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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1939

Page

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Bricker Blames Local Officials for Relief Crisis in Ohio

Governor John W. Bricker challenged Cleveland and Toledo leaders to show honest cooperation with counties to solve Ohio relief problems. He denied state savings hurt needed functions, urged cities to use resources, and criticized WPA political manipulation amid relief funding debate.

Columbus John W. Bricker Ohio Cleveland Toledo State Taxation Department Coumbus Washington WPA Cuyahoga County

Coughlin Seeks Code to Shield Workers From Radicals

Detroit report says Rev Charles E Coughlin urged legal protection for workingmen from capitalist greed and radical labor leaders He called for a code of unfair labor practices to be added to the Wagner Act aligning with industry codes.

Detroit U.P Charles E. Coughlin

Woman Found Dead in Akron Reservoir

The body of Mrs. Olive Weaver, 44, of Akron, missing since October 30, was recovered from a reservoir. The coroner ruled death as by her own action.

Akron U.P Olive Weaver

Winnie Judd Escapes Asylum Again In Six Weeks

Winnie Ruth Judd dubbed tiger woman and infamous for killing two friends seven years ago fled the state asylum in Phoenix for a second time in six weeks. She broke into a minister’s home to take a coat and food left notes for Gov. Jones and for her mother, then disappeared as bloodhounds hunted the desert fringe.

Phoenix, Ariz Winnie Ruth Judd State Insane Asylum Phoenix R. H. Warren Gov Robert T. Jones Warren Rev. Warren Gov. Jones R. J. McKinnell Lon Jordan Asylum Jones

State official to ask London prison head to resign

State Welfare Director Charles L. Sherwood said he would ask T. C. Jenkins to resign as superintendent of the London prison farm. If he does not quit, Sherwood would have him removed after Jenkins’ leave of absence ends Tuesday.

Columbus U.P Charles L. Sherwood T. C. Jenkins London Jenkins Sherwood London Institution

Finland Asks League Of Nations Aid In Defense

Finland appeals for League support against Russia. League secretary Joseph Avenol convoked the league council to meet Saturday and proposed assembling all member nations for a Monday meeting.

Geneva Switzerland U.P Finland Russia League of Nations Joseph A. Avenol League League Council

Youthful Driver Held After Child's Death

Fred Campbell aged 14 from near Eaton faced juvenile court action after the death of Evelyn Petty age 8 in an auto accident Saturday. He was charged with reckless driving.

Eaton Fred Campbell Near Eaton Evelyn Petty

Speed Opening of Cleveland WPA Projects

Dr. Carl Watson arrives in Cleveland to press immediate WPA work orders for 4,000 singles and 1,000 family relief cases. Frank Bubna predicts swift action on city projects while the city debates using 1,115,000 in tax delinquent bonds amid a legal challenge. Unemployed groups attend the council meeting to observe relief efforts.

Cleveland Carl Watson WPA Federal Relations Frank E. Bubna Dr. Watson

Princess Louise of Argyll Dead at 91 in London

Victoria’s daughter Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll and great aunt to King George VI died after months of illness. She was 91 and noted as the first British princess in 350 years to wed a commoner, and seen as the royal family’s most unconventional member.

London V.P Louise Duchess of Argyll George VI Queen Victoria

Appeal Court Upholds Judge Manton Decision

The United States Circuit Court of Appeals affirms the conviction of Martin T. Manton for selling judicial decisions while he served as a senior judge. The special appellate court rejects the appeal and upholds the conviction.

Manton New York Martin T. Manton United States Circuit Court of Appeals Special Circuit Court of Appeals

Former pitcher dies at 69 in Pittsburgh

Former big league southpaw Frank Killen died at age 69 in Pittsburgh from a heart attack. He was found dead yesterday, ending a storied baseball career as a premier pitching ace.

Pittsburgh U.P Frank Killen

Finns Fear Soviet Air Attacks Amid War Frontline Push

Finnish forces fight the Red Army along the southeastern frontier while Arctic coast battles rage. Soviet claims of progress contrast with Finnish and German evacuations, poison gas rumors, and a looming major assault hinted by Baltic and Helsinki tensions.

