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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
7
Columbus, Dec 22. Ohio Supreme Court rules that U S Supreme Court rulings do not strip state justices of liquor case authority if jurisdiction is not challenged. Mayors on straight salaries may still decide cases. habeas corpus appeals are not guaranteed release. Decision delays on other justice cases remain pending.
The Ohio State Teachers association plans a December 27 29 gathering in Columbus with a representative assembly on opening day. Delegates from Athens county include Alex Root The Viains M M Bryson Trimble and Clarence A Gillilan Coolville with alternates KE Gibson Rome Lertha McVay Albany and Flora May Stanton Luhrig. An all state chorus of about 1000 high school pupils is featured and several county schools may participate. Fifteen departmental programs will include national experts as speakers. Election of officers will follow.
Louis Vrancke and William Myers, marooned a week on West Sister Island in Maumee Bay, were rescued by a Toledo coast guard tug. Four men endured exhaustion and exposure after a gale swamped their fishing launch and sent the party to the island. Wells and Jorwin had set out Tuesday to aid them.
Mr and Mrs Joseph McGorn were arrested in Belfast for stealing merchandise which they sold to fund their wedding expenses.
New York December 22 Dr Charles Norris chief medical examiner of New York City issues ten rules for Christmas drinkers. He warns avoid promiscuous drinking excessive intake fast mixing drinks trusting bootleggers limiting water between drinks and driving after drinking. If sick eat mustard and call a doctor. Do not drink.
West Virginia merchants and the public react to the prohibition department ruling that bans all malt extracts and similar preparations starting January 1. Many blame a loophole allowing bakers and confectioners to continue selling the product, hindering enforcement of the no malt law.
William Homme operates the M Homme Wine Company in Sandusky and uses a floor trap to trap a thief after champagnes disappear. Police aid leads to capturing the culprit.
Seneca County farmers opposed the new corn borer control regulations at a meeting of the Seneca County Taxpayers' league in Tiffin. The league planned to appoint representatives to a state committee to travel to Washington in January to protest further funding for corn borer control.
A tri motor Ford plane carrying Mrs Lindbergh departed the army field at 3 00 am for Mexico City to spend Christmas with Charles Lindbergh Sr. in Brownsville Texas Mrs Lindbergh crossed the Mexican American border into Mexico minutes later heading toward Tampa on the final leg of the Mint route.
In Columbus on December 22 a report to State Auditor Tracy by State Examiner W. F. Brown says F. E. B. Melvin former treasurer of Lawrence county and his bondsmen owe the county 54 858 08 the shortfall at resignation six months ago. The deficit includes 44 812 89 in bank funds 6 883 20 in tax funds 3 060 07 in 1927 taxes and 510 for delinquent land advertising. Melvin forged certificates of deposit to mask the shortage and confessed upon evidence. He resigned and was bonded for 100 000.
A man and a woman were arrested in Massillon after an explosion shattered the C. H. Leindecker building in the business district. Both occupants were found uninjured on the fourth floor. Police could not determine the blast cause, initially suspecting a gas main leak.
Ohio state institutions plan Christmas spirit with special programs and menus for custodial and correctional wards. Hospitals will show films and offer decorations, cantatas, and chapel services. Warden Thames may deny convicts presents but arrange a special treat if allowed.
Chicago fathers, embarrassed on Christmas Eve, may hire professional Santas. The United States Santa Claus company offers fully fitted Santas of any size to arrive at private homes on Christmas Eve and distribute gifts. More than 169 orders have been received.
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