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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
1
United Press reports three dry shoot incidents spark a major liquor controversy in Hoover era. Treasury officials defend Prohibition Bureau firearms rules as officers face censure. Doran cites border shootings near Detroit and New Mexico and vows swift action if officers violate protocols. Calderon?
United Press report from Old Orchard Maine on June 13 describes three French flyers aiming for Paris while two American fliers nearly collided seven minutes after takeoff. A Green lash aircraft crashed into sand, leaving crews unharmed.
The Athens Messenger promotes sun suits designed for economy and long wear to give children healthful UV exposure. A Washington Information Bureau leaflet explains how and why to make sun suits, detailing least expensive methods and most effective materials. Use the coupon.
The column muses on Linbergh era romance and hints at a forthcoming engagement between the Prince of Wales and Princess Ingrid of Sweden. It weighs bloodlines, historic French heritage, and Eugenic-era views on ideal marriage ages, ending with a tease of continuation on page four.
Following May soil tests by Athens County Extension, a June 20 visit to the Carpenter test farm will inspect soil plots and discuss lime needs for red clover. Ohio State University soil laboratory representatives tested 175 samples in May and will guide attendees through the plots under F C Hartman supervision. Meigs and Hocking counties sent farmers earlier this month to similar inspections.
W S Keifer attorney for Brotherhood Investment Company stockholders in Cleveland says Florida land developments determine the company’s fate. He notes a Federal Court petition by Pittsburgh stockholders Elmer and Bertha Smith asks for a receiver to be named for the firm.
The 4 H Kookie Club met at Eugenia Lawson's Albany Pike home and chose a wiener roast over a picnic for a lawn party at I V McHarg's. Evelyn Porter demonstrated lettuce uses. members present included Harriet Jacoby Doris Cowen Eugenia Lawson Evelyn Porter Lois McHarg Mary Elizabeth Blackburn Carol Hope and visitor Isabelle King. Next meeting set for June 24 1929 at Mary Elizabeth Blackburn's home.
Bruno Kochynski, a state penitentiary convict who escaped from the Junction City Brick Plant dormitory during a 1927 sentence for larceny, was returned to prison in Columbus today by field officer F E Clinger after being captured in San Francisco on a minor charge.
Amesville Community Club schedules a regular meeting at the Presbyterian Church on Monday evening June 17. Lunch at 7 and Kiwanis Club of Athens to provide speakers and run the program. A strong turnout is anticipated for one of the year's best meetings.
Mayor FB Woodworth announces a strict prohibition on fireworks this year within the city limits. The ban, enforced before and on the Fourth of July, aims to protect children, with the mayor urging parental cooperation and public compliance.
Idaho Senator Borah, who split with President Hoover over the farm relief debenture clause, says he remains a friend and intends to work with Hoover on issues they agree on. He has long voted independently, not following party lines. In Washington, the Senate Finance Committee defeated 11 to 7 a move to limit tariff revision to the agricultural schedule, party lines sharply split.
In New Philadelphia on June 13 the divorce action of Mrs. Laura Ash against Rev. Floyd Ash former Uhrichsville Methodist pastor awaited a decision. Common Pleas Judge FE Lindsey planned to study briefs from both sides before ruling.
A Cleveland man identified as Stephen Herman killed himself by lying on a railroad track as an approaching train ran over him. A group of boys stood by helplessly during the incident.
In Dayton on June 13 two brothers, both iron workers, fell five floors to their deaths while working on a National Cash Register Company building under construction. The incident occurred during daytime hours, prompting an investigation into safety practices. local authorities reported no other injuries.
In Washington on June 14 15 the House voted to send the farm bill back to conference with the Senate after swiftly shutting down any debate on the debenture plan. Speaker Longworth and Leader Tilson moved motions to strike Section 10 and gag discussion, forcing a rapid record vote supported by Republicans to align with President Hoover and avoid further House opposition. The debenture plan is expected to be eliminated in conference as Senate leaders have pledged no further fight if the House votes.
Dean Luther Weigle of Yale Divinity School closed the Institute of Religion at Buckhill Falls by urging religious education in public schools as part of building toward Christian unity. He warned that fear of religious instruction could erode the church state balance and push state toward atheism while liberty debates rage.
Washington officials defend enforcement methods as prominent drys and Congress members condemn dry shootings. Prohibition Commissioner Doran vows swift punishment of agents breaking rules on firearms. Wayne County prosecutor says Border Patrolman Cox acted in self defense when fatally shooting Archibald Wagster and will not face charges. House delays December vote on Hoover plan for agency coordination. Doran says Detroit is the current special problem for prohibition forces with intensified anti smuggling drive and nearby Buffalo area seeing increased agent movement. Loses and shootings ripple across Chicago Milwaukee San Francisco as drug agents face intensified activity. In Richmond three state prohibition officers were wounded during a white raid in Chesterfield County with seven Negro suspects arrested. Durrette shot in chest Johnson wounded, Gregory hurt, weapon linked to Numell Woolridge.
Detroit June 13 customs officer Jonah Cox will not be prosecuted after a signed confession from Frank Cooper. Cooper said the four men were bootleggers not fishers and that they returned to recover liquor abandoned earlier. Cooper claimed they smuggled 35 crates of liquor from Canada for 1255 dollars.
Mary Copley Thaw died in Pittsburgh at age 47 and left approximately a million dollars to each of her four children in her will filed for probate. She left more than a million dollars of her $5 million estate to religious, education and charitable institutions, with special bequests to friends.
CANAANVILLE June 13. George P. Timberlake was elected principal of Canaanville High School by the Canaan Township Board of Education at yesterday's meeting. Timberlake taught at Amesville High School during the last school year.
Cleveland leaders clash with Ohio State Auto Club over dues auditing. Janes accuses the Cleveland club of overbilling the state club by charging dues for 15,000 members while claiming 30,900 actual members. Caley calls Janes action a political gesture in retaliation for the Cleveland club demanding an accounting of the state club’s expenses for the last three years.
Probate Judge 8 M Johnson reports year to year comparison shows six more marriages by license or bans in 1928 than 1927 totaling 273. Yet reforms show three boys and seven girls sent to reform schools in 1928 versus seven boys and seven girls in 1927. Guardianships and administrations numbers shift with dozens of letters issued and estates managed.
Public Utilities Commission to draft new rules after a survey begun in Columbus. Investigators found buses frequently exceed the 35 miles per hour limit on Ohio highways, prompting regulatory action. Local officials announced the study today as part of efforts to curb speeding in passenger service.
Old Orchard Me June 12 An 18 year old stowaway was said to be aboard the Yellow Bird on its flight to Paris. Raymond Lapointe and Robert Dyew claimed their Portland friend Alexander Jordan hid in the cabin but officials doubted the rumor noting Lott sits in the main cabin and concealment would be unlikely.
Speeding along a crescent beach toward a 4750 mile flight home, the Green Flash nosed into soft sand tearing wheels from the monoplane and damaging the engine and wing. The crew, Pilog Assolant Rene Lecievre and Armend Lotti Jr, faced repairs at Wilmington Del. as spectators watched the near disaster at the water’s edge.
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