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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1927

Page

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Candidates Talk on Chiropractors Bill at Athens LWV Meeting

At a League of Women Voters open meeting in the Athens high school auditorium candidates for mayor spoke on the chiropractors bill and the Marshall bill. Miss Elsie M. Druggan outlined the chiropractor act, while Prof. Homer Cherrington summarized the Marshall bill and its constitutional status.

Athens League of Women Voters 8. H. Bing League Elsie M. Druggan Ohio University Miss Druggan State Medical Board

German Plane Leaves Lisbon for Horta Flight to North America

The Heinkel D-1220 piloted by Hertz Merz with a mechanic and passenger took off from Lisbon at 6 15 a m heading to Horta on Fayal Island Azores en route to North America Merz had earlier said he would attempt a flight to North America from Horta when weather allowed The weather is reported favorable for flying.

Lisbon U.P Hertz Merz Horta Fayal Azores North America Merz

Meigs County improves three mile Flatwoods road stretch

Meigs County commissioners quietly launched a three mile road project in Flatwoods from Five Points on the Pomeroy Chester pike to the Pomeroy Athens highway at the old Canada church. L L Keller supervises the work which widens the road to 40 feet, removes curves, lowers hills, adds fills and longer culverts with land donated by farmers. Six trucks apply the top and completion is hoped by Thanksgiving.

Pomeroy Ballyho Meigs County L. L. Keller Tuppers Plains Pomeroy-Chester Pike Flatwoods Pomeroy-Athens Old Canada Church

Vermillion Justice Denounces Marshall Bill in Statement

Justice of the Peace George Friebelin of Vermillion denounces the Marshall bill and urges rural justices to vote against it at the upcoming election. He accuses the Anti-Saloon League of trying to form a political organization from the state's 2300 justice of the peace courts.

Vermillion U.P

Arcadia Bank Cashier Confesses Embezzling $200000

F P Conway 38, cashier of Arcadia Bank and Savings Co in Arcadia Ohio, confessed to converting about $200000 for eight years. He allegedly used funds for grain market trading and board of trade dealings. Bond and depositors affected. $66000 in bank held bonds also converted. State banking department attorney notes the shortage included cash and negotiable paper.

Toledo U.P F. P. Conway Arcadia Bank & Savings Company Arcadia J. E. Priddy Hancock County Board of Trade Priddy C. J. Saffin State Banking Department

Plan to Proceed with Road Work at Little Hocking

Plans to relocate and improve a mile of river road through Little Hocking move forward with a contract expected by January. Judge had refused a restraining order on injunctions by John Bliss and associates, allowing initial work to resume. The project includes grading surfacing a concrete arch bridge over Sawyers Run and an overhead railroad crossing shared with the railroad company.

Marietta Little Hocking State Highway Department W. Merrell John Bliss Thomas Bliss Sawyers Run

Cuyahoga County Dry Officials Face Jury Action

In Cleveland on November 3, 1930, Martin Bruder former prohibition agent and policeman, expected to testify before the grand jury about alleged false entries in liquor case records. He will cite a $700 fine showing only $100 on court records and claim duplicate use of same liquor in evidence across trials. He alleges fee splits with state prohibition agents despite regular salaries.

Cleveland U.P Cuyahoga County E. C. Stanton Martin Bruder Bruder Justice of the Peace Courts

Informal mayoral and city race candidates hosted by league

Mrs. Bing introduced candidates for mayor and other city offices as guests of the league by special invitation. An informal reception with light refreshments served by league members followed the meeting adjournment.

Health department names Bower health commissioner

Columbus news reports the state health department has appointed Dr Raymond F. E. Bower as health commissioner for the general health districts of Stoss county and Chillicothe.

Columbus The State Health Department Raymond FE. Bower Stoss County Chillicothe

Welsh Artists to Perform at Athens Methodist Church

The Cambrian Concert company of Welsh artists is engaged by the Wesley Foundation council of the First Methodist church in Athens for a Monday evening program on November 28 at the church. The group features William Ifor Jones, I. R. A. M., A. R. A. M. as organist, pianist and accompanist, soprano Miss Jeanette Christine with links to New York Chicago Milan and Wales, and Glanville Davies a Welsh baritone. The event is arranged on the recommendation of Professor C C. C. Robinson director of the Ohio university school of music.

