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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1935

Page

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Move Planned for Youths at Camp Stead and Marietta

News notes preparations as youths at Camp Stead and Camp Marietta plan transfers to new posts. World War veteran staff, Capt S S and local Ohio University ties, inspect and supervise relocation to Athens and SCS Camp amid efforts to finish teaching and training programs.

Rth Hill Steadman Marietta Ing Ss. S Columbus Ccc Athens Callon Ohio University Maretta North Hil M. J 4 The World Company

Divorce Petitions and Adultery Allegations Reported

In petitions filed by wives, Buchte faces charges of adultery as recorded against her petition. Souders reportedly alleges misconduct during the marriage, with the case noted as ongoing and involving a five year period.

Buchte

Rainstorms hit county airfield and fairgrounds

Severe rainstorms this year devastated homes and fairgrounds. Strong winds toppled trees and damaged buildings across the county, with local crews assessing structural damage and hazards.

Clash of Pickets Wounds 30 at Morrell Plant

At the John Morrell packing plant in Sioux Falls South Dakota a strike led to a hand to hand clash with non strikers. Police reported more than 30 injured and two serious injuries to Hershel Byllesby and Harry Clausen.

Union South Dakota Packing Company Sioux Falls S. D John Morrell Packing Hershel Byliesby Harry Clausen

Boys Show Folk the Human Touch in Portland

In Portland Oregon the Harry Miller family faced eviction for non payment of rent. Inmates at the Oregon State Penitentiary sent a money order of 55.90 with a note hoping it would give Miller a better conception of humanity.

Portland Ore Harry Miller Oregon State Penitentiary

Elks End 71st Reunion With Gala Parade

Columbus wrapped up the seventy first annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reunion with a grand parade watched by thousands. Florida won best float for a bathing beach scene while Toledo and Indiana earned honors for historical interest and Elkhom spirit. Eight spectators fainted from heat along the sun baked route.

Columbus Elks Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Florida Toledo Indiana Elkhom Chillicothe State of Ohio Billy Ireland State Park

Two Die in Akron Lakeside Outings

Vincent Lalla aged 31 drowned at Wingfoot Lake on Thursday night leaving three children. Seven-year-old James Cassidy of Doylestown died on an operating table in Barberton after vomiting caused strangulation while surgeons treated a severe foot injury at Springfield Lake.

Akron Doyles Town Vincent Lalla Wingfoot Lake James Cassidy Doylestown Barberton Springfield Lake

Innocent Man To Get Pardon From Prison

Common pleas Judge Lee E. Skeel said he expects a full pardon from Governor Davey for Arthur Jorgensen who served ten months of a 4 to 10 year sentence for a drug store robbery he did not participate in. Records of the case of Henry Kenney who confessed to the holdup have been sent to the governor.

Cleveland Common Pleas Lee E. Skeel Davey Arthur Jorgensen Skeel Henry Kenney Jorgensen

First Absentee Ballot Cast in Primaries

Prof. E. E. Ray of Ohio University was the first Athens resident to cast an absent voter's ballot for the Primary Election. Ray will be on vacation during the election and voted a Republican ticket. Absentee ballots are available at C. L. Jordans office and may be filled out until Saturday August 10.

E. E. Ray Ohio University Athens C. L. Jordan Ray Jordan

Lamphier Convicted Of Norwalk Murder

Ethel Lamphier aged 45 faces execution by electric chair on November 1 for killing Mrs. Katherine Wilde of Norwalk during an attempted assault. A three judge court found the homicide occurred during a criminal attack after Lamphier pleaded guilty to the murder charge.

Norwalk Ethel Lamphier Katherine Wilde Lamphier Wilde

Court Calendar Cleared After 40 Years

Judge Frank M. Acton today announced his court calendar is clear for the first time in 40 years, marking a historic milestone in Lancaster County.

