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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1936

Page

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Germany Denies Rhineland Re-Armament Fears Amid Nations Tension

Associated Press reports French and Italian officials discuss rearmament fears as Germany’s Reich in the Rhineland is cited with troops and 40,000 feared fully armed. Officials debate League sanctions while Mussolini’s Ethiopia stance and Egypt Syria developments add to regional strain.

Kennedy Associated Press Armas Red Rhine Zone Marie Gustave Ga Durandviel Nies Germany Rhineland League Italy Mussolini Wien Ethiopia Egypt Syria Kaiys Zee Fasr Emperor Maile Bith

Highway Ditch Body Found Near Youngstown Area

A man about 40 was found shot multiple times in a ditch near Youngstown Vienna and Girard early today. Police suspect he was a gambler and discovered within about two hours. the coroner noted shots to the face and right arm.

Youngstown-Vienna Girard

Fishermen rescued after ice break in Lake Michigan blizzard

Coast Guard crews battled a Lake Michigan blizzard to reach three fishermen stranded on breaking ice floes. The men faced dangerous conditions as the ice gave way and were hauled to safety within sight of the shore.

Mich Lake Michigan

Fire and Injuries Reported From Box Car Incident

A box car fire in an afternoon at Milao involving James Sze 55 injures him in the legs and lower body. He was taken to Holzer Hospital where attendants believe the fire was extinguished and witnesses saw smoke from the car before responders arrived.

James Sze Milao Fel Holzer Hospital

Unclear OCR Summary Exhibits Fragmented News Card

Fragmented text shows scattered references to dates numbers and names. It lacks a coherent event or clear subjects making a confident summary impossible.

Legion seeks to override vetoes over Ohio Home funding

Ohio American Legion executives urge all posts to push lawmakers to restore 195 154 cut from the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans Home at Xenia. Legion admits Home cannot operate without added funds as budget vetoes linger. Senate leaders oppose overriding the governor's 3 million in vetoes. Milton D Campbell notes the Home may have to place children elsewhere.

Columbus Senate Martin L. Davey Ohio American Legion Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans Xenia Legion Executive Committee Milton D. Campbell Ohio Campbell Legion Committee Portsmouth

Weather outlook delays as 46th Street residents seek warmth

Chicago assistant observer John P. Kurtzwell tells a caller the temperature may rise to zero by afternoon causing concern for people living on the south side near 46th Street who hope for warmer weather soon.

Chicago John P. Kurtzwell 46Th St

AAA Payment Restart Told As Checks May Go Out

The farm administration prepared orders to mail AAA contract signer checks once President Roosevelt signs the deficiency bill. The payments total 296 million plus to complete farmer aid under adjustment contracts up to the Supreme Court ruling.

Washington AAA Roosevelt Supreme Court Farm Administration High Court

Man Who Took Yellow Fever Test Succumbs

Levi FE Folk died Saturday at age 66 in Columbus after taking part in Dr. Welter Reed trial experiments against yellow fever. Folk lived through early 20th century efforts to uncover the disease, including research tied to Cuba and the Spanish American War era.

Columbus Welter Reed Levi FE. Folk Reed Cuba

State Liquor Agency Is Robbed of $2,700

In Cleveland two men masked with handkerchiefs robbed ten state liquor store employees at gunpoint and took $2,700 from the till. Manager R. T. Jones said the pair entered as staff prepared a bank deposit and forced workers to a rear room. The trio fled in a waiting black sedan.

Cleveland R. T. Jones Jones

Cobb Dismisses Shaw as Not Brilliant Yet rude jab from Irvin Cobb about George Bernard Shaw

In Houston Irvin S Cobb argues Shaw lacks brilliance, blaming rude behavior for the perception. He mocks Shaw for treating hosts poorly and declares it a distressing sight to see a once great figure still acting like a volcano.

Cobb George Bernard Shaw Houston Texas Irvin

Alleged Killer To Testify In Liggett Case

Isadore Blumenfeld known as Kid Cann was called to testify in the murder trial of Walter Liggett. Cann would describe his presence in a Minneapolis barber shop at the time of Liggett's slaying. Prosecutors plan to challenge the alibi by scrutinizing the barber shop clock and coordinating witnesses.

Liggett Blumenfeld Minneapolis Isadore Kid Cann Walter W. Liggett Cann Frederick A. Pike Edith Liggett Wesley Andersoh Hennepin County

Girl Found Frozen After Alleged Car Abandonment

Louise Scott, 19, was found incoherently claiming a man forced her from a car and left her outside. Farmer Charles Teck and his uncle found her in Middletown in critical condition. Doctors warned possible double leg amputation and a broken ankle. Police seek the man, but she gave a name.

Middletown Louise Scott Charles Teck

Columbus FHA permits worth 809177 issued in January

Federal Housing Administration records show Columbus district issued permits valued at 809 177 during January. The total exceeds five times the January value from the previous year, highlighting a sharp rise in construction activity.

