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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

10

Rebels within Auburn Prison Face First Degree Murder Charges

At Auburn Prison New York authorities announce all convicts involved in the uprising will be charged with first degree murder. Key figure Rev Donald Cleary aided mutineers during the siege as 300 National Guardsmen faced 15 barricaded convicts and 12 guards, with five inmates killed in the final assault.

Auburn N. Y U.R Albany Raymond Kiev Corrections Donald Cleary Holy Amity Church Jennings Steve Pawlak Buffalo

Chamber of Commerce to Elect Officers Wednesday

Blanks for the nomination of officers are mailed to members by A. M. Gill secretary. Election will be held Wednesday. The annual financial report shows a treasury balance of 372.56, total expenses 1.27, and dues income of 4 482.65.

Chamber of Commerce A. M. Gill Treasury Gill Hotel Berry

Daisy Shepherd Testifies as Wheeler Letter Box Becomes Clue

Daisy Shepherd admits raiding the Rhodes House kitchen during the Hogarth murder and identifies a blue note from Arthur Wheeler. She recalls Wheeler pressed her about funding a sewing machine gadget and confirms a Chicago call around midnight before the June 27 envelope discussion. The exchange, amid courtroom tension, hints Wheeler’s possible involvement.

Dundee Price Daisy Shepherd Arthur Wheeler Miss Shepherd Dr. Price Daisy Rhodes House Chicago Mr. Wheeler Mrs. Sharp Herbert S. Magnus

Slender Lines of Chic Pattern 1796

Pattern from The Athens Messenger highlights the 1796 trend for slender silhouettes in women’s fashion. The brief notes the style’s popularity and practical patterns for home sewing.

New Winter Fashion Book Pattern ad for 1796 model

Pattern offers a 1796 design with printed silk crepe on dark ground and beige silk pique trims. Sizes 36 to 46 priced 8 dollars to 46 dollars plus yardage notes and easy instructions. Order by mail to The Athens Messenger Pattern Dept in New York. 15 cents pattern, 10 cents with pattern.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 27Th St New York City

Radio WLW Dec 12 Evening Schedule Listings

A detailed hourly program lineup for WLW features multiple acts and segments. Notable entries include Five O clock Hawaiians Livestock Reports Musicale Benrus Time announcements Henry Thies Orchestra Weather forecast and Hotel Gibson Orchestra with a variety of bands and serials through midnight.

Cincinnati Club Orchestra Benrus Henry Thies Linton Chambers of Commerce Tony Lehn and Fink Serenade NBC Champion Sparkers Billikin Troupers Maxwell House Coffee Concrt Hollingsworth Hall Henry Fillmore Maids of Melody Los Amigos Latin America Hotel Gibson Orchestra Mansfield and Lee

Midweek Radio Schedule Highlights and Big Acts

WEAF presents a Black and Gold Room Orchestra program at 7 00 followed by a hymn sing. The 7 30 Coward Comfort Hour airs with Rudy Jallee. Seiberling Singers led by James Melton Wilfred Gienn and quartet perform at 9 00. Oliver Smith tenor features on Jack Frost Melody Moments at 9 30. Victor Hour at 10 00 and the National Opera Company with Flot on s Martha at 11 00. Hal Kemp’s Orchestra closes at 12 00.

WEAF Black and Gold Room Coward Rudy Jallee Seiberling James Melton Wilfred Gienn Jack Frost Oliver Smith Victor National Opera Company Floteon Martha Hal Kemp

Thursday radio schedule highlights NBC WJZ lineup

NBC WJZ airs Old Man Sunshine and children's songs at 6 00, Park Central Orchestra at 6 30, Amos n Andy at 7 00 and 11 30, John Erskine talk at 7 15, The 7 11s at 7 30, Lehn and Fink Serenaders at 8 00, Champion Sparkers at 8 20, Smith Brothers at 9 00, Maxwell Hour with Mendoza conducting at 9 30, Atwater Kent Dance Hour at 10 00, and Slumber Hour at 11 00 with Amos n Andy again at 11 30.

NBC WJZ Park Central Orchestra Amos Andy John Erskine Lehn Fink Sparkers Smith Brothers Maxwell Mendoza Ing Atwater Kent Amos ‘N

Evening concert and radio schedule at Paramount venue

A detailed night program lists performances by the Columbia Symphony Orchestra at 6:00 followed by Civic Repertory Co and Eva Le Gallienne at 6:30. Then orchestras, political talks, mystery features, Russian music, and national forum segments proceed hourly into midnight.

Columbia Symphony Orchestra Civic Repertory Co Eva LeGallienne Dance Levitow F. W. Wise the Columbians Sampavar

NBC Sunday evening network lineups and programs

The schedule lists 8 p.m. Rudy Vallee and others on NBC chain from WJZ to KDKA WRC WJR and WHAM the WEAF WRC WGY WWJ WHAS and WSAZ at 8 p.m 9 30 p.m. Concert Orchestra and NBC chain from WJZ to KYW KDKA WLW WJR WHAS 11 p.m. Grand opera NBC chain from WEAF to WRC WGR WTAM WWJ WHAS.

