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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1929
Page
10
Dr. Austin H. Clark of the Smithsonian denies human evolution from apes. He argues man appeared suddenly in his current form just before the ice age with no connection to monkeys.
The Ohio Legislature is asked to authorize a memorial park and trail from Toledo to Cincinnati. Sponsored by Senator Miles Kuhns of Dayton, the plan targets completion by August 8 1930 to mark the 150th anniversary of George Rogers Clark's Indian campaigns.
Columbus January 26 State Treasurer Bert B Buckley goes on trial Monday in Federal Court on charges of conspiring to offer a bribe He announced the appointment of Henry A Williams Columbus co counsel Other attorneys are J Mattern and W Turner of Dayton The charge stems from an investigation of the manufacture and sale of real beer by a Cincinnati brewery.
Chauncey reports Rev G B Courtney of the Church of Christ attended a Columbus convention of Ohio pastors and laymen with Mrs Courtney, children, and his mother Mrs Harvey Courtney. The Standard Bearers Society of Millfield Methodist met in January at the Home of Ruth and May Howard with readings on Good Will Voyagers See China and a luncheon for members including Isabel Brown and Ruth Devore.
Athens County principals meet to plan the April 26 musical contest in Athens with no solos but an orchestra selection. Entries require at least five players plus piano. any county school may enter. Also on agenda are a girls basketball meet in Hollister February 15 16 a potential end of year make up day. the first county debate March 15 and a George Rogers Clark Day observance February 21 marking the 150th anniversary.
Pleasant View Temple No 136 Pythian Sisters of Chauncey schedule an important meeting Sunday afternoon at 1 30 in this hall. The group prepares for an upcoming inspection and all members are urged to attend.
The upcoming radio program will feature Myers Y. Cooper governor of Ohio, Harry G. Leslie governor of Indiana, and Floyd Sampson governor of Kentucky discussing the 1779 Vincennes Campaign anniversary.
The attractive former queen of Afghanistan Souriya, who lost her throne after embracing Western life, has reportedly given birth to an eighth child. The Daily Express correspondent at Bombay filed the report.
George Thomas, 30, shot and killed his four year old son Robert and wounded his two year old daughter in their Akron home, gouged his wife’s eyes, then fatally shot himself after a long quarrel dating from his Lorain marriage in 1922. Police say he was temporarily insane at the time.
An advertisement warns that chest colds are dangerous and urges early treatment with Bowles Red Pepper Rub. It claims the rub penetrates congestion, warms the chest, and restores circulation, promising rapid relief. The copy stresses natural heat from red peppers and instructs that only Rowles Red Pepper Rub with the Rowles name is genuine.
Chauncey residents report visits from relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson and daughter Jo Ann return from Columbus to Chauncey. Chauncey hosts Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Smith with guests Clarence Mingus and Mr. and Mrs. W. Kempton of Jacksonville. Mrs. A. W. Raine of Nelsonville visits Mrs. William Collins on Main Street.
In Hollywood a 22 year old stunt jumper Liza Belle Wichart died after leaping from a speeding biplane during filming of Winged Horsemen. She had completed 140 parachute jumps and fell 3000 feet when her parachute failed to open. Universal Pictures officials said she had a minor role and denied she was doubling Ruth Elder.
F E Boudinot moved to his Millfield home after a week in Sheltering Arms hospital. He underwent surgery to amputate his left hand after it was caught in machine cogs at No. 6 Mine of the Poston Company in Milfeld and is reported to be recovering. Chauncey church services next Sunday begin with 9 30 Sunday School. Attendance at Church of Christ has risen with influenza improvement and the Friendship Bible Class led by Mrs Donald Henry reports 24 members and an attendance contest.
Tragedy marred the opening of the municipal airport in San Angelo Texas as pilot Al Henley, baseball player Donald Frazee, and Fort Worth theater manager W E Shytles were killed in a cabin monoplane crash during an attempted landing yesterday.
Mason C Townsend 74 died of paralysis after a stroke Thursday morning at his Guysville home. In addition to his widow M Caldwell he leaves a sister in California. Funeral by the Guysville Masonic Lodge set for Sunday at 1 30 P M with burial in Bean Cemetery. He was a lifelong resident, retired farmer and member of the Odd Fellows. Delta Gamma Mu to hold breakfast at Varsity Inn Sunday 9 A M to discuss The Athens Messenger.
In Cleveland on January 25 Mrs. Viola Bennett, 26, was accidentally killed by a bullet from her husband John Bennett, 28, in their apartment. Police report a tragic domestic accident with no foul play suspected.
Salvation Army high officials and councilors gathered at Sunbury Court near London to oppose General Bramwell Booth’s autocratic rule and secure a majority to request his resignation. Pictured left to right are Commissioner McKenzie China Commissioner Hoskins Australia Commissioner Hoggard international councilor Colonel T Cloud Central America Commissioner W Maxwell eastern Canada and Newfoundland. Below are Colonel Mary Booth daughter of General Booth commander in Germany and secretary Brigadier Eviath.
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