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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1929

Page

8

Southeast District Educators To Meet In Athens

About 1 000 teachers from the Southeast Ohio Teachers Association will visit Athens for the October 24 25 convention. Notable speakers include Dr Carlton W Washburn Dr Winnifred Bain Dr M S Pittman Dr W W Charters and Dr Jesse Williams. Activities include dinners sessions departmental meetings and performances by local and Ohio University groups.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Carlton W. Washburn Winnetka Winnetka Plan Winnifred Bain Patty Hills Columbia University Doctor Bain M.S. Pittman Michigan State Teachers’ College Dr. W. W. Charters Ohio State University Jesse Williams Department of Physical Education Athens Aior High Chorus Ohio Univery Orchestra Ohio University Women's Glee Club Eeen Ohio High School Prus and Orchestra

Murderer Quotes Bible Passage In Fatal Fratricide

In Brewster sheriff prepares to commit Smith Cunningham a religious zealot who killed his brother John Dunham citing a divine command. Cunningham was found insane by a Common Pleas jury and committed to Lima State Hospital for the Insane after the Feb killing.

Rcanton Gibson Toe Smith Cunningham Brewster Lima State Hospital Cunningham Common Pleas W. Diehl John Dunham

Salesman and Wife Die in Tragic Columbus Crash

In Johnstown Licking County Ohio a motor collision killed Wid A Verian a Bgnner Coffee salesman from Mt Ver and his wife Bessie as their car struck a water tank towed by a tractor. The crash followed a night journey from Columbus likely caused by glare from a car headlight driven by Charles Kidd buyer for Moores and Ross Milk Company.

Olumbus Wid A. Verian Bgnner Coffee Company Mt. Ver Bessie Johnstown Licking Cou Ver Mt. Verni Columbus Charles Kidd Moores and Ross Milk Company

Peterson's Ointment Promises Faster Skin Relief

Unsightly skin eruptions vanish in days with Peterson's Ointment claims. Ad touts healing power for eczema pimples rashes ulcers burns and bruises and urges readers to ask a druggist for proof.

Peterson

Circus Elephant Executed After Killing Woman Spectator

Black Diamond, the circus elephant at Kennedy Texas, was executed by keeper Hans Nagel after killing a woman spectator and injuring a trainer. Nagel fired multiple bullets until the animal collapsed, ending the act in a grim atonement as the keeper fled, unnerved by the ordeal.

Kennedy Tex U.P Black Diamond Texas Sky Hans Nagel Houston Zoo Nagel Diack Diamond

Unknown Man Leaps to Death in Cleveland

An unidentified man, about 50, leaped from the seventeenth floor of the Medical Arts Building in the New Union Terminal Group this morning. His body landed amid hundreds of pedestrians en route to work as officials said he was not an occupant of the building.

Cleveland U.P Medical Arts New Union Terminal Group

New Federal Farm Board to Launch Price Stabilization Experiment

Chicago Oct 17 The Federal Farm Board will begin a major price stabilization experiment to aid grain farmers by enabling cooperative bargaining. Loans and aid will be dispensed via the new Farm Corporation once organized, with farmers required to join affiliated cooperatives to receive relief. Senate confirmed Hoover appointees to administer the farm relief act, rejecting only three nominees Alexander Legge Samuel McKelvie and Carl Williams for cotton duties.

Chicago U.P Federal Farm Board New Farm Corporation Hoover Senate Washington Alexander Legge Samuel RR. McKelvie Nebraska Carl Williams Oklahoma

Fall Bars Doctor in Illness Bribery Trial Clash

Ex Secretary Albert B Fall, now ill and on trial for bribery in Washington, refused court-ordered examination by Dr Sterling Ruffin, a former Wilson physician. The dispute traces to 1919 when Fall, then a senator, allegedly quarreled with Ruffin as bedclothes were drawn during a Senate health inquiry.

