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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1933

Page

1

Roosevelt urges flexible currency goals in world stabilizing plan

President Roosevelt warned in a telegram that the United States will not push price-raising measures and supports stabilizing currencies through balanced budgets and global cooperation. European delegates at the conference signaled intent to coordinate central bank policies with the gold standard, while a high sea raid disrupted recovery progress aboard the cruiser.

U.R Poliny Merica United States Europe

Pickford Fairbanks Divorce Rumors Stir Hollywood

Seg Mary e Parted OOD reports July 3 that Douglas Fairbanks seeks divorce from Mary Pickford amid alleged marital strains. The wire cites Pickfair finance and a contemplated separation as sources say the couple faces incompatibility and possible settlement.

OOD Douglas Fairbanks Pickford

Safe Fourth of July Warnings From Red Cross

The American Red Cross cautions holiday travelers and swimmers about water hazards during the Fourth of July. They urge using life vests, supervising children, avoiding deep water, and applying first aid iodine for minor wounds to prevent burns and accidents.

Holrican Red Cross

Ohio General Assembly Eases Tension With Broad Laws

In Columbus on July 3 the Ninetieth Ohio General Assembly ended a long revenue stalemate and enacted substantial measures. The session legalized horse racing and 3.2 beer, enabled school operations, expanded unemployment relief, and passed minimum wage and garnishee acts. It empowered the governor over banks, allowed school bonds, and provided funds for education and unemployed families. A statewide vote on prohibition repeal was approved.

Columbus U.P Ninetieth Ohio General Assembly Ninetieth General Assembly

Coal Workers Get Pay Raise In Three Mines

Salary increases for more than 7,000 miners in Fayette and Green counties took effect today. A 10 percent rise was announced for 6,000 Frick Coal and Coke Company workers, with similar boosts for 550 at Buckeye Coal Company Nemacolin Mine and 1,000 at Republic Steel Republic and Earight Mines.

Fayette and Green County Frick Coal and Coke Company Buckeye Coal Company Nemacolin Republic Steel Company Republic Earight

Knuckles Down For U. S. Crown

Bill Mathews of Chattanooga Tennessee defeats top marbles players in Chicago to reach the east champion for the national title. He will meet the eastern champion for the U S crown.

Bill Mathews Chattanooga Tenn Yeat and South Chicago East

Burns Lead to Mrs Herman s Death Sunday

Mrs Charlies Herman aged 42 died after suffering burns when she fell onto an open gas range at home Saturday. She died Sunday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. She leaves Charlies and two children Charles 18 and Helen 16. Funeral at St Pauls Catholic Church Tuesday at 9. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Born Mae Cecelia Fessier Renovo Pa she came to Athens ten years ago and was active in Catholic Church Catholic Ladies of Columbia and Maecenas Literary Club. Survived by her mother Mrs George Fessler Renovo and sisters Mrs Helen Hartland Chester Pa and Mrs Katherine Kane Renovo.

Charlies Herman First Street Sheltering Arms Hospital St. Pauls Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery Herman Mae Cecelia Fessier Renovo Athens Catholic Church The Catholic Ladies of Columbia Maecenas Literary Club Charlies Charles Helen George Fessler Helen Hartland Chester Katherine Kane

Ohio printers to meet on code of fair competition

Columbus July 3 Printers of Ohio will gather Thursday to study a fair competition and trade practices code prepared by the national industrial recovery act committee of printers organizations.

Columbus Ohio National Industrial Recovery Act

Pay delays linked to new Senate tax bill and governor decision

Ohio's 90th General Assembly adjourned after a $35 million emergency tax plan aimed at school funding and relief projects. Gov White's stance on Gunsett and Pfeiffer tax measures remains uncertain as a July 21 deadline looms for final action.

Gunsett Pfeiffer White State Tax Commission

Co ed Missing At Cleveland Police Puzzled

Marion Buckley an 18 year old Wilmington College student from Cleveland disappeared after leaving home Saturday to walk. She is the daughter of Horace M Buckley assistant superintendent of the Cleveland School Board. Her mother Mabie Buckley grieves as police search for clues.

Cleveland U.P Marion Buckley Horace M. Buckley Cleveland School Board Miss Buckley Wilmingington College Mabie Buckley Marian Lakewood High School Wilmington College Western Reserve University

Russell Boardman Dies After Bendix Race Crash

Russell Boardman, holder of the American Long Distance Flying Record, died in Indianapolis after the plane he piloted crashed during the Bendix Race. He was injured Saturday and succumbed today.

Indianapolis Ind U.P Russell Boardman

Strong Mine Unions Signal Battle Over Coal Code

Miners in bituminous districts complete strong unionization after the National Recovery Act taking hold. United Mine Workers pledge collective bargaining to craft a binding trade agreement for the industry. John L. Lewis notes tens of thousands joining across many states nationwide.

United Mine Workers Coal Association Washington U.P Zation John L. Lewis The Mine Workers Recovery Administration Labor Advisory Board Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Maryland Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Colorado Utah Montana Wyoming New Mexico

Auto crash injures three near Circle Hill Route 31

Returning to Athens from Cleveland after a baseball game, Paul Antorietto John Dann and Russell Mall were hurt when their roadster collided with a northbound bus near the former Sunday Creek Traction Company car barn on Route 31. Antoinette suffered a severe facial and arm injuries, Hall had a scalp bruise, Dana a facial cut, one passenger was cut by glass, and the bus driver James Easterling plus four passengers were shaken. The roadster was badly damaged and the bus veered into a field.

