Mother Seeks Rescue After Serving Term in Reform School
A mother said she tried to rescue her children from a reform school where she and her husband faced hardship. the father worked on a farm as authorities investigated a family welfare case.
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31 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1928
Page
1
Tragedy Slays Three Children in Log Cabin Fire
In Logan on October 31 a six room log dwelling belonging to John Bigham burned and claimed the lives of Harold 4, Freda 3, and Dale Roy 1. Grace Flowers cared for the children. attempts by Mrs. Flowers to reach them failed as flames and heat prevented entry. The mother is serving an eight month sentence in Marysville Reformatory and the two surviving children will be cared for while authorities plan arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Webb
Messenger
Logan
Jack Run Hollow
John Bigham
Bigham
Davis
Grace Flowers
South Verry
van Pinkstock
Marysville Reformatory
Counjaune
To Select New Vote Board for Cuyahoga
A group of representative citizens will meet in Cleveland to select a new Cuyahoga County Board of Elections to replace the discharged board. With the November election six days away and representatives of Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown in charge, the county was without an election board for the first time in its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.R
Cuyahoga County
Board of Elections
Clarence J. Brown
Oday
Father and Son Die in Truck Train Crash
John Korn a 50 year old farmer and his son Willis 18 died when their farm truck was struck by a southbound freight train of the D T I near Jackson Center Sidney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
John Korn
Willis
Jackson Center
Republicans Rally In Pomeroy Arouses Campaign Interest
Meigs County hosts a 200 strong Republican banquet and rally at Knights of Pythias Hall with speakers including Mrs Wilma Sinclair LeVan Col Ralph Cole Fred Warner and Congressman Thomas A Jenkins. Plans tag a large reception for Myers Y Cooper and party next Saturday in Pomeroy with additional speeches by Dr C A Jones at Rutland Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Knights of Pythias Hall
Justice R. G. Webster
Klein Orchestra
Middleport
Wilma Sinclair LeVan
Ralph Cole
Fred Warner
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ohio
C. A. Jones
Dayton
Rutland Auditorium
Dr. Jones
Myers Y. Cooper
Athens
Gallipolis
Prophet Jonah B Isaiah arrival ends cross country run
The aged barefoot preacher known as Prophet Jonah B Isaiah of Emoryville, West Virginia arrived in New York after a cross country slog from Los Angeles. He campaigned for Gov. Alfred E. Smith with placards, was arrested for disorderly conduct at Union Square, and displayed papers claiming seven state insanity declarations before leaving amid a cheering crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.R
C. C. Pyle
Bunion
Alfred E. Smith
Los Angeles
Smith
Union Square
Cleaners Elect Officers in Columbus Convention
The Ohio State Association of Dyers and Cleaners closed its annual convention in Columbus with James L. Rohweder of Toledo elected as new president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State Association of Dyers and Cleaners
James L. Rohweder
Toledo
Death of War Secretary Robert Lansing Shocks Nation
Washington reports the death of Robert Lansing former secretary of state. He died late yesterday from heart trouble after a period of illness and had steered U S diplomacy 1915 to 1920. Coolidge sent condolences and tributes noted his impact on war and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Robert Lansing
Wilson
Lansing
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Orlando
Henry White
General Bliss
Paris
Coolidge
Germany
United States
Toupees Win Ohio University Freshman Office Sweep
The Toupees, a campus group at Ohio University, swept freshman class offices over the Wigs this morning. President Marion Carr led the ticket with 265 votes for the Wig rival, while Malin Marsh and Wilda Knight secured the top posts for the Toupees with 302 and 297 votes respectively. Treasurer Wiston Weisman led the Toupees to 313 votes, defeating Harry Wetzel in the Wig slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toupees
