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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1927

Page

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Hickman appeals to American youth to live straight

William Edward Hickman, accused murderer, appeals to U S youths to imitate his case and be honest. He tells young men and college students to see crime as a path to money without work and urges respect for the law and self control as the path to happiness.

Cleton Ore Aeeco William Edward Hickman Marian Parker United States Cas Ife Charles Whadall Pengicton West Coast America Parker Sen Lfe Willian Edward Hickman

Winter Meeting Plans For Ohio Teachers Held In Columbus

Final plats drafted for the mid winter meeting of the Ohio State Teachers association to be held Tuesday through Thursday. Over 3 000 teachers expected to attend with nationally known speakers. Convention features include a general program representative assembly sessions and department meetings an all state high school chorus to perform. Merry Christmas. Grocer found dead at New Lexington home Leo Penrod 52 Brooksville located dead yesterday at his home.

Columbus Tier Ohio State Teachers' Association Representative Assembly New Lexington Leo Penrod Brooksville

No Athens Messenger edition on Christmas Holiday

No edition of the Athens Messenger will appear Monday December 26 due to the Christmas holiday. This notice informs Messenger staff across the district that the day of rest falls on Christmas and is observed the following day as customary.

Athens

No Fireworks Prohibition Enforcement Stays Steady

Washington December 24. Assistant Secretary Lowman says the governments prohibition program will be sound and business like with no spectacular campaigns. He states enforcement next year will rely on diligent, conscientious work, not drives, and needs another year as a test before any method change.

Washington W.A Sistant Treasury Lowman Lowman

Plan To Outlaw War Would Be Given Extension

Senator Borah proposed extending a prewar treaty idea to outlaw war among the United States and France and 10 other leading nations. He argued the United States could not strike a separate pact with France that it would not offer to Britain Germany Japan Italy. The plan would require all major powers to join or risk broader objections.

Washington Borah Senate Foreign Relations’ Committee Gool Griand United States France Wrange Great Britain Germany Japan Taly Towappr

Christmas Without Snow Is Forecast From Washington

The forecast predicts a snowless Christmas across most Mississippi states with overcast skies tonight and Sunday. Light snows fell in the plains states and upper lake region earlier, but no significant accumulation is expected tomorrow.

Washington Mississippi Plains States Lower Lake Region New England

Wilbur's Navy Plan Seen As Indefinite By Congress

Washington December 21 U R officials report Congress will order construction to start now and run until completion. Speaker Longworth says Wilbur's 800 million dollar plan for 71 ships is indefinite and unsatisfactory. Columbus Ohio December 24 a former London Ontario doctor jailed in Cleveland was pardoned by Governor Danahey after penitentiary recommen dations citing imminent danger to life.

Washington Congress Longworth House Secreta Wilbir Columbus Bee Charles Walsh London Ontario Cleveland Ohio

Athens Receives Christmas Gift Ward at Sheltering Arms

The City of Athens gains a charity ward at Sheltering Arms Hospital funded by a $340,000 annual income and $1,000 in new furnishings. Mrs. T. Sh. Biddle provided the gift, with Mrs. Charles Breinig announcing it. The ward opens January 1 with modern air steel furniture and two beds, chairs, and decor planned.

Messenger Hildren Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles Breinig T. Sh. Biddle Park Place Ling White Grass Columbis Jind Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Winslow Drapocries Biddle Cirsk

Whisky laden plane crashes near Akron field

A biplane carrying liquor reportedly valued at 2000 to 3000 dollars fell near the Akron flying field during an attempted landing. Pilot was missing. nearby residents and Sheriff investigated. Salvage and ram-traffic concerns tied to seized cargo and ongoing anti-smuggling patrols were noted. Christmas Eve marriage of Charles Vaughn and Isabel Waldeck reported.

Akron Flying Field Washington Puensing Mgnate Canada Christias Orun Pang Une Arre Pal Avelare Charles Lowe Pelies Sheri Jacob Baliinger Akron Jong Fyi Robert Buri Dee Vice LPL Ininayy Wilbur Con Cheveland Burri Charles Vaughn Mollister Isabel Waldeck Glouster Reve Chatley First Christian Church

Second Fatality Reported In Ashland Collision

Ashland reports a second fatal accident when Carlton Majoy aged 16 of Mansfield died after being pinned between his truck and a sedan driven by Mrs Clifford Shreffler. Marey died in a year after the collision. Frances Sarkit, 22, of Ashland was killed when struck by an express train.

