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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

9

Death saves mother from murder trial in Ohio

Columbus May 16 Ailing Mrs Ethel Yeldem 44 in Franklin County Jail died from a blood clot after allegedly killing seven of her children, then taking her own life. Coroner confirmed the heart wound and noted the incident followed her husband Darby Yeldem’s alleged actions.

Columbus Ethel Yeldem Yeldem Franklin County Murphy Jeves Enes Ounty Uuty City Ehharge Clifford Pocco Fogle Ieth Yeldem Darby Yeldem

All-Bran cereal claims to stop constipation naturally

An advertisement promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural remedy for constipation. It touts improved digestion, iron content for healthier blood, and a glow to the skin. The cereal is recommended for daily use with meals and sold everywhere.

Elloge Kellogg’s Ellogg Ll Grocers

Ohio Penitentiary inmate's wife talks of despair

In an interview Mrs Yeidem, serving time in the Ohio Penitentiary, said she could not go on and that there was nothing to live for.

Ohio

Aviators Rescued After Sea Forced Landing Near Honolulu

A force landed bombing plane with four Army fliers and an Army amphibian plane crew were rescued today after a sea emergency off Honolulu. The Pelican tug sent a radio gram confirming all aboard were saved.

Honolull t.Ai Pelican

Final proof sought on Mrs. Rockwell’s hidden marriage claim

Cleveland May 16 significant info supports Mrs. Eunice Rockwell claim she was the secret wife of the late Dr. Alfred P. Scully murdered March 38. St Petersburg records show Scully owned property there including a bungalow tied to the affair. Attorney Mark Patterson plans to verify marriage with an agent in the south as Duffy finds a hair ribbon in Scully office.

Cleveland Eunice Rockwell Alfred P. Scully St. Petersburg Vla Rockwell Hugh Duffy Weddell House

Old Timers Return for Indianapolis 500 Race

Gray haired veteran drivers prepare for the Indianapolis 500 on May 30 at the Speedway. The two man racing mounts return after being abolished in 1922, drawing many former stars back into action and prompting them to seek limbering remedies to ride at high speeds with a mechanic absent.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Juniors Organize Red Cross in Athens County Schools

The Junior Red Cross organized in four Athens County schools Circlehill Coolville Carbondale and Millfield with about 400 students enrolled. Miss Pearl French chairs the effort and aims to enroll every county school next year.

Athens County Circlehill Coolville Carbondale Millfield Junior Red Cross American Red Cross Pearl French Mineral and Factory Miss French

Speedway Rule Change Sparks Veteran Stir

Speedway management shifted rules for the upcoming contest replacing one man kiddie cars with two man mounts. Veterans respond to the warmer calcium glare as sports writers compare the event to last year’s two man trials.

Speedway

Church Workers Banquet to Hear Rev Bell on Student Links

Rev W J Bell director of Christian Education and National Missions in Minnesota will speak to Westminster Fellowship members and friends at a banquet after officer installation at First Presbyterian Church. He will discuss church and university student relationships as Dr A Y Wilcox and others toast. Edna Ervin chairs and Rosabelle Clemens leads art committee. Paul Sebring to sing Gunga Din.

W. J. Bell Minnesota Westminister Fellowship First Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Ruby Hankey Esther Harris Leavitt Gard Edna Ervin Rosabelle Clemens Ohio University Pratt Institute New York Paris France Paul Sebring School of Music Kipling

River showboats draw crowds back to Pomeroy

In Pomeroy Ohio river showboats regain favor with locals after years of shore amusements. Crowds of about 7000 houses attend each evening as live drama, specialty acts, and river magic lure patrons. The trend mirrors renewed river traffic and entertainment interest along the Ohio River.

Pomeroy Bend Pomeroy Ohio River

Banquet Plans Highlight Winter Meetings and Roles

Bring's rendition of On the Road To Mandalay pleased fellowship members. Robert Young will arrange any orchestra for the banquet. Edith Jordan plans the dinner menu. Louise Pavey Mae Phillips and Charles Sitsinger draft the installation ritual. Rachel Wells and Judy Reed form the ticket committee.

Bring Mandalay Kipling Robert Young Edith Jordan Louise Pavey Dha Mae Phillips Charles Sitsinger Rachel Wells Judy Reed

Gold Star Mothers Arrive at Cherbourg for Paris Pilgrimage

Paris May 16. Three hundred Gold Star mothers and widows, first of 6,000, arrived at Cherbourg from New York aboard the America. They will tour American war cemeteries in France and Paris this summer, with sixteen more liners to follow, under the American Graves Registration Service plan.

Paris U.R France United States Cherbourg New York America Rom Normandy Richard T. Ellis Belgium

Nevada Proves Wettest State in Prohibition Poll

The Literary Digest poll shows Nevada at 57 percent seeking repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, joining Louisiana Connecticut New Jersey and Rhode Island as wet states. Enforcement leads in 21 states with 86.88 percent backing. modification 23.34 percent. repeal 40.24 percent overall. Ohio tallies enforcement 90 009 modification 95 602 repeal 100 662.

New York Literary Digest Louisiana Nevada Connecticut New Jersey Rhodepeland Arkansas Kansas North Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee Ohio

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