Founders Day PTA Observance to Feature Dr Charters
Athens to host Founders Day of the Parent Teacher Association with a 2 45 PM address by Dr Jessie A Charters of Ohio State University on child education. A round table discussion will follow under Mrs Milo Kimball with district leaders and school officials attending luncheon for parental education.
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Parent- Teacher Association
Athens
Jessie A. Charters
Ohio State University
A. F. Hixson
Charters
Milo Kimball
Kimball
Dr. Charters
O. C. Bird
Central School
Mra
H. R. McVay
Oril Carpenter
Mary Ward
Esther Dunham
Prudence Stevens
Rufus Putnam
O. D. Morrison
L. H. Smith
East Side
Ruth McMeen
8. J. Scott
Music Hall
Pr. Arlitt
University of Cincinnati
Mothers’ Traine Center Association
Mball
Bill Would Cut the Limit on Payments
In Columbus on Feb 14 a House bill introduced by Rep C R Bummers Lorain County seeks to eliminate the five year limit on county ditch assessments. The measure aims to shorten or remove mandated repayment periods.
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Columbis
U.P
C. R. Bummers
Lorain County
Right Mixture Here The Right Mixture Here
An automotive classified ad in the Messenger led to a fast sale. Moler Auto Sales placed a listing for a used Whippet roadster and sold it the same day to a new owner. Buyers were urged to call 412-W or 0243 in Nelsonville to place ads.
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Messenger
Moler Auto Sales
Nelsonville
Moonshine Theft Case Sparks Local Arrests
Henry VanMeter accused Fred Williams of stealing a gallon of moonshine, leading to VanMeter’s arrest on liquor possession charges. VanMeter appeared before Justice French, admitted possessing the corn, and paid a $100 fine plus costs. Williams faces a hearing in French’s court after pleading not guilty. VanMeter arranged bail and was released, Williams remains jailed.
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Pomeroy
Henry VanMeter
Fred Williams
VanMeter
Justice French
Williams
French
VanMater
Senate group favors state police in Ohio
The Ohio Senate committee on organization of state government recommended passage of a bill to create a state police division under the Commerce Department. The force would serve rural areas, require governor approval for labor disputes, and not operate in cities lacking police conflicts. The panel also backed driver licenses with $1 for owners and 25 cents for family drivers, with license revocation for serious violations and minor exams for those under 18 requiring parental consent.
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Columbus
Senate Committee On
State Department of Commerce
maran-Aechislaf Pallee
Senate Committee On Organization of State Government
Thumb Jerking Bill Recommended Today
Columbus February 14 The House Committee on Motor Vehicles recommended passage of the Johnson thumb Jerking bill. It would relieve motorists and aviators not operating for hire from liability for injuries to passengers except in cases of willful carelessness or negligence.
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Columbus
U.R
House Committee On Motor Vehicles
Woman Kills Self in Toledo After Beauty Shop Visit
Louise K Lanceto a 38 year old woman shot and killed herself in Toledo after visiting a beauty shop. Friends said she had been in ill health.
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Self
Toledo
Louise K. Lanceto
Simpson's Chicago empire to rival giants in one building
Chicago reports record retail leadership as James Simpson of Marshall Field and Company racks up over one hundred million in yearly retail sales and plans four new Chicago branches. A massive building north of the Chicago River will house four million square feet of floor space with rail links and docks to the Great Lakes, housing wholesale operations under one roof.
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James Simpson
Marshall Field and Company
Marshall Field
Chicago
New York
Sears Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
New York Boroughs
Simpson
Chicago River
Great Lakes
Salvation Army erects new West Union Street chapel in Athens
Excavation started for Salvation Army Home and Headquarters on the Jack Grim estate West Union Street with Frank Rose as contractor. Building Committee members Frank S Roach L W Roberts and Carl H Beasley oversee plans while funds hinge on a $5000 loan and a hoped for dedication drive to raise more.
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Salvation Army
Jack Grim
West Union Street
Frank Rose
Rose
The
Frank S. Roach
L. W. Roberts
Carl H. Beasley
Benton
Cincinnati
C. E. Bates
Athens County Building and Loan Company
Athens
National Salvation Army
Mutual Home and, Savings Association
Athens County Building and Loan Association
Frank 8. Roach
South College Street
Canvaase
House to criminalize possession of malt for home brew
A bill to be introduced by Rep. F. Willard Piper of Bethesda Belmont County would make possession of malt or malt syrup for home brew an offense punishable by a fine between 50 and 200 dollars.
