Woman Escapes House Fire In Melba County Blaze
A woman fled a house fire on a Wednesday night as her night clothes ignited. Fire crews battled the blaze in Melba County, with neighbors aiding until authorities responded.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1930
Page
1
Fire destroys three homes between Pomeroy and Middleport
A midnight blaze leveled three frame houses on the Pomeroy Middleport line. Mary Lewis, Eliza Kesterson and Henry Smith escaped amid flames and smoke. The Gloeckner estate properties suffered heavy loss with no coverage on the Kesterson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport
Eliza Kesterson
Frank G. Gloeckner
Gloeckner
Mary Lewis
Henry Smith
Kesterson
John Grogan
Defense to Present by Crestline Election Judge Sisters
In Crestline Ohio two Democratic election judges Mrs Eleanore Blake and Mrs Edna Nelson face trial in Common Pleas Court. After two principal state witnesses testified the defense prepared to present its case. They are charged with mutilating ballots in a fall primary by double marking for the same office, the mayoral race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucyrus
U.P
Eleanore Blake
Edna Nelson
Crestline
Common Pleas Court
How to Get Ahead booklet helps manage money
The Athens Messenger promotes a 32 page booklet from the Washington Information Bureau. It shows budgeting for varying incomes, sample budgets, and simple saving systems to stretch a small salary. Readers are urged to use the coupon and learn to make money serve them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Information Bureau
Today by Arthur Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane writes a daily column reflecting on current events with sharp observations and a civic minded voice. The piece offers his views on politics, society, and public affairs in concise prose.
Prohibition Enforcement Backed by President and Wickersham
Washington reports say the president agrees with Mr. Wickersham that all states should share in enforcing prohibition. The machinery of enforcement must be strengthened with loyalty from state and national governments behind it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Young crusaders vow to end prohibition with Cleveland base
An organization of youthful crusaders based in Cleveland declares continued war on prohibition. The group boasts notable members unshaken by the fate of earlier crusaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Supposed Prohibition Repeal Sparks Bootleg Army Absorption
The text imagines a large bootlegger force of at least fifty thousand determined men after prohibition ends. It notes they are hardened to quick shooting and accustomed to easy money, pondering how such an army would be absorbed into society.
Question on bootlegging profits and army disbandment
The passage ponders consequences if bootlegging profits vanish overnight and asks whether the army would peacefully disband. It suggests the idea is unlikely and hints at continued discussion on Page 4.
Second Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Embezzlement Case
London report says Madison County Infirmary ex superintendent Ralph Thomas faces possible third trial after a second jury could not agree on embezzling 7900 dollars of county funds. Prosecutor Dean Richmond weighs continuing the case as Thomas was removed from office following the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Dean Richmond
Ralph Thomas
Madison County Infirmary
Thomas
Mrs. R. B. Lawrence Dies While Visiting Sister
Mrs. R. B. Lawrence of Long Bottom died at 8 o clock this morning in Coolville while visiting her sister Mrs. S. E. McCall. Heart trouble is believed to cause. She arrived Tuesday in normal health. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs. Besse Rose and Goldie Lawrence two sisters in Pennsylvania and two grandchildren. No funeral plans announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
S. E. McCall
R. B. Lawrence
Long Bottom
Buses Banned Between Cleveland and Geauga Lake Park
The Public Utilities Commission ordered the Cleveland Street Railway Company to stop operating motor buses on the route from Cleveland to Geauga Lake Park via Miles Heights Warrensville Heights and North Warrensville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Cleveland Street Railway Company
The
Public Utilities Commission
Cleveland
Geauga Lake Park
Miles Heights
Warrensville Heights
Warrensville
Prohibition Marks Its Tenth Anniversary Across Nation
Washington notes the Eighteenth Amendment took effect January 16 1920 ending alcohol legality nationwide. Mississippi ratified first on January 8 1918 and Nebraska followed January 16 1919. The Volstead Act became law October 28 1918 after a presidential veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mississippi
Nebraska
Secretary of State
Congress
Wilson
House
Senate
Portland Quietly Marks Prohibition Day Birthday
In Portland on January 16 the tenth anniversary of national prohibition was observed with church bells ringing at noon. Earlier plans for whistles and broader celebrations were canceled after protests from business and professional leaders and many clergy members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
U.R
Vportland
Albert Doctor Speaks at Farm Bureau Agents Meeting
Albert Doctor sales manager of Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Co Columbus spoke on Salesmanship at a Hotel Berry meeting of insurance agents. Darrell O Smith discussed Sales Promotion in the afternoon. Athens County agents F E M Goddard H J Hoskinson N E Mills H E Potter and R W Darling attended, with reps from Washington Meigs Vinton Morgan and Jackson Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Doctor
Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Columbus
Hotel Berry
Mr. Docctor
Darrell O. Smith
FE. M. Goddard
H. J. Hoskinson
N. E. Mills
H. E. Potter
R. W. Darling
Athens County
Washington, Meigs, Vinton, Morgan
Jackson Counties
Dry Law Birthday Observed Across Athens
Victory Day marking prohibition turns ten with church bells at noon in Athens. The Athens W C T U hosts a Friday 7 pm talk by Dr. A B Sias at the Presbyterian Church. County and city schools schedule programs per the State Department of Education and superintendent H R McVay and A F E Hixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Presbyterian Church
A. B. Sias
Ohio University
State Department of Education
H. R. McVay
British Press Attacks Plan to Abolish Battleships
The conservative British press on January 16 sharply criticized the government's stance urging the fire power naval conference to pursue abolition of battleships. The coverage reflected strong opposition from paper editors and commentators in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Great Britain
New Yorker to Introduce Resolution on Prohibition Anniversary
A New Yorker plans to introduce a resolution in the House as the tenth anniversary of national prohibition is marked. The measure is given little attention while the House proceeds slowly in committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Washington
House
Prohibition Anniversary Tied to Rising NYC Addictions
On the tenth anniversary of prohibition New York records show an 80 percent rise in arrests for intoxication and a 1000 percent jump in drunken driving arrests over the decade. Bellevue Hospital treated alcoholism rising from 7 642 in 1914 to 2 091 in 1920 and 6 999 in 1928. NYC deaths from acute alcoholism climbed from 96 in 1918 to 707 in the first 11 months of 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
New York City
Bellevue Hospital
Prohibition and Enforcement Shrink Law Debate in Senate
Senate prepared to vote on the sugar tariff as President Hoover backs enforcement reform. LaGuardia introduces a resolution to void the Eighteenth Amendment arguing improper ratification while drys split over alcohol permits. A Treasury Justice veto compromise shapes permit approvals amid prohibition politics and Wickersham defends court procedures for minor cases. House Wet Bloc settles leadership race with Linthicum set for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Senate
Representative LaGuardia
New York
LaGuardia
Congress
Constitutional Drys
Melion
Treasury
Prohibition
Justice Department
Attorney General
Secretary of Treasury
Wickersham
Law Enforcement Commission
United States
House
Wet Bloc
Representative Beck
Pennsylvania
Representative Linthicum
Maryland
Hero aviator braves blinding storm to aid meningitis victim
In a Jan Denver report a grim winter grips the Mountain States as snow and gale halt rescue efforts for missing pilots. E C Quick of El Paso flies through a storm with serum to Florence Truswell in Albuquerque, while Army planes struggle against arctic conditions from Montana to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
U.R
Rockies
Montana
New Mexico
Arizona
Maury Graham
Western Air Fix
Bristol
Graham
Las Veras
Nev
Salt Lake City
Utah
United States Army
Arctic Patrol
Selfridge
Mietd
Mich
Spokane
Wash
California
Tioga
el Paso
Tex
Florence Truswell
Albuquerque
N. M
Great Walls
Kalispell
Continental Divide
Great Falls
Lieut
Stillin
Brady
Giezanill
Powers
Shanahan
Havre
Mont
League renews war on liquor in Detroit convention
The Anti-Saloon League declared renewed war on liquor in Detroit during a convention marking ten years of prohibition. The group admitted the goal was not fully achieved and urged intensified temperance teaching in schools nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
U.P
Anti-Saloon League
Baby Chicks and Old Car Sale Ad Notice
The Messenger Classifieds advertise baby chicks one week old at 20 cents each. A battery operated radio in good condition is offered at a reasonable price. A 1928 Pontiac sports roadster is listed for $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Suspended Youth Dies by Self At Home After Wine Scandal
Eugene Clother a 14 year old Corinth High student was suspended after a jug of wine was found in his desk. He was found dead at home with a .22 rifle beside him and coroner rules death by own action. His distress followed the suspension and he was not told of it before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinth High School
Self
Corinth
N. Y
Eugene Clother
Eugene
A. Beckman
Mule Bites Oregon Ridge Man Twice Rabies Suspected
Chauncey area resident Quince Resecoe is under Pasteur treatment after a mule on his Oregon Ridge farm bit him twice, severing the left arm and leg area. The mule was killed, head sent to Columbus for testing, and Mrs. Bescoe moved to relatives nearby. Condition improved this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Quince Resecoe
Opewon Ridge
Pasteur
Warren V. Sprague
Rescoe
Oregon Ridge
Columbus
Bescoe
Skeet Lock
Dry Capital of the World Observes Prohibition Anniversary
Westerville marked the tenth anniversary of prohibition though town life appeared normal. The Anti Saloon League of America moved its headquarters to Detroit for its annual meeting, while Westerville kept low observance as Dr. Ernest H. Cherrington leads ongoing anti liquor efforts and publishing outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westerville
