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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1929
Page
1
County Traffic Officer Wilson Ator announced a county wide enforcement drive to curb speeding and habitual traffic violations. He said eight mile an hour school zone limits will be enforced and drivers of light cars will be arrested on first offense.
Tom Coury, proprietor of a local poolroom, was released at noon Wednesday after being arrested Tuesday on a charge of embezzlement. He previously bought $50 worth of battery leads from Edwards Storage and Battery in Tronton and owed $59. E. Abdella paid $10 toward the debt and Coury promised monthly payments until settled.
To aid day workers, the Athens County Clerk of Courts office will stay open until 5 30 PM Thursday Friday and Saturday afternoons. With the squirrel season opening Monday morning, licenses are being issued actively. Township clerks in the county also issue licenses.
A wiener roast gathered residents at Elmer McClanahan home with many attendees including Louise Seiple Mary Seiple Elsie Louise McClanahan Ellen Terrell Mary Terrell Agnes Terrell Mabel Dillinger Dorothy McClanahan Catherine Frost Alice Jean Frost Alice Robinson Vivian Hughes Joseph Robinson and others in attendance along with Elmer McClanahan and Mrs Myrta McClanahan.
Arthur Brisbane reviews evolving political facets and public sentiment, reflecting on leadership, party dynamics, and ongoing debates shaping policy directions and voter perceptions. He emphasizes timely issues and the impact of public discourse on governance.
Statisticians project 1929 power use at ninety five billion kilowatt hours, replacing muscle labor with electricity boosting prosperity. The trans continental flying machine loss is a disaster yet lacks lasting impact on aviation’s future. In the same week a sea disaster killed eight and 200 were lost at sea, but passengers continue sea travel.
A pilot misjudged height in fog and collided with a mountain side. Some suggest he turned west seeking to reach a landing field, unaware he had passed the mountain range.
A fragment recalls pilots who perished while flying and notes their courage and selflessness in risking safety for the craft, continuing the tribute on another page.
Washington Street will be opened to traffic by Saturday after completion of curbs, new foundation work, brick laying, and a new storm sewer. City Service Director G. C. Romine cited material delays as the reason for the extended timeline and noted concrete sidewalks will follow in four locations.
H C Campbell of Ohio State University Dairy Department arrived in Athens Wednesday to begin dairy improvement work in Athens Gallia and Meigs Counties. All dairies in the counties will be visited and tests made of the milk of each cow.
North east Ohio Methodist Episcopal conference considers raising pensions for retired ministers from twenty to twenty five dollars per month per year of service. A fund of six hundred fifty thousand dollars is required to finance the increase.
The Athens County Board of Elections awarded the ballot printing contract for the November election to Athens Printing Company at $11.25 per thousand, beating Lawhead Press which bid $12.40 per thousand.
The Forestry Service shuts almost all Oregon national forests and most Washington forests as 3,500 firefighters battle widespread blazes. District forester K M Granger cites the most dangerous hazard in years with low humidity and poor visibility. Over 200 fires in Western Oregon keep 2,000+ men busy as attempts to locate fires falter. The closure lasts until general rain arrives.
Janet Gaynor a 22 year old moviemaker famous for Seventh Heaven will marry Lydell Peek 34 son of a San Francisco attorney in a ceremony today. Fellow actor Charles Farrell, Janet’s on screen partner, reportedly left to tend a sick friend as fans recall their shared rise to fame in the popular film.
An east bound Chicago freight train on the Erie Railroad derailed ten cars near Orangeville late yesterday. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated at $5,000.
The Senate adopted a Borah resolution authorizing an investigation into the activities of American shipbuilding companies at the 1927 Geneva Preparatory Disarmament Conference.
The merchant and yachtsman Sir Thomas Lipton is pictured on the Leviathan’s deck in New York, appearing with his familiar cap, goatee, polka dot tie, turned down collar, and his characteristic genial expression despite the passing years.
London confronts a prank by William F. Kenny of New York who sought a Western barber to compete with English hair-dressers. The press unites behind local barbers as they pledge to defend their craft against foreign intrusion and invite any rival to come and prove their skill at clipping, shaving, and styling.
Bept. 11. A man identified as Denver Mall, 30, near Ball school in Medford Township, was shot in the back at about 8 o clock last night by a concealed assailant. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital at Athena. A neighbor, Warren Landaker, 63, was arrested for questioning but denies involvement. A .82 caliber bullet was lodged near his kidneys and an X ray was taken to locate it. Hull, the alleged victim, was treated by Dr. A F E McCullough. No motive has been revealed.
