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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1931

Page

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Ohio Co ed Thrown From Riding Horse At Fairgrounds

Evelyn Kackley of Woodsfield Ohio a freshman at the university was thrown from a horse during a gymnasium class ride at the Athens County Fairgrounds. She suffered spinal injuries with partial paralysis of the legs but no bone breaks per X rays. She was taken to University Hospital for treatment after aid by doctors Sprague and Merwin.

Evelyn Kackley Woodsfield University Hospital Evelyn Geneva Kackley Ohio University Athens Ounty Fairgrounds John Sprague J. T. Merwin Miss Kackley Ible University Athens Sast Mulberry Street

Acid Attack Kills Man in Chicago Street Ambush

Joseph Laigen, 55, was sprayed with inflammable acid and stabbed by two assailants who fled after the attack in Chicago. Laigen fought the flames and reached Mercy Hospital where a priest saved him. He could not identify his assailants before dying or explaining motive.

Chicago U.P Joseph Laigen Laigen Mercy Hospital

Waterloo Township Road repairs approved by commissioners

Members of the Waterloo Township Board met with Athens County Commissioners to discuss Marsh Field Five Points Road improvements. The board voted to rebuild one mile of Waterloo Township Road and a half-mile of Luhrig Salem Road near Luhfiz. The Albany bridge over the New York Central Railroad will gain 15 inches clearance at center with higher approaches to ease the incline. gravel for the approaches will be supplied by the county.

Waterloo Township Board Athens County Commissioners Marshfield Five Points Waterloo Township Luhrig-Salem Luhfiz Albany York Central Railroad

Columbus Bar Association criticizes unauthorized practice

The Columbus Bar Association issued a resolution condemning unauthorized practice by banks, trust companies, and loan institutions. A copy was sent to each institution with a letter from Thomas J. Keating, chairman of the investigating committee.

Columbus U.P Thomas J. Keating

Governor Grants 30 Day Stay In Canton Bank Messenger Murder

Governor George White granted a 30 day stay to James Romeo of Canton who was sentenced Friday night for the murder of Charles Riblett a Canton bank messenger during a daylight robbery.

Columbus George White James Romeo Canton Charles Riblett

Thrifty Ends and Growing Vigor in Webster’s Note

A readers query on the word thrifty defined as growing vigorously and thriving. The note cites Webster and United Business Publishers’ Bureau of Fconomica as source. The message asks what that meaning implies.

Webster Dyright By United Business Publishers’ Bureau of Fconomica

Coed Reinstated Miss Jean West Returns to Classes

Miss Jean West of Portsmouth, suing for an injunction to stop Miami University from expelling her, returns to Teachers College classes in Hamilton Ohio while awaiting the Common Pleas Court decision. Judge J. D. Barnes of Sidney, visiting here by assignment, orders her to attend class pending ruling. West is daughter of Portsmouth city plumbing inspector William West.

Jean West Miami Hamilton Portsmouth Miami University Teachers’ College Common Pleas J. D. Barnes Sidney

Arthur Brisbane column preview from Today section

Syndicated column by Arthur Brisbane, dated Today, with King Features copyright. outlines editorial stance and forthcoming topics in a concise, period-voice preview.

Arthur Brisbane King Features, Inc

Ford Visits Book-Cadillac Hotel Patient Biographer

Detroit April 1 Henry Ford arrives from Dearborn to visit this writer at the Book Cadillac Hotel. He speaks warmly of Edison Florida trip and his old friend Lincoln era achievements. Ford concentrates on future plans, noting the heavy burden of leadership in American industry.

Detroit Mich Mohammed Henry Ford Dearborn Angel Gabriel Ford President Coolidge White House Mr. Ford Frankenstein

Ford to write for Hearst offers amid freedom talk

The article notes Henry Ford declining a $150000 yearly offer from Hearst for 300 words daily, citing net profits of over $44 million in 1939. Ford emphasizes staying free from regular work while acknowledging possible occasional writing if not daily. He recalls running away from home at sixteen to find work.

Ford Calvin Coolidge Chicago Herald and Examiner Seattle Post Intelligencer Mr. Ford Hearst Organization Henry Ford Massachusetts

Left Wailing At the Altar in Hawaii

In Honolulu on April 21 Dorothy Mackaill the film actress faced a halted Hawaii wedding plan. Neil Albert Miller a sugar planter and Los Angeles family member and Judge Francis Brooks awaited the ceremony only to be told the wedding was postponed. The couple’s delay followed reports of a hitch and Mackaill and her mother were seen arguing near Diamond Head.