Detroit
Prohibition
Anti-Saloon League
USA
League of America
League
Oberlin
Lince
Ernest H. Cherrington
World League Against Alccoholism
Department of Education
Ardent Drys
United States
Ohio flood victims face cold as waters recede
Winters winds and snow worsen conditions as Ohio floods recede. Hundreds lack heat after floodwaters damaged heating systems and flooded lower floors. Ottawa reports 20606 marooned residents on upper floors amid mud while Florida and Napoleon areas cope with cold and mud as waters fall back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Indiana
Vincennes
Ind
Columbus
Ottawa
Florida
Defiance
Napoleon
Same Officers Re elected by Security Bank Athens
Officers of Security Savings Bank of Athens were re elected at the annual meeting. W B Lawrence remains president and W N Alderman vice president with C G O Bleness as cashier and I B B Kilton as assistant cashier. F H Sands joins the board replacing W B Golden. Board members L G Worstell J H Cline S D Forsyth and M R Twiss reelected. The bank, in its twenty sixth year, reported 1929 deposits up by 159000 and total resources of 1600000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Security Savings Bank of Athens
W. B. Lawrence
W. N. Alderman
C. G. O'Bleness
BB. Kiltan
F. H. Sands
W. B. Golden
L. G. Worstell
J. H. Cline
D. Forsyth
M. EK. Twiss
The
Security Savings Bank
Heflin Seeks Ford to Testify on Cotton Prices
Senator Heflin announced he will ask the Senate Cotton Price Investigating Committee to summon Henry Ford amid charges that Ford’s cotton buyers practice remorse less buying. Earlier, Arthur Marsh testified that remorseless buying helped depress cotton prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Heflin
Alabama
Senate
Henry Ford
Arthur R. Marsh
New York Cotton Exchange
Ford
Story of Wife May Send Man to His Death
In Cleveland on January 16, Mrs. Selma Stocker testified for the second time in Criminal Court that Frank EK Andrews deliberately drove her and their 19 month old son Chester over a cliff into Lake Erie. The drowning of the child is charged as first degree murder. She stated the plunge was planned and quoted Andrews saying We three meet in eternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Selma Stocker
Frank EK. Andrews
Andrews
Chester
Lake Erie
Man in a Frayed Toast to Jail Time Publicized
James Cotton aged 46 thanked everyone in the courtroom after pleading intoxication and persuading Municipal Judge Alva Corlett that he had only one drink. The judge suspended a $10 fine and costs, then ordered Cotton jailed to sober up after a long round of thanks to judge, bailiff, clerk, prosecutor, and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
James Cotton
Alva Corlett
Corlett
Cotton
Ben Levine
Rescue Pair Safe Report From Arctic Rescue Mission
The Arctic Commission says a Tinkginey radio report unconfirmed states Capt. Carl Ben Elelson and companion Earl Borland landed near Anguema River, 120 miles from Cape North. They had been missing in the Arctic while attempting to rescue a crew of an icebound vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
U.P
Arctic Commission
Tinkigney
Carl Ben Elelson
Earl Borland
Anguema River
Cape North
Elelson
Borland
Arctic
Flood Threat Strains Midwest as Wabash Levees Brace
Chicago dispatch reports epic floods across the Mississippi basin from Minnesota blizzards to Cairo Illinois. Wabash River rises over levees near Vincennes Indiana as towns evacuate and mines flood. Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas feel impact. Peru and Crawleyville afloat. 1918 flood toll recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mississippi
Minnesota Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Cairo
Ohio
Minnesota
Missouri
St. Francis
Indiana
Vincennes
Peru
Crawleyville
Griffin
State To Profit on Wells at Roseville
Location of six oil wells on the Roseville brick plant site in Roseville Muskingum County was reported to Director Hal H Grigewold of the Department of Public Welfare. Frank B Maular of Columbus was awarded a five year lease effective January 1. The state will receive one sixth of production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Roseville
Muskingum County
Hal H. Grigewold
Department of Public Welfare
Frank B. Maular
Maular
Wheeler Asks Probe of Profanity on Radio KWKH
Senator Wheeler of Montana asked the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee to investigate profanity charges against KWKH Shreveport Louisiana. He urged summoning owner W K Henderson to testify after reports the station used the word damn over the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Wheeler
Montana
Senate Inter-State Commerce Committee
KWKH
Shreveport
W. K. Henderson
Bandits Rob Bank at Stoney Ridge
Bandits held up the Stoney Ridge bank in broad daylight today. Cashier Pat Mentor and another teller were reportedly tied up while the robbers escaped with about $800. Local authorities pursued leads but no arrests were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Stoney Ridge
Pat Mentor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eocape
Melba
A. Hartley Messenger
Frederic J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. C
Mid-West
Arthur Brisbane
King Features Incorporated
National City
Albert
Farm Bureau
Paul R. Maldon
United Press
Culo
Loo
Security
Lands
Golden
Illinois
Blasta
Mississipppi
Arkansas
Tennessee
Clinton
Gulf
St. Paul
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