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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1931

Page

14

Canada Hikes Tariffs on 200 Imports in Retaliation

Ottawa reports about 200 widely used U S and foreign export items face new Canadian tariffs up to 40 percent, in a move by Premier Bennett seen as retaliation to the U S Smoot Hawley Act. The measures target autos coal food products and other goods, aiming to spur Canadian manufacturing and jobs.

Ottawa U.R United States Canada R. B. Bentt Bennett Iie Con- Perris

Canada Tariff Proposals Highlight Trade With United States

Canadian government proposes higher tariffs on U S products underscoring the importance of trade with Canada. Officials did not comment on Bennett’s budget. Commerce reports show last year’s trade exceeding one million dollars between the two nations.

Washington U.P United States Bennett Department of Commerce Canada

Trustees Attack Miller Dismissal as Inadequate

The Ohio Sociological Society criticized the Ohio State University Board of Trustees for the dismissal of Professor Herbert A. Miller of the Sociology Department as inadequate and factional. A protest letter to President George W. Rightmire and the board was released, signed by society officers from Ohio Wesleyan University Ashland College and Ohio University.

Lumbus U.P Ohio State Uniy Board of Trustees Herbert A. Miller Ohio Sological Society Miller George W. Rightmire Charles W. Coulter Ohio Wesleyan University Morris G. Caldwell Ashland College S. H. Bing Ohio University

Old Editor C R Munson Dies in Arcanum Ohio

C R Munson, 75, longtime editor of The Arcanum Enterprise for 25 years, died at his home in Arcanum Ohio. He had also served as Arcanum postmaster.

Dayton C. R. Munson Arcanum, O Enterprise Arcanum

Capuchin Monastery Chooses Dover Pastor as Superior

June 2 report from Westerville states Rev. Father Aloysius Kausler of SS Joseph's Dover is named Father Superior of the Capuchin Order Monastery now under construction in Westerville.

Westerville Bather Aloysius Kausler Ssoseph's Catholic Church Dover,a

Situations Want Ads Offer Quick Local Work Listings

Part Time Workers are urged to advertise in The Messenger Want Ads to find jobs with little effort. The notice promises quick, convenient, and profitable results through the paper’s daily readership.

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Nelsonville Boy Killed by Playmate in Garage Incident

In Nelsonville on Monday eight year old Charles Knight son of Mr and Mrs Edward Knight East Franklin Street died from a head wound after a 22 caliber rifle fired while in the care of eight year old playmate Jack Campbell son of Mrs Mable Young Campbell Jefferson Street. Police say Campbell was handling the gun when it discharged.

Charles Knight Jack Campbell Nelsonville Edward Knight East Franklin Street Cherrington Hospital Logan Mable Young Campbell Jefferson Street

Gun accident in Sharp garage injures Campbell boy

Young Campbell found a rifle in C. C. Sharp’s garage and showed it to friends when it discharged. The bullet struck Charles Campbell in the head, passing through his hat and brain and lodging at the back of his skull. The incident occurred about 2:30 PM as children played nearby. the rifle had been hidden behind wainscoting and used recently to shoot rats. The lads fled. authorities placed the case with Juvenile Court for further investigation. Funeral services are planned Thursday at 2:30 PM at the Christian Church, burial at Greenlawn.

Campbell C. C. Sharp Knight Boy Jimmie Preston Jack Charles L. F. Jones Athens Peter Barrows George Bateman Juvenile Court The Christian Church Greenlawn

Summer Work Ethic Says Opportunity Abounds

The piece notes Decoration Day has passed and workdays continue with July Fourth as a break. It urges persistent effort in summer, comparing it to the tortoise and hare fable and warning that effort now yields rewards later as depressions create openings for the resolute.

Pope Pius Celebrates 74th Birthday Amid Vatican Tension

Pope Pius XII marked his seventy fourth birthday as flags flew over public buildings. Messages of praise poured in worldwide, yet anxiety rose as fascist actions intensified. Roman authorities raided and closed Catholic clubs in Rome, including three playgrounds funded by the American Knights of Columbus.

