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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1932

Page

2

Ex Governor To Be Heard Here Tuesday

Plans completed for a dinner meeting Tuesday at 6 pm at Hotel Berry where Myers Y Cooper former Ohio governor will speak. A reception for Mr and Mrs Cooper will precede the dinner, women invited. The event is a chamber and Kiwanis joint effort to present gubernatorial candidates from both parties.

Hotel Berry Myers Y. Cooper Ohio C. M. Gill Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club Cooper Coopers

Europe Begins Relief Program

Washington April 4. Secretary of State Stimson prepared to leave for Geneva as France and Great Britain launch a broad relief program to aid Europe’s economy. Informal talks between Premier Andre Tardier and Prime Minister Farsay MacDonald in London aim to prep Lausanne Debt Conference in June and address Central Europe’s post Versailles economic collapse.

Washington Stimson Geneva France Great Britain Andre Tardier Farsay MacDonald London Central Europe United States

Betson and Purchifull Held on Kidnaping Charge

In Peoria Illinois James W Betson reform mayoral candidate and attorney Joseph Purchifull were jailed on formal kidnapping charges for ransom of 65 year old Dr James W Parker. Bonds set at 350000 each. Parker held 18 days before returning home two days after arrest. Authorities seek three more suspects and the kidnapping house.

Peoria James W. Betson Reform Joseph Penria

Weather Roundup: Rising Temps With Clouds and Showers

Weather notes show Abilene and Paso reach 84 highs while Phoenix records 84. Today’s lows include White River 12 Parry Sound 4 and Cochrane 6. Indications point to a slow temperature rise with increasing cloudiness tonight and on Tuesday, followed by warmer, unsettled conditions and probable showers in the afternoon.

Zeaterday Abilene Paso Phoenix White River Parry Sound Cochrane

Beer for Revenue Booms in Senate Fight

United Press reports anti-prohibitionists rally behind a beer tax to raise revenue as the six cent tax on beer could yield about 1.0 billion dollars, potentially balancing the budget. Senator Bingham leads the effort while The Crusades and other groups push for beer and denounce the House tax on wort.

United Press Washington Senate House Senate Beer Bloc Bingham Connecticut Wort Congress Garner Treasury

New York Tax Free Homes Plan Stirring Debate

ARTHER BRISBANE column discusses Mayor Walker’s plan to tax free modest homes, funded by city mortgage. Florida New Jersey and California reactions split, with advocates arguing relief for fixed incomes and reduced government tax burdens. Mentions Red Bank NJ legislator Theron McCampbell and a Mohammedan relic story continuing on Page 4.

Walker New York Mey New Jersey Florida Theron McCampbell Redbank N. J California

Hawaii Trial Opens in Honor Slaying Case

The second Honolulu trial centers on the murder of native Joe Kahalinwai, abducted January 9, amid attacks on the wife of naval Lieut. Thomas H. Massey and racial tensions. Defendants Mrs. Granville Roland Fortescue, Lieut Massey, and enlisted men Howard J. Lord and Albert O. Jones are defended by Clarence Darrow's team as Hawaii politics and naval ranks shape the case.

Honolulu U.P Granville Roland Fortescue Thomas H. Massey Howard J. Lord Albert O. Jones Regal Clarence Darraw Joe Kahalinwai Masale

Relief Bills Await White's Signing Today

Four emergency relief measures enacted last week by the General Assembly are expected to be signed today by Governor White. The Eberle Harding Act and Espy Roberts Act provide relief funding and tax adjustments, while the Gunsett-Bisass Act allows use of gas and motor vehicle tax revenues for relief. The Dearmond-Bitlinger Act creates a state relief commission to coordinate and administer the program. The five-member panel will be appointed promptly by the governor.

