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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1929

Page

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Equality Is Individual Matter Says DePriest at Conference

Oscar DePriest Illinois congressman calls social equality in the South a hypocrisy and says it is decided by individuals not groups. He claims Southern Democrats fear Al Smith and the Catholic Church and cites political gains as their motive. At West Point Parham, a 206 year old Chicago negro, becomes the first new cadet at the academy since 1918, sworn in with 398 plebes.

Oscar DePriest Cleveland South Illinois Storm Virginia North Carolina Texas Florida al Smith West Point N. Y Alonzo Souleigh Parham Chicago United States Military Academy Military J. B. Alexander Ohio

Governor Cooper Plans Ohio River Inspection Trip

Governor Cooper will voyage down the Ohio River from Marietta to Cincinnati next week to inspect road conditions and state institutions in southern Ohio counties. He will be joined by Highway Director Robert N. Waid and Welfare Director Hal C. Griswold to inaugurate a broader state highway and institutions program.

Columbus U.P Cooper Ohio River Marietta Cincinnati Ohio Robert N. Waid Hal C. Griswold

Flapper Bandit Forces Ex-Doughboy To Drive Bank Robbery

In Topeka Kansas a 200-pound ex-doughboy named A. G. Perlichs was coerced at gunpoint by a 115-pound flapper bandit to drive her to a savings bank for a $15,000 payroll robbery. He was an unwilling assistant as the bandit escaped.

A. G. Perlichs Topeka Kas Perlichs

City Council Seeks Citizen Backing for Zoning Ordinance

The Athens City Council announced no zoning ordinance will be drafted without public support. The current building code is seen as insufficient to classify properties. drafting would involve mapping three district classes and must be approved by citizens for 30 days. Local officials urge civic groups to participate.

Athens John W. Bolin Mr. Bolin Siigley Lot East State Street Siigley

Trotzky Reflects On Longevity And Revolution In Exile

Leon Trotzky writes about himself while awaiting reentry to Russia. He jokes about his age and continues a stubborn insistence on revolutionary work. His background and life under persecution are outlined as context for his ongoing defiance.

Proceedings at Kiwanis Meet Reported

Dr. O Bird described the Kiwanis International convention proceedings at the Athens Kiwanis Club meeting. Merle Kerr was elected trustee to fill Fred McKay’s vacancy. The club will hold evening meetings and next week’s session will be run by the business standard committee. Installation of Circleville officers is scheduled for July 11 with clubs from the county attending.

O. Bird Athens Club Athens Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club Circleville Merle Kerr Fred McKay Business Standard

Father Will Face Charge of Murder

James Holton 32 was brought to Dayton police court to answer a first degree murder charge in the shooting death of his 8 year old son Robert. Holton claims accidental discharge while displaying a gun. wife says he had threatened to kill the boy. Police dispute accidental firing.

Dayton U.R James Holton Robert Holton

Banker Kidnapped by Gunmen In East Orange

Hobart Trust Company vice president Willard H. Elliott said he was kidnapped and held by men who called themselves Chicago gunmen. They gambled with him, gave wine, and took his belt as a souvenir before he was found safe in his car near Nutley after disappearing Wednesday.

East Orange N. J U.P Willard H. Elliott Hobart Trust Company Passaic Chicago Elliott Lamouckie Nutley New Jersey Ruth

Alliance Murder Report Seeks Motive Behind Ambush

Police widen probe into the Saturday night murder of Sam Pipalina and his wife in Alliance. They were gunned down by four assailants who ambushed them near their home, with Blackhand activity noted in the investigation.

Banking Dept Seeks June 2 Call for State Banks

Columbus July 2 The State Banking Department issued a call for the condition of all state supervised banks as of the close of business on June 2. The notice sets the deadline for banks to file reports and outlines the data required for the period.

Columbus U.P State Banking Department

Heir Claim to $50 Million Estate Filed by Innkeeper

George Morgan, an innkeeper in Mercien Connecticut, declares a direct line to Sir Andrew Chadwicke and has begun legal action to prove his right to a $50,000,000 English Chancery estate. He says he bears a sixth generation resemblance to Sir Andrew.

