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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1938

Page

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Albany Girl Dies In Auto Accident

Evelyn Oxley age 14 died when an automobile driven by her 18 year old brother Harold Oxley skidded on loose gravel and overturned on the Albany School Lot Road near Meigs County. Harold injured. four others bruised. Funeral at Albany M E Church Wednesday at two.

Albany Evelyn Oxley Clinton Oxley Auutomobile Harold Walter Hampton Meigs County Henry Ewing Pomeroy Harold Oxley Everett Ellen Earlene Thomas Branom School Lot Route 50 Chauncey Albany M. E

UAW Objects To CIO Dues

In Milwaukee 46,000 UAW members urged their international board to stop paying a five cent per capita to John L. Lewis' CIO. The advisory council resolution denounced interference by Lewis and endorsed Homer Martin.

Milwaukee Wis United Automobile Workers of America International Executive Board John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Minnesota Non Illinois Delees Lewis Homer Martin

Gulf Storm Spends Fury in Mountains

A gulf storm that threatened Texas coast towns blew inland into Mexico’s mountains today. Only Victoria, Tamaulipas capital, took the full fury as tropical winds and heavy rain cut communications there on Sunday.

Brownsville Tex U.P Texas Mexico Victoria Tamaulipas

Denies Davey Will Take State Committee Post

Columbus reports ridiculed rumors that Governor Davey will choose a member of the Democratic state executive committee from the 14th district. Mrs Myrna Smith private secretary says there is nothing to that, calling it a step down for the governor. Marion fugitive captured John Jones aged Marion escaped from London Prison Farm Aug 8 at relative's home. Robert Johnson remains at large in Xenia.

Columbus Davey Democratic State Executive Committee 14Th Congressional District Myrna Smith Rnot Marion U.P John Jones London Robert Johnson Xenia Jones

Plane Builder Hopes To Set Speed Record

Major Alexander P. De Seversky refueled his pursuit ship in Kansas City and resumed a westward transcontinental speed attempt. He flew from New York to Kansas City in record time, planned nonstop continuation, and aims to deliver the plane to Jacqueline Cochran for the Bendix air races. Seversky builds pursuit planes at Farmingdale New York and intends to have Cochran fly it back to the east.

Kansas City U.P Alexander P. de Seversky Seversky Floyd Bennett Field N.Y New York Farmingdale N. Y Jacqueline Cochran Burbank

Unidentified motorist found shot to death near Plymouth

An unidentified man was found shot to death in a car with Indiana plates near Plymouth Michigan. Police said the pockets were turned inside out and robbery appeared to be the motive for the shooting.

Plymouth Mich U.P Indiana

Child blinded by dynamite cap accident in Graysville

John Cline age three lost his eyesight when he struck a dynamite cap with a rock near his Graysville home. He was in critical condition at a hospital today.

Woodsfield U.P John Cline Graysville

Cleveland torso killer tale ties to Chicago man

Detectives linked Chicago longshoreman Charles Franck, 52, to a 1934 Cleveland doctor who allegedly drugged him after he fled a doctor’s office. Franck recounted being drugged, robbed of alertness, and hiding in a box car for three days before waking. Investigators called the claim unproven.

Cleveland U.P Charles Fronek Chicago Peter Merylo Emil Musil Franch Franck

Frictions Rise Between Nazi Regime and Catholic Church

Berlin reports increased tension as the German college of bishops issues a pastoral letter reaffirming allegiance to the Pope. It condemns censorship calumny and indoctrination of children and calls for an end to attacks on the church. Clerics vow to hold firm despite pressure.

Berlin U.P German College of Bishops Germany

Prisoner Hangs Self in Columbus City Jail

Dave Wash age 45 held for Federal authorities on morphine selling charges in Zanesville and Columbus hanged himself with a belt in his cell Sunday night. Stark County sheriff banned Bingo and Keno indefinitely today after recent bombing of three reputed gambling venues.

Columbus U.P Dave Wash Zanesville City Canton Stark County Joseph T. Nist

FDR Farley Map Details Of Campaign

President Roosevelt resumes control of his drive to retire conservative Democrats from Congress as Farley returns to Washington. He targets South Carolina and Maryland in primary battles, while vowing to push Tydings and oppose conservative candidates. Olin Johnston and Cotton Ed Brown contest in South Carolina with Roosevelt endorsing reformist aims.

Washington Roosevelt Congress James A. Farley South Carolina Ellison D Cotton Ed Millard E. Tydings 13Th Texas Theodore Roosevelt John J. O'Connor New York O’connor Mr. Roosevelt Allen W. Dulles James H. Fay California William G. McAdoo Tydings Georgia Walter F. George U. S Lawrence Camp Edgar A. Brown Olin D. Johnston White House

U B Pastors Are Assigned in Southeast Ohio

CHILLICOTHE U P assignments for the coming year were announced after the South eastern Ohio Conference of the United Brethren Church. The list names pastors and churches across Columbus Crooksville Lancaster Union Furnace Belpre Rockbridge Pomeroy Rio Grande and other locales with superintendents and shifts in leadership. If the original article continues, further details list additional appointments and circuits.

