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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1931

Page

2

Canada Proposes High Tariffs on U S Imports

Ottawa reports a broad tariff rise targeting roughly 20 U S origin products as part of Canada's budget to shield industry and employment. The moves, seen as retaliation for Smoot Hawley, aim to spur domestic factories and higher prices on many goods. Washington notes Canada US trade exceeded a million dollars last year.

Ottawa U.P United States Canada House of Commons Bennett Ward BT Fie Premier Bennett Fic Conaerns Washington Department of Commerce

Trustees Assailed Frot Bing Signs Objection To Ohio State Action

Ohio State University trustees dismissed Professor Herbert A. Miller of the Sociology Department, criticized as inadequate and indefensible by the Ohio Sociological Society. A protest letter to President Fightmire and the board was publicized, signed by university and college sociologists. C. R. Munson, longtime Arcanum editor and postmaster, died. Father Aloysius Kausler named Father Superior at Joseph's Catholic Church monastery in Westerville.

Bing Ohio U.A Ohio State Univ Board of Trustees Herbert A. Miller Ohio Tological Society Miller George W. Fightmire Board of Charles W. Coulter Ohio Wesleyan University Morvis G. Caldwell Ashland College 5. H. Bing Ohio University O Head Westerville Father Aloysius Kausler Joseph's Catholic Church Dover Khig

Situations Want Ad Helper for Part Time Work

Part time workers are urged to use the Situations Want a Waant column in The Messenger Want Ads to find quick convenient and profitable work. The notice promises easy results through the paper's wide reader base.

Waanta the Messenger

Nelsonville Boy Killed by Playmate in Garage Incident

In Nelsonville on Monday eight year old Charles Knight, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Knight of East Franklin Street, died from a gunshot wound to the head after a playmate, eight year old Jack Campbell son of Mrs Mable Young Campbell of Jefferson Street, discharged a 22 calibre repeating rifle while handling it. The weapon was found in the garage and the incident is being investigated by police.

Nelsonville Charles Knight Jack Campbell Edward Knight East Franklin Street Cherrington Hospital Logan Mable Young Campbell Jefferson Street Yours Campbell C. C Sharp Knight Boy Jimmie Preston Campbell Jack Charles

Summer Labor and Opportunity Amid Anti Catholic Strife

Ambition and opportunity highlighted as a summer theme. Pope Pius celebrates his 74th birthday amid rising fascist hostility toward the Vatican. A gun accident in Athens involving a Campbell boy and two other children is investigated. juvenile court will review later. Funeral services set for Thursday at the Christian Church with burial at Greenlawn.

Pope Pius Fraga Papal State Vatican Rome American Knights of Columbus Campbell Way Preston Keight L. F. Jones Athens Peter Barrows George Bateman Juvenile Court The Christian Church Greenlawn

Italian Order Stirs Trouble

Rome reports a clash between Mussolini’s fascist state and the Catholic Church as Rome demands the Azione Cattolica be dissolved. Vatican rejection is seen as likely, with a plan to vet Azione leaders for political fitness and government approval. The Azione Cattolica has faced nationwide restrictions under Mussolini’s orders.

Rome Benito Mussolini Vatican Azione Cattolica Italy Mussolini Holy See

Combine of Utilities Menaces Government Says Pinchot

Governor Gif ford Pinchot of Pennsylvania told governors at a conference in French Lick Indiana that about 90 percent of the nation’s electric power is controlled by four major interests. He warned the utilities combine aims to milk the public and undermine government by the people.

Pinchot French Lick Ind U.P Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania United States

Will Says Suckers Here Should Have Attention of Tex

Beverly Hills dispatch notes a quip about Texas Guinan and her gang. The writer insults a public figure, suggests she should stay in the country, and references a Chamber of Commerce speech and the Unknown Soldier's tomb. The tone is hostile and satirical.

