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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1936

Page

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Rebels Shell German and British Ships

International incidents around the Spanish revolt multiply as the Bessel reports pursuit by an armed red-flag boat off San Sebastian before a German torpedo boat intervened. Briton Captain Robert Saville is killed near Gijon when the Almirante Cervera shells his yacht Blue Shadow. his wife wounded.

Paris Bessel Bayonne San Sebastian Robert Saville Gijon Almirante Cervera Blue Shadow Comet Mrs. Saville Madrid Barcelona Oviedo War Ministry Junkers Azuaga Seville

Home Building Shows Rise in Southern Ohio

The federal housing administration district office announced a surge in residential building in Central and Southern Ohio. For the first seven months of 1986 permits were issued in 12 cities for new homes valued at 2,034,110, up from 991,100 in the same period last year.

Columbus U.P Ohio Federal Housing Administration

Two Boys Die After Canoe Capsize Near Lorain

Coast Guards continued search for two Cleveland youths believed drowned after their canoe capsized Saturday near Cask Villa tourist camp. Victims Charles Frys 17 son of Patrolman Al Frys and Louis Sammar tano 17 were identified. An Akron man found the overturned craft.

Lorain U.P Coast Guards Cleveland Cask Villa Charles Frys al Frys Louis Sammartano Akron

WV Senator Holt Accepts Coughlin Invitation

West Virginia junior senator Rush D. Holt said he accepted an invitation from Father Coughlin to deliver the keynote at the National Union for Social Justice Convention in Cleveland next Friday.

Weston W. Va U.P Rush D. Holt West Virginia Father Coughlin National Union For Social Justice Cleveland

Are We Men Or Electric Lamps

Average man staying quietly in bed generates as much heat as a 68-watt electric lamp says Carnegie laboratory report. Zero morning may help if job starts two hours before the furnace wakes. Used furniture sale features a mahogany spinner desk and an electric white rotary sewing machine.

Carnegie Laboratory Dia West State St

Federal Waste as Brake on Recovery in 1935 Review

The Commerce Department foresees full business recovery tied to balancing the federal budget. Its World Economic Review for 1935 notes a real upswing but warns that expenditure levels and taxation uncertainties could slow prospects. It cites the soldier bonus as temporary stimulus and adds jobless totals near 9 to 11.5 million with industrial production at its best since 1933 and retail trade up 14 percent.

Washington Department of Commerce Department

Gas Workers Strike Hits Northwestern District

Two hundred fifty employees of the Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Co and the Ohio Fuel Gas Co struck today in Toledo. Union leaders demanded recognition, seniority rights, a 25 percent wage increase, a 40 hour week, and overtime pay for Sundays and holidays, while workers offered to maintain service through today.

Toledo U.R Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Co Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Vatican protests Madrid over clergy murders in Spanish Civil War

The Holy See protested to Spain's government against the killings of priests, expulsion of nuns from hospitals, church arson, and desecration of bodies amid the Spanish civil war. Also notes dogs sent to Boggs Island in the Ohio River for abandonment.

Vatican Holy See Madrid Bellaire U.R Alcatraz Island Boggs Island Ohio River

Magnates Seek Peace in Astor Thorpe Custody Case

Hollywood moved to settle the Mary Astor and Dr. Franklin Thorpe child custody dispute as the Superior Court trial paused. Industry leaders, including Will Hays and Irving Thalberg, oversaw last minute talks to protect stars' reputations and the film industry’s moral tone.

Los Angeles U.P Hollywood Mary Astor Franklin Thorpe Miss Astor

Gallipolis Negro Held On Charge of Shooting

Oke Shepard of Eastern Ave was shot in the body early Sunday and is in critical condition. Carl Webster is jailed on a shoot to kill charge. Virginia Younger is held for investigation as a possible witness. Sheriff Hatfield and Patrolman Leaper made the arrest.

Gallipolis Oke Shepard Eastern Ave Carl Webster Gallia County Shepard Virginia Younger Webster Hatfield Leaper

Dionne quintuplets' father reconciles with Ontario government

Oliva Dionne, once a bitter dissenter over the province taking the quintuplets as wards, met Welfare Minister David Croll as the government assumed care two years after their birth. The dispute over property and financial aid is reported settled and Dionne appeared today at his refreshment stand smiling.

