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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1932

Page

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Hundreds Gather at Ohio University Campus Tests

Visitors from 17 counties competed for state scholarship awards in an annual district test held at Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Winners were announced by Prof. Frank B. Dilley with awards to 39 district winners to be presented later in Columbus.

Ohio 1 University Ohio Amnual Alumni Memorial Auditorium B. Dilley Frank B. Diliey IL O'Clock Columbus Woodsfield Mroe County St. Clairsville Elmont County Cambridge Guernsey County Eva Mc Fresh Fenn Rural Morgan County Jilscare Eugeng Allen Roming Byesville High School Vira Willa Gibson Willard Mallal Betle Valles Holton W. Diamond Valley Lucille Haren Lansbury Rural Miabel Octa Mayle Belpre Herbert Barricklow Lodge St. Clairaville David Yash Malta - McConnelaville Deal Boosie Jaldwelh Harry Dean Tave Barnesville Mildred Elizabeth Castello Ellen Eunice Mailer Malta-Mc-Connelsville Anna Cecelia Chute Glouster Margaret Wright Bridgeport Elizabeth Lucille Nash Caldwell Linda Fiizabeih Paget Dean W. Calland Malta McConnelsville Altin Jean Elizabeth Fergue Idwell Bridgeworth Leveda Malta-McConnelsville Dwight Evertrice Whitney Matthew Edmund Francis Hesahara

Expect 12 000 To Cast Votes In Ohio May Primary

Athens County voters prepare for a May primary with 86 county and district candidates across both parties. About 12 900 electors are expected at the polls in Athens County, Ohio. Estimated Republican votes around 4 400 and Democratic votes near 3 500. Candidates spoke at county events, including forums hosted by the League of Women Voters and an ox roast in Glouster drawing large crowds.

Athens County Ohio David Johnson Athens County League of Women Voters Glouster

Washington unrest as Democrats claim House control

Washington watchers report a polarized scene with Democrats boasting control of the House, while lobbyists press lawmakers to follow orders. Grant and Roosevelt loom in national mood as California Garner victory shifts nominating dynamics. A five day workweek plan for government workers faces defeat, threatening mass layoffs and a broader economic experiment.

Will Thinks Hoover's Rate Meat Diet Will Assure Re-Election

Hollywood reportage notes President Hoover attacks Congress and the Senate warning of votes in play. A humorous quip about raw meat advises his electoral strength while campaigning. The piece lists Republican candidates for congress and the two commissioner nominations amid county meetings sponsored by the Athens County League of Women Voters.

Will Hoover Hollywood Congress Senate Court Thomas Jenkins Ronton Dallas Athens County League of Women Voters Emma Morton Clarice Mildred Totman Laffian Kittle Elizabeth Fighes Helen Cor Bernice Wagner

Solons Move To Pass Record Tax Bill After Rebukes

Washington May 7 An arm ed truce ends disputes over a 100,000,000 tax bill with levies touching every adult and many movie bound children. The measure heads to the Senate next week amid amendments. The compromise plan balances the budget via duties on coal petroleum lumber and gasoline and promises substantial immediate expense cuts. Foreign debt payments in 1933 are kept intact. Parliament plans shield the bill from free for all changes and seeks coalition support to force Senate approval of the bill as a whole.

Washington Senate

Senate Backs Navy Buildup to Treaty Limits

Washington May 7 The Senate approved the Hale Bill by 44 to 21 authorizing construction of a larger navy up to the Washington London treaty limits. No funds are provided for ships and economy is favored, but passage signals stronger US naval posture at Geneva if disarmament stalls.

Posses Washington London Senate United States Hale Senate Naval Affairs Committee

Lindbergh ransom case figure Faces $100000 claim

Means Heldas Hunt is held in the District of Columbia jail as federal agents search for the $109,000 Mrs. Edward B. McLean gave him to secure the return of the Lindbergh baby. Evidence suggests a defraud scheme with another $25,000 pursued and attempts to obtain marked money. Authorities scoured Means home in Chevy Chase and questioned associates amid reports of further coercion and pawnings.

Evelyn Waters Mehcan Gaston AL Means Farm Department Duan'e Washutzton Means Tes Gaston BR District of Columbia Justice Qepartent Omees Edward B. Meluean Hin Lindbergh Meansie Chevy Chase Med Garret Metean Sanger Abber W. Fox Mostra Fox View Condon New York Linsbergh Ureter McLean Heroewels

Fined for Intoxication and Assault Sentences

In Albany and Parkersburg unresolved OCR reads that Phillip Rinoades of Athens faced a guilty verdict for possession of intoxicating liquor and was fined and taxed costs. Constables Frank White and B. H. Smith oversaw actions with local officials. Jack Spencer and Charles Haught of Middlebourne pleaded guilty to assault and robbery and received sentences from Judge Baker Maught.

Phillip Rinoades Athens Mapgistrare OG Parkersburg W. Va Jack Spencer Charles Haught Middlebourne Juree Baker Maught

Rough Ohio primary race veers with large vote split

Ingalls and Brown lead as Ohio holds a pivotal election day. An estimated 900000 votes will be cast Tuesday with Republicans around 675000. Cooper and others vie amid split anti saloon league support. Clergy and temperance groups shift backing, while Attorney General and candidates rally across counties in a tight contest.

Puesday Kranklin Heamilton Areenee Ingallsandy Iim American Legion

Sitting Bulls Captor Dead

Crowder died at Walter Reed Hospital after a career spanning from the capture of Sitting Bull to admin of the selective service act in World War I. He was wounded weeks ago in Tavana, moved to the hospital, and burial in Arlington National Cemetery was anticipated.

