Southeastern Ohio superintendents push early school start
Fifteen counties meet at Ohio University in Athens to urge the state to permit an early September opening. The group plans to present the proposal to the State Department of Education in Columbus and to interview Gov. George White and education officials about delayed state aid. Delegates also discuss the tardy aid disbursement and elect new officers for the previous term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Education
Columbus
Southeastern Ohio
Ohio University
Ewing Hall
Ohio
George White
B. O. Skinner
State Department
Governor White
Vernon M. Rigel
Libby Holman Reynolds Vanishes After Bond
Libby Holman Reynolds freed on a 25000 bond awaits trial as alleged slaver of husband Smith Reynolds. She changes from black mourning garb to tan and vanishes from a Reidsville inn with a nurse maid and her father. Prosecutors say no first degree murder evidence yet. trial date uncertain.
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Winston Salem
N. C
U.P
Libby Holman Reynolds
Ab Walker
Smith Reynolds
Reidsville
Holman
Cincinnati
Libby
Man Pleads Guilty to Assault Charge at Athens Twilight League
Ralph Smith of Chauncey pleaded guilty before Mayor Robert Wood to assault. He was fined ten dollars and costs after arrest by Athens police for attacking a man named Davis at a local Twilight League baseball game following an argument during the event.
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Chauncey
Ralph Smith
Robert Wood
Smith
Athens
Davis
Beasley Sells 1929 Ford Cabriolet in Three Days
Athens resident Fred R. Beasley sold a 1929 Ford Cabriolet through a Messenger classified ad in three days. The ad offered the ORD 1998 Cabriolet for 195 dollars, delivering savings and satisfaction to buyer and advertiser alike.
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Fred R. Beasley
Athens
ORD
Officer Shot By Own Gun On Beer Raid
Athens Township constable Frank White 55 is in serious condition at Sheltering Arms Hospital after his revolver discharged while he and Constable Walter Riley searched Grace Carr's Sugar Creek residence for intoxicating liquor. The bullet struck White in the stomach, penetrating intestines. the weapon slipped from his holster twice. White, elected last fall, lives in Union with his wife and five children.
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Frank White
Athens Township
Sheltering Arms Hospital
White
Walter Riley
Sugar Creek
Grace Carr
Pearl Miller
Carr
Riley
Ohio Protective Association
Union
Third Disorder Suit Is Facing Commissioners
Athens County commissioners face their third damages suit over mine disorders as Charles W. Roberts of Lathrop files in Common Pleas Court seeking 5000 dollars. He alleges a February 25 assault at Black Diamond Mine left him with facial injuries, broken ribs, kidney damage, nervous shock, and permanent disability after being attacked by unknown men with weapons and dragged from the boiler room. Roberts says he was out of work for two months and incur medical bills still outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Charles W. Roberts
Lathrope
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Roberts
Black Diamond Coal Company
Black Diamond
Lathrop
Coolidge Set to Campaign for Hoover
Everett Sanders, chairman of the Republican National Committee, returned to Chicago and announced that former President Calvin Coolidge would campaign actively for Hoover's re election. Sanders projected Coolidge would speak for Hoover in the coming weeks, spreading optimism about the campaign prospects.
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Chicago
U.R
Everett Sanders
Republican National Committee
Calvin Coolidge
Hoover
Sanders
Coolidge
Petitions in County Ready for Home Rule Amendment
Athens County filed 26 or more petitions totaling 1400 signatures to back a proposed state constitution amendment. The effort, led by local groups and businesses, seeks to place the measure on November ballots without a constitutional convention, enabling counties to form charter commissions later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
League of Women Voters
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Nelsonville Board of Trade
Retail Merchants’ Association
Zenner’s Store
Athens Ice and Storage Company
Stedman's Packing Plant
Shafer's Wholesale Grocery
CC. A
Ohio
Leaders to meet in Portsmouth for Southeastern Ohio campaign
Athens County Republican leaders and several county candidates plan a Portsmouth meeting Friday to map campaign plans for Southeastern Ohio. State Central Committee members will discuss local issues with county leaders as 10 meetings statewide replace the former Columbus gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Republican Central and
Portsmouth
Ohio
State Central Committee
Columbus
Hurth
A. Mm
M. LD. Hughes
Athens
E. C
Woodworth
Lucy Murphy
Harry Kelley
Nelsonville
County Central Committee
David Johnson
Central Committee
Mary Bartlett
Athens County Republican Women
T. N. Hoover
Fred Bougher
Dynamite Blast Damages Mender Garage In Nelsonville
A dynamite explosion wrecked Horace Mender’s private garage in Nelsonville last night. Unexploded sticks were found at a nearby residence and a brickbat struck the Mender home. A National Guard patrol responded as police investigated the blast and related damage to surrounding homes. Two shots were fired toward Beck Adams’s home with no injuries reported.
