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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1929

Page

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Prohibition Enforcement Commission Sets Recommendations

President's Commission on Law Enforcement completed recommendations on administration reorganization and faster court handling of liquor cases. They will be submitted to Congress via a joint committee, with potential shifts of enforcement activities to the Department of Justice and expanded court facilities.

President's Commission Washington Sec Tate Enforcement George W. Wickersham Prohibition Congress Ust Congressional Hoover Spperated Wickershaw Withers Merrment National Commission On Lew Observancs and Enforcement Oda Congress Commeston Caneress Wickersham Law Enforcement Commission Department of Justicy

Temperance Drill in Schools Faces Local Opposition

In Cleveland a statewide temperance drill for school children drew resistance from DA Jones, the superintendent, who said the plan is unnecessary. Critics warn opposition may spread to other cities as the program opens with songs and readings about self control and dangers of drinking.

Clevelana Ohio Wemans Christ and Temperance Union Todas D A Jones Cleveland Henever Thase Healy Temperance Hiro Catton Charles Star

Athens Messenger 1929 30 Game Laws Offered

The Athens Messenger advertises the 1929 30 Game Laws booklet from its Washington Bureau. The pamphlet outlines state provisions on licenses season possession sale and export of game. Copies distributed for readers to understanding and compliance.

The Athens Messenger Washington

Fragmentary Name Story from Unknown Page

An OCR fragment mentions names and terms without clear context. It lists blurred references such as veseges Blout and cece epeceue with scattered words like Slain and serene. The passage lacks identifiable events, dates, or locations to form a coherent news item.

Three Words To Guide Industry Adopt Adapt Improve

A British prince urges Americans to adopt adapt and improve as the keynote to national progress. The article notes US railroad and auto sectors lag behind and must embrace learning daily. Continued on Page 4.

United States

New York Receives Conscience Check for Restitution

Morris S Tremaine of New York announced receipt of a six thousand dollar conscience payment the largest ever given in the state. The cashier's check from Chase National Bank arrived by mail with a printed note claiming the funds belonged to the state Ireland on restitution, mis-spelled as restitalion.

Albart New York State Morris S ‘Trenmase Chase National Bank of New York City Tutralo Ireland Tremaine

WARTS SEARCHING PARTY RINGTORN IN SECRET PLANS

Secretary Wilburlag requested Governor Cor of Magho to enlist a Soviet party of about 64 scientists and explorers for the miners in the American Rinters Len Encicon and Carol Borland.

Ringtorn Tuterlor Wilburlag Cor Magho American Rinters Len Encicon Carol Borland

Local News Index Highlights Naval Panel and City Updates

A fragmented page listing shows several items across sections: Tate on a naval panel in Longor and enforcement commission plans for Feoir. Pomeroy Hen Hens local and wire news. Glouster Crauncey district notes. Nelsonville society and civic items. Meavennet daily page 8 inland ports news. state and district briefs in Page 9. Shakeup in Dry Rang near Lao ghon Drive. Messenger territory pages 2, 7, 3 and continued notes. automobile and store ads. Ford exercise mentions. community news across Pages 7 and S. a serialized Messenger novel and radio program notices. markets and work on Page 3. Ames Bern school building and ship at Little Hocking noted.

Tate Longor Nlance Law Enforcement Commission Feoir Conuitiona Hocking Pomeroy Cesedger Tage Pibens City Society Nelsonville Pape Glouster Crauncey Nena Wuenh Meavennet Comina Ports Staté Am Distritt Beton Loran Evenia Laoghon Drive Pathews Messenger Automobile News Dixon Ford Myssenger Lassie

Old Man's Cave Transformed Into Beauty Spot

Logan report details winter ice brightening Old Man's Cave gorge with colored lights and new viewpoints. Rangers note visitors few at present, but the scene now offers a striking view across the gorge from multiple arches. Traffic from Logan via Togun is possible, while stream levels ease with winter.

Logan Starr Old Man's Cave Rangers Itvichiex Tee Cayetna Old Mans Togun Reichley Wohl Ton Dats

World’s Oldest Human Seen in China by Finders Exhibit

Report on a claimed discovery of the world’s oldest human ancestor in China. Researchers, including Canadian anatomist Davideng Winch, examined remains near Peiping and publicized the find at Rackefith Geolomea Survey HQ. The find sparked debate on ancient human development and skull analysis.

China O. Blss Unitet Press Tlidping Pam Chought Withy Jon Peiping Ie Rackefith P Chinege Geolome A Prench Chinens Ogallerad Ang Ida Aoeeve Woods Pete Davideng Winch Jodas Meir

Hunt for Baby Taken From Crib At Home

A nationwide search by local residents and Scouts scoured woods along a river for Evelyn Tatrita Greene, missing after vanishing from her home. A blanket found on a river bank raised hopes but offered no clues. The mother insists the child was kidnapped in revenge. Nearby, four rum runners allegedly jumped from boats to evade a border patrol pursuit on the Detroit River.

