Ohio Valley Flood Control Flight Heads for Athens Stop
A 15 plane air tour led by Dr. Charles E. Holzer and Alan N. Jordan will land at Athens Municipal Airport next Wednesday April 22 for half hour speeches and a dinner. The journey includes Cincinnati Portsmouth Gallipolis Columbus and Pittsburgh before Washington DC meetings with the National Rivers and Harbors Congress to push pending flood control legislation.
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Athens Manual
Ornoon
Ohio Valley
River
Washington
Cincinnati
Athens Chamber Commerce
Charles E. Holzer
Kipolis
Alan N. Jordan
Colum
Cobus
Pittsburgh
Portsmouth
Kington
Gallipolis
Aing
Athens
Columbus
Neil House
Pittsburg
Zanes- Parkersburg
Wheeling
Naal Rivers and Harbors Congress
Fanny Lygie Dies After Prolonged Illness at Logan
Mrs. Fanny Lygie, 55, wife of Theo Lygie, died at her home on Mulberry Street Logan this morning after months of paralysis. She leaves her husband and daughter Mrs. John McBroom. She was member of the church and services will be held Friday at 2 PM with Rev. W. N. k officiating. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Gan
Ny Lygie
Theo Lygie
John McBroom
E. Church
S. Mulberry St
Rev. W. N. K
Oak Grove Cemetery
Chiropodist Survives Third Life Attempt Bombing
In Cleveland an explosion damaged the auto of Dr. J Barron a chiropodist early today destroying his car and injuring no one a bomb planted under the hood caused the blast Police say this is the third attack in three months with no motive found and Dr Barron denies knowing why he was targeted
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Eveland
J. Barron
O'loe
Students Excused for Southeast District High School Music Festival
Junior and senior high students will be excused Friday at noon to attend the Southeastern District High School Music Festival. Classes will start at 8 o clock, with events at Memorial Auditorium scheduled from 1 30 in the morning and run until noon.
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Thens
He Memorial Auditorium
Fragmentary Classified Fragments From Detroit Paper
A garbled OCR item mentions Kipling related buying and selling used Xt books and a French paper. It hints at a treasure trove in Messenger's Classifieds and notes a reconditioned Detroit jewel advertised for sale.
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Odyard Kipling
Liege
Messenger
Detroit
Tre. Teain
Rannc
Twins Tie on State Exams in Findlay High School
Fred and Dan Flowers, red haired twins, both scored 341 correct answers out of 400 on state high school senior exams. They even sat on opposite sides of the room.
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Findlay
Fred
Dan Flowers
Canal Power Projects Won't Get New Federal Funds
President Roosevelt said Congress has blocked further funds for the Passamaquoddy power project in Maine and the Florida ship canal. He suggested modified plans might be submitted later. He denied knowledge of flood control special appropriations and defended PWA costs and job creation figures as misinterpreted.
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Roosevelt
Passamaquoddy
Maine
Florida Ship Canal
Capitol Hill
Congress
Public Works Administration
PWA
Muskingum Watershed Hearings To Continue
Three more days of hearings on appraisals were on the schedule today for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Court. Hearings opened Tuesday with testimony from Charlies H. Spencer of Newark, chairman of the board that appraised benefits of damages to private property. Roll calls for objectors were scheduled in Holmes Ashland Wayne Richland Knox Noble Belmont Morgan and Washington Counties.
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New
Philadelphia
Muskingum
Bomb damages prosecutor Paul Alexander home in Maumee
A bomb damaged the home of Paul W. Alexander Lucas County assistant prosecutor in Maumee early today. No injuries reported and damage described as slight.
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Toledo
Paul W. Alexander
Lucas County
Maumee
Sylvia Sidney Wins Uncontested Divorce in Los Angeles
Film actress Sylvia Sidney, despite victory in court, appeared somber as she secured an uncontested divorce from Bennett Cerf, publisher. The pair wed briefly in Arizona last October and раздел their three months of married life amid Cerf’s opposition to her career.
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Sylvia Sidney
Los Angeles
Bennett Cerf
Arizona
Miss Sidney
Cerf
Grand Jury Probes Cadek Over $109000 Sav in Four Banks
Cleveland Police Captain Louis J. Cadek tells grand jury he legally earned and placed $109000 in four separate banks under different names. The probe investigates how funds were amassed and stored despite a salary of $67966 over 30 years.
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Grand Jury
Cleveland
Louis J. Cadek
Glouster Man Dies After Train Strike Near Dance Pavilion
Bert Trace age 28 of Glouster died at Sheltering Arms Hospital at 7 15 this morning from injuries suffered when struck by a coal train engine near the Lamborn Dance Pavilion on Glouster's west side. The engine backed toward Mine 256 as a brakeman tried to push him off the rail but failed. He was taken to Athens hospital. He was the son of Mr and Mrs James Trace.
