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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1927

Page

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Hutchinson Dies of Heart Attack in Athens Home

Fred M. Hutchinson 60 prominent Athens shoe dealer dies at 11 Park Place from a heart attack shortly after midnight. He played golf yesterday at Athens Country Club, visited neighbors, and cared for his mother, Mrs. Nellie Hutchinson, before retiring. Hutchinson had long worked in local shoe businesses and led a family devoted to his mother. funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM with Dr. Daniel McGurk and Rev. Fr. L. Pielow officiating.

Fred M. Hutchinson Athens Park Place Mr. Hutchinson Athens Country Club T. R. Biddle Nellie Hutchinson University Terrace Hutchinson W. B. Halbirt Sylvania F. M. Hutchinson Nellie van Rhes Garvin Masonic Order Knights Templar Athens Rotary Club Lng Wister Melhirt Tos Daniel McGurk Portsmouth Forst Hutch Il L. Pielow Church of the Good Episcopal Dem Butchi

Fire losses near Rutland total eleven barns and houses

A fire at Harry Snowden's large barn near Rutland on July 9, part of a yearlong tally of eleven barns and eleven houses lost in the area. Jamrus Searles has tracked the incidents, with Snowden’s blaze costing about $2,000.

Rutland Harry Snowden Here Jamrus Searles Snowden

Insurance Firm Probes Zweifel Death Cause

Coroner reports Pomeroy man died from injuries sustained while lifting films. Insurance concern investigates the incident to determine liability and coverage implications.

Zweifel Pomeroy Man

Ohio Coal Mines Open Friday By Operators

Weather notes report another sweltering day in eastern Ohio with temperatures near 95 and a cooler trend on the way as rain clouds approach from the west. The forecast calls for local thundershowers and cooler conditions in western and northern portions tonight.

Gans

Insurance probe into Zweifel death at Beech Grove cemetery

An insurer's expert arrived with Coroner Ewing to reexamine the late Nyman J. Zweifel's tomb body at Beech Grove. Zweifel, a motion picture house owner, died from a ruptured heart misattributed to lifting film. double indemnity policies prompt further inquiry before payout. The findings and amount remain undisclosed.

Pomeroy Nyman J. Zweifel Ewing Beech Grove Cemetery Zweifel

Fatal Fight Near Cincinnati Involving Ex West Point Cadet

On a desolate road near Cincinnati two women fought a deadly clash that killed Orman A. Wheeler of Piqua former West Point cadet visiting the Elks convention. Bertha Dewaild of Cincinnati claimed she and her fiancé William Lang were detained as suspects. she said she did not hear the gunfire.

Cincinnati Orman A. Wheeler Piqua West Point Bertha Dewaild William Lang Wheeler

Coast flight crew departs for Long Beach in Miss Doran plane

Start of coastal flight from Coast Mt. Clemens Michigan to Long Beach California by Miss Mildred Doran, 22, school teacher, and Auggie Pedlar, Flint aviator, aboard the Flint-to-Hawaii aircraft Miss Doran.

MT. Clemens Mich U.P Mildred Doran Auggie Pedlar Flint Long Beach Calif Miss Doran

Richmond Teacher Miss Adair Heads National Education Group

Miss Cornelia S. Adair of Richmond Virginia, newly elected president of the National Educational Association, becomes the first classroom teacher to win the honor as Red America praises her leadership and classroom discipline stance.

America Cornelia S. Adair Richmond National Educational Association

Annual Inspection Of State Forests Is Scheduled Here

The Ohio agricultural experiment station board of control schedules a three day inspection of state forests and parks in Southern and Southeast Ohio. Forester Edmun Secrest and director C G Williams accompany the party, visiting Hocking county forests, Waterloo near Athens, and returning to Columbus. The inspection aligns with new federal reforestation projects in cooperation with the university and experiment station.

Columbus Ohio Board of Control of The Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Edmund Secrest C. G. Williams Chillicothe Hocking County Athens Waterloo Forest U.S. Department of Agriculture University Agricultural Experiment Station

Pomeroy Hosts State Delegates At Peace Church Convention

Delegates from across Ohio gather in Pomeroy for a convention at Peace church. Meals for over 200 are arranged at the K of P hall and gala attire marks the event. Opening sessions were lively despite hot weather, with activities planned through Thursday night.

