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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1927

Page

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Slayings tied to suspect The Fox in Marian Parker case

Police maintain Edward Hickman, 17, is The Fox and remains in Los Angeles as detectives press a citywide search. Witnesses identify portraits, a garage sighting ties him to gas and car pursuit, while a bloodied towel and fingerprint evidence bolster the conviction of Hickman as Marian Parker’s killer and motive is believed revenge against her father.

Los Angeles Calif UPR the Fox Edward Hickman Marian Parker Hickman Herman Cline Kansas City Arkansas Oklahoma Marian Jack Ward Ward Cline Fox Marjorie Walker Varkers Hikan

King and Davey to headline Fairfield Jackson Day banquet

Senator William H. King of Utah and Congressman Martin L. Davey of Ohio accepted invitations to be principal speakers at the Fairfield County Democratic club Jackson day banquet to be held in Lancaster on January 10.

Washington William H. King Utah Martin L. Davey Ohio Fairfield County Democratic Club Tancaster

Remus Jury Deliberates After Insanity Defense

The jury in the George Remus case retires after Judge Chester R. Shook rejects a verdict of absolute acquittal. He instructs the jury that an insanity defense may lead to a not guilty verdict, amid arguments over the alleged misconduct of Remus and his wife.

George Remus Chester R. Shook Remus Department of Justice Idefense Shook

Harding Funeral Update Plans for Memorial Vault Move

The bodies of former President Warren G. Harding and Mrs. Harding will be moved from a temporary vault to a new memorial sepulchre in Marion cemetery tomorrow. A semi private ceremony will be held with relatives and friends from Ohio. government attendance is not expected.

Marion U.R Warren G. Harding Ohio George T. Harding California Walter A. King Ashtabula King Trinity Baptist Church Harding War Department

Kingsford Smith and Pond Forced Landing at Mills Field

Capt Charles Kingsford Smith and Lt George Pond, attempting a world air record, were forced to land the Spirit of California at Mills Field San Francisco on December 20 due to gasoline exhaustion. They landed at 9 47 a m after a valiant effort to beat German aviators.

Mills Field San Francisco U.R Charles Kingsford- Smith George Pond J

Appeals Heard In Murder Case Of Canton Publisher

The Supreme court considered appeals for two defendants in the Don R. Mellett murder. Ben Rudner of Massillon seeks discharge claiming the second degree verdict was invalid. Henry W. Harter Canton prosecutor seeks reversal of the appellate court’s ruling that set aside Lengel’s conviction. Lengel free under bond after release from prison.

Columbus U.R Supreme Court Today Don R. Mellett Canton Ben Rudner Massillon Ohio Henry W. Harter Court of Appeals Sejanus A. Lengel Lengel

Ohio teachers urged sabbatical leave plan

Ohio teachers should receive sabbatical leaves after seven years of service with half pay, every ten years, to boost efficiency and broaden professional outlook. A special committee recommended this to the Ohio State Teachers association, which will review it at its annual convention in Columbus.

Ohio Ohio State Teachers’ Association The Association Boards of Education

Six Shots Heard as Woman Screams At Columbus Hotel

A man and his wife, Joe Wandling and wife Logan, were found shot to death in a Columbus hotel after a quarrel and a woman’s scream. Coroner suspects a murder suicicde. a 38 revolver lay near the bodies. Wandling, about 40, unemployed, had planned divorce and a move to Columbus for work.

Columbus Joe Wandling Logan Joseph Murphey Wandling Murphey P. R. Wandling Anton Furnace Haydenville

Logan Gas Concern Wins Temporary Lorain Rate Move

Lorain city council approved a four year gas rate ordinance by a 5 to 4 vote, setting a flat 55 cents per thousand feet for two years with rises after two and three years. Mayor Grall threatened a veto, calling the measure a compromise versus the five year franchise sought by Logan Gas.

Lorain O.R Logan Gas Company W. F. Grall

Swallows Poison, Dies in Leipsic

Clarence Daisy, 27, died here after swallowing poison last Saturday. Relatives offered no motive for the act.

Leipsic Clarence Daisy

Veteran pitcher Bullet Bush signs with Athletics

Bullet Joe Bush, known for his success with the Athletics and later stints with the Yankees Browns and Pirates, was signed by the Philadelphia Athletics to join their pitching staff.

Phillies Philadelphia Bullet Joe Bush Athletics Yankees Browns Pirates Philadelphia Athletics

Athens Messenger booklet teaches home plumbing basics

The Athens Messenger advertises a United States Government booklet on fixing frozen pipes leaks and other home plumbing problems with clear illustrations. The Information Bureau in Washington offers copies for four cents plus handling, helpful to homeowners when a plumber isn’t nearby.

