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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1930

Page

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Coast to Coast 50 Association Becomes Permanent

The National U S 50 Highway Association, Inc. forms a permanent organization to advance highway development and maintenance nationwide. Delegates from Maryland to Utah elect officers led by President James Hannan and appoint trustees, with the main office to remain in Cincinnati and a June 9 1980 meeting planned.

Cincinnati Athens Maryland Caba National U. S. No. 50 Highway Association, Inc Better Id Ohio U. BO Highway Association Red Northwest Turnsociation Cincinnati Ohile Club Cincinnati Brof Commerce Virginia Indiana Illinois Arr Colorado Utah Ito George Magion J&a Condi H. N.ett Med James Hannan Fcothe Ed Pr. Elsner Seymour Ind Story H. N. Burgett Aguier Carl H. Beasley William T. Caline Chillicothe RH. Beasley W. T. Dine Aaron Will McArthur H. W. Burgeit Iemporia Igouri

Agua Caliente Resort Emerges as Europe rival

Arthur Brisbane notes Agua Caliente in Mexico and San Diego as a rapidly developed resort area drawing vast investment to rival European destinations. The piece contrasts U S and Mexican promise with the border region’s booming entertainment and facilities.

Agua Caliente Mexico San Diego

De Valera Plans Iceland Trip After Irish Vote

May sail soon as De Valera leaves Chicago for Iceland to form a new cabinet if elected president to succeed William T. Gosgrave, who resigned after his government defeat. He stopped at the Orman Hotel and noted the downfall of the government amid communications from Ian O Kelly.

Chicago

Village appeals Columbus in electrocution case

The village of Pemberville Wageod County filed an appeal in the Supreme Court seeking reversal of a $25,000 judgment awarded to Mrs. Sophia L. Hagemeyer executrix of the estate of Frank Hagemeyer of Amberville. The claim cites electrocution in the basement from diverted high voltage current from a nearby electric line.

Columbus U.R Pemberville Wageod County Supreme Court Ophia L. Hagemeyer Frank Hagemeyer Amberville

Mysterious Oak Harbor man found dead with self-inflicted wound

In Oak Harbor on March 28 the body of James Kennedy 60 an odd-job man was found in his room with a self-inflicted bullet wound in his heart authorities say. The discovery closes a case of a mysterious disappearance that gripped the town.

Oak Harbor Orthe James Kennedy

Classified Ads Offer Mower Sharpening Lamps Shoats and Hudson Coach

The Messenger Classified Ads advertise lawn mower sharpening and repair services. Lamps priced from $4 to $10. Two shoats for sale. A 1926 Hudson coach offers for $200 with six good tires and strong motor and upholstery.

the Messenger

American money stays home with amusements and betting

The piece notes how the venue offers horse racing and amusements with betting, encouraging Americans to spend locally rather than traveling to Europe. Wide roads and transport options attract Americans seeking comfort and ways to cast off prohibition restrictions.

America Europe

American finds beauty and luxury near San Diego

Sixteen miles from San Diego, a resort mirror of European splendor offers a perfect hotel, golf, sports, hot sulphurs and mud baths. Foxhall Keen passes by, noting the place as well managed and patronized, an Old Mexico like retreat near home.

San Diego America Deauville Monte Carlo Nice Europe Foxhall Keen Old Mexico Spain

Peninsular California described as vast wealth and beauty

The piece extols the Southern California peninsula as Mexico's property, stretching 1000 miles with rock cliffs, coves, white sand beaches, flocks of sheep, seals in the water, and abundant wildlife. It paints a grand imperial landscape with vivid natural features and pastoral life.

California Mexico

Patrolman Thomas Jailed for Burglary Charges

Dayton police report Patrolman Edward S. Thomas admitted staging three burglaries on his beat in recent months. He was dismissed from the force and charged with burglary and larceny. Arraignment was set for police court today.

Dayton U.P Edward S. Thomas

Martins Ferry Miner Dies After Stone Slide

Frank Miller, 32, Martins Ferry, died from injuries in a stone slide at the Wheeling and Lake Erie Mine near Dillonvale.

Martins Ferry U.P Frank Miller Wheeling & Lake Erie Dillonvale

G O P Chooses? Nutt Denies National Committee Offer

Joseph R. Nutt a Cleveland bank executive is named as a possible successor to Claudius Huston as Republican National Committee chairman, but Nutt denies any offer. The report notes Huston is under Congressional criticism.

