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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1930

Page

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Baroned Ally Schwarzenberg in Cleveland Divorce Case

Prominent Cleveland physician Dr. Edward Gauly files for divorce claiming his wife Ally Demagnus Gauly allied with her two grown sons to attack him and live as nobles. He says the sons refuse to work, sleep late, and insult him, while the wife seeks funds for their education abroad and maintains a secretary. The baroness denies the charges and says she will file a petition.

Cleveland U.P Edward Gauly Ally Demagnus Gauly Ally Schwarzenberg Russia Common Pleas Gauly Cleveland Heights Doctor Gauly Northfield United States Doctor

Mound Builder Skeleton Found Near The Plains

Skeleton remains of a Mound Builder, likely a chief, about six feet tall, were found in an Adena mound near The Plains by Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Museum staff. A log burial chamber, bark coverings, shell beads, and copper bracelets were uncovered. a protective cabin structure is suspected. Evidence of a second burial in the mound was noted and will be explored.

Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Museum Columbus Plains Ohio State Museum E. F. Greenman Gabriel Coon Doctor Greenman H. C. Shetrone Archaeological Museum At

Aviator Denies Involvement in Kentucky Mine Raid

Murphysboro Ill Aug 14 U P After a night of questioning Paul Malone Duquoin aviator denied involvement in the air bomb raid on Kentucky coal fields Sheriff William Flannigan said they possess Montgomery s signed confession implicating Matone and will hold him despite denials Five of the nine bombs exploded near non union mines reopening recently None were injured and no major damage reported in Providence Ky

Murphysboro Ill U.P William Flannigan Paul Malone Duquoin Kentucky Flannigan Montgomery

Interior Decorating booklet features period furniture guide

The Athens Messenger releases INTERIOR DECORATING a new booklet for readers. It details period furniture with charts on characteristics woods colors and uses from Italian Renaissance to Moderne. Prepared for modest budgets it helps identify pieces and is illustrated with sketches and photos from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Athens Messenger Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City

Today By Arthur Brisbane Mr Hoover Will Work

Bad crops and lack of work threaten a broad area as President Hoover proposes action. The South searches for relief while Chicago hosts air races and signals national efforts to improve employment.

Mr. Hoover South Chicago

Hoover cancels western vacation for drought relief drive

President Hoover gives up his western vacation and stays in Washington to direct the drought relief campaign. The planned trip to Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks is postponed for one year.

Hoover Washington Glacier Yellowstone National Parks

Drought Brings Crop Loss and Pests to Farms

The drought has two harmful effects. The lack of rain stunts crop growth and the dry conditions invite insect life that spreads diseases, harming plant health and yields.

World unemployment crisis and 1914 war reflections

The text notes widespread joblessness outside Russia Italy and France, with Canada reporting 200000 unemployed and a global total around five million. It argues the deeper issue is a lack of understanding of the world’s problems from all levels of government. It recalls Europe's 1914 debauch leading to a postwar prosperity boom and warns nations now face the consequences.

Russia Italy France Canada Europe

Untapped idea may reignite national stride

The country boasts excess wealth and advanced industries yet lacks a unifying idea to restore momentum. The piece argues the eight idea could revive growth, but no such plan has emerged. Continued on Page 4.

Entries Open for Athens County Fair Prizes

W R Wells entry clerk at the Board of Elections office announces prize entries for the Athens County Fair to be held August 19 to 22. No entry may be made after August 19.

Athens County Board of Elections W. R. Wells Wells

Sherdan Stages seeks extension to West Virginia line

Petition filed with the Public Service Commission by Sherdan Stages Inc seeks an extension of its bus service from Columbus to Marianna across the state line into West Virginia. The company currently operates routes between Columbus and Lexington and McConnelsville.

ASK Columbus U.R West Virginia Marietta Public Service Commission Sheridan Stages, Inc Lexington McConnelsville

Livestock Men Plan Regional Credit Co-op

Livestock marketing co operatives from eight states meet in Columbus to form a regional credit corporation. The unit will provide funds to stock raisers for winter relief, operating under Federal Farm Board rules and through the National Feeder and Finance Corporation with loans cleared by the Intermediate Credit Bank. States involved include Ohio Michigan New York Pennsylvania Kentucky West Virginia Tennessee and part of Indiana. Five terminal commission associations with $40 million in 1929 livestock volume will participate as stockholders.

