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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1931

Page

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Nation Mourns Speaker Longworth at Cincinnati Funeral

Nation observes a long funeral procession as Nicholas Longworth's coffin is transported to Christ Episcopal Church in Cincinnati. The government and personal circles honor the Speaker with a presidentially attended farewell featuring Roosevelts and Cabinet members. D Alice Roosevelt Longworth mourns her husband’s death in Aiken.

Aiken S. C Nicholas Longworth Cincinnati toMgorrow Christ Episcopal Church Nelson

Chicago Tammany icon in power shifts party balance

Michael W. Straus notes a Chicago Tammany is now in power as Anton J. Cermak leads the Democrats in Chicago. Many see the organization lasting and potentially shaping Illinois as a Democratic state, with implications for the 1932 Republican Party.

William Hale Thompson Anton J. Cermak Chicago Michael W. Straus Tammany Cermak Illinois Republican Party

Prison Probe Into Treatments at Marysville Reformatory

Governor White will receive frequent reports on an investigation of alleged unfair treatment of prisoners at the Marysville Women's Reformatory. State Welfare Director John McSweeney announced action after reports that Katherine Kaber, a convicted slayer, may be denied proper care. Doctors Upham and Real were assigned to inspect Kaber at the reformatory.

Columbus U.P White Marysville Louise Mittendorf John McSweeney McSweeney Katherine Kaber J H. Upham Ohio State University Medical College Phillip J. Real Oance Kaber

Akron racketeer witness jailed after Potter trial

William Carderelli, named as an alleged Akron racketeer and key witness for Pittsburgh Hymiz Martin in the Potter murder case, was arrested and jailed in Cleveland early today.

Cleveland William Carderelli Akron Pittsburgh Martin William E. Potter

Educational Theories Attacked At Ohio Conference

At Ohio State University the second day of the Ohio Educational Conference featured critics of new teaching methods. Professor Hubert M. Poteat condemned excessive experimentation and the rise of educational machinery, warning the public cannot distinguish sound ideas from fad. Alice Withrow Field described the Russian creche system for infants to four-year-olds to free mothers for industry.

Ohio State Columbus Ww. P. Yo Palcias Ohio Hubert M. Poteat Wake Forest College Poteat Alice Withrow Field New York Soviet Union

All Want Ads call-in deadlines for Sunday Messenger

The notice urges readers to place Sunday Messenger ads by phoning before 3 p m on Saturday. It lists Athens 0243 Nelsonville 412 W and Logan 272 for ad-takers to handle details and ensure reach to readers.

Sunday Messenger Athens Nelsonville Logan

Hoover Starts For Funeral

Washington April 10 40 P Arrangements were made for President and Mrs Hoover to ride a special train to Cincinnati for the funeral of Speaker Nicholas Longworth. The official funeral party will be among the largest during a congressional recess, with the President, Mrs Hoover, Vice President Curtis and Cabinet members, 12 senators, 89 representatives, and many honorary pallbearers from Washington and Ohio. Longworth’s death poses party management questions ahead of the new session and presidential campaign. The House, once his bulwark, was led by a trio including Longworth John Q Tilson and Bertram Snell.

House Longworth Curtis Ohio Theodore Roosevelt Cincinnati Richard Derby Ethel Roosevelt Hoover Washington Weaver Capitol Nicholas Longworth Senate John Q. Tilson Connecticut Bertram Snell New York

Youth stowaway found aboard French Line flagship

Louis Chianese, a French youth, believed Americans are millionaires, was discovered hidden in a case of 395 hats in the hold of the flagship La Fayette. Police alerted Captain James Chabot. the boy will be sent back to France when the ship reaches New York.

Paris U.P Lafayette Atlantic Junes Chabot Louis Chianese Lord and Taylo New York France

Beery Matriarch Dies. Wallace Rushes To Bedside

Mrs. Margaret Francis Beery mother of film stars Noah and Wallace Beery died of pneumonia yesterday. Wallace Beery was en route from Cleveland to her bedside in an airplane when the death occurred.