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Columbus
F. Willard Piper
Bethesda
Belmont County
Miss Anne Morrow Engaged To Charles A Lindbergh
Miss Anne Morrow 22 daughter of Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow becomes engaged to Col Charles A. Lindbergh. The couple met in Mexico City during Lindberghs goodwill flight and the engagement ends rumors of a match with her sister Elizabeth.
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Anne Spencer Morrow
Dwight W. Morrow
Charles A. Lindbergh
Birdman
Lindbergh
Miss Morrow
Mexico City
Ambassador Morrow
Mexico
Anne Morrow
Elisabeth Morrow
Bride of Twelve Hours Loses Sixth Mate and $1400
Mrs. Virginia Richards of Youngstown sought her sixth husband after a brief Akron wedding to Edward Richards. She gave him 1400 dollars to hold, but he disappeared the next day. She vows to find him.
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Youngstown
U.P
Virginia Richards
Mrs. Richards
Edward
Bill Aims to Improve Rabbit Hunter Safety in Ohio
In Columbus a licensed rabbit hunter was killed after being mistaken for a squirrel. The incident involved John Smith of Bexley and prompted a bill by Rep Horace E C Rowe to require visible license number tags on hunters.
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Columbus
U.R
Statehouse
John Smith
Bexley
Ohio
General Assembly
Horace E. C. Rowe
Holmes County
House of Representatives
Mellon Names Sum Needed for Dry Men
Secretary Mellon announced the Treasury has prepared a supplemental estimate of 2,570,000 for elemental estimate and will submit to the House Appropriations Committee. The extra appropriation is asked in response to a House committee request for the additional funds the Treasury could use in this fiscal year.
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Washington
U.P
Mellon
Treasury
House
Fire Fatality Shocks Madison County Family
RBSACA Madison County O Feb 14 Amos Lohr 30 was burned to death today and three other family members narrowly escaped when kerosene used to start a fire exploded causing the tragedy.
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Rbsaca
Madison County
Amos Lohr
Capital Labor Argue Measure Before House
In Columbus on February 14 the House Judiciary Committee held four hours of debate on the Yellow Dog Labor Bill. Labor supporters urged passage with a worker protest gallery, while opponents warned the bill would create a closed union shop and blamed unions for Ohio mine conditions.
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Columbus
House Judiciary Committee
Labor
Ohio
R. A. Trefflinger
Mardis bill on Ohio coal rail rate delayed by committee
The Mardis bill to fix intrastate coal transport rates was called unworkable by J W Herrold Public Utilities Commission rates supervisor. The House Utilities Committee postponed action after a hearing last night scheduling another hearing next Wednesday.
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Columbus
Ohio
J. W. Herrold
Public Utilities Commission
House Utilities Committee
Train kills driver near SclotovVille in tragic wreck
Portsmouth February 14. Robert Watkins 55 a truck driver for Indian Refining Company was killed when an N and W locomotive struck his vehicle at SclotovVille. The accident occurred during routine freight movement with investigators called to the scene. Watkins leaves a widow and three children.
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Portsmouth
Robert Watkins
Indian Refining Company
SclotovVille
One Wounded Police Believe Shooting Part of Boer War in Progress
Six employees of a North Side cartage firm were shot dead and one wounded when two cars of bandits raided the headquarters garage. Police tie the killings to Chicago beer wars. victim Pete Gusenburg, a lieutenant of Bugs Moran, is named. Frank Gusenburg wounded. The raid ranks among Chicago gang feud milestones with attackers fleeing in two cars after opening with sawed-off shotguns.
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Chicago
U.R
North Side Cartage Company
Pete Gusenburg
George
Bugs” Moran
North Side
Aiello
Pete
Frank
Seaplane Located for Lindbergh Search Mission
The seaplane planned for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh and six airmen to search for today was found at Andros Island in the Bahamas. The craft and crew are reported safe as Lindbergh prepared to lead a fleet of amphibious planes in his third flight since yesterday for missing aircraft.
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Miami
Fla
U.R
Charles A. Lindbergh
Andros Island
Bahamas
Nassau
Pan American Airways
Lindbergh
Pistol Duel Between Journalists Ends With Air Shots
Paris paper reports Henry de Sambreuil and Georges Chaperot engaged in a pistol duel sparked by a fake communique on Marshal Foch. Both fired into the air and later reconciled over hot rum, signaling a humorous end to the incident.
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Paris
U.R
Ferdinand Foch
Henry de Sambreuil
Georges Chaperot
Local Men Attend Hearing on Bill
The Ohio Banker Association held a mid winter meeting at the Neil House in Columbus on February 12. Attending were J. H. McClure of Athens National Bank and F. H. Sands of Bank of Athens. Charles H. Mylander, secretary, introduced the agenda before the address by John W. Pole, comptroller of the currency.
