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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1930

Page

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Missing Stockton party Snowbound in Sierra Blizzards

San Francisco dispatch reports John Nightingale and wife Evelyn Nightingale with their son Stanley and rescuers missing after their summer cabin near Niagara Creek Sierra Nevada was buried by deep snow. Mountain climbers and aviators struggled to locate them amid 7000 foot drifts. Locals fear the trio may be frozen to death as searches continue with feed drops and ski parties possible tonight.

San Francisco Upper Sierra Stockton Sonora John Nightingale Alsbride Evelyn Nightingale Nightingale Stanley Tris Jasper Niley H. Merema Electric Company Thia Niley Merema Niagara Creek Stockich Filer Les Oranges Mountin Ranges Sierra Nevada Range C. Wood Oakdale Cow Creek Jong Branch Oldiers Tam Mountaineerra Hey

Alarm signal to be installed for police at headquarters

Police will install a telephone system at headquarters to connect residents with officers at any time. The system bypasses a desk sergeant, increasing efficiency. Fire department will link to a red light in the Security Bank Building for officer alert. Former Columbus editor Georges E. Wood dies after long illness.

Athens FS. Finsterwald Police

Winter Storms Sweep North America With Blizzards and Snow

CHICAGO Jan 9 U P A broad winter onslaught hits North America as blizzards sleet rain and frigid winds sweep from Upper Canada to Mexico. Cold climbs to record lows in Wyoming and North Dakota while Michigan Missouri and the South endure heavy snow and plunging temperatures across the continent.

Chicago U.P North America

Royal wedding hunt shocks readers in historic ceremony

The crown prince wed the Belgian princess in an elaborate feast with a royal hunting display. Beaters flushed wild game for royalty to shoot and kill then redistribute leftovers to the poor. Authorities report six thousand convicts freed to celebrate, amid rising anarchist opposition to Mussolini.

Nome Italy Mussolini

New York Faces Days of Spring Weather Turned Winter Again

New York recorded a spring like warmth with a high near 58 degrees, setting a daily record, while Boston also noted a 64 degree high. A cold front from the storm-swept west was forecast to sweep the East Coast back to winter conditions, as other cities posted new marks. The mercury drops to near zero at the Canadian border, and reports from Manchester New Hampshire and Montpelier Vermont showed similarly sharp contrasts. In Europe, the London Daily Mail described plots against royalty amid a wave of tension and unfamiliar weather and life hazards as Belgrade contemplates revolution in Albania under King Zog.

Weather Bureau Ghscesors 16 New York Janus Boston Manchester N. H Mukitpelier Winalpes Mercury London Daily Mail

Coast Guardsmen face grand jury in Black Duck case

New London Conn Jan 3 The agreement of General Attorney Henry M Moss to permit examination of Coast Guard men by the state grand jury was expected to fore shadow moving the Black Duck case to state courts for airing. Bootewain A B Cornell and seven crew captains of Coast Guard Patrol Boat 280 at New London were involved after capturing the ram runner Black Duck Week formerly Newport R I gunfire killed three of four crew. On the same day, enlisted men unloading whisky from the motorboat Ftor Del Mar at Montauk Point allegedly took an undetermined amount of liquor. twenty four enlisted men face charges of intoxication and 15 face court martial for theft of liquor. ten others have pleaded guilty.

New London Conn U.ri Henry M. Moss Providence R. I Coast Guard Bootewain A. B. Cornell Newport T. I Ftor del Mar Montauk Point Mar- Wai

Fraternity Men Aid Life Save After Fall From Party

Washington January 9 UP blood transfusions were continued to try to save William H Weible of Delaware who was badly injured in a fall from a third story apartment after a New Year’s gay dancing party.

Washington Wiliam H. Weible Delaware

Bargains Offered Today in The Messenger Classifieds

Classified ads offer a new light plant with batteries priced at 450 dollars and a 41M unit for 325 dollars. A piece Italian walnut mining Coomaulte is listed in A-1 condition. A Ford Model A 1920 roadster is for sale at 400 dollars.

the Messenger

Ring Pops Cut Cleveland in Jewelry Store Theft

Fred W. Pierpont, 24, from Liepsig, visited Voth Jewelry Store to buy a sting for his wife. Detectives Cowles and Wachta were summoned after a clerk missed a missing ring. A search revealed the diamond hidden under Pierpont’s tongue, and he was charged with petty larceny.

Cleveland Fred W. Mearpont Liepsig Henry Cowles Cowles Nathan Wachta Voth M Pierpont Pierpont Seul

Cooper Plans to Revise Sheppard Towner Act Proposal

Representative Cooper of Ohio after a White House conference with President Hoover said he would revise his bill to replace the Sheppard Towner Maternity Act. He proposes funds be administered through county health boards with counties sharing welfare costs, changing the original federal/state funding split.

Washington Cooper Ohio Hoover

Delayed Cold Wave To Arrive Here by Friday

A delayed cold wave from the Northwest is expected to strike Athens and vicinity late tonight or Friday. The forecast notes rain and a sharp temperature drop for January, with potential flooding in nearby rivers and swollen waters in the region. Residents are advised to monitor updates as warmer and drier conditions return later in the week.