Hollywood Cal Margaret Francis Beery Noah Wallace Beery Wallace Cleveland

Giant Crystal Ball for Prom Smashed at Ohio University

Workers in charge of junior prom preparations at Ohio University saw a 100 pound crystal ball crash while being hoisted in the Men’s Gymnasium. A replacement ball was secured by Columbus decorators, and the shattered fragments were swept up. One decorator sustained a minor cut.

Ohio University Columbus

Legislature Is Failure Says Leader At Women’s Clubs

Mrs. D C Bryant, head of the legislation committee, told the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs in Youngstown that the current Legislature has done less than any before. She urged leadership to end the political stalemate and noted taxes would remain unresolved at adjournment. The federation supported six of 905 bills and opposed two measures and two resolutions, including ster ilization of feeble minded persons and outdoor advertising controls.

Youngstown U.R D. C. Bryant Ohio Federation of Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Bryant Federation Senate

Dockweiler backs Roosevelt for president in California

Isidore B. Dockweiler Democratic National Committeeman from California says he supports Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York for president. He also opposes Owen D. Young as nominee and the anti prohibition plank, urging the party to fight on economic issues and proven Democratic principles.

Los Angeles U.P Isidore B. Dockweiler California Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Jouett Shouse National Committee Dockweiler Roosevelt Owen ID. Youns John J. Raskob

Girl Sets Record at Roosevelt Field Altitude Flight

Elinor Smith, 19, unofficially sets a new altitude record for both sexes in commercial planes at 32 500 feet despite a prior crash. Ruth Nichola held the women’s record at 28 745 feet, while George Haldeman and Apollo Soucek posted higher feats in men’s divisions and overall records.

Roosevelt Field L. I A.pr Elinor Smith Ruth Nichola George Haldeman Apollo Soucek

Glouster Man Convicted on Liquor Charge in Athens County

Jake Nagle of Glouster was found guilty of possessing intoxicating liquor in Athens County Common Pleas Court. No sentence was set pending a motion for a new trial hearing. Several divorce suits and liquor cases were dismissed or awaiting trial with various bonds posted.

Jake Nagle Glouster Matt Wilson Tom Bush Athens County Dellia Seenes Chester Seenes Amanda Williams O. F. Rowland Lewis Annine

Young People Unite for National Prohibition Crusade

A national youth group to defend the Eighteenth Amendment forms under Dr. Daniel A. Poling of the Christian Endeavor Society. About 800 young leaders from diverse faiths plan conferences nationwide and expect a major plan within a month.

New York U.P Daniel A. Poling Christian Endeavor Society New York State Women's Committee For Law Enforcement Dr. Poling

Republicans rally youth to defend party in colleges

Robert H. Lucas executive director of the Republican National Committee warned young Republicans at a banquet that radical influences in American colleges aim to undermine the party. He urged counter propaganda and predicted victory in 1932 once students learn the party’s true nature.

Washington Republican Party Robert H. Lucas Republican Nation Committee United States

Wellesley Graduate Charged in Rival Murder Case

Pa. police say 29 year old Wellesley College graduate Frangia Thompson killed 76 year old Minnie Dilley over a husband dispute. Authorities found Miss Dilley slain at her home. Thompson’s letters to the rival described cult notions and threats. A nantry test is planned as investigators pursue insanity questions.

Wilkrsbarte Wellesley College Frangia Thompson Minnie Dilley Apinster Mis Thompson Carl Thompson

Sumatra native and blind senator honored by Ohio University

Ohio University selects six Phi Beta Kappa honorees including a Sumatra native and a blind state senator. Alumni choices include Wee Kim Lin, class of 1916, superintendent at Detroit research lab. Noy Gillen, class of 1915, influential lawmaker. Carll L. Adams, 1909, president of Northern Illinois State Teachers College. William K. McVey, 1916, superintendent at Harvey schools. Two undergraduates, Kathryn M. Myers of Baltimore and Ward E. Halstead of Portsmouth, have 2.5 averages. Initiation April 27 with A. H. Upham speaker.

