Lightning Burns Multiple Athens County Barns In Storm
A Tuesday night electrical storm destroyed three Athens County barns and contents with about 15000 dollars in losses. E L Wilson near New Marshfield faced the heaviest loss around 10000 dollars for a barn silo granary corn crib and hog shed. Neighbors helped save machinery and grain while 25 tons of hay burned. H A Reeder near Union saw his barn burn six hours after remodeling. Austin Cone near Strouds Run lost about 1000 dollars to fire from lightning. An inch of rain fell as temperatures topped 95 degrees.
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Athens County
E. L. Wilson
New Marshfield
John Frost
Wilson Barn
H. A. Reeder
Union
Austin Cone
Stroud
E. V. Wolfe
Federal Weather Bureau
the Plains
Convicts Escape from State Penitentiary Brick Plant
Two prisoners escaped from the Junction City State Penitentiary brick plant after binding a guard and threatening to shoot him. The men fled in a car owned by Howard Ginsler, chief engineer at the plant. names were not immediately available.
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Columbus
U.R
State Penitentiary
Junction City
Howard Ginsler
Township trustees duties explained by Ohio official at courthouse
J. R. Thomas of Hayesville, president of the Ohio State Township Trustees Association, will speak at 7:30 tonight at the Athens County Courthouse. C. F. Moore, secretary of the Athens County Township Trustees Association, announced the talk.
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J. R. Thomas
Hayesville
Ashland County
Ohio State Township Trustees Association
Athens County
C. F. Moore
Athens County Township Trustees Association
Booklet on Desserts Offered by The Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger publishes a dessert booklet featuring an authentic plum pudding recipe by Miss Frances George Knowles s oster of London England. The booklet includes many hostess favorites and is available to readers for a nominal cost plus six cents postage. Include the coupon with orders.
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Frances George Knowless‘oster
London
England
Athens Daily Messenger
Great Wars Bring Changes and Criticism by Arthur Brisbane
Article notes that wars bring shifts in society and power, with commentary on President criticism and evolving sermons. Mentions themes of magic words and treasure as symbolic elements in public discourse.
British bankers call for trade unity after war
After a great war, 116 British bankers and manufacturers urge Britain to maintain trade and resist protection and retaliation. Another group favors free trade within the empire and protection against outside competition.
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Great Britain
Doctor Butler Urges Tolerance for Russia’s Experiment
Doctor Butler of Columbia University argues in favor of tolerance toward Russia's colossal government experiment, stating the country will proceed with or without American restraint and labeling him a shrewd conservative.
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Doctor Butler
Columbia University
Russia
Social justice rethink urged to meet Soviet challenge
Doctor Butler argues a new social concept is needed to counter Russia. He says humanity must reconsider fundamental social justice and notes the Soviet leadership aims to reward workers while expanding their own vast fortunes and power.
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Russia
Doctor Butler
Stalin
Miner Injured In Explosion At Mine No. 255
Sam Dunnett of this city suffered a fractured jaw and multiple cuts after dynamite exploded in Mine No. 255 shortly after noon Tuesday. He and John Baird were in a rock entry when the accident occurred. Dunnett was unconscious for about 30 minutes, treated by Dr. Crawford, then taken to Grant Hospital in Columbus, with Mrs. Dunnett at his side.
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Glouster
Sam Dunnett
Dunnett
John Baird
Jacksonville
Crawford
E. F. Carpenter
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Grocer Fracasso Robbed, $600 Stolen in Columbus Hold Up
Guy Fracasso, grocer, was held up by two bandits who robbed him of $600 as he drove his truck into a Columbus garage late last night. Two suspects fled the scene, and police sought clues including witnesses and the vehicle description.
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Columbus
U.pr
Guy Fracasso
United States Balloon Wins Bennett Race in 550 Mile Flight
Ward T. Van Orman piloted the Goodyear VIII to win the Nineteenth Gordon Bennett International Race landing in Canton Junction Canton Massachusetts about 550 miles from Cleveland where the race began. Belgium's Belgica and other entries finished with shorter distances as officials prepare final tallies. The victory brings the United States closer to permanent possession of the Gordon Bennett Trophy with another American win next year likely to seal the prize.
