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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1935

Page

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Veterans To Place Youths Camp at Athens

Veterans to station youths at Camp Athens in Athens County after transfers from Columbus. The move affects the CCC scouting and reforestation effort with the North Hill site, Marietta, and the Waterloo Forest area cited as project locations.

Athens CCC Camp Athens Speaks Columbus World War Vety Cece Marietta Pain Speaks Waterloo Athens County

Mrs Waley Satisfied With 20 Year Term in Kidnapping Case

Mrs Margaret Waley, wife of Harmon Waley, the Wey erhaeuser ransom kidnapper, accepts a 20 year federal sentence. Her husband’s transfer to Alcatraz and a Washington detainer extend his term. She will be moved to Milan Michigan, awaiting reunion and urged no appeal.

Harmon M. Waley Alcatraz Island Washington State E. FE. Cushman Harmon

Nelsonville Pilot Safe As Plane Cable Breaks

A control cable on a single seated airplane broke today sending John Sheffield 17 of Nelsonville into a nose dive toward a wheat field. The plane was damaged but Sheffield escaped injury after taking off from Lancaster Camp Grounds near Norton Field Columbus.

Lancaster — U John Sheffield Nelsonville Sheffield Norton Field Columbus Lancaster Camp Grounds

200 Barrel Well Drilled By Ohio Fuel Gas Co

Logan staff reports Ohio Fuel Gas Co completed an 8 well on Sunday Creek Coal Co land near Murray City. The well blew three times during drilling and is producing nearly 200 barrels per day. Pro-ration by local producers and a ten percent per barrel price cut were announced.

Logan Ohio Fuel Gas Co Sunday Creek Coal Co Murray City

Howard Is Released From Athens City Jail

Harry Howard of near Trimble was released from Athens City Jail today. Officials had investigated his wife’s death, initially listed as self harm but with suspicious circumstances. Prosecuting Attorney Harold Rose announced the release after the investigation.

Harry Howard Near Trimble Athens City Athens County Harold J. Rose Howard

County Official Injured in State Route 31 Collision

Prosecutor H. L. Lusk 44 of Auglaize County his wife Grace and daughter Wanda 15 were among five injured in an automobile crash on State Route 31 near Columbus. Authorities reported the late night collision involved multiple vehicles and an investigation is underway.

Columbus H. L. Lusk Auglaize County Grace Wanda

Meigs relief accused of inefficiency and waste

Ohio legislators hear testimony alleging mismanagement of relief funds in Meigs County. Witnesses cite improper distribution and waste while county officials defend the program and deny liquor parties at the Meigs office. The joint committee reviews 127000 dollars spent on relief projects outside Pomery and Middleport.

Pomeroy Relief Administration Meigs County Joint Ohio Legislative Committee Ironton Henry Corradini Lawrence County Legislative Relief Selah Flint Corradini Theodore Beegle Beegle Middleport

TVA Is Legal Court Decrees New Deal Power Sale Constitutional

The Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans upholds the TVA power sales as constitutional despite a prior ruling in Alabama. Attorney Joseph F. Johnston vows prompt appeal for Alabama Power stockholders. The court says Congress may use reasonable means to dispose of surplus power, tied to war time manufacture needs.

Roosevelt Tennessee Valley Authority Circuit Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court Joseph F. Johnston Alabama Power Company TVA I. Grubb Northern District Court of Alabama Congress Circuit Court

Gorham Seeks Sale to Satisfy Tax Claims

G. D. Gorham treasurer of Athens County has filed a petition asking the sale of Clinton Castle Knights of the Golden Eagles property at Glouster. The petition filed by Gordon B. Gray assistant prosecuting attorney states $193.80 in delinquent land taxes has become a lien against the lodge property.

G. D. Gorham Athens County Clinton Castle Knights of the Golden Eagles Glouster Gorham Gordon B. Gray Lodge

Levi Nichols 77 Dies at Home Near Albany

Levi Nichols age 77 died at his home near Albany after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and three brothers S. E. Nichols The Plains A. W. Nichols Athens and William Nichols Albany. Funeral services set for Friday at 10 o'clock at Town House Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Levi Nichols Albany E. Nichols the Plains A. W. Nichols Athens William Nichols Town House

Cadiz Man Pleads Guilty in Cemetery Flower Theft

Sam Thompson faces a $300 fine or six months in jail after pleading guilty to stealing flowers and shrubs from Cadiz Cemetery and attempting to sell them in West Virginia. Magistrate A. P. 55 sentenced him following Wednesday arrest.

Cadiz Sam Thompson West Virgin A. P Wednessey

James Lin获准与 Vila Brown 结婚或已婚

James Lin 宣称已获父母同意与 Vila Brown 结婚,Brown 年龄二十,在 Ashland Kentucky 的五角店工作,裁判官说两人已结婚,事件涉及 Chi 的儿子与本地雇员。

Lin Denies He Married While In Native Land

Lin Denies reports of a prior marriage in China. Lin, son of a prominent figure, says he had romances there but nothing more. He wed Miss Viola Brown in Columbus and plans to stay at Ohio State University for next winter before heading to China.

