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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1929

Page

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99,000 15 GOAL SET FOR COUNTY RED CROSS DRIVE

Athens County Red Cross launches a county wide canvass to raise 5000 in subscriptions starting Tuesday with a goal of November 20. Over 51 volunteers, led by Miss Davis and BR. W. Finsterwala, plan kickoff at the Chamber of Commerce Monday evening to recruit members and support wartime relief efforts.

THE RED Cross Chamber of Commerce Athens County Fiee Chamber Contmere Rodtikeb Bante Nuiking Ted Cros Wecessary Dreganey Athene National Armianhon Fey Setivitien Athens Pavia Elaine Agoastinus Ireal Red Cross Organization Miss Pauls

Five Hurt in Sugar Creek Crash Near Fred Connor Home

A collision near Fred Connor's Sugar Creek home injures five people including Stacey Sayers and Mrs. Pearl Linscott of Nelsonville. The wreck involved vehicles driven by Wilderman Oil Agency of Marietta and another Marietta driver. children of Mrs. Linscott suffered scrapes as onlookers and local residents observed the aftermath.

Sugar Creek Amesvelliz Fred Connor Prhinwright Mia Stacey Sayers Pearl Linscott Nelsonville Esiforce Wilderman Oil Marietta Betty Ears Waite Kelsenville Howe

Senate considers river waterway investigation resolution

Ray Arsha resolution directs Army engineers to investigate and report to the Senate on the practicability of a Liberty waterway from near St Louis to the Gulf of Wesess. Introduced today by Senator from North Dakota Re mibiscan.

Washington, Ray &Arsha Chile Army Engineers Senate St Louis Gulf of Wesses Sonortraner Remibiscan North Dakota

The Athens Messenger Offers a Diet Booklet

The Athens Messenger promotes a practical government diet booklet based on scientific guidance for planning weekly meals to ensure wholesome, balanced diets for families. Readers can obtain the booklet from the Washington Information Bureau by sending four cents for postage and handling.

Washington Burexa

Firemen Idle 900 Feet as Woman and Grandson Die

In Los Angeles a fire at a San Gabriel home left Mel Ida Obnsorg and her two year old grandson Arthur Star fatally burned. Firemen, ordered not to leave the city, stayed on trucks 900 feet away and did not aid the burning house. Lorna Statt, three, was carried to safety by her mother through a window during the blaze.

Los Angeles San Gabriel Fire Department Mel Ida Obnsorg Arthur Star Toltea Lorna Statt

Opinion on Student Voting Approved by Bettman

Bettman endorses the opinion on student suffrage in Athens as published by The Athens Messenger. Gilbert Grettman, Ohio attorney general, asserts the opinion was drafted by his department and approved by his office with signature. The document states college students voting rights hinge on residency and elector qualifications, tied to Ohio University.

Athens Bn Tl Atthens Messenger Giltbert Grettman Olina Biturday Tre Opulon Tak Court R. D. Willing Athans Cole Ghid Tariher Ohys Jette Staten Challanger Eed I. Wosdworth Ainiiner Misao Athens Carling Ohio University Hatib Det Mar Law Onlin Sulvelba

Five Dead in Explosive Blast at Plant Site

A blast at the Cinna Spring Company plant killed five workers and seriously injured others. A cataclysmic explosion shattered the building as workers arrived to begin their shift, with smoke billowing from the wreckage. The deceased include Bubler, John Liapie, Ske SWele, Walter freyer, and aris De, with additional employees soon to follow.

Cinna Spring Company Bubler John Liapie Ske Swele Walter Freyer Ud Aris de Few Walter Shiypsyn Ald Ofar Llytia Tali

Cleveland Chemist Stain by Gangsters

Cleveland chemist and inventor, widely known for auto industry ideas, was found murdered in the early hours near the city. County and state investigators, piecing together a complex theory, pursue what may be one of the era’s great mysteries as gangland violence is suspected.

Troyeersford Cleveland Auto Wits Fouth Tere Wis

Tardien Leadership Stabilized After Cabinet Crisis

The government of Andrée Tardien moved to firm ground as a five week cabinet crisis ended. Premier Tardien, supported by veteran Briand and the pro Collaboration faction, led dawn discussions with the Chamber of Deputies to secure backing.

Andrée Tardien Vrance Chamber of Deputies Atlafide Briand Tardien

Weather Outlook for Ohio Valley Week With Rain

The Weather Bureau announces the period November 9 to 16 includes rain Sunday night ending Monday. General fair weather through Thursday or Friday, then more rain likely. Cooler Monday and Tuesday, warmer Thursday, then colder again at week end.

Washington U.R Weather Bureau Ohio Valley

Wanted for murder in Toledo police seek two fugitives

Police today sought two notorious suspects in Toledo in connection with the murder of Deputy Zahnie. One is a man linked to the old Toledo Post Office robbery and the other a known Toledo bootlegger. No further details were available.

Toledo U.2 Unous

Confesses to Embezzlement After Losses Camden

The article reports a male suspect admitting embezzlement after sustained losses at a Camden mortgage department. He describes actions taken to cover funds and the mental strain leading to the confession, detailing steps in the suspected scheme and its impact on his peace of mind.

Camden Wardaratem Eurplowe Worthington Pravrn Tedibe

Foy Blamed for Foreign Air Crashes in Lag land

The article reports blame on Foy for recent air crashes abroad, with Snook awaiting a court decision in two weeks. It notes a French postal plane collision near Bar Le Duc killing the pilot and four passengers, and a Mediterranean flight incident involving a ship with Petrséns aboard. The piece mentions preparations and judicial actions in Appenia regarding Dr. Janes I Snook.