Pope Pius Papal State Vatican Rome American Knights of Columbus

Italian Order Stirs Trouble

Rome reports the Mussolini government demands the Azione Cattolica be dissolved as a whole and potential leadership by appointees after government vetting. Vatican likely to reject. The Azione Cattolica, a major lay Catholic group, has faced ongoing Fascist restrictions.

Rome U.P Benito Mussolini Azion Cattolica Vatican Italy Mussolini Holy See

President Marries in Paris as Doumergue Bride Seeks Old Chateau

Paris dispatch says President and Mme Gas ton Doumergue wed secretly at the Elysee Palace. They plan to move to Southern France to prepare an 18th century chateau for their home. The president, marrying at 68, will stay in Paris until a week after his term ends. A wedding dinner followed the ceremony.

Paris Mme Gaston Doumergue France Elysee Palace

Public utilities combine threatens government, Pinchot says

French Lick Indiana June 2 The powerful public utilities combine threatens government by the people Governor Gif ford Pinchot of Pennsylvania charged in an address before governors of the United States meeting here He stated about 90 percent of national electric power is controlled by four major interests acting together to milk the public

French Lick Ind U.P Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania United States

Will Says Suckers Here Should Have Attention of Tex

Beverly Hills letter defends Texas Guinan saying she deserved no sympathy for her French tour antics. The writer condemns performers who earn a living from suckers and argues Tex should not travel abroad professionally.

Will Beverly Hills Calif Texas Guinan France Tex Chamber of Commerce Wild

Governor Accused in Tennessee Impeachment Articles

Eight articles of impeachment accuse Gov. Henry Horton of maladministration. Charges include alleged conspiracies with political friends for personal gain and moral delinquency over a $2,850 piano purchase from state funds. If approved by the House, the Senate would act as trial court with Horton as defendant amid banking crises tied to Rogers Caldwell.

Nashville Tenn U.P Henry Horton House of Representatives House Senate Rogers Caldwell

King Alfonso Wins $500 in Irish Hospital Sweepstakes

One consolation prize in the Irish Hospital Sweepstakes went to a ticket bearing the name King Alfonso of Spain with an address in Vizcaya Spain. The prize amount was $500.

Dublin U.R Alfonso Spain Vizcaya

Funeral services for Dr Henry W Feldwisch in Ohio

Funeral services will be held Thursday at New Knoxville Ohio for Dr Henry W Feldwisch 41 of Piqua Ohio who died in a Columbus hospital. He was a graduate of Ohio State University and a member of the Ohio Veterinarians Association.

Columbus New Knoxville Henry W. Feldwisch Piqua Feldwisch Ohio State University Ohio Veterinarians’ Association

Dewolf-Weiln Wed in Marion Church Ceremony

Miss Jean Dewolf aged 22, granddaughter of Mrs. Warren G. Harding, wed Charles Weil 26 a Marion furniture store manager in St. Pauls Episcopal Church Marion Ohio. The ceremony united two families including Mrs Harding and her son by a prior marriage as father of the bride.

Marion, O Jean Dewolf Warren G.*harding Charles Weil Marion St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Athens Junior High gains Grubb as principal

Marsdon U Grubb, Chicago native and University of Chicago graduate, was unanimously named to succeed L Wood as principal of Athens Junior High School. Wood moves to Athens Senior High School. Grubb must decide within 10 days. several positions and resignations affect a larger teaching staff reshuffle.

