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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1928

Page

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Wreck at Chauncey Athens Kills Ohio University Freshman

The Chauncey Athens crash on the Chauncey Athens Road killed Theodore Goodson a 20 year old Ohio University freshman from Chauncey and injured Charles A Kircher 22 also a student. Goodson died en route to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens and Kircher remained under care with a possible skull fracture but showing signs of recovery. The Ford roadster reportedly sped prior to overturning several times after crossing the railroad tracks.

Sheltering Arms Athens Chauncey-Athens Theodore Goodson Chauncey Charles. A. Kircher Charles P. Kircher Second Street Ohio University W. G. Danford Kircher Dantes Thatera Danford Goodson Er Achauer Lancaster Spital Good Wilson Ator B. F Main Street Lambda Chi Alpha Lodgy Tennessee Chauncey-Dover High School

Cities Plan Supreme Court appeal over Logan Gas valuation

In Columbus, cities plan to petition the Ohio Supreme Court in error to challenge the Public Utilities Commission ruling on Logan Gas Company property valuations. Marion's Grant Mouser disclosed the move after a secret meeting with city representatives to contest the overhead allowance increase of 200,000 dollars.

Logan Gas Company Ohio Supreme Court Columbus U.R Logan Gas’ Company Public Utilities Commission State Supreme Court Grant P. Mouser Marion Mouser Supreme Court H. R. Allensworth L.S. Wise Willard Kenneth P. Fox Bellevue James W. Miller Bucyrus M. D. Hughes Athens C. S Huffman Ashland Chance Dewald Crestline

Athens County Health Chief Warns Of Influenza Cases

Dr. J. M. Higgins county health commissioner warns of influenza cases in Athens County and urges precautions. He notes a wave spreading nationwide, advises indoor living, ventilation, light diet, and avoiding exposures. The Athens Messenger will publish epidemic updates. two Lindley Hall students are diagnosed with grip, not influenza.

Athens County J. M. Higgins Athens Doctor Higgins Athens Messenger Higgins Viola Fell Lindley Hall University Hospital Chicago A. H. Kegel Beloit Wis C. W. Andrews City Health Ofcer State Board of Health

Athens DeMolay to Lead Funeral for Seaman

Three brothers Herschel Newhall California Raymond Theron Pontiac Michigan and sister Ruth Hale Wellsville mourn the Navy Seaman. Funeral services at 1 pm Thursday in Chain Christian Church with DeMolay chapter of Athens presiding. Cemetery at Greenlawn Kircher. Seaman served with the University area last year. Auto crash details include a Ford roadster wreck with the top torn off and bent steering gear.

Herschel Newhall Cal Raymond Theron Pontiac Mich Ruth Hale Wellsville Sheltering Arms Hospital Nelpa Funeral DeMolay Chapter Athens Goodson Christian Church Ee Wee Greenlawn Kircher The Delta — Fraternity al Seneiee Setheaens Casaran

Studer Paroled From Ohio Penitentiary

Carl Studer of Canton, imprisoned on the Don R. Mellett murder case, was granted parole by the Ohio Board of Clemency effective January 2.

Studer Columbus Carl Studer Canton Don R. Mellett Ohio Board of Clemency

Five Prisoners Escape From Reformatory at Chillicothe

Five inmates fled the Federal Reformatory in Chillicothe last night, prompting guards to launch a search as authorities confirm the escape. Local officials say the escape was discovered today with details still developing.

Chillicothe Federal Reformatory

Mild influenza outbreak spreads through Ohio schools

Reports from Columbus indicate a state wide mild flu epidemic spreading slowly with limited severe cases. Forty five malignant cases exist, including incidents near Newcomerstown where schools closed. Weston high school shut, Deshler records fatalities and Weston reports over one hundred cases.

Columbus Ohio Newcomerstown Weston Grand Rapids Deshler

Bolivia Will Not Withdraw Delegates From Conference

Secretary Kellogg announced that Bolivia will keep its delegates at the Inter- American Conciliation Conference in Washington. The decision follows ongoing talks and maintains Bolivia’s participation in the discussions.

Bolivia Washington Kellogg

King undergoes lung drainage operation in London

London, Dec. 12. An operation was performed on the King today to relieve his condition. Pus was drained from his lung by puncturing it. The doctors said the procedure must be repeated. More hope was voiced than yesterday as the Prince of Wales sped home across France. A slight improvement noted in a morning bulletin was maintained. The minor operation followed a consultation of the King's physicians and was signed by all five doctors.