Russia Finland Sweden Red Army Terijoki Moscow Arctic Petsamo Liinahamari Helsinki Donau Risti Ryti

Glass Workers Union Elects Columbus Man

I L De Shetler of Columbus elected national president of the Federation of Flat Glass Workers CIO in a run off on Nov 29. He carried 28 of 37 locals in 12 states, defeating Leland Beard of Ottawa Illinois as 18000 votes were cast at union headquarters.

Columbus U.P I. L. de Shetler Federation of Flat Glass Workers CIO de Shetler Leland Beard Ottawa Ill

Ohio Finns Do Bit for Homeland

About 3,000 Finns in Fairport, 60 percent of the town, raise funds and clothing for the Finnish Red Cross. They sent three trunkloads of clothing to New York, collected 500 dollars house to house for the Mannerheim Line boys, and 112 dollars at a benefit sale. Women gather overcoats dresses stockings caps mittens and flannel underwear to aid war refugees in Finland.

Fairport U.P Finnish Red Cross New York Mannerheim Red Cross Finland

Norris asks Roosevelt to withhold 1940 third term decision

Sen. George W. Norris urges President Roosevelt to delay revealing plans for a 1940 bid. He argues delaying would protect national unity and allow the president to lead liberal progressive thoughts if the country demands it, noting pressures from opponents and the need to clear clouds of doubt.

Washington George W. Norris Ind Roosevelt Norris

SWOC Asks Workers To Strike Steel Plants

The CIO steel workers organizing committee asked 12,000 Crucible Steel Company employees for authority to authorize a company-wide strike. Ballots were distributed at nine plants in Syracuse and Pittsburgh areas, McKees Rocks, Jersey City, Harrison and Midland works.

Pittsburgh U.P CIO Steel Workers Organizing Committee Thee Crucible Steel Company of America Steel Union Syracuse N. Y McKeese Rocks Jersey City Harrison Midland Works Midland

Manila Prepares for Arrival of Typhoon

A typhoon that roared northward toward Manila after: heavy damage in at least five provinces was almost stationary 90 miles south of the city. Authorities pressed precautionary measures with schools dismissed and police emergency squads on standby.

Manila U.P

Akron Pastor Dies After Long Ministry and Leadership

Dr. David W. Ebbert aged 86 died in Akron yesterday. He was a pastor of the Re formed Church and former president of Ursinus College, noted for decades of religious and academic service in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Akron David W. Ebbert The Reformed Church Ursinus College

Community Chest Contributors and Drive Progress Noted

A list of firms and individuals donate to the Community Chest with many names and firms highlighted. The drive shows a goal of 12 975 00 with 4 489 25 raised today and 8 485 75 remaining while employees contribute an average of one dollar or more each. The page names many local businesses and institutions supporting the campaign.

Youth Obeys Bible. Man Chops Hand Over Offense

Elbert Snyder a 24 year old factory worker from Spring Hills West Virginia lies in a Charleston hospital after severing his right hand claiming obedience to the Bible and that his hand offended him. He is described as a recent convert and said he had misused some...

Elbert Snyder Spring Hills W. Va Charleston Snyder

Fascist Students Like Finland Cheer Balkans Stand

In Rome today Fascist students denounced the Soviet Union shouting Down with Russia and supported Finland. Police and 500 grenadiers guarded the Russian embassy while plainclothes officers monitored the crowd. About 1,000 demonstrators gathered at the Finnish legation urging Finland to prevail as Italy signals readiness to oppose Russian moves in the Balkans.

Rome Russia Atenca Grenadiers Finland Italy Balkans Baltic

Widow To Face Another Trial In Arsenic Case

Philadelphia district attorney Charles F. Kelley announced that Mrs. Rose Carina would be tried again within a month on new charges tied to arsenic murders for an insurance syndicate. She was acquitted Saturday of Pietro Stea's death and held without release to face January proceedings over Pietro Perolli's supposed poison death.

Philadelphia Charles F. Kelley Rose Carina Carina G-men New York Greenwich Village Pietro Stea Pietro Perolli

Famed Architect Alfred Granger Dies at 72

Private funeral services were held today for Maj. Alfred Hoyt Granger, a nationally known architect and Zanesville native, who died after a six month illness. His body was sent to Chicago for burial Wednesday. Granger, 72, was born in Zanesville, Ohio.

