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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1931

Page

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Hoover and Roosevelt May Clash in 1932 Campaign Debate

President Hoover and Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt may stage a 1932 presidential campaign debate. Indiana Democrats push for Roosevelt to address Gary meeting while Hoover speaks to the Indiana Editorial Association in Indianapolis June 17.

Washington U.R Hoover White House Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Lincoln Douglas Indiana Roosevelt Gary Republican Indianapolis Ohio Illinois Hoos Wile Roosevelt

European steel cartel chief challenges high wages trend

Aloy de Meyer of Luxemburg, president of the European Steel Cartel, told the United States that high wages are not the sole cause of economic balance. He argued Germany and Britain show high wages did not yield satisfactory results and urged consideration of U S strengths like resources, market size, and capital in supporting wage policy.

Washington U.P Aloyde Meyer Luxemburg European Steel Cartel United International Chamber of Comconvention Treasury Mellon Meyer Germany Great Britain

Zeppelin contact planned with Nautilus near polar region

May 6. Dr Hugo Eck commander of the Graf Zeppelin confirms reports that the airship will attempt contact with Sir Hubert Wil En Submarine Nautilus near the North Pole around mid July.

Hugo Eckcommander Sir Hubert Wil Orth Pole

Weather summary for three cities and approaching cool spell

Yesterday high temperatures were 96 in Phoenix 86 in Portland and 82 in Detroit. Overnight lows reached 14 in Minnedosa 16 in Winnipeg and 22 in The Pas. Over the next 36 hours the area is likely to see a chance of rain and much cooler conditions tonight with fair cooler weather Thursday after possible morning rain.

Phoenix Portland Detroit Minnedosa Winnipeg Pas

Rev Downs elected president of Athens County Ministerial Association

The Rev. Reed J. Downs of Athens Christian Church was elected president at the May meeting, succeeding Rev. Arlie Krussell. Nelsonville pastor Rev. Herman Sayre named vice president and Mrs. Guy Saylor of Athens secretary-treasurer.

Reed J. Downs Athens Christian Church Athens County Paul E. Kemper Glouster Andrew Taylor Amesville

Hoover urges general disarmament to revive commerce

President Hoover tells the International Chamber of Commerce that disarmament is vital to economic revival. He says none of the world’s rehab proposals compare to general disarmament and questions who will begin the process, noting the United States has never started a war. He cites the death penalty remark and suggests war-makers might lead the effort.

C. M. Coulter Athens Methodist Church Coulter A. Y. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church Charles K. Grammer Nelsonville Hoover International Chamber of Commerce

San Francisco Marks Achievement Week Focus on San Francisco Efforts

San Francisco celebrates Achievement Week highlighting efficient advertising of California efforts and the wonderful results reported from the state’s initiatives.

San Francisco California

San Francisco Showcases Growth and Climate Appeal

Achievement lies in doing worthwhile work and publicizing it. California transformed fruit and vegetable production to meet vast demand. San Francisco highlights steady growth, financial power, prosperity, skyscrapers, and a favorable climate, urging visitors not to miss the city.

California San Francisco San Franciscan Heine India

Cal­vin Coolidge on Lawyers and New Licenses

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports President Coolidge says the nation has too many lawyers and too many of the wrong kind. He advocates producing about 4 500 new lawyers annually with an overall target of 10 000 being continued on page four.

Calvin Coolidge Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Car Damages Efaw Garage Fire in Athens

Firefighters responded to a blaze at the Efaw Garage on Coulson Street in Athens at 11 this morning. A car owned by William Moler caught fire while being cleaned with gasoline, starting from a short circuit in its wiring. damage estimated at 100 dollars. Employes extinguished the flames before trucks arrived, with the blaze threatening the garage structure.

Athens Efaw Coulson Street William Moler

Gunman Sought On Love Piracy Charge After Police Shooting

Joseph Filkowski an ex convict described as dangerous is sought on a new charge of love piracy. Cleveland police investigation ties him to elopement with George Kekic’s wife Mary and their daughter Marion. Filkowski is noted for disguises and a gun he carries in the ongoing case.

Joseph Filkowski Desperado Cleveland, O George Kekic Cleveland Kekic Mary Marion Filkowski

Demented Woman Kills Child in Akron Basement

In Akron Ohio on May 6 a demented Mrs Hattie Ray killed five year old Jared Louise Burleson with a hatchet in the basement of her home. She then fled screaming that she had killed a weasel leading to police custody and pending transfer to Massillon State Hospital.

Akron State Hospital U.P Jared Louise Burleson Marie Burleson Hattie Ray Louise Ray Mrs. Ray Weazel Joshua Cox Cox Massillon State Hospital

Television not to oust radio

New York May 6 Television and radio poised for growth says RCA president David Sarnoff at the annual meeting. He predicts several television transmitting stations will be built in the New York area before year end. He argues television will not replace sound broadcasting but complement it, leading to twin industries.

New York David Sarnoff Radio Corporation of America Sarnoff

Nellie Ross Attacks Cause of Distress in Nation

Nellie Taylor Ross vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee denounces overproduction as the main cause of hardship, blaming underconsumption and failures in distribution. She cites wealth concentration, unemployment, and high incomes of 504 individuals to argue for systemic reform.

Lima U.P Nellie Taylor Ross Democratic National Committee Wyoming

Use Malaria as Cure at Lima State Hospital

Lima Ohio May 6 The malaria treatment for paresis a brain malady has been used on patients at the Lima State Hospital for the Criminal Insane with very beneficial results says Dr W H Vorbau superintendent. While not a cure all about 25 to 30 percent of paresis cases treated by this method have been cured and about 40 percent more have been benefited.