Ohio University
Wigs
Marion Carr
Toupee
Holmes Beckwith
Wig
Malin Marsh
William Myers
Wilda Knight
George Stoney
Wiston Weisman
Harry Wetzel
Straton challenges Maryland’s Ritchie in men only talk
Dr John Roach Straton pastor of Calvary Baptist Church New York challenged Governor Ritchie of Maryland to debate Alfred E Smith on moral integrity. In a men only address before about 6000 attendees Straton denounced Smiths lawless spirit and New York crime conditions while referencing Bishop Cannon Mabel Willebrandt and Straton urged a response to Monday night remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U.R
John Roach Straton
Calvary Baptist Church
New York City
Ritchie
Maryland
Alfred ©. Smith
Straton
New York
Smith
Bishop Cannon
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
Smith Address Is High Spot on Radio
The Newark campaign address of Gov. Alfred E. Smith at 9 p.m. tops tonight's political broadcasts. Borah speaks on NBC at 8 p.m. from Baltimore, then John W. Davis airs a Democratic support talk. Dr. Daniel A. Poling will broadcast a Hoover speech on Columbia network at 8:30 p.m. Eastern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred E. Smith
Newark
Baltimore
William FE. Borah
Smith
NBC
John W. Davis
Daniel A. Poling
Marble Collegiate Church
The
Christian Endeavor Society
Hoover
Columbia System
Negroes Confess To Man's Murder In Hickman
Four Black men confessed to killing Dee Plant, 29, with an ax in his commissary tent near Hickman, Kentucky. They admitted stealing money used for a craps game and named Cleveland Allen of Sheffield Alabama as the ax wielder after initial denials. The group was moved to Paducah for safety against a mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
U.P
Dee Plant
Plant
Paducah
Cleveland Allen
Sheffield
Ala
Hoover AWAIT WEP Twin End by Gov Smith
Hoover and his Republican board map final wind up plans as Alfred E. Smith clinics in the East. Borah Hughes lead the attack on Smith on prohibition while Hoover stays out of direct debate, pushing prosperity as the core theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Gov. Smith
Washington
U.P
Herbert Hoover
Republican Board of Strategy
Alfred Bb. Smith
West
East
Borah
Idaho
Charles Evans Hughes
Smith
Hughes
New York
Governor Smith Ends Campaign Sprint With Final NYC Rally
Governor Alfred K. Smith begins the last leg of his presidential bid, setting aside routine duties and delivering a final barrage of speeches in New Jersey and New York. He returns to his usual Friday and Saturday rally pattern, with a Monday night radio brief and East Side ankle to mingle with old friends before election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred K. Smith
Newark
N. J
Herbert Hoover
Baltimore
Brooklyn Academy of Music
Long distance visitors attend Pomeroy home-coming
Two travelers arrive for the home-coming and bridge celebration in Pomeroy. Mrs Agnes McQuigg and her granddaughter Miss Agnes McQuigg from Los Angeles are among the farthest attendees and compete for a prize for greatest distance. Miss McQuigg arrived yesterday and Mrs McQuigey today after a stop in Columbus for a Salt and Cedar Club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Agnes McQuigg
Los Angeles
Calif
Columbus
Salt and Cinder Club
American boy Terhune stirs German gratitude over Zeppelin return
In Friedrichshafen Germans celebrate the Graf Zeppelin's round trip to America and an American youth Terhune, 19, who stowed away aboard, draws praise. Officials discuss his status and a possible minimal fine of 20 marks as talks with the American consul proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedrichschafen
Germany
U.R
America
Terhune
Mago Eckener
Clarence
Quintenz
Friedrichshafen
Stuttgart
Appreciation and Encouragement for Early Voting
The remarks focus on expressing gratitude to friends and urging everyone to vote early the following day, encouraging civic participation and collective action.