Columbus General Assembly White Boards of Education Espy-Roberts Gunsett-Bisass Dearmond-Bitlinger

Philippines House Debates Island Freedom Decision

Washington April 4 House faces a showdown vote on Philippine independence. Insular Affairs Chair Hare seeks unanimous consent for a bill to grant freedom in eight years to the former Spanish colony seized in 1898. President Hoover urges no definite commitment now while favoring eventual independence after economic and political stability. CLASS MEETS TUESDAY Puilathea Sunday School Class will meet Tuesday evening at 7:30 with Miss Emel Beekman at 19 Hudson Avenue.

House Washington Congress Garner Hare Insular Affairs Committee Spain Hoover Puilathea Emel Beekman Hudson Avenue

Horses Are Coming Back in America and Rally of Riders

Santa Monica Calif Major Chambertin and his troop of riders visited the ranch and San Diego for Olympic representation. The piece lauds horsemanship events polo racing and horseshows as popular aids to farmers and ranchers, arguing for legalized racing nationwide and comparing betting to seeing big corporations in action.

Santa Monica Calif Chambertin San Diego Tina Ford General Motors General Electric General Alty Will

Odd Accidents Cause Deaths Of 13 Ohiocans

Columbus reports 13 deaths from accidents and traffic over the weekend across Ohio. Victims include William Ganders 48 who drowned after falling into a milk tank, John Francis McEnaney Jr 14 electrocuted in a bathtub heater incident, Mrs Idan M Osgood 50 found in the Tuscarawas River, James B McCannon 6 drowned in the Mad River, Shirley Schulte 5 injured after a fall in a vacant house, Mrs Howard Gatewood 44 fatally wounded, and Elizabeth Long 65 killed when struck by two autos near Genoa.

Columbus Antigua Toledo William Ganders Elyria John Francis McEnaney, Jr Cleveland Idan M. Osgood Tuscarawas River New Philadelphia James McCannon Dayton Shirley Schulte Reading Howard Gatewood Chandlersville St Genoa Elizabeth Long

Lawn Session Tonight at Athens Chamber of Commerce

Round table discussion on lawn and grounds improvement set for 7 tonight in the Athens Chamber of Commerce Rooms at the Security Building. Residents invited. soil preparation, grass and shrub care will be covered by W. W. Wiggins of Ohio University and T. H. Johnson, county agent.

Athens Chamber of Commerce W. W. Wiggins Ohio, University T. H. Johnson

Mercury to rise after weekend chill in Ohio

Columbus reports weather officials predict a warmth rebound after a string of unusual winter and early spring weather. Thermometers dipped to the twenties, with a steady rise forecast, possible rains tonight, and a high of around 75 expected Saturday before a sharp fall with wind and rain.

Weatherman Columbus Ohio Mercury

Speculated Man Shoots Self On Safety Building Lawn

An unidentified man about 55 shot himself on the Safety Building lawn Sunday. He was near death at County Hospital. A note in his pocket read I lost all There are no relatives in this country Please crem ate the body Warning dont play the market.

Toledo U.R

Rich Broker Confesses 14 Bank Holdups

Chicago April 4 A suave bank robber Donald Loftus 30 confessed to 14 holdups totaling nearly 100000. Police called him a lone wolf who blamed women for his capture. Loftus described roaming from city to city posing as a wealth broker while amassing a rich wardrobe and luxury car. A clerk was shot in one raid when a gun went off.

Chicago U.P Donald Loftus Iis Hone Wolf Chie William Schoeyiker Leftus Citven South Bend Ind Minmi California Bante Cincinnati Loftus Mmher

Manchu Troops Weaken Against Chinese Forces in Manchuria

An observer in Washington reports that Henry Pu Yi era Manchurian troops show weakness against older Chinese forces. Chinese Kirin Province troops resist strongly and the war effort gains are hampered except when aided by Japanese troops. The forecast suggests the Manchurian military situation will worsen as summer progresses.