In Youngstown a WPA water works filler machine, started by an eight year old after workers left, ran over and killed three year old Charles Delisio, son of Charles Delisio Sr. The incident occurred late yesterday.
Four years of rising activity in Glen Cove lead to the arrest of eight volunteer firemen on second and third degree arson charges. Police allege they set fires for thrill, including Pratt home, a landmark 11 room house, and attacks on Hall residence and Ledew Gate House. Accused are prominent locals with prior heroics noted.
In PORNVILLE the Stephenson family reunion at Athens County Fair Grounds drew many attendees. Officers from last year were re elected. Next year the event will return to the same venue on the second Sunday in September. In Columbus a grocery store owner J M Kennedy, 52, was found dead with a bullet wound and police investigate whether murder or suicide occurred.
Assistant Secretary MacCracken announced that the Commerce Department will withhold the investigation results into the City of San Francisco transport plane wreck unless current policy is changed.
Frank Gabriel of Carbondale was arrested this morning at his home on a charge of intoxication by Deputy Sheriffs Wilson Ator and Fred Heck. He was placed in the county jail to await arraignment before Magistrate Carl H. Porter Thursday morning.
Thad Ro Skeer also known as Jack Taylor wounded federal prisoner escaped from Deputy U S Marshal Silas B Overmyer in Toledo. Skeer and John G Gorham were bound over on 5000 bond each for violating the Dyer Stolen Auto Act. The escape occurred moments before a taxi outside the Federal Building, witnesses described the planted plan.
An Ohio expeditionary force of about 300 Sith Division veterans and family members left Columbus bound for Belgium France and World War I battlefields. They will dedicate Ohio funded war memorials before sailing from Montreal Friday and landing in Antwerp September 22 then proceeding to Brussels where King Albert will receive them.
Mysterious loss of MANSIFIULD secretary and treasurer V Marks from a steamer traveling from New York to Liverpool. Traveling companion CG King, president of the Otbo bass Company, reports the pair sailed Saturday for a European business tour. Marks, injured in a prior elevator shaft fall, has been in poor health. No further details given.
Richard Washburn Child asks Senator William E Borah to probe lobbies including church and pacific groups. The former ambassador to Italy criticizes alien propaganda dressed in pious garb and argues there is no path to naval parity, claiming the navy is hopelessly second or third class.
Washington report says the Agriculture Department will investigate the price disparity between Canadian wheat and Northwestern U S wheat after a request from the Federal Farm Board. The inquiry aims to identify causes behind the price gap and potential market impacts.
William E. Brock of Chattanooga has been appointed to the U S Senate to fill the vacancy created by the death of Senator L D Tyson. Lea Nashville publisher had been offered the post but declined.
A Messenger Classified ad lists a 157 acre Jerseyville area farm with buildings and a young orchard near a school, plus a modern six room house for rent on Grosvenor Street Athens. It also mentions livestock and furniture for sale and invites readers to place ads to reach thousands daily.
Tete B. McKinley the star fullback of Ohio University has been named athletic director of Athens High School. Harold Wise resigns after six years to coach at West High Columbus. Official confirmation from Dr. Bryan pending.
West Union reports Frank Carroll head of Adame County highway construction pleaded not guilty at arraignment on payroll padding. Judge Wl Blephepaon raised bond from 45000 to 10000. Bond posted and Carroll released. Discrepancies in accounts estimated near 15000.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee gave favorable reports on John W. Garrett of Baltimore for ambassador to Italy John Diekema of Michigan for minister to the Netherlands and George T. Summerlin of Louisiana for minister to Venezuela.
Ri-Royo Morris, 22, died in a hospital from wounds suffered when two men he tried to reprimand for remarks to his girlfriend shot him on Sunday in Toledo.
County health workers accompany a crippled child from Athens to the Children’s Hospital in Columbus for a Saturday clinic event. The drive aims to provide medical care and support for disabled youngsters in the region.
A publicized Taos death case grows murkier as A A Cummings claims Arthur Rockfort Manby faked death, fled to England, leaving decapitated body staged by a dog attack. Cummings cites discrepancies in timing and evidence, including a July letter and disputed skull size, amid past legal troubles and Manby’s rumored wealth.
The Athens Messenger offers readers a booklet on dress fitting. It explains planning and cutting to ensure proper fit for home made and ready made clothes, correcting common fitting errors, and adjusting necks shoulders sleeves and other parts. The Washington Information Bureau has a limited supply from expert authorities, available for four cents with postage and handling.
Marion Bean of Columbus was arrested Tuesday night on West Street in Athens by Patrolman How ard Gilson. Bean is to be arraigned at 7 p.m. Wednesday before Mayor E. C. Woodworth on a charge of intoxication.
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