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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1932

Page

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Ohio U Trustees pledge salary protections and honors

Ohio University officials decided at the annual Board meeting that teacher salaries will not be cut below present figures at least until January 1 1933. The seven percent reduction from the present biennium continues next year and honorary degrees were authorized for Dr E Skinner and Dr William Lasve Bryan. Alumni events and trustees welcomed John Preston as a new member and Frank Gallum was elected president of the Alumni Association.

Ohio University University Board of Trustees E. B. Bryan Committee On E. Skinner William Lasve Bryan Indiana University Ston Board of Trustees John Preston Gove Akron Ironton Gio Tern Biden Robert BE Hamblin Talndy Evan J. Jones Athens James P. Wood Thomas Abidate Eli R. Lash Aikenberry Camden Charie Samuel £. McCune Cleveland Civirles Gallum J. T. Uham Philadelphia J. Hawk Newark Gilbert J. Shavey Cincinnati Hawk Methodists Church Park Ohio University Miesse Chillicothe Edith Gardner Prove Rine Simuel Shafer Canton Dorothy L Faris Lima Thomas J. Dillinger George C. Dailey Lucile A. Friederich Joseph W. Higgins Perley B. Lawrence Delaware James Ohio Westeyan University Trugteen

Chilean President Overthrown in Socialist Junta Force

In Santiago on June 4 a military uprising toppled President Juan Esteban Montero and cabinet, with the revolutionary junta led by Carlos Davila taking charge. The change is announced as socialist in character and largely bloodless as rebels backed by the air force surrounded Lamoneda palace. In Cleveland a grand jury opened a probe into city job distributions following payments alleged in public work.

Chilé Santiago Chile Juan Esteban Montero Lamoneda Carlos Davila Jay Washington Cleveland Criminal Court Frederick P. Walther

Manufacturers Tax For the Unemployed Advise

Beverly Hills letter writer Will argues for a sales tax on new items not taxed now to fund unemployment relief. He cites Rep. Ham Lewis from Illinois and urges a manufacturers tax for the unemployed, claiming funds would come from before being spent.

Beverly Hills Cal Congress Babes Ham Lewis Iinois Will

Ocean Flier Hausner Missing On Transatlantic Flight

Word of Stanislaus Hausner, Polish flier, seeking over Europe after leaving New York in a red monoplane to fly 4350 miles to Warsaw. He had been aloft 60 hours, with 44 hours fuel planned, as weather varied from clear off Ireland to fog and rain southward.

London U.P Stanislaus Hausner Europe Hausner New York Warsaw Ireland England Atlantic Seine Poland

Staite Reports Large May Treasury Balance

The Ohio State Treasurer reported a large May balance after transferring 1,000,000 from the state highway fund. The highway fund stood at 7,099,974 with the Workmen's Compensation Fund at 43,042,747 and the Teachers Retirement Fund at 56,197,318. Of borrowed highway funds, 678,000 was paid to the state education equalization fund to aid weak districts.

Volumbus State Trea Harry S. Day State Highway Fund Treasury Workmen's Compensation Fund

Weather outlook for Ohio Valley showers midweek

United States Weather Bureau forecasts for the week ahead in the Ohio Valley. Expect local showers and thunderstorms in the first half of the week, especially Wednesday, with warmer temperatures early on and cooler by Wednesday or Thursday.

Valley Washington United States Weather Bureau Today Ohio Valley

Exchanged Wives In Heavy Fog Case Report

A Vancouver couple in a foggy drive mistook a stranger in the back seat for his wife. They stopped to check, returned, and later learned the other man had slept with his wife. A messenger classified note about a rental ad is mentioned as unrelated filler.

Vancouver B. C

Gas Rates Cut in Cleveland Heights Offer

Gas officials interpreted the move as admission of overcharging. Rates for Cleveland Heights would drop from about 65.45 cents to 60.714 cents per thousand cubic feet, aligning with Cleveland city asks.

Cheveland Heights Eland Dune U.R Ohio” Gas Co Land Heights Land Cleveland Heights City of Cleveland Clayehundl Pennsylvany Sevanty-Ogmeth Paw Pittsburgh Cleveland Legion Uebonis Jersey City Union Square New York City Baltimore & Orde Railway Fred Washington Washington, D. C Detroit Mich American Legion Disabled American Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars Michigan Boma Veteran Cormuniate Memphis Tenn Southern Railway Tessa Oklahoma City

Six Die in Flood as Seven Inches Rain Hits Oklahoma

Oklahoma City reports six dead and seven missing after a sudden flood from seven inches of rain in six hours. Three thousand homeless. property damage expected in the hundreds of thousands. Homes washed away while residents slept.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City

McNary Pushes 50 Million Wheat for Relief

Senator McNary of Oregon proposes a joint resolution to authorize distributing an extra 50 million bushels of stabilization corporation wheat by the Red Cross to aid nationwide distress. The Farm Board has already made 40 million bushels available for relief.

McNary Washington Stabilization Corporation The Red Cross Republican Oregon Farm Board

Hospital to Close After Alleged Attack at Columbus State

Officials say the Columbus State Hospital will be discontinued following an alleged attack by William Hord on a woman. The incident occurred as a prisoner from Ohio Penitentiary for work at the Columbus hospital. Local authorities report no further details available.

Columbia, Sons Ohio Penitentiary Columbus State Hospital William Hord

New German Cabinet Declares Moral Decay Threat

Berlin reports the new German cabinet led by Franz von Papen issues a proclamation condemning decay and Bolshevist tendencies. It accuses the Reich and Prussian financial bases of being shaken and claims social insurance funds are exhausted. Police raids target Communist centers with arrests for treason.

