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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1932

Page

9

Concrete Work Nearly Complete on $127000 Road in Gallia County

Concrete work on the Route 7 project near Addison progresses toward late September completion. About 2,400 cubic yards remain to be poured by Friday night, with 800 feet to pour daily. 60,000 square yards already poured. Bridge pier and abutment steel fixed on Kegger Creek. detour may use old road if needed.

Gallia County Staifine Les Addison Samuel Frowine The Brothers, Inc Partamounth Inirectors Cheshire Farnton Gallia Counare Feoad Kgger Creek Ie . Chappalear Company Columbis Frownie Srathers

State Fair Opens Monday with 500000 Visitors Expected

The eighty second Ohio State Fair begins Monday in Columbus with about 5000 attendees and estimated gate revenue of 17000 dollars. Seventy counties will send floats and 88 counties to send Rev and girls to be hosted by former residents while livestock judging and races highlight the week.

Columbus Charles M. Beer Ohio Ture Aguntias Lawer Holme Hockins Jackson Lawrence E Ottaws Brown Newe Delaware Fran

Brazil Civil War Toll Tops Eight Thousand

Rio de Janeiro reports more than 8,000 killed or wounded in seven weeks of the São Paulo revolt against President Getulio Vargas. Paulistas claim 4,000 to 4,100 fatalities, federal forces about 4,000 dead or wounded. Major clashes include the Mantiqueria Tunnel and the Bury sector, with government forces massed at a three mile front. Government tallies estimate 180,000 federal troops versus 20,000 rebels.

Rio DE Janeiro Getulio Vargas Mantiqueria Tunnel Bury

Ohio Farmers Plan Strike At Union Hill Meeting

An effort to organize a produce and dairy strike among Wood County farmers will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Morris Self in Union Hill Sunday. Invitations have been sent to farmers to withhold produce to push higher prices. Mila Reno, president of the Farmers National Holiday Association, will speak. He is also slated to speak in Snethyville Indiana Monday.

Wood County Mra Morris Self Union Hill Merken Wall Mila Reno Farmers’ National Holiday Association Snethyville Ind

Five Twelfths of Estate Left to Friend in Will

Chicago Tribune reports Edith Rock Teller misfek'd fast will allocates five twelfths of her estate to Edwin Krenn a friend and business associate. Four twelfths go to Elisha Der Hubbard, two to Maxser daughter, and one to Fowler Cormick son of the family. Krenn renounced claims via Edward Dato partner in Krenn and Dato, with a guaranteed $2 000 monthly life income to Dato.

Chicago Ata U.R Chicago Tribune Edith Rock- Teller Edwin Krenn The Tribune McCormick Elisha der Hubbard Krenn Dato Armin Hfe Bato

Moose convention ends in Cleveland

The Fourth International convention of the Loyal Order of Moose was concluded today in Cleveland.

Cleveland

Farmers Strike Idea Born Five Years Ago Takes Root

Des Moines reports say the Farmers Holiday movement seeks a nationwide strike to withhold farm products unless prices cover costs. The idea originated in Des Moines about two years ago with a coalition of farmers unions and cooperatives. Farmers express frustration over debts and taxes, while owners plan a last ditch effort to secure cash from crops.

Romer Gener Des Moin Des Moines Farmers' Union Farm Bureau The Grange Misouri Farmers’ Association Middle Woodbine

Roosevelt rails at Republicans on temperance plea

President Roosevelt demands temperance action as farmers and dairy workers face picket lines. Milk prices rise amid intensified protests. a picket line clash injures a protester and looms over Omaha and surrounding areas. Authorities seek to curb disturbances while dairy firms suspend operations.

Prohibition Debate Shapes New York Campaign

A presidential race debate theme dominates as Roosevelt criticizes Hoover era policy. The article notes calls for temperance backed by state-led regulation and church and school authority, with Woodrow Wilson cited on foresight. A body found near Plain City closes the piece.

Unclear Crime Note Describes Deputy Incident and Family Ties

Fragmentary OCR depicts a crime scene involving a coal picker and a detective, with references to a father named Rowen Nabi and multiple unnamed relatives. The text is garbled, naming individuals such as Marie Jenn Anna Walter and Jones, with mentions of payments and a possible intervention by Beraghines.

Rowen Nabi HW. & Oy Railand Tedly Woondert Tiditmere Olde Phinos Aatherton Pheeta Witshe Fern Marie Fi Jenn Anna Walter Jeneghine Ilanche Rene Jones

Inmate Breakout Attempt Ends With Rejection at Knox County

Clever Bar Futile wyhawae a Concent Selves in Hreart's Abr Tight FRAN Au. ST. eR Leroy Minicieten and armen Youn of Knox County are back in ther celle today after an unsuccessful attempt to escape from One plate penitentiary. Prison guards identified a failed effort at the gate area and questioned all nearby, with no escape found and no clear motive reported.

ST. Er Leroy Armen Youn Knox County Plate Ching Nervinis Fife Turma Bhemerty Sontainnr Ait Ptiaen Aig Reformatory Gruarde Wera

Suspect Held in Lancaster Farmer's Slaying

A suspect is held in the slaying of John Bas ing 44, a Lancaster County farmer. The incident occurred near a Fallimore area field where Bas ing was found. authorities report the shooter acted with apparent intent and the suspect was detained following initial findings from the scene.

Agriculture Story Highlights County Farm Bureau Support

A county agriculture feature notes Ashland County Farm Bureau backing a care program for local farming efforts. The event drew a crowd of about six hundred to four hundred attendees and showcased county projects and community involvement.

Extravagant English Spa Life Seen Through American Eyes

Marian Bush Snyder recalls a visit to Tunbridge Wells Royal Spa Hotel describing high prices and formal etiquette. She critiques the costly stay, limited meals, and stiff social ritual while detailing the town, its landmarks, and the contrast with American ease.

Marian Bush Snyder Tunbridge Wells Eng England Royal Spa Hotel Spa London Doiver Aigo Ke “the King

Waters Boos and Disruption at American Legion Convention

The Aug gathering in New York saw jeers and interruptions as Waters and high legion officials faced crowd pressure. Amid calls for action, Waters remained seated in the gallery during proceedings, while the audience demanded accountability from national commanders.

New YO Washington W. Waters Anacostia New York

Roseville Volunteer Fireman Dies in Wire Accident

Roseville fireman 65 dies after electrical incident in Hoseville department garage. Short circuit in generator blamed for crash. damage estimated at £4802. Other brief items note a Hamilton bookkeeper’s suicide and a Cleveland hotel death of Mrs. Stargaret Zimman.

Zawesvilile Cleveland Stargaret Zimman Silver Springs Fred Zlalmen Mogse Lodge

Governor White Heads to Democratic Rallies

Governor White departed Columbus at 10 50 a m heading to Chilton to speak at a disperser Democratic rally and picnic at 2 00 p m From Canton he travels to Youngstown for a Democratic meeting at 4 p m

Columbus Chinton Picaic Canton Youngstown

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