Columbus U.P U. S&s.treasury East Middlewest Federal Farm Board National Feeder and Finance Corporation Chicago Intermediate Credit Bank Louisville Ohio Michigan New York Pennsylvania Kentucky West Virginia Tennessee Indiana Terminal Commission

Actress Line Basquette Tries Suicide After Party

Former dancer and actress Line Basquette widow of Sam Warner was hospitalized after attempting suicide at home. Despondent over finances and losing custody of her daughter Lita the older star swallowed poison following a party in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Line Basquette Sam Warner Lita

Prohibition to Dominate Ohio Democratic Convention Plans

After the primary, Ohio Democrats outline fall strategy with a July conference led by Henry G. Brunner. The August 26 convention will draft the platform with open anti prohibition as a key question. Nominee Robert J. Bulkley pushes repeal and names prohibition as his main issue. George White is a long standing dry and endorsed by the Anti-Saloon League.

Ohio Columbus U.P Henry G. Brunner Robert J. Bulkley Cleveland U. S Bulkley George White Marietta Anti-Saloon League

Woman 60 Slays Husband 71 in Ohio Home

Mrs Josephine Napper, 60, admits hiring her 71 year old husband Jasper Napper because he ran around with younger women. An ax murder took place at their Hawk Station family home near McArthur Ohio early this week. She faces first degree murder charges.

Josephine Napper Jasper Napper McArthur Ohio Hawk Station

Hoover plans drought relief structure with governors

President Hoover prepared a plan to establish a voluntary drought relief organization to work with state drought commissioners, the Red Cross, railroads, and affected areas. Twelve governors or representatives will form an unofficial federal commission at the White House, with broader participation possible as needed. A new comprehensive drought damage report, compiled by the Agriculture Department and county agents, is expected to be released at the governors’ conference.

Washington U.R White House Red Cros Hoover Agriculture Department

Ohio University to Graduate Largest Summer Class

Ohio University will award 186 degrees and diplomas at Friday 10:20 a.m. commencement in Alumni Memorial Auditorium. The largest class in summer history includes 53 B.S. in Education, 65 two-year Education diplomas, 27 in two-year County Education, four three-year Industrial Arts, two three-year Physical Education, and graduate MA and BA degrees. Dr Edward Howard Briggs will deliver the address on Education for the Art of Life after arriving from Bay View Michigan where he spoke. A Playshop production Hay Wever by Noel Coward features Athens students Jean Rauch Madge Jones Wilson and Franklin Dean with cast and crew listed.

Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium Edward Howard Briggs New York Griggs Athens Bay View Mich School of College of Liberal Arts Hay Wever Ohio University Playshop Noel Coward Jean Rauch Madge Jones Wilson Franklin Dean Sorel Bliss Judith Bliss Miss Wilson Simon Robert Neer David Bliss Ruth Sindlinger Myra Arundel Martha Gourley Jackie Coryton Marion Carr Sandy Leland Board Richard Greatham Vincent Jukes Ruby LeVier

Vinton County Crop Damages Reported by Survey

McArthur Aug 14. Vinton County farmers face reduced yields from drought. Corn crop expected under half normal, oats nearly a total loss. Buckwheat and soybeans may yield fairly with sun. Hay crop 50 to 33 percent below normal. Relief comes too late. fall weather could aid cattle feeding on winter pastures.

McArthur Vinton County T. C. Kennard Kennard

Rescue pumps air to 46 trapped miners in Canadian mine

Princeton B C August 14 1940 rescue crews pumped fresh air to 46 miners trapped by an explosion at No 4 Mine of Coalmont Collieries Blakeburn B C They believed the men could be removed alive after 49 were trapped One miner was rescued and two bodies recovered.

Princeton B. C Coalmont Blakeburn

Escape Jail Outbreak Near Lewisburg Spooks County

Posse units scour the hills around Lewisburg as eight men flee a Greenbrier County jail. Among the escapees is Roosevelt Darnell who faces a death sentence next month for the Clarence Holbrook murder. Glenn Tyree, also a murderer, is jailed for life and did not escape.

