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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1928

Page

7

Poyphologist Flays Adults At Columbus

Dayt on psychologist Dr Frank D Slutz told the Ohio State University conference that many parents cling to old schooling methods and seek a rubber stamp of education for their children. He warned adolescence brings volatile contradictions and urged sympathy as mental and physical growth progress unevenly.

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

Pigeon Hole Move To Avoid Politics

In Washington the House of Bishops discussed a resolution by Bishop Gaylor to keep the Episcopal Church out of political matters. The measure was opposed by Bishop Brewster who warned it could hinder the church during major moral legislation like child labor laws, and it was pigeonholed in a committee.

Washington U.P Episcopal Church House of Bishops Episcopal Convention Gaylor Tennessee Brewster Maine

Gargano Freed After Commutation By Governor Donahey

Frank Gargano of Cleveland, serving a life term for second degree murder, was released today under a sentence commutation granted by Governor Vic Donahey at the State Penitentiary.

Gargano Columbus U.P Frank Gargano Cleveland Vic Donahey

Printer dies after fall at coal silo in Toledo

U. S. Paul Armstrong aged 25 a printer for De Angelo Sign Company fell fifty feet from the top of a coal silo at Giese Brothers Coal Company Toledo October 18 authorities said. He was employed by the De Angelo Sign Company. The accident occurred at the silo on the coal company property. Armstrong lived in Toledo and his death was reported by local authorities.

Toledo U.2 Paul Armstrong de Angelo Sign Company Giese Brothers Coal Company

Oil train wreck ignites blaze near Johnstown

Three men were burned when a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train derailed near Johnstown Pennsylvania. An oil cars burst into flames after the wreck and the wreckage burned for hours as firefighters battled the blaze.

Johnstown Pennsylvania Railroad

Rebels Kill 15 in Two Laguna Battles

Government announces 15 rebels killed in two clashes with Federal troops near Laguna, Quertaro state, as exchanges of fire continued.

Mexico Cry U.P Ebels Laguna Quertaro

No News Is Good News From Local Auto Garage

The reporter notes no automobile accidents at the garage for the prior day, a sign that careful driving spared a life and reduced worry, even if it means less business for the reporter and the garageman.

Economy Myth Talk Sparks Hoover Smith Clash

In New York, Governor Alfred E. Smith claims Republican economy under Coolidge is a myth. Secretary Mellon issues an eight page denial attacking Smith. Hoover prepares a New York address and a westward radio speech amid mount­ing campaign controversy.

Hoover New York Thomas L. Stokes United Press Washington Herbert Hoover Alfred E Smith Sedalia California St. Louis Missouri Northwest

Sixteen arraigned in Athens County Court

Arraignments from the October Grand Jury session began at 10 am in the Common Pleas Court with sixteen defendants entering pleas. Not guilty pleas dominated the list, while several defendants admitted guilt to related charges and awaited sentencing.

Athens County Grand Jury Common Pleas Court Francis Carsey Harry Thorpe Roberta John Rice Jesse Jackson

Aged couple found guilty in Urbana theft case

Edward Kline and Laura Kline, both residents of Longs Pond near Urbana, were found guilty by a jury after two hours of deliberation of receiving and concealing stolen property from the Garard Grocery at Kings Creek valued at ninety dollars.

Urbana U.P Edward Kline Laura Kline Longs Pond Here Garard Kings Creek

Bombs Hit Home Of Day Supporter Near Bladen

In Gallipolis on October 18 bootleggers hurled two dynamite bombs at John T. Porter’s Bladen area home. The blasts shook the house and shattered windows after the car carrying the attackers fleeted away with lights out. Porter fired at the escapees, none hit. he suspects bootleggers angry at his tip to federal agents.

Gallipolis U.P John T. Porter Bladen Here Porter

West Side PTA Meeting to Discuss Teacher Aims and Methods

Modern objectives and procedures of teachers will be discussed at the West Side School PTA meeting Friday night at 7:30. Each teacher will explain the aims of her work and methods to the parents to promote understanding and cooperation between the groups.

West Side

Mellon Defends Treasury Economy Against Smith Claim

U R Secretary of Treasury Mellon issued a statement calling Gov Alfred E Smiths Sedalia Mo speech full of inaccuracies He rejected Smiths charge that Coolidge era economy was mere Republican misrepresentation and defended the administrations fiscal policy He argued economy means wise spending elimination of waste and prudent finance rather than mere saving He also said demobilization of wartime spending was not the cause of reduced expenditures since the war ended years earlier

Washington U.R Treasury Mellon Alfred E. Smith Sedalia Coolidge Smith The Treasury Affairs Ernor Smith

Eighth of Republican Clubs in County To Be Formed Tonight

Athens County Republicans organize in townships with 30 precincts to be represented at a 7 30 meeting in the City Building. York Township and Glouster clubs form tonight with 17 precincts and a Negro club planned in Glouster. Local rallies and visits by Theodore Burton are noted as part of county activity.

