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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1929

Page

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Millions of Tons Pass Through Columbus Yards Not From Hocking Field

Nelsonville July 30. Disruption statistics show 1,257,397 tons of bituminous coal dumped at Lake Erie ports for the week ended July 21. Season total 16,672,965 tons, well above last year’s figure, with estimates this season exceeding 39,000,000 tons. Experts blame the loss of markets in the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys for long idle periods.

C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville United States Bureau of Mines Lake Erie Hocking Sunday Creek Hocking Valley New York Central

Gas fumes kill Anchor Post foreman in Cleveland pit

Thomas E. Bromley aged 51 foreman of the galvanizing department at Anchor Post Fence Company died after being overcome by gas fumes in a company pit in Cleveland. The accident occurred while he was at work and authorities investigated the scene.

Cleveland Thomas E. Bromley Anchor Post Fence Company

Frank Cos Arrested After Liquor Law Violation Charge

Cleveland restaurateur Frank Cos, a twice robbed entrepreneur, was arrested today on liquor law violation charges following a month of hard luck with two robberies and several thousand dollars stolen.

Cleveland Frank Cos

Bargains in Nassified Ads in the Messenger

Classifieds advertise rental for four rooms partly furnished and a 1928 Whippet sport roadster for 260 dollars. Farmers urged to sell heavy springers and heavy hens at 22 to 28 and 228 cents. A seven room house with electricity and five acres is offered for 2200 dollars. Call 0243 for ad write 도움.

St. Louis Robin Fliers Ordered to Land After Endurance Flight

Major William Robertson instructed Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine to land their St. Louis Robin today after 410 hours aloft. Refueling chief Major C Ray Wassall and aide P V Shaffee went aloft, and pilots cited cylinders in good condition but had not replied to the landing request.

St. Louis Lana U.P William Robertson Dale Jackson Forest O'Brine C. Ray Wassall P. V. Shaffee William B. Robertson Forrest O'Brine Lambert Field Jackson Wassall Robertson

Russia As Kill Joy Smoking And Flying One Third Of A Billion

Newspage columnist Arthur Brisbane weighs in on Russia’s global stance and its impact on morale and policy. The piece contrasts wartime tensions with modern technology and public mood. It touches on economic scales and geopolitical risk.

Russia Sheba

Russia Out of Tune Amid Peace Parade Rejoicings

With the peace dove atop the perch, major powers celebrate prosperity while Russia remains discordant and out of step as they greet each other in a tense postwar mood.

Russia

Chinese claim Russians face provocative acts in China

Report notes Russian citizens in China are subjected to beatings and torture daily. Authorities describe severe punishments for Russian laborers with the phrase peace and there is no peace. The source attributes the mistreatment to ongoing tensions between the two nations.

China

Commercial planes eye refueling plan for transcontinental runs

Major Young of the Department of Commerce supports a refueling proposal for long distance flights. He argues planes could cross the continent with stops for fuel, carrying 1,800 pounds more cargo and 1,800 pounds less gasoline.

Major Young Department of Commerce

Budget Bureau Soon To Reveal Hoover Budget Plans

Washington July 30 The Budget Bureau will present President Hoover with preliminary estimates of federal expenditures for the 1931 fiscal year. The figures are expected to total about 4 billion dollars or slightly more than the previous year. Departments are trimming requests to meet Hoover's demand to hold spending to last year’s level.

Washington Budget Bureau Hoover

Unusual Sun Spots Sighted By Cleveland Scientist

In Cleveland on July 30 Professor J. J. Nassau of Case School of Applied Science reported two large sun spots and over 25 smaller spots on the sun through a telescope. The darkest, eastern limb spot is linked to last week’s magnetic storms that disrupted telegraph and cable lines and disrupted ship compasses.

Cleveland U.R J. J. Nassau Warner & Swasey Observatory Case School of Applied Science Dr. Nassau Nassau

Boys Return Home After Running Away

After two days missing, seven year old Don Crawford and eleven year old Fred Crawford returned to Crawford. County officers had searched, learning they had been in Athens at 10 PM Saturday and later in Pomeroy. Father checked New Lexington without finding them. No reason for the running away was learned.

Don Fred Crawford Eply Crawford Crawford Athens New Lexington Pomeroy

Chicago Pajama Parade Defies Custom On Michigan Avenue

Six young stage pioneers walked Michigan Avenue in pajamas to thwart fashion norms and promote a summer garb style. The group arrived late, disputed by the timing of the so called pajama parade, a stunt backed by Tribune columnist R. H. L. whose feature stories pushed the concept.

