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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1929

Page

5

Marriage Of Violin Instructor Alice Johnston Carleton

Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnston of the marriage of their daughter Alice Johnston Carleton to Mr. Karl Andrist on Tuesday July 17 in Minneapolis. Andrist, a violin professor at Ohio University, joined McPhail School of Music in Minneapolis after study abroad and earlier tenure at Ohio University.

Frank W. Johnston Alice Johnston Carleton Karl Andrist Minneapolis Andrist School of Magic Ohio University D. W. Ingerham Sinclair Lewis McPhail School Music

New Spot building nearing completion on Union Court Streets

Final touches are being added to the Spot building on Union Court Streets. Arthur Moon foreman says the entire two story brick conversion will cost about 20001 and occupancy for four three room apartments on the second floor will start within two to four weeks. Interior work includes plaster, wiring, plumbing, window install, and mahogany trim.

Union Court Streets Arthur Mel’herson Arthur‘oon

Piker Honored by Ohio Writers Association

Columbus July 1 Readers award for masterly defense of press freedom praised lawyer Newton D Baker for defending Louis A Seltzer and Carlton K Matson in Cleveland Press case. The Ohio Legislative Correspondent's Association recommends honorary membership. Taft is the only other journalist honored.

Columbus U.R Louis A. Seltzer Carlton K. Matson Cleveland Press Cuyahoga County Newton DP. Baker Cleveland Ohio Legislative Correspondent’s Association William Howard Taft United States Supreme Taft Tumney Istices of the Peace

Pilot lands in Detroit after aborting trans-Atlantic attempt

Landed in Detroit after a weather forced landing near Yorkville. Capt. George Haldeman, crewed by Muth Elder, was piloting the girl's attempted trans-Atlantic flight, having departed Wilmington, Del. The crash landing followed a flight from Wilmington.

Yorkville George Haldeman Muth Elder Detroit Haldeman Wilmington Del

Russia says it will not attack China despite frontier troop buildup

Soviet official Jan Rudzutak told American reporters Moscow has no plans to invade China over the Eastern Railroad seizure. He said troops are on the frontier only to guard against White Guard incursions and that Russia will defend its borders if China attacks, but will not engage offensively.

Russia China Soviet Union Moscow Jan Rudzutak Communist Party Rudzutak

Sanity trial for Snook to begin Monday

Dr James H Snook who confessed killing Theora Hix a 25 year old Ohio State medical coed will begin a sanity hearing Monday to decide if he is insane or must stand trial for first degree murder If sane he faces the death penalty Three alienists who are state asylum superintendents will testify as witnesses at the hearing appointed by Common Pleas Judge Henry Scarlett

James H. Snook Theora Hix Ohio State University Medical Common Pleas Henry Scarlett

666: A Speedy Cure for Colds and Fevers Across Lethal Ailments

An ad touts 666 as a rapid remedy claimed to treat colds grippe influenza dengue bilious fever and malaria. The copy relies on broad health claims without clinical proof and promotes its swift action across varied diseases.

Many Auto Deaths In Ohio In April

Ohio motor vehicle deaths rose to 130 in April up 192 percent from 103 in April of 1928, per the state health division. National deaths from this cause also increased. All cause deaths in April fell by 739 from the previous year, but the four month rise over last year exceeds 4,400, driven by influenza pneumonia heart disease and cerebral hemorrhage.

Columbus Ohio Intel Statistics State Department of Health

Hold Justice Raids Club in West Virginia

Hold Justice of Hold Justice reports a raid in WHREELING West Virginia by estate and federal dry agents. Justice of the Peace Albert G Gowpers and 19 others face charges after officers confiscated three pints of liquor and twenty gallons of home brew from a club in the business district.

Paul Liggett Near Death After Pitchfork Wound

Wheeling West Virginia July 19 Paul Liggett 1% son of a prominent Harrison County Ohio farmer was near death from wounds after falling on a pitchfork in an incident reported today authorities said his condition remained critical as doctors treated him at a local hospital.

