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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1932

Page

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Rutland man facing murder charge in Holzer Hospital shooting

Dewey Donahue of Rutland may be charged with murder if Max Hawkins dies from wounds suffered after a Sunday shooting in Langsville. By contrast if Hawkins survives, Donahue would face shooting with intent to wound and carrying concealed weapons. Del Bolin, Langsville cattle grower, told Sheriff A. O. Tracy he witnessed the incident outside Floyd Utser store as Hawkins and Donahue argued before the shooting.

Hawkins Donahue del Bolin Langsville A. O. Tracy Floyd Utser Donhue Hawins Nahue

Child dies from exposure as Gallia family in dire poverty

A Tennessee family of eight, living in an isolated Har Township road house, faced extreme cold and chronic pneumonia in a former endoned dwelling. A baby perished from exposure as officials, led by County Health Nurse R Ethel Wallace, investigate how the Fraley family arrived in Gallia County seeking relatives and work.

Gallipolis Staff Speeia Har- Township Yellow Terday John Fraley Tennessee Cam Gallia County R. Ethel Wallace

Children Injured as Car Hits Bus in Dense Fog

In dense fog on the Farmersville Johnsville Road a private car struck a motor bus, overturning it and injuring 20 school children. Driver Grubbs, 3, suffered broken legs. the car veered into a ditch after the crash.

Parmersvill Farmersville Johnsville Rt Grubbs GSP

Cleveland man likely to join Ohio State board

Newton Dy Baker of Cleveland will be appointed a trustee of Ohio State University by Governor George White if he accepts the offer. The appointment would fill a vacancy created by the resignation of H. Mack and involves members of the Cleveland State alumni group.

Colmmineus Newton Dy Baker Cleveland Ohio State University George White Baker Ohio State H. Mack Sandusky Pub

Communistic Propaganda Incites Farm Clash in Alabama

A band of about 100 Negro farmers clashed with deputy sheriffs near Reeltown Alabama. Ten officers were wounded, three Negroes reported dead, and at least ten wounded as the confrontation followed attempts to serve attachments on livestock. Deputies wounded included Ware and Gauntt. Gauntt head wound said to be recoverable. Local search found Communist literature from the Sharecroppers Union of Birmingham.

Reeltown Ala Ditford James Dadeville Tallassee Clifford Elder Dowdle Ware J. H. Alford J. M. Gauntt Ware

Charles Weiner Dies at 62 Former Corning Mayor

Charles Weiner 62 a former Corning mayor died at his home after a stroke of apoplexy. He is survived by his widow three sons and one daughter Mrs Catherine Hull Columbus and David Corning a sister Mrs Charles C Shields of Chauncey three brothers and another sister. Funeral services will be at 9 oclock Thursday morning at St Bernard's Catholic Church Corning with Rev Father Tague officiating. Burial will be in New Lexington Cemetery.

Glouster Charlie Weiner Corning John Albert Catherine Hull Columbus David St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Father Tague New Lexington

Clergyman Links Georgia Fugitives Mental Shift to Narcotics

The Rev Vincent Burns of Pallades Union Church says Robert Elliott Burns, a Georgia chain gang fugitive, developed a altered mental attitude after wartime narcotics injections to spur battle in World War I. He cites a wartime buddy letter and notes Elliott returned home shell shocked.

Palisades N. J Robert Elliott Burnes Georgia Elliott Vincent Burns Pallaedes Union Church United Press Leo St. John East Orange Ellott Georeth Hase Burns Chicago

Bonus battles swirl in Washington over favors and costs

Washington reports a running conflict in Washington over proposed farmer's bounty non service veteran disability allowances ocean mail subsidies and air mail contracts. Figures run into millions and hinge on how far government should grant special favors to special groups. Extra cost to taxpayers contrasts with perceived economic benefits for agriculture and merchant marine.

Washington U.P

Funeral for Four in Glouster Fire Tragedy

Remains of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Matthews and two young children were taken to a local mortuary and prepared for burial. The bodies were moved to Mrs. Matthews's parents' home in the Little Stanly district before funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Church of Christ conducted by Rev. M S Rogers. Burial in Glovster Cemetery.

Glouster Rolland Matthews Matthews Joseph Richards Little Stanly Church of Christ M.S. Rogers Glovster

Deathbed in Chicago as Nitti is shot in raid

Frank Nitti lay near death in a prison hospital after being shot four times during a police raid on his Loop office headquarters. Surrounded by six gangsters, the feared Capone ally faced Anton Cermak's crime crackdown in a tense Chicago battle with law.

Chicago Frank Nitti al Capone Anton Cermak Nitti Capone

Flour distribution set for Glouster by Red Cross

Athens County Red Cross will distribute flour in Glouster on Wednesday. Miss Pearl French executive secretary says people can check their Red Cross cards to determine if they are eligible for the distribution.

Glouster Athens County

Ohio seeks 12 million relief funds amid deficit

Ohio faces a dire relief shortfall as Maj. E. O. Braught estimates 1984 needs at 52.78 million, with 28.79 million from reenacted laws and local taxes. The balance, 12 million, must be raised by the state, potentially via a wealth tax, income tax, highway fund diversions, or luxury taxes announced by the governor.