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Cleveland
U.P
Ward T- van Orman
America
van Orman
Canton Junction
Canton
Mass
Belgica
Ernest de Muyter
Adams
Detroit
E. J. Hill
Arthur Schlosser
Albany
N. Y
Pierre Fishbach
Beamsville
Ont
Albert Boitard
Jean Herbe
Gordon Bennett
de Muyter
National Aeronautical Association
Washington
United States
Booths Discrimination Probe Sought at State Fair
Miss Anne Parrott acting secretary of the Columbus branch of the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform asks Governor Cooper to initiate an official investigation of alleged discrimination in booth rentals at the State Fair. The governor will consider the request and likely issue a statement later.
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Columbus
U.P
Cooper
Anne Parrott
Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Reform
Mayor Walker served in slander suit at welcome
Mayor James J. Walker faced a $225,000 slander suit just before greeting Capt. Wolfgang von Gronau and his crew arriving on a Dornier-Wal aircraft. The former city marshal alleged graft charges against the mayor, calling the action discourteous to New York and Germany.
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James J. Walker
Center
New York
Germany
Wolfgang von Gronau
Fifteen Skeletons Found in Mound Near Thornville
Newark curio hunter J. L. Loughman reports 15 skeletons unearthed in a Thornville area mound on Mrs. John Redding's farm. He says burial dates exceed 3,900 years, notes crushed jaws and a bone arrow, and cites double teeth as evidence of pre historic mound builder tribes. The find drew crowds, a cordoned site, and plans to notify the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society.
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Thornville
Newark
J. L. Loughman
Buillder
John Redding
Loughman
Thorn
Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society
Aminta Hooper Dies After Long Illness
Aminta Hooper dies at the Rushville home of Rev. and Mrs. Wilbur Stansbury after a long illness. Daughter of the late Clement Hooper of Bassett, she had lived with her sister in Rushville and had two brothers, Amsey Hooper and Add Hooper, and a sister Jane Graham. Funeral and burial will be in Rushville.
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Aminta Hooper
Wilbur Stansbury
Rushville
Nebraska
Miss Hooper
Clement Hooper
Bassetts
Stansbury
Amsey Hooper
City
Add Hooper
Blackburn Heights
Jane Graham
Mt. Vernon
Hearst Exiled From France Amid Paris Outcry
Paris papers crown headlines with Hearst expulsion from France while he trumpets remarks in London about being persona non grata. He said being a competent journalist and loyal American could make a man endure the situation without loss of sleep.
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Paris
U.P
France
William Rendolph Hearst
New York
Crs?s
Bellonte
Hearst
London
Athens County Commissioners Consider Road Closure Request
The Athens County Commissioners met at the Courthouse for a bi monthly session and handled routine business. A decision on closing the Bennett farm road through Ames and Canaan Townships was postponed to the next meeting.
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Athens County Commissioners
Bennett Farm
Ames
Canaan
Leguia and son moved to naval base prison in Lima
Former Peruvian president Augusto B. Leguia and his son Juan were transferred from the cruiser Grau to the naval base prison on San Lorenzo Island after over a week in custody. Lieut. Col. J J Beuno confirmed the transfer per military Junta instructions, reversing prior denials of the earlier move.
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Lima
Peru
U.R
Augusto B. Leguia
Juan
San Lorenzo Island
Grau
J. J. Beuno
Leguia
Athens Woman Dies Suddenly After Illness
Mrs Florence Poston Dupler 49 of North Lancaster Street died at her home after a cerebral hemorrhage Tuesday afternoon. She leaves husband C E Dupler mother A J Poston two sisters Carrie Bean and James Earich Athens and two brothers Sandford Poston Athens and Robert Poston Fostoria. Born in Canaan Township she belonged to Athens Methodist Church and worked 14 years in an Athens department store. Private funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday with burial in West Union Street Cemetery flowers omitted per relatives.
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Florence Poston Dupler
North
Lancaster Street
Dupler
Canaan Township
Athens Methodist Church
Athens
Weat Union Street
Dry agents urged to study Holmes in prohibition school
Washington reports 84 federal dry agents at the prohibition school hear supervisor Harry Dengler urge use of Sherlock Holmes and modern mysteries for investigative tips. He cites shadowing methods including three shadows and even children to observe suspects, stressing fairness and fearlessness in gathering facts.
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Washington
Prohibition
Harry M. Dengler
Dengler
Hoya
Prohibition Bureau
Dengier
Stores Open Thursday Afternoons in Athens
Athens retail stores will open Thursday afternoons starting this week. W B Drake president of the Athens Retail Merchants Association announced the change noting the summer custom of closing Thursday afternoons for employee benefit.