Chicago U.P Michigan Avenue Chicago Tribune

McKay Addresses Kiwanis on Local Power Plant

Fred McKay spoke at the Ath ens Kiwanis Club on the extent of the local power plant. He described electricity value and services provided by the local company.

Fred McKay Athens Kiwanis Club Mr. McKay

Athens County Teachers Institute Dates Corrected

The Athens County Teachers Institute will be held at Ewing Hall Auditorium Ohio University on August 28 and 29 An earlier notice stated August 27 and 28 The event will feature educators from across the state with more than 300 teachers expected to attend.

Athens County ‘Teachers’ Institute Ewing Hall Ohio University

Pep meeting planned by Ohio U Route 50 Boosters

Boosters of the Ohio U Route No. 50 Highway Association will hold a pep meeting Thursday night at 7 30 on the Coolville school grounds. H N Burgett secretary announces representatives from Athens Albany Guysville Little Hocking Belpre and Parkersburg will attend to mobilize members and inform Coolville area about the group's work.

Boosters of Ohio U. 8 Route No. 50 Highway Association Coolville H. N. Burgett Ohio U. & Route No. 50 Highway Association Athens Albany Guysville Little Hocking Belpre Parkersburg Myers Y. Cooper Ohio Athens State Hospital Ohio University Court House Corner

Governor Cooper Leads Southern Ohio Highway and College Tour

Governor Cooper and Highway Director Ward depart Columbus for a three day inspection tour through Southern Ohio with Finance Director Silver Welfare Director Griswold and Education Director Clifton joining. They will visit Camp Martins Marietta Ohio University Athens and Gallipolis State Hospital inspecting roads and institutions and assess highway funding.

Columbus U.P Cooper Ward Ohio Silver Griswold Clifton Marietta Campus Martius Ohio University Athens Gallipolis State Hospital Roosevelt Game Preserve

Florida Bank Closures Plague Brevard County

Heavy withdrawals forced the Brevard County Bank and Trust Company of Cocoa and the Melbourne State Bank in Melbourne to close. State officials seized the banks, tying up about 1.389 million dollars for deposits. Titusville remains the only Brevard County bank.

Jacksonville Fla Florida Brevard County Bank and Trust Company of Cocoa Melbourne State Bank of Melbourne State Banking Department Bank of Titusville Brevard County Brevard Bank

Des Moines Bay Rum Case Puts Lotion On Trial

Des Moines court weighs whether bayrum lotion is an intoxicant or mere after shave balm. Woolworth stores seized 8 000 bottles as county attorney Adams seeks injunctions to end bay rum sales, amid raids that exposed its alleged 60 percent alcohol content and alleged “kick.”

Ralph EB. Powera Iowa Des Moines L. W. Woolworth and Company al Adama Adams Woolworth's Pricor Rayrum Theen-Cent Woolworth A. Plankey Golden Dome Neal McCarthy

Nebraskan May Get Federal Farm Board Post

Former Nebraska governor McKelvie was added to Hoover’s list for the eighth seat on the Federal Farm Board. Circles report he has been virtually chosen to represent the wheat industry, though no White House announcement has been made.

Washington McKelvie Nebraska Hoover Federal Farm Board White House

Mine Explosion in Breslau Kills 23 in Lower Silesia

A coal mine disaster at Nued lerhermsdorf in lower Silesia kills 23 workers and leaves 12 gravely injured. Rescue teams search the site as authorities investigate the blast cause and assess safety measures.

Breslau Germany Nuedlerhermsdorf Lower Silesia

University Graduate Collapses at Broadway Corner

Ernest Barber, 23, a recent University of Virginia graduate, collapsed at Broadway and S Oak Street after not eating for three days. A crowd raised $100, a woman offered lodging and train fare home, and an ambulance took him to care.

New York City Ernest Barber University of Virginia

First Wife Agrees To Pay Funeral Costs For Pendelicek

In Chicago a photographer James Wallace Pendelicek was found dead from a gunshot. His first wife Mea Ressie Pondelicek pledged to cover funeral expenses and ensure flowers, while the second wife Mabel Davy Pondelicek is barred from the rites. Authorities ruled suicide after a post mortem. a 17 page letter stated love for the second wife and accused the first wife of pressuring him for money.

Mabel Davy Pondelieek Mra Dpondelicek No. 1 Pondelbek Tolice Pendelicek

Third venue to select jurors for Dr. Snook trial

A third panel of prospective jurors will be summoned before Dr. James H. Snook’s trial proceeds. After four days of voir dire, eleven jurors sat tentatively with seat 11 vacant as both sides hold peremptory challenges. A thirteenth juror may be chosen only after the box is filled.

