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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1930

Page

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Slain Eight-Year-Old Marvine Appel Remains At Large

Police in South Bend face a large manhunt after eight-year-old Marvine Appel was beaten and strangled with wire. A barn near a vacant lot is the focus of the investigation where bloodstains and evidence point to the crime. Rewards totaling 2600 fund the effort, with local officials and the News-Mines aiding.

South Bend Ind iRi Mab Marvine Appel Marvine Adty Council Board of County Commissioners South Bend News- Mines Alto Elur Meanvine Aha Dattan Madeira Maryes Eula Appel Appel Sin

The Argentinian scene and global lines of thought

Newspaper column notes economic strain in Argentina with troops guarding the president and machine guns. It contrasts Hoover era fears with wartime rumors and cites officials on crime and bootlegging. A brief human-interest thread follows Don Bozowski facing unemployment and a medical scare.

Athens to Host Special Education Class for Disturbed Children

Athens City Schools announce a special class for crippled children from Athens County with 16 students. New York educator Miss G Valeska Reite to teach under W W Ankenbrand supervision. state funds cover expenses. Children will live in Athens homes and attend classes at East Side School weekdays with transport and meals provided.

Athens Athens County W. W. Ankenbrand Athens City Ankenbrand New York City G. Valeska Reite New York Ankebrand East Side Viola Melt Bupet Massenger Fell Youngstra Ankerbrand Miss Beltz Tell Rella Damaicne Jan York City Andy ‘Ols New York Universe Columbis, University Graduate School of New York University Achors Misé Fell Alvent County

Double Tragedy in Columbus Firearm Deaths

Inez Gest, a 29 year old telephone operator, died from a bullet wound inflicted by William Yates a former Ohio State University student who then killed Dimacif. The shooting occurred in a room of a downtown hotel with Yates posing as a Spaniard during a visit to Miss Gest.

Columbus Inez Gest William Yates Ohio State University Dimacif Yates

Pilot John A MacReady Injured in National Air Races Crash

At Curtiss-Wright Airport Chicago on August 30 John A MacReady, famed for the rat trans-continental flight, was seriously injured when his racing plane crashed during a free-for-all speed event at the National Air Races.

Curtiss-Wright Chicago John A. MacReady

Death and Madness Aboard Deltar Line Liner

The Deltar Line steamer tells of death and madness in steerage as pneumonia outbreak claims five lives at sea and drives two more to jump overboard. Dr J B Gitsen reports ship hospital crowded with patients and wives Filipinas among the dead.

San Francisco Deltar Line Matraé Delerfima Martin J. B. Gitsen

Athens society news and city briefs across pages

A jumble of brief items covers crime, schools, sports, and local notices. Mentions of crippled children programs, county schools opening, a murder probe, student arrests in California, a fatal wreck near Parkersburg, police court activity, break ins, repairs, and upcoming events in Athens and surrounding areas. Several page references and column notes appear throughout the index.

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Shooting Charge In Sullivan Brother Wounds Man In Leg

Ashland reports a charge of shooting with intent to kill filed against Byl vonun Spencer 20 of Sullivan after he shot his brother Adrian wounding him and leaving him paralyzed from the hips hospital bound. Spencer claims the shooting was accidental.

Ashland Bylvonun Spencer Sullivan Here Adrian Sylvanus

Famous Terhune Collie Jean Killed by Detroit Tourists

Sunnybank Jean, a renowned collie from the Terhune estate in New Jersey, was killed when Detroit tourists drove into the driveway of Albert Payson Terhune's Sunnybank estate. Driver Caleb Neary sped away after braking. Terhune pursued damages, later donating $100 to the police fund as the dog’s legacy.

Horace Hamilton Appel Joaephine Wisniewski Wisniewski Terhune Collie East Pompton Lakes Sunnybank Jean Albert Payson Tethune Detroit Olga Caleb HH Neaeris Cine

Babies Swapped at Chicago Hospital When Families Claim Truth

Bambergers and Watkinses agree to raise exchanged babies as brothers after experts report mix up at hospital. Judge Sabash halts custody dispute with writ of habeas corpus as identity is proven but both sides vow to watch the babies closely. The case centers on mislabelled infants Lana and George giving rise to a long trial over rightful parentage.

