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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1929

Page

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Endurance Flight Pioneers Near 250 Hours At Culver City

Loren Mendell and RL Reinhart continue their Angeleno refueling endurance flight at Culver City airport reaching the 250 hour mark. The engine, though noisy earlier, ran smoothly after minor oil pump trouble. Crowds urged calm as pilots declined ambulance aid, planning to stay aloft at least 100 more hours despite ground chatter.

Culver City Calif Loren Mendell Pete’ Reinhart Angeleno Lato Mendez Mendel Reinhart Mendell Filer

Meigs County Children’s Home Boys Harvest Berries and Hay

At the Meigs County Children’s Home in Pomeroy Ohio the able bodied boys pick blackberries and work in the hayfield. Ten to a dozen pickers each day bring in gallon amounts while a larger group gathered 28 gallons on Wednesday. Superintendent Harvey Eastman oversees harvests totaling about 28 tons of hay this season.

Pomeroy Meigs County Harvey Eastman

Fire Deaths at English Festival Shock Crowd

In Gillingham England a two day midsummer festival comedy ended in tragedy as twelve people died in a four story dummy house fire during The Fireman's Wedding. Spectators cheered as the bride and groom and party perished, while firemen delayed alarms, believing it a stage effect.

Gillingham Kent England U.P Jac Tabrett Realife Worral Tabrett

Sheriff Recovers Escapees to Logan Jail

Prisoners Gilbert Hoy and Noble Denson, held on auto theft charges, were rearrested in North Canton after escaping Hocking County Jail. Sheriff Lloyd and Deputy Belden transported them back to Logan Jail for arraignment and possible grand jury action.

County Union Furnace Robert Kern Cambridge North Canton Lloyd George W. Belden Canton

Street Repair Work Progressing Rapidly

Street construction on Main Street advances with multiple crews at the Middleport section and additional gang planned for Kerrs Run end to speed contract completion. Governor Cooper declines comment on transfer of racing from Thistledown amid local betting interference at Bainbridge Geauga County.

Pomeroy Main Street Middleport Kerr Cooper Columbus Thistledown Shortt Hanratty Cuyahoga County Bainbridge Geauga County

Forty Millions Needed to Open Chicago Schools

The Chicago Board of Education proceeds with selling tax anticipation warrants totaling 40 million dollars to cover operating costs until next tax revenue. The council opposed the sale, citing bank syndicate involvement, while the district faces 45 million in indebtedness and 600000 students risk extended summer vacation without funds.

Chicago U.R

Passengers Hurt In Truck Crash

Two commercial trucks laden with passengers during a streetcar strike collided at a New Orleans street intersection. Six people were severely injured and taken unconscious to hospitals as bystanders watched the crash and ice from one vehicle sprayed the scene.

New Orleans Ay Street

Two Aviators Plan Three Record Flights in August

Chicago July 12 Two former army aviators Canta, C. Edward Nelson and Roy L Amnell will attempt three new flying records in August. They aim for nonstop Chicago to San Francisco and back with refueling, seeking distance and time marks for transcontinental flight and the nonstop refueling flight record. The cruise is expected to cover about 7,000 miles in 72 hours.

Chicago Army San Francisco New York Chicago Air Capital Canta C. Edward Nelson Roy L Ammell

Society Girl Dorothy Wilson Improves After Car Collision

Pasadena and Chicago socialite Dorothy Wilson, 20, injured in a crash with Miss Tielen Hertz, 19, shows improved condition at Evanston Hospital. Doctors report possible further transfusion and hope for recovery without permanent disability as Hertz faces arraignment July 20 on assault and dangerous weapon charges.

Evanston U.P Dorothy Wilson Pasadena Calif Chicago Tielen Hertz John Hertz Wilson Marcue H. Hobart Milton Wilson Wiliam Cummings Evanston Hospital Hobart Miss Wilson Hertz J. Bluss

Democratic Senator Opposes Tariff, Retains Party Discord

Washington July 12 Senator Simmons Pemachat Keany announced among fellow Democrats that he opposes the tariff bill before the Senate Finance Committee. He warned against altering control of the Democratic National Committee, and denied any link to intraparty fights over leadership.

Washington Simmons Keany Dorin Jeeu Democrat National Demroittce Senate Finance Committee Shimon Smith North Carolina Alaombe Si Pator Demecrstie Raskoab Woid Demerratte Haskob Tammany Vidi Tin

Refused To Take New Fangled Bill In New York

Mrs Edith Mitag tried to pay a Panama Mall Steamship Line bill with a twenty dollar bill but the driver returned it saying coupons are not accepted. The incident is tied to a report from Cedar Point dated July 12 where G Pickrel of Dayton was named president of the Ohio State Taxicab Association, succeeding John A Elden of Cleveland.