Ohio Maj. E. O. Braught State Relief Commission White Braught Construction Finance Corporation General Assembly

Mansfield and Lorain papers sold to local journals

Mansfield News and Lorain Times Herald were sold today to the Mansfield Journal and the Lorain Journal respectively. The transfers were announced in Mansfield and Lorain, signaling a consolidation of the regional newspapers.

Mansfield Mansfield News Lorain

Hoover sends greetings to disabled veterans

President Hoover sent holiday greetings to disabled war veterans expressing his earnest wish that the new year bring them restoration of health and much happiness.

Washington Hoover

Jury Selection Advances in Moore Murder Trial

The Athens County Common Pleas Court nears completion of jury selection for Fred Moore charged with first degree murder in the September 2 shooting of Ophen Brower. Prospective jurors faced scrutiny on opinions about the death penalty as opening statements loom next.

Fred Moore John W. Bolin William Robe James Woodworth Fred Elliott Bert Conklin Edson Gillerpie Millie Lemmon Arthur McPherson Ira Blackstone Charlies Stockline Clarence Backus Pearl Ga Bobo Ater Backus Fred McKay Martin Murphy Zoe B. Heaton W. B. Woodyard Bolin Messenger Bom Moore Athena County Grand Jury Ophen G. Brower Liberty Wider

Urge big cut in vet bonus

The National Economy League urged Congress to cut 480 million dollars annually from the veterans administration by ending undesired gratuities. William Marshall Bullitt of Louisville Kentucky, former solicitor general, testified to a joint committee that 108000000 could be saved from Spanish War Veterans payments and 340000000 from World War annuities and benefits.

Washington Dee National Economy League Today Congress Veterans’ Administration William Marshall Bullitt Louisville United States League Congressional

Bright Furniture For Child At Meigs Home

Ada Bess Sayre, 10, donor from Predbury, sends two pieces of kindergarten furniture to the Meigs County Children's Home on Christmas Day. Donations also sought for a home radio fund and phonographs for the infirmary wards to provide music for elderly residents.

Pomeroy Meigs County Hore Ada Bess Sayre Athena County Children’s Home W. R Amy Kingsland Radio

Vote on Beer for Revenue Bill Sees House Debate

Debate opens in the House on liberalizing liquor laws with leaders predicting a Collier Beer for Revenue bill victory. Supporters cite five cent beer for workers and potential 200 million dollars in federal revenue, while insurgents push for amendments that could alter taxes and alcohol limits.

William FO Kerky United Vrces Washington Dev

France To Put New Warship On Way Soon

Paris reports France resumes naval expansion with a new super cruiser as Leygues reveals France will end the battleship building holiday. The Franco Italian accord may not be ratified, jeopardizing a proposed U S Britain France Italy Japan naval agreement.

France Italy Georges Leygues Geneva United Press

Starkey Couple Die After Domestic Tragedy in Wilmington

Mrs. Vesta Starkey, 60, died from wounds inflicted by her husband, Claire P. Starkey, 58, who then killed himself in Wilmington. Police reported the double tragedy occurred late Monday night.

Blanchester Vesta Starkey Wilmington Claire P. Starkey

Christmas Program at Rocky Point School

A Christmas program is scheduled at the Rocky Point School on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Many school patrons are expected to attend.

Rocky Point

Crool World Ends Hunger Striker Dr. Kraus

In New York on December 21 the philosopher Dr. Arthur Kraus ended his fast unto death after eight days. He left Beth Israel Hospital when no sympathetic nurse or suitable surroundings could help prolong his agony. A toast and chocolate revived him, but he declared his hunger strike only suspended and pursued a deathbed where mind and body might endure further pain.

New York Dee Poland Arthur Kraus de Kraus

Successor Is Lukewarm to Idea of Board

President elect Roosevelt shows reluctance toward Hoover plan for a bipartisan debts and disarmament commission. Albany reports suggest Roosevelt favors direct diplomatic action over a large board, while allies push for coordinated World Economy work and tariff reform as key to recovery.

Washington Dec Hoover Europe Eleot Hoosevelt Reuorta Albany Congress Canfer Nee Whichalee Arsa Roosevelt Washington Administration Board of Commission

Will Continue Cigaret Tax to Fund Schools in Ohio

Columbus December 20 The forthcoming 90th General Assembly will be asked to extend the cigarette tax as part of revenue legislation. State Finance Director Howard Bevis estimates the tax could drop up to 10 million dollars in the next two years, with the current law expiring December 31, 1933. The tax has yielded about 4.5 million dollars annually for welfare institutions and weak school districts.

Columbus Gee George White 90Th General Assembly of Ohio Howard Bevis Bevis

City Declares Tail Lights Not Required for Night Horse Travel

Berea voters learn that horses traveling Gerea's streets at night will no longer need tail lights after the city council passes a new traffic ordinance. The measure omits the tail light requirement, reflecting a shift in local traffic rules.

Berea Gerea

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