Joseph R. Nutt Cleveland Bank Claudius H. Huston Republican National Committee Congress Nutt

Senate to Probe Financing of Wet and Dry Propaganda

The Senate Lobby Committee will investigate reports of rich financing behind wet and dry campaigns next week. Horace D. Taft’s foreign liquor funding claim will be examined along with group disbursements from the Anti-Saloon League, Association Against the Prohibition Amendment, Federal Dispensary Tax Reduction League, and others. Some groups’ exact records are unclear, and Dr. Clarence True Wilson may be called as a witness.

Washington U.P Senate Lobby Committee Horace D. Taft Anti- Saloon League Association Against the Prohibition Amendment Federal Dispensary Tax Reduction League Congressional Districts Modification League Prohibition National Committee Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals George Holden Tinkham Massachusetts Copeland New York Clarence True Wilson Tinkham House Senate Senate Judiciary Committee Mitchell Norris

Prohibition Hearings Draw High Costs and Testimony

Wet and dry organizations face mounting expenses as House Judiciary hearings unfold with witnesses from across the country and about half a million words of testimony collected. Baron De Mumin denies Taft charges while Taft questions a newspaper article.

House Judiciary Committee Taft Baron de Mumin Wine Association French Wine Commission Nets France

Kentucky Health Board Bans Jamaica Ginger Trade

The state health board banned Jamaica ginger sales citing its role in an epidemic of partial paralysis. Drugstores must have stock analyzed and cleared as non poisonous before distribution. Several hundred Kentuckians who used the extract as a beverage were affected.

Louisville State Health Board

Chicago Snow Breaks Record as City Balances Losses and Gains

Chicago records the heaviest snowfall with a 19.2 inch storm that brought an estimated cost of over 3 million dollars to the city. Gains come from rural districts gaining moisture while city losses include revenue and wages for snow removal plus hotel bills and business downturn. Transportation and deliveries return to normal as warmth melts snow and schools reopen.

Chicago

Johnsons Son May Be Left Life Cripple

Walter Johnsons 14 year old son may lose a leg after being struck by a car in front of his home. Surgeons weigh amputation as doctors report complications threaten his ability to walk, ending the big league dream of the famed pitcher.

Washington U.P Walter Johnson Walter

Youths fined for dynamiting fish near Batavia

Six youths arrested by Deputy Sheriff Frank Stage pleaded guilty to dynamiting fish in Clover Creek near Batavia and were fined $1,000 plus costs.

Batavia U.P Frank Stage Clover Creek Here

Sculptor Tells of Paris Roots in Murder Trial Drama

Henri Marchand the sculptor recounts a career from Paris Latin Quarter to Bufela courtroom as New York seeks to convict his Indian model Lila of conspiring to kill Mrs. Marchand. State witnesses include Nancy Bowen who claims Lila incited the murder amid alleged witch beliefs.

Bufeala Mar Henri Marehand Ida Jimerson Paris Latin Quarter New York Lila Nancy Bowen Marchand Bowen Maroney Henri Marchand, Jr Buffalo N. Y Nancy Clothilde Marchand Henri George Marchand Henrietta Marchand

Legge to Stay at Federal Farm Board for Another Year

Washington reports Alexander Legge will remain as head of the Federal Farm Board for a second year. In nine months he created four national cooperative marketing associations for grain cotton beans wool and mohair and authorized about 86 million dollars in loans toward an expected 200 million in credits. A grain stabilization corporation to buy surplus stock has also been formed.

Washington U.R Alexander Legge Federal Farm Board Administration Hoover Legge

Pair Charged in Kidnapping of 14-Year-Old Ruth Rood

In Ironton on March 28, Ernest Snyder 37 and Lenora Wedge 35, both of Huntington West Virginia, were jailed on charges of kidnapping Ruth Rood 14 of Chesapeake Ohio. Police say the girl was taken from Ironton to Scioto County.

Ironton U.R Ruth Rood Chesapeake, O Ernest Snyder Lenora Wedge Huntington W. Va Lawrence County Scioto County

Bandits Hold Up Watertown Trust Company

Three bandits robbed the Watertown Trust Company in Watertown suburb, escaping in an automobile with about $20,000. Police seek suspects as the heist draws national interest.