Berlin UAH Pheall Monee Vabinut Af Brurans Franz van Papen Hk Sugadasatmie Ita Social Insnranc Communist Party Flensburg al Nremen Foselaix Reichstag

Crash Kills Two Men In Tail Spin Near Robbinsdale

Two men Sierna of St Paul and Oscar Knutson of Minneapolis died when their airplane went into a tail spin and crashed burning about 150 feet away near Robbinsdale Minnesota. The tragedy occurred today as the craft crashed and flames enveloped the occupants.

Mhin Robbinsdale. Minn June U.P

Band of Gypsies Pass Through Gallipolis

Sheriff's officers escorting a six carload group of gypsies through Gallipolis Ohio last night report they stopped briefly in Bladen to cover expenses. A man named Lewis Evans from Bladen was robbed of 11 dollars, but the gypsies were allowed to move on.

Gallipolis Swanson Pinkerman John Fraley Jim Roberts Bladen Lewis Evans

Eagles Calm At Lima State Convention Opens Sunday

In Lima on June 4, more than 000 members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles are expected to attend the four day 29th annual state convention opening here Sunday.

Lima Lima Order of Eagles

Rivermen in Pome Roy district amid band reorg and nudist warning

News index notes demand for land, travel heartens rivermen in Pome Roy district, Middleport band reorganized, Pomeroy nudist cult receives mayor’s warning. Nelsonville and Guehtel school staffs named. Buell at Nelsonville, Linseatt at Enechtel. Resignations occur at assistant principal levels.

Pomeroy Middleport Nelsonville Guehtel Buell Linseatt Enechtel Gallipolis Giouster High Street Millfield the Plains High School Hocking O'Neil Laurelville Bridge Brown Bill Ingalls

Athens To See Bonus Army Sunday Vets Black Pennsy Freight Traffic

The report describes a disrupted freight schedule with 14 hours of blocked traffic on the Pennsy line as veterans and the Bonus Army plan a Sunday action in Athens. The piece notes House action on a large tax bill and anticipated Senate consideration on Monday, amid broader labor relief and Reconstruction Finance measures.

Athens Bonus Army House Senate Washington June Curie Hawley Oregon Harhous New Jersey Reconstruction Finance Ty Us Pbou Cone Garner Teesiay Shawley List Bridans, Companis Charac

County Ballots Impounded In Ohio Primary

Officials report impounding ballots after the June primary. Athens County Clerk David Johnson filed the notice with Secretary of State Clarence Brown. Board members meet Tuesday to review the recount and ballot actions for the congressman at large race.

Turtay Naan David Johnson

Hoover OKs Weiss for U.S. Marshal in West Virginia

President Hoover sent the nomination of Harry A. Weiss to the Senate for approval as United States Marshal for the northern district of West Virginia.

Hoover Weiss Washington Senate Harry A. Weiss United Statees West Virginia

Women Join Ranks of Mine Pickets in Nelsonville

Nelsonville, June 4 The largest peaceful picket in a week drew 1200 people with 484 women and girls forming a mile long line from Lick Run Mine. Pickets traveled in trucks and cars adorned with flags and banners, returning to the camp after the day’s shift.

Nelsonville Lick Run Unitel Mine Nuntag Distriet Link Black Diamond Lathrop Lie Run Camp D.C. Shearer Pilgrim Hallnes Church

Large Steer Found Slain Near Salem

A five hundred pound steer on Mrs. Joe B. Davis’s farm near Salem was found slain. It had been roped tied to brush struck in the head with a hatchet and throat cut. Only a single rib was missing. The carcass showed signs of three days’ exposure before discovery.

Nelsonville An &W Mra Joe B. Davis Salem

Commencement Speaker at University Ceremony

William Lowe Reyna presides as honorary Doctor of Flame Letters is awarded at the university commencement. The event features the principal speaker and the conferral of degrees during the ceremony at the administration building.

RRA William Lowe Reyna Diutnas University Ki Apenker Ant Unie University Prince

National Guard Adjutant General James Erle Shot at Armory

June 4. Adjutant General James Erle of Minnemnpl was shot to death in the armory of the National Guard retirement here today. The scene notes that he may have committed suicide.

Surude Uisom Mion James Erle Minnemnpl National Guard Boty Sufelden

Local Resident Jack Smith Noted Figure in County

The text recalls Sr. Smith, a wellknown county resident and master at Leaper, with age details and relations to a person named Jack Smith. The fragment preserves a dated tone and local emphasis.

Hlahore Sr. Smith Leaper Lala Jack Smith

Bank Robbery Leaves Miss Aggas Wounded in Oklahoma

Miss Clara Aggas, 24, assistant cashier at the State Bank in Morria Oklahoma, was shot three times and wounded in the face after three armed men robbed the bank and forced her to accompany them. A pursuing posse fired back as the bandits fled the scene.

Clara Aggas Morria Okla Miss Agpas Miss Aggas

Cincinnati Contingent to Pass Through This District Sunday

Cincinnati veterans totaling about 267 arrived by truck from Hillsboro and will spend the night in City Park. They plan to solicit provisions before dinner and await transportation to Parkeraburg, then Washington, with a route through Athens County on Sunday.

Cincinnati U.P Trucka Hillshoro City Park Parkeraburgy Washington Athens County Jong United Preax

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