Marsdon U. Grubb Chicago University of Chicago L. Wood Athens Athens Board of Education Wood Education Board Grubb Troy A. Snyder Millersburg Columbia University Snyder W. Wenkenbrand Irene van Meter Ohio University J. D. Darling Darling Phi Beta Kappa Cottle Ankenbrand

Stock Values Show Decline In Plunge From Peak

Stocks on the New York Exchange back to six year levels for industrials and ten years for rails amid $14 billion total decline since February. Dow Jones industrial average near May 1925 levels while rail averages mark June 1921 lows. Dividends in 1929-30 era yield spikes accompany widespread corporate cuts. over 900 dividends cut or reduced this year.

New York New York Stock Exchange Stock Exchange Dow-Jones Cose United States Steel Johns Manville du Pont General Motors Timken Roler Bearing American Telephone International Telephone Western Union Fox Stone & Webster American Smelting Anaconda Amercan Can Westinghouse Electric General Electric Bethlehem Steel

Man Sentenced to Life for Wife Slaying in Zanesville

James A. Catlett, 28, of Zanesville was sentenced to life in prison by Judge Charles F. Ribble on a second degree murder charge for the December 13 slaying of his wife Jessie at her mother's home, Mrs. W. T. McDonald.

Zanesville, O U.P James A. Catlett Charles F. Ribble Jessie W. T. McDonald

Nelsonville Candidates File Petitions for August Primaries

Seven candidacy petitions were filed in Athens County for the August primaries. Two new mayoral candidates in Nelsonville are G. W. Lax and W. L. Cooley, both Republicans. Democrat William H. Glenn seeks Nelsonville council at large, with Republicans David Stewart and C. A. Stover running in the Fourth and Second Wards. Will L. Baker, a Republican, runs for Nelsonville city auditor. In Glouster, Democrat Thomas Williams Jr. runs for council. The Athens County Board of Elections also awarded election equipment contracts to Columbus Blank Book Co. for $729.40, with Johnson-Watson Co. of Dayton bidding $738.00.

David Johnson Athens County Board of Elections Nelsonville Glouster G. W. Lax W. L. Cooley William H. Glenn David Stewart C. A. Stover Johnson-Watson Company Dayton Columbus Company Johnson

Fame and Fates in Politics from Hoover to Fall

Washington dispatch notes that commencement speakers urge youth toward greatness yet political success follows no rules. Herbert Hoover, who aimed to self-earn, became President. James J. Davis pivoted from barber to senator. Jefferson Davis is honored in Statuary Hall. Albert Fall is convicted of a $100,000 bribe while the donor is acquitted.

Washington Herbert Hoover United States James J. Davis Pennsylvania Capitol Jefferson Davis Union Confederate States

Baker Praises Court Decision Defending Liberty of Press

Newton D. Baker lauds Supreme Court ruling upholding press liberty affirmed since the constitutional era. Baker, famed lawyer and former secretary of war, underscores the decision as a defense of fundamental freedoms.

Baker Supreme Court America Cleveland Supreme Court of the United

Ohio asks 600000 more for state office building

Columbus June 2. An additional 600000 will be appropriated for the completion and equipment of Ohio's new State Office Building in the Columbus Civic Center if the General Assembly approves a bill by Rep. J.L. Mooney. The proposal adds to 180000 for land purchase and 5010000 originally allotted in 1920. The bill would remodel the statehouse for more legislative committee rooms and other improvements and shift authority on selling the Wyandot Office Building to the state director of public works.

Columbus Ohio Columbus Civic Center General Assembly JL. Mooney Hoocking County Mouse State Building Commission Statehouse Mooney Building Commission Authority Wyandot Hartman Hotel State Director of Public Works

United Presbyterian assembly condemns gangster life films

Denounce papers at Youngstown session of the Seventy-Third General Assembly. Dr. F Scott McBride of the Anti Saloon League said the press is a strong force against prohibition and dry sentiment remains strong nationwide.

Youngstown Seventy-Third General Assembly United Presbyterian Church F. Scott McBride Anti-Saloon League

Smith Leads Open at Carnoustie with 71

MacDonald Smith of New York broke par by one stroke at Carnoustie scoring 71 to firm up medal chances in the British Open. He earlier shot 70 on the Barry layout, totaling 141 through 26 holes of qualifying, the best among early finishers and likely to stand.