To. m Amos 'N' Andy NBC WJZ KDKA WRC WJR WHAM Rudy Vallee WEAF WGY WWJ WHAS WSAZ KYW WLW Grand Opera WGR WTAM

Grandfather Clock Tale Set for Seiberling Program

A grandfather clock whose ticking stopped with his death will be recounted in musical harmony by a male quartet as part of the Seiber ling program to be heard coast to coast Thursday at pm.

Seiberling

Melody Lane Presents Coward Comfort Music on NBC

The program of latest songs and dance hits from Melody Lane will be heard on the NBC system Thursday at 7 30 p m. The fanciful lineup features popular ballads and dance tunes.

Lane NBC

Radio Schedule highlights on WLW December Friday program list

A detailed, time marked lineup for WLW Friday December shows includes Morning Devotion, Crosley Woman's Hour, Farm Hour, Weather and River Reports, Walter Damrosch NBC, Hotel Gibson Orchestra, National Farm and Home Hour, town and country segments, various music hours, and late night programs from 6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with multiple NBC and WOR broadcasts.

WLW Dad Kershner Y. M Crosley Woman's Hour Nancy Harper Walter Damrosch NBC Eary and Daniels Fiddlers Gibson Orchestra National Farm and Home Hour Central States School of Her Sheila Woman's Radio Club Pacific Symphony Tea Time Livestock Report Musicale Lucky Sambo Dave Bernies WOR Bennus Uncle Don University of Cincinnati Tony Dixie Circus Triadors Dr Wisco Craddock Terry Heatrolatown Armstrong Quakers Armour Benrus Hal Crosley Burnt Corkers Hotel Gibson Orchestra Hotel ' N Orchestra Crosley Novelty Orchestra

Friday NEC Co Source at Weay 6 30

Black and Gold Room Orchestra performs at 6 30 with Raybestos Twins and Bernard and Billy Beard listed as performers in this local listings note.

NEC CO WEAY Black and Gold Room Orchestra Raybestos al Bernard Billy Beard

Evening radio schedule featuring acts and sketches

The lineup lists six to nine performances from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM including Smith Ballew's Orchestra, Amos and Andy, the Choristers Octet, Dixie Circus with Bob Sherwood, Triadors comedy sketch, Staff Recital, Famous Loves drama, and Interwoven Pair with Billy Jones and Ernie Hare. Musical acts and dramatic pieces occupy each half hour slot.

WJZ Smith Ballew Amos Andy Dixie Circus Bob Sherwood Billy Jones Ernie Hare

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights and Featured Acts

WABC broadcasts a full evening lineup from 6:15 closing market prices to 11:30 with Diverse acts. Specht and Littman orchestras lead, Romany Patteran Gypsy music and Howard Fashion Pirates follow. Curtis Institute Concert, Jan Garber and Ellington Cotton Club appear in the slate.

WABC Specht’s Orchestra Littman Romany Patteran Howard Fashion Pirates Brown-Bilt Footlights Eversharp Penmen True Story Hour Curtis Institute Jan Garber Lyman Ellington Cotton Club

Pomeroy House Sale Prompts Growth Plans at Bowman's Run

George Quadliff sold his house and small farm at Bowman's Run to John L. Blair who plans gas and oil development. Carlos Hartley of Steubenville signed papers releasing his claim. Local politics note Hughs says T. L. Wolfe will be recommended for postmaster at Ravenswood. Athens summons jurors for William Orr trial next Monday. Census enumerator talk stirs Meigs County as next year’s census nears. Basil Myers and Thelma King marry in a Dexter ceremony. Civil War veterans and wives to be entertained by the Daughters of the Union Veterans at their hall Friday evening with drum corps music by Middleport-Pomeroy. Local Christ Church art glass windows near completion on Lower Main Street to be viewed December 16. S. C. Cook house at Dexter being rebuilt by M. L. Vale et al after November 30 fire.

George Quadliff Bowman’s Run John L. Blair Carlos Hartley Steubenville Hughs Huntington T. L. Wolfe Ravenswood Athens William Orr Earl Hartung Chester Charles Gillis Joe Stiles Racine Meigs County Basil Myers Dexter Thelma Pomeroy Middleport-Pomeroy Church of Christ Main Street

Prison Riot Suppressed After Night of Violence

During the night and into day the mopping up continued with guards sweeping for concealed weapons and evidence of mutiny. A handful of insurgents remained at large, while knives pistols and even fermenting prune juice were found. Authorities said enough weapons existed to arm 160 or more.

Girl Dressed Like Man Charged With Forgery

Alice Stewart a 17 year old girl in Marietta county jail faces forgery charges after being arrested near Harriettsville by Constable A L Finch. She is to be arraigned in Juvenile Court before Judge Vleming for forging a $3.73 check endorsed and cashed at the Lower Salem Bank.