E. C. Woodworth Athens Canaan Lodi City Hall Athens County E. ©. Woodworth Republican Executive Committee Ames-Bern Republican Club Amesville G. O. Linscott Jessie Lortz O. E. Woolley A. W. Keirns Lillian Bardin D. W. Brill H. H. Henry William C. Sprague H. R. McVay Danford Eli Westfall W. H. Fierbaugh Hazel Lopez Amanda Hawkins Fred Hawk C. E. Duncan Mary Dillon Molly Robinson Hazel Pride E. L. Jones E. G. Biddison York Township Nelsonville Glouster Woodworth Negro Republican Club K. Mardis Theodore Burton Ohio Zanesville Jackson County

Eckener Asked to Bring Zeppelin to Ohio

Governor Vic Donahey telegrammed Dr. Hugo Eckener at Lakehurst inviting the Graf Zeppelin to tour Ohio. He referenced the Baron Von Steuben Highway on State Route 7, praising the road named for the Prussian patriot and urging a flyover during the western trip.

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

Mystery at Frats Before Big Parade at Ohio University

Fraternity and sorority houses at Ohio University face a secretive buildup ahead of a Saturday parade on Court Street. Articles moved quietly to backyards as groups aim to outdo rivals with their floats while keeping plans hidden from others.

Ohio University Court Street

Woman Who Knew Too Much Killed in New York Case

Police traced the fatal attack on Alta Bonello to a hold up at the Home Trust Company in Kansas City where a policeman died. Two men, one young and one middle aged, were seen leaving her apartment at dawn after the body was found bound and throat cut.

New York U.P Alta Bonello Home Trust Company Kansas City Bonello

Ohio coal miners fell short of general prosperity in 1927

A federal survey shows Ohio coal miners averaged 98 work days in 1927, the lowest among major states, with 15.8 million tons produced and a value of 30.376 million dollars. West Virginia and Pennsylvania led in output. Ohio ranked seventh. The per ton value was 1.92 dollars, lower than most states.

Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Washington Geological Survey In the Interior Buckeye Illinois Iowa Pennsylvania Alabama West Virginia Indiana Arizona

No Word From Daring Flier In Atlantic Flight

No word from Lieutenant Commander H. C. MacDonald 24 hours after leaving Harbor Grace on a non stop Atlantic flight. Winds and fog hampered return to base and fuel was barely sufficient to reach destination if weather worsened.

ST. Johns N. F H. C. MacDonald Harbor Grace Atlantic Newfoundland MacDonald

Boxer Gives Blood And Wins Battle

Freddy Penn an 18 year old Omaha boxer who donated more than a half pint of blood for his ill mother entered a Council Bluffs ring and won his bout in the final round after knocking his opponent down four times. His mother had been near death since Saturday.

Omaha Neb Freddy Penn Council Bluffs Penn

Jawarski to Pittsburgh for electric chair

Paul Jawarski, captured in Cleveland after fatally wounding a policeman, will be returned to Pennsylvania to die in the electric chair. Cleveland prosecutor Edward C. Branton and Allegheny County District Attorney Samuel H. Gardner announced the plan today.

Attorneys to Study Faults of State Act

Ohio State Bar Association will study the administration of the State Workmen's Compensation Fund to reduce delays and technicalities. Proposals include giving the Industrial Commission more control over department employees, studying surety for self insurers, simplifying routine appearances in Columbus, improving filing and correspondence systems, and revising physician and surgeon fee schedules.

Columbus Ohio State Bar State Workmen's Compensation Fund Industrial Commission Workmen's Compensation Department Governor and Industrial Commission

Scout Leader To Arrive Tonight In Athens

Miss Ray Mitchell regional director of Girl Scout work will arrive in Athens this evening and register at Hotel Berry. She comes from Colorado Springs after attending the national convention and will teach classes in training scout leaders with times and places announced on arrival.

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

Graf Zeppelin Inland Tour Plans Hit Northern Ohio and Detroit

The Graf Zeppelin will fly over Northern Ohio on an inland tour likely Monday afternoon and anchor at Detroit Ford field. Cleveland Akron and Detroit are on the itinerary with a reception in Cleveland and a tour of Goodyear plants in Akron. landing at municipal airport abandoned due to lack of trained crew.

Graf Zeppelin Ohio Detroit Cleveland U.R Europe Hugh Allen Akron Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Hugo Eckener Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Allen New York Eckener William B. Mayo Ford Automobile and Aviation Interests Jerome B.munaker Goodyear Zeppelin Company Henry Ford Ford Flying Field Ford Goodyear

TransAtlantic attempt by Commander MacDonald in tiny Moth plane

Commander H C MacDonald of the Royal Navy, 38, left Harbor Grace Newfoundland at 11:40 am seeking an Atlantic crossing to Ireland or England in a small 85 horsepower Moth plane with only 160 gallons of fuel. Authorities expect a landing in Ireland possibly around 1 pm EST if fuel lasts, while others fear fuel exhaustion may end the attempt.

J. C. Meaney United Press London Lacut C. MacDonald Royal Navy Harbor Grace Dart MacDonald Hi Ocean ST. John's Newfoundland H. C. Donald Harbor Grace Newfoundland Alcock MacDonald Africa Ne 'Land Ruddy Lindbergh Mira Donald H. C. MacDonald Lantic Ireland McDonald Mentee

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