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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1933

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Scientists Gather for Ohio Campus City of Science Meeting

The annual City of Science event at the Ohio campus drew experts from across the Midwest for a three day conference. Ohio educators and university representatives discussed children's education, architectural history, and microscope technology with demonstrations and lectures at the Arts Hall and Memorial building.

Midwest Science Ohio Rly Berry Arts Hall Delega

Judge Sander files suit amid Ohio party struggle

Land, April 14. Veteran leader of an Ohio party files a suit in Common Pleas Court. Judge Alva t of Cleveland presides. The action centers on a feud led by Judge Cor t Maschke, with Maschke opposing a test speech by the party figure at the Southeast Men's Club last week.

Theett Southeast Men's Club

Urgent Diplomatic Move Sees Envoys Depart for Washington

Ambassadors Dr. Hans Gernan and a Metic official departed aboard the 8. 8. route to Washington today amid urgent business as directed by the Hitter government. The trip aims to address pressing bilateral matters and seeks rapid discussion at the national capital.

Agcent ORK Hans * Gernan Hes Washington

Wisconsin unit backs national strike by Farmers Holiday Group

The Wisconsin unit with 130000 members votes to back a proposed national farm strike led by Albert Gilberts. He warns of widespread suffering and calls for action before May 13 on farm relief, with a possible tie to Indiana and Ohio milk strikers and free milk for hospitals. Ohio branch also forms with over 200 farmers attending Fremont meeting.

Marshfield Wis U.P Wisconsin Farmers’ Holiday Association Holiday Association Des Moines Indiana Ohio New York National Farm Organization Congress Gilberts Fremont The National Farm Holiday Association

New Bank Held Only Solution For Cleveland

In Cleveland April 14 A V Cannon says old banking practices must end and urges support for a 5 million dollar stock sale to launch the First National Bank. He claims the plan would unlock 50 million in Union and Guardian Trust deposits, prevent prosecutions of wrongdoers, and aid community rebuilding. He also notes loans to some old bank directors but says he has not fully investigated them.

Cleveland First National Bank A. V. Cannon Cannon Union and Guardian Trust Company New York U.P Roosevelt Treasury

Pope Pius XI presides at solemn Good Friday rites

Pope Pius XI rode in on the Sedia Gestatoria with cardinals and court members to the Sistine Chapel for Good Friday rites, the mass of the pre sanctified and the Passion. Rome wore purple as pilgrims and clergy joined in the crucifixion commemoration, a pope attending since 1870.

Vatican City U.P Sistine Chapel Rome Pope Pius

Ex-Senator Moses Gets One on Will

Beverly Hills letter reveals a prank offering a drink to ex Senator Moses and ex Senator Jim Watson as political jests. The note claims a 50 cent bill for one drink, with 4 cents discount, leaving 10 cents balance. Colonial tone shows cynical wit about GOP figures.

Moses Will Jim Watson

Bribery Trial in Moscow Names English Defendants

Direct evidence of bribery was presented against William H. Thornton amid a six Englishmen high crimes case in Moscow. Thornton claimed innocence and said his confession was coerced by moral pressure. Pravda denounced the British as the Anglo Soviet rift deepened with the arrest and trial.

William H. Thornton Great Britain Pravda

White Pardons 22 Serving Beer Time

Governor White issued pardons to 22 inmates in Columbus jails and workhouses for failure to pay fines tied to beer offenses before Ohio's new beer law. The pardons take effect immediately under the governor's policy to release those confined for acts no longer violations.

White Columbus Ohio

Diamond Injury Fats Cincinnati Tragedy

Robert Roche aged 19 died in Cincinnati from internal injuries after being accidentally struck in the stomach during a four ball game several days earlier.

Cincinnati Robert Roche

Athens Merchant Dies Early Today

A prominent Athens merchant and longtime community figure dies early today. The passing removes a widely known local businessman whose name was linked to various civic and commercial initiatives. The article notes his active involvement in city affairs and business leadership.

Athens

Will W. Coe Dies After Short Illness at 62

Athens merchant Will W. Coe died at Toledo State Hospital at 6 this morning after influenza complications. Funeral in Athens Presbyterian Church Sunday at 2 with Rev. A. Y. Wilcox presiding. Burial in Hebbardsville cemetery. Survived by widow Blossom Wilson Coe, son Harold, father John P. Coe, sisters Mrs. Will Watson Columbus and Mrs. Elmer Armstrong Brooklyn, and brothers Gu Coe Pacific Missouri Frank and Howard Coe Reynoldsburg. Coe was 62 and formerly ran Coe’s Cash Shoe Store.

