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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1932

Page

3

Bond drive to mobilize idle funds echoes Liberty Bonds

The Citizens' Reconstruction Organization launches a national campaign to sell government bonds of 50 100 and 500 dollars. Money paid for securities will be deposited in focal banks and kept by the government. Athens Chamber of Commerce chairs the local drive with R C Hess as chairman. Bond terms include one year callability and 60 days to cash, as industry groups pledge support in a broader fight against depression.

Focal Athens County Citizens’ Reconstruction Organization R. C. Hess Athens Chamber of Commerce American Federation of Labor United States Chamber of Commerce Frank Knox National Organization United Action

Water Fund Division Reports Bank Balance

The Athens Department of Water Fund shows a February bank balance of 97,559.69 after expenses of 2,168.65 per George Mason, clerk. Other departments’ receipts and disbursements are listed. Public Services balance 507.62 after 938.21 expenses. Automobile Registration has no expenses leaving 4,433.68. Gas Excise Tax funds show a 1,517.52 balance after 1,361.92 expenses. Main Market Roads fund has 2,043.97 with February state warrant adding 400,000 to the balance.

Athens Automobile Registration Department

Portuguese Milk Truck Driver Given Life Sentence in Assault Case

John Fernandez, 21, a Portuguese milk truck driver, was sentenced to life in Oahu Prison for attacking Mrs. K Watanabe less than 24 hours after the incident. The case prompted a swift grand jury action as authorities seek tougher penalties for attacks on women.

Honolulu T. H John Fernandez Oahu K. Watanabe Fernandez

Court of Appeals Upholds Buckley Insurance Premium Claim

The Court of Appeals upholds the lower court ruling that former state treasurer Buckley is entitled to 502.25 in premiums paid to the American Insurance Union on a $20,000 policy during the period after his liquor conspiracy conviction and before leaving Atlanta Penitentiary.

Columbus March Court of Appeals Franklin Sert B. Buckley American Insurance Union Atlanta

Man credits Diapepsin with relief from four-year stomach trouble

Mr. Barney Barnes of Oklahoma City reports chronic indigestion ending after using Fae's Diapepsin. He says two tablets brought near immediate relief and regular use allows him to eat without stomach discomfort. Thousands report similar results for sour stomach and acidity.

Barney Barnes West Grand Avenue Oklahoma City Okla Mr. Barnes Pane Piot

Darrow Offered as Co-Counsel in Fortescue Massie Trial

Clarence Darrow and Dudley Field Malone are invited to aid Hawaii defense in the Fortescue Massie revenge murder case and would consider going to Honolulu if feasible.

Clarence Darrow America Honolulu Fortescue - Massie Dudley Field Malone

Variety Marks Acts of 1932 Pledge Follies

Ohio University pledges present the seventh annual Pledge Follies Friday at Memorial Auditorium. Seven skits feature sorority entries with Hollywood parodies and toy shop sets. Martha Frederick directs as performers from Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Sigma Alpha Phi Mu Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Pi Beta Phi and Alpha Delta Pi stage dances songs and comic sketches. Judges include Margaret Abel J R Johnston and Victor Whitehouse.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Martha Frederick Portsmouth Hollywood Bowery Arctic Coffee Dan Alpha Gamma Delta Sarah Linville Ramona Mary Frances, Reeves Arabelle Chute Fred Adele Astaire Margaret Haskins Mildred Shaffer Christind Hineman Estelle Kniffen Ethel Rice Alpha Xi Delta Fritz Segner Lois Munslow Martha White Betty Duckworth Chi Omega Mickey Mouse Marion Ziegler Minnie Virginia Cogswell Marjorie Warner Maxine Carter Helen Breene Irma E. Voigt Margaret Abel J. R. Johnston Victor Whitehouse Department of Foreign Languages

Lion Terrorizes Napoleon as Circus Lion Escapes Wagon

A lion escaped from a circus wagon in Napoleon on March 3 and caused widespread panic before officers cornered it in a barn. The animal, initially frightened, was recaptured and placed back in a cage.

Napoleon

Historian and diplomat Dr David Hill dies at home

Washington March 3 Dr David Jayne Hill historian and diplomat died today at his home in Washington. He was noted for his scholarly work and service in diplomatic circles.

Washington David Jayne Hill

Discussion of Supreme Court changes at Athens Rotary

Dr. EB B. Smith of Ohio University spoke at a noon Athens Rotary Club luncheon about Benjamin N. Cardozo and Oliver Wendell Holmes. He noted shifts in the court’s balance on federalism and cited a persistent division among justices.

Benjamin Nathan Candieso Mow Vouk, Te United States Skaromo Court Oliver Wendell Holmes Rotary Club EB. B. Smith Ohio University Sxsith

Officers to Be Elected for Disabled American Veterans Chapter

Disabed American Veterans of the World War will elect officers at a meeting held at the Armory in Athens at 7 30 p m. The session will appoint new officers for the local organization.

Athens Oetock

Preliminary veterans meeting details with acting officers

Preliminary meetings of disabled veterans have been held. Carl Heck served as acting commander and Charities Goodrich as acting vice commander and treasurer. Attendees include Mr. Goldeberry and Mathal Boy from Cleveland.

Goldeberry mAthAl Boy Carl Heck Charities Goodrich

Hoover to Enter Ohio Primary in March Reports Say

White House confirms President Hoover will be entered in the Ohio primaries this spring as stated by Boat Master General Brown. The announcement came from Washington on March 3 and notes Hoover's campaign plans.

Washington Brown White House Hoover Ohio

Push to curb interstate kidnapping bill moves in Congress

Washington March 3.2 Ret. the Dyer, Ropa Mo to the United Press today he would press for action on the interstate kidnapping law. Federal agents would be in action regarding the alleged abduction of Charles August Lindbergh as the Judiciary Committee reviews the pending bill. The Dyer Act would make interstate transportation of a kidnapping a federal offense with penalties.

Volorad Tfense Washington Dyer Ropa United Judiciary Committee Charles Augustua Lindberg

Francis Named President of Appalachian Coates

J B Francis of Huntington West Virginia was named president of the newly organized Appalachian Coates fee regional coal producers corporation by the directors. The Cincinnati March 3 report notes the organization aims to unite coal producers across the region.

Cincinnati

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