Callander U.P Oliva Dionne Ontario Papa Dionne David Croll Dionne

Appeal for Aid of Labor From President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt told Labor's Non Partisan League leaders that New Deal goals can be achieved through law despite Supreme Court rulings. He expressed faith in progress through lawful action and tied labor aims to liberty and human rights. John L. Lewis urged Roosevelt's candidacy and assailed Governor Landon in his address.

Washington Iu.p Roosevelt Supreme Court George L. Berry John L. Lewis United Mine Workers League Landon

Lockjaw Fatal To Small Boy From Kentucky

William Sloan an 11 year old Ashland Kentucky boy died after stepping on a rusty nail and contracting lockjaw despite anti tetanus serum. Pneumonia developed after a brief improvement and led to his death. His mother Matilda Saverns traveled by car to be at his side and later required medical care herself.

Bowling Green U.P William Sloan Ashland Matilda Saverns William

Reporter Robert J. Bender 46 Dies in Mount Vernon Hospital

Obituary note for Robert J. Bender a prominent Woodrow Wilson era journalist and former United Press vice president and general news manager who died Sunday at Mount Vernon Hospital. The report marks his long career and leadership in early 20th century press.

New York Robert J. Bender United Press Mount Vernon Hospital

Cow Stomach Movie To Headline Veterinarians Meeting

A.P. reports the American Veterinary Medical Association opens its 73rd annual meeting in Columbus with a special movie of a cow's stomach as a keynote feature. New film by Dr Arthur F Schalk and Francis W Davis shows rumen and reticulum in color, filmed with feeder steers, and aims to aid livestock growers and food manufacturers.

Columbus A.P Hollywood American Veterinary Medical Association Arthur F. Schalk Oho State University Francis W. Davis Schalk

Flames Run Wild Across Northwest Forests Saving Few Places

Fires raged through five North Central states devastating 34 000 acres of timberland and forcing evacuations. Emergency crews 20 000 strong battled flames near the Douglas County Asylum in Wisconsin while fires crossed the border into Minnesota and Michigan. One death reported and homes destroyed as winds shift and rain remains uncertain.

U. S. Northwest Douglas County Wisconsin Canadian Minnesota Isle Royale Lake Superior Michigan South Dakota Archie Murphy Sioux Falls Black Hills Palo Minn

Drive of Lewis Given Support by John Owens

John Owens of Columbus praised John L. Lewis and the committee for industrial organization before about 2,000 workers in Warenton. He urged a labor organization that the powers-to-be will recognize and said money cannot stop the movement. He advocated a straight six hour day and five day week.

Steubenville U.P John Owens Columbus John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Warrenton Powers Owens American Steel Institute

Americans Urged To Quit Spain at Once

The State Department warned all Americans remaining in Madrid to evacuate tonight or risk losing transportation from Spanish ports.

Spain Washington U.P Madrid State Department

Owens Offered $2500 Weekly Vaudeville Tour

Jesse Owens received a $2,500 per week offer for a 10 week West Coast vaudeville tour, disclosed by a close friend. Owens left for Cologne to join an exhibition track meet and had not decided on the proposal.

Berlin Jesse Owens Ohio State Sprint Star United Press Today Owens Cologne Germany

Public Funeral Planned for Rep Marion Zioncheck

Seattle prepares for a large public funeral for Representative Marion Anthony Zioncheck the young Washington congressman who died by a five story fall from his office building ending a remarkable career in public life

Seattle U.P Marion Anthony Zioncheck Washington

Burlesque Dancer Questioned in NYC Murder Case

Mickey O Neill, a Brooklyn detainee, is questioned in the slaying of fellow vice operator William Hessler whose body was found in a trunk. The police believe a secret informant may aid solving three racket murders in New York City.

New York City Mickey O'Neill Brooklyn N. Y William Hessler Petty Vice

Landon Urges Courage of Pioneers for Americas Future

Gov. Alf M Landon urged national resolve to meet modern problems with pioneer courage. He spoke in a telegram to the Council Bluffs Centennial, outlined his campaign speeches in August, and planned travel from Topeka to Estes Park and on to Pennsylvania New York and Maine, with Midwest and northern states on his tour.

Topeka Kans U.P Alf M Landon America Council Bluffs Pennsylvania New York Estes Park Colo

Welcome Rain Falls in North Central Area

A rain storm worth millions to drought area farmers spread over the North Central States today. Winds up to 70 miles an hour near Chicago forced tourists off highways as swirling dust and heavy rain moved in.

