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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1932

Page

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Hoover Keynote Credits Economic Reform and Historial Resolve

Chicago June 14 Senator L J Dickinson delivering the Republican National Convention keynote praised President Hoover s economic rehabilitation program. He credited measures to balance the budget, aid to agriculture, and world disarmament, while denouncing Democratic obstruction and warning against radicalism. He cited progress by the Federal Reserve, public works, unemployment relief, and depressions stabilizers including the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. He asserted that Hoover prevented a financial panic and cushioned the Wall Street debacle.

Chicago Hoover L. J. Dickinson Iowa Dickinson Federal Reserve Board Wall Street National Unemployment Committee Federal Employment Service Germany The National Credit Corporation Reconstruction Finance Corporation Federal Land Bank Federal Reserve Banks Washington Patagonia Siam

Mob Ambushes Worker From Lick Run Mine

Logan June 14 Five hours after he says he was attacked by about 30 men McIntosh reported the incident to Sheriff Ellinger and Deputy Farbearn who found his car damaged with rocks and two gasoline tank holes He told officers he was driving toward Lick Run when the log across the highway drew the crowd and four men attacked him He contacted National Guard Headquarters at Nelsonville before notifying local officials The sheriff said he should be called at once after any attack and McIntosh later gave his account to Prosecutor C Wood Bowen.

National Guard Nelsonville Hocking County Ellinger Farbearn McelIntosh McIntosh C. Wood Bowen

Card Quarrel Slaying Motive

Dr. John O. Steer confessed in county jail that a quarrel over a card game led to the beating and shooting of his wife Vera in their Garfield Heights home. He claimed she struck him with a revolver first and that he did not intend to kill her, while he said a burglar story was staged after.

Cleveland John O. Steer Vera Garfield Heights Steer

Schools Must Keep Open

Dr. E. B. Bryan of Ohio University urged that closing schools would strike at the heart of national existence. He noted a 1,570-graduate class at Ohio State and argued education is universal in interest with over 30 million in schools nation-wide. He explained democratization of education across sex race age ability offerings and individual needs, stressing lifelong learning from birth to grave.

Columbus America E. B. Bryan Ohio University Ohio State University United States Bryan Demosthenes Hess Kenneth Kay Baldwin-Wallace College Campbell Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church Janet Louise Barthiow West Side School Miss Barthlow Presbyterian Church Merna Louise*Mills University of Cincinnati East Side School Miss Mills Ames-Bern Cincinnati

Flour Distribution Limited. Red Cross Trials Athens Area

Government flour distribution through the Red Cross to residents of Athens and Athens Township begins at City Hall today. Distribution continues tomorrow and until noon Thursday. New applicants are not being accepted due to insufficient supply, and this limit applies to all townships, including Athens Township.

Red Cross Athens Athens Township City Hall

Oust Woman Yost Sheds WV National Committeewoman Seat

Chicago June 14 Mrs T ris Yost director of the Women s Division of the Republican National Committee and a leading administration woman will be ousted today from her post as national committeewoman from West Virginia She failed of re election in the West Virginia state caucus executive meeting after a clash involving Walter Hallahan and other national figures during suffrage days

Chicago U.P Tris Yost Republican National Committee West Virginia Yost Walter Hallahan

Eight Counties Seek Relief Bonds Totaling 1 171 435

The State Relief Commission said requests for $1 171 435 in relief bonds from eight counties were recognized today. The bond proposals, filed under the enacted legislation of the recent extra session, will be forwarded to the state tax commission for final approval.

Senate Relief Commission Columbus U.ri State Relief Commission State Tax Commission

Supreme Court Asked To Rule On Municipal Sewage Compliance

Columbus June 14 The Ohio Supreme Court was asked in a test case to declare its position on municipalities that have refused to comply with executive orders demanding installation of adequate sewage disposal facilities.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court

Blockheads Road Paving Novel Arouses Debate

A technical magazine cites a Russian engineer proposing triangular homemade iron blockheads to pave roads. The idea, though not novel, sparks concerns over cruelty and neighborhood depopulation. The rest of the page notes classifieds including a BUICK 1924 COACH ad from McFarland Chevrolet.

