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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1936

Page

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Eight-Pound Brother Born to Dionne Quintuplets

CALLANDER Ontario UP The new eight pound boy is born to Oliva and Annetta Dionne parents of the world famous quintuplets Hundreds of curious people gather around the seven room farm house as the mother and child are reported in excellent condition Dr J E I Joyal attended the birth saying it was very successful and that the baby is a full nine months old The Dionnes had disagreed with their quintuplets doctor Allan Roy Dafoe about care of the five famous daughters The eldest today is 1 Leo born 1930 died a month after birth of pneumonia

Callander Dionne Oliva Dionne J. E. I. Joyal North Bay Allan Roy Dafoe Joyal

Jewelry heist hits Harrington Co in Columbus

Three robbers working with professional speed stole three diamond rings and a bracelet worth 2045 dollars from the Harrington Jewelry Co show window in Columbus.

Columbus U.P Harrington Jewelry Co

Machines Are Replacing Men In West Virginia Mines

West Virginia coal operators plan mechanization to cut labor costs and match competition. Charleston operator Carl Schotz says larger mines have installed efficiency machines due to labor costs, fuel competition, and freight rates. About 3,000 miners are believed to have been replaced by machines.

Charleston W. Va U.P West Virginia Carl Schotz Schotz

Falls From Roof in Heat Fatal in Chicago Apt Building

Carl Dohrman aged unknown died after slipping from the roof of his apartment while escaping heat. He reportedly slept on the edge and rolled off, sustaining fatal injuries. Police said the incident occurred shortly after midnight.

Chicago Carl Dohrman

Blacksmith Kills Wife and Children Then Slays Roomer

East Chicago police believe Celestino P. Gonzales fatally hacked eight people including his wife and six children in their home after fearing lose of love and a recent illness. He then killed boarder Joe Aro before dying by suicide. Ages ranged from two to seventeen. the family had moved from Mexico eight years ago.

Chicago Ind U.P Celestino P. Gonzales Joe Aro Mrs. Gonzales Aro

Triple Slaying Killer Dies in Utah Prison Penalty

Delbert Green aged 28 died at Utah State Prison from four gunshots in his heart after a 1930 triple murder. Five civilian riflemen fired through yard loopholes as Green sat hooded in a chair with a paper target over his heart. He killed his uncle James Green his wife and his mother in law while on parole for an assault conviction.

Salt Lake City Utah U.P Delbert Green Utah State Prison Green James Green

WPA crews warned to work on Meigs County project

Jed Hartinger Meigs County WPA head told the workers on the Meigs County parking lot rebuild to perform a full days labor or leave. The crew began Thursday on the largest project in the county with plans to clear remains of the old wall and drive piling. Engineers estimate the project will take a year.

Pomeroy Jed Hartinger Meigs County WPA

Roosevelt Plans Canadian Vacation With Sons

President Franklin D. Roosevelt cleared state business to depart tonight for a summer vacation trip with three of his sons. They will travel from Rockland Maine to Campobello New Brunswick then to Quebec to meet Lord Tweedsmuir at the Governor General's summer residence before returning to New York for the dedication of a 44 million dollar tri borough bridge linking Manhattan the Bronx and Queens.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Canada Roosevelt Rockland Campobello N. B Eastport Quebec Lord Tweedsmuir Summer Palace Manhattan Bronx Queens Counties New York City

Owen and Rohde to wed with Roosevelts in attendance

United States minister to Denmark Ruth Bryan Owen and Capt. Boorge Rohde, a Danish court official, will marry late tomorrow at Hyde Park. President and Mrs. Roosevelt will attend the ceremony.

Lands Point N. Y U.P Ruth Bryan Owen United States Denmark Boorge Rohde Christian of Hyde Park Roosevelt

Heat Wave Grips Nation As Temperatures Exceed 100

Washington reports a sweeping heat wave pushes readings above 100 across two thirds of states from the Gulf to Canada. Temperatures reach 104 in Washington and 106 in the Dakotas as drought damages mount and farm livelihoods suffer amid rising food prices. Federal relief moves expand to more states as dairy production declines and feed costs rise.

Washington U.R Rocky Mountains Atlantic Seaboard Atlantic Dakotas Weather Bureau Gulf TO Canada Washington, D. C New York City Gulf Canada South Atlantic Resettlement Administration

Plan Atlantic Aerial Service

Officials report an agreement between Imperial Airways and Pan American to establish a transatlantic seaplane service using four motor Sikorsky giant clipper planes. The aim is to connect New York and London within a weekend travel window, possibly within six weeks, though full details remain undisclosed.

