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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1929

Page

2

Nelsonville Pastor McCorkle Visits Middleport Dinner

McCorkle of Nelsonville, former pastor of the local Church of Christ, visited Middleport Friday as a guest of Miss Etta Gaskit and her brother. They discuss his departure from Nelsonville for Nashville Tennessee and his forthcoming pastorate in that city’s Christian churches.

Middleport McCorkle Nelsonville Etta Gaskit McCortle Tia Hvist Nastville Tenn McCorkin C. B Forest Fremont Davgher Vesta Neru McCoy Florence Washburn J. OC. Fisher Cincinnati A. McGullsugh Roy Clevekind Haymond Ombrer Ralph Freelier McCubsugh Carl Gilmore Ermimnia Oweiss Gallipolis Tay Tucsius Mise Bila Miller Geoerge Russett Crooksville Sue Moore Otto Stantey McMulan Thespia Harvey Musses Wisi Vee Lemley Zanesvilly Ace Melay GH Britton Pathe Jeu Sybil McCoy Mary Neynolds Ona Betty Lou W Wilson Dust Nutting Canton Holiays Betty Michi Lana Jenkins Kenneth Guinther Sara Carter Lether Hospital Gwinther Naomi Owens

Ohio Secretary Brown Aims For Record State Revenues

Columbus notes show Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown expects year end receipts to top last year at about 14 million dollars from corpora tion and automobile licenses with 6 million to be distributed to eight counties. Office expenses may run about 475 thousand as the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and election officer duties keep staff busy.

Columbus Clarence J. Brown Brown Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Whisky delivery shifts daytime arrival in Pomeroy

A local report says a truckload of Canadian whisky arrived in Pomeroy and was delivered to customers along the river edge. The Bourbon and Old Rye brands were sold during the day for the first time, with other cargoes delivered late at night to consumers.

Pomeroy

Wales to resume Africa hunting trip next Friday

London reports the Prince of Wales will resume his Africa hunting journey, interrupted over a year ago when he traveled 1,250 miles to aid his ailing father. He sails from Southampton aboard the Kenilworth Castle to Cape Town, then travels inland toward Dodoma, fulfilling a royal promise to return.

London Princes of Wales Africa Southampton Kenilworth Castle Cape Town Enterprise Dar-Es-Salaam Dodoma Iinland Mient

Gambling War Continues Amid Riviera Clash

In Frange, December 75, the gambling war rages on with syndicates clashing across the Riviera. The season’s top winner is said to be George Wakefeld of Wakefield fame as play drives heavy losses. The bank reported 4,000,000 Cranes moved from the 11,000,000 played amid the upheaval.

Nice Frange Urbha Riviera Ate George PL Wakefeld New York London

Ambulance Behind In Wreck Injures Two Near Washington

Pomeroy reports a serious motor wreck as an ambulance returning from Dayton to a wartime veteran’s home struck a lap in the road near Washington D. C. A car at high speed struck a lap, the girl’s arm hit the wheel and the driver lost control. Three men in the ambulance aided the injured and took them to a hospital.

Pomeroy J. M. Weldon Dayton Salliers Washington D. H Fhe Goth Nattles Tie Nanae Tally Aminones Washington D. 4 Chyde Watta Terman Wolfe Mr. Weldon Racine Nad

Beer Baron One Up On Our Uncle Sam

In Chicago on December 28 Terry Pruggan known as Beer Baron and rooded overlord, cleared a major tax bill by selling his estate at auction for 46000 dollars after the government offered the property. The sale reportedly left Pruggan as the purchaser, with proceeds approximating 176000 dollars.

Sam Chicago Terry Pruggan United States Tody Wowius Urugian Hinmself

Offer of $50,000 for Pacific flight bid shown

Officials in Cleveland and Wilmington report a $50,000 offer tied to a planned flight over the Pacific. The article notes charges against two Clinton County officials and mentions a repeat plane, a tracking contractor Wave, and preparations for a Monday appearance as authorities pursue further action amid ongoing legal and procurement discussions.

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Fourth National Convention Opens at Labor Lyceum

Eagor Depesse meets Pittsburghs as the fourth national convention of the International Labor Defense opens tomorrow at the Labor Lyceum in Pittsburgh. A mass meeting will precede the formal opening of the sessions.

Pittsburgs U.R— Cie International Labor Defense Ue Labor Lyceum

Defense plea fails in UVEPROST murder case

Albert Teat, 65, is to be sentenced next Thursday for the killing of his daughter's husband, after a four hour quarrel with Drew Cherkasky, 35. Teat pleaded self defense, but a jury found him guilty of second degree murder.