Honolulu T. H U.P Dorothy Mackaill Hawaii Neil Albert Miller Los Angeles Miss Mackaill Francis Brooks Miller Famous Diamond Head

Robber Strikes City Treasury In Detroit Heist

In Detroit on April 21 a bandit robbed the City Treasurer’s Office of about $28,000 in tax receipts. The fleeing robber carried roughly $8,000 in cash and $25,400 in checks. Theodore Crowley, 28, of Chicago, identified as a confederate, was captured minutes after the robbery.

Detroit U.rp Theodore Crowley Chicago

Tragic Child Death From Home Fire in Cincinnati

Edith Mueller a four year old girl died after she wrapped a towel around her neck and touched a match. Her mother heard her cries and extinguished the flames but the burns were fatal.

Cincinnati U.P Edith Mueller Edith

Drought and Relief Reports From Red Cross Meet

Miss Pearl French executive secretary of the Athens Red Cross spoke in Washington about ongoing drought relief and veterans loans. She noted 315 Athens County families aided by drought relief during the National Red Cross Convention April 12 to 16 with 1,274 delegates in attendance.

Miss Pearl French Washington United States Athens Red Cross Hoover Athens Miss French War Navy Department Smithsonian Institute Red Cross Athens County

Court May Put Ray Daugherty On Probation

Ray Daugherty of Marietta, sentenced to one to six years in Ohio Penitentiary for fraudulently obtaining a marriage license to wed 15 year old Freda Ward, may be placed on probation as officials note no prior trouble and good intentions amid the case. His sister posed as Miss Ward to obtain the license and the girl later killed Mrs. Harriman, prompting the investigation. The girl was placed at the Delaware Girls' Industrial School due to her youth.

Zanesville U.2 Ray Daugherty Marietta Ohio Freda Ward Marietts Common Pleas Court Daugherty Margaret Treadway Parkersburg W. Va Miss Ward Geraldine Harriman Girls’ Industrial School Delaware

New Jail Condemned in Lisbon Ohio

Columbiana County Jail in Lisbon has been condemned as a menace to health life and morals State Inspector S C Griffin urged immediate construction of a new facility Bond issues to fund a new jail have been defeated by voters three times.

Lisbon U.R Columbiana County S. C. Griffin

Tiffin Names New School Superintendent

Paul V. Brown, 34, of Barnesville was chosen today as superintendent of Tiffin Schools to succeed Charles A. Krout who retires after 31 years in the post. The appointment follows 70 applicants for the position.

Tiffin Paul V. Brown Barnesville Charles A. Krout

Siamese train to New York Washington reaches Chicago

The royal Siamese train carrying King Prajadhipok and entourage arrived in Chicago at 9:30 a.m. today. It was switched from the Soo Line to the New York Central in preparation for continuing the journey to New York and Washington.

Chicago Prajadhipok New York Washington Soo Line New York Central

Bargains in Classifieds Today Offer Many Items

Classified ads list a complete set of four chromium plated golf clubs with case for $7 and personalized engraving on golf balls at a Court Street shop. A 1930 Chevrolet sedan is offered for $465 and a 1928 Pontiac coach with two new tires sells for $215. Ironing board covers and pads are 50 cents.

Moesserger Court Street

Dr Morton W. Bland Dies at Columbus Health Leader

Dr Morton W. Bland 53 health commissioner of Logan Ohio died in the Rural Rest Room Columbus from euremia after weeks of illness. A Rush Medical College 1909 graduate he practiced in Bellevue and Westerville before moving to Logan. He served as state registrar of vital statistics in 1915 16 and belonged to the Columbus Academy of Medicine and the Ohio State Medical Association. Funeral is set for 2 p m Thursday at his sister Mrs Jennie Irvin’s home in Galion.

Columbus U.P Morton W. Bland Logan Hocking County Euremia Doctor Bland Rush Medical College Bellevue Westerville Columbus Academy of Medicine Ohio State Medical Association Jennie Irvin Galion

Alfonso Needs Cash in Paris Departure for London

Paris April 21 King Alfonso of Spain left Paris for London with the Duke of Miranda and former Ambassador Jose Maria Quinones de Leon. Despite a large fortune he had nearly exhausted funds brought to Paris and sought a loan from Quinones de Leon. Much of the $20,000 he carried was spent loaning to aristocratic Spanish exiles.

