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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1928

Page

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Bettty Haywood shot as liquor squad members held

In Lorain Ohio Betty Haywood 22 lay in a hospital with a bullet in her head after a private car was fired upon by three men. Mayor Standen's liquor squad members Frank Klady Louis Cicco and Walter Knitter were jailed as authorities investigate the shooting and the conduct of the squad. Haywood said his wife warned the trio that they were hold up men and fled with his daughter and others aboard.

Lorain U.P Betty Haywood J. C. Standen Richard Haywood Haywoods Elyria Frank Klady Louis Cicco Walter Knitter George Carson Haywood Carson Cheo Klady Knitter Cieco Cicco Miss Haywood Theodore Walker Standen R. A. Stack

Train schedule changes take effect on Baltimore and Ohio

Revisions to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad timetable begin Sunday September 30. East bound trains from Athens include No. 4 at 6 48 p m No 22 at 2 38 a m and No 12 at 1 14 p m. West bound No 21 leaves at 4 14 a m.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Athens

Polly Lauder Travels With Stranger’s Attire Aboard

Mary Josephine Polly Lauder fiancee of Gene Tunney sailed on the Saturnia with a suitcase containing a strange man’s evening clothes. The unusual collection accompanied her luggage as the ship departed New York.

New York U.R Mary Josephine Polly” Lauder Gene Tunney

Who's Who In the Movies Overview and History

A glimpse into the movie industry covers film history and production processes as well as distribution systems. It notes industry growth and includes references to star profiles and entertainment features in a historic context.

Indust Tod ‘Entetanins LY Paper

Logan Chosen as Next Ohio Knights of Pythias Convention Site

The Ohio Grand Lodge wrapped its annual meeting in Cleveland selecting Logan Ohio as next year’s convention site, with Toledo having bid. James J. Dunn of Cleveland was installed grand chancellor succeeding Charles B. Root. Dunn was honored at a joint Pythian reception, and Fred E. Brumel of Cleveland was endorsed for supreme vice chancellor with the national vote next year.

Logan Toledo Ohio Knights of Pythias Lodge James J. Dunn Cleveland Fred E. Brumel Ohio Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias Logan, O Ohio Grand Lodge Charles BE. Root Newark Dunn J Pythian ‘Knights Pythian Cleveland Atttorney Supreme Lodge

Son of President Involved in Car Crash at New Haven Crossing

John Coolidge son of President Calvin Coolidge was riding in Governor Trumbull’s car when another vehicle struck them in New Haven. Both occupants of the other car, Wilfred Veno and his mother Mary Veno, were fatally injured or seriously hurt. Police questioned the trio at the scene. a preliminary investigation with subpoenas was planned.

New Haven Conn Calvin Coolidge John Trumbull Wilfred Veno Mary Veno Veno John Coolidge James Corrigan William Cunningham

Promises Smith Will Strictly Enforce Prohibition

Franklin D Roosevelt told 6000 Georgia voters in Atlanta that Governor Alfred E Smith would enforce dry laws to satisfy Anti-Saloon League officials if elected. He said bootleggers preachers and WCTU members oppose the Democratic nominee and align with Republican loyalist Ben Davis who is identified as a Negro.

Atlanta Franklin D. Roosevelt Georgia Alfred E. Smith Anti-Saloon League Roosevelt Smith White’ S Coolidge Ben Davis Davis

Buchtel Parents Plan Organizing Meeting for PTA

In Buchtel a meeting to organize a Parent-Teacher Association will be held at the Opera House at 7 o clock Friday evening. Mrs B H Bing of Athens will assist the effort and delegates will be sent to the State PTA Convention in Athens October 3 5 with nationally known speakers on the program. All Buchtel parents are urged to attend.

Buchtel Opera House H. Bing Athens

Train kills woman at crossing in Youngstown

An unidentified woman, aged 25 to 30, died after being struck by an Erie passenger train at a crossing in Youngstown. Police report she began crossing before gates lowered while awaiting a west bound freight, then was hit by a fast coast bound passenger train.