Roxbury Conn Alfred Hoyt Granger Chicago Maj. Granger Zanesville

Peiping Marshal Wu Pei Fu Dies at 61

Wu Pei Fu a leading warlord in China’s post imperial civil wars died in Peiping at age 61 from septic poisoning. Local reports say he suffered complications after an illness. His death marks a notable shift in regional power dynamics amid ongoing upheaval.

Peiping U.P Wu Pei-Fu China

Coats Stolen From Westerville Church During Service

Five overcoats and a raincoat were taken from Westerville United Brethren Church during Sunday morning services in an evident burglary.

Westerville U.P Westerville United Brethren Church

British Planes Hit German Warship Base in North Sea Raid

British and French warships patrol the seas as RAF planes bomb a German warship squadron near Helgoland. A German cruiser was reportedly struck. other ships damaged. one pursuit plane downed. Submarine losses claimed and crews landed. Floride sunk by a mine with crew casualties. a Swedish ship may be the Rudolf.

London U.P North Sea Atlantic Mediterranean Germany Royal Air Force Helgoland Britain West Scots Copenhagen Goteborg Rudolf

Farm programs push tested before Southern and Midwest farmers

Washington report says the administration presented its 1940 farm program to major farming regions for popularity tests. More than 2,300,000 Southern cotton growers will vote next Saturday in a referendum on proposed restrictions on 1940 marketing.

Washington U.P

Mate Held in Death Of Mother of Four

Mrs. Inez Liggett of Holland Ohio was accidentally shot to death in her home while her husband cleaned a rifle. Authorities held the husband pending an inquest. She leaves four children.

Toledo U.P Inez Liggett Holland, O Liggett

Death of Clement Ghiloni in Licking County Tularemia

Clement Ghiloni, 54, a wholesale fruit dealer, died here yesterday of tularemia or rabbit fever. It is the first death from the disease in Licking County this year.

Nework U.P Clement Ghiloni Licking County

United States and Soviet Russia Relations Hit 1940 Campaign

Republicans push a slate accusing the New Deal of recognizing Moscow amid tensions over Finland invasion. Hoover urges recall of ambassador and critics claim Communist influence inside the administration. Dies committee probes offer campaign fodder as senators and aides debate breaking U S ties with the Soviet Union.

Washington United States Soviet Russia Finland Republican National Committee New Deal Moscow Arthur H. Vandenberg Palo Alto Calif Herbert C. Hoover Nazi Germany Russia White House Roosevelt Hoover Dies Committee Martin L. Dies Tex Interior Harold L. Ickes Labor Frances Perkins Harry L. Hopkins WPA Commerce Ickes Dies Republican Party Laurence A. Stinhardt Hugh R. Wilson Sen William H. King Utah Communist International Communist Party State Department Soviet Union

Princeton Honors 79 With Football Awards

Princeton awarded football letters to 79 undergraduates. Among major letter recipients was Don Herring, a tackle whose leg was amputated following an injury in the Brown game.

Princeton N. J U.P Don Herring

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Col P. I. Grokhovasky Bricker Coughlin Winnie Judd Victoria By Joe Alex Morris United Press Foreign News Glass Workers Union U. S Homeland SWOC Community Chest Supporters F. J. Beasley Co J. L. Beckley & Son Connett Greenhouse Luster Fought & Co Merwin & Goldsberry Frank R. Murphey & Son McHenry Ladies Apparel Dr. P. E. Hixon J. J. Sisler Co Kerr Hardware Standard Oil Co Colonial Finance Co Bennett Ice Cream Co Carpenter Hardware Luckoff L. C. Mead Oil Co Dr. T. H. Morgan Bardin Brothers Co E. F. Sells W. R. Phillips Raymond M. Slutz E. C. Berry W. B. Lawrence H. G. Stalder T. R. Biddle Delia Poston A. E. Whaley F. Rowland Thomas M. Wolfe John J. Woolley Harper C. Pendry B. F. Stout R. L. Miller Kerr Hardware Standard Oil Co Security Savings Bank Farm Security Board Athens Flooring Company Old Age Pension Office East Side School Central West Side Athens Junk Company Athens Bottling Works American Express Agency Dr. J. M. Higgins Ohio Cleaners the Fair South Midwest By Lyle C. Wilson
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