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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1927

Page

8

Road conditions in southeastern Ohio reported as good

The Athens Automobile association summarizes state road conditions from Athens to Columbus Zanesville Cambridge Marietta Gallipolis Huntington and Buckeye Lake. Mostly excellent with some rough stretches near Canal Winchester and detours on SR 75 and SR 40 through Corning and Somerset. Roads from Athens to Chillicothe and Portsmouth show no detours and good conditions with minor macadam detours in Wellston and Jackson.

Athens Automobile Association Athens Columbus Zanesville Cambridge Marietta Chilecothe Portsmouth Gallipolis Huntington Buckeye Lake Nelsonville Logan Lancaster Canal Winchester Nia Glouster Corning Chauncer Lancaster Crooksville Seather Mia Corms New Lexinston Somerset New Lexington Athens - Huntington Fomerey Chesappeake Ooha Guan Creek Gurandotte Ww Va Pomeroy Athens - Elcheye Lake Lesvington Thommine Corns Via & B Logan Buckeye Leke Athess - Marietta Lovell Roos Road Marietta - Cambridge Eacelient Jackson - Gallipolis

Commutation Plea Heard for Halterman in Solon Murder

The board of clemency heard a plea to commute the death sentence of Halterman for the murder of his brother and sister in law last December in South Solon. The Fayette County prosecuting attorney opposed the plea. the death sentence stands for June 17.

Columbus Board of Clemency Today Eo Halterman Cinder South Solon Fayelte County Plesbaiterran

Lindbergh Repeats Welcome at White House Balcony

Thousands cheer as Charles Lindbergh appears on the White House balcony with President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge. Lindbergh and his mother join lunch with the president and Dwight B. Morrow, then return to the front steps for a second encore.

Lindbergh

Revenue rise predicted after Algier corporation tax act

State Auditor Joseph Tracy predicted that state revenue will rise by 3 million dollars over the next two years due to the Algier corporation franchise tax. The act is in effect now and taxes are due by July 15 based on returns from about 3,800 corporations.

Columbus Algier Corporation Joseph Tracy Iracy

Flood Doors Open as Hocking Flood Tops Meters

Severe storm damage across Meigs and Hocking counties hits Murray City Bowman's Run and Syracuse areas. Rail lines washed out at Colgate and Payne's crossing, sewer caves in Middleport, homes inundated along Goose Creek, and several towns report record rainfall with flood depths near three feet.

Logan Glouster Nelsnasill Grouster Glozster Trimble Goose Creek Jenniston Avenue New Straitsville Rech‘bridge Hocking County Bryson Lumber Murray City Colgate Truetown Millfield Jowlands Chauncey Bail Park Deanville Buchtel Carbon Hill Hocking Athens Flond McCuneville Hocking Valley Railroad Payne's Crossing

Lindbergh's Washington Visit Before New York Trip

President Coolidge joins Col. Charles Lindbergh for a Sunday of official duties before his Monday morning departure for the New York homecoming. The schedule includes inspecting the Spirit of St. Louis at Bolling Field, church with the Coolidges, a White House luncheon, wreath laying at Arlington, visiting disabled soldiers at Walter Reed, and a breakfast with the National Aeronautic Association before flying to New York.

Washington Charles Lindbergh New York Spirit of Arlington Cemetery Visha Walter Reed Hospital National Aeronautic Association

Send Best Wishes To Young Pilot In the Limelight

Frederick Klub reports Berlin honors Clarence D Chamberlin and Charles A Jevine who followed Lindbergh across the Atlantic. The two pilots, second to fly nonstop, sent a cable of esteem to Lindbergh amid a day of sight seeing and enjoyment at a popular Berlin resort west of the capital.

Frederick Klub United Press Star Berlin Clarence D Chamberlin Charles A Jevine Cat Charles A. Lindbergh New York Atlantic Khorme Lindbergh Wanssee Sal

Psychiatric Plan for Criminals Advances in Preface of APA Report

A conference in Cincinnati produced recommendations for treating offenders via court appointed psychiatrists. The plan advocates individualized assessments, professional standards for court experts, collaboration with national bodies, and formalized legal authority to guide disposition and potential detention of offenders.

Cincinnati H. Berry Athens State Hospital American Psychiatric Association National Research Council National Commttee For Mental Hygiene iAmerican Medical Association jAmerican Bar Association

New Evidence Sought Against Canton Former Chief in Mellett Murder

Canton prosecutors move to gather new evidence against Sejanus A. Lengel former Canton police chief amid ongoing case against Louis I. Mazer the first man jailed for the murder of Don Ro Mellett. Henry W. Harter Jr. and investigator Ora Slater press in Mansfield as a witness claims sensational evidence. Underworld figure Mater whose confession links him to plot and resort ownership was sentenced by Judge A W Agier.