Lancaster Frank M. Acton

Luckoff Store Manager Hurt In Auto Crash

Max Altman Lancaster suffered spinal injuries when a car tire blew out near Harrisburg causing a crash that overturned the vehicle three times. Brother Sam Altman had a serious pelvis fracture but is expected to recover. Two other men with minor injuries were dismissed. they remain in Harrisburg for a few days. The group, all Luckoff Stores managers, were en route to New York to meet Mr. Luckoff for purchases. A Mayo Clinic surgeon was summoned to set broken bones.

Harrisburg, Pa Max Alttman Lancaster Harrisburg Altman Sam Logan Barney Brandwene Glouster Max Fienberg Gallipolis New York Sam Altman Altmans Herman Luckoff Athens Luckoff Mayo Brothers Clinic Rochester Minn

Scouts Hold Visitors Night at Camp Roy Dupler

Sixty four guests joined 35 Scouts and Scouters at Camp Roy Dupler on Peach Ridge for the visitors program. Bugler Clinton Noble led the gathering at 7 15 p m as six patrols performed stunts and campfire games followed by speeches from Thor Olson and Scoutmasters Long Arch Knowton and Roy Dupler. The White Ash Patrol led the tapestry contest with 337 points, Rippling Brook Patrol second with 210, as others trailed.

Roy Dupler Peach Ridge Clinton Noble J. W. Lone Thor Olson Long Arch Knowton Jack Glass Wilbur Swank Kendall Knowton Donald Sanders John Hess

Sham war drill at Camp Perry continues across sectors

The Ohio National Guard conducted staged war drills around Camp Perry with activity spanning multiple sectors as part of ongoing readiness exercises.

Camp Perry Ohio National Guard

Robbers Take 1200 From Oberlin College Office

Two well dressed men robbed Oberlin College administration office and fled in a car with 1200 dollars after forcing four employees into a vault. The thieves spared no one, and the escape car was last seen speeding north between Elyria and Lorain.

Oberlin Clarence W. Dick Lorain County Oberlin College Hart Elyrias Lorsin

Actor Faces Court Battle Over Love Theft Lawsuit

Los Angeles reports a divorce suit involving Mae Elizabeth Keaton and Buster Keaton. Mae Elizabeth accuses Leah Clampitt Sewell of stealing her husband’s affections and seeks 200000 dollars. Separate pretrial statements involve Barton W. Sewell and alleged mate swapping with Jane Emerson.

Los Angeles Buster Keaton Don Juan Mae Elizabeth Leah Clampitt Sewell

Lawrence Co Relief Head Faces Charge

A legislative relief Investigating committee hearings in Southeast Ohio concluded with former relief project supervisor John P Imes accusing James Smalley head of the Lawrence County Relief Office of concealing a $40 000 personal account via a mortgage to his mother when taking the post Beulah Dalton Smalley Smalley’s wife holds a $125 monthly secretary post at American Rolling Mills plant in Ashland Kentucky.

Ironton Legislative Relief Ohio John P Imes James Smalley Lawrence County Relief Office Smalley Beulah Dalton Smalley American Rolling Mills Plant Ashland Imes

Goodrich Sentenced to Life in Michigan Prison

Merton Ward Goodrich pleaded guilty to the murder of 11 year old Lillian Gallagher and received a life sentence at hard labor in Michigan Branch Prison at Marquette. The plea followed in court after Dr David K. Clark testified Goodrich was not insane. He had claimed a side of his nature lured him to the girl.

Lillian Gallagher Merton Ward Goodrich Detroit Michigan Marquette Recorder’s Court David KR. Clark Goodrich Sweeny

Alleged Ohio Pastor Sentenced to Prison

Ralph J. Westlake 38 from South Charleston Ohio claiming to be a Unitarian minister was sentenced in Brookline court to two months in the House of Correction and fined 15 dollars on drunkenness and operating under the influence charges. He had faced similar charges earlier and was fined 20 dollars for the O U I.Later the same day he was arrested after failing a traffic light.