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Nelsonville
Hewt
Horace Mender
Chestnut Street
Laura Gibson
Parkdale
Mender
Ed Dean
Lick Run
Manhattan Coal Company
National Guard
Gibson
George Bateman
Beck Adams
Beaumont
Adams
New York Coal Company
Chauncey
County 4 H Club Camp Near Athens Reaches Enrollment Milestone
Enrollment at the Ray's Run 4 H Club Camp near Athens reaches 50 with a projection to 55 by Wednesday. Eighteen Hocking County members join this year, exceeding last year. Activities include puzzles nature Swedish weaving wool work and sports under leaders Knowlton Zeigler Johnson and Chambers. Swimming in Crystal Pool Athens and bus trips are planned with breakfast Saturday marking the final day before campers return home.
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Ray
Barker Farm
Athens
Hocking County
T. H. Johnson
Harold Chambers
Arch Knowlton
Charles Zeigier
Knowlton
Athens County
Zeigler
Tolliver Rearrested After Missing Installment Plan
Tolliver, previously released from Athens County Jail on an installment agreement, was rearrested by Deputy George Rasp. Alleged failure to make payments follows a March 2 arrest for disorder at Ohio Collieries No 255 Mine. Convicted April 11 in Common Pleas Court with fines and costs of 113.30 dollars. 36 days served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tolliver
Luhrig
Athens County
George Rasp
Tolliver
Ohio Collieries Company
Common Pleas
Accidental Shooting Cleared in Ohio National Guard Death
The Nelsonville court of inquiry exonerated Pvt. Charles Murray in the fatal shooting of Pvt. Harry Rohr of St. Marys Ohio. Rohr died from a back wound after Murray allegedly discharged a revolver while cleaning his pistol. Coroner confirmed the discharge accidental. Rohr, about 25, died twenty minutes after the incident. body sent to Stout's for burial with military escort.
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Nelsonville
Aug
General Court of Inquiry
Yueater
Gilson D. Light
Harry P. Rohr
St. Mary's
Ohio
Co. K
48Th Infantry
Ohio National Guard
Charles McMurray
Stuart A. Baxter
John L. Watson
James W., Price
L. F. Jones
Rohr
McMurray
St. Marys
Tohra
Stout
Keep Bush Here Prohibition Inspector For Several Counties Remains In Same District
COLUMBS, O Aug 9 The state prohibition commissioner announced redistricting of the prohibition inspection department. The state will have ten districts instead of six. Inspectors and counties include Tom Bush and Michael Payma Perry Morgan Noble Monroe Hocking Vinton Athens Meigs Washington Elmer Farmer-Ross Pike Scioto Jackson Gallia Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. McCowen
Scioto County
Alex Root
Athens County
W. W. Webb
Washington County
J. W. Coleman
Hocking County
W. C. Coy
Teachers Reading Circle Bureau
State Department
Athens
Fairfield
Gallia
Hocking
Jackson
Jefferson
Meigs
Morgan
Muskin
Columbs
E. G. Mathews
Prohibition
Prohibition Inspection Department
Tom Bush
Michael Payma
Perry
Noble
Monroe
Vinton
Washington
Elmer Farmer
Ross
Pike
Scioto
Lawrence
American Buyers Bring Back Late Paris Fashions
American buyers in Paris have concluded their fall and winter fashion selections. Pleated skirt fronts with saddle shoulders and three-quarter swagger coats dominate, in handwoven fabrics with quilted or ruching details. Inverted pleats and blistered satin gowns show fullness above the elbows, while straight tunic silhouettes appear for sports and casual wear.
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Paris
U.P
Marta
Perea
Pay Delays Leave Ohio Rural Teachers Waiting In 1932
In Columbus in August, rural primary teachers in weak districts face delayed 1932 pay as depleted funds run short. State aid payroll approved July 1 totals $424,159, with an additional $877,493 due for districts through July 1, 1932, leaving over $1,000,000 unpaid. The Legislature allocated $4,425,000 for weak school districts, while education department cuts contrast with 147 more schools joining aid rolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Board of Control
Department of Education
Federal Home Loan Bank Opens Board Meeting
The new Federal Home Loan Bank board begins its inaugural session with a focus on easing mortgage burdens for homeowners. The board considers locating a bank in Cleveland or Columbus, with representatives Harold H. Burton and W W L Coffin present from Ohio interests.