Columbus James H. Snook Theora K. Hix

Rotary Members Go To Jackson Monday

A dozen members of the Athens Rotary Club attended an inter cities meeting under the Jackson Wellston and Mc Arthur clubs at Jackson Country Club Monday night. Frank Mulholland past president of Rotary International spoke. At the Athens club meeting Tuesday Prof Frank Salisbury led the program.

Athens Rotary Club Jackson Wellston McArthur Jackson Country Club Athens Club Frank Mulholland Toledo Rotary International Frank Salisbury

Major Arthur B Foster Dies in Cleveland After Illness

Major Arthur B. Foster former president of the Energine Company died in Cleveland after a lengthy illness. He previously led the firm during its growth and faced public attention for corporate ventures.

Cleveland Arthur B. Foster The Energine Company

Pajama-clad publisher strolls Fifth Avenue in heat

W O Saunders, Elizabeth City publisher, walks Fifth Avenue in pongee pajamas with a green tie and Panama hat, testing the idea that men can wear sleepwear in public. Crowds react with amusement rather than shock as Saunders argues the style could gradually catch on.

New York W. O. Saunders Elizabeth City N. C Smart Fifth Avenue Broadway Mome Times Square Carolinan Saunders

Army aviation faces large budget cut under Hoover economy plan

Washington July 20. Army aviation could bear a sizeable share of wartime reduction proposals under the Hoover economy program. Secretary of War Good and general staff officers note the surge in expenses stems largely from air corps growth, with costs rising from about 6060000 to 56 9 million annually. Navy aviation also sees large funding. Good defends national guard reserve and ROTC programs as untouchable due to their large increases.

Washington U.P Army War Department Hoover Secretary of War Good Air Corps Navy Army Reserve National Guard R Oo. T. C

Camp For Farm Juniors At Jackson County Camp

More than 69 Athens County youths plan to attend the fifth annual 4 H Club Camp on the Long Farm in Jackson County August 6 to 10. County Extension Agent T ef Johnson announced transportation will be provided. The camp near Wells ton is being developed as a permanent site with sanitary facilities.

Athens County Long Farm Jackson County T. ©Ef. Johnson Wellston

Rumanian Consul Appears in Court

Rumanian consul at Cleveland, John G. Popovici, faced Common Pleas Court in Canton on non support charges filed by his wife, Helen Popovici, a music teacher. He was arrested in Cleveland and brought to Canton with intervention by attorneys from Cleveland.

Canton U.P John G. Popovici Cleveland Common Pleas Court Helen Popovici Popovici Ed Gibson Stark County U. S&s Atlee Pomerene Frank Henderson Malcolm Yost Aan Sui

Senate to probe lobbying over sugar tariff plan

Arkansas Senator Caraway plans a Senate inquiry into lobbying as part of the sugar tariff debate tied to the three cent duty bill. Chairman Smoot notes a flood of propaganda from 71 organizations, including the American Beet Sugar and the U S Sugar Association, backing lower duties.

Washington Capitol Hi Payne-Aldrich Smoot Senata Finance Committee Caraway Arkansas Unitedress Senate Lobbyiata Prope Aganda Congress Cuba Finance Mittee Sage Th American Bottlers of Carbonate American Suga Cane League American Feed Manufacturer’s Association Americas Farm Bureau Federation Domest Hawaiia Sugar Planter’s Association National Association of Retail Druggists United States Beet Sugar Association The United States Sugar Association

Naval Reduction Talks Progress Reported in London

A further conference on naval reduction between the United States and United Kingdom was held at No 10 Downing Street. United States Ambassador Charles G Dawes and Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald led the talks and progress was reported as considerable.

London United States Kingland No. 10 Downing Street Charlies G. Dawes J. Ramsay MacDonald

Booklet on Perennial Flower Gardens From Washington Bureau

An illustrated Washington Information Bureau booklet explains planning perennial beds, planting, transplanting, and care for continuous blooms. It encourages year round color and cut flowers from home plants. A coupon offers a copy.

Washington Information Bureau

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Columbus Yards Hocking Field Arthur Brisbane King Features Incorporated Pleasant St. Louis McKay High Way Association Will Woll Dayaum Phy Joseph FL Hearst United Press Star Court Today Federal Farm Post Metropolis S&th Street James Wallace Pendelicek Mea Ressie Pondelieek O. K Rotary Stroll By Julius Frandsen United Press Sanders Fifth Avenue Army Aviation New Hoover Economy Project Dawe Frederick J. Haskins Athens Messenger Washington, D. C
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