Superintendent of Infirmary Is Free
Harry Shellenbarger former superintendent of the Knox County Infirmary Mt Vernon has renewed his bid for freedom. As Sheriff Co G Stream and Shellenbarger neared the State Penitentiary a officer served a writ of habeas corpus on the sheriff freeing Shellenbarger temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Harry Shellenbarger
Knox County
Mt. Vernon
Co. G. Stream
Shellenbarger
State Penitentiary
Woman Burns Limbs in Police Station Furnace Test of Love
Miss Frieda Knaak, 29, a Sunday school teacher, says she burned her arms and legs to prove love for Charles Hitchcock, a married Lake Bluff police officer. She was found naked in the furnace room with injuries. doctors fear amputation. Police note possible self harm or assault and reference a prior similar case from 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hiehtz
United Press
Lake Bluff
Lil
Tfrieda Knaak
Miss Knaak
Chicago
Charles W. Hitchock
Lake Bluff furnace mystery echoes past case
In Columbus on October 31, reports recalled the Lake Bluff furnace blaze and an unsolved case, linking it to the Sheats investigation. Local officials and residents await new leads as authorities review archival materials from the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Lake Bluff
Lit
Salvation Army Aids Stranded Families
Two families stranded near Athens due to car trouble find aid from the Salvation Army. The Gatzon Martins of Cincinnati and the James O’Brien family of Middletown were helped after repairs, hotel meals, and a supplied fund to continue to Middletown. Captain Benton arranged lodging and covered costs totaling 18.50 dollars for the car release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Middletown
Salvation Army
Gatzon Martin
Cincinnnati
James O’brien
Parkersburg
Canaanville
McCune
Martins
Elk Hotel
Hallowe'en Carnival Sparks Ghosts and Traditions
Night of Kiwanis Halloween Carnival fills town with festive lore and ancient superstitions. The article explains origins from Roman, Druidic, and Christian roots and shares love divination games like apple paring and nuts to reveal future spouses. It notes regional customs in Wales Ireland and Scotland and the enduring belief in spirits and lovers’ signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe’en
Wales
Ireland
Scotland
Rousey Divorce Trial Seeks Custody and Alimony
In Athens County Common Pleas Court the divorce suit of Dr Schuyler C Rousey and Katharine Calkins Rousey of Lockland moves on over custody of three children and temporary alimony. Cross petitions allege fault and raise paternity questions as the hearing extends past September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler C. Rousey
Katherine Calkins Rousey
Lockland
No.w
Athens County
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Dr. Rousey
L. G. Worstell
Common Pleas Court
Alcom
Cincinnati
Harry W. Wernke
Hamilton County
Ralston Russell
Pomeroy
Rousey
Three mill levy renewal urged for Athens County districts
Alexander Amesville Village Bondale Luhrig and Rome school districts vote in November on renewing a three mill levy to continue state aid eligibility. Superintendent H R McVay says without bond indebtedness districts still owe nine and a half mills to qualify, eight for current expenses and one and a half for bonds and interest. State aid sustains schools with small tax lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Amesville Village
Carbondale
Luhrig
Rome
Athens County
H. R. McVay
McVay
Republican Women Urge Straight Ticket in County Sheriff Race
Mrs Wilma Sinclair LeVan urged a straight Republican ticket at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. She praised Myers Y Cooper for governor, Herbert Hoover, and stressed electing a capable sheriff to protect taxpayers. F W Bush warned against violence amid local election tensions ahead of next Tuesday’s vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Mia
Lev
Judge Day
Jo Geiger
Herbert Hoover
LeVan
Hoover
F. W. Bush
Athens
Messenger
Mr. Bush
Athens County
Bush
Graf Zeppelin sighted near Bay of Biscay by British steamer
The British steamer Boulderpool reported to Valentia Wireless Station that at 10 50 a m Greenwich Time she sighted the Graf Zeppelin off the Bay of Biscay. The message was relayed today, noting the time in EST and GMT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
U.P
Boulderpool
Valentia
Bay of Biscay
Laundry and housecleaning methods for best results
Practical guidance on laundering and cleaning routines aiming for efficient results. Focuses on materials, methods, and easy steps to improve household upkeep.
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Harold Bigham
Freda Bigham
Dale Roy Bigham
Cuyahoga
Cooper
Last of Pyle
Hoover Meeting
AL Smith
Ritchey
Board of Strategy
New Yorker
Thomas L. Stokes
EER
Eckener
Addie Sheatsley
C. V. Sheatsley
Sheatsley
Bexley
Clarence Sheatsley
John Violet
Mona
Saman
Ntaire
Zepelin
TRE Athens ME
Stotasie J. Haskin
Athens Messenger Information
Washington, D
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