Chillicothe U.P Southeastern Ohio United Brethren Church Columbus D. S. Mills Columbus Burgess Ave E. E. Burtner Crooksville G. A. Walter Corning A. C. Shonkwiler New Lexington D. W. Snyder Jacksonville H. O. Davis Murray City T. W. Thompson Lancaster-Logan—Fe B. White Supt Enterprise T. C. Gregory Logan Circuit Harry Frazier Gore B. C. Azbell Union Furnace C. H. Bennington Logan First Rockbridge L. W. Tuttle

Warm Weather and Exhibits Attract 20,000 to Ohio State Fair Opening

The 88th Ohio State Fair opened in Columbus with bright weather and large crowds. About 50,000 agricultural fans viewed exhibits and judging programs, with over 80,000 expected across preview days. Fair Director Earl H. Hanefeld forecast a new attendance record as the exposition runs through Friday. Free admission for certain groups until 6 pm. Tuesday is County Fair Managers Day. A record number of livestock entries, totaling 12 20 horses cattle sheep swine and goats, overwhelmed facilities, prompting plans for expansion including more land for parking, pedestrian crossings, new exhibition buildings, and a merchandise warehouse. The first fatality in 20 years occurred when George Jackson, 33, of Chillicothe, died after a fall in the swine barns. several other minor injuries were reported.

Columbus Earl H. Hanefeld Ohio Hanefeld George Jackson

Labor Leaders Clash Over New Doal Contract in Harlan

Washington reports AFL President William Green condemns a Harlan County coal contract with CIO United Mine Workers as a Wagner Act violation and vows action against CIO and NLRB. CIO leader John L. Lewis calls it the start of the rule of reason, as the seven hour five day week with a $5.60 daily wage is unveiled.

Washington UPA Kentucky Harlan County American Federation of Labor Committee For Industrial Organization William Green Atlantic City N. J Harlan County Coal Operators’ Association CIO United Mine Workers of America National Labor Relations Board

Loyalists Start Counter Attack on Frontier

Government forces in southwestern Spain launched a westward counteroffensive that pushed Nationalist lines back, disrupted Queipo de Llano's campaign against Almaden mercury mines, cut the Madrid to Badajoz railroad and the Cabeza del Buey to Castuera highway, and advanced over eight miles in two days.

Hendaye Spain Barcelona Gonzalo Queipo de Llano Almaden Jose Asension Madrid Badajoz Cabeza del Buey Castuera

Five Die as Australian Airliner Crashes at Innisfail

In Sydney AP report five people were killed and four seriously injured when an airliner attempting to land at Innisfail Airport Queensland swerved to avoid a tractor and crashed into a cane field. The pilot's action aimed to miss the obstacle before touchdown.

Sydney Australia Innisfail Queensland

President urges Wagner Act changes over NLRB bias

George H. Davis of the U S Chamber of Commerce urged broad changes to the Wagner Act in Washington. He said NLRB proceedings have not been fair and impartial and called for amendments to restore balance in labor relations oversight.

George H. Davis U. S

Europe United Against Hitler in Crisis Demonstration

Europe showed a united front to deter Hitler from another world war. Britain led a democratic bloc backed by vast military power, with Paris Moscow Belgrade and Bucharest pledging aid if Czechoslovakia is attacked, while Goering faced French and British warnings.

Joe Alex Morris United Press Europe Adolf Hitler Great Britain London Berlin Paris Soviet Russia Jugoslavia Roumania Joseph Vuillemin Hermann Goering France Poland Hitler Kehl Rhineland Ville Chamberlain Jals Edouard Daladier Prague Viscount Runciman Konrad Henlein

Chinese Troops Break Japanese Line Along Yangtse

Chinese reports say the Japanese line on the north Yangtse collapsed today and the south bank drive halted. Counter-offensive near Hankow recaptured Susung Taihu and Tsienshan, as Japanese reportedly fled eastward. Chinese forces blocked further advance. floods hindered Japanese mobility.

Shanghai U.P Yangtse Hankow Susung Taihu Tsienshan Hwangmei

Movie Actress Weds Texas Oil Operator

HOLLYWOOD U P June Knight, film actress, wed Arthur A Cameron a Houston oil man. After a two weeks delay for the bride’s film work they were married Saturday night at the Beverly Hills Community Church and were on their honeymoon today.