Washington Jong Far East Chineas Henry Pu-Yi Henry Kirin Manchuria Woran

Seeds Distributed at Post Office Seed Give Away

About 250 packages of seed were distributed by the Athens County Red Cross at noon today in the Post Office Building. The program aids persons with an acre of ground who cannot afford seed, with 50 packages received locally and more to follow until exhausted. Distribution occurred in the office of Thomas H. Johnson, county extension agent.

Athens County Red Cross Pont Thomas H. Johnson

Probate Court admits Martha J Henry will in Athens County

In probate court Judge A M Johnson in Athens County Probate Court today admitted the will of Martha J Henry to probate. A marriage license was issued for Lowell Lowery 24 of Shade Road and Belen Nelson 16 of Jerseyville.

Martha J. Henry A. M. Johnson Athens County Lowell Lowery Shade R J. M. Lowery Belen Nelson W. E. Nelson Jerseyville

Glouster Woman Urges Peace Between Miners and Operators

Mollie Robison Crain, 71, a longtime labor supporter known as "the Second Mother Jones," writes from Glouster urging reconciliation between miners and operators. She describes idle thousands, recalls prestrike prosperity, and calls for recognition of the union, humane wages, and peaceful cooperation to restore work and homes.

Glouster Mollie Robison Crain Osio West Virginia Parihandle United Mine Workers of America

Compensation Clamor Gains In Loudness

Two forces push the veteran bonus plan for immediate cash redemption of adjusted compensation certifi cates, with $2 billion in new currency. The ex-soldier vote and debt pressures from wheat and cotton borrowers fuse to make the issue the next major controversy after the tax bill. President Hoover warned he would veto any boons measure that would undermine national credit, reshaping budget balancing debates.

Raymond Clapper United Press Washington Hoover Agurco

Double Yolk Egg Breeding By Fred Printz in Crooksville

In Crooksville on April 4, horticulturists and poultrymen discuss two breeds of grass and eggs per hen per day. Fred Printz reports success breeding Plymouth Rock pullets that lay only double yolk eggs. He started with one such pullet years ago, eliminating other fowls to pursue hereditary double yolk production. No flock is for sale at any price.

Mineola U.R Matrice Cohen Cohen Nycling Wong Teagan Ant Crooksville U.B Fred Printz Printy Plymouth

Democratic Victory Fund appeals for gifts for election win

Democratic leaders renew call for Victory Fund contributions claiming the party is sure of carrying five states and has excellent prospects in 18 more. The fund aims to raise 1.5 million dollars by April 18 before Jefferson Day events with attention from governors, former officials, and lawmakers across many states as electoral votes totaling 204 are projected.

Washington

Bakers Offer Bread to Red Cross for War Relief

Washington April report notes weekly bread contributions to the National Red Cross by American bakers. Henry Stude, president of the American Bakers Association, and John Horton Payne offered 1 percent of bakers’ U.S. output free of profit, using government wheat for distribution. Chapters were urged to coordinate with local agencies to handle unsold bread and bakery products for relief.

Washington Red Crown Henry Stude Amerscona Bakers Association John Horton Payiett Stude U.ed States Red Cro

Aged Resident Mrs Smuth Dies at Home

Mrs. William Smuth, 76, died Saturday at her home on the Pomeroy Road after a heart disease. Survived by her husband and three sons Guy Smith James Smith and Water Smith of Grove. Funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Hemlock Grove Church conducted by the Harkins of Columbus.

William Smuth Howard Bolin Pomeroy Road Guy Smith James Smith Wate Smithlock -Grove Hemlock-Grove Chu Harkins

Montclair Lawyer Mrs Raymond Band In Fatal Child Case

A reported case in Montclair involves lawyer Mrs Raymond Band and a fatal incident affecting children. The article notes a man named Len aiding in the investigation and mentions a home on Fendick Street where the tragedy occurred, with names including Susan, 35, among the victims.

Montclair Mrs. Raymond New York Fendick Susan

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