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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1930
Page
7
A Nixon era style report describes President telling Stimson aides about success at a naval meeting. Delegates including Admiral Clapper and Secretary Hull discuss warship programs and the effort to expand battleship construction.
Edard Haber funeral set at Peace Evangelical Church Sunday afternoon at 2 edited. Knights of Tyth order rites to be held at his home Thursday evening at 7. Local Meigs County figures attendances include R. J Mauck leaving for Miami, Florida. Numerous residents and family members are recorded visiting, traveling, and hosting gatherings in Meigs County and Athens areas during the holiday season.
A Pomeroy First Church of Christ meeting addressed unity among local denominations. Rev. Watkins noted progress while stressing the need for agreement on major issues across the Protestant union. Attendees included former judge Vents Vommon Phas Court and pastors from nearby churches as they discussed forming a consolidated fellowship.
The Washington Arms Conference faces deadlock with Great Britain as President Hoover and Prime Minister MacDonald pursue a third London talks meeting on 21. Delegates including Stimson and Dawes travel to London with optimism that a five year extension of the ten ship holiday will curb naval buildups. The United States arrives with ten demands and seeks shared access to cruiser limits under the treaty regime, while preparation for broader arms reductions continues among the five powers.
In Athens County a 1920 payment to the state was recorded with a check for 8277.77 issued by J. Clute Mundson, showing December revenue from motor vehicle licenses. The report lists license sales across towns including Nelsonville and Athens, detailing totals by location and state share, with overall county distribution figures and numerous small town receipts.
Walter Shatter aged 26 and his former girlfriend Mrs Loraine Hendricks 21 were arrested after returning from Detroit and placed in jail for the murder of Albert Hendricks 27 husband of Mrs Hendricks late in April.
Mrs A D Snow of Columbus Ohio promotes a patent remedy claiming it prevents property loss and presents missionary rhetoric. The notice directs readers to Aitken Drug Company or Sorbol Company Mechanitebue Ohio for more information and notes the product is sold by fall druggists.
Speeding and careless driving by motorists ignite city concern on East State Street between Park and the Children’s Home. Police propose a task force to deter offenders and urge residents to report violations and suspicious vehicles for swift action.
NEW LONDON Jan 7. Rum smugglers rely on the moon as a cover for liquor shipments into the United States. Coast Guard officers report that ships avoid operations when the moon is dark, using moonlit nights to ease loading and departure for shore leave.
United States Bureau of Mines data for the week ending December 28 reports mining of 7,674,000 net tons for the coal weeds and 10,486,000 net tons for the week ending December 28. The December 31 estimate suggests a robust real quantity of soft coal mined, reflecting ongoing production trends in the industry.
Ohio courts impose stricter penalties on liquor law violators. The report notes rising jail terms and tougher enforcement against repeat offenders, with emphasis on recent prosecutions and the impact on local communities.
Thousands report relief from itching and skin irritations using Zemea antiseptic. The product is advertised as cooling and fast acting, claiming to clear itching, pimples, ash and related conditions. It is marketed as widely sold and effective for restoring the skin.
In a Senate race a Young Guard and West Farm coalition gains momentum while the Old Guard loses influence. Leaders including Larol Lets from Wisconsin and Kate Lima cultivate support as independent and reform candidates back the new bloc. The outcome could reshape committee control and key votes.
Reported widespread high water from Rock Creek to Mad River overwhelmed banks and inundated highways and lowlands near Springfield. Towns like Marten Cannin, Central Cuba, and nearby villages faced rising tides with several homes evacuated and streets flooded amid unsettled weather.
Five Ohio residents died in separate incidents over the past 34 hours as an early state survey reported. Franklin County reported a death involving Hugh Lernard Beamiston, sexton at St Patrick's Catholic Church, Columbus, formerly of Perry County, struck at a busy street intersection. A Baltimore & Ohio train struck a pedestrian along the right of way near Cohaininia.
A legal opinion states school territory cannot be altered by interdistrict transfers. The Attorney General warned that territorial transfers across school boards clash with existing statutes and require proper statutory authority, maintaining current boundaries to avoid conflicts with state law.
In Columbus on January 9 the Chile State Veterinary Medical Association elected H. Leona Wit Rue president at the opening session of its annual meeting. He succeeds Irrank fT. Cart of Aly kiner.
An obituary notice from Nelsonville lists Susan Koiterr and family details, noting a Wednesday death and a funeral or service time at 2 o'clock, with mentions of relatives and local affiliations. The fragment references include names like Kim, Chaumeey, and Margaret Winters, and a high school basketball tie to Dean at Nelwaativ High School.
The P T A plans a meeting with several attendees and speakers listed. CarlIe party representatives and Mrs Shafer are noted in attendance while other details are unclear due to damaged text.
A garbled report notes hens laying many eggs and references a topic about turkey farming, feeding, and equipment. The text mentions overhead costs, water, cream, and mechanical aspects, with several unclear proper nouns and misplaced phrases. Entities are indiscernible. no clear event or outcome is stated.
A garbled report notes individuals including Mila Aber, Miss Kather Ervin, and Don Wee Wirdante involved in a heated scene. Mentions Columbus, Athens and Logan Wert as places connected to the events with unclear timing and actions.
A sensational urban ad claims the product helps fat men lose half a pound a day. The chaotic copy touts Kruschen with dubious dosage tips and scattered testimonials, promising quick weight loss through a daily dose while weaving in a jumble of faded brand names and quirky phrases.
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