Waterbury, Conn U.P Watertown Trust Company Watertown

Senators Attack Stimson Plan On Consultative Pact

Senate leaders reject Secretary Stimson's proposal to discuss a consultative pact with European powers. Borah and colleagues argue it threatens U S security and could draw the nation into war, stating Briand favors force backing treaties.

Stimson U. S

Derrick deaths climb as derrick turns fatal on bridge

In Charleston West Virginia George RK Hash Sum merville died today raising the derrick accident death toll to four on the St Nicholas bridge project. Two others A C Davidson and Ray Johnson are expected to recover. Victims listed include H Y Lytle John Swann and Homer Smith.

Charleston W. Va U.P George RK Hash Summerville New Bridge of St. Nicholas A. C. Davidson South Point Ray Johnson Grove City H. Y. Lytle Columbus Pomeroy John Swann Fort Pitt Pn Homer Smith

Age old theories of heart and brain disproved by biologists

At the University of Chicago 800 biologists gathered as the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology released startling findings. Dr. Walter E. Dandy reported that two thirds of a brain can be removed without intellectual loss, while Dr. C. H. Best cited a new intestinal kidney enzyme against histamine. Robert W. Siddle described monkey heart segment experiments showing heart failure is rare without actual injury, suggesting new views on organ function and longevity.

Chicago U.R University of Chicago Federation of American Societies For Experimental Biology Walter E. Dandy Johns Hopkins University C. H. Best Toronto Robert W. Siddle University of Missouri Dandy

Borrowed Gun and Predicted Bank Robbery

Frank Panspingel and companion Harry Kennedy were arrested in Dayton after a workman reported Panspingel talked of robbing Germantown Bank. The $7,500 Germantown bank robbery yesterday led authorities to hold the youths as Sheriff Blank investigated conflicting stories. Cashier Oblinger and patron Beck could not identify the suspects. two other bandits waited outside in a car. Both suspects deny involvement.

Dayton U.P Germantown Frank Panspingel First National Bank Harry Kennedy Robert M. Blank B. L. Oblinger Willam Beck

Schools Warned of Burdening Teachers

The State Department of Education reported that several secondary schools in Ohio have been warned for carrying too great a teaching load in violation of North Central Association rules. Ironton Zanesville Chillicothe Portsmouth are named for more than five classes and over 150 pupils per teacher.

Columbus U.P State Department of Education North Central Association Hst Ironton Zanesville Chillicothe Portsmouth

Briand Dreams of European Security Pact With Britain

London reports a shift at the naval conference toward a broad European security pact. Briand aims for a pact backing France without amplifying British arms duties, potentially aligning with Article XVI of the League Covenant. US approval seen as possible without full participation. Gibson and Grandi met in a cordial talks amid the evolving plan.

London U.A Aristide Briand France Briand Daria Reach Hallan Committee of Experts Great Britain Ne Qa United States League United States of Europe Hug Gibson Dino Grandi Italy

United States Rejects Pacific Pact as Entangling Alliance

American sources report the United States will not join a consultative pact similar to the four power Pacific agreement. Washington argues obligations in the Pacific exceed what it would accept for possible European trouble, and the delegation says no formal demand to enter such a pact has been received.

Shipstead Borah Presa Reed Robinson United States Capitol Hill London Aimilar Pacific Ocean America Pacific

Bomb Thrown At Cleveland Home Endangers Eight Residents

A bomb hurled at Mrs. Gizella Lefkovitz’s Cleveland home shattered windows and ripped a porch rail, alarming an entire block. Police say lab disputes may be linked to the attack. The device struck a first floor window, but a vine-covered railing may have prevented entry.

Cleveland Bae Gizella Lefkovitz

Escaped Man Held After Return to Mansfield

Frank O Neal of Chillicothe is held by authorities in Logan after attempting to return from a Mansfield penitentiary where he was serving a theft sentence. He escaped custody earlier while an automobile was involved in the incident.

Logan Frank O'Neal Chillicothe Mansfield

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Coast TO Coast 50 Association Burgety Speaks Arthur Brisbane King .Features Incorporated Lindbergh de Valera Ireland G. O. P. Choice Horace Taft Anti-Saloon League and Association Against Prohibition Paul R. Mallon United Press Sweden Louise Lady Mountbatten Ginger Chicago Area Johnson Henri Marchand Farm Board By Lyle C. Wilson Japan Senate Foreign Relations Committee George Georgia Farmer- Labor Minnesota Swanson Derrick Siddle Companion Briand Dream Innis
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