James Lin Chipresident Vila Brown Ashland Nese Columbus K. M China Lin Viola Brown Ohio State University

Italy charges Ethiopian tribesmen in Eritrean raid

Rome reports Italy has charged Ethiopian tribesmen with mutilating numerous children in a mass attack on natives in Eritrea during the May 31 raid. A Popolo d Italia article, tied to Mussolini, asserts the crisis demands armed resolution.

Rome Italy Mussolini Popolo D'Italia IT Duce

Elks' Grand Treasurer Found Dead in Hotel

Columbus report states William Robertson of Minneapolis, grand treasurer of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was found dead in his hotel room. Friends believe he died in his sleep from heart disease after serving as grand treasurer following last Tuesday's national reunion session.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks James T. Hallinan New York Supreme Court Elks Columbus Elks’ Grand William © Robertson Minneapolis The Robertson

Outrager of the French Morals Fined in Paris

Joan Warner, an American dancer, was found guilty of outraging the morals of Paris and fined 530 francs for dancing in the nude. The ruling could prompt wider prosecutions of nude dancers in theaters and nightclubs.

Paris Joan Warner France Miss Warner

Male of Species Is As Sappy as Female

Will Rogers notes that courts declaring taxes illegal could force resets on depressions and tax payments. He observes a girl leading a rich young man astray, arguing that men can be as sentimental as women in romantic schemes.

Will Rogers Santa Monica Cal

Governor warns Skinner to follow local control or be fired

Governor Davey roasts federal relief in a speech to nurserymen, saying he will fire State Education Director B. O. Skinner if Ohio schools do not gain proper local control. Davey criticizes federal aid and centralization, claiming each federal dollar costs two dollars to Ohio. Skinner’s term ends July 14, with a successor to be named.

Cincinnati B. O. Skinner Davey Ohio Federal Emergency Relief Administration American Association of Nurserymen Skinner George White

Charge Two in Water Murder

A 16 year old girl and a 28 year old man are charged with murder in the death of 4 year old Tsaabel Mahar at a Fourth of July swimming party in Fort Smith. Clyde Trammell and Mine Dorothy Karps were moved to separate jails after links to the case surfaced at an inquest. Karps implicated Trammell during the inquiry and Trammell denied involvement, accusing Karps of admitting responsibility.

Little Rock Ark Tsaabel Mahar Fort Smith J. A. Pitcock Clyde Trammell Ace 2 Miex Dorothy Karps Karps Cirl Trammell Mahan

Seven Bodies Recovered From Ky Mine Rescue

Rescue crews pulled seven of nine entombed workers from a remote section of a VAN LEAR Kentucky coal mine. The bodies were recovered about four and a half miles from the mine entrance as hopes for two survivors faded. All victims were married with large families.

van Lear Hillside

Golden Wedding Mystery Involving Cedarville Couple

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Ross of Cedarville celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, dating from 1885 in Springfield. Friends say Mrs. Ross, a baseball fan, wanted to attend a Cincinnati night game recently but could not find her husband who was at golf, so she went with Inaenda.

Xenia John W. Ross Cedarville Springfield Ross Cincinnati Inenda

Athens mayor defends airport cost claims amid court ruling

Mayor Len B. McCune said Athens city share of the Athens Municipal Airport project totaled 113 dollars. At a county relief hearing Dennis F. Dunlavy claimed the CWA project cost 50 000 dollars with city input of 9 900 dollars. McCune and Sery Director C W Gross presented records showing minimal city expenditure and a five year lease was not his to negotiate.

Athens Len B. McCune Athens County Relief Administration Dennis F. Dunlavy Ashtabula CWA McCune State Highway Department Sery C. W. Gross Leslie Williams Grow O. F. Rowland W. W. Totman Totman Rowland

Huey Long Returns to Washington Amid New Orleans Turmoil

Huey Long sped back to Washington leaving New Orleans in muddled cries and fear over loss of Public Works Administration funds. City Hall tensions linger as Mayor T Semmes Walmsley faces salary doubts while Long's legislative control raises legal questions about Louisiana funding. The Anti Long Square Deal Association warns of looming trouble following an armed Baton Rouge incident.

New Orleans Huey Long Washington Public Works Administration T. Semmes Walmaby Roosevelt PWA Louisiana Long Baton Revere

Drafting of FERA's August Budget Begins

Columbus report says C C Stillman federal relief administrator for Ohio and the budget committee have started drafting the FERA August budget. Tentative allotments to counties assume about 4 million dollars for direct relief in Ohio. The July budget totaled 6 478 345 for direct relief.