U.P Lewisburg Greenbrier County Roosevelt Darnell Clarence Holbrook Glenn Tyree

Guernsey Breeders Plan All Day Picnic Event

The South eastern Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association invites interested persons to an all day picnic and field meeting on Tuesday August 19 at Cecil Robinson’s farm south of Athens on State Route 31. Bring a dish for the picnic dinner. Harold Carnahan and Cecil Robinson announce the effort to boost local Guernsey cattle interest. Floyd J. Barlow will attend. A silver trophy will be awarded to the winner of the judging contest.

Guernsey Southeastern Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association Cecil Robinson Athens Harold Carnahan Floyd J. Barlow

Bus overturns near Norwich injuring six passengers

A Nevin Transportation Co bus en route coast to coast rolled over an embankment near Norwich Muskingum County injuring six people including one seriously. Injured from Springfield Ohio were among those hospitalized at Swan Hospital with cuts and bruises.

Cambridge U.R Springfield Ohio Nevin Transportation Company New York City Norwich Muskingum County Swan Hospitalere

Six Ohio crops in red in state agriculture forecast

Columbus report from Aug 14 notes six of ten Ohio crops in the red versus last year in the joint U.S. Department of Agriculture and Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station forecast. Drought and heat reduced July growth. corn down 30 percent, potatoes 18 percent, tobacco 12 percent, sugar beets 7 percent, with winter wheat oats barley and sugar beets showing higher yields than 1929. Fruit yields for apples peaches and pears are expected well below average though grapes may reach average.

Columbus U.P Ohio U. S. Department of Agriculture Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station G. 8 Ray Federal Crop Reporting Service

Federal agents to widen Haquer distilling ring arrests

Cleveland report notes additional arrests expected today by federal authorities in a Haquer distilling operation stretching from New York to Chicago. The probe links multiple suspects across major cities in a growing federal case.

Cleveland U.R New York Chicago

Rainfall Provides Partial Relief From Drought In Ohio

Sporadic but beneficial showers fell over Ohio aiding crops. Cool temperatures persisted as U. S. Weather Bureau officials noted additional rain is in prospect. While not ending the drought, last night's downpour went a long way toward relief, officials said.

Columbus Ohio U. S. Weather Bureau

Rain Deluge Hurts Drought Areas Across Kentucky

A steady soaking rain spread across Kentucky producing millions in relief to farms drought struck, with officials reporting nearly an inch of rainfall and observations indicating the rain was general from Tennessee to Virginia.

Lexington Kentucky George B. Wurts U. & Weather Station Fee Warte Tennessee Virginia

Athens County Budget Outlined for 1931 by Auditor Ridmundson

A tentative 1931 budget proposing expenditures of 82361,427.40 for Athens County is outlined by County Auditor J. C. Ridmundson and sent to the county commissioners. A ten day filing period precedes a public hearing after which the commissioners may adopt or revise. Total roads and bridges funding is set at 171,000 with other items covering offices, courts, county homes, buildings, soldiers relief, and agriculture programs.

Athens County J. ¢. Ridmundson Court of Appeals Common Pleas

Hoover drought aid debated for Southern Ohio highways

Ohio Governor Cooper urged President Hoover to back a 1 million dollar state emergency fund for new highways in drought hit southern counties. He proposed a 2 million dollar federal matching fund for immediate construction if feasible, and named Perry L. Green as a likely Ohio member of a new relief commission.

Washington U.R Giov. Myera Cooper Ohio United Press Federal Bureau of Roads Clavernor Cooper Good Roads Bureau Hoover Perry L. Green Atate Special

Marathon dancer Emmett McClellan jailed in Detroit

Police hold Emmett McClellan 22 of Sandusky and Lena Farber Wyn while Indianapolis indictment looms for burglary counts. Authorities found about 500 dollars in merchandise in their possession. McClellan claims 90 and 1400 hour marathon dances, as Farber recalls meeting him at a dance a year ago and her husband Pred Farber serves a four month Marion County jail term for bootlegging.

Detroit U.P Indianapolis Ind Emmett McClellan Sandusky Lena Farber Wyn McClelan Marher Pred Marion County Wolise

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