Brookline Mass Ralph J. Westlake South Charleston Ohio House of Correction Brookline Court

Trail Mountain Killer Sought as Deputies Hunt in Eastern Kentucky

About 30 deputies with bloodhounds combed the Eastern Kentucky mountains for 77-year-old Green Allen Brooks wanted for killing two Lee County Virginia deputy sheriffs Arch Redmond and Robert Bailey. Brooks opened fire on officers as they led Poore away. the wounded fled to a nearby Virginia home three miles from the Kentucky border. Sheriff R F Giles arrived an hour later and found the deputies dead.

Middlesboro Kentucky Lee County Virginia Arch Redmond Robert Bailey Luther Poore Green Allen Brooks Poore R. F. Giles

Wheat crop forecast for Seneca County by agent Howell

M J Howell, Seneca County agricultural agent, predicted today that the county's wheat crop will average bushels per acre, compared to a three year average of 21 12 bushels.

M. J. Howell Seneca County

Relief Administrator Predicts End of Dole By First of November

Relief Administrator forecasts an end to the dole by November as debate over the gold clause bill continues in the Senate. The House approved Roosevelt’s measure to bar suits from dollar devaluation, while Senate banking committee members anticipate an adverse report amid criticism from former treasury secretaries.

Dole Washington House Senate Banking Committee Roosevelt Glaas D-Va McAdoo D-Cal Treasury Gore D-Okla Supreme Court

Budget Bill Uncertainty Ties Ohio Revenue Plans

In Columbus the revision of Ohio’s biennial budget hinges on a new permanent tax program to be set by a special General Assembly session. Governor Davey vetoed 8800.00 in department items and opposes any tax increase. Aimed at funding pensions and relief, the session may push for a stable revenue source before approving appropriations. In Dayton 1700 FERA workers on 73 Montgomery County projects face temporary unemployment as programs close due to budget cuts. In Bryan Dr F E Townsend, author of a 200 a month pension plan, addresses the Railway Employes National Pension Association convention.

Columbus Ohio General Assembly Davey Meneul Dayton FERA Montgomery County Bryan F. E. Town Send Railway Employes National Pension Association

Missouris Oasis correspondent wins national country paper award

A Missouri farm wife Mrs Mary Elizabeth Mahnkey of Oasis is named best country newspaper correspondent in the United States by a farm judges panel. The award cites her person als and homespun items reflecting rural life and loyal readership.

Roc Country Oasis Missouri Farm Mahnkey Mary Elizabet Mia Wile Souri United States

What those simple items in the country mean to say

The fragmentary quotation reports a speaker named As expressing astonishment at the meaning of simple rural items in a prize context. Details are sparse but the line conveys confusion and emphasis on local goods or rewards.

Return of Franklin Snowden Among Kentucky Market Notes

Willie Snowden, Frank and Joe Snowden’s brother, arrives from California after 28 years to see his mother and the old home, which is gone after a grass fire. Alfred and Mrs. Kenner visit for apples and tomatoes from 65 farm as their daughter Neva teaches again. Weather and crops shift with late rains affecting tobacco plans and field conditions.

Barney Frank Frank Snowden Kentucky Willie Snowden Joe California Alfred Kenner Kenner Neva John

Weekly Letter From Town of 27 Inhabitants

Mrs Mahnkey writes a weekly Missouri letter from Forsythe fame in the Ozark hills. The piece highlights simple talks with locals and won a cash prize and silver cup along with a trip to New York and Washington and introductions to Roosevelt Al Smith and other notables.

Mahnkey Ozark Hillbilly Missouri Forsythe New York Washington Roosevelt C. O. McIntyre al Smith Eng

Will Rogers Digest Of Yesterday's News And Comment

Santa Monica Calif News Thursday reports Will Rogers underlines views on current events. He notes price rises, Congress debates, and foreign policy quibbles while defending free labor protection and condemning unethical lawyers.

Will Santa Monica Calif Congress Abyssinia AAA England American Bar Association Will Rogers

Athens County Schools to pay debts from state loan

Athens County school boards will receive 107150 next week from a state cigarette tax loan to cover 1034 35 expenses. Kenneth C Ray said funds will pay teachers janitors and bus drivers and other costs as papers filed and notes signed by boards approved by state education director B O Skinner.

