Athens Council Passes New Traffic Ordinance
Athens council approves a new traffic ordinance during a long session Monday night. The measure updates local traffic rules and enforcement in the city.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1929
Page
1
Athens City Council Enacts Broad Traffic Ordinance
A new city traffic ordinance enacted by the Athens City Council covers many state motor vehicle laws and details speed limits of 20 mph in congested areas and 80 mph elsewhere. It sets pedestrian rights, stop rules at signals, parking limits, one way streets, and police enforcement across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
West Mulberry
Congress
South Cr
Practical guide to a wholesome weekly family diet
Government booklet explains healthful planning of meals by week and day. Based on scientific research, it offers plain facts for a well balanced diet. Sent by the Washington Information Bureau for four cents postage and handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Information Bureau
Athens tackles new traffic rules for cars and pedestrians
Athens City Council enacted a comprehensive traffic ordinance detailing jaywalking bans, sidewalk rules for pedestrians, and speed limits of 20 mph in congested districts and 30 mph elsewhere. It tightens curbside behavior near schools, prescribes muffler restrictions, defines parking zones, and sets fines up to 50 dollars for repeat offenses.
Mexico Revoltists Arrested Over Bank Raid Cash Stash
One Mexican, a Spaniard, and two Americans were arrested in New York as they planned to sail to Europe with $750,000 taken from Mexican banks. The group mixed business with nationalist aims in the backdrop of Mexico's upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
New York
Europe
Court to Decide Loot Fate After Beating Incident
An American court will decide if the loot is war spoils or rebellion. If it is war, the men arrested may keep the money, as Allies retain gold in Germany. If deemed rebellion, they face jail and money returned to Mexico. The beaten men are likely to be labeled Rebels.
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Germany
Mexico
Cotton goods boom hits New York department stores
Big stores in New York announce a surge in cotton goods with lines like cotton arrives and features items such as potted swiss pique and singhams, signaling a department store focus on cotton products and sales near ninety million dollars annually.
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New York
King Cotton Returns as Silk Trends Fade
A fashion trend shift notes real or imitation silks fading as King Cotton fabrics regain popularity among designers and shoppers. The line hints at a broader color and texture revival influencing wardrobes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Cotton
Campaign Promises Push American Cotton Goods Message
Advocates call for US advertising to stress cotton goods grown and made in America rather than British cotton cloth, arguing it strengthens domestic industry and national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Walker's Department Store Ad Sells in Examiner
Merchants seeking effective advertising note a Sunday Los Angeles Examiner ad for Walkers department store. The large exclusive insertion spans ten pages, signaling significant promotional impact and broad reach for retailers.
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Walker
Los Angeles Examiner
Examiner
C. S. Moore Elected To Athens County Health Board
C S Moore of Moore Athens Township was chosen to replace Walter Whit latch York Township on the Athens County Board of Health by the advisory council at a meeting in the Athens City Building. The council includes township trustees chairs and village mayors with eleven of twenty two members present. Mayor Wm ID Hines Chauncey is president and Mayor E A Johnson Trimble is secretary. County Health Commissioner Dr J M Higgins read the annual health report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
J. M. Higgins
Athens Grange Presents The Deacon's Honeymoon Friday
The Athens Grange will present The Deacon's Honeymoon Friday night at 8 o'clock in Canaanville High School. The play arises from conferences led by R Bruce Tom of Ohio State University to foster home talent in rural areas.
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Athens Grange
Canaanville High School
R. Bruce Tom
Ohio State University
Dr. E B Bryan Addresses Athens Ministers on Theology Education
Ohio University president Dr E B Bryan spoke to the Athens County Ministerial Association at First Methodist Church about teaching theology students to seek truth and grow with love of man and God. He noted OU baccalaureate set for June 9 to 11 and invited attendees to Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Fourteen ministers attended as plans for county vacation Bible schools were discussed.
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Colgate University
Theological Seminary
E. B. Bryan
Ohio University
Athens County Ministerial Association
First Methodist Church
Athens
God
Doctor Bryan
Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Lotus J. Coffman
University of Minnesota
Ohio doctors urge state mental hygiene organization
A committee of the Ohio State Medical Association recommends forming a statewide body to consolidate mental hygiene agencies. The proposal, presented during the association’s annual convention in Cleveland, calls for scientific medicine to lead systematic programs addressing mental diseases across Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Ohio
Ohio State Medical Association
D. T. A. Ratliff
Cincinnati
AthensMen to Visit 50 Auto Owners for Motor Club Drive
Thirty two Athens men will visit fifty auto owners Thursday as part of a South East Ohio Motor Club membership drive in Athens. A. E. Whaley, president, announced the plan and listed invited workers who will meet at Hotel Berry at 12 30 to begin door to door outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
South East Ohio Motor Club
A. E. Whaley
Hotel Berry
Whaley
Tia
Mr. Whitley
City orders halt to all slot machines by Wednesday
Mayor Woodworth issued a city order requiring the discontinuation of every slot machine in Athens by 7 pm Wednesday with police enforcing the rule. About 20 machines operate in the city, some played by children, and owners have 48 hours to remove them under the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodworth
Athens
Liquor Charge Leads to Fines for Two Men
James Watson of West State Street was fined 169 dollars and costs after arrest Sunday night by Police Chief Finsterwald and Capt. Maple for possessing intoxicating liquor. O C McVay of Columbia Avenue faced arraignment Monday night for disturbing the peace and paid a 20 dollar fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Watson
West State Street
Kh. BR. Finsterwald
Charles Maple
Kk. C. Woodworth
Watson
O. C. McVay
Columbia Avenue
Woodworth
Rabies Develop in Two Mineral District Dogs
Two dogs tied up under a zero day quarantine in Mineral district developed rabies and were shot. The canines had been bitten by a mad dog roaming the Carbondale area. Quarantine covers Kimberly Mineral Marshfield Carbondale and Five Points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral District
Porter Dickens
Carbondale
Kimberly
Mineral
Marshfield
Five Points
Record fines reach new monthly high in April
Mayor E C Woodworth reports total police fines for April at 447.49, the department’s largest monthly collection. Among the fines were traffic violations liquor possession and intoxication. In six weeks in office, more than 759 has been collected in fines, with several due in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
E. C. Woodworth
Woodworth
Henry Beck Held in Cincinnati Quarantine Amid Escape Claim
Henry Beck, 56, alias Lammers, said to have escaped from the leper colony at Carrville Louisiana, was placed in quarantine in Cincinnati while awaiting officials from the United States Department of Health.
