20 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1935
Page
1
Annual fair opens with crowds pouring in from nearby towns. The event features a midway with ferris wheel and barkers, a large horse display, and a Grange Hall showing dresses and pillow cloths in the women's department.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Cleveland area election in 1936 with a Republican candidate testing support for a congressional action. The words are incomplete but imply a party test or challenge connected to a congressional vote or service.
Legislation enacts stricter midnight driving rules and patrol enforcement to ensure motorist compliance. The Highway Patrol will assist motorists while enforcing new safety measures, aiming to reduce violations and improve roadworthiness.
Portions of a classified style caption show messy words and stray phrases about a lawyer and potential bets. The readable bits mention a valley, affection, and a sale-like line, but no coherent event or names emerge.
In Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale Calif the Heather appears as a peaceful setting where last rites for Flo Ziegfeld Marie Dressler Lon Chaney Wallace Reid and other stage and screen stars have been observed The piece honors their memory with brief mention of the surrounding grounds and the memorial mood.
Italians acknowledge war in East Africa is likely as Mussolini intensifies a disarming campaign against Ethiopia. Baron Pompeo Aloisi signals Italy may quit the League of Nations if pressed, predicting diplomacy will fail and defining Italy's stance as defiant toward foreign interference.
Ohio relief advisory group reports Works Progress Administration will end direct relief to Ohio on November 1. Hopkins warns a grave crisis as thousands risk destitution after Oct 31 if state aid does not arrive. Committee leader Marc Grossman cites lack of public opinion for relief needs and government indifference.
Wreckage of a plane believed to carry three Indiana residents was sighted halfway up the northeast side of Laramie Peak in Wyoming. Governor Miller was informed by Capt. George Smith who flew over the area. a foot search party neared the scene. no bodies of Burnside Smith Dick Arnett or Eleanor Arnett were found.
Cleveland flyers James C Prosser and Gilbert E Stoll plan a six day non stop distance flight to Bahia Blanca Argentina starting tomorrow. They target 5 627 miles world record set by Paul Codos and Maurice Rossi and hope to reach 6 200 miles.
The Guffey Bill passed the House and was hailed by Ohio miners leaders Herman Theisen and William Morris as a key step toward restoring prosperity in the soft coal fields. Theisen said it will provide work for miners and business for operators while Morris called it a potential life-saver for miners in the northern state during a Columbus Federation of Labor meeting.
The Crampton Canneries Inc of Celina will reopen its West Jefferson factory on Wednesday. The plant has been idle since 1931.
Corn and wheat, typically separated in price, were both quoted at 78 cents a bushel in London on Monday, tying the two grains at the same price. The unusual parity highlights shifting trade dynamics in the futures or cash markets.
Cincinnati judge and Marie Hutchinson, 27, mother of six on relief, found guilty of disorderly conduct for abandoning her children for a weekend trip to Knoxville, Tennessee. Judge William Alexander condemned welfare funds as for the children's care, not for travel.
Governor Davey was cut off for two minutes by radio officials at WAIU while attacking Ohio State University President Nightmire and the university’s funding. He stated he spoke to labor leaders despite the interruption and noted past clashes over vetoes and appropriations.
Fire destroyed the steamer Otto Market at its North Bend Ohio River harbor Monday night. One of the oldest towboats on the river, the Otto Market had been in service for more than 20 years and was to undergo reconditioning starting today, officials said. The vessel operated mainly between Cincinnati and Raymond City West Virginia with occasional tows to Louisville Kentucky.
Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy No 1, allegedly threatens to kill J Edgar Hoover chief of the G Men. The department of justice received a copy of a letter from Ohio dated about a month ago. Hoover had no immediate comment on the threat.
Ben Belden, veteran miller, told farmers he closed his flour and corn meal mills until normal operation could resume without furnishing detailed reports to the commissioner of internal revenue. He said the small business cannot bear the expense of skilled help and equipment for keeping such records.
The bodies of Wiley Post and Will Rogers were honored as their remains began final journeys. Post’s body traveled to Oklahoma City for services after a 3500 mile flight from Alaska, while Rogers lay in Glendale awaiting funeral arrangements. Police and crowds clashed at Burbank Airport during the arrival.
Rural Adult Education Institute sponsored by the Ohio Emergency School Administration opened with a convocation at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium. Dr. Hout presided, with district supervisors Warner and McDonel assisting. Dr. Herman G. James will speak Friday at 11:30, and Joy Cutler plus Bernard Hughes plan bi weekly assemblies.
Final plans for a district Ohio State Grange meeting at Carpenter Experiment Farm in Meigs County are set for Aug. 24. Delegates from Meigs and five other counties will attend, with state officers and local organizers guiding tours, a noon basket picnic, and a large regional gathering.
The government survey committee’s recommendations for economies in state government top 5.076609 today, surpassing the estimates of ity director Col C O Sherrill. The report to Governor Davey urges budget cuts from 427,678 to 429,027 and a pay reduction of 156,651 for operations of the State Division of Conservation. It notes the division is self supporting but has been extravagantly managed. Recommendations include cutting salaried game protectors and territory shifts, replacing cars with motorcycles, consolidating hatcheries, closing the Rabbit Farm, and moving the Lakes and Parks division to Public Works to boost propagation efforts.
Howard Hopson said he and his family drew profits totaling 187000 dollars from the Associated Gas and Electric System between 1929 and 1933. He faced contempt proceedings if he did not answer questions.
At the Robert Red residence in Webb Summit a rabbit mother refused a box for her eight kits. A Redd child reached in and a large black snake emerged, swallowing one bunny and injuring others before curling up to sleep in the nest.
Meigs County grand jury will probe the fatal shooting of Herchel Helter Stenday during a raid by Sheriff Roscoe Fowler and Deputy Hank Young at Horse Cave. Prosecutor Manning Webster said the panel would meet Wednesday to hear evidence and determine charges while noting changes in witness statements and the status of the case.
In Gallipolis, a man identified as Hibert Hill was sentenced to a term in the Ohio Penitentiary after striking his brother Charles with a baton during an incident last December. He had been on probation prior to the Sunday city jail placement.
Federal services for Lenie Fevelym a three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Palmer were held this afternoon at 2 oclock at the West Side Church of Christ conducted by Mary Aneyish Shawnee. The child was interred at Maplewood Cemetery. The tragedy followed an accidental spill at the family home feast.
Columbus report shows Representative Will Giteums meeting Secretary Ickes in Washington on Wednesday to discuss financing methods for state welfare and employments programs under the New Deal era.
AAA figures show farm imports for January to June 1935 rising sharply over 1934. Cattle reached 230,581 head, wheat 12,178,644 bushels, corn 17,620,195 bushels, and beef imports decreased after drought effects. Pork shipments grow slightly amid domestic shortage while grain imports fall.
Washington AP report says Democratic leaders rush to adjournment with a swift action agenda. Senate and House move final approval on the 1935 omnibus banking measure, a railroad reform bill, and related tax and inheritance provisions as conference talks continue.
Mrs. Phillis, daughter of Dr. Mooney, was accidentally shot by her young son while handling a 23 target gun. She was taken to Huntingtom hospital as her husband Will Phillips, son of Lewis Phillips Braden, was nearby.
Miss Katherine Moore completes her first polo hop in Wilmington after three hours of training. The event marks her as Wilmington’s first lady bird, showcasing progress in the new program.
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