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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1925

Page

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Governor Donahey to push four major appointments on radio

Ohio Governor Donahey plans a radio address tonight on WBAV and WLW to rally public support for confirmation of his four major appointments including two utilities commissioners. The Senate Rules Committee leads the confirmation fight as the legislature resumes a three week recess amid debate over the Buchanan Bible bill and the Brown gasoline tax bill.

Columbus Donahey Ohio WBAYV WLW Cincinnati Senate Rules Committee James W. Huffman Chandlersville R. W. Archer Cleveland Civil Service Commission William A. Hopkins Tax Commission

Hoover predicts lower costs and higher wages possible

Herbert Hoover declared in New York that lowered costs for goods and higher wages for workers are possible through eliminating waste in industry. He said realization will come through reducing waste and improving efficiency.

New York Herbert Hoover

Fitness Warning From The Past

A columnist cautions readers that even legendary strength does not counteract poor eating. Citing Babe Ruth ignoring medical advice, the piece warns about health risks from overeating and urges readers to care for their bodies, urging a turn to Page 4 for more.

John L. Sullivan Jack Dempsey Wills Babe Ruth

Five More Apply to Athens County C M T C Enrollment

Athens County recruits five more youths for the Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Knox Kentucky to reach a near complete quota of thirty one. New applicants Floyd Coffey Stanley Howard Ronald Robinett John Rainey and Clyde Vernon join the fifth year program open to ex service men and World War veterans.

Athens County Camp Knox Francis Lavelle Floyd C. Coffey Athens Stanley E. Howard Ronald C. Robinett Millfield John A. Rainey Trimble Clyde T. Vernon Jacksonville Lavelle National Guard

Postal Rates Raised to Fund Salaries Effective Wednesday

The government raises rates on certain mail classes to fund a $68 million annual salary increase for postal workers. First class rates stay unchanged except private mailing and souvenir cards rising to two cents. A 2 cent parcel service charge and a new special handling option for perishables are added, with varied changes to domestic money orders and a higher 15 cent registry fee.

Washington Congress Post Office Department Postmaster-General New United States Canal Zone

Fish Worms Warned as Fishing Weather Improves

A newspaper note warns anglers in Ohio and Tennessee to avoid fish worms amid a mixed forecast. The outlook promises fair weather early, showers midweek, then fair again, with temperatures around normal to slightly above for Cincinnati, 63/42/52 as normals.

Ohio Ohio Valley Land Tennessee Cincinnati

Bank of France threatens suspension over currency issue

Paris April 13 The Bank of France warns it may suspend operations and close temporarily if the government does not legalize the current two billion franc inflation. Governor Robineau asks Finance Minister De Monzie to secure a cabinet or vote to regularize the currency situation by Wednesday night.

Bank OF France Paris de Monzie Robineau Paris Midi Robineeau

Police Line Holds Back Crowd At Coolidge Church Visit

SURE DID TRY WASHINGTON April 13 The jam outside the First Congregational church for President and Mrs Coolidges Easter services required police to form a line. An usher escorted dozens inside at a time until the church was declared full. Elderly women lamented missing admission. one told a policeman they never missed services, while an Irish officer replied That’s all right, lady God knows you tried.

Washington First Congregational Church

Oats Mother Innocent of Poison Plot

Gary Indiana April 13. May Cunningham 18 declares her mother Ann Cunningham innocent of poisoning deaths of husband and four children. She recounts family fears, disputes over care, and guardianship, denying arsenic and detailing the burial and autopsy context amid ongoing investigations.

Ann Cunningham III Gary Ind Ann Cunningham Cook County May Cunningham Isabel Walter David Columbus Hospital Doctor All Robert Arnold Mother Walter Cunningham

Tragic double murder suicide shocks Cleveland couple

Coroner to declare murder and death by self in Lakewood apartment. H. E. P. Wrenn, 50, and Isabel Norma Wrenn, 51, were found after a breakfast scene. Jealousy allegedly prompted Mrs Wrenn to shoot, then kill herself. Neighbors call them happy. Wrenn linked to Union Terminal project. both had prior marriages. Bodies to be sent to Sarasota for burial.

Cleveland A. P. Hamon H. E. P. Wrenn Union Terminals Co Isabel Norma Wrenn Wrenn B. Wrenn Sarasota Fla Lakewood A. A. Poole West 61St Street Chum Wrents New York

Former Local Boy Joins Westinghouse Cincinnati Office

Charles D. Longdon, once a local, now with Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co., Pittsburgh, has been assigned to the Cincinnati sales office and begins new duties there today.

