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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1932

Page

6

Athens Boy in Marines on Thirty Day Leave Visits Here

Mr. Roscoe Hibbard of Athens, a United States Marine with twenty seven months in service, arrived on a thirty day leave from Haiti and the West Indies to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Hibbard of Painesville and his sister-in-law Mrs. Herbert W. Brooks in Athens. He is a West Tech High School graduate and holder of two medals for machinist's mate and bandsman, drum major and musician.

Athens Marines West Indies Roscoe Hibbard United States Marines Haiti Carl. Hibbard Painesville Herbert W. Brooks West Carpenter Street Brooks Carl J. Hibbard West Tech Cleveland Carson Long Military Academy Pennsylvania Hibbard

Couple Weds at Home on East State Street

Mrs Ethel Morris and Mr Fred Van Dyke married Saturday night at 8 30 at their home 361 East State Street Rev Dr A Y Wilcox officiated Witnesses included Mr and Mrs O L Davis Lottridge and the bride's children Aubrey Goldy and Juanita Other family and friends mentioned include Mrs N T Van Dyke Frances Hartman and Alex Nelson family travel and visits noted with neighbors and relatives from Ohio University and Cleveland including a Bay Village Lake Erie trip and extended visits in Cincinnati and Parkersburg W Va.

Ethel Morris Fred van Dyke East State Street A. Y. Wilcox First Presbyterian Church O. L. Davis Lottridge van Dyke Aubrey Goldy Juanita N. T. van Dyke Frances Hartman

Hibbards Visit Rochester Prospective Bank VP

Mr and Mrs John Hibbard of Rochester New York left for home after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs P G Hibbard at 92 North Lancaster Street The trip covered five hundred thirty one miles by motor on Saturday Mr Hibbard is vice president of the New York Joint Stock Land Bank.

John Hibbard Rochester N. Y P. G. Hibbard North Lancaster Street Hibbard New York Joint Stock Land Bank

Prisoner Dies In Sweat Box Sparks Reform Effort

Reports of another prison camp sweat box death reach a conference aimed at ending such brutality. A Grand Jury foreman has indicted two guards on murder charges in a 19 year old New Jersey boy’s death. Churchwomen join activists as similar abuses echo in Tennessee and other states.

Jacksonville Fla U.P A. F. Gorman New Jersey Miami Gorman Tennessee

Turtle inscription hints at Revolutionary era clue

A turtle found near Marietta bears an inscription listing L. Whetzel Betty Zane and Fort Henry dated July 4 1776. Biologists deem the carving authentic, suggesting the shell could date back to the era of Delaware and frontier history, with the symbol swastika noted as good luck.

Marietta Howard W. Ward Macksburg Washington County Betty Zane Zane Grey Ohio Ft. Henry Wheeling W. Va

Fewer Industrial Fatalities Reported in June at Athens County

Columbus July 18 The 72 industrial fatalities for which claims were filed with the Industrial Commission in June are eight less than the June 1931 record and well below the six year average. Total time lost from June accidents reached 594 884 days.

Columbus Industrial Commission Division of Safety and Hygiene

Press Agent Has Bang-Up Idea

Athens County reports 56 claims with six fatalities and 13 082 days lost to injuries in a June. The 1931 June tally shows 83 claims with one fatality and 7 362 days lost. Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mahory new to golf. Browne crossword link. Hollywood style column describes fashion and Olympic kinicking trends in Paris and Athens Messenger leaflet offer for a two bandana scarf bathing suit pattern.

Molla Bjurstedt Mahory Mary K. Browne The Athens Messenger

Arms Parley Folds Today

Geneva July 18 The world disarmament conference prepared to adjourn with praise for certain proposals and no definite recommendations. American British and Italian delegates agreed to extend the armament truce beyond November 1 and expected to prohibit aerial bombing of civilians and to abolish poison gas and tanks over 20 tons.

Geneva O.R

Dry Agents Charged Spark Town Riot Fears in New York

In Alexandria Bay New York two dry agents were arraigned on assault charges as townspeople feared a riot after they allegedly ran down two people with a motor car. The hearing followed a rum rebellion during a convention of Spanish American War veterans amid raids.

Alexandria Bay N. Y U.R

Fire destroys Cambridge Flour Mills plant in Cambridge

Fire swept through Cambridge today destroying the Cambridge Flour Mills Company plant and threatening the adjacent Cambridge Hotel. Fire officials battled the blaze as flames spread through the mill complex and roof structures. No injuries are reported, but extensive damage is feared to the milling operation and adjoining properties.

Cambridge Cambridge Flour Mills Company

Mrs Katherine Bulkley Dies in Cleveland Hospital

United States Senator Robert J. Bulkley returned from Washington to arrange funeral for his wife Katherine Pope Bulkley aged 45 who died yesterday at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland.

Cleveland United States Robert J. Bulkley Washington Katherine Pope Bulkley Lakeside Hospital

Poisoned at Communist Lunch in Massillon

In Massillon Ohio on July 18, more than 200 people of the state Communist Party convention were stricken with ptomaine poisoning after a luncheon. A medical committee and authorities aim to determine the food source and utensils used, with possible criminal action if deaths occur.

Massillon Communist Party

Boy Is Beaten to Death by Police in Stark Case

Cop reports that Hyman Stark accused of beating two policemen's mother was beaten to death by policemen using third degree methods. Open hearing to feature detectives who questioned Stark before his death. District Attorney Edwards says Stark died from an officer breaking his Adam's Apple.

Mineola L. L Hyman Stark Martin W. Littleton Stark Elvin N. Edwards

Vengeance Believed In Fatal Shooting Of Meyer C. Smith

Covington police say vengeance likely caused the fatal shooting of Meyer C. Smith age 39 at his home after he received threatening notes.

Covington Meyer C. Smith

Regulation of power firms deemed absolutely essential

The Federal Power Commission stated that public regulation of power companies and their operating subsidiaries is absolutely essential in the public interest. The remark underscores ongoing federal oversight aims to ensure fair pricing and reliable service.

Washington Federal Power Commission

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