Canton Louis I. Mazer Don Ro Mellett Lunder State Penitentiary Henry W. Harter, Jr Sejanus A. Lengel Harter Mansfield Ora Slater Mater Underworld Domimoen A. W Agier

Nelsonville Reunion Celebrates 2nd Birthday of Davis Twins

In Hollister Ohio on May 29 a Davis family birthday party marked the first Nelsonville reunion in years. Twins Mathew Davis and Martha Mason, born May 29, 1855, are central figures with extended relatives from Hollister Ohio Columbus and nearby towns in attendance.

Nelsonville Davis Twins William Made Maran Ohlahoma St Petersburg Florida Mathew Laavis Hollister East Davis Hollister James Davis Columbus Edward Jaevis Glouster Vergil Joais Hemlock Richard Gibbs Hollister Clarence Triest Marhins William Barthiow George Da‘sas Eugene Looms Edward Tierce Thomas Vowers E. VM Kreese “Mere William Banfield Ron Pierce

Athens P T A Sends Rep to National Congress in Oakland

Athens P T A represented at the 34th annual National Parent-Teacher Congress convention in Oakland California May 28 to 30 by Mrs O C Bird council member. Delegates from Ohio total eleven with 447 delegates from across the United States and Hawaii attended. The program included seven areas of emphasis and round table discussions on leisure use and community recreation led by notable educators. A Berkeley Day outing and a closing social were featured, with Cleveland hosting the 1925 gathering.

Athens Oakland California Mra O CG Bird Prs Hnent Athens Council Bird Ohio United States Hiwan Wert Dan Woc Wood P. T Badnin William T. Lucius University of California Valen Edson New York City Gravell Boston University Case OV Leistre Ehita Charles A Hearst Frnday Frances O’ Hays Washington ea+ch Pis Chi Denver Pet Moimnes Indianapoli Cleveland

Hospital Notes Report Multiple Surgeries and Recoveries

The bulletin lists patients admitted in June with appendectomies and tonsil removals. Names include Arne Hospital Yeon McDonald Gloucher and Charles Lathes Athens, with several convalescent patients named in Athens Glouster and surrounding areas.

Nous Arne Yeon McDonald Gloucher Sas Huod McGrath Jackson Koher Athena Charles Lathes Athens Irene Vanhorn Ringgold Oor Closter Athend Allen Riley Glouster Jessie Lorry Amosville Jamies Hunsacher Phillip Schloss

Autremont twins await return to Oregon this week

Roy and Ray D A utremont the tying charged with mall robbing and murder were a little impatient as they waited in jaihera today for legal technicalities part of the formality of returning them to Oregon and their fate. State authorities from Oregon I were expected to arrive here Monday to escort the brothers back to trial by the state for the murder of four men in their raid on government roads.

Columbus Roy Ray D’autremont Jaihera Oregon Steubenville Ray

Alumni Day Kickoffs 30th Commencement Season at Ohio State

Alumni Day at Ohio State University celebrates the 30th commencement season with a golf tournament and a baseball game. The event, held today, marked the university's traditional alumni gathering and sports program showcase.

Ohio State University

Italian airman completes circuit over four continents

Jane Pinedo Lisbon, an Italian airman, today finished a circuit over Europe Africa South America and North America and at 5 p.m. was lying over the Tagus river here.

Pinedo Lisbon Jane Prancisco Né Pinedo Europe Africa South America North America Tagus River

Genovator program on BBC network schedule detail

Radio listings outline Mondat program genOVATORE on BBC and multiple stations. Cast includes Frances Sebet and Giovanni Gioraneli among others with various orchestras and pianists scheduled for evening broadcasts across New York, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Washington.

Genovatore BBC Netwo York NH Trovetore Natial Grand Opera, Company WAF WIAR WTIC WRC WCSH Wim WCAE WSAL KSD WDAF Fola Frances Sebet Devers Nadworney Giuseppe di Benedetto Giovanni Gioraneli Ning Muisi Leoign

Two Die in Spokane Fire Kills Two Children

A late yesterday blaze in Spokane left two children dead. Firefighters battled flames in a northern area location as investigators began work to determine the cause.

Warrln Spokane Rere

Pastor destroys movie machines in Franklin church incident

In Franklin Michigan Reverend Leo Hooper a Methodist pastor disrupted a film showing by smashing two projectors with a hammer during a community hall event. Deputies describe the act as an outburst against the motion picture theater amid protests about “Let It Rain” and ongoing campaigns by local pastors.

Franklin Mich Glas McLean Leo Hooper Methodist Episcopal Church Schram Oakland Hooper

Lindbergh Offered Salary to Lead Aviation Group

June 11 1930 Lindbergh was offered a salary of 6000 a year to oversee all flying activities of the American Society for the Promotion of Aviation. The proposed role would place him in charge of major aviation promotion and program planning.

Lindbergh GLFS Oper New Yourk Charles Lindbergh American Society For the Promotion of Aviation

Damaging Storm Wreaks Cash Losses in Middletown

Fierce wind and rain damaged property in Middletown late yesterday causing thousands of dollars in losses around the Monroe and Oakland vicinity. No injuries reported as authorities assess the scene.

Middletown Monroe Oakland

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