Chicago

Memories Break Nerve Of Heroine

Nellie Granger, famed heroine air hostess, suffers trauma from a Pennsylvania mountains airliner crash. Transcontinental Western Air has moved her to ground duties after she helped survivors sprinting through rugged terrain. Another crash near St. Louis last week worsened her nerves and halted flight duty.

Kansas City U.P Pennsylvania Nellie Granger Transcontinental Western Air, Inc Miss Granger St. Louis

Knox To Make Fighting Talk At Huntington

Dayton dispatch reports Republican vice presidential nominee Frank Knox travels from Dayton to White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, then to Huntington for a fighting speech at the state convention. He promotes free enterprise and an extensive campaign tour from Maine to the Pacific Coast aiming to boost GOP turnout.

Dayton U.P Frank Knox White Sulphur Springs W. Va Knox West Virginia Huntington G.O.P Connersville Ind Maine Pacific Coast Indianapolis

Roosevelt Plans Travel for Flood Aid and Cleanup

President Roosevelt returned to Washington after a month away and prepared for a busy travel schedule through the flood areas of Pennsylvania and the Ohio Valley. He will discuss flood control with the National Resources Board and General Markham, with a possible stop in Cleveland. He is expected to return to Hyde Park for an eight to ten day stay later this week.

Washington U.R Roosevelt National Resources Board Edward Markham Army Engineers Pennsylvania Ohio Valley Mr. Roosevelt Cleveland White House Hyde Park

Pickets block Owens-Illinois plant reopening at gate

About 300 men and women picketed the Owens-Illinois Glass plant gate to oppose reopening of the closed facility. They halted several auto loads of workers and company officials arriving at the site.

Toledo Owens- Ilinois Glass Company

Fixes Blame in Road Debacle

Columbus reports State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy released an annual report attributing the virtual breakdown of the state highway system to neglected maintenance during 1934 and 1935. The study cites high construction costs from elaborate design and material prices while noting underused public right of way and idle land investments.

Joseph T. Tracy Thiemysebeellen Highway Department Liegeporl

Asheville Hotel Slaying Mystery Narrows to Key Suspect

In Asheville North Carolina deputy sheriff and New York detectives pursued evidence in the Helen Clevenger murder case at the Battery Park Hotel. Martin Moore a hotel hall boy confessed while Banks Taylor aided the investigation revealing an old Spanish pistol linked to the crime. The grand jury was to be asked to indict Moore as ballistics tied the weapon to the shooting.

Asheville N. C New York Metropolitan Martin Moore Helen Clevenger New York University Miss Clevenger Battery Park Moore L. E. Brown New York City Zeb B. Nettles Banks Taylor Brown W. L. Clevenger North Carolina State College Ohio State University Taylor Quet Quinn Martin Roddy L. D. Roddy Battery’ Park

Lincoln Stefens Dies Noted Writer at 70 in Carmel

Lincoln Stefens, 70, famed writer and lecturer, died of a heart attack at his Carmel home. He previously served as reporter and assistant city editor for The New York Evening Post and later worked with The New York Commercial Advertiser McClure's The American Magazine and Everybodys.

Carmel Cal U.P Lincoln Steffens New York Evening Post New York Commercial Advertiser McClure's The American Magazine Everyebody's

Famous Aviator Takes Off for Secret Flight

Howard Hughes, millionaire aviator, left Union Air Terminal in Los Angeles early today for an unannounced destination. He recently secured a special radio band from the Federal Radio Commission allowing him to circle the globe and operate a radio.

LOS Angeles U.P Howard Hughes Union Air Terminal Hughes Federal Radio Commission

Southern Ohio Native Dies in Dallas After Expo Success

William A. Webb a 58 year old railroad executive and showman died in Dallas Texas of a heart attack attributed to overwork. Webb born in Southern Ohio had overseen the $25 000 000 Texas centennial exposition and had expressed satisfaction with its success the day before his death.

Dallas Tex U.P William A. Webb Ohio As & Doys

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Berlin-Madrid Holt Coughlin Louise Madeline Pittman Georgia Daniel Pittmans Atlanta John Garners Macon John Garner Astor Will Hays Irving Thalbert MGM. Studios Gallipolis Negro Papa Dionne and Canada Small Boy Kentucky Lad Robt J. Bender Minneapolis Homestake Mining Company Moskee Wyo Cr. D. Clark Black Hills National Forest Markham Makinen Lewis Iowa North Central Area Tracy State Highway Department I.r the “Virtual Asheville Hotel Porter Lincoln Stefens
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