Will Beverly Hille Calif Texas Guinan France At & Tims Tex Chamber of Commerce Wild

President Marries in Paris Amid Secret Wedding

The 68 year old president wed for the seventh time at the Elysee Palace yesterday. They plan to move to a southern chateau to prepare a home as his seven year term ends next week. A wedding dinner followed at the palace.

Paris Gaston Doumergue France Egney

Governor Accused of Impeachment Charges in Tennessee

Nashville dispatch reports eight impeachment articles against Gov Henry Horton for mal administration and moral delinquency. The charges allege conspiracy for personal gain and improper spending including a $2,850 piano purchased with state funds. If approved by the House, the Senate will hold trial with Horton as defendant amid the Caldwell bank failures that tied up nearly $7 million in state funds.

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

King Alforeo Wins $500 Prize in Derby Sweepstakes

One consolation prize in the Derby sweepstakes went to King Alforeo of Vizcaya Spain. The ticket bore the former king of Spain's name and the prize was 500 dollars. Funeral services are set for Dr Henry W Feldwisch 41 of Piqua Ohio at New Knoxville Ohio. Dr Feldwisch, a Ohio State University graduate, was a member of the Ohio Veterinarians Association.

Dublin Irth Hospital King Alforeo Spain Vizcaya Veterarianea Columbus New Knoxville Henry W. Feldwisch Piqua Feldwisch Oho State University Ohio Veterinarians’ Association

Dewolt Weds Well at St Pauls Church in Marion

Brian J Dewolt and Charles Well were married at St Pauls Episcopal Church in Marion on June 3. Dewolt is the granddaughter of Mrs Warren G Harding and the wedding was conducted in a traditional ceremony at the church.

Marion

Chicago Man Selected for Junior High

Ath ens Junior Haigh School principal election names Marsdon U Grubb University of Chicago graduate student as successor to O L Wood. Three teachers accept other posts. three contracts not returned and vacancies filled by Cottle Darling Brown with Ohio University support. Also James Catlett sentenced to life for murder.

Marsdon U. Grubb Chicago Gradume University of Chicago O L Wood Athens Matt Board of Education Mary Louise Hartnell Miss Hartnell Eugene Cottle Johnson City Enn Harriel Cottle George Peabody College For Teachers Nashville Tenn Tennessee State Teachers College Misa Mildred Rice Erte Blate Teachers College Edinboro Cmicagoan Irene van Meter van Ohio University Darling Phi Beta Kappa Athena Ohio University

Stock Values Show Decline Of 14 Billion

Stock values on the New York Stock Exchange declined sharply by about 14 billion from February levels. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped to new lows, railroad averages hit multi year lows, and many blue chip dividends were reduced or omitted.

Elyer C. Waller New York Stock Exchange Stock Exchange United States Steel General Motors American Telephone International Telephone Western Union Scone & Webster American Smelting American Can Wy Westinghorse Electric

Nelsonville candidates enter August primaries with new petitions

Seven new candidacy petitions for Nelsonville and Glouster offices are filed as Athens County boards set election equipment contracts. Mayors, council seats, and auditor posts attract Republicans G W Dax WoL Cooley Buth and William H H Glenn plus Democrats David Stewart C A Stover and Thomas Williams Jr. The Athens County Elections Board awarded equipment contracts to Columbus Blank Book Co. and Johnson-Watson Co. in Dayton, with bids of 729.40 and 738 respectively, the closest in the board's experience.

David Jonagon Athens County Board of Elections Nelsonville Gloutier G W Dax Wol Cooley Buth Wuil Baker Glouster Thomas Williams, Jr Athens County Election Board Johnson Columbus Blank Book Company Johnson-Watson Company Dayton Columbus Company

Famous Young Men Lesson in Rules and Fame

Washington editors weigh advice for the next generation as a chorus of notable figures reflect on fame and ambition. Hoover sought self sufficiency, Davis aimed for barbering but chose iron work, Jefferson Davis honored in Capitol, Fall convicted of taking a bribe, and lessons on honesty and missteps amid political life.