Will W. Coe Toledo State Hospital Athens Mr. Coe Albany John P. Coe Marietta College Porterfield Parkersburg Graham-Bumgerner Company Coe's Cash Shoe Court and State Streets Cray's Grocery Blossom Wilson Guysville Harold Coe Coe Presbyterian Church Mutual Home and Savings Association Kiwanis Club Will Watson Columbus Elmer Armstrong Brooklyn N. Y Gua Coe Pacific, Mo Frank and Howard Coe Reynoldsburg

Kingfish Huey Long Faces Senate Ouster Petition

Senate Elections Committee will consider a petition from a score of Louisiana citizens seeking Huey Long's unseating. The group led by Joan Parker of St Francisville argues Long is personally and politically dishonest and plans more petitions from parishes statewide.

Washington George Today Senate Elections Committee Louisiana Huey Long Garner Long Joan Parker St. Francisville Parker Senate

Congress Pledges Enactment Of Small Fine Mortgage Bill

Roosevelt administration moves to rapidly pass a mortgage relief plan backed by a $2.3 billion Federal Home Owners' Loan Corporation. The program would refinance distressed homes at bonds backed by the government and extend repayment up to 15 years with 5 percent interest.

Congress Washington Roosevelt Federal Home Owners’ Loan Corporation

Less Wheat Is Ohio's Outlook

Ohio farmers face a lighter winter wheat harvest with 76 percent of normal yield projected by USDA statisticians, down from 88 percent a year ago. Northern Ohio shows the weakest condition, with acreage losses in prospect and an expected crop of about 31.65 million bushels versus 32.31 million last year. milk output dipped slightly while egg production edged higher.

Columbus Ohio United States Department of Agriculture

Farm Wages Drop In Ohio In First Quarter 1933

Ohio farm wages fell steadily in the first quarter of 1933 the U S Department of Agriculture reported. Wages paid to farm hands were about 58 percent lower than in 1928 reflecting sharp declines in agricultural income across the state.

Ohio Columbus U.P United States Department of Agriculture

Meanest Man Steals Flour for Needy in Township

Forty eight of 155 sacks of Red Cross flour stored for distribution were stolen during the night. Entry was gained by breaking a rear window and reaching inside. One sack burst when dropped. several needy families were unable to receive their quota at the Thursday distribution.

Slouster Red Cross

Lost Bonanza Strike Found Near First Ore Body

In Virginia City Nevada on April 14 three shifts of miners pierced a second lost bonanza ore deposit 26 feet north of the earlier rich body. The new fissure, likely a companion to the first bonanza, assays at about $200 per ton under the Consolidated Virginia Mine.

Virginia City Nev Bonanza Oscar Lewis Consolidated Virginia

Ohio Cities Join In Fight for Rebate

About twenty Ohio cities plan to file in common pleas court in Cleveland to compel Ohio Bell Telephone to refund 15 million dollars collected via a higher rate set in 1924. City solicitors across the state will join as plaintiffs, with the case set to be heard by mid May.

Cleveland Ohio Common Pleas Ohio Bell Telephone Company

Ohio beer permits bring nearly three quarters of a million dollars

Ohio reports about 750000 dollars in permit fees since 3.2 beer became legal a week ago and 10200000 bottles sold statewide. Most revenue, 95 percent, returns to municipalities. five percent funds administration. Breweries added payrolls and licenses surged as hotels and restaurants seek permits.

Ohio Martin Frank G. Henry Henry

Akron's Crash Was Avoidable Navy Believes

Navy testimony in the Akron inquiry indicates the disaster might have been avoided with different navigation tactics in the last hours of flight. The Akron was destroyed after a final effort to gain altitude tipped the tail into the water amid a deadly electrical storm. While Commander Frank C. McCord's decisions are under review, surviving officers defend him amid other testimonies suggesting alternate choices could have saved the ship.

Names of Cleveland Racketeers in Beer Permit Schemes

Cleveland attorneys named as racketeers in a beer permit scheme face exposure to Gov. George White’s liquor control committee. Senator Joseph Ackerman holds evidence that 20 prominent lawyers charged fees for influence to obtain permits, with many listed as major figures.

Joseph N. Ackerman George White Ackerman

Knifing Ends 21 Year Wage Bill Argument

An argument over a 21 year wage bill ended with knife wounds to two people. James Gooden, 83, of Illinois, stabbed Miss Clara Brockman after cutting his own throat. Brockman and Gooden were hospitalized and improving after operations.

Akron U.P James Gooden Corn County Ill Clara Brockman Miss Brockman Gooden Gooden Farm

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Ohiorogram Parks Prn Skinner Irector B. C Roos Xander Walter University of Akron Carl Wooster College Fred A. Oate State University Iron Oberlin College Amn Oto University George Oberlin William L. State University Western University Celing Waite Holland Presiento Academy of Science Prtin Farmer Holiday Group Albert Gilberts Son New Bank Beverly Hills Calif New Hampshire O. K Bill Senator Mos Britain Moscow Diamond Injury WW. Coe Chant Toledo Hospital Toledo State Hos O. Fordyce Secretary of Agriculture Sea U. S William F. Kerry United Press Cape May N. J Buckeye Pier ‘Ree Comstock Ohio Cities U.p.-Al Law Navy Lakehurst Akron Inquiry Frank C Herbert V. Wiley McCord State Control Committee
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