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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1929

Page

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Senate Refuses Immediate Ratification of Anti War Treaty

United Press reports Senate opposition blocks rapid action on Kellogg's anti war treaty delaying its entry. Five nations have adhered while Britain and Japan may seek amendments before signing and 31 arbitration treaties await with 10 countries.

Washington State Department Kellogg Department Senate United States Senate Afghanistan Austria Dominican Republic Ethiopia Russia Argentina Brazil Chile Colombia S Said Europe Asia Great Britain Japan Britain

Los Angeles Heads For Miami for Airport Dedication

The navy dirigible Los Angeles with Lieutenant Commander C. E. Rosendahl and a crew of 46 departed Lakehurst at 8:45 p m heading to Miami Florida for the airport dedication. The 1150 mile trip was expected to take about 27 hours.

Lakehurst N. J Navy Los Angeles C. E. Rosendahl Miami Fla Naval Air Station Rosendahl

Lolordo slain in West Side apartment shootout

Pasqualino Lolordo was killed in his upscale West Side Chicago apartment last night. The assault follows a brief reign tied to organized crime and a gang alliance with Scarface Al Capone.

Chicago Sicily Scarface al” Capone Pasqualino Lolordo Lolordo West Side

Woman in Newark Admits Killing Man Over Whisky and Cocaine

An 87 year old Newark woman tells police she killed Julius Brennen aged 56 after he brought whisky and cocaine to her home. She says she took both substances and cannot recall further details. The incident is noted as a curious reaction to Prohibition.

Newark Julius Brennen

County Farm Bureau Handles Over One Hundred Thousand

N E Mills service director of the Athens County Farm Bureau reported a year of business totaling 100 958 89 through the county service. The $34 426 63 was livestock and $16 532 26 covered other farm commodities. A branch financing plan was announced with W F Kampf to continue work begun by J L Heffernan. Banks cooperated and site selection for a receiving and distributing center was under review. Delegates were named for state meetings in Columbus and McArthur with Athens Meigs Vinton and Gallia counties represented.

Athens County N. E. Mills Athens County Farm Bureau T. H. Johnson Federal Building W. F. Kampf Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Federation Athens Kempf J.L. Heffernan R. R. Baker New Marshfield National Farm Bureau Chicago Floyd DeLashmutt Ohio Ohio Farm Bureau Insurance Organization Hotel Berry Herbert Dutton Farm Bureau McArthur Meigs Vinton Gallia Harry Henry Amesville

Committee Calls for Gas Tax Refunds Study and More Examiners

The joint committee on economy in public service praised the State Tax Commission for handling the gasoline tax refunds and said it will urge the General Assembly to increase the number of examiners. The report also calls for a broader study of state revenue sources and notes high overhead in refunds. It recommends changing dates of tax collections to smooth revenue flow into the treasury.

Columbus State Tax Commission Joint Committee On Economy In Public Service General Assembly Treasury

Red Cross Drive Workers Meet in Ath Ens Chamber

A meeting of all Red Cross drive committeemen and workers will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Thursday night at 7 30 announced by R W Finsterwald chairman. Plans for the drive will be finalized and each worker assigned a district in Ath ens to canvass. The drive starts Sunday and runs through the week with many volunteers covering the city.

Chamber of Commerce R. W. Finsterwald Athens

Ohio University to host guest speaker and band events

Ohio University announcements list Miss Mary Miles Colvin speaking on Women In Biography at Music Hall Thursday eight o'clock as part of AAUW activities. A 75 piece band will aid in Myers Y. Cooper’s governor inauguration Monday with rehearsals set for Thursday. Faculty add a new Music Appreciation course next semester.

Ohio University Ewing Auditorium Irma E. Voigt Mary Miles Colvin Youngstown Music Hall Dean Voigt University C. C. Robinson School of Music Margaret Benedict L’alliance Francaise Mary Ness F. B. Dilley Columbus Myers Y. Cooper Roe Senate

Boy Scout Meeting At Methodist Church This Thursday

Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts will meet in the Methodist Church Thursday evening at 7 oclock. Each Scout should bring a pair of rubber soled shoes. All boys age 12 and over interested in scouting are asked to report to this meeting.

Boy Scouts

Panama to Alabama in first leg of France Field flight

A tri motor Vokker transport piloted by Major Paul Brock of the 24th Aero Squadron took off from Wright Field at 10:46 a m bound for Montery Alabama as the first leg toward France Field Panama Canal Zone.

Panama Dayton Paul Brock Aero Squadron France Field Panama Canal Zone Wright Montery Ala

Canton slayings spark pursuit of young killer

Edward Kaltenbaugh, 21, of Grove City, Pa., confessed to Canton dairyman John Oser and wife Bertha’s murders last Saturday. Recalled by a New Castle girl described as his “sweetie,” Kaltenbaugh led officers to his home where he was found hiding. robbery cited as motive. The case marks one of Ohio’s most brutal crimes with the man shot and the woman killed after a long attack on their dairy farm.