Washington UPI Herbert Hoover Anyonie United States James J. Davis Labor Pennsylvania Capitol Jefferson Devis Union

Higher Auto License Fee Voted in Senate

The Senate approved an increase in auto license fees while a bill moves to the House. The measure would raise rates by horsepower and vehicle type, aiming to boost state revenue and fund highway projects.

Senate Hous

Ohio Seeks 600000 More for State Office Building

Columbus reports an extra 600000 will be appropriated to finish Ohio's State Office Building in the Columbus Civic Center. Rep Lo Mooney of Hocking County chairs the House Finance Committee and introduced the bill Monday night. The measure adds to 180000 already approved for land purchase and to the 5 010000 original 1928 project. It funds completion and equipment and adds legislative chamber rooms and other improvements. The bill also would shift selling powers from the building commission to the state director of public works.

Columbus Ohio State Ofice Columbus Civic Center Lo. Mooney Atateboma Mooney Alaw Commiarion Authority Wyandot Harman Hotel State Director of Public Works

Denounce Papers Highlight Prohibition Debate

Youngstown June 2 The Bav eny Third General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church heard attacks on motion pictures portraying gangster life and saucy relations plus wet newspaper sentiment. Dr F Scott McBride national superintendent of the Anti Saloon League said the press is a strong force against prohibition and noted dry sentiment remains strong nationwide.

Youngstown Sentimment Tle Bavenly-Third General Assembly United Presbyterian Church F. Seott McBride

Smith Leads Open New Yorker Breaks War on Difficult Course

MacDonald Smith of New York broke the Carnoustie course record with a 71 and followed with 70 for a 141 total to seize medal honors in the British Open at Carnoustie Scotland. He lowered his own 74 course record and led the field in the 36-hole qualifying on the difficult Carnoualla course.

Scotland Carnoustie U.P MacDonald Smith New York Carnoualla

July Fourth plans to be discussed at Athena Legion meeting

A plan for a Fourth of July celebration will be discussed at a Wednesday night meeting of the American Legion in Athena. Reports on Pappy Day activities will be presented by Fret Wipe fame. After the business meeting a concert for members by the new drum and bugle corps will follow.

Athena M T. Crossen American Legion Fret Wipe Fame Drum and Bugie Corpe

Fatal double tragedy shocks Coshocton area

Local report from Coshocton Ohio describes a man 45 identified as John Hoehnes fatally harming his wife Pheyilla 45 and then fatally injuring Irewell. The couple’s bodies were discovered by Monies 33. No motive given and police noted a note found at the scene.

Coshocton John Hoebnes Pheyilla Hoehite Irewell Aon Heahnoas

Friends Carry On Campaign Amid San Pedro Murder Trial

In Los Angeles on June 2, attorney Davido Clark began his defense in a double murder case while voters hit the polls for a municipal bench race. Clark is charged with killing Herbert Spencer magazine editor and Charles Crawford political boss as prosecution rests after three days of testimony centered on identifying him as “the third man” in the May Hollywood shooting.

Los Angelica Davido Clark Los Angeles Herbert Spencer Charles Crawford Clark Walla Charlten MacCoy W. Joseph Ford Ceanhard Hollywood Spencer Gilbert Leonard Wilson Dumrest Rewnen

Candy Lye Threat Targets School Children in Covington

An unidentified man attempted to give crystalized lye as candy to several Covington area children. Two youngsters suffered mouth burns and needed medical care after the incident near a district school. Police say the man had been loitering near the area for some time. The report also notes the death of Rev A Smith, president of the We Moedscdict Geafrience of hte, from heart disease at his home in Alrien Ohio.

Supreme Court Albert B Fall Fall Mira Johnson California Milos Covington Clara Foes Tomlin Syed Five Wands Rogers Alan Omn Fitet Tomlin Rogers Ghcia Putice Paar Delaware Binith Berm Altien

City Council Votes to Hold Ouster Proceedings

An apparent city council vote moves toward ouster action as council members discuss charges against a named official. The meeting includes debate over supporting evidence and legal basis for removal proceedings.

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