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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1929

Page

5

Beveridge Cannon engagement announced in Lancaster

Mr and Mrs R C Cannon of 11 Ida Avenue Lancaster announce the engagement of their daughter Vivian Ruth Cannon to Galen P Beveridge son of Mr and Mrs Guy Beveridge of 418 Locust Street Lancaster Ohio. The wedding is set for this month. Vivian is a telephone operator with Ohio Bell in Lancaster and Galen is a bookkeeper for Goodyear Tire in Akron.

R. c. Cannon Ida Avenue Lancaster Vivian Ruth Cannon Galen P. Beveridge Guy Beveridge Locust Street Ohio Ohio Bell Telephone Company Beveridge Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron

Premier Ramsay MacDonald Arrives in New York for Peace Mission

Premier Ramsay MacDonald landed in the United States for a peace mission aimed at curbing naval armament and promoting humane civilization. Secretary of State Stimson welcomed him, and Mayor Walker greeted the British leader at City Hall amid cheering crowds.

Premier United States New York Ramsay MacDonald England King George MacDonald U. S Council Board of Peace Hoover Atlantic America Stimson Walker Pacific Tna

Arrival of MacDonald in New York Amid Warmer Welcomes

The Scottish pacifist leader, greeted by military pomp and civic honors, travels through Lower Manhattan to the Battery where a city welcome precedes national greetings in Washington. Accompanied by his daughter Ishbel, he speaks of peace through example and the need for mutual trust to ease armament issues.

Metropolis MacDonald Ishbel United States Council Board of Peace

Men At Church Tonight Program for County Conven tion

A program for men at the Church of Christ conven tion in Athens Christian Church features an evening session with a song program led by Rev. Frank Roberts Glouster a male quartet and two addresses by Mrs E G Pedigo and Rev Pierce. The event starts at 7 o clock with open discussion after the talks. The Church of Christ operates 14 churches in Athens County.

Church of Christ Athens Christian Church Frank Roberts Glouster E. G. Pedigo Pierce Athens County

Corrections to the World Series Scene and Sign Errors

The man enters the left revolving door not the right. The Cubs did not play in the 1923 World Series. The man on the right says The last time I SAW the Cubs play. The sign on the building wall misspells Jewelry. The scrambled word shown is INSURANCE.

Cubs

Peace and War Propagandists to Be Quizzed

Washington oct 4 peace and war propagandists will face congressional inquiry by the Senate lobby committees next week. The Shearer committee will probe the British document William K Shearer submitted as authentic and labeled a forgery by others. Officials of ten peace societies named by the American Legion are to be questioned about receipts disbursements and activities.

Washington U.R Senate MacDonald Shearer William K. Shearer Navy American Legion

Crack Flier Leaves Rails in Kentucky

Sixteen people were injured when the Flamingo passenger train derailed at Cedar Creek near Stanford Kentucky. The engine and five coaches left the rails after a broken rail, as the train, traveling about 50 miles an hour, turned onto its side.

Stanford Flamingo L. & N. Flyer Jacksonville Mla Louisville Cedar Creek

State Inspector Davis Resigns Post in Industrial Relations

Marietta Oct 4 Charles H Davis of West Marietta resigns as supervisor of inspections in the state department of industrial relations to take effect October 15 He has served five years since appointment by Governor Donahey The district includes Washington Athens Hocking Morgan Noble and Monroe Counties Three candidates Joseph A Bell city councilman Alfred Dyche insurance man and Herman B Carlton contractor named for appointment

Joseph A. Bell Vlfred Dyche Herman Bh. Carlton Mr. Davis Washington Athens Hocking Morgan, Noble Monroe Counties

Treasury official downplays Philadelphia dry ruling

Assistant Treasury Secretary Seymour Lowman said the Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Philadelphia that a liquor buyer cannot be prosecuted under prohibition law is not a setback for dry enforcement. He stressed federal policies remain unchanged and enforcement continues.

Washington U.P Treasury Seymour Lowman Circuit Court of Appeals of Philadelphia

Bart Davidson Suffered Stroke While Supervising Building Work

Bart Davidson a building contractor of 152 North Congress Street suffered a slight stroke Wednesday afternoon while supervising a house under construction on North Mark Street. His condition showed noticeable improvement by Friday.

Bart Davidson North Congress Street North Mark

Rallies At Athens Church Schedule Given

A Bible School rally at Athens Christian Church is set for Sunday morning at 9 16. A second rally will follow during the morning service at 4 15 PM.

Bible School The Athens Christian Church

Robbery and Murder Probe in Kimberly Deepens

The body of Harry Green a World War veteran was found in a ravine near his Green mine property in Kimberly after he was shot twice in the back and robbed of cash believed between 800 and 900. Investigators pursue suspects with no clear clues as of now and coroner tests continue.

Harry Green Kimberly Green J. Jones

Barberton Editor Killed by Auto in Hit-Skip Incident

Barberton editor and publisher John D. L. Davis, 78, a longtime Barberton political figure, was killed last night when a hit-skip driver struck him as he stepped from a street car near his home. Passersby found him 120 feet from the car stop.

Barberton John DL. Davis Davia Pormen Hillsboro HF. J. Albright Troy Miami Aboro Highland Otterbein College

Three Men Given Prison Sentences

Three men from Handview Township John Bayless 44 Bernard Emery 27 and Merle Halon 21 were sentenced by Judge Thomas in Marietta on October 4. Each received 21 months in the Ohio penitentiary with fines of 100 dollars and costs or 1.50 per day in the county jail. Other defendants Daviess Nmnery and Hanton linked to a whisky still were found guilty and await sentenc e to the penitentiary today.

Marietta Handview Township John Iayless Bernard Emery Merle Halon Thomas Ach Ohio Costa Daviess Nmnery Hanton Ury

Scouts Urged to Report for Stadium Ushers Saturday

Athens scouts expected to usher at Ohio University football games must appear at the stadium by 10 oclock Saturday morning for instructions. Professor C. D. Giauque will guide the scouts in ushering duties.

Athens Ohio University Stadium D. Giauque Wil Scouta

Ohio Hell Telephone Company Builds First Long Distance Cable

Ohio based telephone firm initiates construction of a fiber conduit system linking Columbus and Crelewlitle, marking a milestone in long distance service. Local officials and engineers anticipate accelerated communications and regional economic impact.

Ohio Hell Telephone Company Columbus Crelewitle

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