Columbus Stillman Obie Ohio

Anti-Trust Suit Filed Against Major Pipe Line Group

Receivers Henry T. Bush and C. Ray Phillips seek 1180 million in U S District Court charging violation of Sherman and Clayton Acts. Defendants include Columbia Oil and Gasoline Company, Columbians and Electric Company, and several officers and directors.

New York Henry T. Bush C. Ray Phillips Murt U. S. District Court Columbians and Eletric Company Columbia OU and Gasoline Company

Athens Youth Loses Sight in Right Eye

Athens youth Donald Radford aged reported blinded in the right eye after dry cement struck his face while he dropped a load on a mom building job on Shannon Avenue. The incident also damaged his left eye and may endanger sight.

Athens Donald Radford Radford Elmer Radford Sunnyside Drive Shannon Avenir Allenvins

Stork’s Double Victory in Patrol Wagon Births

Twin sons born to Mrs. Nean Grimm during a pause as a police patrol rushed to the County Hospital. The boys weighed seven and eight pounds, setting a record for twins born in a patrol wagon and marking a remarkable municipal episode in Chicago-Smy.

Chicago SMY Nean Grimm County Hopital

Athens teacher Mrs. Ackley dies after long illness

Mrs Winifred Johnson Ackley a veteran educator in Cambridge and Athens high schools and widow of W W Ackley long time Athens State Hospital steward died at Grant Hospital Columbus after a prolonged illness She had lived in Caldwell since 1928 and taught in Washington state Yokohama Japan and Hawaii early in her career Funeral services were planned for Caldwell Friday.

Winifred Johnson Ackley Cambridge Athens W. W. Ackley Athens State Hospital Grant Hospital Columbus Ackley Caldwell Athens High School Honolulu Misa Ruby Mercer Colorado Springs Colorado Yokohama Japan Athena I. M. Foster Park Place Fred Fennel Friends

Ball Thrown by Father Causes Child’s Death in Alley

A baseball thrown by Ralph Lewis fatally struck his two year old son Ralph Jr in Massillon. Ralph and 13 year old William Holt were tossing the ball in an alley near the Lewis home when a child ran into the path. The impact struck the boy over the heart and he collapsed.

Massillon Ralph Lewis Ths Ralph, Jr William Holt Lewis Home Loren Lewis Yard Iad

Athens Council Calls Special Session On 1936 Budget

The Athens City Council will meet Monday night July 22 to review the completed 1936 budget. City auditor Elizabeth Evans said it awaits signatures from the city treasurer and finance committee members.

Athens Elizabeth Evans

Louis Alterie Shot Down in Chicago Gangland Killing

Chicago gangster Louis Alterie known as Two Gun Alterie was fatally shot as he left his hotel. Capt. Daniel Gilbert blamed the killing on labor trouble and noted Alterie's recent ties to a janitors union after partnering with bootlegger Dion O’Banion.

Chicago Louis Alterie Daniel Gilbert Dion O'Banion Gilbert

Senate Amends Tax Plan to Include Silk Garment Tax

The Senate advanced a revised AAA bill with debate limited and officials aiming for rapid action. An amendment by Senator Byrne would tax rayon silk cloth and garments, reversing prior farm bill positions. President urged proceeding despite a Boston circuit court ruling, while AAA Administrator Chester Davis predicted farmers would receive about 700 million dollars under current crop contracts.

Washington Senate Chambers Byrne South Carolina Ateo Secretary of Agriculture Boston Aupreme Chester IP Davia AAA Farme Era

Records purge alleged after lobby probe against utilities bill

Testimony before the Senate lobby committee alleges an Associated Electric official ordered disposal of records tied to a campaign against the Wheeler-Layburn bill. A. B. Beach and R. P. Herron claim they were told to burn or trash files and to authorize mass telegrams to Congress. Western Union and connections cited as context.

Washington Associated Tae and Electric Company Senate E. W. O'Brien Fiie Associated A. B E. Beach Securities Department of Associated Ithaca N. Y Obrien Bia R. P. Herron Bondegatesman Warren Congress O'Brien Wheeler-layburn Tthaos

Germany prosecutes political Catholicism

Berlin reports Gen Hermann Goering, head of aviation and secret police, issued orders to enforce decrees against Catholic influence. He said Catholicism must be overcome by National Socialism, foreshadowing the end of Catholic youth groups and stressing the Hitler youth’s critical role in the current ideological clash.

Berlin Hermann Wilehelm Goering Germany

Burglary Charge Against Two Men In New York

Two men were charged with burglary after entering a three story building through a skylight. They were spotted by a lookout from an elevated railway platform above the scene.

New York

Mrs Nice Reports First Summer Corn in Athens

Mrs. Harvey Nice of Morris Avenue reports the first summer corn grown in Athens. The ears measure seven inches and come from the extra early variety. The Nice family ate the ears for lunch today at noon.

Harvey Nice Morris Avenue Athens

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