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Bert Trace
Glouster
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Lamborn Dance Pavilion
Frank Flowers
Corning
Glouster Miners Demand Autonomy for District 6
Glouster Ohio local union 648 miners with 530 members protest recent international convention actions and call for restoration of autonomy for District 6. They demand a seat for a local member at the next international executive board meeting, in a resolution signed by Sam Dunnett, W. W. Rummer, J. C. Reedy, and Jesse Bryan.
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International Executive Board
Sam Dunnett
W. W. Rummer
J. C. Reedy
Jesse Bryan
Arthur Martin Dies at Home in Kerrs Run
Arthur J. Martin age 77 died at his Kerrs Run home at 6 this morning. He is survived by a son James of Middleport and a sister Elizabeth Adams of Kananga. The body lies in state at Ewing Funeral Home until Friday at 2 PM when funeral services led by Rev. P FE Maness will be held. Burial will follow in Rock Springs Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Arthur J. Martin
Kerrs Run
James
Middleport
Elizabeth Adams
Kananga
Ewing
P. FE. Maness
Rock Springs
WPA Administrator Cites Reroute of Staff Cuts
Sandusky report notes D. Downing district WPA administrator said recalling several WPA workers to private jobs eliminated the need for a planned Tuesday layoff of employees.
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Sandusky
8. D. Downing
WPA
Nelsonville Plans New Community Center
A new NYA community center is being established in the former YMCA building in Nelsonville. The basement basketball floor is repaired while second floor clubs rooms are prepared for youth recreation. furniture from the American Legion and materials from the Merchants' Association aid repairs. The project aims to reopen the building's swimming pool with Mayor Holland's cooperation. Interested youths may contact Elizabeth Merz, Katherine Ludden, or Hazel Simonton. sewing classes start next week with Florence Carpenter or Lucille Bryan. a play group for four to six year olds may form by Frances Barber and Pearl Allman. Registration at the YMCA next Monday 1 to 4 PM.
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Nelsonville
NYA
YMCA
American Legion
Merchants’ Association
G. Holland
Elizabeth Merz
Katherine Ludden
Hazel Simonton
Florence Carpenter
Lucille Bryan
Frances Barber
Pearl Allman
Sewer System Survey in Pomeroy under Army Engineers
The United States Army Engineers survey the Sugar Run Sewer System in Pomeroy to determine action by the War Department on stopping the sewer outlet. With the Gallipolis dam raising water levels, local leaders say the sewer acts as a natural water course and cannot be stopped without proper drainage arrangements.
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Pomeroy
United States Army Engineers
Sugar Run
War Department
Gallipolis
Industrial Heads Speak On First Aid Program
A safety meeting is set at the Glouster Opera House Friday at 7 o'clock. The feature film Resuscitation on first aid will be shown. Speakers include Thomas P. Kearns state safety chief J Beal state industrial commissioner Ralph Deem Local Union 202 UMWA Sam Dunnett Local Union 648 and E F Mauer as chairman.
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Glouster
Glouster Opera House
Thomas P. Kearns
Division of Safety and Hygiene
State of
Ohio
J. 8. Beal
State Industrial Commission
Ralph Deem
Sam Dunnett
Union 648
E. F. Mauer
Hardin County group plans 100 dams for game fish propagation
The Hardin County More Fish and Gamebird Association began plans to construct about 100 dams on county streams to favor game fish propagation. Surveyor Russell M. Harvey urged a survey of dam sites to move the project forward.
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Kenton
Hardin County More Fish and Gamebird Association
Russell M. Harvey
Two Bison Heifers Found in Kansas City Carload
Urbana man Bart Saxhe wondered about extinction rumors and found two bison heifers in a cattle shipment in Kansas City, a surprising discovery amid a routine purchase. The sighting raises questions about wildlife status and transport of unusual livestock.
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Urbana, CO
Bart Saxhe
Kansas City
Swift and Sturdy Torpedo Boat Built for European Government
A swift and sturdy motor torpedo boat built for a European government by a British yard in British waters, with the craft noted for its reliability and speed as it sails from the Thames.
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River
London
Wind storm doubles yolk eggs at Arkansas hen house
Almyra Arkansas resident G R Jones reported his chickens were normal until a wind storm damaged the hen house. Since then the hens lay double yolk eggs, he stated.
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G. R. Jones
C of C Leader Attacks Federal Relief Plan
Canton audience of Stark County Foremen heard Ohio Chamber of Commerce executive secretary George B. Chandler condemn a federal relief program. He warned a 3 percent payroll tax and 90 percent state refunds would push states to adopt unemployment laws and argued social security harms relief recipients by diverting funds from pay envelopes.
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Canton
Stark County
Cian
George B. Chandler
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Ex Governor White Is Married Today
Former Ohio governor George White and Agnes Hofman Baldwin married at Rocky Ford Country Club in Columbus. They left for California by air for an around the world cruise, then plan to reside in Marietta after returning to Ohio.
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Columbus
George White
Ohio
Agnes Hofman Baldwin
Rocky Ford Country Club
California
Marietta
Opposition to Delayed Fare Reductions by Railroads
The National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners urged against delaying the June 2 start of ICC ordered passenger fare cuts. It rejected eastern roads plan for 18 month self styled experimental fares and endorsed prompt rate reductions.