Canton New Castle Edward Kaltenbaugh Grove City John Oser Canal Fulton Bertha Eddie Kaltenbaugh Oser Place Gladys Esty Ball Miss Esty Esty Kattesbaugh Osers Ohio Oser

Dalton Is Honored By Second Post

R A Dalton commander of the Athens Spanish War Veterans is named assistant department inspector of the United Spanish War Veterans in Ohio. This marks his second honor in the organization after a prior appointment as aide to the commander-in-chief in Washington. A Military Order of the Serpent meeting will be held Thursday at 7 30 in Dalton’s West Washington Street office to adopt by laws and review committee reports.

R. A. Dalton Athens

Salvation Army plans $4,000 drive in Athens city

A January 21 start targets a $4,000 annual goal for Salvation Army work in Athens. City divided into 28 districts with captains in charge of subscriptions. Captain and Mrs. Richard Benton lead relief efforts as workers promise efficient, low overhead charity.

Drive For Salvation Army Salvation Army Athens Chamber of Commerce L. W. Roberts The Richard Benton Roberts Benton F. W. Bush Captain Benton

Inauguration Broadcast to Reach Ohio Schools

John L. Clifton says Governor-Elect Cooper's inauguration will be broadcast from WLW and heard in many Ohio classrooms and nearby states. WEAO and Ohio State University experts supervise from the State House. The program starts 11 30 a m Monday and runs one hour with the address at 12 05.

Columbus U.P John L. Clifton Cooper WLW Ohio WEAO Ohio State University State House Crosley Cincinnati Ohio Bell Telephone Company

Aged Widow Rebecca Nelson Dies in Plains

Rebecca Nelson 84 died Monday from bronchial pneumonia in THE PLAINS. Funeral at 10 Thursday at her son Wilbert Nelson's home. Burial at Buchtel. Widow of Albert Nelson who died 23 years ago. She left six sons and one daughter, including Wilbert, Guy, Clyde, Sylvester, Pomeroy Nelson and Mrs. Bonavista McDonald of San Diego.

the Plains Rebecca Nelson Wilbert Nelson Buchtel Nelson Albert Nelson Wilbert Guy Clyde Sylvester Pomeroy Bonavista McDonald San Diego Calif

Mrs. Lewis Hawk Undergoes Emergency Major Operation

Mrs. Lewis Hawk of Long Run underwent an emergency major surgical operation this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital after arrival by Dowler ambulance from her home. Her son M. E. Hawk is a mail carrier in Athens.

Lewis Hawk Long Run Sheltering Arms Hospital M. E. Hawk Athens

Prosecution May Indict in Melvin Horst Case

In Wooster the outlook shifted toward indictments in the Melvin Horst disappearance. Prosecutor Mougey predicted actions would come today while stating the boy may still be alive, with fears publication could endanger his safe return. Graven Slater Orrville officials coordinated to combine investigations.

Marion Graven Ora Slater Cincinnati Orrville Graven Slater Mougey

Grand Jury Deliberates Hook Shooting Case Among Ten

The Athens County Grand Jury weighs first degree murder charges against Henry Williams Glouster marshal in the Hook killing. A no bill previously occurred in October. Subpoenas issued to 54. Remaining cases include slander non-support adultery and weapon charges. A decision may come Thursday or Friday depending on evidence.

Henry Williams Glouster Clint Hook Athens County Grand Jury Williams A. 8. Veither Columbus Frank Pierce Kenneth June Lon Lowry Delilah Ann Matheny Milton Cooper Nell Judson Luther Smiley Martin Nutter Daniel Kimble

Frozen death ends long life of Athens County man

Saulters 72, lifelong Athens County resident, died Tuesday night from heart trouble near his home four miles from Chase. Coroner L F Jones said he likely suffered a heart attack in his barn while removing a car battery, collapsed 40 feet from the barn, his body found frozen by neighbors Wednesday morning. He was born in the house where he died and had lived there for many years.

W. UL. Saulters Athens County Chase L. F. Jones

Auto Driver's License Bill and Public Safety Measure Up

Ohio lawmakers return after a brief adjournment to tackle a broad agenda. The Senate and House consider an $28,000,000 general revenue and maintenance package while advancing a driver’s license bill and a public safety department proposal. Prohibition enforcement would fall under the new agency’s inspectors.

Senate G. M. Kumler Lewisburg Walter G Philadelphia Joint Five Committee On LOGAN Nickles State Department Ohio General Department Public Safety Joseph Ackerman Cleveland House I. P. Mooney

Deaths Dissolve Firm of Doctors in Salisbury

The second death in nine months from pneumonia dissolves the firm of doctors in Salisbury. Dr. J. M. Higginson Higgins of Athens County health commissioner died in Washington D C. His partner Dr. R Brawley eye nose specialist also died. Higgins studied at Johns Hopkins in 1920 and served the area for 25 years. He left a widow and three children.

Salisbury North Carolina IL. Monroe Buddy Gins J. M. Hig Athens County Washington, D Miss Gray Ri 1 Brawley Buddy” Higgins John Hopkins Bury Sabury First National Bank Sallebury

Post Boy Strickland Gillilan Questions Town Names

Strickland Gillilan, Ohio University graduate and noted newspaper man and lecturer, wonders why any town in Ohio would be named ape town. He observes the curiosity sparked by naming and hints at an upcoming story in print.

Strickland Gillilan Ohio University Ohio Ian Nana

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