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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1932

Page

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Wheat shipment to aid Athens County families

The Athens County Red Cross reports 2,496 sacks of wheat 24 pounds each will be shipped from Chicago to Athens for distribution to needy families. Milling is by F. J. Beasley, with first aid to Dover and Trimble Townships and later areas. Eligibility restrictions exclude highway workers and those on state or government aid.

Athens County Red Cross Chicago Athens F. J. Beasley Company Dover Township G. B. Courtney F. E. Boudinot Courtney Bradfield Ww. PD. Hines Burke Witham Trimble Township Andrew Allen John Gatchell J. M. McDonald James Brown William Christman Dan Shepard Sam Kasim Miss French Trimble

Suit to Review Ohio Relief Bond Act Heads to Friday Hearing

Hamilton County seeks to compel the State Tax Commission to authorize 1 million dollars in relief bonds under the Espy Roberts act. The case tests the constitutionality of the Relief Bond Act and whether the state can assume county debts. The Ohio Supreme Court will hear the matter Friday.

Columbus U.P Hamilton County State Tax Commission Espy-Roberts Ohio 4A County

Court Holds Law Invalid in Ohio Unknown Depositors Case

Ohio Supreme Court today affirmed the Cuyahoga County Court of Appeals ruling that the unknown depositors law is invalid. William H. Millikan sought to file about 20 suits in Cuyahoga County Court to transfer unclaimed Cleveland bank deposits to the county treasury.

Columbus U.R Ohio Supreme Court Cuyahoga

Motor Day Tests Students Ability At Athens Junior High

At Athens Junior High School a Motor Day tested students in general science. Each pupil built a tiny motor, ran it for a minute, and took a 20 minute motor test. Prizes awarded include first for motor exhibit to Charles Giauque with runners up Carl Beasley and Franklin Calvin. Roy Schletzer won best motor test, Orville Pierce was second. best papers went to Betty McBride and Mary Anne Smith.

Athens M. A. Grubb Charles Giauque Carl Beasley Franklin Calvin Roy Schletzer Orville Pierce Betty McBride Mary Anne Smith

Athens County Students to Compete in Saturday Track Meet

More than 600 Athens County students will attend the annual track meet at Ohio University Stadium. Athletic Director O C Bird will direct events with assistance from Ohio University students. A Playday demonstration by elementary pupils from Canaanville Rock Riffle Guysville Jacksonville Trimble and the County Home is featured.

Athens County Athens Athens County High School Athletic and Oratorical Association Ohio University O. C. Bird Canaanville Rock Riffle Guysville Jacksonville Trimble Bernard E. Hughes

Bambino Homer Highlighted By Public News Salons

ARTHUR BRISBANE reflects on how the Bambino Ruth’s homer dominates attention amid global calamities and compares media focus to a Chinese earthquake report. He notes a school Playday with eighth graders, a track meet, and changes in how the Athletic and Oratorical Association cups are awarded with two trophies for the winner and runner-up.

Athletic and Oratorical Association Ames-Bern

Manchuria tensions and desert life mingle in wide front page

News notes Russia's military buildup and League of Nations worries amid potential Sino Russian clash. Desert ecology features lizards, tortoises, rabbits, coyotes, and lynxes in a vivid landscape. Walter Damrosch concert and a Palisade ranch airstrip scene unfold with a bi plane making a round trip to the Pacific.

King Carol joins Bucharest fire brigade at chocolate factory blaze

King Carol of Roumania assisted the Bucharest fire brigade early today in battling a blaze at a Bucharest chocolate factory, helping to extinguish the fire and assist workers.

Bucharest King Carol of

Dr Baker Touted as Possible League of Nations Secretary General

In Geneva on April 20 1926 speculation rises that Newton Dr Baker could succeed Sir Eric Drummond as Secretary General of the League of Nations next year.

Geneva Newton Dr. Baker Eric Drummond League of Nations

De Valera Granted Leave to Introduce Oath Abolition Bill

In Dublin on April 20 the Dail granted President Eamon De Valera leave to introduce legislation abolishing the oath to the crown. The move marks a push to remove the oath requirement amid ongoing constitutional debates.

Dublin Eamon Devalera Dail

Counterfeiting Confession Ties Gregg to Coins

In Ironton on April 20 authorities reported Grace Fuller, 20, confessed seeing Martin J. Gregg of Portsmouth mold counterfeit coins from plaster at her home. Gregg then faced charges of circulating lead half dollars.