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Washington
Eastern Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners
Eastern Roads
Athens pool room operator charged with extortion in campaign fund case
Evan Hamilton a Athens restaurant proprietor filed an affidavit charging Ralph Mike Slaughter with demanding a $20 contribution to Sheriff Charles Stratton’s campaign fund to avoid arrest for operating a gambling game. Slaughter denied the extortion claim and said his goal was to back a sheriff candidate after the primary.
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Athens
Joseph ©. Johnson
Ralph
Mike) Slaughter
Charles Stratton
Stratton
Messenger
Slaughter
The
Roy Goldsberry
Hamilton
Evan Hamilton
W. Washington Sr
O. F. Rowland
T. R. Bennett
Johnson
Scott Haney
Btratton
Rowland
Ickes Denies Asking Funds for PWA
Secretary Ickes stated he did not ask any Senator or Representative to vote new funds for the Public Works Administration. He denied connection with a House push to earmark 700 million of 1.5 billion requested for next year’s work relief. He released figures showing federal cost per year of PWA jobs is lower than Hopkins’s WPA estimate.
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House
PWA
Ickes
Harry J. Hopkins
Works Progress Administration
Hopkins
Eliza Jane Faires Dies At Glouster Tuesday
Mrs Eliza Jane Faires 90 widow of Aaron B Faires died at her Glouster home Tuesday night after a year of declining health Mr Faires died in 1926 She was born in New England moved to Glouster 47 years ago from Canaanville She leaves five sons John New Lexington Ed and C G Faires Glouster Will and Herb Zanenville A daughter Mrs G L Antie died three years ago in Trimble Three grandchildren also preceded her in death Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at the Church of Christ Glouster conducted by Rev David Morris burial in Maplewood Cemetery Friends may call at home anytime
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Eliza Jane Faires
Aaron B. Faires
Glouster
Mr. Faires
Mrs. Faires
New England
Canaanville
John
New Lexington
C. G. Faires
Will
Herb. Zanenville
Children in Headlines Highlight Trials and Trials of Fame
The report recounts child figures linked to dramatic events from Salem to Des Moines and beyond. Abbie Adams seeks care after her mother’s illness, while Helen Weilman faces her father’s drunkenness. Eddie Cantor’s promise to a star’s son and Freddie Bartholomew’s custody dispute are noted alongside a Farmington tragedy and a West Virginia homicide case involving a teen.
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Biterness
Freddie Bartholomew
Hollywood
England
Freddie
Wees
Seven Die In Italian Airliner Crash Near Turin
London dispatch reports seven killed when an airliner crashed on Mount Hasso between Turin and Milan. Unconfirmed reports also note unrest in Venezuela as of today.
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London
Exchange Telegraph
Turin
Italy
Mount Hasso
Milan
Georgetown
British Guiana
Venezuela
Knox Builds Early Lead in Illinois Presidential Primary
Chicago report shows Colonel Frank Knox leading Senator William E Borah in Illinois with 281022 to 204860 votes after 4497 precincts. downstate towns favor Borah. Democratic Governor Horner wins big in downstate Illinois. total Democratic primary turnout estimated at 1.5 million as Republicans cross over to boost Horner. Knox campaign claims decisive support and potential delegates rise.
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Knox
Borah
Illinois
Chicago
Frank Knox
William E. Borah
Cook County
Herman N. Bundesen
Edward J. Kelly
Patrick Nash
Horner
GOP
Bundesen
Edward A. Hayes
Knox For President
George Moses
New Hampshire
Knox Row
Townsendite Upsets Dope In Nebraska Primary
In Nebraska Democratic senatorial primary Townsendite former Congressman Terry Carpenter led J C Quigley by about 4 000 votes as 1417 of 2025 precincts reported Returna suggested no write in for Norris Meanwhile Borah and Landon drew write in votes and Roosevelt ran unopposed on the New Deal slate with 79454 votes in 1264 precincts and 79 454 for Roosevelt overall.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Terry Carpenter
J. C. Quigley
Democratic State Committee
Quigley
Carpenter
George W. Norris
William KB. Borah
Idaho
Alt M Landos
Kansas
Roosevelt
Propose Nation-Wide Use of Hospital Plan
Columbus report notes the Ohio Hospital Association weighing a nationwide hospitalization installment plan modeled after the Cleveland system. The plan would serve 24 000 subscribers paying two cents daily for up to 21 days of hospital service per year.
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Columbus
Ohio Hospital Association
Cleveland
Quintuplets Reported Born to Gypsy Woman in Transylvania
Reports say a 28 year old gypsy woman Maria Taingurary from Hodos village, Bibor district, Transylvania, gave birth to quintuplets two boys and three girls. Villagers reacted with superstition and the mother and babies were taken to Oradea, the nearest larger center.
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Bucharest
Romania
Maria Taingurary
Hodos
Bibor
Transylvania
Oradea
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