Hollywood U.P June Knight Arthur A. Cameron Houston Texas Beverly Hills Community

Busy Girl in National Capital Handles 50 000 Job Apps

Eugenia Pope secretary to Elmer F Andrews Wage Hour Administrator directs the Wage Hour Bureau in processing fifty thousand applications for one thousand jobs. She fields nonstop phone calls from job seekers and manages the heavy workload in the capital.

National Capital Eugenia Pope Elmer F. Andrews Miss Pope

U.S. Gunboat Monocacy Endangered by Mines in Yangtse River

The U S Gunboat Monocacy with 45 officers and crew lies in grave danger in the upper Yangtse after several mines exploded within 80 yards. The ship is(contended encircled by detonation pontoons while a Japanese blockade keeps it three miles below Kiukiang, raising diplomatic alarms.

Europe United States Yangtse Kiukiang Panay Japan Greatitain Sir John Simon London Simon Fuehrer Adolf Hitler Czechoslovakia Shanghai Clarence V. Conlan Conlan Wuhu

Expectant Mother Hurt In Fall From Freight

Marie Wooster 28 of Chicago Heights fell from a freight train near the union station in Columbus on Sunday night. The expectant mother suffered a miscarriage after landing on a railroad tie. She is reported recovering at White Cross Hospital today.

Columbus U.P Wheeling W. Va Marie Wooster Chicago Heights Union Station White Cross Hospital

State Liquor Clerk Severely Injured by Bomb in Car

Barberton police report Charles Cacioppo a 42 year old state liquor store employee was injured Sunday night when a bomb wired to his car starter exploded. One leg was crushed and amputated. He refused to talk to investigators.

Barberton U.R Charles Cacioppo

Rob Creamery Heist At Cleveland Involving $3176

In Cleveland Ohio three masked men robbed the Fairmount Creamery taking 3176 during a deposit. They forced 20 employees to lie on the floor with eyes closed while money from registers and drawers was rifled. One worker, Robert Groner, was struck with a gun butt but not seriously hurt. Arnold Peterson, creamery manager, described the entry and robbery.

Cleveland Fairmount Robert Groner Arnold Peterson Peterson

Demoted Policemen To Testify in Hines Trial

New York imposes police demotions as five officers are summoned to testify in the James J. Hines trial. The case involves alleged sale of political protection to Dutch Schultz’s lottery racket. District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey reportedly persuaded the demoted officers to testify, with the Weinberg gang known to use Hines’s name to intimidate police.

New York

May Yohe dies once wearer of Hope Diamond

May Yohe a famed musical comedian of the 1890s and former Lady Hope dies at 72 from a heart attack in a Back Bay apartment. Funeral services are planned at Roxbury funeral parlor with cremation to follow. She recalled a roller coaster life and kept a photo of a bearded man inscribed To May 1898 signed Edward King Edward VII once entertained her as Prince of Wales.

Boston U.P Back Bay May Yohe Hope Diamond Yohe Roxbury John A. Smuts Jan Christiaan Smuts May Edward Edward VII Prince of Wales London Paris New York Lady Hope Lord Francis Hope Continents

Tennessee Senator Accused by Hopkins

WPA Administrator Harry L. Hopkins charged that Sen. George L. Berry sought attacks on the Works Progress Administration after the agency refused to hand over patronage in Tennessee. Hopkins also denied Berry’s claim that the WPA campaigned politically to defeat him in the Tennessee primary.

Washington U.P Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee George L. Berry de Tenn Works Progress Administration WPA Tennessee Harry L. Hopkins Berry

Nine Month Decrease In Auto Mishaps Reported

CHICAGO The National Safety Council announced an unbroken nine month drop in motor vehicle fatalities from last November through July this year. The period October 1937 to July 1938 recorded 23,510 fatalities, a reduction of 5,310 lives saved compared with the prior year.

Chicago U.R National Safety Council Council

Farley to Speak at Columbus Democratic Convention

Postmaster General James A. Farley will be the keynote speaker at the Democratic state convention in Columbus on September 22 and 23, announced today by Charles Sawyer, the Democratic candidate for governor.

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Homer Capehart Ind James W. Wadsworth Capehart Wadsworth Raymond E. Willis GOP Denies Davey Longshoreman’s Club Doctor Bingo Keno FDR Farley Backs O'Connor Brown U. B Belpre E. H. Wilson Racin Fred Koster FE. H. Wilson Broadwell William Bartoe Constitution C. A. White Tuppers Plains Marvin Paxton Charles Taylor Rio Grande A. J. Ruble McArthur O. L. Hutchinson Laurelville W. E. Campbell Irene Giricz Steve Giricz Centerville Irene NLRB Democratic Bloc Goering Nippon Ers U.S Yangtse River Rob Creamery Hines Hope Hopkins
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