Paris U.P Alfonso of Spain Duke of Miranda Jose Maria Quinunes de Leon London Quinones de Leon

Ohio University Student Harry Brown Advances in Ohio Peace Oratorical

Oratory contestant Harry Brown of Ohio University will represent OU at the sectional Ohio Peace Oratorical Association contest at Capital University in Bexley on Wednesday. He faces competitors from Muskingum Wittenberg Ohio Veteran University Akron and Otterbein. First and second place winners from Capital University advance to the state center in Columbus on May 3. Brown won the Ohio City round last week with Let Us Wage Peace.

Harry Brown Jackson Ohio University Ohio Peace Oratorical Association Capital University Bexley Brown Muskingum College Wittenberg College Ohio Veteran University University of Akron Otterbein College Ohio Columbus Ohio City Lion

Rebels to enter Tegucigalpa as Honduras crisis deepens

Wireless reports from Honduras say Revolutionary Leaders plan to seize Tegucigalpa and install Deputy Manuel Rodriguez as provisional president. President Colindres pledges life to defend democratic institutions, denounces foreign ownership and vows no betrayal to Honduras.

Mexico City Honduras Tegucigalpa Manuel Rodriguez Nicaragua Colindres

Heavy Guard Takes Martin To State Pen

Pittsburgh Hymie Martin, convicted of the murder of former Cleveland Councilman William E Potter, was moved from county jail to Ohio Penitentiary for a life sentence. Sheriff Sulzbann led the secretive transfer with detectives and reporters in attendance. Hymie expressed hope for release within a year.

Martin Cleveland Pittsburgh Hymie’’ Martin William EE. Potter Ohio Penitentiary John M. Sulzbann John E. Toner Bernard Wolf Wolf Ed Pello John M. Salzmann Fred C. Alber Albert Yarhau East Cleveland

Taylor Fined for Possession of Intoxicating Liquor

Leslie Taylor of The Plains was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to possession of intoxicating liquor. Constables Jonas and Junod found a quantity of home brew in his possession when they arrested him last week. Virgil Carpenter was fined 25 dollars and costs for operating a dance hall without a permit at Plantsville.

Leslie Taylor Plains C. H. Porter Jonas Junod Virgil Carpenter Porter Plantsville

Loyal forces strike back in Hankow after missionary capture

Chinese government troops attack outlaw bands on three fronts after capturing three missionaries in Kingmen. Oscar Anderson Esther Norlund and Augusta Nelson were seized by communists. General Kuoshan’s and Ho Lung forces clash as Kingmen is bombed. Ho Lung carries a $50,000 bounty.

Hankow China U.R— Hankow Kingmen Kuo Hshan Ho Lung Oscar Anderson Esther Norlund Augusta Nelson Covenant Missionary Society of

Weather summary for several cities shows unsettled conditions

Yesterday records include Phoenix 96 and El Paso 88 with Columbus 81. Today's lows include The Pas 14 and Minneota 14 and QuAppelle 10. The next 36 hours show continued showers, then clearing and cooler, with Wednesday turning fair and cool.

Phoenix Fl Paso Columbus Pas Minnedosa Qu’Appelle

Prohibition as a University Course Proposed at Ohio Wesleyan

The Political Science Department at Ohio Wesleyan University announces a new two hour per week course for juniors and seniors titled Prohibition a Gun damental Problem funded by W F Bigelow. A two day January 1992 conference will present both sides and feature state and national figures.

Delaware Political Science Department Ohio Week University Universes W. F Bigelow Good Housekeeping Ohio Wesleyan B. A. Arneson CIA

Students named to state scholarship contest team

Athens County Schools announced a 30 student scholarship team for the District State contest on May 2 at Ohio University. Members include Rome High School students in chemistry and science, plus Albany and Ames Bern students in Latin and history, among others. District honors are May 2, state honors May 16 at centers including Ohio University and Miami University.

Athens County Ohio University Athens Alex Root Charles Lowry Thomas Hiddison Rome High School Charles Copeland Rome Jack Winner Marie Howard Amuse Hern Tauline Strawsbaugh Greens Eun Phygica Claudine Richardson Venia Meek Konte Ruth Biddison Frank Kearns Jacksonville Trimble Dorothy Michael the Plains Oale University Towling Green State College Kent State College Miami University Ohto State University Belmont Ijailia Guernsey Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Monroe Morgan Noble Muskingum Perry Pike Ross Scioto Vinton Washington

Woman Found Dead in Well Suspected Foul Play

Miss Lucille Drew, 25, whose body was found in a 17 foot well in Bucyrus, disappeared on Saturday while en route to the home of Frank Bair, a widower. Crawford County authorities say evidence suggests foul play and hope for an early arrest.

