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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1929

Page

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Blood in Car May Prove Co Ed Murder Evidence

Ohio end of week toll includes drownings at Scioto River dam and Buckeye Lake plus two auto fatalities. Emerson James of Columbus and Dorothy Ritter of Circleville drown after their rowboat upends near Griggs Storage Dam. Iola Teyer and Morris Bostel survive with help from bystanders. Wendell Allemand dies at Buckeye Lake. a canoe capsizes while brothers tried to rescue him. Collision deaths near Columbus involve Thomas Conly and Joseph Trampholz. Conly's mother injured. White-hot flood of fatalities across the state highlights dangerous river and road conditions.

Ohio Scioto River Lake Columbus Scioto Griggs Emerson James Dorothy Ritter Circleville Iola Teyer Morris Bostel James Yostel Miss Tever Bostel Miss [Itzer Boster Buckeye Lake Lancaster Wendell Allemand Greenfield High School Ray Leith’s Thomas Conly Edward Hunt New Lexington Joseph Trampholz Hebron Walter Tomilson Trampholz Conly Sarah Conly

Booklets Offer Free From Government On Children's Clothes

The Athens Messenger lists three U.S. Government leaflets for making summer children's wear. Sun Suits for Children, Children's Rompers, and Dresses for the Little Girl show what materials to use and how to sew. Each booklet costs four cents. all three cost ten cents plus postage. Request via coupon.

United States Washington

Niagara Roaring Echoes Edison Light Anniversary

A commentary notes Niagara Falls roaring on radio to honor Edison's incandescent light anniversary. It compares private versus government power, urges unity, and links the idea to collective effort and consciousness amid a Hoover administration farm bill note. Also reports multiple road and train accident fatalities across Ohio including Mrs Mary E Strong, Eugene Klein, Max Bennison, Harry Rose, Samuel Fitch, and four people in Youngstown area.

Niagara Mr. Swope General Electric Company Edison Chillicothe Mary E. Strong Hamden Gallipolis Eugene Klein Toledo Max Bennison Harry Rose Samuel Fitch Plymouth Newman's Corners Youngstown Nick Kotick Mike Mozouk Eugene Phillips Francis M. Farrington

Water Shutoffs On President and Congress Streets

Water will be off on all of President Street and on Congress Street from Union to President on Tuesday morning. A 4 inch main is being laid to the South Bridge by a crew under Service Director G M Romine to serve the new stadium. The outage runs from 7 to 11 o clock.

City President Street Congress Street Union President G. M. Romine Romine

Drunk Driving Arrest in Athens Leads to City Jail

Roy Graham of Athens was arrested Sunday night by Chief Finsterwald and Special Officer Gilson on Walker Street for driving a car while intoxicated. He awaits arraignment tonight at 7 before Mayor Woodworth and is in the city jail.

Roy Graham Athens Finsterwald Howard Gilson Walker Street E. C. Woodworth Co. ¢. Campbell Zanesville Lafe Andrews Albany Mill Street Hill

Officer and Wife Slain Near Lover's Nest in Sewickley

Pittsburgh June 17. Sewickley borough police officer Edward Stemmiler and his wife were found shot to death this afternoon along Cornet Road in a site locals call Lover's Nest. Investigators say the couple were discovered in a roadside area. Authorities released few details pending further inquiry.

Pittsburgh Sewickley Borough Edward Stemmiler Cornet Road Sewickley

Plane Crash Off English Coast Kills Six

Imperial Airways reported six people died when a passenger plane forced down in the English Channel near Dungeness during a routine Croydon Airdome to Paris flight. Five were hospitalized including the mechanic, while the pilot survived. Six aboard were women and several were Americans. The aircraft sent SOS signals as it returned to the coast before crashing into calm seas.

Lympne England Imperial Airways English Channel Dungeness Croydon Airdome London Paris Koata

Senate tariff fighting hinges on Borah Watson vote

Washington June 17 The Senate debates the tariff scale with key votes from Floor Leader Watson and Senator Borah looming. If Watson wins by a narrow margin a vote on the Borah resolution will be held, else a longer fight and possible no tariff bill or recess.

Washington Senate Watson Finance Committee Borah Idaho Hoover Whewise Congress House Smoot Capitol

Shawnee Pair Is Wedded in Church

Miss Irene Byrne daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Byrne Shawnee and Mr Edward G Blaire were married at St Marys church Shawnee by Rev Father Kessler in front of over 300 guests Blaire a Ohio State University College of Pharmacy graduate and Shawnee businessman, the bride a Shawnee High School alumna and former Columbus teacher, plan a brief honeymoon and then reside in Shawnee.

