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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1930

Page

8

Five youths drown in Ohio river boating tragedy

Heat wave ended as temperatures cooled but five youths died in Ohio River incidents near Marietta and Martins Ferry. Charles Chidester and Ralph Campbell drowned when a canoe capsized. William O'Neill and Clifford Umstead perished in East Liverpool, and Charles Harris drowned while swimming at Martins Ferry. A sixth, J F Donohue of Sandusky, was missing in Sandusky Bay. his car was found and officials fear drowning.

Charles Chidester Ralph Campbell Ohio River Marietta East Liverpool William O'Neill Clifford Umstead Ohio Charles Harris Martins Ferry Sandusky Bay J. F. Donohue Easiest Way Manufacturing Company Sandusky Donohue

Liquor Deemed Worse Than War by Australian Prohibitionist

Miss Graccio Leggo M Houler of Australia argues liquor is a greater threat to happiness than war. Speaking to about 300 at the Athens County W C T U event, she links anti liquor and anti war movements and notes American directness in inquiry.

Graccio Leggo M Houler Methodist Episcopal Church Athens County America Australia Mise Houser Miss Houler Houser

Bootlegger Velotta Shot Dead in Cleveland Street

In Cleveland on Mayfield Road Charles Velotta a 27 year old bootlegger and racketeer was found dying with a woman's silk stocking about his neck after a shotgun attack. He died two hours later as police suspect a bootleg dispute. Detectives think two men the sergeant saw nearby may have acted on the spot.

Cleveland U.R Charles Vellotta Mayfield Road Velotta Istrict Sergt Fred Schutte

Augusta woman seeks Congress seat in Kansas eighth district

Miss Stella B. Haines of Augusta Kansas now a state legislator becomes a candidate in Kansas eighth district opposing long time incumbent Congressman William A. Ayres who has held the seat for ten years.

Stella B. Haines Augusta Kan Kansas William A. Ayres

Couple’s Split Reconciled. Wife Missing From Cleveland

A man married about two years ago to a Cleveland society girl, now divorced, reportedly reconciled with his former wife. She could not be located early today, leaving her whereabouts unknown amid ongoing inquiries.

Judge Florence Allen to Speak at Athens Patriotic Service

Judge Florence E. Allen of Columbus will deliver the principal address at the Community Patriotic Service Sunday night in the Athens High School auditorium. The event, under the Athens League of Women Voters, includes a piano solo, invocations, songs, a flag salute by scouts, a benediction, and a student vocal.

Florence E. Allen Columbus Athens High School Athens League of Women Voters Athens H. R. McVay League Jane Gillsone America M. E. Chatley Marianna Bing Girl Scouts Boy William S. Connolly Jane Gill

Lightning destroys hazardous cargo ship John B. King near Brockville

A drill boat named John B. King was struck by lightning and exploded its four ton cargo of hazardous material. Fifty two men aboard were aboard at the time with 81 reported dead and 11 survivors rescued by the U S Revenue Cutter C G 211. Survivors were brought to Brockville for hospital treatment.

Brockville Ont U.P John B. King St. Lawrence River J. T. Porter and Son Company St. Catharines United States Revenue C. G. 211 M. R. Rasmussen Great Lakes Guard District Joe Maronick Montreal

Ice Cream Social At Rock Riffle School By 4-H Club

The Mothers Helpers 4-H Club hosts an ice cream social at Rock Riffle School tonight. Proceeds fund sending club members to Cain for activities and programs.

Rock Riffle School Mother's Helpers 4-H Club Cain

To Explain Where 2 000 000 Went

Harold Russell Ryder, a partner in Woody & Co bankrupt New York brokerage, faced grand larceny charges after a customer dispute over 2 million said to come from paid-up stock sales. Ryder denied spending lavishly on Broadway as investigators sought how the funds disappeared in three weeks.

Harold Russell Ryder New York Woody & Co Ryder Broadway

Navy dirigible Los Angeles unable to land near Lakehurst

The Los Angeles failed to land at the naval air station near Lakehurst New Jersey last night due to a severe thunderstorm. It remains aloft in an unreported position with 34 crew members and 12 officers aboard.

Lakehurst N. J U.P Naval Air Station Los Angeles

Wise School Homecoming Planned Near Bishopville

Annual Wise School homecoming near Bishopville Morgan County set for July 6. Harley Danford Glouster oversees arrangements with speeches and a lunch to follow.

Wise School Bishopville Morgan County Harley Danford Glouster

Officer Exonerated in Lima Murder Case

Police Inspector George A. Strick was reinstated after Justice of the Peace Harry J. Bennett dismissed the charge of second degree murder in the death of Harry Clarkson a 30 year old former city jail prisoner.

Lima George A. Strick Harry Clarkson Harry J. Bennett

Four Killed as Train Wreck Hits Ontario Washout

Four people died and 21 were injured when CN Train No. 4 traveling from Winnipeg to Toronto derailed four miles east of CPREOL Ontario. Officials said the wreck was caused by a washout.

Cpreol Canadian National Railway Winnipeg Toronto Here Canadian National Offiials

Laxatives Fail to Help Constipation Says Scranton Man

Mr. P. M. Fisher of 517 Olive Street Scranton Pa. shares years of suffering from constipation and failed laxatives. He credits Kellogg's ALL-BRAN with permanent relief after regular daily use and notes it also enhances diet with pleasant flavor and easy serving ideas. Kellogg's guarantees relief or refunds purchase price.

P. M. Fisher Olive Street Scranton Kellogg Battle Creek Flor

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