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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1929

Page

7

Tariff Bill Faces Fresh Test Over Philippine Independence

Senate leaders thwart the King amendment granting independence to the Philippine Islands by a 36 to 45 vote. Broussard proposes empowering the President to call an international conference to guarantee the islands' independence, while a separate independence resolution is moved for December.

Washington Senate Philippine Islands Broussard Louisiana Philippines Bingham Territories Committee Congress Guevara United States

Six Cases Heard By the Grand Jury

The October Grand Jury concluded six cases Thursday morning and reconvened in the afternoon to compile the final report. It was the fourth day of the session. Charges included assault and battery stealing an automobile carrying concealed weapons fraud removing mortgaged property from the state and rape.

Nora McManaway Bound Over On Failure to Support Charge

Nora McManaway of Athens pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury on a $500 bond after arraignment before Magistrate Carl H. Porter. She was held in connection with a case of failure to provide support for her later. Constable Harry Dalton arrested her and she was released after posting bond.

Thomas Gilpin Nora McManaway Athens Beore Carl H. Porter Hrry Dalton Fter

State Chamber of Commerce backs Tariff Bill provisions

In a Columbus letter the State Chamber of Commerce says it is in complete accord with President Hoover's views on the flexible provisions of the tariff bill. It also transmitted its views to Senators Fess and Burton and to Ways and Means and Senate Finance committee members.

Smoot Finance Committee Senate Robinson Borah Caraway Judiciary Columbus State Chamber of Commerce

Brewers group closes first annual meeting in Chicago

The Associated Producers of CereL Beverages closed its first annual meeting in Chicago choosing to defer prohibition issues to the public and to the Prohibition department. E. E. Thorpe of Ohio was named executive secretary with headquarters in Chico.

Chicago E. E. Thorpe Fair, O Chico

W C T U Proposes Buyer Punishment Under Liquor Law

Athens WCTU leaders push a law to punish liquor buyers as violators, arguing buyers are as guilty as sellers. Mrs. Roy Saylor and Athens unit officers say ending buyer participation could curb bootlegging, while Senator Sheppard's proposal stirs prohibition debate in Congress and Norris warns it would reduce prosecutions.

Sheppard Texas Athens Roy Saylor Athens County Athens City Helen Lawrence Athens W. Co. T. U Emma C. McVay Mrs. Lawrence Congress George W. Norris Senate Judiciary Committee Norris

Physicians Decide Fate of the Fall Trial

In Washington a court doctor temporarily took control of the Fall trial matter from Judge Hitz. Dr Sterling Ruffin's report led Justice Hitz to consider whether Albert B Fall should be tried by a locked jury of eight men and four women on bribery charges tied to a 1921 cash payoff from E. R. Doheny. Fall's health improved after a day in bed.

Washington U.P Albert B. Fath Interior Nan Sterling Fuffin William Hitz Fall RE. J. Doheny Doheny Elk Hills Ditz Ruffin Fadl

Five Persons Rescued From Akron Fire

Akron, Oct. 10. Five people were rescued in two fires that drove six families from their homes. Noy Har and G. G. Linn, an invalid, were saved from flames gutting a three story frame apartment house. Mrs. G. Bailey saved her two children from a fire that threatened their home. wiremen carried her to safety. Bailey and her 16 children were trapped on the second floor when a defective gasoline stove caused the blaze.

Akron U.P Noy G. G. Linn G. Bailey Mbps Bailey

Court House Loings Entry In Estate Matters

Entry records acceptance of administration for the estate of Louisa Fulton. An order to sell real estate of John C. Blake is issued to assignees John P. Cor and Maggie C. Townsend. Townsend named guardian for Clarence H. Caldwell and Dorothy M. Caldwell. Bond of 4000 dollars approved. Blaine Shockey, 25, Newark press operator, to Marie Sickles, 23, Trimble, Rev Courtney to officiate.

Louisa Fulton John C. Blake John P. Cor Maggie C. Townsend Clarence H. Caldwell Dorothy M. Caldwell Blaine Shockey Newark Marie Sickles Trimble Mr. Courtney

Divorce Granted Hogue Couple. Bobo Restored

A divorce was granted to Juanita Hogue from Oscar Edward Hogue on neglect of duty. The petitioner Lydia Brown seeks one third of Amos Hixson Sr. real estate.

Juanita Hogue Oscar Edward Hogue Bobo Lydia Brown Amos Hixson, Sr

Red Oshner Quits Football at State

Clarence Red Oshner fullback for two years at Ohio State turned in his uniform and quit football today. He gave no elaboration and left staff to explain his action. Oshner was viewed as the Buckeyes best fullback.

Columbus U.P Clarence Red” Oshner Ohio State University Oshner Oshher Buckeyes

Georgia Hogg Seeks Death After Poisoning Attempt

Georgia Hogg a 23 year old stenographer in Louisville remains near death after a self administered poison attempt police said. The incident occurred in Louisville on October 10.

Louisville, Ky U.P Georgia Hogg

Nelsonville Teachers Plan Evening Meeting for Extension Course

Nelsonville announces a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Senior High School Auditorium to organize an extension class with Ohio University sending a representative. Invites teachers from Nelsonville York Starr Townships Buchtel and Murray City, and interested others. Ohio University will offer a course if 20 or more teachers enroll. A sixth grade bake sale by Central School parents and teachers is set for Saturday at Wilson's Grocery at 9:50.

Nelsonville Ohio University York Starr Townships Buchtel Murray City Wilson's Grocery

Nelsonville District Presbyterial gathering noted

Eighteen Nelsonville women attend the Athens Presbyterial district meeting in New Plymouth. Mrs Maynard Henshaw hosted the G E G Club sewing session with ten members. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs John Pedigo at Mrs Edward Dredigo home with guests listed.