Ion la Dee Dppa Tammany Citizeond Mov Bogye Walasa Evelyn Tatrita Greene Witep-wedd-aldah Orly Ure Tmediam Detroit Tey Walters Detroit River Cract

Collier’s Sues Vesver For Damages Over Magazine Article

In United States District Court in Denver, W McClonall former district prohibition administrator sues Collier’s Weekly and William G Shepherd publisher over a December 2 1928 issue article alleging misstatements about bootleg operations and relations in Colorado. The suit seeks damages of 4166 6. The article reportedly claimed about 2000 bootleg operations in Denver and referenced a Sugar Moon brand.

Vesver Colo. der Artis Sugar Moon McClonall District Prohibition Eat Unitokatures Colliers Weekly Willim G Sherherd St Ut Priter Artile Boot-1 Denver Colorado Train

Name Revealed TOGAN December 28 Stalk Case Details

During property appraisal officers found papers in the possession of Weidas of Em wel Worganthalyr naming Routel Gaudin and others. Judge J Te Winn presided as the court issued warrants and testimonies described assets and a counterfeit or forged document alleged in the Germany related case. Marganth ver wag a for subil of Germany. Observers noted more than 34,008 in money and valuables recovered.

Togan Src Weidas Worganthalyr Gaudin Hla Hamong Oseterst Dasa Ifsers Baad Eee Easton Co J Te Uurik Marganth Germany Wien Marganthaler

House Hag Not Planned in Western Republicana Scene

A fragmented dispatch discusses political factions in the Western Republicana area. Mentions Senile, Lepres aeaAne Gagne, and a Hematltlogy note amid unspecified gatherings. Observers question the purpose of a proposed public convention and the influence of ongoing party alignments.

Ted Weatera Republicana Tose Lepres aeaAne Davies

Classifieds offer diverse items and services for all

An ad fragment highlights services and items for sale including a horse weighing around 1400 pounds, a purebred feracy id for 40 dollars, and a razor strapper for 485 dollars. It mentions sharpening blades and general miscellaneous classifieds.

Love Finds A Way On Honeymoon Mixup

Fragmented OCR text shows names Gene and Tixie and mentions a honeymoon mishap and wedding context with unclear dates. The piece reads like wedding or couple notes, but key facts are garbled and many proper names are uncertain. The readable bits imply a light romance theme with a humorous disruption.

Gene Tixie Flappy

Drifted Snow in Chicago Stops Trade and Promptly Bites Street Traffic

Fragments describe drifting snow in Chicago hindering business as buyers fear slushy streets. Text is garbled but suggests weather conditions impacting markets and daily operations. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.

Chicago

Wilson Foundation Awards League Prize in New York

The Wilson Foundation announced a prize of 25 to the League of Nations for works honoring veterans. A memorial near the Woodie Wilton building will use funds to fund a doorway and a commemorative stone for a giant monument project in Genes Lon.

New York Dee Wilton League of Nations

Plas Plata Mlegnc Chicago Reports Major Merger

A tentative merger deal valued at 250 million pounds is being negotiated today between a Chicago based firm and related entities including Pullman Incorporated and the Pullman War and Moree tucturing Company. The agreement aims to unite operations across Europe and South America under a single corporate structure.

Chicago Pullman Incorporated Pullan Europes South Americas

Prospects Brighten as Hocking Valley Mines Rebound

In Athens County the Chamber of Commerce reports improving finances and tax payments, with buyers shifting to luxury goods. Secretary Gut cites renewed purchasing and a natural industry readjustment, while Secretary Cole expects dairying to bolster farmer prospects amid coal sector recovery in the Hocking Valley.

Dusitead Hochins Valley Nt Guth Athens Chamber of Commerce Yiela Althoult Gut Hocking Valley Juxurke Mir Gill Athens County Tcensurer Sab Pesmi

Birds Hit Plane Over Paris In Dense Seagull Assault

A passenger plane flying toward Paris from Tec 23 was struck by a flock of seagulls over the English Channel. The crew could not dodge the birds but managed a safe landing after the birds damaged the aircraft. Five passengers were aboard the craft during the incident.

Paris English Channel Ite Basia U.P Lindbergh William H. Peters Tularemta Ford Belwan Valen Jlate

Detroit Mayor Denies Fier Ta’ Visit Rumor

Detroit city officials say Mayor denies a visit by Colonel 14 amid rumors of a planned meeting in the city. The report notes no confirmation from the office and cites unnamed sources hinting at a possible stopover during a broader trip.

Detroit Colonel 14

Guardsmen to Face Charge in Downey Death

A Downey incident leads to charges against guardsmen after a death linked to alleged misconduct. The district attorney and state authorities anticipate warrants and a transfer to federal court as prosecutors pursue the case. Proceedings hinge on the timing and legality of the warrants.

Downey Templeton Crh Tisttiet Moore

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