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Athens
W. B. Drake
Athens Retail Merchants Association
Republicans to Convene in Columbus September 11 12
The Republican State Convention will be held in Columbus on September 11 and 12, announced Edward D. Schorr new chairman of the Republican State Central Committee. Senator Simeon D. Fess will deliver the keynote and preside as temporary chairman. The Democratic convention date is not set.
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Columbus
U.P
Edward D. Schorr
Republican State Central Committee
Simeon D. Fess
Athens Man Michael Hearn Dies After Heart Attack
Michael Hearn, 73, longtime Athens resident, died at 45 West Union Street at 3 this morning after months of illness. Born in Zanesville in 1868, he moved to Athens in 1896 as an upholsterer at Athens State Hospital, where he served for decades and was a former city council member. He leaves five daughters: Margaret. Mrs. Co. Cornell. Mrs. W H Sanderson of Columbus. Mrs. W P Sanderson of Pittsburgh. and Mrs. W F Worbhair of Lima. Funeral at St Pauls Catholic Church Friday with burial in Zanewville.
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Michael Hearn
Athens
West
Union Street
Hearn
Zanesville
Athens State Hospital
Pogue to Attend Postmasters League Convention in Houston
Oscar Pogue, organizer and inaugural president of the National League of District Postmasters, will attend a Houston convention on Sept. 19 for the first time in 26 years. Now a Hillsboro newspaper man, he will describe the league's origin after his election in 1904 and dismissal from service.
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Oscar Pogue
National League of District
Houston
Tex
Pogue
Hillsboro
Hyde to call national drought conference after crop report
Secretary of Agriculture Hyde will convene a national drought conference after the September 10 crop report to assess damage from the record drought. He notes August rainfall was scant across Ohio, northern Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin and that relief plans depend on state credit agencies and local programs. West Virginia, Kentucky and Arkansas are reported as hardest hit.
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Washington
U.R
Hyde
Weather Bureau
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
West Virginia
Kentucky
Arkansas
Will Not Question Reformatory Heads
State Welfare Director Hal H. Griswold said he will not investigate charges against Mansfield State Reformatory management. He and State Finance Director Harry D. Silver support the move, calling the charges by Rep. L. A. Sittler a bid to embarrass the administration and the work of a disgruntled former employee.
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Columbus
U.P
Hal H. Griswold
Mansfield
Rep. L. A. Sittler
Plymouth
Harry D. Silver
Cooper
Silver
Griswold
Rey. Sittler
Pretzman, Noted Columbus Attorney, Dies in Michigan
Charles J. Pretzman, 63, prominent Columbus attorney, civic leader and Mason, died in Battle Creek, Michigan, following an operation. Relatives in Columbus were advised of his death.
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J. Pretzman
Columbus
Charles J. Pretzman
Battle Creek, Mich
Mail pilot injured in barn roof crash near Mercer
Charles Haas 27 a crack mail pilot for National Air Transport was slightly injured when his mail plane crashed through a barn roof near Mercer Pennsylvania today.
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Mercer
U.R
Charles Haas
National Air Transport
Here
Gas Range and Ford Vintage Sale Ad Touches Athens
Classified ad notes a gas range in good condition for 25 dollars and a 1929 Ford Tudor in extra good condition offered for 460 dollars in Nelsonville. Also mentions coal delivery to Athens at 2.50 per ton and a large front sleeping room with den and private telephone for rent.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Coste and Bellonte Complete First Paris to New York Flight
Capt. Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte landed at Curtiss Airport Valley Stream after a nonstop Paris to New York flight in six hours and eighteen minutes. They were greeted by a cheering crowd of about 10 000 as Lindbergh observed, and notable figures Jean Borotra and Georges Carpentier attended.
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New York
Cefistory
Dieudonne Coste
Maurice Betlonte
Atlantic
France
Lerinland
Paris
Curtiss Airport
Valley Stream
America
Coste
Bellonte
Lindbergh
Jonte
Hoover invites French aviators to White House lunch
President Hoover invites Cap Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte to a White House luncheon during the national celebration planned for their Texas return from the trans Atlantic flight.
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Washington
Ric
Hoover
Cap Dieudonne Coste
Maurice Bellonte
White House
Dallas
Texas
M E Leaders Meet Oxford Conference of MBE
Leaders of the M B E gathered in Oxford Ohio for the Ohie Conference. Discussions focused on laymen’s work in the modern church and the church’s role in shaping a new world.
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M. E
Oxford
Ohie
M. BE
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