George Morgan Lan Mercien, Conn Morgan Sir Andrew Chadwicke Sir Andrew

Farm Board Appoints Williams and Stone to New Body

Carl Williams editor of the Oklahoma Farmer Stockman and ex president of the American Cotton Growers' Exchange joins James C. Stone president of the Burley Tobacco Growers' Cooperative Association on the federal farm board to oversee farm relief. Williams hails from Oklahoma City and Stone from Lexington Kentucky.

Carl Williams Oklahoma Marmer-Stockman American Cotton Growers’ Exchange James ¢. Stone Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association New Federal Farm Board Williams Oklahoma City Okla Stone Lexington

Flier Death Attributed To Safety Rule Violation

New York July 2 4 Roosevelt Field officials blamed safety rule violations for the death of noted flier Wilmer Stultz and two passengers Edward Harwood and Pasquale Castelluccio. Shoes jammed under the rudder bar supported the theory that the passengers froze to the dual controls during a falling leaf maneuver. Stultz who helped Amelia Earhart cross the Atlantic had been stunting with the others before the crash.

New York Roosevelt Wilmer Stultz Edward Harwood Pasquale Castelluccio Stultz Jack Ashcrat Viola Gentry Amelia Earhart Atlantic

Spain Greets Her Marooned Airmen

Four of Spain's top fliers, rescued at sea after an international search following the Italia disaster, arrived in Gibraltar today aboard the British carrier Eagle. They had left for the United States eleven days earlier and were rescued near the Azores.

Gibraltar U.P Spain Italia Arctic Circle United States Azores Islands Eagle

Whitcraft Speaks on Obedience to All Law at Loyalty Day

Judge Harley M. Whitcraft told 500 at Logan Methodist Church that Americans must obey all statutes. He cited prison demographics and the Sixth Seventh and Eighth Commandments to argue most inmates commit theft. He urged full citizenship and respect for law, noting the jury's role in law enforcement.

Joige Whitcraft I Ohio Penitentiary Mana‘field Reformatory Whitcraft Reformatory

No Tax Reduction In Sight Today

Washington July 2 The Senate Finance Committee members expressed pessimism over another tax reduction despite a $15 million Treasury surplus at year end. Smoot said tax reduction in the near future is out of the question. Democratic members, typically calling for cuts on surplus, avoided pressing for one now.

Washington U.P Treasury Senate Finance Committee Chetrman Smoot

Contptroller of currency Bole governs national banks

The controller of currency Bole outlines regulatory actions affecting national banks as of early June. This notice highlights the oversight role and June 2 date in the financial governance context.

Ohio Adopts Habitual Criminal Law Affects Fourth Offenders

Columbus July 2 The Habitual Criminal bill becomes law in Ohio affecting arson robbery pocket picking burglary and other major crimes. A fourth conviction for any of twenty four offenses may lead to life imprisonment while a third offense carries the maximum penalty for the crime. The statute covers arson robbery burglary second degree murder and more. The measure was sponsored by the Ohio State Bar Association.

Columbus U.R Ohio The Alig Siate Bar Association

Cripple Tends Fine Garden and Sleeps Through Night

Blaine Jones, an 85 year old in Salem Township, continues tending 4 000 tobacco plants after a train of sleepwalking episodes. He awakens briefly but returns to bed still asleep and completes the task.

Blaine Jones Salem Township

Pomeroy Sleepwalker Strolls the Streets in Morning

Benjamin Mankin, 85, a resident of the Second Ward, wandered the streets of Pomeroy in a sleepwalking episode before dawn. Witnesses including night watchman John Phillips observed him wearing three hats and carrying a bucket, then returning safely to his home where his daughter found him in bed. The incident ended without harm.

