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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1935
Page
1
A San Pedro church festival ends in disaster as floodwaters surge into the building. Worshippers scramble to escape as the structure collapses and casualties mount. Rescue crews race to reach the flooded area while onlookers fear the toll will rise.
A mangled OCR fragment mentions death by self harming act, a person named at Booth's and a doctor referenced. The text is unclear but indicates an inquest or reporting of a death tied to a tree and a person named Maker or Bing with initials.
Readable text shows a partial obituary or notice involving a person with ties to Portsmouth and a patient, but core details are missing. The fragment hints at a Monday event and a member from Chicago, yet the full context is unavailable.
Cripple Creek Colorado residents trace a long running chain letter that allegedly delivered 15 625 dollars to its sender E J Duffy. The sequence began May 17 with a dollar from Dr C L Vitty of St Johnsburg Connecticut and reached 15 425 dollars by Tuesday from L A Politis of North Adams Massachusetts.
Eleven married women school teachers were discharged by the Chauncey Dover Board of Education to provide jobs for unmarried teachers without employment. A consolidation plan closes several one or two room schools and shifts staff to maintain remaining schools Brass.
Ohio farmers are forecast to reap millions this year as optimism grows over a bumper crop and rising farm prices. Agriculture director Bart H. Hanefeld predicted the gain on Tuesday, noting improvements in farm buildings and lands. Federal observer W. H. Alexander cited Pike County reports that alfalfa was first cut this year.
Waterlogged streams from Kansas Nebraska and Missouri flood lowlands. Missouri River covers thousands of acres as crews defend levees from Kansas City to St. Louis. Death toll unknown with estimates of 140 in Nebraska and losses in Kansas Missouri and Nebraska running into millions. Fort Riley menaced by power and gas cuts. Transit and rail services disrupted across the region.
Governor Da vey announced an agreement to use 2.5 million dollars from the sales tax to fund old age pensions for July and August. The money combines 1 million from January sales tax for pensions and 1.5 million for poor relief, plus a 125 thousand dollar administrative appropriation.
Anglo German conversations began in London on Tuesday aiming to explore a potential world conference to imitate sea armaments and curb naval preparation. The discussions focus on moderation and international cooperation amid rising tensions.
Glenville West Virginia voters head to the polls as Amanda Thompson runs for mayor with sunbonnet parade support. Roy Thompson withdraws citing Mandy’s candidacy. independent incumbent A J Cottrill remains rival. Child advice reportedly sways decision amid a local clean up platform.
Rodney Dutcher, Messenger Washington correspondent, argues the Guffey Bill could avert a looming 450,000 miner strike threatening railroads, utilities, and factories. He notes opposition from United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis and southern operators, steel firms, and public utilities who seek cheaper coal and wage safeguards.
Two Athens youths were notified by Congressman Jenkins of appointments to the United States Military Academy at West Point New York and the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland. Lewis Speiser 18 of East Riverside Drive and Roderick Eddy 14 Fast State Street received entrance papers after prior studies at Ohio University and Athens High School. Neither has yet been scheduled for the required physical examinations. Eddy recently completed a Columbus Fort Hayes test and must later appear in Annapolis for a second exam. Both appointments stem from Jenkins efforts.
The International Brotherhood of Magicians gathers in Lima this week with about 1,500 wand weavers expected by Tuesday night. Early arrival includes 67 year old Uncle John Davison and his wife from Ashaway Rhode Island. The brotherhood counts 5,000 members.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs meets in Detroit for a triennial convention with birth control as a leading issue. Eight resolutions are proposed. one endorses legislation to disseminate scientifically regulated birth control information as vital to a vigorous healthy population.
Greta Garbo, the Swedish film star famed for desiring to be alone, arrived in New York on Tuesday while heading toward a Finnish vacation. The news notes her travel plans and public interest in her movements.
Volney Davis, Barker-Karpis gang member who pled guilty to conspiracy in the Edward G. Bremer kidnapping, was surprised by the plea. He said once the indictment was read, authorities knew as much as he did and that fighting the G-men is pointless.
COLUMBUS Mr. Ray Allison assistant secretary of State is named director of finance in Governor Davey’s cabinet. The appointment fills the post vacated by Howard L. Bevis who resigned to join Harvard University and had held the job on a temporary basis since January.
Washington reports President Roosevelt backs the Guffey coal stabilization bill as a top priority, with Senator Guffey and UMWA leaders revising the measure in light of the NRA decision. Provisions aim to avert a 450,000 mineworker strike as industry leaders push for market agencies modeled after Appalachian Coals, Inc. Cincinnati meetings and Alabama talks target expansion and new price control schemes.
In Washington a joint House Senate conference with Patman Bill backers agreed to abandon the current cash payment fight and push a public campaign for enactment next session. Senator Tom Okla presided and said the decision referred the matter back to the people for support before the next Congress.
Nelsonville man W. FP. Patton secretary treasurer of Chairlews Coal Company faced an embezzlement accusation of 1100 dollars. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate T R Bennett. Bond set at 1500 dollars and posted.
Hollywood report notes France will stay on the gold standard as a new boat breaks a record. The U.S. Treasury says expenditures are a billion and a half under estimates, suggesting more money than schemes. A playful letter from Will mocks graduate addresses urging straight Republican votes.
Rome reports Italy accuses Britain of aiding Ethiopia amid Eritrean border clashes last Friday that killed 30 Italian natives. Officials say troops defend locals near Dancal but no immediate war action is planned, awaiting next rainy season.
Federal agents expand Tacoma operation as they pace to resolve the George Weyerhaeuser kidnaping amid a $200000 ransom. Investigators deny Barker-Karpis links while public tips and ransom bill serials keep authorities inundated with calls. Mussolini reports a black eye from a horseback mishap in Rome.
Reports from Quetta indicate that officials estimate around four thousand people in the region died in the quake that struck Friday. Rescue teams continue assessments and aid distribution across damaged communities.
The Keyes sisters Mona Roberta Mary and Leota born June 4 1915 celebrate their 20th birthday as the first recorded quadruplets to reach adulthood. Their family plans a banquet with Hollis High alumni and a North Carolina tour after vacation.
President Roosevelt and his cabinet met in a secret session to submit an emergency legislative package to Congress aimed at a restricted restoration of the NRA. The plan reportedly seeks limited interstate commerce controls with minimum wages, maximum hours, and fair trade practices, without a full reactivation of NRA nationwide.
A 1-year-old Glouster man was jailed in Athens County on charges of taking improper liberties with two under ten. Joan Pritchard Sr. was arrested Monday by deputies Roy Goldeberry and Rolland Ruth and arraigned before Judge T. R. Bennett, pleading not guilty to two counts. The girls were allegedly lured into a chicken house with candy. bond set at $300 on each charge.
Edward A. Chappell named publisher of The Chillicothe Scioto Gazette by Merritt C. Speidel president of Scioto Gazette Co. Chappell brings Iowa City Press Citizen background since 1927 and long newspaper experience since 1915 with The Chicago Daily News and Iowa City papers. Gordon K. Bush remains as director and presenter of the press group.
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