London Prince of Wales France

Committee Resurrects West Testimony in Interior Nomination Hearing

Roy O. West of Chicago, Republican leader, had his 1926 Chicago politics testimony read aloud by the Senate Public Lands Committee at the start of its inquiry into his nomination as secretary of interior. West defended himself in the open hearing as old statements were revived.

Washington U.P Roy O. West Chicago Senate Public Lands Committee West

Prince George Sails for New York to Reach Father

Prince George of England sailed from Hamilton Bermuda at 7 a.m. aboard the Durban for New York, en route to London to visit his ailing father. He will transfer to the Cunard liner Berengaria for the voyage from New York on Friday.

Prince George Hamilton Bermuda United Press Louisburg Prince George of England New York Durban London Cunard

Guard Train General Appointed Presi dent Elect Aide Recalled

Security tightens as an anarchist plot targets President-Elect Herbert Hoover. Police raid Belgrano outskirts uncover seven bombs and arms linking Manuel Scarzo and Ceferino Castro to explosives amid escalating precautions along the Trans Andean Railway from Chile to Argentina.

Buenos Aires Herbert Hoover Mr. Hoover Los Andes Chile Pampas Argentina Juan Vacarezza Hoover Sanvitienanes Tonton Belgrano Sacco-Vanzetti

England Values Peace With America

David Lloyd George told American newspaper reporters that Britain will not tolerate a serious dispute with the United States and that Anglo American friendship is vital. He noted unanimous public opinion against the Anglo-French pact and urged united work for peace.

London U.R David Lloyd George England United States Lloyd George Great Britain

Ohio Supreme Court orders funds review for 1928

The Ohio Supreme Court ordered the state Industrial Commission to certify to the state auditor that Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland hold enough reserve in the workmen compensation fund to last through 1928 and that these subdivisions be exempt from premium payments for that period.

Columbus U.P State Supreme Court Ohio Industrial Commission Cuyahoga County Cleveland

Crabtree Bound for Reds in 1929 Season

Nelsonville youth Estel Crabtree star outfielder and slugger for Oklahoma City in the Western League has been sold to the Cincinnati Reds of the National League. He will report to Reds spring training in 1929. Crabtree two years with Debeque in the Mississippi Valley League before joining Oklahoma City last season.

Nelsonville Estel Crabtree Oklahoma City Cincinnati Ri Reds Crabtree Debeque

Senate opens probing hearing on West nomination

Washington December 12 Congress faces a heavy day with Roy O West secretary of the interior appearing before the Senate Public Lands Committee in the old Teapot Dome room. Questions focus on his service as attorney for Samuel Insull and the Salt Creek royalty oil lease cancellation in 1922 to Harry F Sinclair. Other panels probe patronage funds, unemployment statistics, Interstate Commerce nominees, and Indian Bureau conduct.

Washington Congress Roy O. West Interior Senate West Public Lands Samuel Insull Salt Creek Harry F. Sinclair Teapot Dome Brookhart Committee Post Office Education and Labor Committee Interstate Commerce Committee Interstate Commerce Commissioners Indian Affairs Committee Indian Bureau

New Flu Cases Hit Forty Thousand in Week

Washington reports 40 860 new influenza cases in the week ending December 8 to the U S Public Health Service.

Washington U.R U. S. Public Health Service

Senate approves relief for storm regions stalled by delays

In Washington on December 12 the Senate adopted the Bingham relief resolution for hurricane aid to Porto Rico but was blocked by Senator Smith who urged extending relief to Southern states. Senator Trammell offered Florida relief. The House Insular Affairs Committee reported the Bingham Kiess bill authorizing about 12.5 million dollars for relief work.

Washington Senate Porto Rico Smith South Carolina Trammell Florida House Insular Affairs Committee

Commission Upheld In Bus Line Case

The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the Public Utilities Commission order revoking the Detroit Cincinnati Coach Line certificate. The court found the line violated intrastate operations rule and Ohio speed laws, raising questions over the commission’s authority over interstate lines.

Commission Columbus U.P Pub Utilities Commission Supreme Court

Deal Still On Cleveland Merger Talks Resume

Dec 42 report states merger negotiations between Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company and Inland Steel Company were resumed today.

Youngstown Sheet and Pube Company Inland Steel Company

Five University Students Tapped For Torch This Morning

Five Ohio University students were tapped for Torch at convocation in Ewing Auditorium. Hon orary members J. R. Johnston and Don Peden received recognition. John Wesley McBride and Alonzo Byers earned medals for top scholastic ratings, each carrying 17 hours with perfect grades.