Carnoustie Scotland U.P MacDonald Smth New York Barry

Plans for July Fourth in Athena Discussed by Legion Post

K.T. Crossen Post American Legion will hold a Wednesday night meeting to discuss a Fourth of July celebration in Athena. Fred Willame will report on the Poppy Day sale. After business, the drum and bugle corps will give a concert for members.

Athena K.T. Crossen Post American Legion Fred Willame Drum

Husband Kills Wife Then Ends Own Life in Coshocton

In Coshocton Ohio on June 2 John Hoehnes 56 killed his wife Phyllis 45 then fatally shot himself. The bodies were found by their son Moxie 28. A note addressed to his three sons urged them to “live straight lives.”

Coshocton John Hoehnes Phyllis Hoehnes Moxie Hoehness Sofia

Friends Carry On Campaign In LA Murder Trial

Attorney David H. Clark opened his defense on a double murder charge as Los Angeles residents voted on municipal bench candidates. Prosecutor Ford rested after three days of trials focusing on Clark as the third man in Crawford’s Hollywood office shooting May 20 that killed Herbert Spencer magazine editor and Charles Crawford political boss. Gilbert and Wilson said they would seek change of venue and may call two prosecution witnesses if denied.

Los Angeles David H. Clark Polla Herbert Spencer Charles Crawford Clark Wile Charlies MacCoy W. Joseph Ford Crawford Hollywood Spencer W. S. Gilbert Leonard Wilson Chamisval

Man offers crystallized lye as candy to children in Covington

Police hunt an unidentified 40 year old man after he scattered white crystals and offered candy to children near Eleventh District School. Two girls Clara Rose Tomlin and Wanda Rogers suffered mouth burns and required medical care, as a third child reported threats if she refused the treat. The suspect had been seen loitering near the school for some time.

Covington Clara Rose Tomlin Wanda Rogers Tomlin

Reverend A W Smith dies in Africa at 87

The Rev. A W Smith aged 87, president of the Wesleyan Methodist Conference of ile, died of heart disease at his home in Africa O near here. He had served as pastor in Africa for 16 years.

Delaware A. W. Smith Wesleyan Methodist Conference Ile Africa

12 Million To Be Added To Income From Cara Proponents Say

Columbus六月 nea. The state passes a motor vehicle license tax with rate changes and revenue distribution. The bill, approved 18 to 13 after amendments, raises funds for highways and counties, with projections of higher income and per-county allocations. Notable votes: Ackerman Anderson Clatt Simmons Farnsworth Finefrock Gite Johnson Lewis Lowery Matalu Norton Scott Taft Wic Republicans and several Democrats supported the bill. Opponents proposed changes but failed to stop passage.

Haria State Highway Department Ackerman Anderson Clatt Simmons Farnsworth Finefrock Gite Johnson Lewis Lowery Matalu Norton Scott Taft Wic Kapyoni Lorbach Bill Wealt Wower Déarmond Dunipace Gannett Herner Spangler Wi Yoder Webber Lloyd Rohe Nickels

Ashtabula Solicitor Ousted by City Council Vote

In Ashtabula on June 24 G. Kinton, former city solicitor, lost his bid against ouster by the City Council. After formal charges citing mishandling of cases and incompetence, the council voted to remove Histon from office following a lengthy session and presented charges from Councilman R. J. Groggin.

Ashtabula Order of Council G. Kinton Ashtaht Histon For R. J. Groggin

Church May With Presbyterians Dislike Attitude

In Pittsburgh on June 2 the Presbyterian Church faced a possible severance from the Federal Council of Christ in America. Delegates debated withdrawing over birth and social questions but no drastic action was approved.

Federal Council of Church Pittsburgh Presbyterian Federal Council of Our Christ In America

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