Lima, O U.P Lima State Hospital W. H. Vorbau Vorbau

Lady Bluebeard Lyda Southard Escapes Idaho Prison

Boise police pursue Lyda Southard alias Lady Bluebeard after she climbs prison wall with a rope and a pipe wrap to flee the State Penitentiary. She is serving a 10 year term for poisoning her fourth husband, and authorities fear an accomplice aided the escape.

Boise Idaho U.P Lyda Southard Bluebeard

Ohio National Guard to spend 60000 on Camp Peery upgrades

Adjutant General Frank Henderson announced a spring program at Camp Peery in Port Clinton for improvements costing about 60000. The plan includes 18 new mess halls two shower bath houses and a storage warehouse all concrete. A bid contract will be awarded May 21 in Columbus.

Port Clinton U.P Frank D. Henderson Ohio National Guard Camp Peery Columbus

Winter Returns to Sections Of the Mississippi Valley

Weather across the Mississippi Valley cooled sharply with frosts and snow in places. A heat wave persisted on Lake Michigan as Denver and Leadville saw mixed precipitation and Chicago reported the season’s first heat victim. Kansas wheat losses totaled 20 million bushels amid hail and hailstone damage.

Mississippi Valley Lake Michigan Chicago U.P C. A. Donnel Weather Bureau Midwest Frank Brongel Thomas O'Malley Terr Iory Colorado Iowa Kansas Minnesota Leadville Denver North Dakota Illinois

Loyal Miners Fight Left Wing Attacks in Harlan

In Harlan on May 6, loyal miners citizens and sheriff deputies fought back open warfare that has left five dead and several wounded. A mob of about 100 ambushed three deputy and resident cars, with a later assault driving attackers off. Sheriff Blair declares Left Wing miners responsible and plans firm action, deputizing locals and ordering shoot to kill if threatened.

Harlan Sheriff's Deputies Banda Exvarte James Daniela Otto Lee Howard Jones Carl Richmond Shepherd Parcifal Estes Cox John Henry Blair

Reno Divorce Mills Stir National Debate

United Press reports mixed views on Reno Nevada divorce courts. Methodist pastor Dr Christian Retaner calls the system godless and dangerous to the nation while Catholic and other church leaders condemn it as vulgar and disgraceful. Some clergymen support flexible divorce laws amid divided religious opinion.

United Free State United Press New York Christian FL Retaner Broadway Tabernacle Reno Dr. Reisner Michael Williama United States Rome Nevada Charles Francis Potter First Humanist Society Eliot White

Alpha Xi Delta Wins Rotary Song Contest at Alumni Memorial

Alpha Xi Delta sorority captured the Rotary Song Contest at Alumni Memorial Auditorium for the second time in three years. Alpha Gamma Delta received honorable mention from judges Miss Mary Ness Mrs Margaret Benedict and Paul Sebring. Alpha Xi Delta directed by Mildred Maston sang Roses of Picardy Rose of Alpha Xi and Oh Rotary with 25 voices. Other entrants included Zeta Tau Alpha Theta Upsilon Alpha Delta Pi Pi Beta Phi and Chi Omega.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Alumni Memorial Auditorium Alpha Gamma Delta Sororty Mary Ness Ohio University Margaret Benedict Paul Sebring Mildred Maston Trinway Alpha Xi Delta Roses of Roses of Picardy,” the Contest Number; ‘‘Rose of Alpha Xi Rotary Alpha Xi Delta Chorus C. Robinson School of Music Zeta Tau Alpha Theta Upstion Alpha Delta Pi Pi Beta Ki Chi Omega

Red Cross of Athens County invites York Township to join county group

The Athens County Red Cross board met at the Courthouse on Tuesday night and invited York Township to join the county organization. They reported drought relief activity, announced plans for the Red Cross fiftieth anniversary on May 21, and noted York Township’s delegation signified willingness to participate.

Athens County Red Cross York Township National Red Cross Athena County National Red Cross Society Red Cross Athens County Society Athens Carl H. Beasley County Red Cross Nelsonville Board of ‘Trade County Red Cross Society County Board of Directors Miss Pearl Athens Red Cross National Drought Relief Fund United States Athens County Miss French Athens Township Ames Alexander Bern Lee Lodi Canaan Troy York Waterloo Carthage Dover Trimbie Romie Misa French City of Athena Hotel Berry Hoover Washington

Weight Basis Is Abandoned for Auto License Fees

COLUMBUS May 6 The Special Joint Tax Committee abandoned weight as the basis for auto license fees and will use horse power instead in five classes. Fees will be 10 15 20 and 25 dollars with trucks up fee expected. The move raises revenue from about 7.5 million to 15 million dollars and adds about 3 million more from trucks.

Columbus U.R Special Joint Tax Committee

Whitlock will filed. hearing set for Thursday 9 a.m.

The will of Diantha Whitlock was filed and a hearing ordered for Thursday at 9 a.m. in the probate court, establishing the case schedule and action pending confirmation.

Diantha Whitlock

Hearing Set in Divorce Case In Athens County

Divorce proceedings of Martin versus Iva Martin were scheduled for a morning hearing before Judge O. t Shows land in Athens County Time Fieas Court.

Martin Iva Martin O. T Athens County Fieas

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