Athens County Kenneth C Ray Ray State Department of Education B. O. Skinner Albany Ames-Bern Athens Township Buchtel Canaan Carbondale Carthage Happy Ho!how Jacksonville Lashing the Plains Rome Shade Trimble Township Trimble Village Troy Waterloo York

Lobby Member Denies Influence Attempts Report

Senate Lobby Committee Chairman Black said he discussed with Edward Keating of Labor charges that a railroad lobby assigned a railroad official to each New York congressman to maintain influence. The paper said the lobby committee will uncover the effort and make it a matter of record.

Washington Black Senate Lobby Committee Edward Keating Labor New York Congress

Coal Wage Parleys Resume July 25

Washington reports that wage and hour contract talks for Appalachian soft coal fields were postponed to July 25. The Guffey bill sits before a Ways and Means subcommittee with observers expecting a committee vote soon and passage to the House floor shortly after.

Washington Appalachian Ways and Means Meuse

Trouble Ahead for Lin and Dime Store Bride

Cable dispatches from China report international complications touching the adopted son of China's president and his bride of five days a dime store clerk. Lin Sen indicated that regardless of the president's stance on the marriage, the fate of the couple is their own.

Columbus China Lin Sen Lin Lin Sen

Youth Falls Through Skylight in Apartment

In Columbus Charles Markham, 19 of Newark, aided a distressed woman and sustained head injuries after falling 16 feet through a skylight while attempting to enter an apartment to help Miss Betty Lanigan, 19, who found her key was inside.

Columbus Charles’ Markham Newark Markham Betty Lanigan

Hopkins Tries To Keep Relief Jobs Promise

Hopkins aims to fulfill a pledge that a substantial number of relief jobs will be created this month as administration leaders study next year’s program. About 405,000 have worked in the current four billion dollar effort, including 15,000 in rivers and harbors and 388,000 in the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Washington Harry L. Hopkins Hopkine Dole Civilian Conservation Corps Hop- Jona

Consumer Will Pay for Lobby Against Willity Bill

Senate lobby committee hears that ultimate consumer bears power company campaign costs to defeat the holding company bill. William A. Hill of Boston, attorney for the Associated Gas and Electric Company, cites estimated expenditures of 700000. An Associate Securities manager says company managers nationwide were told to destroy opposition records. Details emerge of a midnight conference in a Washington hotel among subpoenaed witnesses.

Washington Senate Lobby Committee William A. Hill Boston Arsapei-+ated Gas & Electric Company Bil U. EB. Fench Itnawa Associated

Arm Mangled After Car Sideswipes Truck

Bowing Green report says John Johnstone suffered a severe arm injury when his car sideswiped a truck. Doctors say the injury is so serious surgery may require amputation.

Bowling Green John Johnstone

Treasure ship tale: De Braak cargo found off Delaware coast

Divers unearthed a carved railing at the sunken British sloop De Braak off Cape Henlopen Delaware Bay, claimed to reveal a treasure believed worth 10 million dollars. A salvage band, after 140 years of alleged jinx, rushed to Newfoundland for gear to raise the wreck.

Lewes Deli Cape Henlopen Delaware Bay Newfrygland

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SCS Hamilton Ivorce Ts Nday Senger P.m. Urday Byllesby Clausen Elks End Max Altman Employes Chester Delaware County National Bank Marcus Hook Sheriff Dick Ruth Rayburn Martha Scott Lima Trail Mountain Townsend National Farm Journal Mary Mahnkey Society Mrs. Mahnkey Key Mrs. Manukey Yao Athens County Schools Lin Dime Store Bride Hopkins White House Perkins and Morgenthau Frank C. Walker National Resources Board Jobs Perkins Buchanan Yea House Appropriations Committee Robert Feehner Feehner C. C. Stillman Works Progress Obie Stilleman Boston Utilities Senate Committee
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