Pomeroy Ohio

Great Heat Wave Grips Eastern U S Regions

A sweeping heat wave covered the region east of the Mississippi with continued swelter and humidity. The U S Weather Bureau projected relief for the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley by tomorrow, while Middle and North Atlantic states waited for cooler air until tomorrow night as thundershowers were forecast.

Washington O.R Mississippi River United States Weather Bureau Great Lakes Ohio Valley Middle North Atlantic

Flora B Merritt Named Principal Of New Marshfield School

Flora B. Merritt will be principal of the New Marshfield grade school and oversee visual education equipment at the high school. She has fifteen years teaching experience, started in Tiffin, and studied at Heidelberg Rio Grande and Miami University. The entire teaching staff is now employed and a driven well will supply high school water. a committee will visit Columbus to arrange state approval for a motion picture projector.

Flora B. Merrits New Marshfiel New Marshfield Board of Education Merritt Tiffin Heidleberg Rio Grande Miami University New Marshfield Columbus

Refusal Sought to Reverse Glouster Reckless Driving Judgment

Mrs. C. L. Green appeals a June 27 ruling in Common Pleas over a collision with Harry Colley on June 24. She contests the overruling of a new trial and argues the verdict is not sustained by the evidence and is against the weight of the evidence, seeking relief against Mayor 8S. A. Parks.

A. Parks Glouster C. L. Green Common Pleas Green Harry Colley

Mines Cleanup Timeline Is Six Weeks Long

Statement says ore opening will proceed with peaceable cleaning of mines and a six week period required to complete removal of hazards.

Ohio coal mines to reopen with union wages near five dollars a day

Ohio coal mines idle since April 1 will reopen next Friday per Ohio Coal Operators' association president S H Robbins. J L Goode states mines to be cleaned and repaired over two to six weeks and operated at about five dollars daily wage, with aim for peace and harmony though miners leader Lee Hall says the union rejected the $5 wage proposal.

Cleveland Ohio Coal H. Robbins Ohio Coal Operators’ Association Robbins J. L. Goode Ohio Coal Bureau Lee Hall Ohio Union

Japan May Quit Naval Conference and Not Sign

Geneva July 13 The British American cruiser arms talks faced a new dilemma as Japan considered withdrawing from the naval conference Japan refused to sign any treaty setting cruiser tonnage above 250 000 tons arguing the talks were meant to lower armaments The United States and Britain had proposed up to 400 000 tons while Britain favored 600 000 tons, prompting Tokyo to press for lower limits due to fears of higher builds.

Geneva U.P Japan United States Great Britain Coolidge

Four drown as sailboat sinks in Hamilton storm

Four persons including a baby died when a sailboat foundered during a sudden rain and windstorm in Hamilton Ontario last night. Three others were rescued from the waters. Local authorities investigated the wreck and identified the victims.

Hamilton, Ont

Hill Counties Face Road-Building Shakeup Under New Bill

Hill counties in Southern Ohio face hardship under the Norton highway bill taking effect January 1 1927. John W Dowler the local highway engineer warned counties may opt to cooperate with the state on road projects, risking neglect for poorer or less able areas. He noted level counties like Central and Northern Ohio can build more miles per dollar, while incentives to counties will drive state funding decisions.

Ohio John W. Dowler Athens County

Highway Unopened Around Slide Near Monkey Run

No move to open the highway around the slide below Monkey Run. Street car traffic is diverted around the gap and highway travel must use the Rutland road. The Hocking Valley railway company holds the key as a representative from the company arrives.

Slide Monkey Run Pomeroy Rutland Road Hocking Valley Railway Company

Road Work In Hocking County Auditor Calls Bonded Indebtedness Cut

Auditor states county road work funding tied to reducing bonded indebtedness. The report notes ongoing road projects in Hocking County and outlines fiscal steps required to meet debt targets.

Logan Auditor Declines New Highway Bonds

July 13. Auditor D M Heft refused to certify further highway bonds until Hocking County's bonded indebtedness is reduced. A delegation sought about 15000 for Logan McArthur road improvements, but Heft noted the current debt near 600000 and that existing interest levies do not justify more borrowing.

Logan D. M. Heft Hocking County Logan-McArthur Highway Logan-McArthur Road Logan Water-Works

Doctor to donate his body to Ohio State research

Dr. Aaron W. Hill, 73, said he will sign over his body to Ohio State University researchers to advance medical science and humanity. He spoke in Columbus about his decision and its intended use.

