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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1932
Page
1
Athens County commissioners moved an emergency $10 000 appropriation for salaries and expenses at last Thursday’s meeting. The official journal report is delayed, yet auditors were informed, and funds are available despite ongoing secrecy and postponed budget decisions for February 1.
Florence Coogle, 20, was refused a marriage license to Daniel Fallon, 27, jailed awaiting transfer to Atlanta Federal prison for robbing the Glasgow post office. Fallon was sentenced by Judge Benson Hough. Coogle had a divorce from Forest Coogle granted earlier that day for non support and was told to obtain parental consent due to her age.
A gasoline fire and three explosions wrecked Harrodsburg Kentucky s business district Monday night. The blaze destroyed a tobacco warehouse about six houses in the Negro district and several oil tanks and small buildings. Fire units from Lawrenceburg Danville and Lexington helped fight the flames. The blaze started when a cigarette lit gasoline draining into a creek overflow.
Treva Hostetler 21 dodges details of her bridge club outings sparking her husband Willard 23 to seek divorce on grounds of mental cruelty. Judge Eli B Lindsay to sign journal entry formalizing the divorce today in New Philadelphia.
Capital and labor await signature on a wage reduction plan for rail workers. The 10 percent cut for one year aims to stabilize employment for about 600,000 unemployed and part time workers while preserving railroad operations and avoiding bankruptcies. The final accord could save roughly $250 billion for the industry.
Arthur Brisbane notes a peculiar winter scene with aviation minded progress in Milwaukee and broader reflections on flight and human daring.
A strange winter sends travelers across nearly two thousand miles with little snow from New York to La Junta Colorado and over high hills in New Mexico where snow remains sparse and patchy, resembling early spring conditions.
The piece argues vast unused lands surround humanity and could sustain billions. It critiques views that landscapes were pre planned for a superior race and urges readers to understand America beyond elite perspectives. It laments that many never know the country that belongs to them.
A crowded Phoenix courthouse awaits the trial of Mrs. Judd accused of "the trunk murders." Prosecutors seek the death penalty as Mrs. Judd sits in the courtroom wearing a modern dress and hair styled for the day, while the crowd watches the proceedings.
The first semester ends soon with exams from Monday to Thursday. Students are burning lamps in dorm rooms and using Chubb Library to finish papers. Second semester registration is set for February 8 and 9 in the Men's Gymnasium, with classes reopening February 10 at 8 o'clock.
In El Salvador martial law remains in eight of fourteen provinces as rebels are pursued. Foreign warships from the United States Canada and Great Britain anchor offshore and will evacuate foreigners if needed. President Maximiliano Martínez calls on 1.5 million to support the government.
A reader notes the crowd enjoys watching a woman struggle to escape death, reflecting on human appetite for public cruelty. The remark cites a turn of phrase from 18th century France about spending time watching criminals tortured in the Public Square, as referenced in Brandes Life of Voltaire.
Private advices received in New York report heavy weekend fighting that killed more than a thousand people and included bombings of public buildings.
A description of Senator Carper's Weekly in Topeka Kansas and a Kansas comic strip notes a youth speaking to his sweetheart. The caption remarks on fashion referencing Mahatma Gandhi and an ironic comment about a New York boy's lack of understanding.
MBS G G S suggests Kansas editor that placing the kitchen work table directly in front of the kitchen mirror helps women save steps. Looking in the mirror is said to remind them to straighten shoulders and overcome weak spots.
In Phoenix on January 26 an attractive young woman newly named in the case was expected to testify in the sensational effort to hang Winnie Ruth Judd, 26, charged with murdering her roommate Agnes Anne Leroi. Mrs. Arthur Lepker, 22, said to have social ties with Judd, was described as a petite blonde and believed ready to relate overheard threats by Judd against anyone who interferes between her and her friend.
Jacob S Coxey 77 once led the unemployed march on Washington and now campaigns for the Republican presidential nomination. He cites Massillon success as mayor and plans a nationwide air tour on a money at cost platform with a non interest bearing bond plan.
A London letter argues that new loan bills, including 125 million for land banks and a later two billion, show an election year pattern. It claims the only relief is to allow more borrowing, suggesting debt finances as a political fix while criticizing Morgan & Co. and noting potential discrimination if lending restrictions change.
Diana Moore a one year old girl faces brain cavity enlargement surgery to avoid mental retardation. Her Spartan mother Mrs William Moore 18 with support from her mother Mrs Susanne Peck plans tests and risks to give the child a chance at life. The father James Moore 28 left the family a year and a half ago.
Blasts are duds as winter weather cools the Athens district with moderating temperatures. Expect warmer conditions and more rain tomorrow. Monday’s high reached 47 degrees while Sunday night fell to 28 and this morning’s reading was in the thirties. The Hocking River receded from 7.8 feet last night to six feet this morning, after approaching 13 feet on Sunday per observer Mrs. C N France.
Construction work on the North and South piers of the new bridge progresses this week. A lift on the north abutment is poured to align with the Ohio University heating tunnel. the back wall footer and front wall rise planned. Demolition and excavation advance on the south abutment using dynamite. tree removal and drainage prep proceed along Richland Avenue toward the Athens State Hospital.
