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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1936

Page

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Lunacy Representative Zioncheck Arrested in Washington

Washington police arrested Congressman Marion A. Zioncheck Democrat for lunacy warrant and took him to Galling Municipal Hospital for mental observation. The warrant cited driving erratically and harassing citizens and officials after he called the White House with bottle of beer and nearly collided with a patrol car.

Washington Struga Marion A. Joncheck Wash Navaledical Center Galling P Municipal Hospital al. P. Stump Annoy White House Naval Medical Center

Queen Mary Reaches Ambrose Lightship on Maiden Atlantic Voyage

The Queen Mary, Britain's pride, arrived at Ambrose Lightship at 8 05 a m during its maiden Atlantic crossing. Officials said the pace missed the North Atlantic record by 44 minutes as crowds cheered and airplanes saluted above Fire Island Lightship. Commodore Britten ordered engines slowed near Ambrose, leaving the Normandie record in place until the Queen Mary sails west again.

S. S. Queen Mary Ambrose Atlantic North Atlantic Cherbourg Fire Island Normandie Edgar Britten Long Beach

Missing heir William Theile vanishes after 28 days in New York

William Webster Theile a 15 year old descendant of Daniel Webster and heir to millions disappeared 28 days ago. His father a Wall Street executive reports private detectives found no trace. Theile was last seen leaving his estate in a limousine with a tennis racket and bag bound for a meet with friend Jack Lendosine. He frequented Harlem dance halls and sold school books for a modest sum lately.

New York U.P William Webster Theile Daniel Webster Wall Street Ima Green Webster Siloam Springs Ark Theile William Jack Lendosine Lendosine Rye County Day School

Ruling in New York case affects Ohio

The U S Supreme Court ruled the New York minimum wage law for women and children unconstitutional in a 5 to 4 decision. The ruling likely sinks similar laws in other states including Ohio and seven others that joined New York in the appeal. Attorney General Bricker termed Ohio’s law effectively dead pending full reading of the decision.

New York Ohio Washington Supreme Court Columbes United States Supreme Court John W. Bricker Obin Jostice Owen J. Roberts Connecticut Ilinois Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey Rhode Island Hughes Pierce Butler District of Columbia Harlan F. Stone Stone Affort Columbia

E C Sehloss Dies in Detroit of Pneumonia

E C Sehloss longtime Athens businessman and owner of Sehloss Manufacturing Co died in Detroit hospital after pneumonia developed following a stomach ailment. Born in Athens he built a local factory, was Rotary Club president, and a director of the Athens Country Club. Survived by wife Anna Mae Gilmore and several siblings. Body to Athens for funeral arrangements.

F.C. Sehloss Sehloss Manufacturing Co F. Union Heney Ford Detroit Mr. Schioss Athens Frank Schioss Mechaniceburg School Henry Zenner Thompson & Scott Byron Wolfe J. L. Beckley & Son Berleys Schiosa Beckles Anna Mae Gilmore Schinss Frank Cincinnati Mra Martin Flaherty Michael Stump Champaign Hhittips Mra France Lavelle Curtia Leben

Plan Vote on New Coal Act By Wednesday

Washington dispatch reports the House rules committee approved a rule to bring the Guffey coal act substitute to a Wednesday floor vote with two hours of debate and unlimited amendments. A tied vote on reforming the AAA act related to tax refunds was approved for consideration, while Senate leaders moved to expedite a $1.425 billion relief bill with 15 minute debate limits after 3 p m.

Washington U.P House Acon Rules AAA J.P Elief House Joseph T. Robinson D Ark Senate

Allipolis Woman Files Charge Against Myers

Mrs Alta Younger Beckett signed an affidavit charging Myers with shooting her through the right cheek with intent to kill. She was hospitalized Friday night and Myers was arrested Saturday after examination. Judge Stormont bound him over to the Grand Jury on a $300 bond, with him jailed in County jail. A month earlier Myers reportedly told Sheriff Hatfield he cut Beckett’s throat, causing 25 stitches, but charges were declined after she refused to prosecute.

Gcallipolis Alta Younger Verkett Rer Myers Midzh

Chinese Students and Workers Demand China War Effort

In Peiping Chinese troops and striking students rally demanding that China fight Japanese forces now entrenched across North China. The mass defiance signals a potential showdown that could overturn Chiang Kai-shek’s government as Sino-Japanese tensions surge to a new peak since 1933.

Peiping China U.P

Black Legion Probe Started In Detroit

Wayne County one man grand jury opened an inquiry into the Black Legion terror network affecting Detroit’s government. Attorney General Crowley said two judges and a prominent politician would be subpoenaed to reveal what they know of hooded night riders accused of murder and numerous crimes.

