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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1932

Page

3

Canaanville Man Trapped Nine Hours After Wreck

Gene Douglas of Canaanville was pinned in his wrecked coupe at the bottom of a 40 foot embankment on State Route 31 for more than nine hours Sunday morning. Two boys found him and an ambulance took him to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Douglas, crippled for years, previously operated a filling station.

Nelsonville Gene Douglas Canaanville Floodwood Circle Hill Douglas Stout Onville Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Ma Ferguson Leads Texas Democrats in Primary Runoff Setup

Texas Democrats vote 2 to 1 to resubmit prohibition laws to the people with 218 963 for and 158 518 against. Ma Ferguson leads Governor Ross Sterling by about 26 615 votes for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, triggering a possible second-ballot runoff to decide the nominee.

Ma Ferguson Texas Sterling Miriam A. (Ma) Ferguson Ross Sterling Ferguson Ster Ling

Guard Officer Baxter Holds Two Honor Decorations

Major Stuart Baxter of the 148th Infantry Ohio National Guard, stationed at Nelsonville headquarters, holds the Distinguished Service Cross and the French Legion of Honor for overseas service in World War I. He yesterday relieved Major John Rees as head of operations as the 148th Regiment’s overseas officers assume field duties.

Nelsonville Stuart Baxter Toledo 148Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Baxter John Rees Columbus 166Th 148Th Regiment Camp Perry 246Th

Former Resident Mrs Fanny Freer Loore Dies in Akron

Nelsonville July 25 news of the death of Mrs Fanny Freer Loore at her Akron home. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 pm with burial in Akron. She formerly lived in Nelsonville and is survived by daughter Miss Besse Loore and several nephews including Frank George Fred John Freer and Leland Krieg of Nelsonville.

Fanny Freer-Loore Akron Nelsonville Fanny Freer- Loore Loore Miss Besse Loore Frank George Fred John Freer Leland Krieg

Webb Pleads Guilty on Intoxication Charge in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville on July 25 Frank Webb pleaded guilty to intoxication in Mayor Hickman’s court and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Also noted, Ed Windle of Hocking County was jailed after Prohibition Inspector Tom Bush arrested him Saturday and he faces arraignment on intoxication charges. Mrs. Charles Backus, a Lent's Restaurant cook, suffered a broken leg Saturday night after a fall while walking home on Meeker Run, found by her husband around 1 am after attending a band concert.

Nelsonville Frank Webb J. W. Hickman Ed Windle Hocking County Tom Bush Logan Joe Farbearn Charles Backus Lent's Here Meeker Run Backus

Janet Hutchison Models at Gipsy Trail Club Carmel NY

Janet Hutchison, a well known model, posed before the camera at the Gipsy Trail Club in Carmel New York. Her face and figure have appeared in hundreds of national advertisements.

Janet Hutchison Gipsy Trail Club Carmel N. Y

Mrs Belfy Dies After Long Illness in Murray City

Mrs. Julia Belfy 68 died Saturday night at her Murray City home. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM at the M E Church in Murray City with burial in Greenlawn. Her husband died seven months ago. Rainbow Class social held at Mrs Barrows home with Mrs Lane and Mrs Ruscoe winning prizes. refreshments for 19 members and guest Mrs Thomas.

Nelsonville Julia Belfy Murray City M. E. Church Greenlawn Marzella Barrows Pearl McCulloch The Christian Church Washington Street S. S. Lane Dewey Ruscoe Sam

Burial for one week old Marjorie Adeline Barstow

In Nelsonville on July 25 the one week old Marjorie Adeline Barstow daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Barstow Carbon Hill was buried in Carbon Hill Cemetery after dying Sunday at the parents home.

Nelsonville Marjorie Adeline Arthur Barstow Carbon Hill

Numerous Columbus visitors share weekend with local families

Miss Mary Mulligan spends two weeks in Columbus as guest of the Hutchinsons and others, while Miss Mary Sharp accompanies her home. Ardent visitors include Mr Arden Allyn and Mr Vinel Dwinnell visiting from Columbus, Mrs L A Davis’s family hosts, and Mr Roy Bowers and Mrs Rolland Williams with relatives in the area. Local residents travel to Cadiz, Old Man's Cave and Lebanon for visits and picnics as spring outings continue.

Mary Mulligan Columbus G. W. Hutchinson Frank Tedrow, Jr James Sharp Mary Sharp Arden Allyn Verity Madison Street Ed Humphrey Circle Hill Vinel Dwinnell L. A. Davis Roy Bowers Rolland Williams New Lexington Albert Dilcher Rex Jean Steubenville Dilcher Emma Dilcher Helen Gandee Cadiz Leo Haus Rhea Akron J. C. Evans Lebanon Ohio W. L. Hudson William Evans Hudson Sam Taube New York City M. Shamansky Mary Barrett Cleveland Edith Evans Athens Elizabeth Dieber Jackson Nelsonville Florence Marguerite Cook Kent

Seek Two Attackers Near North Lima

Youngstown July 25 search for two men alleged to have attacked an aged woman and her daughter at North Lima late Saturday was fruitless today as a neighbor posse aided the sheriff in attempting to trail the pair.

Youngstown North Lima

Von Papen Era Solidified as Ex-Kaiser’s Son Promises Return

Berlin dispatch reports the Prussia seizure by Franz Von Papen’s militarist government was upheld by the supreme court. The ex-Kaiser’s son, Prince August Wilhelm, predicts his father will return soon and a third empire is near. The ministers failed to halt Papen’s 90 000 strong police rule.

