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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1935

Page

9

France Moves to Thwart German Re-Armament Drive

France marshals international forces to counter a German rearmament push. The plan includes a Moscow trip and possible League of Nations action. Goebbels rhetoric and German military buildup are cited as France seeks to deter a revision of Versailles terms. The piece notes a special League session to address Germany under Article II and lists allied positions and fears.

Iome Germany League of Nations Reich Laval Moscow France Italy Vente Russia Turk Trance Paul Joseph Goebef Danzig Meme Eupen Melmedy Alsace-Lorraine League Council of the

Drama of Duke and Cop Ends in Genevan Court

Paris reports the Seine tribunal dismissed the suit of Count de Civry to claim the duke Karl II's $30,000,000 estate. The duke left the money to the city of Geneva, a will disputed after his 1873 death when no will was found. The Countess of Colmar claimed the fortune for her son, but the court ruled the revamp action rested on resolved questions.

Brunswick Geneva Count de Civry Countess of Colmar Karl Seine

France fears lean years strain military manpower

France faces a population drought as it contends with reduced birth rates. The government raises compulsory service to two years, aiming to bolster ranks from 160000 available now to meet Germany’s strength, and to train more capable troops amid unemployment. Leaders Archimbaud and Franklin-Bouillon push to double numbers within six months.

Morris Gilbert NEA Paris Germany France Henry Franklin-Bouillon Leon Archimbaud Monsieur Archimbaud Messrs. Archimbaud Franklin-Bouillion

Mrs. Alice Hedges Dies at Home in Ames

Mrs. Alice Alinda Hedges 79 died at 204 East State Street Wednesday night after a five week illness. Born in Amesville she was daughter of E H Phillips. She married Charles Baker in 1880, he died 1901, and she wed F E Hedges in 1905, who died in 1991. Survived by brothers F P Phillips Athens and Josh Phillips Council Grove sister Miss Lucy Phillips and two stepchildren Elson Hedees Athens and Mrs K L Weber Heathe plus nieces and nephews. Funeral at 204 East State Street Saturday 2 p.m. with burial in Hebbardsville Cemetery conducted by Rev. W H Fowler. Friends may call Friday morning and afternoon.

Alice Alinda Hedges East State Street Hedges Amesville E. H. Phillips Charles Baker F. E. Hedges F. P. Phillips Athens Josh Phillips Council Grove Kansas Hebbardsville W. H. Fowler

Annual Financial Report for the Township Clerk

Vivi Ian Dowler, township clerk, presents the annual financial report. The document details the fiscal year income expenses and balances for the township.

Ian Dowler

Ohio Women Clash Over Balm Law Fight In Legislature

In Columbus two lawmakers, Mrs Alma Smith of Cleveland and Mrs Blanche Hower of Akron, push separate anti balm bills to bar actions for breach of promise. The Code's committee seeks a compromise but the rivals refuse coauthorship, sparking a heated dispute with House leaders.

Columbus Mount Gilead Ohio Indi Na New York Alma Smith Cleveland Blanche F. Hower Akron House Codes Committee Henry Metcalf

League has dinner at Isaac Walton cabin in Waterloo Forest

Athens County Isaac Walton League members held a dinner at the cabin in Waterloo Forest on Tuesday night. Eighteen members attended with L. F. Jones and Prof. O. E. McClure acting as chefs. Air transport lines employed 6 877 persons during 1034.

Athens County Isaac Walton League Isaac Walton Waterloo Forest L. F. Jones O. E. McClure

Democrats Back Davey in Relief Battle Continues

The article notes grand jury testimony for William R. Mee Namara and two other relief employees plus Judge George B. Nye amid a relief administration probe. Senate acts to form a bipartisan legislative committee to investigate relief practices, with House expected to concur. Also notes remarks by Charles C. Stillman on birth control discussions and John C. McCombe’s denial of coercion. Automobile retail sales rose 22 percent in 1934 and American tourism spending neared three and a half billion dollars.

William R. Mee Namara Surplus State Relief Commission Common Pleas George B. Nye Waverly McNamara Relief Commission Nye Senate Hopking Davey House Charles C. Stillman Ohio Roosevelt Columbus John C. McCombe Grand Jury

Ruling Curbs Bond Issuing Power of City

A supreme court ruling tightens municipal debt limits by prohibiting unvoted bonds if yearly debt charges from all bonds meet or exceed the 10 mill tax cap. The Ports mouth decision, supported by all justices except Zimmerman, ties tax and debt limits together under constitutional implication.

Columbus Supreme Court Portsmouth Charles B. Zimmerman

Mother of Five Killed In Quarrel With Lover

In Columbus Reynoldsburg a quarrel left Laura Mae Stewart a mother of five dead in her home while Donald Johnson near Rose Hill was found wounded in a ditch with a bullet in his head. He is expected to recover. Also noted were 1934 U S aeronautic exports valued at 17 548 181 dollars.

Columbus Laura Mae Stewart Reynoldsburg Sheriff's Deputies Donald Johnson Rose Hill

Frostone stomach remedy advert promises relief and cost

A Pennsylvania druggist promotes Frostone, claiming it fixes burning acid and soothes the stomach lining. The ad states the medicine cleanses the stomach and bowels, guarantees results, and costs 19 cents with a clip and bring offer.

Pennsylvania Frostone

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