Athens Cleveland Paul Antorietto John Dann Russell Mall Mer Sunday Creek Traction Company Circle Hill Hall Dana James Easterling Jack Ashton

Hurricane strikes Pinar Del Rio with sweeping damage

United Press dispatch from Havana reports a brutal hurricane hitting Pinar Del Rio causing flooded streets and collapsed buildings. Wrecked homes and two story houses fall as power fails and police patrol the inundated city while injured residents rush to hospital and municipal hall. Debris fills the streets as river banks overflow and communications are cut.

Pinar del Rio Havana Gulermo Rodriguez United Press

Hurricane Sweeps Western Cuba Amid Fatal Tide

Pinard del Rio reports a Caribbean hurricane hitting western Cuba with heavy damage and casualties. The storm crossed the narrow western end of the island with rain and a tidal wave feared near the town of Columba, located about four kilometers south of Pinar del Rio.

Pinar del Rio Cuba Republic Colomba Pinar Tel Rio

Taxation Cuts in Athens County School Funding Plan

Legislation passed by the Assembly and signed by Governor White would reduce local school taxes in Athens County and provide $125,000 to pay teachers bus drivers and janitors. A state pool would share funds based on daily attendance while aid districts draw from existing funds and the cigaret tax.

Athens County White Athens City Assembly Senate Farlier Athens Athen Ian Ae

Flier Stays Upside Down Longer Than American Delegation

Santa Monica notes boastful aviation display with fliers from Britain Germany Italy in a public exhibition. The writer mocks the American delegation in London and praises a German ace performing loops and maneuvers with minimal engine power as part of a wartime air show.

London

Fourth of July events at Athens Fairgrounds and Nelsonville

Independence Day activities sponsor by Knights of Pythias at Athens Fairgrounds and United Mine Workers of America in Nelsonville draw district residents. The program includes a ball game at 12:30 p.m., a 20 round boxing card, airplane stunts, turtle derby, dancing, tireworks, auto show, and races.

Athens Fairgrounds Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Fairgrounds United Mine Workers of America Oho Fields The Messenger Athens Country Club Allatar Athens Tut Jackson Washington, D. H Wild Bill’ Eck Lancaster

Tag Sales Increase As Prices Go Down

License tag sales at the office of David Johnson, deputy commissioner of motor vehicles, totaled $304.65 on Saturday after price reductions. Fifty one tags were sold, including 40 passenger car plates, with tags priced at half of January 1 rates. Sales included 28 passenger tags at $3.50 totaling $98, 10 tags at $5 totaling $50, and two at $7.50 totaling $15. Truck tags brought $135.60, two trailers $5.45, and one motorcycle tag $2.50.

David Johnson

Gamma Kora convention closes at Lakeside

With eighty five girls from seven universities in Ohio and nearby states Gamma Kora, a Methodist girls sorority, wrapped up its convention at Lakeside. Officers elected include Marie Leeper of Athens as president and Ruth George of Columbus as treasurer, with W A Milne of Columbus named sponsor and Albert Kessinger of Pittsburgh as secretary.

Lakeside Ohio Gamma Kora Kappi Phi National Methodist Girls’ Sorority Mary Decker Benz Athens Ohio University Ohio State University Miami University University of Michigan University of Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech University of West Virginia W. A. Milne Columbus Marie Leeper Albert Kessinger Pittsburgh Ruth George

Move School Hill to Field Near Athens High

Approximately 7000 cubic yards of dirt have been removed from the hill south of the Junior High building to the Athens High School Athletic Grounds on Mill Street. Superintendent H C Pendry says the hill is being moved to create a playground and enlarge the athletic field for the fall football season. Fred Beckler directs steam shovel and truck operations as the site is drained and graveled.

Athens High School Mill Street H. C. Pendry Fred Beckler Pendry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roosevelt Sent U. S Ates Tes Ement Delega Lis, Md Rooseviet Proge National Recovery Proim Academy Pier Iiet Mary E Parted Hirbanks Doug O Mary Pickfair Poburn Col Vernon Roberts James D. Shadbolt National Military Home Dayton, C James PD. Shadbolt Uniontown, Pa U.S Burns Mrs. Herman Mattern Jimmy Mattern Siberia Alaska Nome Floyd Bennett Field New York Harold Person Bill Alexander Tom Abbe Fred Fetterman National Recovery Act Organized Labor Trator Hugh Johnson United Central Coal Associates National Coal Association Industrial Recovery Administration Antorietto Antoinette U. P Tivera Guyaguateje Guemas, Verde San Cristobal Weather Bureau By Guillermo Rodriguez By W. FF. Smiley Lloyd Portsmouth Be, LeFever Kenneth C. Ray Athens County Schoola Santa Monica, Calif Mussolini Apina Congress Our Army Navy Marine Yours Will Two Functions Knights of Pythias and Methodist Girls’ Sorority
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