Berlin U.P Prussia Franz von Papen Supreme Court Germany von Papen Reich

Stewart area hosts 83rd birthday celebration for Lewis Ludwick

Friends and relatives gathered at the Ludwicks' country home near Stewart Ohio to celebrate Lewis Ludwick's 83rd birthday. A noon dinner for 56 was served on a single lawn table followed by a program featuring prayer by Lewis Ludwick and readings and music by local performers. Among those attending were family members from Columbus Athens Logan Nelsonville Guyville and Lottridge R. F. D. No. 2 and Coolville.

Stewart Lewis Ludwick Ohio Mr. Ludwick Lonnie Runyon Wray Nickoson Barnhart Olive Se

Telescope gifted to Perkins Observatory by Roe collection

Delaware, July 25. A telescope from the late Prof. EK D Roe of Syracuse University was donated to the Perkins Observatory at Ohio Wesleyan University. The transfer was announced today.

Delaware EK. D. Roe Syracuse University Perkins Observatory Ohio Wesleyan University

Bacardi Vice President Dies From Accidental Shot

Facundo Bacardi, 40, vice-president of the Bacardi rum company, died in a Havana hospital from a bullet wound believed accidentally inflicted a week earlier.

Santiago Cuba Facundo Bacardi

Marital Troubles Tied to a Double Tragedy

Cleveland police say divorce action filed by Mrs. Golden Beck against Charles A. Beck provided the motive for her murder and his subsequent self inflicted death.

Cleveland Golden Beck Charles A. Beck

Stay Deportation Of Girl Radical Edith Berkman

Justice Outs 1 Brandeis of the DU 8 Supreme Court stays the deportation of Edith Berkman a radical labor organizer arrested during a tentile strike in Lawrence Massachusetts. Berkman currently at a Massachusetts state hospital suffers from tuberculosis awaiting further action.

Edith Berkman Poland Justice Outs Brandeis Supreme Court Berkman Lawrence Mass Massachusetts State Hospital

National Guard Truck Driver Is Exonerated

Sergeant Emmett J. Scott of Lima, driver of a National Guard truck, was exonerated of blame in an accident south of Lancaster that killed Esther Margaret Belgya, 16, as she rode in a car with John Schmidt. Scott said he did not stop thinking the other car had brushed his fender.

Columbus U.R Emmett 8 Scott Lima Ohio National Guard Lancaster Esther Margaret Belgya Peter Belgya John Schmidt Nelsonville

State spends over a million in southern Ohio relief and highways

In six southern Ohio counties Perry Meigs Vinton Athens Morgan and Hocking the State Relief Committee reports more than 1.25 million dollars spent on direct food relief and highway construction with relief labor clauses of 85 percent for winter bridges and a similar rate for roads this year Food costing 8 903 95 has been provided since January 1 Highway contracts total 1 338 586 with Perry 168 721 Meigs 111 231 Vinton 154 358 Athens 375 250 Morgan 44 286 Hocking 124 740

Nelsonville Ohio Perry Meigs Vinton Athens Morgan Hocking

Russia Plans Second Five Year Outlay Near 75 Billion

Washington July 25 Soviet Russia will launch a second five year plan in January with an outlay of 75 billion dollars for improvements in industry agriculture and transportation. The plan is nearly three times larger than the first and will require substantial imports while Russia tightens US purchases and expands deals with Germany and Britain. American traders say credits and reciprocal trade might restart large US buys if arrangements are made.

Washington Russia Soviet Information Bureau United States Germany Great Britain United Press Beieve

Mrs. Thelma Detrich Dies After Birth in Columbus Hospital

Mrs Thelma Detrich 34 a former McConnalville resident died at a Columbus hospital Saturday night following the birth of a son. She was born Thelma Lindimere and married John Detrich. She is survived by her husband two children John M a home and two sisters Misses Gertrude Lindimere Athens and Mary Lindimere Columbus.

Thelma Derreteh McConnalaville Dettrich Thelma Lindimere Morgan County Columbia John Detrich Beatles John M Gertrude Lindimere Athens Mary Lindimere Calumbua

Walther League Holds 401st Annual Convention in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on July 2 the International Walther League conducts its annual convention day one with 3000 members and delegates in attendance. The intra church group focuses on internal affairs during the flat business session.

Los Angeles International Walther League

Police Seek Looters Steal From Rail Car

County officials search for culprits who broke into three merchandise rail cars en route from Ruadville to Corning and stole items worth several hundred dollars. Loot reportedly included baking powder candy jars and mechanics supplies.

New Lexington Ruad+ville Corning Lootta

Local disturbance ends after sheriff and officer arrive

A milling site in Charleston Wo Va experienced a disorder over merchandise valued at 1463 dollars consigned to T. A. McKellip. Claude Marshall deputy sheriff and BR EB Stowe local police officer arrived, restoring order on the scene.

Claude Marshall EB. Stowe

Flour Center Storm Draws Police Protection

In New Lexington on July 25 a crowd of several hundred people, including men women and children, stormed a wholesale flour house on South Main Street during a Red Cross flour distribution. Police protection was rushed to the scene as the unruly mob grew dangerous and a boy was reportedly trampled.

New Lexington South Main Street Red Cross

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