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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1928

Page

1

Psychologist slams rubber stamp education on children

Dayton psychologist Dr. Frank D. Slutz told the Ohio State University conference that parents cling to old educational methods and demand a rubber stamp for their children's minds. He warned adolescence brings volatile contradictions and urges sympathy as mental and physical growth falter together.

Fiy Jack Powers United Press Columbus Frank D. Slutz Dayton Ohio State University Stutz

Pigeon Hole Move To Avoid Politics

In Washington a House Bishops meeting shelved a resolution urging church nonparticipation in politics, while Bishop Gaylor argued for church state separation. Debated issues included not engaging in partisan legislation as moral matters arise.

Pigeon Hole Washington UPIA Episcopal Church House of Bishops Episcopal Convention Gaylor Tennessee Brewster Maine

Hoover to Refute Smith on Economy Myth in New York Speech

The campaign centers on Smith’s charge that Republican economy under Coolidge was a myth. Hoover plans a New York address to counter the claim, with Mellon issuing a detailed rebuttal and party leaders denying Smith’s criticisms. Hoover prepares a Westward trip and a key radio address likely from St Louis on November 2.

Smith Coolidge Sedalia Work Republican National Committee New York State Hoover New York California St. Louis Missouri Northwest

Arraignments Begin After Grand Jury Indictments Here

Sixteen defendants were arraigned in the Athens County Common Pleas Court as indictments from the October grand jury were processed. Pleas varied from not guilty to guilty on charges including manslaughter kidnapping robbery burglary and larceny with several awaiting sentences. An Urbana verdict found Edward and Laura Kline guilty of receiving and concealing stolen goods valued at eighty dollars.

Athens County Grand Jury Francis Carsey Harry Thorpe Roberts John Rice Jesse Jackson Bice Lewis van Meter Henry King Wiliam Pann Lilian Birch James Hale Clint Homer Wyskiver Homer Wry Skiver Douglas Hunt Roy Palmer William Finn, Jr Reese Harvey Walter Guthrie Cotple Urbana U.P Edward Kline Laura Kline Longs Pond Here Garard Kings Creek

Throw Bombs At House Of Day Supporter

Bootleggers police report two dynamite bombs shattered the home of John T. Porter at Bladen near Gallipolis. The blasts from an automobile lit by blackout lights and Porter discharged a shot at fleeing assailants, who Porter suspects were bootleggers angry at his tip that helped federal agents locate them. Later, West Side PTA plans a 7:30 pm meeting to have teachers outline aims and methods to foster parent cooperation.

Gallipolis John T. Porter Bladen Here Porter West Side

Governor Invites Graf Zeppelin To Tour Ohio

Governor Vic Donahey telegrammed Hugo Eckener of Graf Zeppelin inviting a flight over Ohio. He cited the Baron Von Steuben Highway on State Route No 70 honoring the Revolutionary War hero and requested a possible stop during Eckener’s western trip.

Columbus Get U.R Vic Donahey Hugo Eckener Lakehurst N. J Ohio Baron von Steuben Washington Court House Springfield von Steuben

Mellon Levels Statement at Inaccuracies in Smith Speech

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon accused Gov Alfred E Smith in Sedalia Missouri of making inaccurate claims about the Coolidge economy. He defended Treasury policy, arguing economy means wise spending and efficient management, and rejected Smiths charge of misrepresentation.

Mellon Smith Washington UPR Secretary of Treasury Alfred E. Girdth Sedalia Coolidge The Treasury Affairs

Eighth of Republican Clubs in County To Be Formed Tonight

Athens County Republicans organize townships and precincts into clubs with officers elected in Amesville Glouster and Nelsonville. Major clubs already formed push for a 1500 strong Republican machine led by Woodworth. Theodore Burton to visit Glouster for a noon address as part of county-wide rally efforts.

