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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1930

Page

2

Election Law Debate as Lawmakers Examine Candidates

Pomeroy February discussion among county politicians and potential candidates on a new Ohio law mandating immediate free replies to candidate-related newspaper statements. The law, Section 4785-199, imposes penalties up to one thousand dollars per offense for publishers who fail to print replies in the next issue. Also notes January car and truck sales in the county: 22 new cars and five trucks.

Pomeroy Nells County Ohio Peyson Autos Pomeroy Clerk of Courts

Tragic Fate of Aged Woman Shocks Ottawa County

In Holland Ontario County, an elderly woman, 70 year old Hetil Mulder, perished after her husband Nicholas Mulder, an Asa farmer, left for a post boy ride and failed to return. She searched for him, found him collapsed in the snow, and fought to reach the house with help from others. Despite efforts to save her, she died from exposure.

Holland Mich Ottawa County Nicholas Mulder Asa Molland Hthel Bas Romesn Mulder Wanyin

Federal Dry Agent Sentenced to Prison in Milwaukee

BENJANA G. Tinke and Lenny Strawn, former federal probation agents, were sentenced to three years in prison and fined 2000 for accepting tribes to aid bootleg operations. Tinke appeared via St Paul connections while serving probation duties. Strawn faced four counts.

Milwaured Wis Benjana G. Tinke Lenny Strawn Hoottespers Finke St. Paul Strawn

EyrI Party Incident Report From Little America Expedition

In Leipsic on February 1 a boy named Quin A. Bieckbern was shot by a mother who mistook him for a prowler. He was rushed to a Lima hospital in serious condition after the gunshot wound.

T. T. Biseh Hie Quin A. Bieckbern America Drotaer Leipsic U.al

Paul Galmer Quarantined As Smallpox Case Reported

Paul Jenney Galmer is said to have smallpox and is quarantined at home in Midpleport. His family of several persons and a 18 month old baby are isolated. Health officers ordered the quarantine.

Paul Galmer Midpleport Paul Jenney Galmer Rophin Galmer

Man shoots dog after poultry theft sparks village case

In Milddieport a Nelson confronts a chicken thief rumor and guard gunfire. The encounter leads to the death of a hound while townsfolk recount a grisly chain of events surrounding missing birds and a supposed murder by the dog’s owner.

Berenguer Plans Civilian Government in Spain

In the wake of Primo de Rivera's fall Yamaso Berenguer becomes premier and vows to restore the constitution reestablish parliament and name only civilian ministers to his cabinet. The move marks a shift away from dictatorship toward civilian rule in Spain.

Primo da Vivera Spain Yamaso Berenguer Hiparch Pol Hilicut Berenguer Andér

Prisoner Tries Suicide in County Jail Cell

In Pomeroy Clarence Metstriey, jailed on a non support charge, tried to end his life by pounding his head against the cell wall three times. Other inmates stopped him and he was revived. He claimed he was being persecuted and requested support from his mother in Steubenville.

Metstriey Li Ty Steubenville

Dog that killed boy put down by wardens in Pomeroy

POMEROY Feb 1 Henry Seld enable, Pomeroy County dog warden, killed the German shepherd after it attacked 14 year old Marlin Dare while selling papers. The dog, owned by Mrs Wilma Lager, had a sentimental value and had belonged to her husband. The warden vowed to kill dogs that threaten people or animals in the future.

Pomeroy Henry Seldenable Megs County Marlin Daret Wilma Lager Seidehable Doss Persoar Dors

Children Host Valentine Party for Miss Mabel's Birthday

A group of young guests celebrated Miss Mabel's birthday with a Valentine party at the home of Aunt Mrs Herman Thelin in Meddelport on February 1. Decorations centered on red and white with chocolate hearts as favors, and refreshments were served as the children enjoyed various activities.

Mabel i Hamilton Herman Qhlinger Beulah Lez Smith Josephine Americk Janet Hecar Eloise Flowers Dorothy Nell Stewart Mareetla Cunningham Virgials Magus Altley Louise Limna Allen Marie E

Guess to Atlanta Columbus Dwight Harriton Sentenced

Dwight Harriton, 61, a minor participant in a crime ring, faced federal authorities after being located by officials. He was to be moved to serve a federal sentence following the legal proceedings and next steps.

