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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1929

Page

6

Donahey 15 to Take Stump to Fight Tax Bill

Former Governor Vic Donahey plans a statewide campaign to oppose the tax classification amendment. He is strongly against the proposal to abolish the 77 year old uniform taxation rule and classify all property for taxation, likely to appear on the fall ballot. The measure is backed by late Senator George H. Bender of Cleveland and aims to change representation based on population.

Columbus Vic Donahey United Press George H. Bender Cleveland

German Aviator Ordered Back Home From Iceland Flight

German aviator Wolf gang Von Gronan who left List Auf Sylt on a mysterious flight toward the United States was ordered to return to Germany immediately. He landed at Reykjavik Iceland after a 1000 mile hop using a Dornier Wal flying boat, a craft similar to Ramon France’s trans Atlantic craft.

Berlin U.P Wolfgang von Gronan List Auf Sylt United States Germany Gronan Reykjavik Iceland Sylt Ramon France South America

Local Children to Swim Friday at Crystal Pool

East and West Side School playgrounds supervise a Friday swim at Crystal Pool. Miss Marian Ickis leads the program with 2 46 pm meeting time at Hireh School and reduced admission. West beats East 6 to 3 in yesterday’s baseball game. East had nine hits, West sixteen.

Crystal Pool Marian Ickis East West Playground West East Side Baughman Coury Creston Nichols Scott

Attempt to blow up city's gas supply exposed in New Orleans

In New Orleans on July 15 officials reported thirteen sticks of dynamite found under a pipeline feeding the city by the Southern Gas and Fuel Company. A faulty fuse prevented detonation. Two striking carmen were arrested for allegedly attacking a mat and four women returning from a visit to the strike breaker camp.

U.P Southern Gas & Fuel Companys Public Service Company Carmen

Noble County Man Dies in Columbus

J. W. Matheny, 48, Noble County auditor, died of apoplexy in a downtown hut in Columbus. His body returned to Caldwell for funeral. He came with his wife T. M. Ellerman and Mrs. Witham Arnold, all of Caldwell. Matheny was active in state politics and Eastern Ohio organizing.

Columbus J. W. Matheny Noble County Caldwell Matheny T. M. Ellerman Witham Arnold Ohio

Boy killed as tree falls in cave near Chagrin Falls

In Chagrin Falls July 1 a boy died when a large tree toppled into a cave while companions digged for sand. Cousin Ernest Runner, 11, ran two miles to fetch Deputy Marshal J. Bo Wuggett and 10 men who freed the boy after two hours. His mother Mia Florence Savage fainted at the home arrival.

Chagrin Falls Mia Florence Savage

New Lunacy Law Takes Effect In Ohio

A new lunacy law becomes effective tomorrow in Ohio. The probate judge's office announced the measure allows commitments of residents from Athens County and other counties at the probate court, replacing a rule that sent out-of-county cases back home for commitment.

Ohio Athens County Cour

Doctor Nenemaker Fined For Reckless Driving In Court

Dr. Nenemaker of Pomeroy was arraigned Wednesday night before Mayor K C Wondworth on a reckless driving charge and fined plus costs totaling 10.20 dollars. He was arrested shortly after midnight Wednesday on Court Street by Chief Fingterwold and Police Captain Charles Maple.

K. C. Wondworth Dr. Nunemaker Pomeroy Nunemaker Court Street Police 1 Fingterwold Charles Maple

Blacksmith Attempts to Target Austrian Chancellor in Vienna

A longtime unemployed Jotrmesman blacksmith named Anton Teltner tried to shoot at Chancellor Ernst Etreeruwitz in Vienna, according to The Exchange Telegraph Agency’s Vienna correspondent.

London U.2 Anton Teltner Ernst Etreeruwitz Austria Vienna Exchange Telegraph Agency

Wealthy Ohio Couples Witness Surprise Marriage

In Dayton on July 18 a prominent Cleveland and Dayton gathering at the Ohmer estate witnessed the surprise marriage of Harry W. Grassell, 22, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Grassell, to Grace Ohmer, 17. The union ties two of Ohio's wealthiest families.

Dayton U.R Cleveland Wilfrid LL Uhmer Harry W. Grasselll Thomas Grasnel Grace Ohmer Ohmer Ohio

Coolville Camp Meeting Set for July Weekend

The annual Coolville Camp Meeting starts Sunday July 25 and runs for one week. Rev. Harry Frye of Waterford leads the arrangements with programs available from Mr. Dy. A strong series of daily programs has been arranged.

Coolville Harry Frye Waterford

Lexington farmer released on bond after assault charge

William McGregor of Lexington was released on $2,500 bond after his arrest on a charge of assault with intent to kill related to an attack on Adolph Caster, a 72 year old Troy township farmer, near Lexington.

Lexington William McGregor Adolph Caster Troy Township

A Stylish Frock 6989 Pattern Details

A fashion pattern describes a stylish frock 6989 in printed voile satin or crepe. It lists six sizes 94 36 38 40 42 44 with material yardage for 82 inch and 29 inch fabric, cascade plait facing, and lower edge width 46 inches. Patterns mailed to any address on receipt of silver or stamps.

Conscience forces confession in murder case across states

Mike Sardelis admitted to a 18 year old murder in Cheyenne and claimed a complex flight across the country ending in Cincinnati. He described jealousy and a failed engagement with Alexandra and said he fled to escape his guilt. Authorities in Cincinnati were notified.

Cincinnate Dis Mike Sardelis Mike Dallas Baker Alexandra Chinia Chepenn Bondelia Enion Pacific Alexandra Sardelia Saids Cheyenne Erie Cineinei Pittsburgh Yourestesn Akron

Pomona Grange to Meet Saturday in Athens County

Athens County Pomona Grange will hold a Saturday session called by Master C Bryson to complete degree work and finalize plans for the County Grange picnic at a Waterloo site near Mineral. Members are expected to attend at 8 o'clock in the Athens Chamber of Commerce meeting rooms.

Athens County Pomona Grange County Grange Waterloo Brute Forest Mineral C. ©. Bryson Athens Chamber of Commerce T Rooms

Dayton State Company opens plant for pew line growth

Opening of plant number six of the Dayton State Company for the manufacture of a pew line of industrial scares and the consequent employment of skilled workers has been announced.

Payton Dayton Seate Company Otean Nate If Porsons

Turnipaced Bonded On Fraud Charges At Scioto Valley Farm

Columbus July 1 Arthur L Turnipaced president of the Scioto Valley Silver Fox Farm was charged with obtaining money under false pretenses by a Findlay man and two other men. He was released on bond pending arraignment.

Columbus Arthur L.turnipaced Scioto Valley Silver Fox Farm

Slater Allegedly Dissolution of Restraining Order Filed

Columbus reports an affidavit seeking dissolution of a restraining order against Joseph Slater 1801 Franklin Park North a former Nelsonville merchant. Barbara Slater obtained the order amid alimony actions, but Slater says the couple now lives together and he seeks its end.

Columbus Joseph Slater Franklin Parks Nelsonville Real Barbara Slater Bin Aso Slater Davit

Gasoline Tax Take Up In Ohio Five Months

Columbus July 18 Ohio gasoline tax receipts added 1 205 401 to the state treasury in the first five months of the year according to figures from the State Tax Commission.

Columbus Ohio State Tax Commission

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