Torch Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Harold Wagner Ralph Zahour Ralph Kircher Ralph Betts Clifford Moriarity J. R. Johnston Don Peden Department of Physical Education John Wesley McBride Alonzo Byers Lewis Terven Men's Union Robert Hatch Robert Young Glenn Albert Cole Lawrence Eblin Coleman Diehl Edward Sharp Everett Shimp Frank Danello Arthur Hughes Joseph McCullough Sigmund Rosenblum Eugene Cotter Harold! Ye Oh Edwards Umberto Palo Griffith Graham William Balbette Oo Todd Theta Chi Pi Epstién Mu William Balliette Commerce Delta Sigma Pi Professional Commerce Alpha Beta Chi John Klinder Byron King E. Franklin Stedman Harry Carmack James Householder Glenn Warner Dallas Farmer

Woman Seeks Lead Role in Ohio State Grange

Mt. Vernon, Dec. 12. Mrs. W. G. Vandenbark of Zanesville becomes the first woman to seek master of the Ohio State Grange. She faces C. A. Dyer of Columbus and Dean Alfred Vivian of Ohio State University as election prospects look even. The Grange will choose a 1929 convention city with Athens and Portsmouth bidding. retiring master is Harry A. Caton of Coshocton.

MT. Vernon U.P W. G. Vandenbark Zanesville Ohio State Grange Vandenbark C. A. Dyer Columbus Alfred Vivian College of Agriculture Ohio State University Grange Athens Portsmouth Harry A. Caton Coshocton

Gebhard Appointed State Bar Chairman by Court

The State Supreme Court appointed A. L. Gebhard of Bryan as chairman of the state bar examining committee and two other lawyers to assist in investigating Mayor J. C. Standen Lorain’s qualifications for the state bar exam. The actions were announced in Columbus on December 12.

Columbus State Supreme Court A. L. Gebhard of Bryan State Bar Examining Committee Gebhard J. C. Standen Lorain

Kiddies Party Planned Here by Y W C A Members

The annual Kiddies Party planned by local Y W C A members will be held Wednesday night the 16th from 7 to 9 in the Women’s Gymnasium. Marian Coe and Theora Bartholomew serve as co chairmen and student helpers will distribute invitations. Mrs W E Moler arranges for transportation and decorations are led by Mrs W B Bentley Mrs F W Reed and Mrs J C McClanahan.

Marian Coe Theora Bartholomew City Federation of Women's Clubs W. E. Moler W. B. Bentley F. W. Reed J. C. McClanahan E. E. Aumiller H. E. Benz

Shoot Hole in Armored Truck and Get Money

In Yonkers New York on December 12 two gunmen robbed a payroll armored truck escaping with about 104 500 dollars after wounding guard Adolph Kauter and patrolman Patrick O Keefe. They drilled a hole in the rear door, opened it and took two money parcels before fleeing in a second car.

Yonkers N. Y UPR Adolph Kauter Patrick O'Keefe O’keefe

Wesleyan Director Speaker On Teach Fulfilling Role

Dr. Hubert Nutt of Ohio Wesleyan University spoke to the local Kappa Delta Pi about the qualifications of a good teacher. He urged teachers to stimulate thought and live by their principles, with audience questions at the end.

Hubert Nutt Ohio Wesleyan University Kappa Delta Pi Nutt Irma E. Voigt

Epidemic Severity Grips Midwest as Governors Fall Ill

Influenza sweeps the Midwest with thousands of new cases in a day. Missouri and Kansas schools close. University of Missouri and Illinois report rising patient numbers. Chicago records deaths and warnings from officials as the epidemic advances nationwide.

Chicago U.2 Oregon Portland Arizona Arizona University Tucson Missouri Kansas University of Missouri At Columbia

Mrs Addie Norris Dies This Morning

Mrs Addie Davis Norris died at 10 o'clock this morning. Funeral services set for 2 o'clock Friday at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frank Gronea 4 Church Street. Burial will follow at West Union Street Cemetery. Other relatives include brother Jess Davis and sister Beatrice DeWeese of Chicago.

Addie Davis Norris Frank Gronea Church, Street West Union Street Jess Davis Athess Beatrice DeWeese Chicago

Heating guidance for home systems and insulation tips

The notice outlines steps for improving home heating efficiency. It emphasizes moisture control, proper nesting, and avoiding draft loss. It mentions a bureau bundling costs and aims to help households reduce heating expenses this season.

Nierenen Bureau

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