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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1929

Page

5

Regents Meet To Consider Wesley Foundation Expansion

An informal Wesley Foundation regents gathering is set for Friday at 11 in the Wesley Foundation parlors of the Methodist Church with lunch at noon and a business session likely to run to 4. Attending are Dr. T. R. Biddle and numerous local regents, plus out of town members. Reports on student church work and plans for enlarging the regents group will be presented, with new officers to be elected if the plan is adopted.

Regents of Wesley Foundation Wesley Foundation Methodist Church T. R. Biddle E. Benz Don Clippinger Marietta G. Seaman Lancaster Evelyn Coulter Elizabeth Montague Steubenville Charles Coulter Regents Yonee Arilie H. Krussell Katherine Hyman Michael Krieder Pauline Whitlatch Edward Cooper Wesley Foundation Regents

Beer Baron Wins First Skirmish in Tax Battle

Chicago beer baron Terry Bruggen won the initial clash with federal officials over a $300,000 back income tax claim. Revenue collector Myrtle Blackridge and deputy Robert Neely faced him at Sonola Farm as plans circulated to seize a $500,000 brewery and to force the Lake family from a $90,000 Chicago home via a lien.

Chicago U.P Terry Bruggen Myrtle Tanner Blackridge Internal Revenue Robert FE. Neely Sonola Farm

Play Accident Is Cause of Action

Three suits filed in Columbus common pleas court seek damages totaling 10594 dollars after a bow and arrow accident. Plaintiff Eugene Temple, eight, represented by his father Dr. Robert Temple, claims his left eye was damaged on December 31 when arrow impact hit him in the eye by Paul Becker, twelve.

Columbus Common Pleas Eugene Temple Grand‘wiew Avenue Robert M. Temple Paul F. Becker Grandview Avenue Paul Becker

Tribute of Silence Requested for Armistice Day

Governor Myers Y Cooper urges Ohioans to suspend all activity for two minutes at 11 a m on Armistice Day November 11 to honor World War I dead. The proclamation calls for industries to cease operation and street traffic to stop during the moment of remembrance.

Columbus Ohio Myers Y. Cooper

Man Sentenced to Death Row for 1960 Ohio Robbery Killing

Akron report says John Richardson, 22, of Cleveland, prepared for transfer to death row at the State Penitentiary after conviction for killing Steve Pierson, a waiter at Three Mile House, during a September 16 robbery.

Akron John Richardson Cleveland Richardson Steve Pierson Three-Mile House

Robbers Hold Up Downtown Toledo Lunch, Hotel

Two bandits robbed patrons at the Lafayette Lunch and the Toledo Hotel at 3 a m. in a bold downtown heist. They took about $1500 in cash and valuables before escaping.

Toledo

Navy ZRS-4 Dirigible Starts Work Auburn Akron Ceremony

Akron November 7 ceremony marks start of Navy airship program with rivet driven by Rear Admiral Moffett into the ZRS 4 hull. Goodyear builds ZRS 4 and ZRS 5, both larger than Graf Zeppelin. Crowds exceed 50600,000 attending. huge factory to house two airships and include a five-plane hangar.

Navy Akron William A. Moffett Navy Bureau of Aeronautics Moffett Goodyear Zeppelin Corporation U. S. Navy Los Angeles P. W

Would Sell Own Body To Aid Son

Joseph Valle, 23, of San Francisco, offered to sell his tuberculosis racked body to science to obtain funds for his sick three year old son Robert. Sanitariums in El Paso and other cities offered to treat him and his son free of charge.

Robert Joseph Valle San Francisco el Paso Tex

Notable Cough Ended by Bronchuline Emulsion

A prosperous man with a two year persistent cough becomes healthier after using Bronchuline Emulsion. The ad claims tough lingering coughs from grippe or cold respond quickly and promotes Mekkee Drug Company and other dealers as suppliers.

MekKee Drug Company

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin urged as safe laxative

A short health feature warns against casual laxative use and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It credits a specialist’s prescription, claims safety for all ages, and notes wide availability and worldwide popularity as a constipation remedy.

Dr. Caldwell

Motoring Services Play Vital Role in Small Towns

The Southeast Ohio Motor Club notes 55 percent of cars are in towns under 10 000, with over a quarter in rural areas or towns under 1 000. AA A executive cites holiday travel to suburbs and rural regions and says small communities gain from AA clubs with nationwide affiliation. Car distribution by town size shows varied ownership across population brackets.

Metropolia H. N. Burgett Southeast Ohio Motor Club United States A. A. A. Clasb

Peterson's Ointment Promises Healed Eczema and Skin Ailments

A Buffalo testimonial proclaims Peterson's Ointment banishes eczema itching after a month of use. The pitch claims guaranteed relief for edema sores ulcers skin diseases chafing burns scalds and sunburn with money-back assurance if not satisfied.

Peterson Geo. C. Talbot Huffalo Wuffalo

Trade Pup for Rabbit Dog in Mammoth Mule Market

A classified item offers a pure German police pup of four months for trade against a rabbit dog. Also advertised is a team of Mammoth mules at about 1000 pounds each for sale, plus a four year old Minik goat two months fresh priced to sell and a 1928 Ford sport roadster in A-L condition for 356 dollars.

the Messenger

Deputy Killed in Fight With Rum-Runners Near Toledo

Deputy Marshal Ralph Zahnie, 88, of Harbor View, was shot to death during a pursuit of a rum-running gang outside Toledo. Deputy KE Gensler was unhurt, drove Zahnie to a hospital, and the raiders fled with a liquor truck as county officers organized a posse and alerted nearby towns.

Toledo LPD Ralph Zahnie Harbor View Zahnie KE. H. Gensler Yahnie Gensler Zahnia

Santa Marta Volcano Quieted After Three Day Eruption

Guatemala City reports Santa Marta volcano halted its three day renewal of activity. Officials estimated the eruption killed at least 300 people.

Guatemala City U.P Santa Marta

20 Year Goitre Relief in Three Days Claim

A local Ohio woman, Carrie Barnhouse of Wellston, reports dramatic relief from a goitre after using Sorbol Quad ruple liniment. She says symptoms of choking and smothering stopped in three days and a two week period left no trace of goitre. Sorbol is sold at Mekee Drug Co and via Sorbol Company in Mechanicsburg, Ohio.

Mia Carrie Barnhouse Wellston Ohio Sorbol Company Mechanicsburg Mekee Drug Co

Mint Industry Gains Ground Across United States

A 1920s report notes United States mint farming covers about 35 000 acres yielding around 500 000 pounds of mint oil annually. Michigan and Indiana lead growth with expansion to the Pacific coast and southern swamps. Black and white mint thrive on reclaimed muck soil. the plant is hardy with dark purple stems and green leaves. Most operations use machine planting, cultivation, mowing, and drying before distillation.

Ashington Ampertea United States America Japan England Germany France Italy Tia Michigan Indiana Pacific Coast

Tardieu Cabinet Faces Strong Leftist Opposition in Paris

Andre Tardieu's government appeared before the Chamber of Deputies in Paris this after noon and confronted clear hostility from the entire Left, signaling tense political debate and potential crisis for the cabinet.

Paris Andre Tardieu Chamber of Deputies

Lose Fat and Gain Health with Kruschen Salta

A vintage diet ad promises rapid fat loss and increased energy using Kruschen Salta. It touts normal weight, clearer skin, and stronger ambition, claiming a four week supply costs only 59 cents and is sold by McKee Drug Company.

Mike

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