Wheeling W. Va Paul Liggett Harrison County Ohio

Bootlegger Owen Palmer stabbed by wife in quarrel

Owen Palmer, 50, a man police describe as a bootlegger, was near death. His wife Pearl Palmer, 47, was held on an open charge pending the outcome of his condition after police said she stabbed him during a quarrel.

Wheeling W. Va Owen Palmer Pearl

Three New Consolidated School Districts Formed In Athens County

The County Board of Education established Albany Consolidated Waterloo Consolidated and Shade Consolidated after hearings. Boards of five members each were named for Albany Shade and Waterloo with plans for state rehabilitation funds to aid building and equipment.

Education Board Lunty H.R. McVay Athens County County Board of Education Albany Consolidated Waterloo Consolidated Shade Consolidated Albany Frank Biddle W. S. Parker Samuel R. Crossen J. O W. Lindley J. BR. Cline Shade Ray Hobo Clifford Kelly George Niggemeyer Lewis Dalley Wayne Kennes Waterloo Herron State Department of Education Waterton Consort- Arted Aistricts Albany Board of Education Lading Cymnasium Lee Township Alexanedria Albany Willace Lee Rural Alexandria Honda State Department of Eduvcation J. L. Clifton Harry D. Silver Waterloo Board of Education Cymnasium Albany Consolidated Board of Education Albany Village Lee Wallace Waterloo Consolidated School District New Marshfield Pew

Athens Messenger Publishes Summer Recipes Booklet

The Athens Messenger offers a 140 recipe booklet soups salads and sandwiches designed for hot weather meals. It features hot and cold dishes with economical ingredients and ideas for parties teas and porch lunches. Copies cost six cents plus postage.

Athens Messenger

Sharpening Tips: Scissors and Knives Cut Sandpaper

Sharpen scissors by making several passes through sandpaper. The same method also sharpens knives effectively, using repeated deliberate strokes on the abrasive surface.

National Guard unit heads to Camp Perry for two weeks

The local National Guard Company 1 166th Infantry with about 60 men, led by Captain T W Shafer and Sgt George Hawk, leaves by a special train Sunday for a two week encampment at Camp Perry. Pup tents will be pitched and gear inspected in preparation. The unit is due back August 4.

166Th Infantry Camp Perry T W Shafer Trent Vernoe Murphy Eclty George Hawk

Golfer Gives Up Golf After Hole in One

CHICAGO July 19 U A police captain from Svanston gives up golf after shooting a hole in one. He says he is through and cannot do better, claiming no use trying to reach perfection.

Chicago Charles Maasch Svanston Police Department Colt

Outbreak Of Digestive Ailment In Mexico City Grows

Fifty thousand residents in Mexico City suffer stomach aches linked to a digestive illness caused by water contaminated with raw sewage. Health officials say the condition is not fatal and no deaths are reported.

Mexico City Federal District of Mexico Health Department

Lancaster Robbery Ring Dismantled In Local Sweep

Police arrest Raymond Steinmete and associates after raids reveal a cache of stolen goods and narcotics at Steinmete's home. Suspects linked to a series of store robberies in surrounding counties are in custody.

Lancaster Art Raymond Steinmete Steinmete Duke Morrbo Harry Gutstiger Steinmere

Fire destroys ferry boat Louise Adams on Ohio

New Richmond fire department responded to a blaze destroying the ferry Louise Adams near New Richmond Kentucky. The fire began around 1 a m with unknown origin and spread rapidly before firefighters could control it. The vessel was reported lost with an estimated cost around 80 dollars in damage.

Richmond Louise Adams Southmond Kywan Richmond Vire

Remarkable new powder fights body odor and perspiration

A fascinating new powder by Mennen helps control body odor and perspiration with regular applications. It absorbs excess moisture, soothes skin, and prevents irritation while keeping feet and other areas dry and odor free.

Ofek Mennen Tt News

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