Michigan Black Legion Jackson State Prison Harry Jackson David H. Crowley Chester P. O'Hara Oscar G. Olander Allen Bascom Harley Smith Norvell Mich Justice of the Peace Ernest J. Rogers John Doe Detroit U.P Wayne County

Wilkesville Man Jailed After Shooting Visitor

Alonzo Biffle was jailed in Vinton County after shooting Alva Roach in the hip when Roach visited Wilkesville to take Rutherford’s children. Rutherford had sworn an affidavit on March 7 accusing Riffle of cutting her throat with a pocket knife and taking the children. Riffle previously faced bond for evading with intent to kill.

Gallapolis Alonzo Biffle Vinton County Alva Roach Wilkesville Lucy Rutherford Spruce Gallipolis Rutherford

Des Moines Drift on Republican Nominee in NU Senate Race

In Des Moines observers tracked Republican voters for a nominee to the U S Senate amid expectations of New Deal strength in a farm belt state viewed as doubtful for party gains. Local coverage noted the process as a gauge of political sentiment and possible impact on farm policy support.

Des Moines

Suicide Ends Baton Rouge Manhunt for Escaped Convict

Wilfred Lindsley, 23, the “Bad Boy of Baton Rouge,” died by his own hand as a posse closed in to seize him for the murder of a prison guard captain and his wife. He shot himself in the chest after an earlier failed stand against the pursuing group. He uttered a final cry as he fell nearly at the feet of Sheriff-elect Ted L. Martin.

Angola Louisiana Wilfred Lindsley Lindsley Baton Rouge Ted L. Martin

Pilot and Attendant Save 15 After Airliner Crashes

Chicago witnesses a dramatic rescue as a two engine TWA liner crashes near a house top. Pilot W F Smith and a vigilant oil station attendant extinguish a fire, saving 15 aboard and onlookers. Residents escape unharmed though two were children asleep upstairs. The craft suffered wing damage and landed in a vacant lot after clipping a cottage roof.

Zenner Co Seeks Reorganization Under 77A Act

Columbus Ohio report states D Zenner Company Inc of Athens filed a Federal Court petition requesting authority to reorganize under Section 77A. The filing lists liabilities of 89045 and assets of 198492. Stockholders and directors met in Athens Saturday seeking court approval to adjust under new peace-time corporate laws. No further announcements were made pending the hearing.

Columbus, C PD. Zenner Company. Inc Athens Act of Congress Athena Man

Davey Frees Striker Convicted of Assault

Harold Boatman of Columbus and six other workers from the Godman Rhoe Company, jailed during the 1934 strike turmoil, were freed by Governor Davey. The men had been convicting a truck driver, George Hensel, in Vinton County and Fastman received a sentence ranging from three to ten years.

Columbus U.P Harold Boatman Godman Rhoe Company Manafield Reformatory Davey Fastman Lancaster Reformatory Ohio Penitentiary George Hensel Vinton County

Not Guilty Plea in Riot Incitement Case

Six teenagers and a woman were released after pleading not guilty to charges of attempting to incite a riot. The case involves alleged participation in a disruptive confrontation tied to a large mob. Authorities pursue further proceedings as legal teams prepare for trial.

Tronton

Decoration Day Death Toll Rises Across States

United Press surveys show Memorial Day weekend claimed at least 130 lives across 25 states. Automobiles caused the majority of fatalities as millions traveled to celebrate the holiday on roads and highways, leaving morgues and undertakers busy with mangled victims.

United Press

Wound From Stray Bullet Proves Fatal

Gallipolis—Sumner Kindle, 70, died at Holzer Hospital after a stray rifle bullet struck him Friday. The bullet, fired by youths boating on the Ohio River, caused the fatal wound. Kindle leaves a wife and family.

Gallipolis Sumner Kindle Holzer Hospital Bere Ohio River Kindle

President of Steel Corporation Is Dead

WEIRTON West Virginia John Williams aged ?, president of the Weirton Steel Co died here today of heart disease He was a longtime business associate of Bennett Welek chairman of the Weirton board Williams led the Weirton division of the National Steel Corporation

Steel Corporation Weirton John Williams Weirton Bree! Co Weirton Steelc 2 National Steel Corporation Williams Benett Wele

Kent Non Strikers Seek Return to Work After Strike

A committee of non strikers at the Black and Decker plant will petition the county council for permission to return to work. Negotiations toward settlement were at a standstill today as the plant remained picketed in an orderly manner. Hugh D Y Priel of the Labor department and city authorities could not settle the differences.

KENT Black and Decker Company Kentity Council Hugh DY Priel

Survivor of Balloon Drop Dies By Own Action

AKRON. The body of James Slade, 48, who survived a 1917 balloon accident in Pensacola Bay, was found in his enclosed car. Coroner R. B. Amoast returned a verdict of death by his own action.

Akron James Slade Pensacola Bay Bose R. BE. Amoast

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