Cambrian Concert Company Wesley Foundation Council First Methodist Church Athens William Ifor Jones Jeanette Christine New York Chicago Milan Wales Glanville Davies C C. C. Robinson School of Music Ohio University

Mild earthquake rattles Southern California coast

A light earthquake was felt along the Southern California coast shortly before 6 a m. today. In Los Angeles clocks stopped as the tremor struck the region.

Los Angeles Calif California

One Pays More Than Two to Keep Up Home

Four representatives of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs told the House Ways and Means Committee that unmarried persons should receive increased tax exemptions. They argued married exemptions since the war are excessive while single allowances fell from 3000 to 1500, claiming it costs more for a single person to maintain a home.

Washington U.P National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs House Ways and

21 Bodies Recovered After Sydney Ferry Collision

Sunken Greycliffe ferry disaster in Sydney Harbor leaves at least 61 dead, with 21 bodies recovered and about 40 more believed trapped in the wreck. Divers praise Tahiti crew members Frederick Jones and Frederick Corsy for heroic dives to rescue women and children.

Sydney Australia Greycliffe Tahiti Frederick Jones Jerry Deckhand Frederick Corsy

Woman kidnapped drives bandits to Chicago

Detroit wife of Chrysler executive Mrs Ethel McClellan was forced by two armed men to drive from Detroit to Chicago. She telephoned her mother, reported shock but no physical injuries, and the husband H B McClellan rushed to reclaim her after the harrowing ride.

Detroit Mich Ethel McClellan McClellan Chrysler Motor Company Chicago C. E. Conner

Relief Granted In $1200 Athens County Assessment

Mrs. Edyth F. Lawhead won relief from a proposed $1200 property assessment tied to alleged liquor activity at her West Washington Street building. Athens County Common Pleas enjoined Treasurer Rafael R. Johnson from collecting the levy. the original $1000 amount plus 20 percent penalty was challenged with defense claiming lack of knowledge and lease to another. Costs of $4.20 were awarded to the plaintiff.

Edyth F. Lawhead Rafael R. Johnson Athens County Lawhead Auditor of Ohio

Athens Man Faces Five Liquor Charges in Court

Tom James of Athens is to be tried on five liquor counts in the county Common Pleas court on Wednesday November 23. He had pleaded not guilty to two previous charges and was arraigned yesterday on three more counts involving alleged liquor sales and possession dated October 15. Bond of 300 was posted for the last three charges.

Tom James Athens Athens County S. E. Hedges Russell-Miller Milling Company C. F. Masure

Fire destroys Corning business district in $36000 loss

Glouster Fire Department joined by New Lexington and New Straitsville crews to battle a blaze on Corning main street. Loss includes M. E. Joyce Warehouse at 15000, Gabe Hardy soft drink parlor at 12000, town hall 5000, and Joyce grocery stock 4000. Cause undetermined though wiring or stove overheating suspected.

Glouster Corning New Lexington New Straitsville Gabriel Howard M. E. Joyce Corning City Sunday Creek Coal Company Gabe Hardy Owl's Lodge M. F. Joyce

Farewell for Ruth Elder and George Haldeman at Embassy

Ruth Elder and George Haldeman attend a farewell luncheon at the American embassy before sailing tomorrow on the Aquitania from Cherbourg to New York. Elder recently sat in the president of the senate chair and later in a chair once held by Victor Hugo. her hand was kissed by many senators.

Paris U.P Ruth Elder George Haldeman Cherbourg New York Miss Elder Senate Victor Hugo

Two Lenhart sisters killed in Coshocton auto crash

Nov. 4 report says Miss Annie Lenhart 69 and Miss Caroline Lenhart 72 died after a vehicle driven by Helen Shepler 18 Millersburg struck a group at a street intersection. Three others were injured in the Coshocton incident.

Auto Coshocton Annie Lenhart Caroline Lenhart Helen Shepler Millersburg

Long Threatened Farm War Opens In Lowden Cause

The farm war over Frank Lowden bid for the Republican nomination opened with Nye North Dakota cautioning party leaders against backing Lowden while Lowden supporters attacked the Borah Norris independent group. Rep Dickinson Iowa highlighted Lowden’s advantages, revealing growing rifts and an unsettled contest among farm factions.