Ironton Grace Fuller Martin J. Gregg Portsmouth

Heidelberg College library vandalism disrupts storm of books

Tiffin April 20 Heidelberg College officials investigate who caused havoc in the library. Librarians found nearly all books removed from shelves and stacked on the floor as authorities seek the responsible party.

Tiffin Heidelberg College

Former Clerk Roberts Goes On Trial For Bribery

Columbus April 20 Matt E Roberts former probate court clerk will face trial Thursday on bribery charges tied to purchases of clothing for indigent insane persons.

Columbus Matt E. Roberts

Detective Kathleen Jones Found Dead in Cleveland Hallway

The body of Kathleen Jones, described as a pretty investigator for several detective agencies, was discovered today in a hallway of an apartment building in Cleveland's Little Hollywood district.

Cleveland Kathleen Jones Little Hollywood

Paroled Inmate Jesse Sands From London Prison Farm

Columbus April 20 among 69 inmates parole board release includes Jesse Sands of Athens County who abandoned legitimate children and is slated for parole on April 30 at the London prison farm member of the Ohio board ordered parole for the offender with a history of abandonment under Ohio parole procedures.

Columbus London Prison Farm Ohio Parole Board Jesse Sands Athens County

MacDonald May Take Indefinite Rest For Eye Trouble

London dispatch reports Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald may be ordered to take complete rest to protect his eye sight for an undetermined period. The government has not released additional details about his condition or expected absence.

London U.R Ramsay MacDonald

Prominent Ohio Lawyer Curtis McBride Dies at 73

Curtis E. McBride, 73, former president of the Ohio Bar Association, died last night in Mansfield Ohio. He was feted with jurists from across the state on the banquet anniversary of his admission to the bar, two weeks after fifty years since his admission. He authored the current jury selection system law.

Mansfield U.P Curtis E. McBride Ohio Bar Association Ohio Ohio Bar McBride

Weather Outlook and Temperatures Across Cities

Yesterday high temperatures ranged from 86 to 92 degrees in Phoenix San Antonio and El Paso. Today's lows cool to 20 in White River 28 in Parry Sound and 30 in Port Arthur. The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness tonight and milder temperatures with unsettled weather spreading eastward over the next 36 hours.

Phoenix San Antonio el Paso White River Parry Sound Port Arthur

Hoover Firm on Bonus Bill Chance and Burden

President Hoover opposes the soldiers bonus as costly and unlikely to pass. Administration officials, led by Veterans Administrator Frank Hines, push the attack before the House Ways and Means Committee. Officials argue weighing the $2.4 billion cost whether funded by bonds or new currency burdens the country.

Ways and Means Committee House Senate Washington Hoover Congress Patman Ways and Means Frank T. Hines Dawed Reconstruction Corporation Neyer Federal Reserve Board Treasury Mills

Far East Diplomatic Efforts Highlighted by Stimson in Geneva

In Geneva Secretary of State Stimson reported to Washington that European diplomats show keen interest in the Far East crisis. He aims to clarify the diplomatic climate and assess Europe’s potential responses should Japan extend its ambitions in China.

Stimson Geneva China-Japan Washington State Department Far East Europe Japan China

Hoover Attends Harris Funeral in Senate Chamber

President Hoover visits the capitol to attend funeral services in the Senate chamber for Senator Harris of Georgia who died at his apartment Monday.

Washington U.P Hoover Capitol Senate Harris Georgia

Chickens and Cars Shape All Ohio Safety Talk

In Columbus on April 20 the All-Ohio Safety Congress heard Frank E. Strouse of the Pennsylvania Railroad note that poultry avoid cars and horses no longer panic at autos, yet human injuries from traffic continue to rise. He urged intelligent reactions to protect people.

Columbus Frank E. Strouse Chicago Pennsysvaela Railroad All-Ohio Safety Congress

Hall Street Not Aimed At A Special Place

An obscure clipping claims Hall Street in RLY HELLS California features a satire of Wall Street. The piece jokes that the street leads nowhere and mocks investors and regulators. It mentions Monte Carlo debt woes and a Senate probe stretching ten days.