William Wrigley Jr a millionaire chewing gum maker and owner of the Chicago National League club died early today in Phoenix Arizona after a lingering illness. J C Cox treasurer of the William Wrigley Jr Company announced the death saying no details were available and that the family were at his bedside in Phoenix.
Ogden Mills urged American banks to stop restrictive lending and restore credit to stimulate recovery. He cited a consensus that liquidation has gone too far and called for urgent steps to resume available funds for business, industry, and commerce.
Ohio University trustees cut $45,794 from the 1932 budget to meet state finance orders and legislative appropriations. The reduction targets personal service and maintenance, with salary cuts applied to the latter half of 1931 extended through 1932.
United States Employment Service notes December in Ohio shows improved conditions in automobile and accessory industries packing houses and food manufacturing. Other sectors hold steady or weaker with curtailed operations and part time work across steel metal machinery bituminous coal mines and brick and tile plants. Budget cuts at Ohio State University total 257 818 for 1982 with payroll reductions and maintenance cuts offset by warmer winter reducing fuel costs.
High officials say the U S will enter the Geneva conference on February 2 prepared to reduce forces to levels of other nations but do not expect deep cuts. They deem the talks worthwhile if they limit armaments at present levels to build confidence and reduce surprise in war plans.
Thomas E K Sheets a 45 year old cashier of the People's National Bank in Wellsville was to be turned over to Federal authorities in Cleveland on a warrant charging falsifying bank records to the extent of 46000 Police Chief John A Fultz who had arrested Sheets at the bank said he would bring him to Cleveland today Sheets a 30 year employee and personal friend of the chief voiced confidence in him and called the situation the hardest thing he had to do in 13 years of police work
Theo dore Oleksius, 26, failed in choosing a store to rob in Cleveland. Alfred Guzik and three companions fought back, with Guzik delivering a jaw blow. Oleksius suffered three fractured ribs a fractured knee a possible skull puncture and numerous cuts. He remains hospitalized but is expected to recover.
Arraignment of Mrs. Lydia Swailes on charges of killing her employer Percy H. Shephard was postponed for the second time as physicians would not permit removal from Miami County Jail in Troy. The delay follows an earlier postponement when the prosecutor could not reach the court and Mrs Swailes fell ill amid fears of a nervous breakdown.
Chicago January 26 Wrigley William Wrigley Jr offered aphorisms reflecting a successful life and practical wisdom. He advised seizing opportunities and choosing pursuits you enjoy while laboring diligently. He urged continuous youthfulness and frequent clear communication to overcome doubt and fear.
Three inmates at Georgia State Penitentiary Milledgeville escape in a car and kill a trusty named Uncle John Williams before fleeing. The trio identified as Roy Gardner Aubrey Smith and Abe Powers are described as a short term offender a gangster and a bunco felon respectively. Williams held a life sentence for multiple farm slayings.
Police fined Gabriel Delicelli and David Talbell each one dollar yesterday for traffic violations. Officers seek a 1929 Model A Ford roadster with black body white wire wheels and spare on each side stolen from Ohio University student David Matson parked at 113 North Congress Street Sunday night.
Washington Jan 26 a tariff on oil imports and federal taxation of motor buses were urged before the House Ways and Means Committee as sources of extra government revenue. Ivan Owen of Minneapolis opposed the bus tax for the National Association of Motor Bus Operators while Wirt Franklin of Oklahoma City led the Domestic Independence Oil Industry urging the oil tariff.
The Ohio State University chapter of Sigma Delta Chi adopted a resolution proposing a change to the Ohio contempt of court law to allow appointment of a special judge to hear all newspaper contempt cases.
Weather data appears garbled with unclear locations and values. Readable fragments indicate a high in Ma sonville and a low in Lander with cloudy conditions likely continuing. No solid figures or complete city names are present to form a precise forecast.
Ohio tax commission rejects General Jacob Cate Coxey’s plan for Masailion mayor to issue $200 000 in two year non interest bonds to be used as legal tender. Law denies passage of the issue at election and five year maturity. Governor White will not call a special session to enable bonds.
A bombing in Springfield, Illinois at the Italian Villa Cafe near the state capitol killed two residents identified as Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Ungerford, about 75, and injured others. Fire crews battled flames for two hours as the blast wrecked the building and scattered debris and flower pots across the street.
Charlotte White, daughter of Governor White, was confined in a hospital for several days after a collision yesterday. She sustained severe cuts on her head and face requiring stitches. Forrest Me 29, the driver of the other vehicle, suffered bruises to his hands and body.
Cincinnati officials reached a plan to buy the privately owned Cincinnati Zoo for about $300,000 from the Taft and Emery interests and lease it to an independent society for operation. The move follows years of operating deficits and a $275,000 debt threatening the zoo’s finances.
Mme Sigrid Onegin arrives with husband Dr Frita Pei and accompanist Herman ter for an Ohio University Music Course concert at Memorial Auditorium at 8 o'clock. They travel by auto to Partnersburg for a university event then catch a train to Pittsburgh for Thursday engagement.
Clarence M. Young, assistant to the secretary of comments for me, was injured slightly in a crash today in Washington.
The fragment mentions Jan Luhrig and Frank Hughes connected to a Baptist church event on a hill with Mrs Nuby issuing invitations to district attendees.
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