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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1927

Page

21

Owner of Shows Will Renew Fight On Sunday Movies

Dover today saw renewed conflict over Sunday movies as George Chrest, owner of two theaters, planned to reopen tomorrow despite police raids last Sunday. Church leaders prepared to push for his arrest, while Christ, through attorneys, warned of arrest for other merchants if serving of a second warrant occurs. Merchants avoided entering the dispute, and city council members signaled support for an inside Sunday movie ordinance at Monday’s meeting.

Dover U.S George Chrest Christ

Vare and Smith Group To Continue Its Investigation

Washington report says the Vare Smith senatorial election investigating committee will convene next week to decide actions on two Republican senators-elect William F Ware and Frank J Smith whose elections are under contest. Chairman James A Reed announced the plan to stand on the record as it exists regarding campaign expenditures before Congress convenes December 6.

Washington Vare-Smith James A. Reed Congress William FE. Ware Repun Frank J. Smith Nare Smith

Rebel General Aguilar Executed After Capture at Border

Mexico City reports General Oscar Aguilar, second in command to rebel General Hector Alamada, was executed after capture near the border while attempting to cross into Texas. Witnesses describe him signaling readiness as the firing squad carried out the sentence.

Mexico City Oscar Aguilar Hector Alamada Aguilar Texas

Cook County Jury Acquits Alleged Labor Terrorist

In Chicago on November 19, a jury acquitted Marty Lenny Lewis of murdering junk dealer Max Draverman amid claims he led a unionizing effort. State's Attorney Crowe pressed for death, warning convictions were needed to deter future terrorist murders. Police fatally wounded John P. McLaughlin amid a separate confrontation targeting non union workers. In Middlesbrough England Joe Dry, 43, reportedly killed himself after his wife limited his allowance.

Chicago U.R Cook County Marty Lenny" Lewis Max Draverman Lewis Braverman Robert B. Crowe John P. McLaughlin Dental Mechanics’ Union MeLaughlin McLaughlin John Womosa

Watch for Three Sides to Problem Speaker Advises

Miss Mary Elwes urged three sides to every question at the League of Women Voters regional meeting in Zanesville. She said voting should be used intelligently, noted prison reforms by militant suffragists, and cited how women aided the war effort and saloon protests to shape policy.

Zanesville Mary Elwes League of Women Voters Elwen Miss Elwes England

Grange Degrees Cleveland As Farmers Convene

The sixty free annual convention of the grange in Cleveland opened with degrees and ritualist activities. All business sessions were suspended until tomorrow when farmers present their demands in the form of resolutions.

Cleveland TM Neers

Couple Seeks Court to Certify Adoption Record

In Columbus on November 19, Harley and Havel Martin filed a motion in the Supreme Court to certify the Mercer County Court of Appeals record in sustaining the adoption of Nadine Marae Fisher by Fred Fisher. The record notes divorces and custody disputes among the Martins and Fisher family, with multiple mentions of custody and remarriage amid proceedings.

Columbus Harley Martin Havel Martin Supreme Court Mercer County Court of Appeals Tower Courts Pretty Nadine Marae Fred Fisher Iether Fisher Wayneston Martins Vfisher Hriot

Coal operators threaten halt over proposed freight cuts

Negotiations before the L.C.C. reveal southern coal operators warn they cannot continue operation if freight rate reductions planned by Southern railroads to port destinations are cancelled by the commission. They say rate cuts on Northern lines last duty diverted work to Pennsylvania and Ohio lines, harming southern mining. More operators expected Monday.

Washington Southern Coal Lc.c Southern Northern Pennsbonia Ohio Lines

More layoffs hit Corning roundhouse engineers

Nov 19 report shows additional job cuts at the Corning roundhouse with engineers moved to fringe tasks or placed on the slow board while others remain out of work. The piece notes certificates tied to a personal efficiency plan initiated around October 1.

Orning Othe New York

Grim Funeral for Miss Emma Grim Held at Family Home

Funeral services for Emma Grim were held Thursday afternoon at her brother Charles A Grim's home 26 South Conn press street conducted by Rev L R Roberta. Burial followed at West Union street cemetery with a quartet singing two hymns. Out of town relatives included Mrs Cora Morgan and daughter Mary of Los Angeles, Mrs Myrtle Grim Maloney of Jacksonville Fla, Mrs Lydia Grant Warner of Medford Oregon and her brother James C Geilm of Pasadena California.

Emma Grim Charles A. Grim South Connpress Street L. R. Roberta Charles Millikan Kober P. Tompkins Fred Leel Tom C.D. Glauque West Union Street Cora Morgan Mary of Lesani Myrtle Grim Maloney Jacksonville Fla Lydia Grant Warner Medford Oregon James C. Geilm Pasadena Cal

Hunters Busy As Corning Reports Opening Hunting

Hunters from Worting flock to Corning as the opening of the season yields many rabbits. The town notes workers skipping duties for hunting and reports on a hospital operation involving Mrs. Joe Reese without anesthesia. Relatives and local residents attend Mrs. Reese during the procedure.

Corning Worting

P T A Meeting Aims to Unify Parents and Teachers

The Parent-Teacher Association regular meeting is set for Monday evening with all parents urged to attend. Pastor Wusie leads a devotional service at 7 o clock and J W Morris delivers the closing message. June certificates are issued for Junior CB from Dayton.

Dayton

Clarence Harris to Preach at All Sunday Services

Attendance shown as Dr J H Harris conference superintendent will preach at each Sunday service. A friendship dinner will be served in the basement at noon. A platform meeting is planned at 1 30. The Hollister choir will provide music.

J. HH. Harris Hollister Choir

Death cycles strike a Minnesota family across generations

In St Paul Minnesota G V reportedly dies in a seven year cycle joining a line where a brother died in 1920 a sister in 1919 a mother in 1906 and a father in 1890. The pattern shows a long running family mortality interval.

Paul Minn G. V

Progressive Literary Club Meets at 32 Franklin Avenue

Society notes record the Progressive Literary club meeting at 32 Franklin avenue on Tuesday evening with Miss Blanche Finsterwald, and the Child Conservation league gathering at 7 with Mrs. E. G. Burt at 19 Elliott street. Mrs. F. E. Marshman reads and members bring items for Thanksgiving charity. A Thanksgiving dance at the Country club is listed as a weekly calendar affair. Needie Craft club meeting previously held at Mrs. Fred R. Beasley’s residence is noted as postponed.

Progressive Literary Club Blanche Finsterwald Franklin Avenue Child Conservation League E. G. Burt Elliott Street FE. Marshman Country Club Oor Wee Needie Craft Club Fred R. Beasley

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