Columbus Federal Housing Administration

Communism Charge Is Hurled At Church Council

The Rev. William E. Ashbrook of Glen Echo United Presbyterian Church condemned the Ohio Council of Churches Sunday as Christ-baiting and aligned with a portion of the Communist scheme. He criticized the council’s annual convention for opposing military training and promoting economic cooperation and redistribution of wealth. He cited a convention speaker and warned against atheistic Russian trends. He argued capitalism endangers the church, calling American businessmen a tyrant.

Columbus William E. Ashbrook Glen Echo United Ashbrook Fred Fisher Russia Consumers Cooperatives

TVA Ruling Is Deferred Third Time

The Supreme Court again deferred its decision on the Tennessee Valley Authority until at least next Monday. The court issued no ruling on the New Deal program amid a crowd of notable figures and lawyers awaiting guidance on the controversial measure.

TVA Washington Supreme Court

Louisiana ad tax declared unconstitutional by Supreme Court

The court struck down a 1934 Louisiana law that imposed a two percent gross receipts tax on advertisements in publications with weekly circulation of 20,900 or more. The challenge, backed by thirteen newspapers, argued the law violated freedom of the press and aimed to punish them for opposing Huey P Long's political forces.

Washington Supreme Court Huey P. Long Federal District Louisiana

Court Delays in TVA Case Amid High Hopes for Decision

After 40 minutes in session and five opinions issued, Chief Justice Hughes announced no more decisions today. Hundreds had gathered at the court's marble mansion to learn if the government can sell surplus electricity against private utilities, but no ruling materialized. The repeated delays sparked speculation about difficulties in drafting the TVA decision.

Hughes

Students Form Group To Fight Reds In Ohio

The Student Americaneers, incorporated in Ohio, launches a mission to preserve God and country by resisting alleged communist influence. Backed by Arden Turner Arthur Borrows and Noah Rodefer the group cites activity from the American Student Union meeting in Columbus last summer and aims to purge schools of alien and un-American ideas.

Columbus Ohio Student Ohio State University Arden L. Turner Arthur B. Borrows Noah J. Rodefer St. Mary's Turner

Sisters donate 300000 for Denison Library

Denison University president Dr. A. A Shaw announced a $300,000 gift from Mrs. George W. Doane and her sister Ida F. Doane of East Orange New Jersey. The donation, made three months earlier in memory of their father who provided the original 1878 library, funds a new library building.

Two Ohio Children Die In House Fire Near Dayton

In Fairfield, 16 miles east of Dayton, David and Richard Simons, ages three and two, sons of Mr and Mrs Raymond Simons, died in a morning house fire caused by an overheated stove. The parents were away or visiting when the blaze started. firefighters in masks failed to reach the children in time.

Dayton David Richard Simons Raymond Simons Fairfield Simons

Securities Chief Dies Following Long Illness

Columbus report states Hugh E Addison aged 33 chief of the State Securities Division and former state legislator died after four months illness. Physicians cited septicemia from pneumonia. Addison underwent nine blood transfusions and three operations.

Columbus Hugh E. Addison State Securities Division Addison

Near Zero Temperatures Persist Across Ohio

The Associated Press reports Ohio faces near zero readings with little chance of warmth in the next day. Toledo hit minus two today and minus four Sunday, while Columbus held at one above, Cincinnati at two above, and Cleveland at three above.

Ohio Toledo Columbus Cincinnati Cleveland

Charles Curtis to Receive Kansas State Funeral

Former Vice President Charles Curtis, Indian descent, dies at 76 in Washington and is flown to his birth city Topeka for state funeral rituals. He lies in state in the capitol rotunda before a service led by Gov. Landon, with Congress recessing and public offices closing for the first statehouse funeral.

Topeka Kas Charles Curtis State Capitol Washington Alf M. Landon Supreme Court House of Representatives Harold G. Case First Methodist Church Capitol Curtis Kansas Statehouse

Wagner Act Might Be Dangerous Union Told Akron

Adolph Germer of Cleveland warned at a mass rubber workers meeting that the Wagner Labor Relations Act could become dangerous if President Roosevelt is defeated. H. M. Dalrymple, international president of the rubber workers, urged against repeating sit down protests and backed bargaining through union officers for a more satisfactory approach.

Akron Adolph Germer Cleveland Roosevelt Germer John Lewis H. Dalrymple The Rubber Workers

Kroger 1935 Net Income Falls Compared To 1934

The Kroger Grocery & Baking Company reports net income of 4 110 925 98 for 1935 after taxes, equal to 2 25 per share, down from 4 198 241 74 or 2 91 per share in 1934. The decline is blamed on lower gross profit due to lag between wholesale and retail price increases and fierce competition nationwide.

Cincinnati Kroger Grocery & Baking Company

Chicago and Middle West Paralyzed by Cold

A frigid wave gripped the Chicago area and the Midwest with record cold. Zero or near zero readings spread to Missouri and lower Michigan while the Mississippi Valley expected continued cold and clear weather. Temperatures rose in some regions but fell in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes.