Hall Street RLY Hells Calif Apriavs News Monte Carlo Wall Street Anth Senate New York City

Ohio Structure to Proceed on State Office Building

Columbus April 20 the State Office Building Commission ordered architects and contractors to proceed immediately with the completion of Ohio s new 85000000 State Office Building wrecked by an explosion last week causing ten deaths. The action followed meetings with the attorney general and chief counsel and was taken on the attorney general s advice. The commission directed removal of wreckage and completion of the structure. It signaled the state will oppose any claim of liability for losses from the blast.

Columbus U.P State Office Building Commission Otio Gilbert Nettman Karl C. Shively Louie F. Laylin Bettman

Columbus Rail Light buys Southern Ohio Electric and more

The State Utilities Commission approved the Columbus Rail Light Company purchase of the Southern Ohio Electric Company for 49.9 million dollars. It also approved buying Adams County Power and Light for 450 thousand and Peebles Power Company for 100 thousand. The commission allowed capitalization values to be set later and authorized partial stock purchases in United Ohio Utilities Company.

Columbus State Utilities Commission Columbus Rail-Light Company Southern Ohio Electric Company Adams County Power & Light Company Peebles Power Company Lloyd Reiterman Columbus Company United Ohio Utilities Company

Meigs Man Albert Young Dies at 69 in Meigs County

Albert Young 69 of Silver Ridge Meigs County died at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg Tuesday morning after three weeks with bladder ailment He was born January 12 1863 in Chester Township and lived much of his life in Silver Ridge He leaves seven daughters two sons a wife 38 grandchildren six great grandchildren and two brothers Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Mt Hermon A B Church with Rev L P Norris officiating Burial will follow in Mt Hermon Cemetery.

Dorothy King Shade Valley Lizzie Osborn Marion Myrtle van Meter Sumner Edith Harper Silver Ridge Ruth Harper Columbus Sleuth Young Joseph Young Enterprise Eli Young Long Bottom Mt. Hermon A. B L. P. Norris Mt. Hermon Cemetery

Sixth Graders Now Turn to Sculpture

An exhaustive search for young Michael Angelos is being made in the two sixth grades at the Centrale School. In connection with their study of Greek history, the students have turned to clay in art under Miss Dorothea Lowe. They model copies of the Discus Thrower Winged Victory and Phoenician ships along with Madonna and Child figures. The two grades are taught by Miss Mary Williams and Miss Cora Evans.

Michael Angelos Centrale School Dorothea Lowe Greece Mary Williams Cora

Will of J W Lax Admitted to Probate in Athens County

Athens County Probate Judge 8 M John admitted the will of J W Lax to probate today. The ruling sets forth the executor’s duties and the estate’s forthcoming administration proceedings.

J. W. Lax Athens County 8. M. John

Explosion Rocks Harrison County Coal Area Rife With Tension

A mysterious early morning explosion rocked Jewett and surrounding Harrison County coal fields amid a strike with National Guard patrols. Authorities reported theft of nitro glycerin, suspected strip mine involvement, and heightened anti aircraft measures. Officials from Goodyear Akron refused talks with United Mine Workers while Governor White sought a settlement plan to restore peace.

Cadiz U.P Harrison County National Guard Givcerin William Marlin Somers Hocking Valley Flelda Marlin Goodyear Akron United Mine Workers Ohio West Virginia United Mine Workers of America

Dr Mees Dies Noted Ohio University physicist Carl Mees

Professor of physics at Ohio University aged 79 died suddenly in Terre Haute Indiana. He was president emeritus of Rose Polytechnic Institute and a Columbus native. A Columbus burial is planned with funeral services likely Thursday or Friday afternoon.

Carl Leo Mees Ohio University Terre Haute Ind Emeritua Rose Polytechnic Institute Mees Columbus Starling Medical College Ohio State University University of Berlin Otto Mees Capital University

Leis for Darrow and Miss Snookie in Hawaii Arrival

In a light hearted scene a chimpanzee named Miss Snookie arrives in Los Angeles from Hawaii wearing a Hawaiian leis similar to Clarence Darrow’s on his Honolulu visit for the Fortescue murder trial. The ship roster lists her as a theatrical profession hula hula dancer.

Clarence Darrow Honolulu Snookie Los Angeles Hawaii

May Barefoot Day Sparks Footwear Promises Across Town

Local chatter mirrors a countdown to May 1 as mothers pledge barefoot freedom for children once warm weather returns. Persistent sun and rising temperatures fuel hopes, though a late chill lingers. river level readings clock at 4 today as forecasts hint at more warm days ahead.

Hocking River

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