G. O. Linscott Athens Dent Jessie Lortz Bel E. Woolley A. W E. G. Wood-Keirns Lillian Bardin D. W.worth Athens Brill H. E. Henry Dentsmittee Athens Canaan Lodi Wisc Urenesee Ouvir Republican Club Ee Uae E. E. Johnson Trimble E. L. Jones Glouster John Altman Danford Eli Westfail W. H. Flerhaugh Hazel Lopez Amanda Hawkins Fred Wawk C. E. Duncan Mary Dillon Molly Robinson Hazel Pride ZL. Jones E.G. Biddison York Township Nelsonville Woodworth S. K. Mardis Theodore Burton Ohio Athens County Zancayive Jackson County

Boxer Gives Blood And Wins Battle

Freddy Penn an 18 year old Omaha boxer submitted to a blood transfusion to aid his ill mother. He fought in Council Bluffs last night and knocked his opponent down four times in the final round to win. Penn donated more than a half pint of blood to a mother near death since Saturday.

Omaha Neb Freddy Penn Council Bluffs, Is Penn

Mystery at Frats and Parade Sparks Campus Rivalry

Ohio University fraternity houses face secretive tensions as floats are prepared for a big Court Street parade. In New York a separate murder case ties to a Kansas City bank hold up, with detectives chasing two men seen near the victim's apartment at dawn.

Ohio University Court Street New York U.R Alta Bonetto Home Trust Company Kansas City Bonelio

Ohio Coal Miners Fail to Share in Last Year’s Prosperity

Ohio’s coal mining industry shows a dismal year with few workers days and low output. The state ranked seventh in total coal produced with 15,799,887 tons and an average value per ton of 1.02 dollars. West Virginia led production, while Ohio trailed in days worked and value per ton, according to the geological Survey figures.

Buckeye Ohio Hinola Iowa Jeach Ohlo West Virginia Pennsylvania Kentucky Illinois Alabama Washington Geological Survey Interior Indiana Arizona

No word from daring flier on Atlantic flight

St Johns Newfoundland October 1 reports no word from Lieutenant Commander H. MacDonald twenty four hours after he left Harbor Grace in an attempted nonstop flight across the Atlantic. Strong southwest winds fog and rain could delay his return and fuel was barely sufficient to reach a destination if course was altered.

ST. Johns N. F U.P MacDonald Harbor Grace Atlantic Newfoundland London H. C. MacDonald Ireland MacDonald’s McDonald England Tresland

Attorneys to Study Faults of State Act

Columbus Oct 18 W R L The Ohio State Bar Association will study the administration of the State Workmen's Compensation Fund to cut delays and technicalities. Reforms include granting the Industrial Commission more control over Workmen's Compensation Department employees, studying surety for self insurers, eliminating routine in Columbus appearances, reviewing filing and correspondence, and revising physician and surgeon fees.

Columbus W.rl Ohio State Bar Association State Workmen's Compensation Fund Industrial Commission Workmen's Compensation Department Governor and Industrial Commission

Scout Leader To Arrive In Athens This Evening

Miss Ray Mitchell regional director of Girl Scout work arrives in Athens this evening and will stay at Hotel Berry. She comes from Colorado Springs after attending the national Girl Scouts convention and will teach leader training classes with details to be announced on arrival.

Ray Mitchell Athens Hotel Berry J. E. Bain Miss Mitchel Colorado Springs Miss Mitchell

Thrill Seeker Starts Across Without Fuss

Lieut. Commander MacDonald of the Royal Navy began a solo trans Atlantic attempt from Harbor Grace Newfoundland at 11 40 a m with a De Havilland Moth fueled for 20 hours. He aims for Ireland or England, having 140 gallons of fuel and a 26 foot wing span. News reports note his experience is limited and his safety margin narrows as he flies west.

J. C. Meaney United Press London Y. C. MacDonald Royal Navy Tgs Treed Harror Grace Foundland Atlantic Ireland England Macdonald Harbor Grace John's Newfoundland Orvice C. Mace Donald Alcock Brown Cother Flurtrious Africa Hetle Advancs Newfoundsland Colonel Windbergh Mies Donald

Graf Zeppelin Inland Tour To Start From Cleveland Area

The Graf Zeppelin will fly over Northern Ohio on an inland tour with a Cleveland stop. The plan includes Akron and Detroit visits, with Ford Motor Co and Goodyear tied to the journey and a final return to Cleveland for a reception. Dr. Hugo Eckener leads the crew.

Graf Zeppelin Ohio Detroit Cleveland Akron Henry Ford Eckener Europe Ciil- Nail Hugh Allen Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Hugo Eckener Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Allen New York William B. Maya Ford Automobile and Aviation Jerome B. Hunaker Goodyear Zeppelin Company Ford Goodyear Earth Eckéner

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