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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1931

Page

2

Logan Burglar Identified by Tennis Shoes

Logan Burglar Giffwuk Sterling, 21, of this city, was arrested by Chief Lewis Reynolds and Deputy Joe Farbearn after a June 23 Brooker confectionery burglary. Footprints from tennis shoes matched Sterling’s pair, which he later admitted he owned. He is jailed awaiting charges. prior terms at Boys Industrial School noted.

E Logan Giffwuk Sterling aPolica Lewis Reynolds Brooker West Hunter Street Jet Francia Gallagher Avenue Sterlings Tennia Shoes Sterling Boys Industrial School

Convicted murderer awaits life sentence in Elyria

Henry Barnes, 41, convicted of second degree murder for killing his landlady Mrs. Nellis Schindler, 47, waits for a mandatory life term. A jury deliberated under two hours before returning the verdict, with testimony alleging the daughter’s alarming actions cited in court.

Elyria Henry Barnes Nellis Schindler Barnes Wava Schindier Bammer

Fatal hay wagon accident claims local farmer

Hamilton July 9 A.R Cornalius Krelzer 65 a farmer near here died from head injuries after his team of horses bolted and toppled the wagon he rode. A separate incident reports three men beating John A Fitzgerald and an attack by a thief linked to a prior reform story.

Hamilton A.R Cornalius Krelzer Here Hove Aten John A. Fitcmer- F Mauetell Reformstory

Death Driver Is Held

A plea of not guilty was entered by John Iverson, 18, Pittsburgh, at his arraignment in Columbus on four counts of manslaughter. He is held in connection with the death of City Detective Thomas H. Day when a cue driven by Iverson crashed into a police squad car. Iverson’s case was continued to July 21 with bond fixed at $6,000.

Columbus John Iverson Pittsburgh Thomas H. Day Iverson

Councilmen Ordered to Explain Nonpayment of Nurse Salary

Five Fostoria Ohio councilmen faces contempt charges for failing to pay nurse Marguerite L. Binley’s salary. Judge James H. Platt set July 21 to show cause why they should not be punished. Walter M. Witherapnon, attorney for the nurse, filed the contempt petition.

Fostoria Fostoria, Q Common Pleas James Fh. Platt Walter M. Witherapnon Foesterin Misa Marguerite L. Binley

Shrine Convention Preparations Engage Thousands in Cleveland

Shriners in Northern Ohio rush final setup for the six annual convention with about 8 000 members at work. Last year Toronto drew 40 400 attendees. this year Cleveland aims for 69 000 to 66 000 participants.

Cleveland Ohio Toronto

Letter With Strange Address Is Delivered

Acting Postmaster Paul Holigton reported a letter with an odd address read To the proprietor of Confectionery on Frowie No. 31 where man from South Carolina left him hat on Friday of last week Logan Ohio. Chris Brocker of West Hunter Street received the letter and forwarded it to the South Carolina men who lost the hat.

Logan Stail Paul Holigton Focal Office Frowie No. 31 South Carolina Chio Chris Brocker West Hunter Street South Carina

Scouts Leave for East Ten Day Trip

Six Athens Boy Scouts set out from Sidney on a ten day tour of the East with fellow scouts from Siiney Ohio. They will visit Buffalo Niagara Falls New York City and West Point among industrial towns in New York state. Ralph Thorne camp director leads the group including Paul Jones Charles Smith Boris Woolley Merritt Preston Parker Walker and Richard Graham.

Athens East Siiney Sidney Buffalo Niagara Falls New York State New York City Weat Point Rilph Thorne Paul Jones Charles Smith Boris Woolley Merritt Preston Parker Walker Richard Graham

Study Gang Activities Jury Investigates Steubenville Police

Jefferson County Grand Jury reconvened for the seventh time since April to probe alleged gang activity and police department conditions. Judge Paisley warned of another jury if indictments are not returned after questioning 12 witnesses who were said to have told falsehoods.

Steubenville Uspi Jefferson County Grand J. S. Paisley

Quest for Loz Berlin Mission Recounts Credit Strategy

An official in Berlin indicates the Reichsbank faces pressure over a new credit framework as France and others push for policy concessions. The cabinet may resign to drop customs plans with Austria or halt a key Austrian loan condition while London contacts Dr. Luther and Pat Basle pursue similar missions in Brussels.

Berlin Hays Luther Reichsbank Ing Austria London Luther Brussels Pat Basle

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