Foy Snook Tames Lagland Bar le Duc Tiree Brissola Parlaphines Wwe Petrséns Sale Appenia Janes I Snook Siager Theara NK Hiv. Nel Oho Suite University Iza

Mercury drops to 98 degrees in Amesville weather report

The snippet notes a cold morning as the mercury falls to 98 degrees shortly before sunrise. FW Gibson, director of a local weather station, reports a rapid temperature rise after the sun appeared.

Gibson Poturn Mens

Move to Oust Halting Moses Speech Sparks Senate Clash

A heated Senate debate halts a move to oust Moses amid protests over remarks calling Republicans old Jaelanses. The action centers on Renata George from New Wing shipe and the president pro tempore seat dispute while Western allies urge restraint.

Paul J. Malton Peto Stadt Wablelngton Hinor Dina Goa Paris Tay Ate

Mother Slain While Ironing at Cleveland Home

Police report a mother was murdered during domestic work at her kitchen table in Cleveland. A portable firearm was found missing from the house and linked to the crime, as investigators pursue leads and question a missing revolver.

Cleveland

Furred Menill Suffer At Youngstown Refinery Fire

A fire swept through the old Dancin ion refinery in Youngstown late tonight. The refinery is owned by Cities Service Company. Patients were treated at hospitals as smoke and flames disrupted the area.

Youngstown Seine Dancinion Tonny Amt ETA Te Cities Servi On Company

Greens Run Collapse Tops Coal Miner Tragedy

A Greens Run mining incident ends with one miner killed and four others injured as a collapse traps workers. Rescue teams battle rubble amid dangerous conditions and uncertain recovery timelines.

Oscar Boyd crushed under two tons of loosened top stone

In Glouster a man was killed and another seriously injured when top stone fell at Ming No 9 of Anie Greene Hung Cost Company. Oscar Boyd, 22, was killed. Frank Slartey, 28, was injured. Funeral services for Boyd planned at Mt Herman Church.

Oscar Boyd Glouster Antlpy Ming No Anie Greene Junk Auith Edtown Ouene Nord Raekarsuk Ata cruRted Frank Slartey Jacknonvilly Wan Blehak Riche Lee Abo Furl Coruner LK. Jones Athdha Enti Buttter Wiltelt Wody Boyd Wan Thhen Nelsonville Sugar Creek Toy Waa Ichmaalt Ata Hartley

Mrs Pantages Freed After Paying Fine

The article notes Mrs. Pantages is released after settling a fine. It references an earlier incident and mentions related figures, dates, and place associations, but the readable portions focus on her freed status and payment of the fine.

Webster Plane Sighted on Route Near Tellefonte

A report from this morning states a Webster aircraft was seen along the air mail route between Tellefonte and Cleveland. The sighting occurred about 24 miles west of Tellefonte near Tablefonte, with confirmation not yet determined if Webster was the aircraft.

Webster Saaly Tellefonte Cleveland Tirliefonte Pune Tablefonte Joan Anc

Hill Woman Claims Brother Lou Bombed in Preparedness Parade

Bellefonte Pennsylvania reports Mrs. Munroe claiming her brother Lewis Smith hurled the bomb in the 110th year parade in San Francisco, exonerating Tom Mooney. She says Smith confessed before death and officials seek corroboration as Mooney remains imprisoned.

HILL Brother Lou Tom Mooney Shapyside Bera Munroe Lou San Francisco Thomas Mooney Moone Steven Mooney Maney Munroe Ievelind Kavruin Dayton Monroe Mooney Iftnyburn Leavenworth Warren Bling Marton Oral California Ohio

Unclear OCR fragment hints at wartime finance and prices

Fragmentary notes mention investments, prices, and monetary concerns with names and places hidden in garbled OCR. The text references individuals, auction or sale context, and questions about value and contributors, ending with an editorial continuation note.

Pantages to Serve Long Sentence for Assault Conviction

Otto theater magnate Alexander Pantages was sentenced to San Quentin for not more than ten years after being found guilty on charges of assaulting Lunice Pringle, with Superior Judge Charles Crandall Riggs denying a new trial petition, probation, and stay requests.

Lob Angeiab Alexander Pantages Otto Theater Sen Do San Quentin Priaon Lunice Pringle Judee Charles i Rigke Shawman Allomneya Pantages

Bank Robbery Shocks Small Town in Padlocked Night

In Vaccinville on November 8, bandits dynamited the People's Oxychange vault and escaped with cash. Townsfolk were asleep as teams blasted the vault and guarded streets, delaying any immediate help until 3 a.m. The crime left the town helpless with little evidence as investigators began work.

Vaccineville Voughaville Tom Garly

Will Find Way To Construct Hospital

COLUMBUS November 3 0 The new state hospital for the feeble minded at Applecragh Warne County will be built by the present administration despite heat threats to delay. Governor Cooper declared there will be no delay and a way will be found to construct the institution though some first contest has arisen in connection with the building. The Franklin County Common Pleas Court granted an order invalidating the construction contract.

Columbus State Hospital Applecragh Warne County Heataclea Calay Gayamor Cooper Arleen Avid Ilderay Franklin County Common Pleas Court

Bull Pups Offered Today In Classifieds

Classified ads list items for sale including a Chevrolet Cabriolet with 12 000 miles for 240 dollars. An ad mentions Boston related puppies and a price of 25. Also offered are used shotguns from 6 dollars upward and a single barrel 12 gauge. A phonograph and mahogany cabinet with radio is priced at 3300 dollars.

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