Washington U.R Frank ©. Lowden Illinois Nye North Dakota Lowden Dickinson Iowa Lowdon

Remus Plans Insanity Defense in Murder Trial

In Cincinnati on November 4 George Remus the former bootlegger said high reputations will be damaged when he testifies at his November 14 trial for murdering his wife Imogene He hinted the defense will argue temporary insanity due to a conspiracy with former DOJ agent Franklin P Dodge Jr Remus said he will plead his own case and act as his own lawyer in court

Cincinnati George Remus Imogene Remus Franklin P. Dodge, Jr Department of Justice George Emus

Driver Pleads Guilty in One-Light Driving Case

Berald Jefries was arraigned before Judge A M Ellinger after being tagged Tuesday evening for driving with a single light. His guilty plea resulted in a $10 fine plus costs, with Traffic Officer Joe Farbearn filing the complaint.

Logan Berald Jeffries A. M. Ellinger Joe Farbearn

Obesity Is Illness Says Doctor at Chicago Meeting

Dr Maximilian Kern told the American College of Physical Therapy that obesity is a disease like others and should be treated as such not by dieting alone. He argued corpulence stems from constitutional disturbance rather than overeating and urged professional recognition.

Chicago U.P Pickwick Santa Claus American College of Physical Therapy Maxmimilian Kern College of Therapy Kern

Dawn Trans-Atlantic flight postponed indefinitely

The projected Sikorsky amphibian The Dawn has been indefinitely postponed, announced by Mrs. Frances W. Grayson who gave no reason. The Dawn had returned from Old Orchard Beach, where several takeoffs failed to prove successful.

New York U.P Frances W. Grayson Old Orchard

United States Steamer Schenectady Runs Aground Near Gothenburg

The United States freighter Schenectady runs aground on the rocks of Vinga near Gothenburg while en route from Gothenburg to Schenectady with a cargo of wood pulp.

Copenhagen United States Schenectady Vinga Gothenburg Sweden New York

Weather report shows cooler temperatures overnight

The thermometer fell to 35 degrees at 10 p.m., the lowest in 24 hours, with a high of 48 degrees at 2 p.m. The week ranged from 81 degrees at noon to 44 degrees today, and early forecasts show continued cool conditions.

A.m

New England Flood Toll Grows as Dam Bursts in Becket

Bulletin reports three lives lost when a dam burst at Becket Massachusetts as rains continue to churn across New England. Water pressures strain dams holding back millions of tons of floodwater. Newsroom details indicate ongoing emergency measures and potential further breaches across western Massachusetts.

Boston U.P Martin Joyce State Patrol Commissioner of Public Safety Alfred F. Foote Becket Massachusetts

Flood Devastates Vermont As New England Suffers

U S reports indicate Vermont faces ruin from floods with deaths, thousands homeless, and millions in property damage. Dams burst, rivers rose, communications faltered, and National Guard units aided relief as Northwestern Massachusetts and parts of Connecticut also endured inundation and losing homes.

Boston U.2 Vermont New England Air i President Coolidge White River Junction Massachusetts North Adams National Guard Connecticut Western Union Montpelier

Grandstand Fire Damages Westerville High Stadium

Westerville students awoke to a grandstand fire that destroyed seating for 750 at the high school's stadium. Officials say the blaze origin is under investigation but did not suspend remaining games as adjacent bleachers were spared.

Westerville Otterbein

Reading aids for children in One Thousand Useful Books

The article highlights child centered books suitable for parents and teachers. It notes standards for child perspectives and suggests the Bureau distributes a booklet listing recommended titles with age ranges and topics. Readers are urged to send four cents for return postage and handling.

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Warshall Homer, Cherrington Ohio University Department of Economics Anti Saloon League Cherrington Felix Riley Tucker Justice of the Peace Carl Carter S. K. Mardis H. BP. Totman O. F. Rowland Bing Charles Williams Alex Moore Mary G. Noss Can Atlantic Arcadia Bank Justice Prohibition NEW Health Head Wessel Chrysler Concern Kidwell Edward J. Kidwell Sinclair Maxwell Common Pleas Court William D. Potter Horatio Fosa Jacobus de Koning Volendam Bermuda Ruth Aquitania Grayson Bulletin Henry Minott United Press Transpo Prederic J. Haskin, Nein, Pore Oe Eal
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