New Plymouth Nelsonville Athens Presbyterial John Pedigo Eloise Hooper Edward Dredigo Elizabeth Street Leo Caldwell Ross Hannas Robert Williams Pearl Evans Clarence Keplar W. T. Anderson James Stephenson William Siddle Clara Caldwell M. J. Pedigo Clarence Wood Fred Coakley John Smith Charles Hopstetter Gus Pidcock Clarence McMillan Minnie Scott Kathleen Pidcock Pauline Wood Leatha Merle Margaret Pedigo Harry Taylor Edward Pedigo

Personal visits span Columbus Athens and Huntington

Mrs. Andrew Keplar visited her sister in Columbus at week’s end. Mrs. J. J. Wilson hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shafer in Athens. Dr. A. L. Pritchard was a Columbus visitor Thursday. The list also notes visits by the Van Horns and families, Amy Easterling, and others in Huntington and Logan, with various social gatherings and a Band concert in Athens.

Andrew Keplar Lines Columbus J. J. Wilson Eugene Shafer Athens A. L. Pritchard Jesse van Horn Carl van Horn and Sons Donald Carl Jo Carl Davis Amy Easterling Logan

York Farmers Institute Plans November Meeting at Connett Church

T H Johnson and York Farmers Institute finalize plans for the November 12 and 13 sessions at Connett Church in Nelsonville. Ohio State University extension speaker Charles W Peters will cover topics from hillside management to soil fertility with a full program including 4-H and grange sessions.

Nelsonville T. H Johnson York Farmers’ Institute Connett Church Ohio State University Extension Charles W. Peters Minerva Stark County Peters Ohio Noble Guernsey Adams Johnson M. E. Church Mr. Peters Merchants’ Association Grange Institute Earl White Estella Cagg Goldie Duskey A. N. Ward Mary Beckler Allie Carter Merchant+# Association

Community Welfare Convention Dinner and Attendance urged

Sion, Stanley Mechem and committees invite all to a community welfare convention. Dinner will be served at the church Tuesday and Wednesday with no night session Wednesday. Institute officers urge attendees to make plans to be in attendance.

Sion Stanley Mechem Warehime

Tribute to Publisher Who Guided a Career

Professor Homer Cherrington recalls the publisher Mr. Rush as a key mentor from Athens to Iowa. He credits Rush with shaping his professional path, recounting words of encouragement that inspired his move to Ohio University in 1925 and later faculty roles.

Rush Homer Cherrington Ohio University University of Iowa Cherrington Athens L. J. Cherrington Athens Methodist Episcopal Church Lipa West Union Street Mar

Girl Scout Ushers Instructed For Saturday Football Game

Girl Scouts over 12 who will usher at the Onto Wesleyan and Ohio University game are advised to meet at the football stadium Friday at 4 15 PM for instruction. Prof DD Giau que and Mrs Thor Olson will give the instruction. Boy Scouts receive instruction Saturday morning at 16 o'clock.

Onto Wesleyan Ohio University DD. Giauque Thor Olson

Federal Circuit hears appeal in Scripps suit

In Cincinnati on October 10 the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals began arguments on the appeal of Mrs. Josephine Scripps of Miramar California. She seeks about 6 million dollars alleging a partnership contract with the late E W Scripps and her husband the late James Scripps.

Cincinnati U.P Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Josephine Scripps Miramir Calif Ww. Scripps James Stripps

Train Fatality Near Camp Bellsport Claims Asheville Man

John Harvison of Asheville North Carolina, 32, was killed when struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train near Camp Bellsport while walking with Loraine Cleveland. The incident occurred late Wednesday as they moved along the track toward Ravenna.

Ravenna U.P John Harvison Asheville N. C Pennsylvania Camp Bellsport Harvison Loraine Cleveland

Ohio man aims for 125 hour solo endurance chair stunt

Nicholas Johnson, 26, plans a solo endurance contest in Cleveland tonight. He hopes to sit in a chair on a building for 125 hours. a sleep would end the attempt. He cites prior similar feats in Philadelphia and Chattanooga as his benchmark.

Cleveland U.P Nicholas Johnson Johnson Philadelphia Chattanooga

Cited Pastor Fletcher Ash Faces Contempt Charge in Divorce Case

New Philadelphia reports Rev. Floyd Ash of Uhrichsville cited for contempt by Common Pleas Judge F E Lindsay for failing to pay $425 of a $600 cash settlement to his former wife. Mrs Ash granted divorce on grounds of neglect and cruelty.

New Philadelphia Floyd Ash Uhrichsville Methodist Protestant Church Common Pleas F E. E. Lindsay

Synod Votes Merges Two Theological Seminaries

The Second Synod of the United Presbyterian Church meeting here votes to merge the Xenia Theological Seminary of St. Louis and the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh.

Xnenia The United Presbyterian Church Xenia Theological Seminary of St. Louis Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Pittsburgh

Miller Wins Judge Decision in Ohio Title Defense

Freddie Miller, Ohio featherweight champion, won a 10 round decision over Al Crisp of Oakland in Cincinnati. In the semi windup, Johnny Btown knocked out Leslie Burke of Columbus in the first round.

Cincinnati U.P Freddie Miller Ohio al Crisp Oakland Calif Johnny Btown Leslie Burke Columbus

Knights Templar to Meet in Cleveland as 88th Conclave

The Ohio Knights Templar selected Cleveland as the site for its 88th annual conclave to be held in September 1930. The Grand Commandery announced the dates as September 23, 24, and 26 during today’s session.

Cincinnati Cleveland Ohio Knights Templar Grand Commandery

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