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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1929

Page

4

Helene Captures Hollywood Starwatchers Crowd

Hollywood tourism thrives around Mme Helene who greets visitors at her tea garden near the studios. Stars and buyers mingle as she champions showmanship while industry shifts to talkies. The piece notes rising costs, coal concerns, and the surge of Broadway actors in film during a volatile transition period.

Dy Gilbert Iwan Messenger Hollywood Mie Hielene Helene Mme Mis Manhattan Wallace Beery Clara Bow Luddy Rogers Evelyn Brent Paramount Studio Miss Brent Steaant John Barrymore

Thought For Today Reflections On Charity And Self Examination

A devotional note cites St. Matthew and Fenelon to urge charity toward others through self examination. The short reflection links youth conduct with moral growth and inner critique as a guide to gentleness.

Fenelon

Understanding Zoning and Public Involvement in Athens

The Athens City Council seeks citizen participation to define zoning lines for the city. A mass meeting at the Courthouse next Monday will explain zoning, appoint a zoning commission, and review district classifications before formal actions.

Athens City Athens Court House

Auto deaths outpace crime as public safety focus shifts

The piece argues 27,000 yearly automobile fatalities rival organized crime in danger to life and urges stricter driver accountability. It notes daytime, dry, clear conditions yield most accidents and criticizes reluctance to remove reckless drivers. It also discusses Prohibition enforcement and state versus federal roles under the Wickersham commission.

George Wickersham Hoover National Law Enforcement Commission Hoover Wickersham Prohibition Washington Uncle Sam

Law to force fitness to drive by examination

A Spanish expert reported high rates of mental and physical unfitness among drivers in Spain. A city transportation firm cut accidents to one fifth after a five year testing program. The article argues the public must accept tests and ongoing patrols to remove unfit and reckless drivers from highways.

Spain Athens

Tense Strain in Far East Could Spark Wider War

The piece warns the China Soviet border dispute resembles a Balkan powder keg. It notes every major power has interests there and a conflict could escalate. Cautious watchers fear the crisis may be resolved quietly or could widen to involve more nations.

Balkans Powder Magazine of Europe Russia China Sam Dolstevisa

Will iam Hamilton Bones the World’s Famous Goat

Washington notes recall of William Hamilton Bones a famed goat tied to Secretary Stimson era. Adopted in Hawaii, raised in Manila under Capt. Regnier, later a polo club mascot in Manila, then admitted to America after two months aboard ship.

Rodney Dutcher Washington William Hamilton Bones Henry J. Stimson Department of Agriculture William Hamilton William Hemiton Bones Eugene Regnier Cam. Regnier Ton Bones Hawaii Capt. Regnier Regnier William Hamilton Benes Wilam Hamilton Bones Menita Capt Stimson Piippines William Hamilton Tones Malacan Palace Wilam Hamilton State War Navy Agricu Wiliam Hamilton Manila Capt. Meemer Potomac River

Health and Diet Advice by Dr Frank McCoy

Health and diet guidance from Dr Frank McCoy author of The Newest Way to Health. Includes sample menus with varied breakfasts lunches and dinners featuring vegetables fruits and meats, plus cooking tips for cucumbers and answers to dietary questions addressing digestion and orange peel use.

Frank McCoy

Unclear People and Animals Spotted at Wardman Park Saddie Club

A fragment notes a possible stall issue at Wardman Park saddie club with Senator Worah's horse and other aristocratic animals present, hinting at a social scene or event.

Ter Wardman Park Senator Worah

Public discourse on prize fighting and crop woes

A column discusses ending legalized prize fighting as a way to curb brutality, states farm issues where California peach growers seek $89 a ton after a poor crop, and mentions prohibition enforcement debates. It also notes Lord Derby’s American visit for horse racing and ships plans, plus Russia’s wartime stance and travel interests.

Farm Relief Commission California

Public Forum on Coal Deals and Local Inquiry

A Northern Ohio resident complained that published claims of coal dealer collusion to discredit Chic mines were blanket and unproven. The letter prompted a vivid reminiscence of a Kelley Hannigan conversation about Hocking coal quality and dealer practices, illustrating local concerns over fuel quality and trust.

Messenger Ohio Corra Wiitenee Kelley Loreal Mines Ayig Nelsonille Harry B. Kelley Buck Corning Henrican Kelley Columbus Hannigan Hana'gan Straitsville

Coroner and Athletes: Local Activities Highlighted

Coroner J G Blower and W H Goodwin arrived to determine a shooting at a troop transport train. The Chrels Mill devane reported in good condition. Ohio University probed rumors of gift students marrying ex-soldiers. Athens Masons chartered a train to Glouicer for lodge installation. County Grange Secretary urged market day. A film The Last Day of Pompeii played at Chaucatthy Grand theater.

J. G. Blower Glouster Erzeant Tl. Goodwin Ath E. J Ryan Devane Chrels Mill County Grange W. Warrehi Athens Burker Pompeii Chaucatthy Grand Theater W. H Telary

Fragmentary OCR Word List With Numbered Clues

A garbled OCR passage presents scattered words and numbers across horizontal and vertical lists. It references scores, verbs, physiology terms, and unrelated phrases lacking coherent narrative or identifiable events.

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