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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1929

Page

7

Akron airship ceremony to begin world’s largest craft

The October 31 event in Akron will lay the first ring of the world’s largest airship. Goodyear-Zeppelin’s Mark Felber expects 40,000 spectators as government aviation officials prepare to participate. Rear Admiral Moffett will drive in the Golden River as a key feature of the ceremony.

Washington U.plthe Akron Mark Felber Goodyear-Zeppelin Felber William A. Moffett Bureau of Naval Aeronautics Golden River

Court House Loings Probate Court Actions

Elmer Nott found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in probate court. He was fined 100 and costs and jailed six months for failure to pay. J W Cheshier seeks estate settlement to cover debts and costs. Hearing date set. Will of Hester A Dickson admitted to probate and record.

Elmer Nott J. W. Cheshier Eli Roush Hester A. Dickson

Two Are Killed in Train Accidents

In Bucyrus Ohio two people died in separate train incidents. Harry K E Davis of Crestline a Pennsylvania conductor fell from a string of cars in Crestline Pennsylvanian Yards. George Aurant 19 of Bucyrus was struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train at a Nevada crossing. his sister Thelma and Miss Thelma Weisenaar were seriously injured.

Bucyrus U.P Harry KE. Davis Crestline Hobart J. Davis The Telegraph Forum Pennsylvania George Aurant Nevada Thelma Thelma Weisenaar

P. T. A. Convention Reports From Springfield

Reports of the Ohio Parent-Teacher Association convention in Springfield were presented to the East Side P T A by Mrs. Fred Wheaton and Mrs. Morrison. Banners were awarded to the kindergarten and grades one and six for the largest maternal attendance. Music came from fifth and sixth grade pupils.

Ohio Parent- Teacher Association Springfield East Side Parent-Teacher Association Fred Wheaton M. ©. Morrison

Man Who Killed His Wife and Sons Flees

Hamilton authorities say Charles King a 36 year old barber wanted on charges of killing his wife and four of his five sons by asphyxiation Wednesday has fled to Lima. Mrs King and four sons were asphyxiated as they ate and King believed to have taken his own life.

Hamilton U.P Charles King Barber Lima

Booklet Helps Buy Meat More Wisely For Households

The Washington Information Bureau offers an 82 page meat buying handbook with recipes and diagrams showing cut parts. It explains that value depends on waste and nourishment, not just price per pound, and urges readers to send for the booklet today.

Washington Information Bureau

Mystery ships big air bombs found near Los Angeles field

Captain Norris Stensland of the sheriff's office shows three of a mysterious cache of gigantic airplane bombs found by deputies near a Los Angeles flying field. Authorities believe a smuggler hid the bombs to use them against Mexico during the recent revolution.

Norris Stensland Sheriff's Office Los Angeles Mexico

Parkersburg Store Damaged by Fire

Fire of undetermined origin swept through most of the Reps Furniture Company store at Court Square Parkersburg West Virginia causing heavy damage. Loss estimates were unavailable awaiting a full inventory. The blaze began in the basement and climbed the elevator shaft to other floors. Wire doors to a section storing specialty goods were closed and protected much property.

Reps Furniture Company Court Square

Stock Market Slump Fails to Trigger Early Trading Reactions

Day passes with no notable reaction after the spectacular collapse of prices on the New York Stock Exchange yesterday. Traders showed little movement as values tumbled, leaving the market in a cautious posture with uncertainty about future directions.

New York

Albany Grange program highlights high school students

Albany Grange hosts an evening program arranged by Albany High School to promote the proposed bond issue for the high school. Berton Elliott chairs. Readings and songs include Emma J. Potter, Irene McVay, Arthur Lash, Gladys Collins, Pauline Gillogly, and others with various works and speeches.

Albany High School Alany Grange Berton Elliott Song High School Emma J. Potter Caryl McVogt Irene McVay Arthur Lash Gladys Collins Pauline Gillogly Jeanette Akers Business Department Margaret Gregory Daryl McVay Hbrary Margaret Biddle Harry Williams

Roseville Oil Boom Continues As Well Gusher Produces 300 Barrels

Well No. 2 on the Karl Brown farm at Roseville has been making 300 barrels per day since Wednesday. It is a sister to the first Roseville gusher that started the oil boom over a month ago.

New Lexington Karl Brown Roseville

Bills of sale must carry proper stamps for new license

Columbus Oct 25 Properly stamped bills of sale or no license tags is the rule issued by Secretary of State Clarence J Brown for the 1930 motor vehicle license sale. The advisory urges owners to stamp licenses with the license issued or transfer issued marks to avoid a tagless year as the 1920 tag sale nears. deputies are instructed to refuse licenses without the stamps.

Columbus Clarence J. Brown Brown Motor Vehicles Chalmers R. Wilson

London Market Opens With Quiet Excitement

London traders began the session with subdued activity and cautious optimism as the London Stock Exchange opened on October 25. Investors eyed early price movements and potential gains for blue chips amid mixed global cues and ongoing economic signals.

London London Stock Exchange

Arraigned Driver Is Acquitted Under Creighton Law

Lloyd Lane of Barlow, the first Washington County motorist indicted under the Creighton Law, was found not guilty in Common Pleas Court after a full day of trial. Lane had resisted deputies stopping him on Highway 26 near Harlow last summer and previously pleaded not guilty in Probate Court.

Marietta Lloyd Lane Barlow Washington County Common Pleas Lane Harlow

Classified ads boost linoleum stock reduction noted

A hardware store used six days of classified ads to sell linoleum and a store official said the ads clearly reduced their linoleum stock. The item highlights the effectiveness of newspaper advertising for flooring materials and potential buyers.

Carpenter Hardware Company

Issue Licenses On Sale Bills Not In Conformance

Regulators move to issue licenses on sale bills that fail to conform with current regulation, prompting review of premises and compliance steps for vendors. Authorities say nonconforming sales documents will be corrected to meet standards.

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