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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1929

Page

5

Society and Personal Mention in Athens This Week

Mrs. Fred Beverage hosted the Deborah Class at 11 Van Verhhees Street with 32 members and visitors. Social hour refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants. Various locals were mentioned visiting or traveling, with club meetings and upcoming rallies noted.

Fred Beverage van Verhhees Street Deborah The Christian Church Guy Fierce W. D. Robinson Harry Paulding E. L. Church Arry Jacoby Harvey Person J. F. Robinson Neal Heise

Religious fanatic shoots and kills brother in Brewster

In Canton on September 27, Smith H Cunningham 38 of Brewster killed his brother John 46 a building contractor after claiming religious justification from Deuteronomy. He threatened their father and deputies, was captured, and jailed after admitting the shooting. He had previously undergone an insanity hearing and recently sought to start his own denomination.

Canton Smith H. Cunningham Brewster John Cunningham Cunningham Smith B. Cunningham John McPeak George Thorn

Keep-Law League Aims to Teach Obedience to Laws

Plans for a Keep-Law League to teach law observance from the mother's knee were presented at the American War Mothers convention in Louisville by Mrs. Mary Bennett Little of Wadesboro North Carolina chairing the prisons committee. The proposal calls for chapters in every school, badges and grade cards for adherence to school home state and national laws.

Louisville Mary Bennett Little Wadesboro N. C

Baby in crib stabbed to death in Mansfield home

Lena Spitaleani, 18 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spitaleani, was found stabbed in her crib as parents were away at their grocery store. Sister Theresa, 19, discovered the body. Authorities think a feud may have sparked the murder. no weapon was found. The family, regarded as prominent Italians in the city, claims no known enemies.

Mansfield A.R Lena Spitaleani Joseph Spitaleani Theresa

Motorists urged to park efficiently to save space

A. E. Whaley of the South East Ohio Motor Club affiliated with the AAA urges motorists to back into parking spots to use less space on crowded streets. He notes that oversized space use annoys others and that increasing car registrations make parking harder, especially in business districts.

A. E. Whaley South East Ohio Motor Club American Automobile Association Whaley A.A.A Ben

Son of Grant Dies in Sleep at California Lodge

Ulysses Simpson Grant Jr., eldest son of the late General Ulysses S. Grant, died in his sleep at Sandberg Lodge 170 miles north of Los Angeles. He served as his father’s secretary during the final White House years, later practiced law, and held Republican posts including delegate at large to the 1896 and 1900 conventions and presidential elector at large in 1904 and 1908. Born July 22, 1852 in Bethel Ohio, he had lived in New York after the Grant administration.

San Diego Calif Ulysses Simpson Grant Jr Ulysses Grant Sandberg Lodge Los Angeles Edmund King White House California New York Bethel Ohio Panama

Senators Back Tax Amendment in Ohio Vote

Ohio's two U S Senators endorsed the proposed classification tax amendment to be voted on in November. Senator Burton praised the amendment as fairer, while Senator Fess argued the present burden overtaxes farmers and urged broader property taxation.

Columbus Ohio United States L. B. Palmer Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Theodore E. Burton Jamesl. E. Jappe Cuyahoga County Tax League Simeon D. Fess

Miner dies in dynamite blast at Toronto Clay Mine

Joseph Burich, 40, a coal miner, was killed by a premature dynamite explosion at the Toronto Clay Company's mine in Toronto. The tragedy highlights dangerous conditions at local mines and prompts investigations into blasting procedures.

East Liverpool Joseph Burich Toronto Clay Company Toronto

New Course Starts For News Students At Ohio University

A large group of journalism students enrolls in a new three hour Contemporary Thought and Developments course in the Journalism Department at Ohio University. Prof George Starr Lasher leads the project with rotating faculty discussions and a weekly reading schedule.