Atlanta Columbis Dwight Harriton Sears Ft Mollings Ohio

Married Couples Highlight Pomeroy Event in 1900s

A Pomeroy wedding notice reports Kel nest ILetie of Kinayga and a teacher of Gailisten, Texas, obtaining a license to wed. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend William Moonekhans of Peace Taungelieat Church in early February.

Pomeroy Tub Kinayga Sadeess Gailisten Tesas Ter William Moonekhans Peace Taungelieat Chianch

Tragedy at Sea: Fourteen Men Lost near Menton

A Gulf of Mexico collision sank the tugboat K. Coney near Menton Texas on February 1 10. The Saline Towing Company of Fort Worth says fourteen crewmen perished with the vessel and details remain unclear as rescuers search the Gulf waters.

Menton Buayvmont Tex

Youngest Member of Congress Turns 26 in Hectic Year

A garbled photo caption notes Fred S. Hartley of New Jersey at 26, labeled the baby of Congress, beside Charles Manley Stedman of North Carolina who is 58. The blurb links Hartley as a war veteran amid a list of long-serving lawmakers.

Oltest Fred S. Hartley New Jerey Jim Jtanya le Cangrand Charles Manley Stedman Noth Caurelina Stedmain Ther Daanth Congress

Enemies of Gang Warfare Slain Near His Home

Chicago investigators report the assassination of Julius Rosenheim, a Chicago Crime Commission investigator, near his residence. Gunmen fired from an automobile using pistols as the vehicle sped away, a tactic linked to gang warfare. J. Loesch, former head of the crime commission, did not deny drastic action to curb the underworld violence.

Chicago Julius Rosenheim Chicago Crime Commission Cox Kilers Trougk J. Loesch le Tre Commission Acton Chicare

Thornton Named Pomeroy Judge on Rural Commission

In Pomeroy on February 1 judge VW Crow appointed a new member to the Soldiers' Relief Commission. Sharston joins the board along with Mrs. Virgie Bartley and Hartley to replace HW Mew Cla in health retirement. Appointment runs through January 1, 1930. The commission may meet soon to discuss requests and duties.

Pomeroy VW Crow Sharston Aurodedd Legion Clain Tuppera Plains Virgie Bartley Ant Cy 4“ Hartley Thornton

DIES IN THE WEST CIRCULATE PAPER FOR POSTMASTER

Alice Morgan 92 dies at daughter Beatrice Storgun Allery Wasco California January 22 taught school in Pomeroy and Middleport later moved to Cincinnati and New York spent last ten years with daughter in California. Meigs County notes include births and anniversaries. vegetable school to be held in Baptist Church Racing February 18. wedding anniversary for George and Ma Thomas. Knights of Pythias plans musical remedy at Walipomeroy. Salph Chimore considered for Pom eroy postmaster. Florence Smith also a candidate.

Pomeroy Alice. Morgan Beatrice Storgun Allery Wasco Cal Meigs County Nial Maguire J Bradbury George Thoma Onker Sill Tedford Township Clark R. G Webster Pomera Salph Chimore Pomteros Florence Smith Inres

Shot at basketball game leaves coach dead in Blanton

Ernest Bard 28 of Stanton Absh School allegedly shot during a melee after a student refused a request. Police report a gun was drawn at the gym gate and the coach was shot in the head. Byrd and Young Burr are named in initial accounts as witnesses or participants.

Blanton

Mrs Selby Dies In Enisprisy Home Visit

Mrs Esther Viola Selby of Pomeroy died at her son John Selby’s home in Enisprisy after a long illness. Survived by her son Sami Selby of Rutland Towns, funeral services to be held at Enterprise U. Church Monday afternoon at 2 o clock.

McCarty New Salem Enterprise Mendas Pomeroy Esther Viola Selby John Selby Enis'prisy Momeray Seto Fondas Mehr Bisedes Angler Son Sami Selby Rutland Enterprise U. Wi

Couple Honored With Miscellaneous Shower

A miscellaneous shower was held for Mr and Mrs A Raselel in Gallipolis near the ice plant. Relatives and friends attended, sharing gifts and good wishes as the couple adjusts to married life after recent planning and arrangements.

Witr Dirs. A. Raselel Mipoleport A. Ruschin Marri Aga Gallipolis Hein

Memorial Notice From Chet Township Obituary

Fragmentary obituary notice records a death on Friday in Chet Township. It mentions survivors including a husband and children, and a burial planned at Hood Cemetery. Names and details are partial and obscured in the OCR.

Ree Vite Terst Ter Silneers Chet Vrs Achteenfield

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