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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1932

Page

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Fire Burns Mine Home. Miners Seek Troop Withdrawal

Fire suspected incendiary destroyed a four room Hutchinson home at Candy Town near Carbon Hill late Saturday. Nearby auto explosions the previous night and an arson investigation followed as National Guard and sheriff investigated. Separately miners arrested for alleged assault threat faced arraignment with bonds set at 300 dollars. In Poyhatan the largest Ohio mine resumed with 80 workers as a one mile picket line watched by deputies and guardsmen.

Nelsonville National Guard Hutchinson Lick Candy Town Carbon Hill Henry Frank Lick Run Logan Andrew Brooker Aeriff Congress Run Carl H. Porter Athens Harley Headley Sunday Creek Coal Company Millfield Edward Vermatin Roy Vermatin Homer Fierpoint Nick Lisky Trimble Township Headley D. E. Becker Redtown Pete McKinley Porter Powhatan Powhatan Company Ohio

Free Dog Michael Cleared of Killing Cat in Hermosa Beach

Michael O'Brien a dog of aristocratic lineage was found not guilty after a one hour trial for killing a cat. Police Judge Samuel G Austin ruled killing a cat a dog’s natural trait and noted it was his first offense in nine years. The case was brought by Miss Sonoma Copper, owner of the cat.

Michael Hermosa Beach Calif Michael O'Brien Harding Samuel G. Austin

Hooper Appeal To Check Wet Plans Delayed

In Chicago a Republican platform dispute pits New York drys against militant women led by Mrs. Ella Boole over a press to pressure President Hoover. After a four hour secret session the plan was abandoned and no telegram to Hoover was sent. Ernest Cherrington and F Scott McBride urged caution.

Chicago U.R New York Prohibition Board of Strategy White House Anti-Saloon League Ella A. Boole Women’s’ Christian Temperance Union Hoover

Ohio University President to Deliver Commencement Address

Dr Elmer Burritt Bryan president of Ohio University Athens will give the commencement address at Ohio State University on its campus today diplomas for about 1500 graduates will be presented by President George W Right mire The baccalaureate speaker Kenyon College president Dr W F Pierce urged the class to become politicians and fulfill Washingtons vision for the nation in a gymnasium service yesterday afternoon.

Columbus U.P Ohio State University Elmer Burritt Bryan Ohio University Athens George W. Rightmire W. F. Pierce Kenyon College United States Washington Dr. Pierce

Oxnam Proposes Talk and Get Thin Test at DePauw

Dr G Bromley Oxnam president of DePauw University weighed before and after delivering his baccalaureate address and found he lost four pounds. He says the result tests whether public speaking is mental or physical exercise and quips about women being the loquacious sex and dieting.

Greencastle Ind U.P G. Bromley Oxnam de Pauw University Dr. Oxnam

Chile Lacks Leader After Da vila Resignation

Chilean Communist leader Senator Manuel Hidalgo, modeled on Soviet Russia, is seen as a likely successor to Carlos Davila after his sudden resignation as head of Chile's new socialist regime. The Junta faces internal disagreements though troops stay confined and the country remains quiet.

Santiago Chile U.R Manuel Hildalgo Russia Carlos Davila

Tire sales boom hits Akron factories weekend

Pre tax buying of tires spurred a strong production push in Akron over the weekend. All major factories operated tire rooms Sunday and sent hot tires from vulcanizers to outbound trucks, signaling a boom era for the rubber industry.

Akron U.R

Third Degree Charges Flung At N J Police

State police and detectives defending their handling of Violet Sharpe in the Lindbergh kidnapping case say third degree methods did not drive the servant to suicide. Inspector Walsh states she was questioned only in the Morrow and Lindbergh homes with no undue pressure. Colonel Schwarzkopf notes Sharpe’s nervous temperament and letters showing fear of police questioning. British criticism reaches the House of Commons as New Jersey police methods are questioned.

Trenton N. J U.R Lindbergh Violet Sharpe Dwight Morrow Miss Sharpe Harry Walsh Morrow Colonel Lindbergh H. Norman Schwarzkopf State Police Schwarzkopf London New Jersey House of Parliament United States New York Dwight W. Morrow

Civil Veterans Meet Small Circle of Aged Survivors

In Lima Ohio on June 13 the 66th Annual State Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opens with a small circle of Civil War survivors. The encampment aims to last through Thursday and a resolution seeks state authorization to mark and record all Civil War graves in Ohio.

Lima U.P Ohio Grand Army of the Republic Federation

Toledo Youth Shot Dead by Michigan Farmer in Driveway Incident

John Marinski a Woodward High School pupil was shot to death when the car he rode in turned into a farmer's driveway. John Ash aged 58 the shooter claims he thought the youths were robbers and he fired in self defense.

Toledo John Marinski Woodward High School Michigan Marinski John Ash

Small Redhaired Girl Earns Summa Cum Laude Honor

Elaine Anthony of Fort Recovery Ohio was named summa cum laude at Miami University marking the second time the honor has been awarded in the university's history.

Oxford Elaine Anthony Fort Recovery Miami University

First Democratic White Child Arrives at G O P Convention

A humorous letter from Chicago records a Democratic white child arriving at the Republican convention. The writer jokes about travel, alternates, and the stage door scene, describing the political spectacle as a comedy with self deprecating remarks.