Chicago Missouri Michigan Great Plains Rocky Mountain States Middle Western Atlantic Coast Mississippi Valley Williston HN D New York Kentucky Tennessee Maine Atlantic Pacific Coast Plains States Ohio Valley Great Lakes

Jealous Youth Takes Poison in Cincinnati

Robert Neiland a 17 year old Woodward High School student in Cincinnati died from poisoning described as self-inflicted. Coroner Frank M Coppock stated Neiland mixed a deadly potion using his knowledge of chemistry after seeing a girl he loved dancing with another youth. He left notes to his mother and the girl saying he went nuts with jealousy and asked his mother not to open the other letter.

Cincinnati Robert Neiland Woodward High School Frank M. Coppock Coppock Neiland

Illinois Man Accused of Killing Sister's Mate

William Joseph Potts, 223, held on a charge of fatally shooting his brother in law Clarence Rupp, 35, after an argument at the home of taxicab operator Ruth Rupp. Potts confessed four shots were fired Sunday, according to State's Attorney Nattan Filiff.

Pekin William Joseph Potts Clarence Rupp Nattan Flliff Potts Rupp Ruth Pota Filiff

Twins Found in Cleveland Public School Survey

Cleveland officials report three pairs of twins born on February 20 were identified in a survey of city public school records. The finding highlights twin births among the student population and may prompt follow up by district administrators.

Cleveland

Heiress Peyton Case Tied to Possible Kidnap Plot

Guard 2 reports over Virginia M. Peyton heiress to Mallory hat fortune. A telephone call from a man impersonating her father is considered a possible prelude to a kidnapping attempt.

Virginia M. Peyton Mallory Hat

Seven CCC youths rescued from Cape Cod bay ice

Seven CCC youths marooned on drifting ice in Cape Cod bay since noon Sunday were rescued by coast guardsmen after the patrol boat Harriet Lane failed to break through. The youths, split into two groups, were brought back to safety aboard the Harriet Lane.

Boston CCC Cape Cod Bay Coast Brewster Harriet Lane

Logan Eagles Home Entered by Burglars

Burglars entered the Logan Eagles quarters Sunday night and stole at least $200 in cash. Entry was made by jimmying a rear door with a wrecking bar. A lodge-room door knob was knocked off but the door remained shut. Police found the money elsewhere in the lodge quarters.

Logan Logan Eagles Aerie

Chicago Editor Henry J. Smith Dies at 60

Chicago editor Henry Justin Smith longtime managing editor of The Chicago Daily News died at Evanston hospital after pneumonia. He was 60 and remembered as an author and historian.

Chicago World Henry Justin Smith Chicago Daily News Evanston Hospital

Obituary: William E Decker Dies at 77

LA JOLLA Calif William E Decker 77 retired publisher of Ohio Oklahoma and Arkansas newspapers died Sunday after a long illness He was a former Ohio state senator and was born in Groveport Ohio.

Ruthie the Lioness Shocks Baltimore Theater Crowd

A lioness named Ruthie escaped during a Baltimore opening night at a neighborhood theater. She bounded into the audience injuring a boy and frightening about two thousand patrons. Patrolman Jezierski and trainers pursued. Ruthie was shot in the shoulder, caged, and taken to an animal hospital.

Baltimore Ruthie Edward Posluszny Posluszny Blanche Peart Jezierski George Mre Peart Posiuszny Jesierski

Republican Borah Foes Hoover Open Door for Industry

Former Ohio senator Simeon D. Fess attacks Senator Borah in a dispute over New Deal leanings and presidential candidates. Fess favors Hoover with a platform stressing open opportunity, private enterprise, sound money, individual liberty, production-led growth, and protective tariffs for farmers and workers.

Washington Borah Idaho Simeon D. Fess Ohio Fess Allence Alfred RE. Smith State Central Committee Herbert Hoover Hoover

Aviator Leaves Brazil on South Atlantic Hop

Lieut. Antonio Menendez of the Cuban navy began a flight from Natal Brazil to Bathurst Africa aboard a Condor aircraft. He departed at 11 10 p m Sunday with 530 gallons of gasoline claimed to fuel 22 hours in air.

Rio DE Janiero Antonio Menendez Bathurst Africa Natal Condor Syndicate Menendez

Union vote backs possible national strike at Palmer Match

Officials of the United Match Workers Council announced that a deal at the Palmer Match Co. plant voted to support a national strike if deemed necessary by the union.

Akron United Match Workers Council Palmer Match Co

Ohio State Fullback Marries Miss Gallo in Covington

Frank Anten nucit age 22 OSU football fullback confirmed he and Norma Gallo age 21 were married Saturday at Covington Kentucky. The couple resides in Columbus as a state employee.

Columbus Frank Antennucit Ohio State University Norma Gallo Covington

No Formula for Happy Marriage in Chicopee Falls

Sixty years of marriage for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Degray lead them to say there is no formula for a successful marriage. He remarks that no advice would reach young couples who don’t stay together long enough to hear it.

Chicopee Falls Mass Joseph H. Degray DeGray

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