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Washington
U.P
New
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Cleveland
Columbus
Harold H. Burton
W.W.L. Coffin
Cleveland Rest Estate Board
Interior work wraps up at Athens Post Office addition
Construction chief C B E Kink says interior work is finished and painting of walls and ceiling will begin Wednesday. Carpenters will lay the floor next, with all new building work expected to be completed by August 25.
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Athens
C. BE. Kink
Weather Varies Across Cities With Warm Overnight Outlook
Yesterday highs reached 104 in Phoenix and 98 in San Antonio while Boise shows a placeholder. Today's lows include White River 42 and Winnemucca 44. Forecast calls for mostly favorable conditions with a warming trend and possible showers tonight into Wednesday.
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Phoenix
San Antonio
Boise
White River
Winni
Winnemucca
William Masterson Guilty on Intoxication Charge
Athens man William Masterson was fined $5 and costs after pleading guilty before Mayor R. S. Wood on Monday. He was arrested by Athens police Saturday night.
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William Masterson
Athens
R. &S. Wood
Masterson
Suspect Held in Slaying Case Near Gloverdale California
A man believed to be John Santis of San Francisco was hunted in connection with the slaying of 9 year old Dina Sideres and was taken into police custody in Gloverdale California today.
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Gloverdale
Calif
John Santis
San Francisco
Dina Sideres
Governor Frees Woman Over Bird Killing in Hunger Crisis
In Harrisburg, Governor Pinchot ordered release for Mrs. Annia Cheas of Fairchance, Pa, who had been jailed for 20 days for killing a ricker to feed hungry children after her husband’s seven weeks of unemployment left the family short of food. Cheas said sicilian hunger drove the act.
Nudists Will Picnic Again
The League of Naturists plans weekly Sunday picnics on a Macedonia Ohio farm near Pease, saying they are within their rights. Officials in Summit County and Cleveland welfare protectors express concern over nudist gatherings and potential enforcement actions.
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Cleveland
League of Naturists
Summit County
Macedonia-Hmudson
Macedonia
Oit
Abbott
Manseur
C. A. Peaasee
Nnder Abbott
Pease
Elss
Goodenberger
Federal Loans Sought to Aid Needy Across Ohio
Ohio officials discussed obtaining an $8 million loan from the Federal Reconstruction Finance Corporation to fund relief programs. Distribution would favor Cuyahoga Hamilton Mahoning Franklin and other counties with Athens County possibly receiving over $100,000. Loan repayment would come from yearly withholdings on federal subsidies.
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Columbus
Gevere Hor White
Henry Hrupter
Hevin
Highwaya
Ohin General Assembly
Cuyahoga
Hamilton
Mahoning
Franklin
Luneas
Montgomery
Stark Ceutnries
Athena County
Athens County Seeks Federal Relief Bond Funds
Mrs. Maude Lowry, clerk of the county commissioners, told the Ohio Relief Commission that Athens County may receive a portion of federal relief funds. She asked for a share of the relief bond issue, noting the county’s need likely exceeds local and state allocations. County trustees and relief workers met to assess unemployment needs and outline the county’s appeal for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Merens Struction Finance Corporation
Tanda
Maude Lowry
Ohio Relief
Come Minasionerd
Athena County
Leila Kinney
State Welfare Department
Indictment in Natchez Mystery Case Smears Two Society Figures
In Natchez Mississippi two former society favorites faced murder charges in the ongoing case surrounding Jane Sarget Merrill a 72 year old recluse and former Natchez belle. Octavia Dockrey 60 and Dickna 61 were indicted for murder linking them to the case and to noted connections with Confederate roots and New York Sun ties.
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Natchez, Mias
U.rr
Old South
Jane Sarget Merrill
Old
Natehbez
Octavia Dockrey
Dickna
Charles A. Dana
New York Sun
Greatest Show Now Olympic Games in Real Estate Heaven
Beverly Hills residents hail the Olympic Games as the greatest show in America with daily crowds from 70 000 to 105 000 praising the event. The piece notes pageantry dignity and thrill and mentions the marathon won by an Argentine runner who fainted during the finish.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
United States
Los Angeles
America
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William A. O’brien
Vera O’ Brien
Northwestern University
Harrisburg
Ang
Z. Smith Reynolds
Libby Holtman
Walker
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Ohio Relief Commission
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