Woodrow Wilson White House Albert B. Fall Washington Sterling Ruffin Ruffin Wilson Fall Senate

Stubborn Coughs Ended by Home Recipe

Old home remedy for coughs blends Pinex with sugar or honey to make a pint dose. It claims quick throat relief and bronchial aid, advantages over store bought cure and promises refunds if not effective.

Manufacturer Gil bert Mosby charged in divorce suit

Cincinnati October 17 Gil bert Mosby Konjola maker faces charges of habitual drunkenness and association with Gladys Deering of New York in his wife Roberta Mosby’s divorce case filed today.

Cincinnati U.P Gilbert Mosby Gladys Deering New York Roberta

Constitution Declaration and Articles booklet for students

The Washington Information Bureau of The Athens Messenger offers a small booklet printing the Constitution the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation for study. It costs four cents for postage and handling, and can be requested by sending payment.

Washington Information Bureau

Athens Messenger seeks copy of Constitution Book Let

Frederick J. Haskins of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington DC sent four cents for a copy of the Constitution Book Let. The note implies request for postal delivery from the publication or archive service.

Frederick J. Haskins The Athens Messenger Washington, D. C

British Premier in conference with Canada’s minister

In Ottawa Ramsay MacDonald met privately with Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King at Kingmere to discuss economic cooperation. The secluded talks followed a Toronto speech urging closer UK Canada economic cooperation.

Canada Ottawa U.P Ramsay MacDonald United States Hoover MacDonald Washington Mackenzie King Kingmere King Toronto

Auto Myth To Family In Wooded Land

Modesto reporters recount a Mendocino County deer hunt tale about a mountain family of six children who had never seen an automobile or a movie or a radio. The Hewitt brothers describe five mile daily walks to school and meals of eighteen local foods.

Modesto Cal U.P California Wesley Ernest Hewitt Mendocino County Modestans Cuntain

Girl Student and Father Die in Auto Train Crash

TOLEDO Oct 17 A 20 year old University of Toledo student Miss Helen Elizabeth Struhsaker and her father Christopher Struhsaker 72 were killed when their car collided with an electric freight train near Waterville about two miles from the victims home they were en route to Toledo.

Toledo University of Toledo Ohio U.P Doris Simpson Zanesville John M. Killits Killits Chicago Miss Simpson Dorothy Blume Cleveland

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted For Sluggish Bowels

An elderly health note urges care with constipation warning signs such as bad breath feverishness biliousness headaches and loss of appetite. It endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a doctor approved laxative still unchanged from its original formula.

Dr. Caldwell

One Skinny Man Gains 28 Pounds with McCoy's Tablets

Atlantic City readers report rapid flesh gain from McCoy's Tablets as a “great flesh producer.” The ads claim cheeks and neck fill out in weeks, boosting appearance and vitality with a guaranteed return if no gains after four boxes or two dollars.

McCoy Atlantic City

France and Italy Open Talks Before London Naval Parley

Rome October 17 Italy proposes bilateral talks with France ahead of the five power naval conference in January to discuss London agenda. France reportedly accepts in principle.

Rome U.R Talian France London

Hard Road Ahead for Five-Power Naval Pact Talks

Obstacles loom for the Anglo American push toward a five power naval reduction conference. Developments in Paris and Rome after MacDonalds Washington visit suggest rough sailing for the London talks in January as France and Italy resist joining. Japan shows willingness to sign the pact if others agree.

Washington U.P Paris Rome MacDonald London France Italy Japan

Britain and United States Weigh Three Power Pact

Discussion centers on a potential tripartite pact including Great Britain and the United States, with the third power considered as a likely ally. Analysts note broad support in the allied bloc for a formal agreement aligning military and diplomatic aims.

Great Britain United States

Eagles Drive Offers Prizes for New Member Signatures

Eagles announce a membership drive with prizes for top recruiters. The top prize is a life membership for securing 50 or more signatures. Other prizes include watches and charms. Twelve members join the "Don and Frank" class, meeting Sunday, with a goal of 50 by October 27.

Eagles Don and Frank

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