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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1929
Page
1
Columbus dispatch reports the Eighty Eighth Ohio General Assembly aims to adjourn by April 11 or 12 The House is expected to pass the 114 500 000 General Appropriation Bill tomorrow after which it goes to the Senate for a vote on the final legislative day of the following week
Columbus March 27 The Weaver Bill to make Bible reading in public schools mandatory was killed by the House Schools Committee 12 to 1 postponing action this session. The measure would have required ten Bible verses daily without comment and could lead to dismissal for teachers who refuse.
The Norton Highway Bill, among the last administration measures, faced House passage with repeal of abutting property assessments and regional highway programs. The Gillen Ward Code changes include six peremptory juror challenges in first degree murder cases and authorizing prosecutors to contract with radio to aid crime understanding.
In Washington March 27 UP engineer Hoover starts a drive to rebuild the Republican Party in the South. He vows to end patronage in postmaster appointments and push party organization forward with high type citizenship as he told reporters.
In Pomeroy, county commissioner Irving Karr testified for himself as the defense rested its case amid claims of his dazed condition during the alleged July 20 bribe. Witnesses said he appeared intoxicated, and Karr described threats by Charles Ebersbach and a drinking incident leading to his confusion. The trial paused for noon without closing arguments, with expected final motions and jury instructions to follow before adjournment.
Frank Gloeckner, struck by a car in Middleport, died in Gallipolia hospital without revealing the location of his rumored large fortune. His funeral is set for Thursday at 2 PM at the family home conducted by Rev. Dr. Skinner. Burial will follow in Middleport Hill Cemetery. His widow and several brothers survive. no children.
Elias Arnold and his son Arthur 17 were sent to prisons for stealing 4 year old Melvin Horst of Orrville. Sheriff Clark Shearer and deputies escorted them from Wooster to Mansfield where Arthur begins an indeterminate Reformatory sentence in the State.
Six affidavits charging disorderly conduct were filed in Logan mayor J. P. Rochester's court over a March 18 serenade at Mr. and Mrs. Joshiah Wilsons 707 Third Street. About 200 people attended. debris was piled on the porch after the couple were not summoned to the porch, and three truckloads had to be cleared. Named detainees include Samuel Hooper Kerwood Durant Bernard Carr Carl Durant Charles Lecrone and Ralph Bowen.
The Red Men lodges of the district plan a Thursday evening meeting in Glouster with a street parade at 7 30 and degree work to follow in the I O O F hall. Great chiefs including William Winefordner zone director and Downing of the Great Council of Ohio will attend with a dinner served by Chickamauga Council wives.
A report says Lillian Bernard, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bernard, eloped with Herman Luke. Investigations underway with Athens New Lexington and Logan officers notified.
An anxious moment over a new hat ended in tragedy as Edward Huddleston Jr. 16 drowned after the hat blew from his head and rolled into Mill Creek beneath a bridge. He tried to recover the headgear and was swept away.
Walter Pedlar Palmer of Columbus stopped Roseaux Seguaro of Cuba in the third round of a 10 round clash in Columbus. In the semi final Johnny Curtain of Dayton knocked out Lon Lavelace of Vincennes in the fifth round.
Crow bounty records show 314 crows killed under the Meigs County law at 25 cents each, totaling 78.50 dollars. A youth at Pity-Me earns notoriety as the leading crow killer to date.
Prosecutor R D Williams filed perjury charges after testimony in the Ray McLaughlin assault case at Mine No 266 Virgil Lanning and Tom Lanning were jailed until the next Athens County Common Pleas Court session. Four more men pleaded guilty and were sent to jail for lack of bond. Leonard McGee testified McLaughlin was at the mine during the shooting. mine officer C F Sachs corroborated.
Columbus reports the Ebersbach tax case will be heard by the State Commission in the first week of April. The case involves more than 100000 dollars and is expected to be vigorously contested by both sides.
Logan, March 27. A Murray City man, Charles Seidenfeld, is making a six month world tour. A report mailed from Tokio on March 7 reached a Logan friend. He describes a delightful trip and notes Tokio as a progressive city and an extraordinary department store. He left the U.S. in February and will visit 26 countries before returning.
Farm leaders report a substantial agreement to drop differences and back the feeless McNary Bill. Prominent invites go out to Rockefeller Jr. Ford Young Morgan Warburg Schwab to aid Senate committee as House readiness grows. Agreement calls for an intermediate credit bank under Treasury, a $300 million revolving fund, and new loan structures.
The Ohio House Taxation Committee moved to report the Sharp Bill which would impose a license tax on retail stores based on business volume and number of outlets. It would rise with larger holdings and aims at chain stores. Estimated revenue exceeds 4 million annually with 440 thousand to counties for Mothers Pension. rest to general revenue. Attorney General Bettman to rule on constitutionality soon.
Charles A. Belles a self styled faith healer of Allentown Pa was arrested over the death of 21 year old Verna Octavia Delp. Her body bore two cabalistic notes used in pow wow rites. Authorities pledged a probe into witchcraft practices in Lehigh and neighboring counties.
In Logan on March 27 the Health and Recreation Department of the Hocking Valley Railroad plans a banquet and dance in the Knights of Pythias Building on April 3. D G Stallsmith and S B Miller with Mrs Bess Mutchmore lead arrangements with other railroad employees. Expected attendees include M S Connors Columbus general manager of Hocking Valley vice president Pritchard and B F Bryant director general of the health and recreation departments of the Chesapeake and Ohio and Hocking Valley Systems. A special train from Columbus is planned for employees to attend with return after the dance.
19 year old LA semi pro infielder Martin Tierney earns a trial with the St Louis Browns. He likely will be farmed out for more experience to develop.
In Emporium Pennsylvania on March 27 a fire destroyed a father's home killing three sisters. Local authorities report the tragedy as a fatal blaze with no immediate suspects. The victims were identified by neighbors as members of the same family.
A Spanish plane completes a 4800 mile flight to Brazil while the Graf Zeppelin makes a 5000 mile Mediterranean voyage. The editorial notes the strain of large families in Germany as Frau Alfred Vooeliner, 28, has eighteen children born from 1920 to 1930, including quadruplets in multiple years, all alive.
POMEROY March 27 Staff Special The Brocalsa salt plant and coal mines at Syracuse failed to sell at bankruptcy sale while Buckeye Salt plant at Pomeroy also remained unsold. Rumor ties Henry Ford to Syracuse plant as bids for the Brocalsa property were below the required minimum of 42 600 and the Buckeye sale received only a 10 000 bid before clearance by the bankruptcy referee.
In Zanesville Ohio the Doughboy statue in Baughman Park near Nashport was struck by lightning and shattered. Bryce Baughman, park owner and sculptor, spent three years on the monument dedicated August 28 1921 by Gen. John R. McQuigg for the Zanesville Post American Legion.
New York March 27. Echoes of a financial quake spread on Wall Street as traders awaited easing of money stringency. Thousands of small investors were wiped from trading lists after a selling avalanche pushed daily sales to 8 246 740 shares, with a sharp reaction lifting prices later.
In Aurora on March 27 two conflicting narratives arise over the killing of Mrs. Lillian De King. Deputy Roy Smith defends self defense while the raiders claim a brutal home invasion sparked the shooting.
Columbus March 27 Dr Gillette Hayden world wide famous dentist dies at her home in Columbus after a long career. The public figure was widely known for her pioneering work in dentistry and her charitable efforts.
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