Chicago Kansas City

Aviator Floated A Week After Wrecked Flight Off Azores

Stanislaus Felix Hausner drifted at sea for seven days in a red Bellanca after a forced landing from a New York to Warsaw route. Rescued by Circle Shell near latitude 42.041 North, longitude 20.004 West, he is weak but uninjured and en route to New Orleans. Mrs. Martha Hausner expressed faith and gratitude, hoping for his safe return and considering future flights with caution.

United Press Circle Shell Azores Islands New Orleans Stanislaus Felix Hausner New York-Warsaw Hausner

City to shut water off Tuesday morning announces district

City Service Department announces water will be off from 7 30 to 11 o clock Tuesday morning on Past State Street from Elmwood to Hudson. Other affected streets include Madison Marietta N Shannon and North May.

State Street Elmwood Hudson City Service Department Madison Marietta N. Shannon North May

Ohio counties seek relief bonds in 2 million request

Nine Ohio counties asked the state relief commission for relief bonds totaling about 2 million dollars. The commission has already authorized utility excise tax bonds totaling 4,560,627 by 13 counties under the Espy-Roberts Bond Act.

Columbus Ohio State Relief Commission

Means Case to Go to Jury in DC Supreme Court

Gaston B. Means faces a DC Supreme Court jury over alleged defrauding of Mrs. Evalyn Walsh Mc Lean of 104000 dollars. Trial proceedings begin in Washington on June 13.

Washington Gaston B. Means Evalyn Walsh McLean District of Columbia Supreme Court

Patman to Seek Owen Plan Bond Move If House Takes Up Bonus

Rep. Patman of Texas says he will offer a substitute amendment to his pending bonus bill if the House votes to consider it. The substitute would adopt the Owen Plan, a bond issue approach, to fund the bonus.

HOUSE Washington Patman Dem Tex Owen

Britain and France eye tentative moratorium on reparations

Paris reports a tentative joint moratorium proposal on reparations payments by Britain and France. authoritative sources said today.

Paris U.R Britain Frances

Congress Debates Farm Relief and Jobless Aid

Congress opens with focus on farm relief and unemployment aid. Senate moves to McNary Bill to reduce surplus and lift prices, while economy measures seek budget balance. Conferees pursue unemployment relief deal and finance for public works and self liquidating construction. Hawes-Cutting bill on Philippine independence also set for debate.

Washington Congress Senate United Farm Board House Hoover Reconstruction Corporation

Ohio University expects near normal registration today

Registrar Frank B. Dilley said registration should be approximately normal with a figure around 1 30. By 11 this morning 332 students had completed enrollment including fee payment while 150 more had begun registration. Students met advisors and filled cards at the women’s gymnasium rather than the men’s. payments were handled at Ewing Hall.

Ohio University Frank B. Dilley Alten Womens Cymnasium Ewing Hall

Fruitless Detroit Kidnap Probe Targets Lindbergh Notes

Detroit detectives said the Lindbergh kidnapping inquiry focused on Marry Fleisher, linking him to ransom notes while deeming him not involved in the actual abduction. Investigators noted Fleisher was in the east and needed money, with his attorney confirming eastward presence and money troubles amid murder charges and life-term conspirator cases.

Detroit Pk- Detect Tiven Lindbergh Marry Fleisher Fleisher Col Charlas A. Lindbergh East Edward H. Kennedy, Jr New Jersey

Teachers Pass Rate On State Exam At Junior High

Of 17 teachers examined by the Athena County Board on June 4 at the Junior High School, three passed, three failed, and 11 were incomplete. Ruth MacClead Chauncey Clifford Glazier Stewart and Lenna Whitmore Buchtel passed the test for a three year certificate in special subjects.

Athena County Board of Examiners Ruth MacClead Chauncey Clifford Glazier Stewart Lenna Whitmore Buchtel

Hurley Declines Vice Presidential Candidacy

Secretary of War Hurley denied rumors of a run for vice president after a conference with President Hoover. He stated he is not a candidate and cannot be persuaded to join the ticket, adding he will stand with his longtime friend Charlie Curtis.

Hurley Washington Chariie Curtis Hoover

Communists Plan Demonstration Near Republican Convention

Communist leaders announced they would proceed with an unemployment protest in front of Chicago Stadium at the opening hour of the Republican Convention tomorrow.

Chicago U.P

Miners Call for Removal of National Guards in Ohio District

Miners from Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys and thousands of citizens urged Governor George White to remove the National Guards stationed in the area. William B. Morris, secretary of the Miners' Seale Committee, announced the mass meeting resolution adopted June 11 in Nelsonville.

William B. Morris Miners’ Seale Committee Nelsonville Hocking Sunday Creek George White National Guards Ohio

Curtis Fate Drawing Eye at Chicago Convention

Delegates arrive in Chicago for the Republican National Convention with debate over repealing the Prohibition Amendment and the fate of Vice President Curtis. A push for a younger running mate to Hoover gains interest, while Dawes is not expected to run. Chairman Simeon D. Fess will convene the meeting at 11 a.m. with nominees to follow and a focus on the prohibition plank.

Simeon D. Fess Republican National Committee Chicago Curtis Hoover Charlies G. Dawes Utoder White House New York Congressional Country Club Mills Drya Fess Iowa Corni L. J. Dickinson

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