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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1929
Page
1
President and Mrs. Hoover plan a homey White House Christmas with two decorated trees and a party for Cabinet and White House staff children. Allan Hoover returns from Harvard for a modest dinner, as cards flood the White House and workmen decorate ornate offices.
Athens County farmers organize the Athens County Dairy Tuberculosis League to eradicate tubercular cattle. They seek a 2500 appropriation from county commissioners to fund area cattle testing with state and federal aid. If approved, township directors will gather petition supports for matching funds and buyers will prefer milk from healthy cows.
The recount case of E. C. Woodworth against Robert and Wood, heard in Athens, was continued after attorney R. A. Mack of Gallipolis fell ill. Six student witnesses testified but could not identify their voting precincts, all naming Athens as their future home. Witnesses included Harold King, Ohio University, Zanesville. William J. Jones, New Straitsville. Ralph Jones, Caldwell. Homer Blackwin, Albany. G. A. Phillips, Gallipolis. Francis Idot, Erie, Pa.
Chauncey, Henry and William were born to Mr and Mrs Shields, marked with labels to distinguish them. Each baby weighed five pounds and looked alike, aiding their mother in identifying them. The couple supports a large family of twelve children with two sets of twins among them.
Athens residents spread goodwill by delivering nearly 100 food baskets, clothing, and toys to needy families in Athens and surrounding areas. The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Salvation Army organized the effort with Red Cross assistance.
Arthur Brisbane comments on the railroad economy and public justice noting mixed signals as Stalin is described as iron, and a man hanged but seen as a saint by some. The piece blends political opinion with provocative contrasts.
The Interstate Commerce Commission proposes twenty one rail systems to cover the nation. It argues for one government managed system with top railroad managers, funded by the state, compensating original private owners.
The text argues that the government is not honest or capable in running railways while praising Canada’s government for doing so successfully. It asserts Canada’s system is better, implying American or local government ineptness.
The text argues for extensive railroad combinations to cut overhead and waste. With government guarantees of profits and authority to set charges, railroads would cut management costs and grow highly profitable. Investors should select stocks carefully.
In a San Francisco call bulletin the death of filmmaker William Desmond Taylor is linked to ex Governor Friend Richardson. An actress allegedly killed him but no indictment followed and the case remains unresolved. The piece notes murder carries danger mainly for the victim.
The New York scene reports Santa visiting a hospital bed where 13 year old Louis Babakidis, recovering from six weeks of broken bones, receives a tin airplane from Santa. A nurse confirms the visitor’s identity as Al Smith, prompting a lighthearted exchange about the tree.
Herbert Ray 32 and his city dump truck plunged through Lake Eries ice while dumping snow at the lake front. Police located the wreck with grappling hooks and cables as heavy cracking drew rescuers to a gapping hole.
Washington reports Secretary Lawrence Richey hunted in Virginia woods and returned with two turkeys weighing 19 and 26 pounds for President Hoover’s Christmas dinner. The secretary’s gift is expected to take the place of honor on Christmas Day.
Police chiefs in Windsor Walkerville East Windsor Sandwich and Riverside instruct officers to apply a golden rule toward celebrants on the Detroit River border during the holidays. From now until January 2 officers should refrain from arresting those who appear intoxicated unless necessary and instead aid intoxicated revelers to reach their homes.
Columbus December 24 Crews cleared state highways to enable travel over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house for Christmas. Officials said major roads should be passable by late today with all snow equipment in use. Some stalls occurred but no serious accidents were reported.
In San Rosa California Percy Walker a 45 year old Christian Science practitioner faced court on a charge of trying to stab Peter Larsen 72 with a Civil War cavalry saber He said the quarrel over a 875 payment for services to Larsen s daughter led to the dispute Larsen claimed the saber grazed his clothing Walker denied lunging at him saying the weapon was used in self defense
Chicago coroner's jury links Fred Burke to the Valentine’s Day garage massacre and the St Joseph policeman killing. Investigators found two sub machine guns and trace Burke to Moran gang crimes. Underworld sources say Burke was killed in Clyde Ohio during an attempted robbery.
Frank Norris aged 63 died on the City Hall steps from a heart attack, per coroner M Cherrington. Police report no foul play suspected. Local authorities say Norris had no known illness and the incident occurred in broad daylight on December 24.
Steubenville December 24 Ray M Galbraith 47 Smithfield faces first degree murder charges after he shot Edith Morocco 28 a store clerk over a wage dispute. The incident occurred in his store and has prompted an investigation by local authorities.
An official survey shows France still has about 3 200 000 horses in 1918, similar to 1913. After war losses farmers revived horse breeding, rejecting tractors, and supplying better horse flesh industry with earlier slaughter for tender meat.
John Sydell of Cincinnati will be released at midnight after six years of a 10 to 25 year term for the Nash party roll robbery in Cincinnati in 1922. Governor Cooper commuted the sentence to enable the parole by the Board of Clemency.
Miss Bethalhare of Waco Texas and Flomer R Eakin of Cleveland were wed long distance as Justice Aubrey Morris of Waco performed the ceremony over an extension telephone. The couple spoke their vows remotely while miles apart.
New York December 24. Brokerage house workers receive the largest Christmas bonus ever distributed by Wall Street, led by Peter T. McDermott & Company. Bonuses reach up to 100 percent for old employees, with many banks paying 8 to 10 percent and total estimates ranging from 250.9 million to 690 million dollars amid record 1929 trading.
BERKELEY Calif Dec 24 UP The world famous tennis star now called the former Helen Willa planned a Christmas cruise in Southern waters with her husband Frederick Moody Jr. The newlyweds left after the wedding at Clement's Chapel, slipping into the tennis player's parents limousine and then switching to the bride's car to drive south.
Windlay Dec 21 authorities sought Arthur Burkhart of Fostoria aged 23 as alleged partner of Abbey Fleming 18 in the Vanlue Banking Company holdup last Tuesday which netted 526 dollars.
Columbus reports new rail gear worth 7.8 million will join Hocking Valley tracks in 1930. The fleet includes 23 freight engines 15 switch engines 1 565 gondola cars and four coaches. Officials say the upgrade signals a strong year for the road and its Chase Peake and Ohio lines with a total program of 42.6 million dollars for locomotives freight cars and other rolling stock.
Washington December 24 The Soviet Government was informally asked to aid in finding aviators Ben Eieon and Carl Barland missing for weeks off the Siberian coast. Wilbur sent a direct note to Moscow and two other requests went to Soviet ships nearby. Stefansson, Arctic explorer, had urged Interior Department co operation in the search after the men vanished November 9 while attempting to rescue a steamer trapped in ice.
Night club and waterfront liquor purveyors report dull business as stock market concerns and holiday restraint push New York toward sobriety. Many say crowds have chosen the wagon for Christmas, with less revelry than usual.
Mr and Mrs Ben Roberta Ath ens announce the birth of a son at Sheltering Arms Hospital Sunday night Mr and Mrs John Jagers Ath ens are the parents of a son born Tuesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital
Miss Virgene Brill former University student and Megsene gger staff member married Monday night in Jonesboro Arkansas to Charles U Robinson county farm agent for the district. The ceremony was at Robert E Cochran's home, editor of the bride’s paper. Mrs. Robinson is daughter of Dow Brill of Stewart.
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