be held responsible for the crash.

Columbus William Alexander Sims Dayton City of Sims Duffy Sints

Political war of past year restarts with King supporters bombed

A two story building owned by Graham & Sons, linked to Lawrence F. King political workers, was bombed in Chicago marking a renewal of a yearlong campaign. Grahams Sellack and Jeffery P. Graham, active firm members and King secretary, were targeted as the blast damaged the front and side of the structure.

Chicago U.P Lawrence F. King Sanitary District King Political Graham & Sons Sellack Jeffery P. Graham Sellack Graham King Grahams

Graf Zeppelin narrowly clears high tension wires at Lakehurst

At MINEs FIELD Los Angeles Aug 27 the Graf Zeppelin almost hit airport wires during a near disaster on its 20 000 mile world flight. Commander Hugo Eckener steered the craft clear by about 10 feet avoiding tragedy for 41 crew and 16 passengers. He hoped to reach Lakehurst in two days to surpass the 23 day around the world record.

Atlantic Pacific Europe Asia Lakehurst N. J Globe Hugo Eckener Graf Eckener

Daughter of Marconi’s Daughter Engaged Amid Tennis Fame

A posed portrait features Donna Degna Marconi, eldest daughter of Italian inventor Signor Marconi. Her engagement is rumored as she is known for tennis and summers in Spoleto at her mother’s country home.

Donna Degna Marconi Signor Marconi Tle Io Spoleto

Rates Cut for Oil Drilling Materials from East to Southwest

An examiner's report to the Interstate Commerce Commission upholds a prior ruling reducing rates on wrought iron pipe derricks steel tanks and other drilling supplies and petroleum ships from eastern territory to the Southwest.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Sinclair vows no retirement as jail time ends

Auto magnate Harry F. Sinclair, jailed seven months for contempt, declares he will resume control of his multi billion dollar Fin Marine Consolidated and related holdings once released near November. He denies retirement plans and insists his aggressive financial push will continue despite recent Teapot Dome scrutiny.

Harry F. Sinclair District of Colonial Senate Sinclair United Press Ty T Rv Teapot Pome Oil Investitin Prisch

Aviatrix' Airplane Wrecked at Municipal Airport

At Cleveland Municipal Airport on August 27 Mrs Keith Miller of New Zealand saw her airplane wrecked after landing in a soft field. A mechanic taxiing the craft escaped injury. Miller likely cannot compete in the women's speed fire event.

Four Power Talks Delay Efforts to Break Central Europe Deadlock

At The Hague August 27 briefings centered on freeing the reparations conference from stalemate amid Rhine land occupation tensions. Delegations weighed a new four power proposal while Chancellor Phil Snowden’s rejection loomed and the threat of a major stalemate pressed officials. France Germany Britain and Japan reassessed positions as a potential $4 000 000 disparity threatened the vital appeasement aims of Europe.

Dritieh Phil Snowden Hoochlen

Second Victory In Court Over Textile Worker Killing

In Charlotte on August 27 a brief court session admitted a new will of particulars focusing on the conspiracy surrounding the fatal shooting of Gastonia Police Chief Aderholt. The judge limited evidence to events on that date and did not allow broader charges.

Charlotte N.C Barnhill Aderholt Gastonia

Derby Fliers Headed Home From Kentucky Lap

The 14 pilots in the Miami to Cleveland air derby prepare for the final leg with Earl Rowland of Jackson Illinois setting the pace at 9 hours 45 minutes 51 seconds two minutes ahead of George S. Halsey of Buffalo New York. Rowland led Nashville Louisville segment after C D Bowyer of Westfield New Jersey previously led into Nashville and Rowland narrowly escaped disaster when his tail skid broke on landing at Nashville.

Louisville U.P Cleveland Nashville Rowland

Strong Arab Forces Gather to Attack Tel Aviv

Jerusalem August 27 reports say strong Arab Muslim forces concentrate before Tel Aviv with apparent plan to storm the Jewish city. A detachment of British troops is dispatched under marching orders to aid in defense.

Jacob Simon United Press Jerusalem Lei Aviv Araba Tel-Aviv Palestine

Wisconsin Man Accepts Staff Position Here

Arthur Susott, 25, will become editor and lab head at The Messenger and Ohio University, succeeding careld A Moore. He comes from the Dunn County News in Menomonie Wisconsin and was chosen from 12 applicants. Susott holds a UW degree in journalism and led the Hadger News Service during college.

Musott the Messenger University Board of Administration Susott University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Hadger News Service Badger Kokomo ¢Indiana Dispatch Evansville Indiana Courier Springfeld Ohio

Gas Explosion Fatal to Kentucky Youth in Marion

Paul Blankenship, 17, of Ashland Kentucky, died from burns after an illuminating gas explosion in a Marion house. He had gone to the basement with his uncle Frank Conn to turn on the gas when a main leak ignited after he struck a match. Clinton Thompson, 19, was badly burned but expected to recover.

Marion U.P Paul Blankenship Ashland Burns Blankenship Frank Conn Clinton Thompson Emily Stanley

Endurance Flight Launch From Oakland Balcony

Piloted by Captain Ira C. Baker of Dawn to Dusk fame and Lieutenant Bernard S. Thompson, the Hornet Shuttle departed Oakland municipal airport at 8 33 am on a double trans continental endurance flight attempt.

Oakland Calif U.P Ira C. Baker Bernards. Thompson

Berlin Police Seize Car and Fit Silencer at Owner Cost

Police confiscate a noisy automobile in Berlin and install a silencer, charging the owner for the work. The action highlights enforcement against noisy vehicles and the financial responsibility falls on the owner.

Berlin

Three Gunmen Hijack Slot Machines in Summit County Raid

In Akron on August 26 three sedan loads of gunmen hijacked a truckload of seized slot machines. The heist followed two days of detective work by private investigators for outsiders in the county slot machine war. Magistrate Hubert McElroy issued eighty-one warrants.

Akron U.R Qune Summit County Justice Court Huebert McElroy Talmadge

Graf Zeppelin to Leave Lakehurst for Germany After Visit

The Graf Zeppelin will depart Lakehurst for Friedrichshafen, its home port in Germany, four days after arriving at the New Jersey naval air station. The move is confirmed by a telegram to Hamburg American Line from E A Winkler, the western passenger agent.

New York Lakeehurst Friedrichshafen Germany New Jersey Naval Air Station Hamburg-American Line E. A. Winkler

Classified Ads Offer Golf Clubs Piano Jersey Land

Five golf clubs and a bag sell for 4 dollars. A registered Jersey heifer aged one year is offered for sale. A rebuilt upright piano in a mahogany case is priced at 60 dollars. A farm of eighty acres on Hard Road is for trade for city property. Act quickly.

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