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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1926

Page

7

McDermott Trial Details Kascholk Testimony on Editor Killing Plot

Canton dispatch reports Pat McDermott urged ally Steve Kascholk to join a conspiracy to kill a newspaper editor. Kascholk recounts travel to Massillon and Cleveland with McDermott to meet co-defendants and hide evidence while police seek proof of a broader plot. The judge overruled a defense motion to bar Kascholk’s testimony.

Steve Kascholk Pat Kascholk Canton U.P Pat McDermott Don R. Mellett Childwood Nanty-Glo Pag Dermott McDermott Mellett BE. W. Diehl Homer Durand Kaschoik C. B. McClintock Ben Rudner Louis Mazer Massilon Ohio Rudner Mazer

Social Notes Chauncey Co E to Meet

Members of the Christian Endeavor society of the First Christian church will hold their monthly business meeting Thursday evening at the home of Miss Lucy Nye on Converse Street. Miss Florave Brewer, president, will lead the business session and Miss Gaile Figgins chairs the program committee. A pot luck supper will follow.

Dinner Guests Honor Mrs Leys Family From Thimmes

Mr and Mrs John Ley entertained at dinner Sunday with Mrs Leys mother and sisters Mrs Charles Bye, Mrs Mildred Thimmes, Catherine Bye Ruth Anna Mary Bonnie Thimmes, and Ralph Eugene Ferreil as guests.

John Ley Mrs. Ley Charles Bye Mildred Thimmes Catherine Bye Ruth Anna Mary Bonnie Thimmes Ralph Eugene Ferreil

Entertains Guests at Syracuse Street Home

Mr and Mrs H A Tipton and their son Paul of The Plains were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mrs Robert Warner and Mrs Lillie Boling on Syracuse street in this city.

H. A. Tipton and Paul The Plains Robert Warner Lillie Boling Syracuse Street

Local residents afoot during weekend visits

Marie Morgan and Louie Spielman returned to Chauncey from Lancaster where they were employed and are at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan. Mrs Agnes Carsey of Chauncey has been visiting friends in Athens. Lewis Donaldson of Chauncey spent Sunday at Sand Ridge. Mrs W J Hines returned from a Columbus visit with Miseiste Worden and Mrs Sheldon Watkins. Mrs Wiley Ryan of Chauncey and her sister Miss Milde Huddy of Haydenville visited their aunt Mrs Roy Pendercrass Monday.

Marie Morgan Louie Spielman Chauncey Lancaster Henry Morgan Agnes Carsey Athens Lewis Donaldson Sand Ridge W. J. Hines Columbus Mise Iste Worden Sheldon Watkins Wiley Ryan Milde Huddy Haydenville Roy Pendercrass

Co-eds Stricken With Poisoning At Heidelberg College

Nine Heidelberg college coeds were stricken with ptomaine poisoning after eating chicken salad but returned to classes. None were believed seriously ill. Margeret Alspach of Bluffton Ind though who collapsed yesterday attended today.

Tiffin Heidelberg College Margaret Alspach Bluffton Ind

Woman Struck by Auto Leaves Mrs Bratton Severely Cut

Mrs Mabel Bratton of Athens suffered severe cuts after being struck by a car driven by Edward L Pross a Chillicothe student last night as she crossed Union street in front of the post office with her two children. Six university students were said to be in the automobile. Spectators reported the driver swerved to avoid the children. She was treated by Dr Hoyt Larch then taken to the homes of James Watson and John Bodkins before planned recovery.

Mabel Bratton Athens Edward L. Pross Chillicothe Bratton Hoyt Larch James Watson West State Street John Bodkins

Commissioners Pay More Than $5 909 To Sheep Owners

County commissioners paid more than 5 000 to farmers for sheep killed or maimed by dogs this year. Total sheep losses reached 4 856.50 with 116 claims. witnesses received 205. Waterloo township led with 1 352 across 23 claims, Alexander 722.50 across 16, and Canaan 682 across 20. Trimble and York townships had no claims.

