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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
1
Carl Beasley of the Route 59 Association spoke at the meeting about developing federal roads and paving plans for the area. He outlined proposed improvements and emphasized coordinating with state and federal agencies to secure funding.
At Chillicothe a council of local leaders discussed Route 50 highway expansion and an Airports and Airways committee led by Carl H. Beasley of Ohio U S&S No 50. The Athens Messenger editor F W Pah and Scioto Gazette editor EB 8 spoke. 16 committees were formed with chairs across Athens Chillicothe and Cincinnati linked groups. Thirty five from Athens attended.
Columbus July 11. Herbert B. Briggs, Democrat of Cleveland, has been removed as state architect after serving since 1924. T. Ralph Ridley, Republican of Akron, replaces him. Public Works Director R. T. Wisda announced the dismissal amid administrative disagreements.
The Athens Retail Merchants Association closes all stores each Thursday afternoon starting this week for July and August. This marks the first of the summer half-holiday periods after noon closures, a practice that has occurred in past years.
Cincinnati reports a river race on the Ohio featuring Chris Greene Betsy Ann and Tom Greene. Captain Mary B Greene, the nation’s only licensed woman river pilot, may steer a contender. Frederick Way hopes to reclaim the elk antler trophy from last year’s winner the Betsy Ann despite mechanical worries.
An editorial paragraph argues against placing automobiles on the free list noting domestic production and farmer impact. It cites Ford and General Motors abroad and asserts US wealth should stay at home. It questions Rockefeller Jr as mayoral candidate, suggesting he has too much work with Rockefeller enterprises to run.
Detroit residents Tom Stathes 30 and a woman believed to be his wife plus Paul Esramdes 30 died in Monroe Michigan when a car struck a horse being led by Davis Young 63 a landscaper. The vehicle then crashed into an oncoming Greyhound Lines bus.
New York and surrounding metropolitan area end a humid heat wave as a cooling north wind arrives. The change yesterday lowered temperatures by about six degrees, bringing relief from the sweltering heat.
A 160 gallon still with six burners and gasoline tanks was seized after a Wednesday raid by 12 officers from Washington Athens and other counties. Willam H. Lewis of Torch was arrested on charges of possessing property designed for liquor manufacture and arraigned in Athene. He pled not guilty and was jailed in 1000 dollars bond.
The Cleveland Clinic, site of the May 15 disaster that killed 128, will be demolished. Officials ordered tearing the building, abandoning restoration, and starting plans for a new facility after Prof. Thorald Solman of Western Reserve University found lingering “yellow death” fumes in hidden areas.
Mrs Margaret Kelley of Trenton charges boxing champion Mickey Walker born Edward Patrick Walker attacked the home life. She asks for separate maintenance and custody of their son Michael, claiming he used threats and caused property damage after a spell of drinking and domestic strife.
American theosophical leader Katherne Tingley died of a heart attack today after recent hospitalization in Visisee following an automobile accident in Osnauruecky Germany.
Three bandits robbed the St Henry State Bank in Mercer County yesterday and fled with between $2,000 and $5,000. It was the bank’s third looting in two years, and suspects remained at large today. Sheriff Hanratty plans to visit Thistledown Race Track with deputies to arrest all under the wager contribution system.
Hollywood gossip reports Clara Bow has selected musical comedy star Harry Richman to be her husband. The couple announced at Bow's home that they will marry in about five weeks, after completing current film work.
East Liverpool reports 55 year old laborer Robert Jackson was crushed to death when his body was caught between a truck and a concrete mixer near the city. The accident occurred July 11 and authorities stated no immediate witness details were available.
Treasury estimates show federal prohibition spending could exceed 59 million dollars in 1940 with the Prohibition Bureau seeking about 14.1 million and the Customs Service and Coast Guard asking for fairer amounts. Undersecretary Ogden Mills plans and budget limits may force reductions, while the Justice Department’s annual 10 million remains a factor.
Mrs. W. Schwefel died this morning in Philadelphia at her son in law Milis Ballard's home at 89. Funeral services will be held there Friday and the burial will be in Weert Union Street Cemetery Saturday at 1 PM with Dr. A. Wilcox, pastor of the Athens Presbyterian Church, in charge. She was the widow of Rev. R. E. Schwefel former Athens pastor and had lived in Philadelphia. She leaves Mrs. Ballard Mrs. Faye and Mrs. Clyde Brown of New York City. Kizra Walker is arranging for funeral and burial in Athens.
Culver City Calif July 11 Heavy fog threatened to end the record endurance flight of Loren Mendel and Pete Heinhart as their Angeleno biplane hovered above Culver City airport at 7 20 am Pacific time entering the 217th hour of flight They aimed to reach 200 hours or more but fatigue and fuel concerns risk a premature stop The pair known as hard boiled hombres had already surpassed the prior ten day Cleveland record by Byron Newcomb and Hoy Mitelet Their refueling support feared the two pilots would crack before the engine Giving the tired crew a rough battle the rebuilt Angeleno motor appeared sound yet the endurance attempt hung on the edge of failure.
Rome honors American aviators Roger Williams and Lewis A. Yancey of the Pathfinder crew for their Atlantic crossing from Old Orchard, Maine. King Victor Emmanuel will award a top Italian crown decoration. receptions include the American Embassy and a Rome banquet, with a Sunday air pageant planned and Balbo ordering aerial escorts.
A dynamite blast damaged the Ideal Theatre in Akron early today. Police attributed the bombing to dis disgruntled workmen amid recent clashes between management and the projectors union.
Firemen at East Liverpool search Heaver Creek for Frances Seckman a 14 year old member of a picnic party who drowned when she ventured beyond her depth during the outing.
Miss Watts Mays, age 13 from Springfield, drowned in a stream near South Charleston yesterday after stepping into shallow water while swimming. The incident occurred during a local recreation period and authorities investigated the scene.
A red-haired woman Mia Eugene R. Chable credited with halting and recovering her husband’s stolen auto before police arrival. The thief fled after being struck by a passerby with a stick, and was captured by onlookers.
Federal officials in San Francisco awaited guidance from Washington after nearly 1 million dollars in ayum was found in the trunks of Mrs. Ying Kao, wife of the Chinese vice-consul, upon her return from the Orient visit.
Charles Thompson, 38, hospitalized in Westerville recovering from gunshot wounds after escaping the local jail. The gunfire was fired by Marshal Earnest Tedrows.
The Athens County Common Pleas Court cleared its docket with three remaining damage suits from non union miners settled by agreement. Total damages contested reach 4726 dollars, funded by a county tax levy increase. Jury actions involved $600 for Trey Hanson, $255 to Jack Andersen, $400 to Hanson, $150 to Carl Glass, with other awards listed to Garrivon Nedrick Smith Hoetbert Clarrivon.
The Athens Messenger offers a cook booklet with 150 modern recipes for soups salads and sandwiches. Washington Information Bureau compiled the handy guide to aid housewives and provide quick ideas for meals. Copies cost six cents to cover postage and handling with a coupon.
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