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Two Women Found Dead in Pennsylvania Hotel Room

New York police and Boston authorities investigate the deaths of two women registered as Mrs Catherine Smith and Mrs Drefus in the Pennsylvania Hotel. Police consider suicide by poison though a medical examiner cites mouth wash as the apparent source of death.

New York iWotel Pennsylvania Catherine Smith Dresfus Bose Boston

Burglary Trial Ends with Lawson Guilty Verdict

In Meigs County court, Dennis Lawson was found guilty of burglary with related larceny charges after a weeklong trial. Witnesses described the Waldross Sons Store robbery and items found near his home. Lloyd Roush and Walter Toush testified, detailing stolen clothing and a wool coat linked to the crime. Lawson denied complicity, claiming Roush fabricated testimonies. Sentencing postponed to county jail awaiting further proceedings.

Lawson Lye Sentenge Laiyson Waldross Sons Rocine Walter Toush Sy Cousty Lainson Winniegs Roush Croas Armaments of Council Van

Hartley & Bennett Shoe Store Christmas Gift Mystery

Dec 23 at POMERGY Hartley & Bennett Shoe Store gave a man a Christmas gift of 40 dollars to honor a bank deposit. Capt Jarry Bennett notes a law against cashing bad checks before it passed had few such cases. since then several larger bad checks have been processed, highlighting a trend of defying the new law.

Pomergy Hartley & Bennett Shoe Store Oho Bank Minator Sabacdty Jarry Bennett

New School Ready for Dedication in December

Dec 30 dedication of the new Rieshwu-Butlou High School rida, a modern structure favorable for district pupils. Numerous local residents and families are noted as visiting or traveling, with multiple names tied to Christmas and holiday visits, illnesses, and social events.

Riethwu-Butlou H High School Rida

Seek Bandits in Kentucky Hills

Brigadier General H. H. Denhardt led state troops rushed to Smiths Grove Kentucky to assist hundreds of armed farmers seeking to capture bandits who robbed a bank at Gobland Kentucky and hired the bank president. The episode drew wide attention as locals protected interests and security actions unfolded.

H. H. Denhardt Smith's Grove Gubland Bak Umeniiuset Wis Uno Nave fanoUsjos Flord Collins

Rock threat at Pomeroy Middleport road end

In Pomeroy on December 23 a rock at the edge of the new concrete highway between Pomeroy and Middleport threatens the street. Wet weather drives the rock toward the road and mud covers the highway. The rock weighs many tons and engineers urge blasting it into pieces and removing smaller rocks to protect the new road.

Pomeroy Cole Crete Middleport

Girl Bandits Kill Corporal Daw and Wound Private Moort

In New Castle Pa a trio of bandits, one a girl, shot down Corporal Frady Daw and wounded Private Ernest Moort on the State Highway Sulre to stop them. The fugitives fled through Buller and were rumored seen near Northern Jackson as search efforts continued.

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Russians Set Arctic Rescue for Lost Aviators

Moscow reports a Soviet airplane expedition under the Red Sea Rescue will search Arctic skies for Captain Car Bers Fielson as soon as the sun rises above Cape North. The mission follows the Lilvngitle Tialiy disaster and aims to locate the missing aviator. Count Michael Warotyi sails for New York aboard the George Washington to seek a passport.

Moscow Beta Arctic Car Bers Fielson Cape North America PAHIS Nec Michael Warotyi Hun Han New York

Bessie Love Denies Marriage Will Halt Career

Malion picture stars familiar to movie fans paraded at St James Episcopal Church last night. Bessie Love, bride of William Balting, announced she would not permit marriage to interfere with her career. After a brief honeymoon she will return to Hollywood studios.

St. James Episcopal Church Bessie Love Willam Balting Pasadena Ruesis

Two Million More Cars On Road In 1928 Report

New York reports twenty twenty eight motor vehicle registrations show a national rise with New York leading, California second, Illinois third, and a total around thirteen and a half million. Florida shows one of the smallest totals.

New York United States Automatica Astof Sailes Empire Strakes Californis Clemsyiegs Yeu Heine Florida Fesson

Agreement Reached On Postwar German Payments

Dec 25 agreement between Germany and the United States ends six weeks of talks. The pact covers Germany payments for the Army of Occupation and the mixed claims commission addressing losses suffered by U S citizens during the war.

Germany Amd United States Tone Army of Occupation

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