Athens Board approves teacher appointments cuts to save budget

The Athens City Board of Education approved appointments by Supt. W W Ankenbrand with three to two votes. Eight teachers were not reappointed and three positions eliminated to save 5600 from the budget. Minimum salaries will be set about 20 percent below last year with a later 10 percent top up if funds allow.

W. W. Ankenbrand Athens City Board of Education Board of Education Central School Ankenbrand Bridgman Miss Williams F. B. Gullum E. R. Walker Gullum Walker A. H B. Roe Ohn Woolley Price A. B. Roe Athens Guilum

Cabinet Leads Hoover Group At Convention

Chicago reports that four Hoover cabinet members Mills Hurley Hyde Doak will guide the Republican platform committee with White House support in a bid to secure pro prohibition and farm relief. Hoover is expected to accept re submission but oppose repeal, uniting administration allies for lengthy sessions tonight.

Chicago U.P Hoover White House Senate Mills Treasury Hurley War Hyde Agriculture Doak Labor Resolutions Committee Washington

White Names Five for Study

Governor George White announced a committee to study government economy in Ohio and salary readjustment for state and sub division employees. Members include H. S. Atkinson Columbus Max Hirsch Cincinnati Rep Frank Cave Mansfield and A C Ernst Cleveland with Finance Director Howard L. Bevis as chairman. The senate panel agrees to cooperate.

Columbus George White Ohio Atkinson Max Hirsch Cincinnati Frank Cave Mansafield A. C. Ernst Cleveland Howard L. Bevis Bevis State Senate

Drowning Victims Frances Tuey and Claud Gilbert Recovered

June 14 The bodies of Frances Tuey 19 and Claud Gilbert 25 both of Xenia were recovered from the Ohio River Monday after their boat overturned and they drowned.

Ripley Frances Tuey Claud Gilbert Xenia Ohio River

Mechanicsburg Man Is Marked by Fate

John Bratton, 55, Mechanicsburg, lost balance with an artificial left foot and severed two fingers of his left hand with a hatchet while working on the new South Bridge. Bratton, a laborer formerly of Vin ton County, previously injured his left foot in 1928 and has walked with an artificial foot since then.

John Bratton Mechanicsburg New South Bridge Bratton Vinton County Dundas

Mass Protest In Glouster Over Mine Work Resumption

About 5000 to 6000 people gathered in Glouster for a parade and mass meeting protesting the resumption of mining in the Hocking district without recognition of the United Mine Workers of America. Led by Stick's Band, the march passed through Cherry and High streets and Trimble before speeches by Ohio Mine Workers officials and local organizers.

Glouster Speciabe Hocking United Mine Workers of America Cherry Street Ag Itawung High Street Republic Avenue Glouater Athens Lumber Company Trimble UU. M. W. of A American Legion Stick High Main Street Madison Street M. EF. Church Lee Hall Miners’ Organization G. W. Savage David Watkins Ohio Mine Workers Mollie Robinson Crane Nelson Beatty West Virginia Millfield

Bare Domestic Affairs Young Obloan on Trial For Murder of Wife

In Millersburg Ohio on June 14, Herbert Meeker 23 faces a life on trial for murdering his 18 year old wife. Prosecution led by Elmo Batell argues recurring quarrels shattered their romance and driven to murder. The nude battered body was found in Billbuck Creek. Co-defendant Harold Young 19 shot himself as officers arrived.

Billbuck Creek Meeker Harold Young

Job of Keynoters At Conventions Is Not Sought by Will

Chicago dispatch notes the June convention opens with a House vote on the soldier bonus. Report critiques the keynote role, mocking speeches from Washington and the crowd’s focus on badges and lobbyists. Dickinson of Iowa is identified as the keynote figure amid skepticism.

Chicago House of Representatives Washington Mr. Dickinson Iowa Charley Lawes Cicero Lil Will

Ship's Master Recalls Rescue of Airman at Sea

Circe Shell crew spotted an airplane tail submerged near a buoy four miles off the starboard bow. Lifeboat crews pulled Sam Stanley Hausner from the water after eight days adrift, he thanked the captain and collapsed. He is reported progressing well with no obvious internal injuries.