Columbus Aaron W. Hill Ohio State University

Boy Swallows Cog Wheel Plays Toy In Waverly

Eight year old Roland Westbrook of Waverly Virginia swallowed a cog wheel from a mechanical toy. The object lodged in his throat for 24 hours and nearly blocked breathing before doctors in Philadelphia removed it through a procedure after he survived the ordeal.

Roland Westbrook Waverly Philadelphia

Complete Scale Claim Draws Attention in Union Dispute

Operators announce that the proposed complete scale is higher than non union field wages and assert the scale is fully set. The statement highlights a union stance as workers push for standard pay.

Drunken Drivers And Plain Drinks Are Given Fines

The notice records fines issued for drunken driving and for serving plain drinks. Authorities report penalties imposed under public safety and licensing rules with details on violations and outcomes.

Six Men Arraigned for Drunken Driving in Logan

Judge A M Ellinger dealt sternly with six defendants for intoxicated driving. Bennet Fiske received the harshest penalty with a 100 dollar fine, costs, and a 90 day driving suspension after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated following a Haydenville crash. Kelley Mount was fined 75 dollars with costs. Jim Wonn 40 dollars and 90 day suspension. Brad Teal Pearl Kepler and John Connolly each paid 20 dollars plus costs for being intoxicated.

Kelley Mount Jim Wonn Brad Teal Pearl Kepler John Connolly

Ohio Briefs Bond Denied in Galion Bank Robbery Case

Bucyrus Common Pleas Judge J Walter Wright refused to reduce the $50 000 bond set by Mayor H H Hartman for William Hand held to the grand jury on alleged involvement in the Commercial Bank robbery in Galion. The bond stands not excessive. Columbus Public Utilities Commission resets the tentative valuation of the Portsmouth Gas Company after protests from the city and the gas company over rates.

Bucyrus—Common Pleas J. Walter Wright H. H. Hartman Galion William Hand Grand Commercial Bank Columbus Public Utilities Commission Portsmouth Gas Company

Thre Blows Out Auto Overturns Injuring Man

Chauncey July 12 Alonzo O Nail suffered a left shoulder dislocation facial injuries and a dislocated left thumb when his auto overturned near Lands farm just north of the city. Two Nelsonville youths, about 15, escaped with minor bruises. O Nail was treated by Dr. Warren V Sprague and the car was badly damaged.

Chauncey Alonzo O’nail Lands Nelsonville O’nail Warren V. Sprague O'Nail Millfield

Ohio Mine Operators Refuse Lower Pay After Menace to Resume

A Columbus report says Ohio coal operators press for steady operation and resist wage terms proposed by miners. The state committee disputes miners leaders and argues Jacksonville scale wages, including 6.0 to 4.50 for labor, are too high for a return to work, prompting a Friday meeting to decide on resuming mine operations.

Jacksonville Kentucky Virginia Ohio Here

Hooper Named Head of State Hospital for the Insane

Dr. L. Hooper superintendent of the Orient state institution for feebler will succeed Dr. H. McClellan as head of the State hospital for the insane in Dayton. John E. Harper state fair director announced Hooper will assume duties Friday. Orient successor not yet named.

Columbus L. Hooper State Institution Orient H. McClellan State Hospital For the Insane Dayton John E. Harper Hooper Ae Ee

How to Get Ahead and Save for the Future

Fragmented OCR note discusses personal finance ideas about information, spending, and savings. Mentions ignorance about uses and earning power leading to poverty in old age. Advises managing accounts and coupons as part of building wealth.

Ana

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Gab Wee Saeg Wren Bradford Sam Hutchinson Swift and Company Swift Company Mary O'Bleness Hussey, Binns Shovel Company Pittsburgh Miss O'Bleness Earl Logan Logan and Hutchinson Carl Stickney Hutchinson and Stickney Stickney Charles Weetrot Lodi Township C. Ruth Ane Ats Marie Jose Belgium Apulia King Emmanuel Italy Southeastern Ohio Flora B. Merritt Harmy Ger Ue al Ricard Yakima Wash Albert Caroline Ellin Ger Alonzo O’neal Hocking Valley Own+ Ser Cost Company State Committee of the Hocking Lee Mall and Gas Savage Corm Reale Rsa Will Hispital For Insane Frederic J. Haskin Information Bureau Washington, BD. C
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