Pomeroy John Phillips Benjamin Mankin Court House Mr. Phillips Mr. Mankin

N E A Leader to Be Opposed to Propaganda

Atlanta July 2. Two NA E A candidates for president voiced views on propaganda in schools. Ruth Purdie of Lincoln Nebraska warned against commercial propaganda while supporting temperance in schools. Effie McGregor of Minneapolis agreed with Vel Lamkin that prohibition pamphlets should not be spread in schools and that education should be by trained educators for educational ends.

Effie McGregor Minneapolis

Governor backs sheriff and prosecutor in race betting laws

Columbus July 2 Governor Cooper said he will not interfere with betting connected to horse races at Toledo. He stated the administration trusts the sheriff and county prosecutor have full authority to enforce the law as outlined in the attorney general’s opinion.

Columbus U.S Cooper Toledo

Two Normal Schools Become Colleges in Ohio

Kent State and Bowling Green Normal schools have been renamed Kent State College and Bowling Green State College under the Emmons Hanna act which became law today. The act authorizes bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degree programs at both institutions.

Columbus Kent State Bowling Green Normal Schools Kent State College Bowling Green State College Emmons-Hanna

Man with four thousand tobacco plants proves unstoppable farmer

Blaine Jones, 47, of Salem Township, raises 4000 tobacco plants on his seventeen acre plot. Though missing both legs, he cultivates, harvests, and markets the crop with aid from his arms and hands and a leather sole body harness.

Pomeroy Blaine Jones W. H Rhotts Salem Township

Lecturer Porter's New Zealand Lecture Captivates Students

Mies Aimee Porter, born in New Zealand, presented an illustrated talk to students at Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Her three film reels highlighted a country small in size yet rich in scenery and unique customs, noting left-side traffic and widespread federally owned enterprises.

Mies Aimee Porter New Zealand Alumni Memorial Auditorium Misa Porter

Murderer Goes to Chair With Prayer in Ohio

James T. Nevins, former sailor and self described “touch guy,” was electrocuted at the state penitentiary for the murder of Don C. Prentiss, a former Detroit automobile salesman. He died unflinchingly with a silent prayer on his lips after receiving baptism as a Catholic and spiritual consolation from prison chaplain Father Albert O'Brien.

Columbus James T. Nevins State Penitentiary Don C. Prentiss Detroit Albert O'Brien

Herrick Will Is Probated in Ohio

The will of the late Ambassador Myron T. Herrick filed for probate in Cleveland today disposes of an estate estimated at 1,200,000 dollars. Three bequests total 90,000 dollars including 70,000 to the Herrick Public Library at Wellington Ohio 15,000 to the American Hospital at Paris and 5,005 to Mary Herrick Smith a sister. The will is dated November 7 1924.

Cleveland Myron T. Herrick Herrick Public Library Wellington American Hospital Paris Herrick Smith

Athens gas offices relocate to Nelson Block for district HQ

Ohio Fuel Gas Company and Ohio Fuel Gas Company formerly Athens San Gas and Lee Can Gas move from Hotel Athena to Nelson Block on South Court Street. John V. Winey New Lexington becomes district manager overseeing about 40 communities from the Ohio River to Logan with new staff and a billing machine replacing the old system.

Ohte Fuel Gag Company The Athens (San Company Leecan Gas Company Athena Nelson South Court Street Cray Hutchinson Athens South Coure Street Distriet Ohio Puel Gas Company Gaa Cale Gaa Bille Diretet John V. Winey Lexington Congress Street Ohio River Logan Ohio Fuel Gas Company Union Depot Maiia

Drivers Held After Bus Truck Crash North of Canton

Drivers of the bus and truck involved in a disastrous crash seven miles north of Canton were being held today pending completion of the investigation into the accident.

Canton Here

Thirty Summer Drinks Featured by The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger showcases recipes for thirty summer drinks including iced tea lemonade and orange juice as classics. It highlights beverages like blackberry punch pineapple lemonade rhubarb punch and various cocktails with directions in the Orange and Lemon Booklet available through the Washington Information Bureau. Order your copy with the coupon.

Washington Information Bureau

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