Ine HW Crowder Walter Feed Sittings Ingin Nee Tavana Walter Reef

Red Cross Distributes Flour To Needy Since Thursday

Athens County Red Cross distributed 3443 sacks of flour to needy residents since Thursday. Miss Pearl French reports two sacks of flour per recipient, with plan to ship more carloads from St. Louis. Trimble Township received 1117 sacks and Dover 1055. Distribution continues using county trucks and volunteers, with further assistance from donors and unemployment services.

Red Cross Athans County Red Cresk Plains Hocking Athens Town Trimble Dover St. Louis Miss French

France Mourns Beloved Pere After Assassination Attempt

Paris reports the death of President Paul Pammeyeine after an auto accident and gunshot during a staged attack. Doctors performed life-saving measures but the president died. Officials say the incident had no political significance and suspect the attacker, Gorgartloff, faces serious charges.

Riited Paris Paul Pammeyeine Prench Republic Beemer Metibera Andre Tardien

30 Quizzed in Toledo Death

In Toledo police questioned thirty people after the murder of Winifred Truterty, 22, whose body was found in Riverside Hospital. Officers believe the attack was carried out by a degenerate group. twelve others are under investigation while eighty have been questioned without leads.

Winifred Truterty Polier Ennil

McLean Nurse and Suspect Seen at El Paso Hotel

An El Paso hotel register shows McLean nurse and alleged kidnaping figure Harry Fleisher recorded together at the same time. Hotels notes indicate Fleisher, sought in a Detroit Purple Gang kidnapping case, may have used aliases. McLean was in El Paso with Mrs. McLean urged there by Means for possible case developments.

Nione Mesaca Paso Texas Pusan del Norte Minas Elizabeth Mely Mra Edward McLean Castor RB Means Apri Mra el Paso Harry Fleisher Detroit Purple Gang Meany Roman Fleisher Devtroit Anoth Cera Rece

Operators Blame Union Over Ohio Mine Strike

Ohio coal operators told a Senate mining subcommittee that a United Mine Workers strike disrupted production and harmed operations after passage of a Davis Bill. William P. Belden of the Eastern Ohio Coal Operators Association said open shop conditions existed before the strike and urged broader action to aid the industry.

Washington Macent Ohio United Mine Workers America Senate Davis Kelly Olin Norra United Mine’ Workers William P. Belden Eastern Ohio Coal Operators Association Belden Iininstry Asa

Clapper Says Some Relatives Really Work in Congress

United Press reports relatives of lawmakers serving as aides or drawing pay, exposing cases of absentee relatives benefiting from congressional employment. The correspondent notes exemptions and attempts to end the practice, citing examples involving members and their spouses or children.

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Blast knocks out power across Cadiz area

In Cadiz area a large electric transformer was dynamited early today destroying power and light for Cadiz and nearby towns. A second transformer near the scene was damaged but kept a share of power on to Harriaville and surrounding coal mines. Ohio National Guard patrols aided, with change of centers noted amid strike disturbances.

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News Index of County Happenings and Local Notes

County residents plan trips along the Ohio River while Washington travels. Pomeroy achieves nine wins over Middlefoft in a 5-3 game. Miners to meet at Thomas Fork as officials present a complete still. Nelsonville High School to graduate 68 students. York Township flour distributed. plans aid for Daily Vacation Bible School at Nelsonville. New water mains recommended for main streets at Gouster. Reds beat T in a ninth inning rally. Chauncey district residents receive government flour. Bhic Devils defeat Jacksonville. Trimble ning Chauncey-Dover commence mant Friday event. Hocking County candidates active as the primary nears. Doz poisoners again in Mulberry district. Fox hunters form a date troupe at Logan. Death in guillotine. Doumer’s assassin faces trial. Ohio dry organizations predict victory in 60 counties. Kidnapped Illinois youth returns. police suspect $10,000 ransom paid.

Nelsonville York Township Giouster Chauncey Bhic Devils Jacksonville Chauncey-Dover Hocking County

Bradley Colt Wins Kentucky Derby Favorite Beaten?

Bradley Colt races to win by five lengths in the Kentucky Derby sweep, with Economis second and Stepenfote third. The event drew a field of 26 on a fast track in good weather. purse totaled 62,576 with winner claiming 2,050.

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Lindbergh Absence Spurs Hopewell Estate Talk

Hopewell nation and headlines recount Colonel Charles Lindbergh’s two week absence from his Hopewell estate. An investigator links the case to the Lindberghs, noting a paid absence and plans for Mrs Lindbergh to stay with her mother in Englewood N J until her husband returns from a mysterious trip.

Hopewell M. da Stu Teatl Charlen A. Lindbergh Pashes Ahacnt Kla- Mario Anne More Lindbergh Hua Lindbergh Dwight Wi. Murray Emglewood

Low Bidders Named Highway Improvements in Southern Ohio

Ohio highway contracts awarded today include Dodge-Hussey Inc of Columbus for 2.215 miles of brick paving on Athens Lexington Road in Trimble and Glouster villages and Trimble Township. Other bids listed for concrete paving and bridge work across Gallia and adjacent townships, with names such as Blanchard, Elimore, and Wallston among bidders.

Oia Columbus Tri Ro. W. Merrell Athens Athend Lexington Road Trimble Glouster Pax Eee Dodge-Hussey, Inc

Ankenbrand Leaves City Schools Board

Fragmented OCR notes indicate Ankenbrand resigns from the City Schools board amid a reshuffle. The document references appointments and possible committees, with unclear names and positions, suggesting a shakeup in district governance.

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