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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1936

Page

2

Labor Leader Spars With Parties On Nomination Plans

As conventions near, Republicans plan a Cleveland Municipal Stadium outdoor ceremony to announce their nominee while Democrats target Franklin Field Philadelphia for President Roosevelt’s renomination. Remaining coverage notes AFL leader Green’s stance and Farley’s farm relief remarks amid tight primary results in South Dakota and California.

Henry P. Fletcher Cleveland Roosevelt Franklin Field Philadelphia William Green American Federation of Labor James A. Farley East West South Dakota Alf M. Landon Kansas Borah Idaho California London John McGroarty Upton Sinclair

Kruschen Salts Ad Promises Health Boosts

An old advertisement urges cutting fat and sweets and eating lean meats fruits and vegetables to gain vitality. It recommends a half teaspoon of Kruschen Salts daily before breakfast for a month, claiming improved health with a money back guarantee if not felt.

Ohio Farm Outlook Among Best in Country

Ohio's farm outlook from the U S Department of Agriculture ranks as one of the best in the nation. State Director of Agriculture Farl Hanefeld voices optimism for the prospective yield despite a severe winter and crops not matching last year.

Ohio Columbus U. S. Department of Agriculture Farl H. Hanefeld

Ohio River Flood Damage Totals $1 412 380 in District

W C De vereaux the nations No 1 flood forecaster reported that the Ohio River flood caused 1412380 in damage in the Gallipolis Ohio to Carrollton Kentucky district. Cincinnati area sustained 550110 in damage while early warnings saved about 1870000 of which 900000 was in Greater Cincinnati. 3225 acres flooded 2089 buildings affected 954610 property losses and 457770 in relief and suspended business costs.

Cincinnati W. C. Devereaux Weather Bureau Ohio River Gallipolis Carrollton U. S. Army District

Crazed Filipino Killed By San Quentin Guard

Eleven inmates were wounded in a San Quentin prison yard stabbing spree by Frank Dangene a crazed Filipino detainee who was killed by guard Charles Rexroad. Rafael Aquila 31 was wounded in the leg as the incident occurred in a crowded shed with about 300 convicts present.

San Quentin Guard San Quentin Calif Frank Dangene Charles Rexroad Dangne Rafael Aquila

Steel Plate Workers Demand Wage Boost

The Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers adopted a resolution calling for a 15 percent wage increase for workers in the sheet and tin plate industry in Canonsburg Pennsylvania. The convention weighed a showdown on pursuing unionization by industry or by craft lines.

Canonsburg Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers

Snowville Sunday School Attendance Up Amid Church Activities

Snowville M E Church reports strong turnout with 28 at Sunday School in the afternoon and 28 at Epworth League on Sunday evening led by Harvey Haning. Bertha Willill Welch is ill and Frank Green made a trip to Columbus. Farmers push planting as weather stays favorable, reducing frost risk from last year.

Snowville Epworth M. E Harlevy Haning Bertha Welch Frank Green Columbus

Tattooed man embodies show off urge, psychiatrist says

Dr. Francis J. Gerty cites tattooing and body art as expressions of display seeking in men. He recalls a 46 year old married patient who had 12 tattoos in 13 years, totaling 29 images including heads, animals, flowers, wings, daggers, stars, a battleship and a horse shoe. He sought an elephant head on the face but could not complete it.

ST. Louis Francis J. Gerty Chicago American Psychiatric Association Today

Poisoned adder found in Montreal hotel grounds

Police guarded a Montreal hotel yesterday after a poisoned black adder was found coiled in its casa. The incident led to a late withdrawal of the guard while authorities investigated the creature and any threat to guests.

Montreal Amall Smith, Schriever Ita Casa

Authorities move to guard morals from American influence

Mainland authorities acted to shield Chinese cultural standards from perceived American influence. A book stall proprietor was fined for displaying risque American magazines, reflecting strict controls on public morality.

Police recover jewels from vault linked to new Dillinger gang

Chicago police recovered jewels valued at $50 000 from a safety deposit vault rented under Isaac Beckman as they hunt four men tied to a self styled new Dillinger gang. Detectives say the cache was not taken in Lima or Dayton robberies.

Chicago Dillinger Sal Corsi Isaac Beckman Doris Lima Dayton Ohio

Ashtabula County Protest Over Beaver Mahoning Canal

A large petition from 3,521 of 4,500 local voters urged the Army Board of Engineers to reject the Beaver Mahoning Canal project. They argued the plan would evict residents, ruin the Port of Ashtabula, wipe out millions of taxable property, and raise taxes statewide.

Washington Ashtabula County Beaver-Mahoning Ohio River Lake Erie Army Board of Engineers Grand River Ashtabula Ohio

Brady Charged With Two Murders and Thefts

Indianapolis report states Al fred Brady confessed the slaying of Edward Lindsey of Piqua Ohio on March 21 and is charged with the slaying of Sergeant Richard Rivers in Indianapolis on April 27. He allegedly robbed two Springfield stores and a Eaton Oh Ohio holdup.

Indianapolis Alfred Brady Roy Pope Edward Lindsey Piqua Brady Sergt Richard Rivers Pope Springfield Lindsey Eaton

Man Survives Fatal Fire After Fuel Pot Explosion

D. D. Canfield, 38, of Tulsa Oklahoma, suffered critical burns when a kerosene lamp fuel pot exploded as he poured fuel into it. He tore off burning clothes and ran more than a mile to a nearby farm for help. doctors gave him about a 50 50 chance of recovery.

D. D. Canfield Tulsa Okla Canfield

Caledonia Last Civil War Veteran James Sharrock Dies

James Sharrock 92, the last Civil War veteran in Caledonia, died yesterday. He had been a prominent local figure and survivor of the conflict's final days.

Marion Caledonia James Sharrock

Bar berton woman wins 10000 in breach of promise suit

Miss Mary Tropha of Barberton C announced a circuit court jury awarded her 10000 damages in a breach of promise case against Thomas Ivansky a petty officer in the U S Navy in Annapolis Maryland.

Annapolis M. D Mary Tropha Barberton Thomas Ivansky U. S. Navy

Doan’s Pills Promoted For Kidney Health

Medical copy claims kidneys contain 15 miles of tubes that purge the blood and warn that frequent bladder issues and swelling can signal trouble. It urges flushing these tubes with Doan’s Pills, a remedy said to have helped millions for over 40 years.

Doan

Goodyear plant gunfire injures six near entrance

Six men were hurt by concrete chips when a single bullet fired during a disturbance near Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Plant No. 2 entrance grazed a sidewalk. Police say a special deputy fired amid pamphlet distribution promoting so called company union. Five injured workers were treated and released. one man, Llewellyn Morgan, 30, was hospitalized.

Akron Akron, O Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Goodyear Industrial Assembly United Rubber Workers of America C. W. Householder S. D. Grindle L. T. Schranz M. B. Williamson H. D. Webb Llewellyn Morgan City Hospital B. D. Ferguson Goodyear Goodyear Police Department Firestone Tire & Rubber Co

FERA Staff Is Cut and Budget Reduced for May

Columbus Ohio federal emergency relief administrator Darton Frost reduced the FERA administrative staff by 100 today and cut the May liquidating budget by 24000. The move leaves 550 staff and a May budget of 65000. Sixty five released workers were in county FERA offices and the rest in Columbus.

Columbus Darton Frost Ohio Federal Emergency Relief FERA

New Teeth In Place With Little Fastest Powder

Advert says Little Fastest powder holds false teeth firmly in place with no slip. Claims gummy taste and comfortable fit, left on plates to prevent wobble. Available in three sizes from the advertiser.

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