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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1929

Page

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Border City Residents Back Prohibition Enforcement

Citizens in the border city pledge help to enforce the Prohibition Act after the killing of Henry Virkula by a border patrolman. Officials say Emmett J White will face second degree murder charges as community anger and protests spread, with appeals to President Hoover and calls for calm in the wake of the shooting.

International Falls Henry Virkula Hoover Sherff Kuch Rewly F Mtrci Canaan Wagner Hoover David Hurlburt Emmett J White Hurlburt

Kiwanis International Convention Set for Milwaukee

Athens Kiwanis Club members Dr. O C Bid and Pred McKay plan to attend the 13th annual Kiwanis International convention in Milwaukee. All 1860 Kiwanis clubs on the North American continent will join in a united expression of gratitude for members service and Kiwanis achievements over the past year.

O C McKay Athens Kiwanis Club Kiwanis International Milwaukee Mann Kiwanis Mailwaukee

Score Is 2 to 1 Hoover Leading As Congress Ends Session

President Hoover wraps up Congress with a two month summer recess. The farm relief bill becomes law, the census and reapportionment bill passes, and the national crisis law repeal is defeated. The House passes a tariff bill while Senate debate continues, and nominations to public office are confirmed.

Hoover Congress House Senate Finance Committee Senate Cipietol Lao Woederal Farm Board RI Tt Fitance

Hoover Opposes House Bill In Sharp Senate Clash

The report outlines Hoover's disputed stance on the tariff and farm relief bill. It notes Congress plans a special session focus on tariff revision and farm issues. The Senate may consider extending the French war debt settlement and appointing a joint committee to study farmer support and tax policy changes.

Hoover House Whitel House Senate Secretary of the Treasury Bora Epenndin Finance’ Committee

Rabies Outbreak Report Ties Dog Bite Cases in Athens District

Health Commissioner Dr J M Hlegins reports rising rabies concerns as several dogs bite livestock and people in Meigs County and Waterloo. Quarantine orders cover district owners. evidence ties a rabid dog owned by Robert Zimmerman in Waterloo to recent bites including a chained horse and nearby livestock. State veterinarians transport the infected animals for testing while officials warn residents to confine pets for a set period.

Athens J. M. Hlegins Porter Mirkens Mandi Waterloo Hana Mage County Townshin Ibetote Allied Nonth Plereynten Meigs County Imust Dickens Robert Zimmerman Jiwo Laog Dot Columbia Pr Cod Snow Athens F Tittens Canale Sp Uate Interist Snow

To Call Bostwick About Park Races

Attorney General Gilbert Bettman planned to confer with Geayer County Prosecutor Rochard E. Bostwick about Bambridge Park race track actions in Grange County. Bostwick may travel to Columbus to speak with Governor Myers Y. Cooper but intends not to discuss the race track matter until contacted.

Bostwick Pauteveland Fame Bambridge Park Grange County Gilbert Bettman Geayer County Rochard E. Bostwick Bostuirk Columbus Myers Y. Cooper Bettman

Tour of Farm at Carpenter Will Be Made

Southeastern Ohio Experiment Farm invites all to attend lectures and demonstrations on soils and fertilizers. A full farm tour will occur several times with explanations of soils, fertilizers, and crop rotation. The test plots number 100 using a three year rotation of corn wheat and clover hay.

Southeastern Oho Hartman

Earthquakes and Volcanic Fury Roil Far Off Lands

A dramatic report notes a severe New Zealand quake near daily life and Komagatake volcano in Japan erupting after a decade of quiet. Ming villages are evacuated as ashes fall and homes burn. A separate warning urges drivers to stop only if safe, referencing Grady Phillips killed in a bar incident near Tallafroosa.

New Zeland Japan Komagatake

Five Years Before State Can Be Wet

Madison reports that Wisconsin will wait at least five years for a constitutional change to legalize liquor, with experts skeptical of swift action and potential delays in amending the state constitution by 1994. Separate notes mention Senator Barnhard Gettleman and related political maneuvering amid liquor debates.

Madison Wis Barnhard Gettleman Wisconsin Baffie Malwa Yammerman Isolon Gettleman Br Higgins Sears Tigfins

Theora Hin: Clever Actress Hidden Behind Campus Persona

A Columbus report examines if Theora Hin was acting in life and on stage. Investigators weigh whether her campus performances masked a deeper motive behind her murder as classmates recall a private life starkly different from the stage.