Chicago and Airs Charles Bamberger Mes Tridge Watkins George Joiward Bamberger Bamberger

County School Plans Six New Buildings and Early Openings

Athens County schools announce three new buildings will open within days before Christmas while the county system expands under Alex Root. Supt H R McVrigs plans reorganized staff and movement toward a unified administration with Chappel and other posts undergoing changes.

Hoover pushes speed into building program expansion

President Hoover pressed to accelerate the government public buildings program worth 565 million dollars. He met with two undersecretaries to discuss rapid delivery of construction projects including flood control and essential public works while Congress funds remain near 265 million this year and likely for next year.

Orange Hoover Congress Sears

McPherson Recovers Appetite After Nervous Break

Los Angeles reports evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson, recovering from a nervous breakdown, was able to eat today for the first time in three days. Dr. B. H. W. Witlars said recovery chances are very much in her favor and she plans to go to the mountains once conditions permit.

Los Angeles U.ri Almee Semple McPherson Wis BE. H W. Witlars McPherson

All Altany Schools Set to Open Monday

The article notes Altany district plans all schools to open Monday after a Friday board decision. Details reference teachers and administrators preparing facilities and staff for the new term with district officials confirming schedules.

Altany

Absent Attendees Miss Chief’s Conference Message

Message from The Kid McCoy, jailed in San Quentin, regrets not attending the Pacific Coast Freethinkers Convention in Oakland. The annual meet of the 37th district faces unexpected notes as McCoy cites long-term confinement.

Atate Ran Quentin Calle McCay Pacific Coast Oakland McCoy San Quenihh

County School Building Plans Include Eleven Projects

Three new balliinge are to be opened this fall. Albany atrac ture earns 80.04 will be one of the Hist school buildins by Saath lanstert Ohba. At Atrtenvitten the Ames-Tder High School hindlog Iheing completed at a coat of FSO. A two-room xride school in bela Galt for Carthage Township at Lollringe. A 2500 addition alag dy beme has on Jacksonvilla-Leimble Consolidated bool. About 225 teachers will remain in the county this year. Administrative heads and trustees are listed, with duties for the county school fund and teaching courses.

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Messenger to Skip Labor Day Publication

The Athens Messenger will not publish on Labor Day as the staff observes the national holiday. Newsroom operations pause nationwide with offices closed for the day and plans to resume the next business day.

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Crude surgery attempted on injured youths after Sierra avalanche

Four students were severely injured in a Sierra Nevada avalanche near Mineral King California. A mine foreman reportedly performed crude surgery to save lives as two youths were airlifted to a San Francisco hospital. The other two remained in critical condition as rescue efforts continued.

Sierra Nevada Mountains Foreman

Four Die in Tragic Home Incident as Family Perishes

In a grim house tragedy four people died when a family of a wife and three young children were found dead. Authorities described the incident as a fatal event at their residence with no immediate public danger reported. The victims include a spouse and the couple's three children.

Wet Weather Delays Labor Day Observances PDF

Weather forecast for Athens and surrounding areas notes scattered showers delaying Labor Day events. National Guard units stationed in the region prepare for return from Camp Atterbury while local officer William Gray wins the Portland police revolver match among 48 competitors.

Bogus Bills Richthicagnan Held on Counter Toting Charge

A suspect named Richthicagnan was detained after officers found counterfeit bills and charged with counterfeiting possession. The incident occurred in a city location, with authorities reporting the items seized and ongoing investigation.

Richthicagnan

How To Get Ahead Booklet Promises Financial Tips

The Athens Messenger promotes a booklet titled How To Get Ahead. It urges readers to draft budgets and track every dollar, framing it as essential for youth starting a new school year. The piece notes concerns about counterfeiting and mentions Chicago and Cook County police activity tied to the booklet’s claims.

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KILL S FATHER IN CHILLICOTHE

Harold Tre, 20, of Epringfald Township, was held on $1,000 bond on a manslaughter charge in the death of his father Sherman Trim, 46. He told officers the argument began when his father threatened his mother, and a quarrel led to the fatal shove.

Chillicothe Harold ‘Tre Epringfald Sherman Trim

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