Robert P. Tompkins Mr. Tompkins Waterloos Township Alexander Township Canaan Township Trimble York

Trade Papers Vital Says Publicity Director

Sherman Perry of American Rolling Mills Middletown outlined how trade papers aid modern marketing and how publicity can be newsworthy without dumping data. He highlighted motion pictures in marketing, spoke at the Athens Rotary, Kiwanis, and Commerce Club events, and planned a 7:30 pm address on national advertising to boost consumer demand.

Sherman Perry American Rolling Mills Company Middletown Fine Arts Perry Mr. Perry Rotary Club Kine Arts Kiwanis Club Athens Rotary Club Commerce Club Ohio University

Senator Frazier Back In Fold After Conference Action

Senator Frazier an Independent Republican from North Dakota is restored to the Republican fold. He is placed second on the Indian Affairs Committee and will chair it after March 4. The Republican conference confirmed the action by unanimous consent. Senator Gould of Maine drew assignments to commerce District of Columbia manufactures and public buildings.

Washington U.R Frazier North Dakota Senate Gould Maine Commerce District of Columbia Manufactures Public Buildings

Steamers Freed From Fog in New York Harbor

The sun broke through morning fog lifting eddies around New York Harbor as eight trans Atlantic liners and about twenty freighters were released from a misty confinement that had held them for about thirty hours.

New York

Child Dancer Dies After Brief Dance in Glencoe

Convalescent 12 year old Hielen Fletcher collapsed and died after a short dance with her brother in Glencoe Illinois. The tragedy occurred following a long illness and stuns the local community.

Glencoe Hielen Fletcher

Three Treadways Arrested After Central Line Incident

New Lexington December 14 Three brothers Robert Irus and Herbert Treadway were jailed after an alleged attack on New York Central special police officer R J Hott. Hott had tried to mediate a dispute to prevent the brothers from roughing Harry Stoneburner. A wrench struck Hott and in the scuffle he drew his pistol and placed the trio in custody.

New Lexington A.r—Robert Irus Herbert Treadway R. J. Hott New York Central Railroad Hott Harry Stoneburner Stoneburner Treadways

Hearing and light effects on memory topic discussed

Dean Wor cester of Ohio University will speak to the Psychology club in Cutler Hall at 7 tonight on how hearing and vision influence memory. He cites Journal of Educational Psychology work showing auditory learning can match or exceed visual learning in retention.

Dean A. Worcester Ohio University Psychology Club Cutler Hall Dr. Worcester Ohio State University Journal of Educationl Psychology Worcester

Charge teachers beat schoolboy in Cleveland drill

Three Collinwood high school instructors faced questioning for beating Aldino Fratianno 13 after smoking a cigarette. The incident was postponed until tomorrow by police prosecutor D H Lorienzo as superintendent Jones and the school board denounced corporal punishment though saying it might be used in isolated cases.

Clveland Collinwood Aldino Fratianno D. H. Lorienzo Jones Columbus U.R W. J. Hagenah

Spinsters Live Longer Than Married Women or Bachelors

A medical authority reports that spinster women tend to outlive married women and bachelors, suggesting longevity benefits linked to single status. The finding contrasts by gender and relationship status within historical health observations.

Sinclair Lawyers Move to Quash Teapot Dome Indictment

Harry M. Sinclair's counsel files in the District of Columbia Supreme Court a motion to quash the conspiracy indictment tied to the Teapot Dome oil lease case. Attorney George F. Hoover seeks Friday argument as Fall and Sinclair face arraignment.

Washington United Press Harry VF. Sinclair Albert B. Fall Teapot Dome George F. Hoover Sinclair District of Columbia Supreme Court Fall Ek. L. Doheny Hoover Fell

Valentino Estate Sale Attracts Hollywood Fans

Hollywood dec 14 police report Valentino estate valued at about 1 million dollars goes on sale. Fans crowd the hall of art to view antique furniture art treasures and a yacht. Pola Negri plans to bid on a portrait and the famous original bracelet with two ounces of platinum is expected to fetch high bids.

Hollywood Cal UPX Rudolph Valentino Erties Mine Shiek Malentino Cabal

Mentha Pepsin Promises Relief for Indigestion

All You Who Hav Indigestion offer from Cline's Pharmacy touts Mentha Pepsin as a universal cure. The ad claims a strong stomach with no distress after meals and promises relief from gas, breath issues, and other stomach ailments.

Dave Scans Pharmacy Co

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