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John W. Pole
Washington
D.C
Ohio Banker Association
Neil House
Columbus
J. H. McClure
Athens National Bank
F. H. Sands
Bank of Athens N. B. A
Charles H. Mylander
Association
Europe Encased by Frigid Cold and Famine Threats
Europe endures extreme cold with widespread fuel and food shortages. Poland reports 76 below zero, and thousands have died from influenza, accidents, and exposure. Berlin schools close. aid planes drop food and water while Venice waterways freeze for first time since 1788.
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Europe
Poland
Save These 1929 Schedules National League Series
The Messenger publishes the complete 1929 National League season schedule with all home and away games, holidays, and doubleheaders. The American League schedule appears on Friday’s page, so fans should clip both for reference during the season.
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the Messenger
Sport
Warm committee clash forecast for Margis coal rates bill
In Columbus a heated Utilities Committee hearing on the Mardis coal rates bill pitted railroads against the measure. The proposal would cap Ohio coal rates at 170 percent of the January 1 1917 level, risking a freeze opposed by manufacturers who favor commission-led adjustments. Final action awaits next Wednesday night hearing.
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Columbus
U.R
House Utilities Committee
8S. K. Mardis
Athens County
Ohio
Joseph Herrold
Public Utilities Commission
Utilities
State Commerce Commission
Ohio Briefs Two Injured in Street Car Crash
Cincinnati report says Edna Hill aged 39 and James Bracken aged 14 were injured when a street car struck a stalled trolley car late last night.
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Cincinnati
Edna Hill
James Bracken
Man Charged With Murder In Canton Killing
Canton reports George Peeroff 44 will face murder charges after he killed Mrs. Carl Burkhardt 20 a divorcee when she refused marriage. Peeroff surrendered after the slaying yesterday evening in Canton.
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Canton
George Peeroff
Carl Burkhardt
Blackmailer on Trial in Lima Court
Frank Diannel of Akron stands trial in Lima on charges of shooting with intent to kill Klement Naum a grocer. The case due to reach the jury today includes a blackmail count accusing Diannel of sending Naum letters demanding 100 000 dollars.
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Lima
Frank Diannel
Akron
Klement Naum
Diannel
Naum
Teacher Bride of High School Boy
Miss Gertrude Murdoch 26 principal of the high school at Tappen N D married Gordon Bell 17 but will live with his parents until finishing high school. Mrs Bell comes from a prominent Valley City N D family.
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Gertrude Murdoch
Tappen
N. D
Gordon Bell
Bell
Valley City
Tax installment plan debated in Senate
In Columbus on February 14 lawmakers debated tax installment plans and sought to balance rural and metropolitan views. The General Assembly faced votes on adding common pleas judges in cities, with House and Senate alike failing to reach the two-thirds threshold. Senator Raimedua and Representative Welter were among those proposing increased judicial positions. Five similar bills remained pending.
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Columbus
General Assembly
Common Pleas
House
Rcord
W. W. Weler
Warren
Trumbull
Senate
W. D. Raimedua
Akron
Negéie Sary
Legislature Today Bills on Taxes Trade and Appeals
The House calendar considers the Dinsmore measure to relieve motor companies from extra tax. A bill to prohibit sale of malt and hops for home brew is slated for introduction. A Ray bill grants appeals to ousted civil service workers. A Bender bill cuts foreign insurance company practices awaiting Senate approval.
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Dinsmore
Ray
Ty Court
Bender
Senate
Rural opposition and Ca lead on judge appointment provision
The bills faced mainly rural opposition. Representative Ray C. Ca of Seneca County led a challenge to a provision allowing Governor Cooper to appoint judges pending the 1930 election.
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Ray C. Ca
Seneca County
Cooper
Lawmakers propose felony prison terms and tax plan shifts
A Wendt bill would make entry into a bank to commit a felony punishable by life. Morrow County bills seek 30 day advance notices for bus routes and rates to the Public Utilities Commission. Grant would let counties share up to 20 percent of gasoline tax with townships for road upkeep. Belelinger introduces a joint resolution to reapportion the U S House seats by 1920 census. Nickels proposes a tax payment option linked to the installment plan.
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W. C. Wendt
Columbus
Bng
Public Utilities Commission
H. B
Morrow County
G. W. Grant
Crawford County
George H. Belelinger
Akron
Senate
Nickels
Tuscarawas County
Rehearing Denied in Grade Crossing Case
Columbus February 14 40 2 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company was denied a re hearing by the Public Commission in the case of the grade crossing elimination.
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Columbus
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Public Commission
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