Athens Messenger United States Washington Information Bureau SIM

Athens County Creates Master Commissioner Position

Wayne Wingett deputy sheriff of Athens County was appointed by the Common Pleas court to serve as master commissioner. He currently handles insolvency matters during the illness of Frank Roach the commissioner of insolvency and may act in insolvency cases during the absence of the commissioner.

Athens County Wayne Wingett Wingett Athens County Common Pleas Court Frank Roach

Truck Hit By Train At Wilkesville Crossing

Hamden December 20. Westbound passenger train No. 21 from New York to St. Louis struck a truck at Wilkesville crossing about 7 15 am. Driver Charles Bethel of Hamden suffered three broken ribs. The collision overturned the truck. the train ran late by over two hours. The crossing has no warning signs and Bethel failed to notice the oncoming train. This is the third vehicle struck at this crossing in the past year.

Hamden New York St. Louis Wilkesville Charles Bethel

Unemployed council members charged after disruption of city meeting

Six members led by Joseph Judson and Mrs Said Van Veen faced trial in Cleveland after a protest by 100 followers during a city council session. Police moved in as they demanded charity fund investigations and the mayor ruled the meeting could not be addressed without permission.

Cleveland U.P Joseph Judson Said van Veen John Boris Paul Consiglo Tom Bradley Frank Rosario Charity Fund Associated Charities Fred W. Thomas John Db. Marshall Welfare Committee van Veen Marshall Herman Hamlin William F. Zitzmann Judson Edwin D. Barry

No Member of Colony Will Witness Burial of King Benjamin Purnell

In Benton Harbor Michigan on December 20 1934 800 adherents of the House of David await the promised resurrection of King Benjamin Purnell who died of tuberculosis and will be buried tomorrow without witnesses in Crystal Springs cemetery beside his son Coy The widow Queen Mary remains convinced he will return despite his death Public routine continues as questions about a new ruler are met with silence from the cult members

Brother of Christ Purnell Mary Crystal Springs Coy Queen Mary Ben Kentucky Prince Mik” Mills Detroit Mills House of David

Explosion on Langley at San Diego Navy base

An explosion rocked the aircraft carrier Langley at the San Diego naval air station pier. Smoke rose from the vessel as a fire likely broke out aboard. Naval officials at North Island could not immediately determine the cause or extent of damage.

San Diego Calif Langley Naval Air Station Pier North Island

Mrs Coolidge and Santa Secretly Plan White House Christmas

Advance agents of Santa Claus have visited the White House and learned a closely guarded secret. Mrs Coolidge and Saint Nick know what the President will receive for Christmas while the rest of the family awaits John Coolidge’s return from Amherst College. The White House mail will be opened only for personal friends and Mrs Coolidge will decorate a Christmas tree for the President and family as in countless American homes.

Mrs. Coolidge Saint Nick Capitol Hunt Clement, JR United Press Washington Santa Claus White House Pennsylvania Avenue President Coolidge Ward John Amherst College

Submarine 8 4 Rescue Effort Delayed By Rough Seas

Deep sea divers wait as rough waters hinder the James M Burke salvage team off Wood End Cape Cod. Signals from trapped 8 4 crew show life and consciousness, with a crew plea for oxygen, while Falcon and Monarch tugs coordinate at Race Point.

Boyd Lewis James M. Burke Wood End Cape Cod Mass U.R Graham Newell Fitch Falcon Race Point Nt Fitch

Railroads object to grade crossing elimination on Route 31

The Hocking Valley railroad and Scioto Valley Traction were ordered to file briefs by January 16 outlining objections to removing the grade crossing on state route 31, the Columbus Lan caster road crossing the tracks in Fairfield county. Officials from the railroads and Fairfield county attended the conference with state highway director George F. Schlesinger.

Columbus U.P Hocking Valley Railroad Sciote Valley Traction Company George F

Britten Labels Navy Reform Proposals Costly

Representative Britten tells the House Naval Affairs Committee Rear Admiral Meerader seeks navy economy costing a billion dollars. He accuses extravagance and inefficiency but admits figures were not provided to back the charges. Magruder pressed closely as the debate centers on naval reform.

Britten Reform Committee Washington Thomas P. Meerader Navy Department House Naval Affairs Magruder Tareuga Ale

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Continent Dan Campbell Davey Paul W. White Cincinnati Hardings Valiant Supreme Court Lengel and Rudner Ohio Association Ing A. Z. Blair Portsmouth Betty Wandlings Logan Gas Concern Crederic Director Information Bureau Common Pleas Court King Ben AAG Colony Benton Harbor, Mich Benjamin Purnell Lazarus
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