James W. Wilson Circe Shell United Press Antwerp New Orleans Providence Sam Stanley Hausner Radio 4

Gangster Denies Guilt In Potter Slaying Trial

Pittsburgh gangster Hymie Martin testified he did not murder former Cleveland Councilman William K. Potter or know of any plot to kill him. On the witness stand during a second trial for first degree murder, his lawyer pressed him to admit the killing, and Martin denied the charge with a firm no.

Cleveland U.P Pittsburgh Hymie Martin William KE. Potter Martin Potter William Potter William EB. Minshall

Ohio State University 1570 Degrees in 15th Commencement

In Columbus Ohio the 15th annual commencement at Ohio State University awarded 1570 degrees in a late afternoon ceremony. Two alumni received honorary degrees Charlies F Marvin chief of the Weather Bureau and Professor Walter C O Kane noted entomologist of the University of New Hampshire. Dr E B Bryan president of Ohio University gave the address urging education as a vital national enterprise.

Columbus Ohio State Stadium Ohio State University Charlies F. Marvin United States Weather Bureau Walter C. O'Kane University of New Hampshire E. B. Bryan Ohio University

Swimmer Raymond Auf derheide Drowns Near Dayton

Raymond Auf derheide aged 17 drowned Monday while swimming near Dayton. Lifeguards and responders arrived but could not revive him. Authorities announced the death and conducted a standard inquiry into the incident.

Dayton Raymond Aufderheide Here

New Philadelphia Editor Joseph E. Hurst Dies at 65

Joseph E. Hurst editor of the Daily Times Dieice died at his home in New Philadelphia early today of heart disease. A former two term state senator he had been a candidate from the 16th District for Congress.

New Philadelphia Joseph E. Hurst The Daily Times Dei Ice Hurst

Bitter Struggle Over Prohibition Emerges at GOP Convention

At Chicago June 14 delegates and police faced a tense scene as a large crowd gathered around the Republican National Convention. The event opened with Chairman Simeon D. Fess leading, amid fears of demonstrations and a push for a mild pro prohibition resubmission plank.

Chicago Simeon D. Fess Jane Addams Hoover Preai

Springfield recalls Mayor Miller after 700 signatures filed

Petitions bearing 700 Springfield signatures asked for the recall of Lewis L. Miller mayor and city commission president. The filing to City Auditor Forest E Counts was by B L Blood of the Springfield Clean Government Club. Miller faced charges of advancing private interests and improper use of public funds violating civil service rules and waterworks funds allocations.

Springfield Lewis L. Miller City Commission Forest E. Counts B. L. Blood Springfield Clean Government Club Miller

Ironton Names New Public Schools Superintendent

June 4 Ironton. Cari Be Larson was promoted by the board of education from Ironton High School principal to superintendent of the public schools, succeeding Harper C. Pendry who recently resigned to lead Athens, Ohio schools.

Harper C. Pendry L. Wood Carl Roberts Ironton Cari BE. Larson Board of Education Ironton High School Ain Pendry Athens Mhic

Civil War veteran Reverend William N Leach dies in Columbus

The Rev. William Newton Leach, formerly held at Libby Prison during the Civil War, died in Columbus on Monday from infirmities.

Columbus William Newton Leach Libby

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U. S Mr. Hoover Abraham Lincoln Republic Violet Scotland Yard England Edna Sharpe Violet Sharpe Englewood, N. J Lick Run Ohio State BUICK O. K McFarland Chevrolet Carrie K. Rinehart Florence Brewer Bertha Bridgman Mary Williams Anna K. Price Athens High School Helen Cross Corinne Studstill Kermit Dehli Miss Cross Miss Studstil Dehli Henri L. Hess East Side Hess Io Cabinet Hoover Group Hocking Valley Young Obloan Matherto Mra Dwight W. Morrow Englewood N. J Lindbergh Hausner Ship U. Cenfers Marvin, O’kare Senator Fess Packs Stadium Convention District James R. Garfield Walter F. Brown Moorer Lawrence Richey Walter H. Newton Curtiis Charles G. Dawes Dawes Daws FESS Columbus, O James E. Freeman Washington, D. C
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