Ohio University George Starr Lasher Lasher Edwin B. Smith Isaac E. Ash Thomas M. Wolfe Muate Margaret Benedict William A. Matheny Azariah TB. Stas Darrell B. Green Europe Wilmer C. Harris Ernest R. Wallace James V. Porter Lewis J. Addicott Clinton N. Mackinnon 0. C. Bird Edna M. Way Willfred Mauck Horace T. Houf

21 Arrested in Raids Near Salem

Salem dispatch reports state and county agents arresting 21 men and women on prohibition charges after raids based on secret warrants. Suspects were jailed in Lisbon awaiting arraignment. undercover operatives had worked in the area for two weeks.

Salem Lisbon Barlow

Kentucky Man Sits Days for Man Who Robbed Him in Chicago

Elbert Webb of Hardin County Kentucky waited on a Chicago curb for days after being robbed by a stranger who lured him with corn liquor. Webb, who set a world curbside endurance record, identified the assailant as Charles Perdle in Chicago. Detectives joined and arrested the suspect, who had a police record.

Chicago Elbert Webb Hardin County Kentucky Webb Madison Street Racine Avenue Charles Perdle

All Day Meeting at Carpenter Sunday at Ohio Farm

A home coming and all day meeting will be held Sunday at the Ohio Experiment Farm near Carpenter Station Meigs County Rev Mrs M I Kimmey of Athena will preach at 10 am 230 pm and 700 pm with special music at all services

Ohio Experiment Farm Carpenter Station Meigs County M. I. Kimmey Athena

It Was Easy Riding For Messenger Ad

A Messenger classified ad by J. Henry of this city sold an Overland coupe in one day. The ad appeared one day and the car was gone the next, a quick sale credited to its appealing features and responsive customers.

Messenger

Ashtabula councilman jailed for 14 months in Atlanta

Cleveland dispatch reports Ashtabula City councilman Nick Corrado sentenced to 14 months in federal prison after conviction for conspiracy to violate the Prohibition era. Officials planned to seek his resignation, saying Corrado owned and financed a whisky still and bought its product for $1 a gallon. He refused to testify in his defense.

Cleveland U.P Nick Corrado Ashtabula Atlanta Eral Corrado Wcs

Sheriff Acquitted to Be Tried Again in Other Charges

PORTSMOUTH Sept 27 A M Although a jury here last night acquitted Sheriff Maurice Caldwell on one count of bribery he will stand trial again on another bribery charge and two counts of embezzlement County Prosecutor D W Gustin announced today The jury deliberated less than two hours The charge was that Cald-

Portsmouth Maurice Caldwell D. W. Gustin

Foreigners Slipping Into This Country by the Thousands

Columbus September 27 United States faces race preservation concerns as former federal immigration board member George W Bope urges a registration policy for all entering aliens at a Business and Professional Women's Club dinner. He claims 33 million immigrants exist due to open-door policy with Slavic origin predominance and notes daily evasion of limits. He says Cuba Mexico and Canada are sources for smuggling and advocates penalties for evaders.

United States George W. Bope Federal Immigration Board Business and Professional Women's Club Athletic Club Cuba Mexico Canada Bope

Prisoner’s funds accepted after county jail release

A man noted he received money from a prisoner who had been released from the county jail. The incident raises questions about post release financial interactions and custody policies. Officials said further review is pending.

Bus Plunges Over Embankment In West Virginia Injury

A Pittsburgh bound Union Line bus ran off near Witerton West Virginia last night dropping about 50 feet. Three men were injured with one in critical condition. Rescue crews rushed to the scene as authorities investigated the cause of the accident.

Steubenville Union Line Witerton W. Va

Convicted Woman Killer in Toledo Manslaughter Case

A Toledo jury found Stephen Debny guilty of manslaughter in the death of Mrs. Vernell Jachmiak at a dance hall last June. Debny allegedly fired at his wife, leading to her death.

Toledo Stephen Debny Vernell Jachmiak Debny

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