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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1929

Page

12

Woman Driver in Fatal Crash Mistrial Witnesses Testify

In Los Angeles the trial of Mrs. Lois Pantages hears witnesses claim she was intoxicated and driving recklessly when her car struck Joe Rokumoto, a Japanese gardener. Contractor Harry Lederbrink and railroad machinist Cyril Holmes testified to zigzagging, traffic obstruction, and a final collision on Sunset Boulevard.

Los Angeles U.P Lois Pantages Joe Rokumoto Harry J Lederbrink Lederbrink Pantages James Costello Cyril Holmes Sunset Boulevard

Malfunction Delays Electrocution of Death Row Inmate

In Milledgeville Georgia on September 12 a faulty electric chair mechanism halted the execution of Malcolm Morrow. After ten minutes of adjustments witnesses watched as the switch finally sent current and Morrow was electrocuted.

State Prison Milledgeville, Ga U.P Malcolm Morrow Morrow

Evangeline Helen Cunningham Revealed to Heiress

Leonard Brent discloses Helen Page Nellin is Evangeline Helen Cunningham, daughter of Charles Nellin and heir to Cyril Cunningham. He hides no longer that her grandfather Cyrils wealth drives the plot and the two weigh love, duty, and a promised life.

Helen Page Leonard Brent Brent Charles Owens Nellin Cyril K. Cunningham Yonkers Nellin Desp Owens Helen Mexico United States Helen Pose Page Charles Charles Nellin Owen Cunningham Leonora Evangeline Helen, Cunningham Evangeline Ned Leonard Cyril Cunningham America Helen Pace

Radio Schedule Highlights A Day Of NBC WEAF Programs

The listing shows an all day radio lineup with Gene Ford and Glenn hosting noon, Hotel Gibson Orchestra at 12:30, Town and Country at 1:00, Livestock Reports, market updates, and baseball from Reds to Brooklyn. NBC WEAF and various networks present Organ Programs, Morning Devotion, Woman's Hour, and evenings including Vincent Lopez, Henry Thies Orchestra, and The Nation's All Night Party.

Dad Kershner YMCA Valentino Gene_ Ford Glenn Gibson Orchestra National Farm and Home Hour Reds Brooklyn Polly Nna Glad Girls Gene Ford Vincent Lopez Kylectioneers NBC Salon Group Hollingsworth Hall Henry Thies Gorne Melville Raveeese Orpheus Trio Nancy Harper Mansfield Gazette Hotel Gibson National Farm and Home Out Redland Eld Cincinnati Pacific Symphony Woman's Radio Club Donhallrose Trio al Quiet Stu Anna Triadors Tnbc Quakers Radivette Hotel Gibson Orchestra Crosley Novelty Orchestra Poly and

Peterson's Ointment Promises Eczema Relief and Guarantee

A Buffalo testimonial touts Peterson's Ointment as a powerful remedy for eczema and skin ailments. The proprietor claims widespread endorsements and guarantees a full refund if customers are not satisfied, citing durability of healing and nationwide druggist backing.

Court House Guardships and Estates Named in Bondings

Jane Sayers appointed guardian of Byron Clair Owen and Jessie Sayers with a $6000 bond. J Owen Tryon and A L Tryon as sureties. Henry Bodkins appointed guardian of Francia Kart Bodkins with a $3600 bond and Castor Bobo G L Stout as sureties. Mary K E Hope executrix filed inventory and appraisal of John T Hope estate.

Jane Sayers Byron Clair Owen Jessie Sayers J. Owen Tryon A. L. Tryon Henry Bodkins Francia Kart Bodkins Hte Castor Bobo G. L. Stout Mary KE. Hope John T. Hope

Wiener Roast Held by Local Youth Crowd

A Wiener roast took place at Elmer McClanahan home with many attendees listed by name. Local youths and families including the McClanahans and Robinsons gathered for the event.

Elmer McClanahan Louise Mary Seiple Elsie Louise McClanahan Ellen Mary Agnes Terrell Mabel Dillinger Dorothy Lois McClanahan Catherine Alice Jean Frost Alice Robinson Vivian Hughes Margaret Martha Josephine Robinson Robert Jackson Ivan Brown William Farrell Gerald Terrell Elmer Sams Jess Coss Oscar Perry George Powell John Swing Bryan Sams Hubert McCutcheon Leon Hughes Robert Hawk Dean Patterson Charles Dillinger Dana William McClanahan Roscoe Frost Arthur McCoy Howard Dawson Veaurie Hughes James Carsey Joseph Robinson R. D. Hughes Elton Frost Myrta McClanahan

Last Hope To Live Is With Governor

Walter Wilmot and Millard Morrison of Elizabeth New Jersey face execution for the murder of Frank Bowden a tunneling station operator at Lens Creek West Virginia. Gov William Conley holds the last hope for clemency as the September 13 date nears. The piece notes a $5000 bounty or reward as part of the report.

Charleston W. Va Walter Kk Wilmot William Conley Millard F. Morrison Elizabeth N. J Frank Bowden Lens Creek

How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat and Gained Vigor

An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as the easy fat loss solution. It claims a half teaspoon daily in hot water will shed fat in three weeks, boost energy, clear skin, and sharpen the mind, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The message urges purchase from McKee Drug Company or any druggist.

McKee Drug Company America

Messenger Pattern Department A Simple Yet Attractive Design

A dress pattern offers a morning frock or business style with a V neck squared by a vestee, deep plastron, rolled collar, bishop sleeves, and trim pockets. Uses crepe cotton or wool blends. cut in sizes 34 to 46. 38 inch size requires 4 1/2 yards of 32 inch material. pattern mailed for one shilling.

Gardener and Five Children Involved in Car Incident

A fragmented report notes a little sedan breaking apart and five children flying onto the pavement, with inspector Holmes commenting on the scene. The readable text records a gardener as a central figure and hints at injuries or danger while detailing the accident sequence.

Holmes

Appeal in Common Pleas over Krieger case for necessaries

Common Pleas Court records an appeal from a judgment in favor of LD Radcliff against Earl C Krieger for $16.40 and costs. Also, in the partition suit Della Dennison against Daniel Smith et al, sale was confirmed and a deed and distribution ordered.

E. Hedges LD. Radcliff Earl C. Krieger Della Dennison Daniel Smith

McCoy's Tablets Offer Quick Weight Gain Claim

Advertises McCoy's Tablets as a simple inexpensive weight gain solution for underweight men and women. Promises hollow necks and chests fill out in weeks with no risk to buyer, backed by a full money back guarantee if 4 boxes do not yield at least 4 pounds and complete satisfaction.

McCoy

Early Medical Practice Leads to a Popular Laxative

In 1875 a devoted family doctor sought a better remedy than harsh purges. He created a widely used laxative from herbs and pure ingredients that delights children with its taste and suits older people. It stimulates bowel action without griping or forming a habit.

Giant Bamboo Stem Can Grow A Foot Daily

A historical note states that bamboo stems may increase a foot in a single day, illustrating remarkable plant growth. In another item forgery losses from 1925 were estimated at 200 million dollars, reflecting severe financial impact of fraud.

Woman’s hotel tour ends in $3255 theft

A woman who volunteered to show a Cincinnati hotel in the West End pocketed $3255 from a man identifying himself as Carl Haas of Marion Ohio. Police were alerted to the incident.

Cincinnati U.pm West-End Carl Haas Marion, O

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