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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

Page

2

Beresford's Monte Carlo Bank-Breaker System

British sportsman Seton R. Beresford claims a co operative approach can beat the bank at Monte Carlo. In February he and associates tested a scheme at trente et quarante and roulette, netting 28 000 francs in three days and losing 4 000 francs on roulette. He argues casino rules prevent unlimited cooperation, hindering a successful bank break, while he promotes his gambling theories and a forthcoming book The Future of Monte Carlo plus plans for a racing system and Profit in Racing.

Ponpon Eng Carlo Seton R. Beresford Gland Monte Sarto Beresford France Monte Carlo New York Ig Ngw Ber Pearesford Ameras America Enna Mericnan England

Former New York Governor Sulzer to Speak at National Convention

Columbus May 15 Former Governor William Sulzer of New York is expected to be the principal speaker at the National Convention of the American party in Columbus on June 3. Over 300 delegates are expected as the party plans to nominate a full ticket for Ohio statewide offices. The party formed about three months ago by supporters of stronger prohibition laws. Pilgrim's Progress has been translated into more languages than any other Bible-related work.

Columbus L’ormer Overnor William Sulzer Newark Prinipal pOver Ohio State

McGuffey’s Queer Ohio Kennel Family Stirs Town

In McGuffey Ohio a bantam chicken joins eight Airedale puppies as the mother dog’s brood. The bantam began setting on four eggs as the puppies were born, and now the chicken, puppies, and mother share the kennel in peace, a quaint local oddity.

McGuffey Ohio Atredate

New Bus Line Authorized Between Coshocton and Mount Vernon

The State Utilities commission authorized Walker & Phillips to operate a motor bus line between Coshocton and Mount Vernon via Howard Millwood Walhonding and Warsaw. The action was announced in Columbus on May 15.

Columbus State Utilities Commission Walker & Phillips Coshocton Mt. Vernon Howard Millwood Walhonding Warsaw

Ohio State Prep Film Captures Campus Life

Scenes familiar to the college student will be preserved for posterity in a moving picture of university life being made on the Ohio State University campus under the Boost Ohio Committee.

Columbus Ohio State University Boost Ohio Committee

Akron salesman held in disappearance case of Parkersburg girl

Walter Hardesty a 1% sales man for an Akron mortgage firm is under arrest in St. Clairsville in connection with the disappearance of Marjorie Reil 18 of Parkersburg West Virginia. Officials plan to charge him with kidnapping after Miss Reil and Hardesty reportedly drove from the hotel to Parkersburg where she was visiting her father.

ST. Clairsville, CO Walter Hardesty Mlushing Marjorie Treil Parkersburg W. Va Miss Reil Hardesty

Slump in Mines Spurs Safer Belmont County Operations

Belmont county miners have reported no fatalities in six weeks as the mining slump reduces activity to about 30 percent of normal. The period mirrors a 1922 strike era when no deaths occurred for over three months in county mines.

Bridgeport Belmont County

Dreco Proves Remedy for Nervousness and Digestive Ailments

Advert keeps claims for a plant remedy Dreco easing back pain nerves stomach and kidney troubles with testimonials from Toledo residents. It touts dizziness relief after one week and urges purchase at all druggists.

Dreco Dee Mr. Washbovey

Ohio wheat crop damaged by winter storms

Columbus May 15 Present indications show Ohio wheat production this year near 33,000,000 bushels, about 10,000,000 less than last year. Statistician C J West says over 10 percent of wheat acreage has been abandoned due to snow and ice damage, mainly in central and southern counties. Rye acreage is down about 10 percent and this year's hay tonnage at about 10 percent of last year. Farm work runs below normal.

Columbus Ohio C. J. West Weat West

Scholarship Day at Ohio State May 21

On May 21 the student body and faculty of Ohio State University will honor scholarship with the selection of outstanding students to honorary societies. In the University chapel Pr. Charles F. Thwing, former president of Western Reserve University, will deliver the principal address. Thirteen honorary societies will participate and new members including Phi Beta Kappa will be announced.

Columbus One State University University Chapel Charles F. Thwing Western Reserve University Phi Beta Kappa

Aged Pioneer John Beegle Dies in Midpleport

John Beegle known as Uncle Johnny dies at the reputed age of 190 in Midpleport. A pioneer figure, he was famed for strength and physical endurance in his prime.

Midpleport John Beegle Johnny

Seasonal Pattern 4732 For Dress and Blouse

The pattern offers new sports silks crepes ratine knitted materials and linens suitable for this style. It fits sizes 14 16 18 and 20 years with a 16 year size needing a yard of 40 inch material. Mailed to any address for 12c in stamps.

Pettern

Death stalks probers in ax murder case

Martins Ferry Ohio May 15 fate that haunts investigators of the Burkhardt ax murders three years ago claimed Santa Parisi a victim in the Benwood mine disaster linked to Wheel ing Steel corp Parisi was jailed then freed as detectives traced leads from the Burkhardt killings and the Pappas family mystery. Parisi later died in a mine accident.

Martins Ferry Burkhardt Santa Parisi Benwood Wheeling Steel Corporation Paris Augusta Burkhardt Lillian Pappas Joe Pappas

Athens County to Send 20 Delegates to GOP Meeting

The pre primary Republican convention in Memorial Hall Columbus May 20 and 21 will seat 1928 delegates from Ohio counties. Athens County will have 20 delegates, Hocking 10 Meigs 12 and Vinton 7. Delegates include April 29 electees and state and county party officers with their associates. The convention may nominate a full ticket for August or endorse candidates for the electors at the primary.

Republican State Central Committee Memorial Hall Columbus Athens County Hocking County Meigs County Vinton County Ohio

Convention to crystallize sentiment for August prima

The gathering will lack practical power but aims to crystallize public sentiment and serve as a guidepost for the August prima.

Rebels Suffer 300 Killed in Melilla Clash

May 15 reports from Melilla say the latest fighting between Spanish forces and Rift tribesmen left 300 rebels dead. The toll reflects a brutal clash as authorities push to restore order amid ongoing hostilities.

Melilla

Seventy Republican prisoners freed from Curragh camp

Dublin reports seventy Republican prisoners have been released from the Free State concentration camp at Curragh, according to word from there today.

Dublin Free State Curragh

Romanian King Ends English Visit

King Ferdinand of Roumania ended his English visit and departed for Roumania. Queen Marie will remain as a guest of King George and Queen Mary for another fortnight.

London Ferdinand of Roumania Queen Marie George Queen Mary

Alfonso inaugurates monument to Hyacinthe Verdaguer in Barcelon­ta

In Barcelon ta on May 15 King Alfonso unveiled a monument commemorating the memory of the port poet Hyacinthe Verdaguer.

Barcelonta Alfonso Hyacinthe Verdaguer

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