Marietta Alice Stewart Harriettsville A. L. Finch Vleming George W. Perkins Lower Salem Dr. Gautschi Matamoros

Strikers Mass at Central Illinois Mines Amid Rebel Union Strike

In Taylorville and near Springfield Illinois mobs gathered to stop mines from operating as authorities backed operators. Special deputies and National Guardsmen faced off at the Tovey Mine while Auburn Mine saw 500 workers blocked by a mass of pickets including two men and children.

Taylorville Ill URIK Hinois National Coal Miners’ Union Tovey Mine Here Auburn Mine Springfield

Miss Vera Lucas Injured In Two Car Collision

Vera Lucas of Vienna sustained a fractured skull crushed chest and two broken legs when hit by two autos at Twentieth Street and Murdoch Avenue in Parkersburg on Tuesday night She remained in critical condition at a local hospital.

Parkersburg W. Va Vera Lucas Vienna Twentieth Street Murdoch Avenue

Konjola Restores Health Says Youngstown Woman

Mrs Emma M Jones of 414 West Earl Avenue Youngstown Ohio reports severe stomach and liver illness before trying Konjola. Within two weeks she improved and a few bottles fully restored her health praising the medicine. Sold at Meere Drug Store in Athens and by local druggists.

Emma M. Jones West Earl Avenue Youngstown Ohio Konjola Athens Meree

Funeral services for Mrs Matilda Bowman in Sand Rock

Amesville dispatch reports funeral services for Mrs Matilda Bowman 84 at Sand Rock Church at 1 30 PM Friday instead of 6 PM as previously listed. She died early Wednesday at her daughter Mrs George Thompson's home in Sand Rock.

Amesville Matilda Bowman Sand Rock Messenger Bowman George Thompson

Tidal Wave Capsizes Boats Off Costa Caparica Beach

A tidal wave swept Costa Caparica Beach capsizing several fishing boats and causing damage. No further details on injuries or exact boat count were provided. Local authorities investigated the incident as a maritime mishap.

Lisbon U.R Costa Caparica Beach

Evangelist Wallace Frames Heaven as Reality at First Christian

Dr. Virgil Wilfred Wallace told a First Christian Church audience that modern materialism dulls awareness of the unseen world. He said time and space are relative and the world is a pin point in the universe, urging focus on eternal matters. He predicted a sermon on "The Church of Tomorrow" and reported 82 new members joined during evangelistic services.

Virgil Wilfred Wallace First Christian Church Dr Wallace Wallace Heaven Church of Tomorrow

Four Hundred Miles Added to State Highway System

Columbus reports the State Highway Department Advisory Committee plans to absorb four hundred miles of county and township roads into the state system within 15 days after a conference with Gov. Cooper and Highway Director Robert N. Waid. The specific roads are not listed. an official announcement is expected before the holidays as engineers compile data.

Columbus State Highway Department Cooper Robert N. Waid

Missionary Society Meets in Middleport

The King's Herald Junior Missionary Society gathered 16 members at 4 to 6 pm Tuesday at Anna Margaret Hayes on Locust Street. Miss Julia Miller led the lesson followed by games and contests. light refreshments were served by Mrs. Gilbert Hayes.

Pomeroy Stores Offer Toll Reimbursements For Shoppers

Several Pomeroy stores announce they will pay bridge tolls for holiday shoppers from West Virginia who spend a set amount on goods. Mrs. Margaret Meinhart, night operator at the Pomeroy Telephone Exchange, returns to work after a ten day illness absence. The Pomeroy High School athletic fund reports a balance of 405.51 dollars. David Phillips of Minersville, noted as Meigs County’s champion accordion player, is reported seriously ill. Mrs. Fred Longlotz is ill at her Main Street home.

Pomeroy West Virginia Margaret Meinhart Pomeroy Telephone Eixchange Pomeroy High School David Phillips Minersville Meigs County

First Southeastern Ohio tularemia case linked to rabbit handling

Marietta reports Noble County case of tularemia or rabbit fever, the first in the Southeast region. Dr. A G Sturgiss, health commissioner, confirms tests by Noble County doctors and state authorities in Columbus classify it as a genuine case contracted through handling rabbits and proper segregation is in place.

Marietta A. G. Sturgiss Heatth Washington County Nobie Guhity Grbio Noble Count Columibis

Ohio State Grange elects officers at conference close

Portsmouth December 12 1938 election of officers today ends the annual Ohio State Grange conference. Marion won the 1938 convention.

Portsmouth U.P Ohio State Grange Marion

Boy Killed by Playmate in Bandit's Game

Robert Dodaro aged 6 died after a companion shot him in the stomach during a "bandit's" game Monday night in Cleveland. The incident occurred as children played at an unspecified location. Police continued inquiries into the deadly youth-on-youth shooting.

Cleveland U.P Robert Dodaro

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C. of C Tom Rhodes RADIO Columbia Santa Claus Pierre Key Cities Service Orchestra CBS Sic Temple Hour—Dance Orchestra National Forum Washington Dream Boat Hotel Paramount Orchestra Lombardo Royal Canadians NBC CO King Youngstown Lady Emma M. Jones Fred Longlotz Searfs Style Shop Ec. Wu Noble County Grange Bar Coats the Fair Store Glouster Boston Nelsonville Knickers
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