New Lexington St. Mary's Church Shawnee Irene Byrne J. G. Byrne Edward G. Blaire Father Kessler Blake Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Shawnee High School Columbus

Joint Meeting Tonight in Amesville with Athens Kanisinh

The Athens Kanisinh will hold a joint meeting with the Amesville Community Club in Amesville this evening. Members will depart from the Methodist Church by automobile for the annual event.

Athens Kanisinh Amesville Methodist Church

Father of Slain Girl Tells Life Story of Theora

Melvin T. Hix of Bradenton Florida sobbed as he recounted his daughter Theora’s life. He said she never went with men, had a quiet nature, and had just told of a university position. He offered to give his life to find the killer. the Hixes had not seen her body yet.

Columbus Melvin T. Hix Bradenton Fla Theera Hellion Theora Echoot Flix Florida Aaide Hix James H. Snook Marion Meyers Hix Snook Miss Hix

Catholics and Mexicans Move Toward End of Church Dispute

In Carry Mexico on June 17 prospects for an early end to the religious conflict between the Mexican government and the Catholic Church improved as no third conference occurred between President Emilio Portes Gil and church emissaries. United States Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow held his first known talks with the archbishop and Bishop Pasqual Ding, delaying his departure for Cuernavaca to attend the meeting. The discussions' specifics were not disclosed.

Mexico Emilio Portes Gil United States Dwight W. Morrow Pasqual Ding Cuernavaca

Demand Sale of Property of Miner Union in Belmont County

A Belmont County Common Pleas Court suit seeks the appointment of a receiver and sale of United Mine Workers Subdistrict No 5 property. Albert Cernek and Paul Kunstek claim 15 000 miners in the district and name John Cinque Joe O Grady John P Lewis and other officers as defendants. They want the Bellaire Miners Temple valued at 100 000 sold at public auction with proceeds to miners and ask to set aside a deed to John P Lewis alleging fraud and to stop rents from the Temple.

ST. Clairsville United Mine Workers Bellaire John P. Lewis Cernek Kunsted

Weather grants labor a fine May with steady steel and auto work

The weather department reports May brought more jobs for construction, airplane plants, and shipyards, aiding skilled workers. Textile employment remained weak, southern plants lagged, and shortages of pattern makers machinists tool and die makers and other skilled metal workers were noted.

Washington Labor Department

Robbers Take $100,000 From Philadelphia Pawn Shop

Six men robbed the Brooks Pawn Shop in Philadelphia after binding and gagging two clerks and two customers. They fled with jewelry and cash valued at more than $100,000 after opening hours, and authorities believe the suspects hid in the building overnight.

Philadelphia U.P Brooks

Charles McAfee Held on a Liquor Charge

Athens man Charles McAfee was arrested in New Fleetwood by Constable Harry L. Dalton and Prohibition Agent W. R. Leonard while walking to a streetcar. A two gallon jug of liquor was found in his suitcase, officers said.

New Fleetwood Charles McAfee Athens Harry L. Dalton Stats Prohibition W. R. Leonard McAfee

Stains In Dr Snook Couped To Be Analyzed

The State investigates Dr James H Snook professor at Ohio State University as the hammer murderer of Theora Hix co ed in the college of medicine. Prosecutor Chester questions Marion Meyers and others linked to the case as detectives weave circumstantial evidence.

Harry W. Sharpe United Press Columbus State Today James H. Snook Ohio State University Theora Hix College of Medicine Marion Meyers John Mr. Chester

Suspect Taken To Scenes Of His Meetings With Murdered Co Ed

Ohio State University veterinary professor Dr James H Snook is held in the county jail amid an investigation of the rifle range murder of Minas Theora Hix a medical student. Detectives drove Snook to the New York Central Rifle Range apartment and other locations to corroborate his movements. The university president moved to dismiss Snook from the faculty as prosecutors take steps to obtain a confession.

Theora Hix Ohio State Columbus James TH. Bock Bove Snook Antwerp Misa Hix Marion T. Myers Bneck Dr. Snook New York Central Here Miss Hix Miew Hix Stoto Country Club The University Margaret Smalley Howard Newark Ohio Chester New York Central Rifle Range Heres George W. Rightmire Rightmire

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