Ashland Carlton Majoy Mansfield Clifford Shreffler Marey Frances Sarkit Ash Eric

Obscure Farmer Shapes Farm Relief Bill in Congress

Edwin MckKnight, a Medina North Dakota farmer, writes a bill introduced by Senator Borah to establish a Federal Agricultural Corporation. It would finance operations by a sales tax on basic farm commodities, lend to co operatives, purchase surplus crops, and supervise distribution under federal oversight.

Congress Borah Senate Federal Agricultural Corporation Washington Dev Edwin MckKnight York McKnight Idaho Medina Phe Senate Committee On Agriculture America Farmer

Elks Bring Christmas Dinner to Hundreds of Homes

Athena Lodge of Elks delivered food boxes to hundreds of families, containing meat, fruit, and staples. Needy households with little warmth or furniture welcomed the gifts as Santa-like visitors arrived, prompting grateful reactions and questions from children about Santa Claus.

ELKS Santa Ay V Ledel Boden Athena Lodge of Elks Athens

Red-coated Flapper Bandit Arrested With Husband in Cincinnati

Mrs Helen Jones a 16 year old Norwood bride and her 21 year old husband Howard were arrested in Cincinnati. The woman known as the Red-coated Flapper Bandit said they turned to crime due to low earnings of 20 dollars a week. </analysis>

Weather outlook notes rains or snows through year end

The weather bureau outlined December 26 to 31 for the Ohio Valley with periods of rain or snow on multiple days and moderate temperatures, with a midweek cold spell. A separate report from Martins Ferry cites a theater fire at the Wastime Theater causing about 50,000 dollars in damage.

Washington U.P Weather Bureau Ohio Valley Martins Ferry Dee Wastime

Fire at Blair Sharshall Mine Near Shawnee

Nelsonville mine rescue responded to a fire at the Blair Sharshall mine near Shawnee. Firefighters and inspectors reported the blaze started in a room intended for a distillery where two large stills were removed.

Nelsonville Dee Bho Blair Sharshall Shawnee Isaac Vaughn Noah Andrews Thomas Richards Rar Baker

Bank Robbers In Santa Suit Leader Held After Hold Up

Captain Tom Hickman of the rangers said capture was near after the First National Bank robbery in Wic Texas. Louis Davis was caught. others named participated. The robbers wore Santa Claus costumes entering the bank. One robber was killed in a firefight. several wounded. Loot totaled $12,000 in currency and $8,000 in non negotiable securities recovered. Two young girls used as shields during the escape in an automobile.

Tex Tom Hickman Rangers Pang Louis Davis Claus Cystame Belford Davia Amda

Grayson Airplane Seven Hours Overdue on Atlantic Flight

A Sikorsky amphibian named The Dawn carrying Mrs. Fran fees Wilson Grayson and three men left New York and went silent after dusk. By 2 PM it was seven hours overdue with no radio signals detected along the North Atlantic from Massachusetts to Newfoundland, prompting anxiety in Hamblor Grady area.

Hanbor Grad N Atlantic Franfees Wilson Grayson New York North Atlantic Massachusetts Maine Nova Scotia Newfoundland Roosevelt Field

Will Would Sell Some Real Papers Concerning Mexico

A Los Angeles area ad from a reader seeks to sell Mexican documents mostly pictures. Items include bullfight images with names Sam and Uncle Sam and a cartoon suggesting intervention. The note mentions a congressman and asks for railroad fare and expenses for investigations.

Will Mexico Bly Hills Cal Sam Uncle U. S Will Roasns

Hickman Ahead of Trial Eyes Mob Fear and Reward

Hickman, 19, remains defiant on Marian Parker kidnapping case as he prepares to return to Los Angeles for trial. He questions mob action and names Tom Gurdane and Buck Lieuallen as the only men who deserve the reward. Detectives uncover new fingerprints at the Bellevue apartment, possibly from a woman, while Keyes presses for a thorough examination before the case proceeds.

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