Mary Theor

Heat Wave Grips Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia

Heat waves scorch Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia with oppressive humidity and widespread heat related distress. No deaths reported in the west while drowning incidents rise. relief expected tonight in the East with showers and thunderstorms forecast, but no major cool front anticipated for the Midwest.

Ohio Kentucky West Virginia United Press Onin Pake Prt

Slow Poisoning Kills Three Children in Chicago Mystery

Three children of Mrs Edwin Marlow are dead from a mysterious slow poisoning in Chicago. Physicians struggle to diagnose as investigators consider arsenic or mercury after post mortem tests. The victims ate peanuts from a stranger while their mother worked at an envelope factory.

Chicago Edwin Marlow Sf Foley Duignos Polson Stownesa Chester Kulalkowskii Agnes Markowski Lorraine Markowski

Virginia anti Smith fusion shocks party lines

Roanoke reports a rare fusion of former Southern Democrats and Republicans to oppose Alfred E. Smith and John J. Raskob. The gathering, led by Bishop James Cannon Jr., calls for a national anti Smith headquarters in Washington and aims to spread the strategy across the South. More than 1000 anti Smith Democrats attended the one day rump convention.

Roanoke Stante Alfred E. Smith John J Traskob South Washington James Cannon, Jr

Boy at Buckeye Lake Believed Struck by Speed Boat

Lancaster authorities await autopsy results on Wendell Allemany a 17 year old Greenfield High School sophomore killed at Buckeye Lake on Sunday The boy was riding with his brother Ray Allemany of Columbus when waves from a larger boat caused the accident Embezzlement charge Marion authorities set July 28 trial date for Charles E Smith former Marion County recorder on charges of stealing 2910 in county funds while in office He pleaded not guilty at preliminary hearing and was indicted months ago

Lancaster Fairfield County Greenfield Wendell Allemany Greenfield High School Buckeye Lake Ray Allemany Columbus Marion Charles, E. Smith Marion County Recorder Smith Syracuse

Death Struggle by Co ed With Assailant

Report by Coroner William Murthy reconstructs the final moments of Miss Hix at Ohio State University. Post mortem findings include multiple bruises, a severed jugular, and blows to the head with a hammer. Evidence suggests repeated assaults and removal of vital organs, with ongoing wounds and uncertain timeline.

Columbus U.amaha Theora Ilain Ohio State University William Murthy Eaid

Former Sweetheart of Slain OSU Girl Is Released

Marion Meyers Ohio State University horticulturist was released by the state after being held since Saturday in the hammer murders case of Theora Hix, a College of Medicine coed. County prosecutor John J. Chester said she had no connection but remains subject to recall as authorities reexamine Dr. James H. Snook, former veterinary professor linked to the case.

Harry W. Sharpe United Press Columbus The State Today Marion Meyers Ohio State University Theora Hix College of Medicine John J. Chester Meyers James H. Snook Misa Hix Miss Hix Larry van Shaik Col. Sisson Bisapp Bureau Someon Erline Joe D. Cleary Dr. Bnock Cleary

Wife of Suspect Questioned by Franklin County Prosecutor

Readable text reports a prolonged police inquiry into a murder case involving Miss Hix and Dr. Snook. Mrs Snook testified and cried after hours of questioning. Dr Snook offered his account of actions the night of the murder and discussed his relationship with Miss Hix and a possible ride with an unknown person. Detectives pursued a possible weapon and examined a handkerchief found near the crime scene.

Franklin County

Ohio University Summer Term Enrollment Tops 1 297

Registrar reports 1 297 students registered by noon for the summer term at Ohio University with projections that final enrollment will exceed 1 400. Registration continues for two weeks as the registrar notes a small but steady rise in summer enrollment.

Ohio University KF. B. Dilley Eal LSU Dilley

Livestock Program Discussion Scheduled by Athens County

The Athens County livestock program for the coming year will be discussed at a meeting of the County Extension Agent T. H. Johnson. Representatives of the Athens Chamber of Commerce are invited to join and learn about the Shipping Association and related details.

Athens County T. H. Johncom Athens Chamber of Commies

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