Youngstown Erie

Athens County Teachers Prepare for Institute and PTA Banquet

Athens County teachers and principals are invited to the state Portal meeting and banquet next week. Schools will dismiss Thursday and Friday to allow attendance at the PTA program. The Athens County Teacher's Institute is set for Friday October 6 at 9:30 a.m. in the County Courthouse with remarks by John L. Clifton George Morris and L. F. Miller. Elections for institute president and secretary will occur alongside dispatch of delegates to the Southeastern and Ohio State Teachers' Association.

Athens County C. C. Bird State Portal Teacher Association Parent, Teacher Association H. R. McVay Athens County Teacher's Institute Athens County Court House McVay Southeastern Ohio 8S. H. Bing John L. Clifton George M. Morris L. F. Miller Athens County Institute Southeastern Ohio State Teachers’ Association Lucy Belle Evans

National Guard to Quit Florida Relief Effort

National Guard units began gradual restoration of control in hurricane stricken Florida areas to civic authorities. Coast guardsmen aiding relief returned to stations. West Palm Beach officials targeted profiteering in rentals food and clothing with emergency measures passed. Red Cross relief continued as rains abated and roads opened. Trucks delivered food clothing and tents.

West Palm Beach Fila U.P. —National Guard Florida Red Cross Lake Okeechobee

Borah Attacks Smith and Raskob Over Eighteenth Amendment

Senator William E. Borah of Idaho pressed his campaign for the Republican National Ticket at a convention hall. He assailed Governor Alfred E. Smith and John Raskob, calling the Eighteenth Amendment a damning affliction and ridiculing Smith's enforcement stance while defending immigration laws and criticizing Tammany Hall as Burr-era corruption.

Kansas City U.R William E. Borah Idaho Charles Curtis Alfred E. Smith John Raskob Democratic National Committee Borah Smith United States Prohibition Tammany Hall Dity New York Aaron Burr Alexander Hamilton Tammany

Vacation Farm Prison Claim Emerges in Ransom Case

Assistant State's Attorneys Hoffman and Mueller disclosed evidence that a farm near Chicago sheltered Billy Ranieri for 13 days and functioned as a prison for at least ten other boys held for ransom by a Mafia extortion ring. A paroled convict, Angelo Demelec, testified the boys were kept there under the guise of vacations.

Chicago U.P Samuel Hoffman Charles J. Mueller Billy Ranieri Hoffman Mueller Angelo Demelec jJoliet Will County

Raids At Bat's Nest Uncover Large Still In Logan

Federal state and county officers raided the Bat's Nest near Jobs in Logan Tuesday night. They reported finding a seventy five gallon still five barrels of mash and two cases of beer. Owners were absent during the raid.

Logan

Myers Resigns as Ohio University Director for Connecticut Post

Dr. Alonzo F. Myers resigns as Director of Teachers Training at Ohio University and principal of the Rufus Putnam Training School to join Connecticut as State Director of Teachers Training. He will also direct a Yale summer program, with duties across four state colleges, effective by November 1.

Connecticut Alonzo F. Myers Ohio University Rufus Putnam E. B. Bryan Myers Dr. Myers President Street School of Music West Union Street Athens the Plains Bryan T. C. McCracken College of Education

W. C. T. U. Convention Opens at Athens Church

The W. C. T. U. convention opened at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Athens with delegates welcomed by Mrs Jennie Triipp and responses from Mrs Laura Spencer. Reports from unions and officers followed, led by Mrs Lillian Burt from Columbus and with musical interludes by Athens Ladies’ Quartette. Elections of officers were planned for the late afternoon.

First Methodist Episcopal Church W. W. Leadbetter Glouster Union Jennie Triipp Athens Union Laura Spencer Nelsonville Union A. O. Sloane Lucille Linscott Amesville Union Arthur Hunter Athens Lucille Ligscott Lillian Burt Columbus Burt Tette

Willebrandt Campaign Speeches Tied to Bureau Authority

Mrs Mabel Willebrandt assistant United States Attorney General travels back to Washington with full authority from the Republican Speakers Bureau to campaign for Herbert Hoover. She denying freelance role cites Governor Smith as source of campaign issues.