Wee Kim Lin Senator Gillen Kathryn Myers Ward EB. Halstead Ohio University Sumatra B. W. Chubb Liberal Arts Roergen- Bay Detroit Mich Noy Gillen Wellaton Gillen Ohio State University Law School Carll L. Adams Northern Ilinois State Teachers College of William K. McVey Thornton Township High School Harvey Kathryn M. Myers Baltimore Ward E. Halstead Portamouth A. H. Upham Miami University

Hold Brewer for 150000 in Kidnapping Plot

ROCKFORD Illinois April 10 40 P Fred J Blumer 50 wealthy president of Blumer Products Monroe Wisconsin was held by a gang demanding 150 000 for his release He disappeared on his way to a country club meeting leading the hunt Sheriff Myron West of Green County Wisconsin Blumer former brewer turned soft drink maker was last seen near Freeport Illinois after a ransom call warned his wife and said his car would be found there authorities later located the car but Blumer remained missing

Rockford Fred J. Blumer Blumer Products Company Monroe Wis Blumer Illinois Wisconsin Myron Green County Hunt Blumer Iset Freeport

U S Steel March orders rise to 3.995 million tons

New York April 10 Unfilled orders of United States Steel Corporation rose in March by 30 136 tons reaching a total of 3 995 329 tons the corporation announced today.

New York U.P United States Steel Corporation

Reno judge calls for easier divorces and advises couples

Reno judge George A. Bartlett, author of Men, Women and Conflict, urges loosening divorce restraints as practical escape from marriage traps. He argues marriage is not permanent, offers advice to brides and young men, and discusses adultery, gender roles, and evolving views on partnership.

Reno H. Allen Smith United Press New York George A. Bartlett Bartlett Judge Bartlett

State To Get Larger Share From Gas Tax

Ohio Senate passes the Secreat-Boatwick Bill increasing the state's gas tax share by 1.7 million over House proposal. Townships would receive 3.5 million, municipalities 1.5 million, with the remainder allocated to counties and the director of highways amid a new division scale.

Columbus Seecreat-Boatwick Ohilo Senate House Senate Wato Director of Highways

Rogers Finds Humor Even in Nicaragua Amid Tragic Scenes

Managua reports a lighthearted exchange with the president joking about earthquakes and beer as Nicaragua endures devastation from a quake. The note recalls U S Marines patrolling bandit country and calls for money to aid displaced civilians and restore basic needs.

Rogers Nicaragua Managua Hanna Senate Cabinet Hoover Kanor Mitchell Will

Redistricting measures face Senate after House passage

The Creesy Congressional Redistricting Bill, passed 81 to 35 in the House, moves to the Senate amid other actions. The House also approved the Marshall Sunday motion-picture bill after heated debate and amendments, with supporters arguing for limited religious impact.

Senate House Arthur Hamilton White Mra. W. KE. Slagle Youngstown W. Hall Guernsey County

Child crushed to death by street car in Columbus

Three year old Mary Pierson daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Pierson died after being crushed under a street car wheels while playing in front of her home in Columbus on Thursday night.

Columbus Mary Pierson Albert Pierson

Grocer Reports Kidnapping and Robbery near Columbus

John G. Weingarth a Columbus grocer told police he was kidnapped by two men driven a short distance from Columbus robbed of about 600 dollars in cash and valuables and forced to walk back. Local authorities investigate the incident as a kidnapping and robbery case.

Columbus John Weingarth Poice

Weather snapshot shows mixed readings across cities

Yesterday highs reached 88 in Phoenix and 86 in Los Angeles with 84 elsewhere. Today's lows list Prince Aidess 12 and Qu Appelle 18 as Geneva notes expect eastward pressure to bring unsettled showers then cooler to rise later Saturday afternoon and night.

Phoenix Los Angeles Prince Aidess Qu’ Appelle Geneva

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