New York Edith Mitag Panama Mall Ohio State Hart Mitttag John A. Elden Cleveland

Death of 6-Year-Old Buster Weed Drowns in Hocking River

Nelsonville dispatch reports Elmer “Buster” Weed aged 6, son of Mr and Mrs William Weed Haydenville, drowned in the Hocking River near Haydenville after swimming with older youths. A pulmotor crew and a doctor were unable to revive him after two hours of efforts. the death is attributed to drowning.

Weed Nelsonville Elmer ‘Buster’ Weed William Weed Haydenville Hocking River Haydensilley Rea- Net Waterson Villa Leen Aden Elmer Weed Water National Fireproofing Company Dyno Schenk Logan

Trial delay for Dr Snook denied in Franklin County

Dr James Snook's bid to push back the murder trial of Ohio State coed Hix from July 22 to the next term was denied by Judge Scarlett. The defense argued for more time and access to personal belongings, reports, and physician notes, but the court ruled no continuance and kept the schedule. Snook, married father of a child, confessed days after arrest but later recanted.

Dr. Snook Ohio State Franklin County Colymarts James HO Bnogk Hix Compton Mena Amine Snook Scaarlett Scarlett Beannett Snook Phyasicians Dheimlata Ontatle Miss Hix Plct Ite

YANKEES Feted in Rome with Musk and Fans

Rome celebrates the U S aerial team Yancey and Williams as they tour the city. A general Roman mass meeting is planned at Colonna Place with Mussolini expected to greet the explorers. The party visits Littorio Airdrome and meets Balbo and De Pinedey Traty.

Thomas Morgan United Press Rome Roger Q. Wits Dame Lewis A. Yancey Voyageura Benito Mussolini Atlantic Campi Degtio Augusto Turaati Faselat Melal Balbo Fi Aviation Yancey Williams Littorio Fantander Old Orchards Mets Balhe Francencq de Pinedey Traty Mussolini

Lower Tariff Rates On Card

Washington on July 12 reports show a move toward reducing tariffs on passenger automobiles to 10 percent while motor trucks face a 26 percent duty. Senate Finance Committee members voiced mixed support for free trade proposals pushed by Ford interests and industry leaders. Democratic members favored lower rates than 10 percent, while Republicans largely backed the motor magnates recommendations.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Ford Motor Company Edsel Ford Trenry Ford Lis Halvan Micauley Autormobile Chamber of Commerce Alfred J. Sloan Motara

Untin Bowler Set to Resume Journey to Berlin

Damaged report from Chicago notes the amphibious craft Untin Bowler, delayed by ice floes in Ungava Bay, is expected to resume its flight to Berlin today. Crew dispatches indicate plans remain firm despite hazardous conditions and July 12 timing.

Chicago Ungava Bay Chicago Tribune Berlin Tribune

Soviet Watch in Manchuria and Nordic Dispatches

Soviet trade organizations in north Manchuria are reported as the area closes. An American consul describes a battle at a ford and a damaged Berlin plane after a collision. Chinese authorities arrest sixty Communists as the situation unfolds amid weather-advantaged transit.

Washington Robertlery Manchuria Wood Robert Gasticninese Parker Cramer Antin MacMurray Berlin Port Burwell Mount Evans Greenland

Dope Affair Advances in San Francisco Chinatown

Prominent Chinatown residents await official guidance as the United States weighs procedures to stop a smuggling plot. The attempt to import about 690 000 dollars worth of opium belonging to Mrs Ying Kao prompted federal inquiry, with 48 hours passing since a telegram to Washington seeking instructions amid fragile China relations. Authorities could arrest wealthy residents if evidence supports it.

N Francisco San Francisco United States Ying Kao Hors State Department Washington China Chinatown

Car collision at Grometod Crossing injures passenger

A light roadster owned by Lawrence Henry of Athens collided with a train at Grometod Crossing on Thursday night. The car was wrecked and there were no signals or flagmen present. Harold Murphy, riding with Henry, was scratched and his right hand bruised. Henry was uninjured.

Lawrence Henry Athens Grometod Crossing Henry Harold Murphy Mr. Henry

Athens Messenger Offers Soups Booklet for Kitchens

The Athens Messenger promotes a new Washington Information Bureau booklet titled Soups Salads and Sandwiches. It offers a varied collection of recipes for healthful economical soups and quick meals. Readers can obtain the booklet by sending 17 cents with a coupon to Frederick J. Haskine, Director, Information Bureau, Washington DC.

Washington Nae Reau Frederick J. Haskine Athens Washington, D. C

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