Chicago U.R Mabel Willebrandt United States Washington Herbert Hoover Alfred E. Smith Willebrandt Smith Speakers’ Bureau U.P Inter-Campaign Council Hubert Work Republican National Committee Franklin Fort George Moses New York

Driver escapes unhurt after Grosvenor crossing train crash

Elza McGraner of The Plains drove onto tracks at the Grosvenor crossing noon Tuesday. The car was wrecked but McGraner crawled free as a slow-moving train stopped. A passing motorist took him home.

Grosvenor Crossing Elza McGraner the Plains McGraner Mr. McGraner Plains

Local Music Hall Audition Judges Named Tonight

Judges for the 7 o'clock local audition at Music Hall were announced by Miss Joy Cutler. The panel includes Mrs Alma Tompkins Miss Melvin Danielson director of Public School Music at Ohio University and Prof C D Giauque. Six entrants have filed. one boy and one girl will advance to the Southern Ohio audition in Columbus October 19. Contestants may broadcast from radio station WAIU. Only contestants judges local committee and those with arrangements will attend.

Music Hall Joy Cutler Alma Tompkins Melvin Danielson Public School Ohio University C. D. Giauque Miss Cutler Southern Ohio Columbus WAIU

Smith Campaign Reveals Source of New Whisper

Democratic managers disclose an accusation reportedly from Lois Pinney Clark alleging Alfred E. Smith appeared intoxicated at a boys camp. Clark would name her source only to a joint Democrat Republican investigating committee.

New York Wa.r Alfred BE. Smith Lois Pinney Clark Brooklyn Women's Constitutional Hoover- Curtis Brooklyn Smith Democratic Committee Miss Clark New York State East Side Belle Moskowitz Ida B. S. Woodruff Brooklyn Committee

Kidnapping Amid Kenosha Strike Goes Unfolding

Harold Henderson, a knitting mill employee, was kidnapped near Kenosha, Wisconsin, as a strike at Allen A. Knitting Mills entered its sixth month. Marie and Olga Henderson witnessed the abduction after a struggle that left Marie wounded by a gun hit. Police believe the act is part of a violent flare against workers.

Kenosha Wis U.R Harold Henderson Henderson Marie Olga Marie Henderson Allen A. Knitting Mills

Red Cross Maintains $5 Million Hurricane Relief Request

Washington Sept 27 The American Red Cross will stand on its original request for 5 000 000 to care for the injured and homeless and for rehabilitation work in hurricane areas of Florida and Porto Rico Ten more Durees will be sent to Porto Rico from New York Saturday to assist in the sanitation program launched by disaster relief director Henry Allen Akesy

Washington U.R American Red Cross Florida Porto Rico New York Henry Allen Akesy

Grand Jury Returns 16 True Bills in County Indictments

Pomeroy reports the Grand Jury found 16 true bills after examining witnesses. Indictments include impersonating an officer and assault with intent to rob three men tied to a Athens Pomeroy highway hold up, plus charges against others for shooting with intent to kill and abuse of minors. Jury urges competitive bidding for supplies and cautions on county spending.

Pomeroy PY Lewis Latton Leroy H William Phillips Athens-Pomeroy Newark John M. Black George Kettle Jesse Wiley White Bart Wise Theodore Whitting

World Wheat Crop Increase Predicted

The London Grain Seed and Oil Reporter predicted a rise in the world wheat crop for 1928-1929. The report pegs the total at 643,000 quarters, up from 529,904,000 in the prior season.

London U.R London Grain Seed and Oil Reporter

Farmer Albert Fox Died After Horse Kick

Albert Fox aged 46 a farmer near Eden was fatally injured when kicked by a horse dying shortly after from a broken neck authorities said in Bryan on September 27.

Bryan A.r—Albert Fox Northeast of Eden

Lost Paint Shipment Mystifies Middleport Resident

Middleport on September 27 reports Taylor Grogan lost seventy five pounds of paint from his truck after a quick detour near Locust. He retraced the route within minutes but could recover only part of the consignment.

Middleport Taylor Grogan Lincoln and Pearl Streets Locust

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Special Police Mrs. Coolidge Wreck AL Smith Anti- Saloon League P. T. A. Sessions National Guard Oklahoma Department of the American Legion Rey Hoffman Oklahoma City Oklahoma Legion San Antonio Legion France Censors Port Clinton Ohio Angola Indiana) Normal School Columbia University Athens Church Horace Mann Hoover New Whisper Meigs County
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