Athens jAlesider Mra. C. Irae Batelock Ferneda

Student Dies by Suicide After Disgust Over Exam

Richard Howe, 17, a senior at Western Reserve, shot and killed a classmate after expressing despair over a filing error. Howe reportedly told peers life is not worth living and disclosed his intent in his dorm room.

Hudson Richard Howe Brant Western Reserves Berg Howe

Williams Favored For Ohio Marshal

Coluenros reports in Washington that Williams is favored to become Marshal of the Northern Ohio District as the term of Marshal George Riaufier ends this week. Senators Fives and McCulloach of Olle support Williams, pending official appointment.

Williams Ohio Coluenros Willians Washington Willams George Riaufier McCulloach Olle

Messenger to Publish Features From Naval Delegates En Route London

The Athens Messenger reports Mrs Jainn M Snyder of Doskan aboard the George Washington en route to London for the Naval Conference. She will write first hand impressions of the American delegation for The Athens Messenger and the Boston Globe during the crossing.

Athens Messenger London Snyders Snyder Delomatas Boston Globe

Fashion Dictator Smith Shapes 1930s Style for Memphis Merchants

The Fashion Co-Ordination Bureau led by J Sherwood Smith dictates spring outfits from Park Avenue to Memphis, selecting dress types for two women shoppers and guiding Paris houses. A national winter school educated merchants on silhouette changes, knee lengths, and makeup trends, with daytime and evening looks differing in tone and product.

Harry Ferguson United Press New York Aladdin Sherwood Smith Airestar Feshion Co-Ordination Bureau A Pickering LeLongs Worths Molynestix Paris Tetaldresa

Medicos Hear Papers At County Medical Meeting

A Athens area county medical meeting at the Presbyterian Church drew physicians and business leaders. Dr Frank W Harrah and Dr Charley McGovern presented papers on physiology and diabetes while the ensemble was demonstrated as practical, and refreshments were served after the session.

Smith Parle Madame Bos Pn Athens Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Frank W. Harrah Charley McGovern T. A. Copeland Weeks Allle

Bus Driver Blamed After Shreve Tragedy Kills Seven

Public Utilities Commission inspectors blamed driver Joseph Baker for the Shreve bus train crash that killed seven Burbank High School students and injured seven others. Investigators say Baker failed to slow for the crossing and did not observe safety procedures. The PUC plans a supplementary report to the governor and may present findings to a Wayne County Grand Jury on possible criminal negligence.

Columbus U.P Joseph Baker Public Utilities Commission Shreve Burbank Ated Finsher HLM Beans Briegs Coyle Rotdls Tracuss Cooper Tian Pratt Hud Uriver An Pont Dean Wayne County Guartherltica Pennsylvante Railroad Company

Sugar Bowl battle opens in Congress debate over sugar duties

Debates in the Senate and House center on sugar duties as opponents push for lower or retained rates. Senators Warvinon Randell and others advocate for tariffs supporting domestic beet and cane growers, while critics cite higher costs to consumers and foreign competition.

Eusar Howd Seagate Bomperie Pat Warvinon Senate Harrinon Fonlslinsa

College man denied citizenship in federal ruling

Yale theology professor Macintosh MacIntosh lost his bid for U S citizenship appealing a ruling by Judge Warren H Burrows of New London The Canadian professor refused to pledge arms to the United States while stating belief in God He will appeal to the Supreme Court with John W Davis as his counsel if the circuit court affirms the district court decision.

NEW Ohlaveen Llavrof Mouglas C. Macintogh Yale Universcty Sodoy United Statey District Court United States United States District Court Warren H. Burrows New London

Girl Struck by Auto Driven by Older Brother

Irene Duncan a 70 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Duncan was reported improving after minor injuries from a Wednesday noon accident. Dwight Duncan 14 drove the car that struck her as she crossed near the Duncan residence. She stepped in front of the car while her view was blocked by an umbrella and was dragged about ten feet before being stopped.

Irene Duncan Mra. J. 1 Duncen Baat Rhreat Bose Washington Jan Lrother Dwight Tha Duncan Igta Trene Senate Strone

Doctors Use Modern Knowledge In Parrot Disease Case

Government officials and Army Navy doctors collaborate to analyze a mysterious illness linked to a parrot purchased in Baltimore. Mrs Martin and her family fall ill with a mixed typhoid like pneumonia while authorities seek warrants to seize the bird for investigation into transmission and public health implications.

Ian Bers Thaly Kennet Mita Martin Annapolis Chedaté Ald Gov Witehle Armatrong J. Wils Aale Atva Katmoy Marup Arostrong Foathie Martin Slvk Min Heaith Service Alan

Missing sisters возвращ, Pittsburgh aunt case readied

Police report two sisters from Pittsburgh, Betty and Joan Parke, were found after being missing from their aunt's home. The pair had left with no clear plan, with relatives suggesting a dispute over clothes or money. Authorities are reviewing the case.

Pittsburgr Betty Joan Parke

Booklet on Presidents and Their Wives Offered by Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger presents a condensed booklet featuring presidents and their First Ladies. It includes portraits and brief biographical sketches compiled by Frederic J. Haskin, with authentic, concise summaries of each administration.

Athens Messenger Fintal Ibid Hoover

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