Cincinnati Albany Charles D. Longdon Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co Pittsburgh

Governor Donahey Signs Riggs Tuberculin Testing Bill

Columbus april 13 governor Donahey signed the Riggs bill providing for tuberculin testing of cattle under the township area plan for disease control and herd health nationwide implications noted.

Columbus Donahey

Evening Picks Spotlight Radio Programs and Times

Listing of radio broadcasts with WBZ at 9 E T featuring Hee brew University celebration. WOS at 8:30 C T offers Oldtime fiddling. KOA at 8 M T presents Negro spirituals.

WBZ E. T Heebrew University WOS C. T KOA M. T

Sparkplug Found In New York Turkey Alongside Minerals

A turkey in New York was found with a broken sparkplug inside its stomach along with eleven kinds of mineral substances. The incident notes curiosity about the ingestive habits of birds and unusual stomach contents.

New York

Cotton industry output rises to 1923 value

The American cotton manufacturing industry produced goods in 1923 valued at 1 901 125 703 dollars, an increase of 48 7 percent over the 1921 figure, reflecting substantial growth in the sector.

Spring Cleanup Proclamation by Mayor Koons

The city offers a one time free cleanup service this week to remove rubbish from premises. Residents must place substantial containers in front for loading. ashes garbage and decomposing material are excluded. Trucks start Thursday morning and collect all eligible matter.

Service L. A. Koons

Governor Donahey Likely to Veto Lipp Bill Creating Motor Vehicle Commissioner

Columbus April 13. Governor Donahey is expected to veto the Lipp bill which would establish a motor vehicle commissioner and move auto license authority from the secretary of state to county auditors. It would impose a fifteen cent fee, require personal property tax payment, and require a bill of sale showing ownership before license issuance.

Columbus Donahey Lipp Secretary of State

Maiden Dearborn Ford Plane Makes Her First Voyage

Henry Ford launches the Maiden Dearborn from Dearborn airport at 9 22 am on its first flight to Chicago carrying light auto parts and mail about 1000 pounds. The craft is designed in Detroit for interplant service with 2000 pound capacity and speeds up to 116 mph.

Detroit Henry Ford Dearborn Ford Chicago Ford Plant Maywood Ford Interplant

Spanish wine drives scant out of the German

A brief report notes limited Spanish wine exports affecting German markets with minor shifts in demand. Authorities cite slow shipments and consumption patterns. The piece highlights how trade tensions influence price and availability for German retailers.

Two of Five Bills Expected to Pass Home Rule

Columbus April 13 Two of the Republican tax relief bills in Governor Donahey's home rule test are expected to pass and become law. The Dodd bill would allow tax subdivisions to levy by majority vote for current expenses improvements and sinking funds. The Krueger bill revises amortization. The McDonald reappraisal bill was vetoed. The governor is expected to disapprove the Vorys uniform fiscal year bill and the Tallentire home rule in tax matters bill before Thursday.

Columbus Donahey Krueger McDonald

Seaplanes to Attempt Nonstop Hawaii Flight this Summer

Washington April 13 Navy seaplanes will undertake a nonstop flight to Hawaii this summer. Two planes from the Philadelphia naval factory will participate and a third from Boeing in Seattle may join if finished in time. Officials will select the date and flight officers later.

Washington Hawaii Naval Seaplanes Naval Factory Philadelphia Boeing Airplane Co Seattle

Japan Opens First Radio Broad Casting Station

Tokyo reports the first radio broadcasting station in Japan opened on March 1. The launch promises an immediate boost in radio sales as the station begins operating on a 378 meter wavelength.

Tokyo Japan

Miners Union Rejects Wage Cuts As Ineffective

The United Mine Workers of America issued a statement arguing that cutting miners' wages would not stimulate demand for coal. It cites a $7.60 daily base wage, the risk of price undercutting in nonunion areas, and the lack of benefit to union miners or broader consumption, asserting reductions would fail to improve the market.

Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America International Opments Cleveland Pittsburgh John J. Lewis United Workers of America Usk Union Coal Fielda Coal Company

Learn to Swim Safety Bulletin

A winter and summer hazard note explains that anyone can drown in any season and urges learning to swim. It promotes a booklet on swimming safety with instructions for beginners and advanced students and asks readers to send two cent stamps for return postage.

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WBAV Ray Arthur Brisbane Star Company Enslaved Lillie Belle Hirt Clyde Texas H. R. H. Edward, Prince of Wales Zululand Dodd Lewis Fields Frederic J. Haskin Ieneinns Bareulth
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