Bucyrus Lucille Drew Leroy Drew Crawford County Miss Drew Frank Bair Bair Manhardt Gabon

Igloo the Poles Fox Terrier Dies in Boston

Igloo, a fox terrier said to be the only dog to visit both the North and South Poles, died today in Boston as Admiral Richard E. Byrd rushed from the Midwest. Byrd canceled three lectures and hurried to Boston after being notified of the dog's illness in Springfield.

Boston Richard BE Byrd Middlewest Springfield

Ruth Nichols Aims To Fly Across Atlantic Next Month

Ruth Nichols, one of the country’s foremost women pilots, plans an Atlantic crossing next month to realize her great ambition. The mission targets New York to Atlantic routes with hopes of setting a historic solo flight record.

Atlantic New York U.P Ruth Nichols

Slaying Said to Involve Teuber's Party Social Life

San Diego authorities questioned men from Louise Teuber's past as they sought a motive for her death. The 17 year old was found hanged from an oak on Jonesy Mountain after a Saturday night strike behind the ear and a fatal strangulation. Investigators noted skin under her fingernails and said her party life and multiple boyfriends may have sparked the killing. Letters to her father and sister hinted at plans to leave home for work in another city.

San Diego Cal U.P Louise Teuber Jonesy Black Mountain Ed Cooper Chester Gunn Cooper Miss Teuber Wheriffs William Teuber Isabel Prouty

Marion to be questioned in shooting of 13 year old

Columbus April 21 Marion Harlan Marion was to be questioned by officers at Rees Station near Columbus in connection with the shooting of Robert Lawson 13 wounded in the right lung. The boy probably will recover. Marion admitted firing a rifle but said he did not know he had shot anyone.

Columbus U.P Harlan Marion Rees Station Here Robert Lawson Marion

Wall Spends Quiet Night in One Big Capital of Country

A letter from Will describes flying along the Fast Coast Air Line route from Jacksonville to Washington. He notes visits at Havana and other stops, admiring the dome of the capital. He reports a surprisingly quiet night in the city, compares it to Managua after an earthquake, and hints at plans for a possible revolution the next day.

Wall Washington Republic New York Florida Fast Coast Air Line Jacksonville Havana Charleston Florence Raleigh Josephus Daniels Richmond Managua Will

Speakers at Bucyrus welfare district conference urge local focus

John McSweeney state welfare director urged residents to solve local welfare and prevention problems first to avoid higher state institution costs. Perry Denne of Ohio State University blamed today’s business mood on outdated production ideas. Mary Irene Atkinson urged deeper inquiry into welfare cases as district conferences plan upcoming results.

Bucyrus John McSweeney Perry Dennne Ohblo State University Misa Mary Irene Atkinson Charities McSweeney

Not To Dump Wheat Abroad

Washington April 21 The Federal Farm Board chairman James C Stone denied reports the board would dispose of stabilization wheat holdings in Europe for current prices The board has not considered such action and will pursue only previously announced steps selling abroad up to 38 000 000 bushels by July 1 and not making stabilization purchases from the 1931 crop.

Washington James C. Stone Federal Farm Board Europe Atlantic Gulf Pacific Northwest Palm Board

Forest Fire Ravages Sterling City Area in California

A forest fire near Sterling City California 35 miles east of Chico burned over 50 acres and levelled eight businesses and 26 homes. The blaze started in a Diamond Match Company general store which is Sterling Citys logging headquarters. A large mill escaped as winds shifted the fire away.

Chico Calif Sterling City Here Diamond Match Company

Death Mystery Eats At Grief Near Bucyrus

Miss Lucille Drew 25 was found dead in a neighbor’s well. The Healy family reports their son Guy 15 has been missing for 10 days and was last seen Sunday visiting friends in Montpelier Ohio. Officials probe possible links between the two cases.

Bucyrus U.P Lucille Drew Frank Healy Guy Montpelier

Minister Held for Intoxication in Reynoldsburg

The Rev Louis J Lewis Methodist minister at Reynoldsburg and White Hall near Columbus faces police court on intoxication charges after his automobile crashed into a parked car. Officers found a partially filled liquor bottle in his pocket. he admitted ownership and cited a physician's orders for whiskey due to sinus trouble.

Columbus Louis J. Lewis Reynoldsburg White Hall Here Lew’ -Ho Lewis

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Fairgrounds Columbus Association Everit B Terhune Van Marth Mother Argue Rob City Treasury Josephine Forbes Kring Pontiac Dr. Bland Alfonso Marry Brown Olio Rodrigues Asks SL Epport Taylor Ohio Department of Education Igloo Ite Farm Board
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