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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1930

Page

11

Dates Set For Exams Over State

Ohio civil service exams set for January 28 to 31 at multiple cities for highway inspectors urban engineers and labor roles. Wages range from $4.50 to $7.50 daily with examinations promptly announced. The State Education Directory lists high schools across Ohio with administration and staff details, plus state departments and county, village superintendents and classes in home economics and agriculture. Ohio penitentiary radio program on WAL 41 in July features usual Sunday lineup. population listed at 4,793 for the prison. State Tax Commission notes gasoline tax changes and projected revenue near $10 million for the year. Secretary of State receives 1,400 roster copies for officers. distribution planned May 1. News items include delays and details about a political meeting and a theft case near Florence, Ohio.

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Cape George Washington pictured as White House aide to General Nesville

An image features Captain Geotree, once a football star at Ohio University in Athens, now depicted as a White House attaché and aide-de-tamp to General Wendell i Nes ville, commandant of the Marine Corps. The caption notes his rise from athletics to a prominent service role.

Cape B. Geortze Danies Washington White House Wendell i Nesville The Marine Corps Geotree Ohio University Athens

Senator Pittman and Wife Escape Inferno at Washinee ton Estate

Senator Key Pittman and his wife fled their Washington state mansion as a blaze gutted the home. The fire, aided by heavy snow and a distant fire plug, trapped residents on the second floor. Three firefighters were injured amid efforts to combat the blaze and save the property.

Wallington Don Washineeton Strator Key Pittman Evadd Mra Pittman Repator Pitman Mehtins Pitman

Ohioan Admits Complicity in Police Murder

Phoenix dispatch reports that Glenn Dagar of Toledo Ohio confessed complicity in the murder of Highway Patrolman Brady Paul near New Castle on December 17 1929. Sheriff Charles Wrecht said the admission came after hours of questioning and followed Dagar identifying himself for the first time since arrest. Dagar said he traveled West with Trenel Shorder, who fired the trigger.

Phoenix Ariz U —Sherff Charles Wrecht Glenn Dagar Toledo Ohio Orpperal Brady Paul New Castle Ion Nivcember Wright Dague Lange Ameg Alan

Damages Denied in Auto Wreck Case at Marietta

A Baltimore and Ohio Railroad verdict denied $35,000 in damages to John Stone of Lelore for injuries to his car and himself after a November 15, 1925 collision at McFarland crossing below Porterfield in Berne Township. Convincing testimony claimed locomotive visibility and engineer actions were improper. The jury deliberated 45 minutes in Common Pleas Court.

Marietta Phos Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company John @ Stone Lelore Stone Mé¢Farland Porterfield Bemre' Township Mainti

Abandoned Week-Old Girl Found At Union Station

A week-old baby was found at Union Station and placed in the Juvenile Detention Home after a parent failed to return. Police seek unidentified Pittsburgh-origin mother. conductor described a suspicious bundle and odd behavior during the tram trip. In Batavia, Daniel Carson was fined 1000 for selling Jamaica ginger beverage in Municipal Court with a pending appeal.

Colembell Jan Calumbus Union Station Tele Tolumbus Pittsburgh Batavia Jamaica Daniel Carson

Accuse Trio of Coastguards in Rum Bribe Case

Buffalo authorities pursued a rum running conspiracy involving Coastguardsmen and an alleged fleet owner. Three guardsmen were arrested or named in the probe, with one fugitive said to have fled to Canada. investigations traced bribes tied to night shipping, dock operations, and a port station scandal.

Buffalo Canada N.Y Chinton & Coastguardsmen Chey Teri Joseph Libbey Jana Sen Cyr Twisniesen Clifton Giaird Cleveland Wyteau Mark Clinton Loirds

Poison Case: Woman Accused of Harm to Five Children

The article reports a mother accused in a poisoning case involving five children at Mortelli. Authorities allege the woman sought revenge and implemented a plan, with details about the alleged motive and the family dynamics.

Cooper Favored For Second Term In Senate Race

Springfield delegates endorse Troy Myers for renomination as Cooper is favored for a second term. The meeting adopted a resolution of endorsement with Senator Rosac CL Mewul Lovh, Gov. John T. Strewn, and Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown also backed.

Springfield Troy Myers Cooper U. 8 Roscac Mewullovh John T. Strewn Mechanicsburg Clarente J. Brown

Bride Seeks Missing 1900 Dollars From Bridegroom

Morgan, a Zanesville man with tuberculosis, awoke in a Columbus hotel to find his bride Ruth Roberts Margag and $1,900 missing from under her clothing after a hurried Dayton romance and wedding. Police offered sympathy but could not intervene. Morgan had traveled to Arizona for his husband duty two weeks earlier.

Columbvs San Arizona Miss Roberts Dayton Tal Hota Meg Lily Morgan

German Editor Is Granted a Pardon

Columbus January 18 Governor Myers Y Cooper pardoned John Kandert editor of The Columbus Herald a German language paper. Kandert was convicted in Cleveland in 1926 and sentenced to ten years in the reformatory for embezzlement. He had been paroled two years earlier and later became editor of the Herald. The governor's statement calls Kandert a respected citizen and notes the charge was trivial and fabricated.

Columbus Tan Myers Y. Cooper John Kandert Columbus Herald Cleveland Kandert Kanidert

College Poet Leads in Wisconsin School Affair

In Madison Wisconsin college scene a poet student APeet becomes central to a campus dispute involving a disciplinary action. President Frank confronts youth led unrest and calls for due process over police style methods amid a controversial marriage plan and student protests at the University of Wisconsin.

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VOTE PROBLEMS ARE IRONED OUT AT DISCUSSION IN COLUMBUS

The civil committee of the Secretary of State Clarence J. Jones reviewed the new election code. Major issues, including permanent registration, were referred to a special sub committee and will inform next meeting. Appointments on the sub committee include Louis Simon Cleveland Curr y M. Curtis Toledo Walter A Sekoenle Cincinnati George HW Shauf Canton Frank Sidyon Troya Don Brower Dayton and Mayor Fouler Cleveland.

Columbus Eivil Peeru Tary Clarence J. Jows Gilbert Beltman Louis Simon Cleveland Cuarry M. Curtis Toledo Walter A Sekoenle Clincinnai George HW. Shauf Canton Rank Sidyon Tlyria Don Brower Day’ton Mayor Fouiler

Americans Are Guests Of Premier Meeting At Embassy

A chaotic captioned scene shows American delegates arriving at the embassy for a premier level gathering. The group is described as receiving cordial reception while discussions focus on wartime relief, postwar aid, and diplomatic ties. Several named figures appear in the caption sequence documenting arrivals and interactions.

Damaged Route 4 Affects Local Tavern Areas

Water damage hit Route 4 near Mildietown and Germington, closing taverns and slowing traffic. Authorities from WH and local channels report cleanup efforts, while meteorological teams track climate conditions affecting the washout. Plane activity aided surveys as crews prepare to reopen the route.

Wets and Drys Agree on Senate Vote on 18th Amendment

Washington dispatch reports wets and drys in the Senate planning a test vote on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. Blame, Hoover, and political factions shape the debate as reformists seek to gauge support before November.

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