Washington New York London Imperial Airways Great Britain Pan- American Airways United States Pan-American Sikorsky

Reed says Constitution grants broad national powers

Stanley Reed solicitor general of the United States told the Ohio Bar Association meeting in Columbus that the broad and general powers conferred upon the national government will prove adequate to meet the nation’s needs.

Columbus Htt.p Stanley Reed United States Ohio Bar Association

Gallipolis Man Dies in Heat on Street

Chauncey Baxter, 53, died suddenly on a street in Gallipolis Thursday night. Officials believe excessive heat caused the death.

Gallipolis Chauncey Baxter

Green Delivers Warning to Insurgent Union Leaders

The American Federation of Labor warned insurgent leaders seeking to unionize the steel industry they may fight alone unless a method is found to compromise their rebellion. President William Green said the steel industry open shop pledge was a challenge to those aiming to organize the steel workers and indicated a possible compromise with the Lewis faction.

A. F. of CIO Washington American Federation of Labor Today A. F. of S William Green Lewis Green Roosevelt

Carries Seine in Car Man Arrested Fined

Andrew Hollingshead of Vinton County was stopped near Radcliff by Sheriff Roscoe Fowler and State Game Protector A H Joachim who found a seine in his car. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and jailed in McArthur until payment, with trial in Hamden set.

Pomeroy Andrew Hollingshead Vinton County Roscoe O. Fowler A. H. Joachim Radcliff Hollingshead Joachim Hamden Court of

Funeral services for Charles Phillips at MEB Church

Funeral services for Charles F. Phillips are set for Sunday at 3 PM at the M E B Church. The ceremony will be conducted under the auspices of the Modern Woodmen of America.

Gallipolis Charles F. Phillips M. EB The Modern Woodmen of America

Record Heat Surges Through Athens With Extreme Temps

Athens endured a blistering heat wave with temperatures spiking to as high as 126 degrees on the sunny courthouse side thermometer and 120 degrees on a window sill at the Security Bank building. Local homes and streets reported 98 to 105 degree readings while observers logged 99 to 102 degrees for the official day.

Athens Co. N France Mill View Place Ates Pool Vic Hubler W. Union 81 John Dowler Security Bank Helen Swartz Mometer H. B. Larimer Morris Ave J. N. McHarg New Marshfield Road McHarg Hope's Dairy

WPA Job Authorization in Drought Areas

President Roosevelt announced that 75,000 WPA jobs have been authorized in drought regions. The measure aims to provide employment and relief as drought conditions affect the agricultural sector nationwide.

WPA Washington Roosevelt

Detroit Husband Appeals Alienation Judgment

In Miami Florida the jury awarded James Edgar of Detroit 35000 dollars for alienation of his wife Kathryn Crawford's affection from Lewis Mallory III the Bradford Pennsylvania heir. Edgar claimed Mallory stole his wife’s love in a circuit court verdict after six hours of jury deliberation.

Miami Fla U.P Lewis Mallory Bradford James Edgar Detroit Edgar Mallory Kathryn Crawford

Ohio Heat Wave Bursts Records Across State

Ohio endures one of its fiercest heat waves as all time highs fall. Bowling Green tops at 108.5 while 16+ deaths are attributed to the heat in the past day and a half. Deaths occur in Cleveland Toledo Cincinnati and rural areas. drownings add to toll. Temperature edges up to 105 at State Weather Bureau Columbus as humidity hints at possible break later.

Columbus Ohio W. H. Alexander Alexander State Weather Bureau Bowling Green Circleville Dayton Lima Wilmington Norwalk Athens Sidney Marion Napoleon Canton State Cleveland John Bell John Reeze Paul Kulich James Grogan Martin Jablonski John A. Grimm Toledo James N. Rosendaal Bryan John Groff Ballville Township Sandusky County Cincinnati Cleo V. McKinney Warren Mahoning River Don Wilson Ohio River

Director Near Death After Car Overturns

Hollywood director Alan Crosland was seriously injured when his car overturned three times on Sunset Boulevard and pinned in wreckage. Beverly Hills Emergency Hospital reported he was near death. Henry Grier, convicted of slaying his former mistress, died in the electric chair after attempting to leap from a prison corridor.

Hollywood Alan Crosland Sunset Boulevard Beverly Hills Raleigh N. C U.P Henry Grier

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