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Cincinnati
Henry Beck
Lammers
Carrville
United States Department of Health
Eclipse of the Sun Attracts Scientists
Total solar eclipse draws leading scientists to a seaport. Officials and chiefs of Tagalos Visayans and Negritos warn tribesmen at areas where the eclipse is total or partial to beware extortion by opportunists exploiting native superstitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ISO
Chifelains
Former County Resident Johnson Dies in Charleston
William Johnson aged 79, lifelong Athens County native, died at 2 p.m. Monday at his Charleston West Virginia home due to heart trouble. He was born in Ames Township and is survived by brothers James of Athens and Keaiah of Alexander Township. He married Cilinda Gill and later Mrs Hersley of Charleston. one daughter Mrs Lillie Henry of Athens predeceased him. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church. Burial in nearby cemetery. body to be sent to Athens and kept at Walburn Parlors before service.
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Charleston
W. Va
Leath
Johnon
Ames Township
Joseph
Tabitha Johnson
James Johnson
Athens
Keaiah
Alexander Township
Johnson
Cilinda Gill
Hersley
Frist
Lillie Henry
Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church
Johnsen
Tiurlal
Walburn
Hebbardaville
Dr Barker outlines Garfield inspired steps to success
Dr Charles Barker, physician and Taft's former physician, spoke at Athens High School about Garfield's three requisites for success a strong arm a clear head and a brave heart He urged students to build vitality through daily fifteen minute self-improvement and to train the mind for concentration while stressing personal courage and practice as routes to lasting achievement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles EE. Barker
William Howard Taft
Barker
Athens High School
Garfield
Ballon still missing after national elimination races
Pittsburgh reports one of twelve balloons that began Saturday in the national elimination races remained unaccounted for on Sunday.
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Pittsburgh
U.P
Gasoline price rise in state to take effect
An increase of one cent a gallon is effective immediately in several gasoline and oil company prices across the state. The rise follows a surge in consumption attributed to warm weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Sinclair Starts Three Month Jail Term With Breakfast Routine
Harry F. Sinclair begins a three month sentence for contempt of the Senate in District Jail. He rose at 145 a.m. and wore a blue suit, read Washington papers, and had breakfast in the dormitory before meeting the jail physician. He will head the drug supply room, assisting nurse Katherine Wright, and will work 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with access to letters uninspected by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth G. Crawford
United Press
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate
Sinclair
William S. Peak
Morrin Honan
Kansas University
Misa Katherine Wright
Township Boy Earns High Marks In Semester Exams
A fifth grade student from Pinlow, of the Batview Mehoot area, achieved an average of 94 percent in the first semester examination. He has consistently posted good grades throughout the term, with trades listed from 30 to unknown high marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Township
Kaame
Batrview
Toe Township
Garrison Missed Athens County Court Testimony
Harry Garrison failed to appear last Thursday in Athens County Common Pleas Court for his damage suit against the Athens County Board of Commissioners. Attorney Roger J. Jones said a Nelsonville man Jack Pearson warned Garrison against returning to Athens, claiming he would be arrested for perjury. Pearson later proved false. Garrison, from Welchburg West Virginia, seeks 5000 dollars for injuries alleged at Greens Run Picket Camp last July that kept him from working.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Garrison
Athens County Common
Athens County Board of Commissioners
Roger J. Jones
Garrison
Athena
Jones
W Pearson
Nelsonville
IL. Gi. Worstell
Weliaburg
Strooke County
West Va
Rangers plant 250000 pine seedlings at Old Man's Cave and Rockhouse
Rangers S. A. Reichley and I. L. Worley planted about 250 000 pine seedlings at Old Man's Cave and Rockhouse on state land in Hocking County. Seedlings include Austrian Red and Scotch pines, with shipments arriving since April and record April figures for Rockhouse. Attendance at the scenic districts rises as road improvements are funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Man’s Cave
Rockhouse
Marion Mount
Worley
Old Man's Cave
Financial Plan for Middleman To Start Soon
New York May 17 A financial project led by John Haskob former GM executive and Democratic Committee chairman seeks to create a semi public corporation offering modest earners a monthly investment in high grade securities with low initial outlays and no speculation, aiming for steady returns.
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New York
U.R
John Jehaskob
General Motors
Democratic National Committee
Haskob
Raskob
O. K. To Make Beer But Not To Sell It
Safety Director Edwin D. Barry says homebrew is legal if made and kept in the home and not sold. Police Chief Jacob Grant is told there will be no entry into private homes where beer is brewed unless sale is proved.
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Clicv
U. P
Edwin D. Barry
Harry
Jacob Grant
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