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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1936

Page

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Fragmentary OCR Note Mentioning Names and Dates

A partial OCR excerpt mentions numbers and names with unclear context. It appears to reference a sequence or list related to Ses and Telp, with an amount eight dollars and a month indicated as May.

PresidentsRoosevelt urged to back stream purification bills

Ohio River Valley governors and lawmakers press for federal action on state compacts to fight river pollution. Officials warn health is menaced by contaminated streams as they seek White House access to advance bills by Barkley Vinson Hollister and McNutt.

Washington Roosevelt Ohio River Valley Martin L. Davey Kio Paul V. McNutt Inana McNutt White House Congress Ohio Indiana Kentucky West Virginia House Committee of Agriculture Davey Cincinnati

Chain Store Bill Passed in Congress

Both houses approved federal regulation of chain store methods. The House passed the Patman anti chain store price discrimination bill and sent it to the Senate where a Robinson sponsored measure had already passed. Differences will be settled in conference. The bill bans quantity discounts and eliminates secret rebates and brokerage fees.

Washington Congress House Patman Senan Joseph T. Robinson Ark

Amateur aviator dies in Findlay crash

Frank E Ball 47 35 treasurer Ball Mason Fruit Jar Co Muncie Ind an amateur aviation enthusiast was killed when his plane crashed near Findlay airport and caught fire late Thursday Witnesses said the plane circled the field then suddenly a wing collapsed tearing the craft about 300 feet to the earth near the runway amplifying the tragedy with a fiery end

Findlay Frank E. Ball Ball-Mason Fruit Jar Co Muncie Ind

Trio Confesses to Rutland Robbery and Fire

Three men Charles Meyers Martin Rupe and David Reese confessed to robbing and burning the Steiner Restaurant in Rutland early May 22. Meyers and Reese were arrested May 22 and Rupe had been jailed since the crash. Authorities say arson and breaking and entering charges will be filed and a third count possible. A small amount of money cigarets and a gun were stolen.

Pomeroy Charles Meyers Rutland Martin Rupe David Reese Meigs County Steiner Meyers Reese Rupe Meigs Hank Young C. C. Carson New York Central Railroad Police Robert Dell Roscoe C. Fowler Young Dell

Solons Recess Until June 15 Bills Tied Up

Columbus dispatch notes the Senate passed a stopgap relief bill but recesses again leaving relief and unemployment insur ance measures unresolved. Return to work is planned for the week of June 15 to craft a permanent six month relief bill and finalize unemployment insurance before June 17. Also Jerusalem students petitioned for a Jewish legion to preserve order amid Arab rioting.

Solons Bills Columbus U.P Senate Senate Research Committee House Finance Anme

Seek Vote on Four Year Terms in Ohio Referendum

Columbus reports petitions seeking a referendum on the Gilbert Act to extend county official terms to four years. To place the measure on the November ballot, 131,222 valid signatures must be filed with the secretary of state by July 4. The law would take effect July 7 unless suspended by the referendum.

Columbus U.P George &. Myers

Dionne quintuplets enter third year with fortune secured

Dionne quintuplets turn three as Dafoe Nursery marks their second birthday. Provincial guardian David Croll announces the family fund now guarantees income for life, with total capital near half a million dollars and annual income surpassing twenty dollars. The fund supports the quintuplets and siblings, ensuring long term financial security.

Callander Dionne Dafoe Dafoe Hospital David Croll Quinte’t Oliva Dionne Dionpe

Blame Legion for Fire That Razed Coughlin Shrine

Detroit prosecutors link the Black Legion to the Shrine of the Little Flower arson as five investigations tie the group to related kidnappings bombings and killings. authorities scrutinize the Legionnaires women auxiliary while questioning 45 wives of members.

Legion Coughlin Shrine Detroit Charles E. Coughlin Duncan C. McCrea Black Legion McCrea Coughlin Wayne County Royal Oak Father Coughlin John A. Hoffman Legion's Women's Auxiliary

Landon Names Hamilton to Nominate for President

Gov. Alf M. Landon announced that John D. M. Hamilton will give the speech placing the Kansan in nomination at the Republican national convention in Cleveland. Landon offered no statement on the announcement or eastern opposition and noted a Fraziers Hunt illustration on page 4.

Topeka Kans U.P Alf M. Landon John 1D. M. Hamilton Cleveland Landon Hamilton Republican Party William F Borah GOP Borah Kansas

Chauncey Man Denies Charge In Liquor Sale

Chauncey man Chauncey pleaded not guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court to selling illegal untaxed intoxicating liquor. He was released on a $500 bond awaiting trial after Deputy Sheriff Karl Gardner brought him to court following information filed by Prosecuting Attorney Harold Rose.

Raymond Robinson Chauncey Athens County

Chalked tires ease with officer invention

Athens traffic patrolman Carman Church devised a device to extend chalk markings on car tires. By combining two metal clasps and a broom handle, he created an extension that prevents chalk dust from dirtying uniforms and speeds the marking process.

Athens Carman Church

Coal Dealers Condemnation Sparks Ohio Conference Action

Ohio Coal Conference, Inc. adopted resolutions condemning sponsorship of consumer coops by religious groups as unethical. They also denounced railroad surcharges on bituminous coal as oppressive, and warned that if surcharges persist until June 30 retailers may shift to trucking coal directly from mines to yards. A third resolution cited a $100,000 shortfall in workmen's compensation fund payments and deemed current rates excessive compared with similar classifications.

Columbus Ohio Coal Conference, Inc Ohio Coal

4H Club Specialists to Lead June Conference Talks

Leaders of 4-H Club food and clothing advisers will gather at the Athens County Agricultural Office on Wednesday June 3 to hear Ohio State University Extension specialists Alma Garvin Mia Doria Heinzelman and Rows Wright outline discussions on 4-H food and clothing projects.

Athens County Rows Wright County Tony Mias Alma Garvin Mia Doria Heinzelman Ohio State University Extension Department

Memorial Day Holiday Observance Noted in District

Memorial Day will be celebrated Saturday May 30 with parades grave decoration and programs in all sections of the district. Stores will be closed all day Saturday but open until 9 PM Friday night.

Ann Harding flees to Canada to escape custody fight

Roosevelts Field New York to Montreal where Ann Harding and her year old daughter arrived after a secret flight with an attorney. Harry Bannister, her divorced husband and fellow actor, had pursued action claiming she was evading U.S. jurisdiction. The couple had fought over custody since 1934 with Harding gaining full custody in later court orders.

Ann Harding Montreal Miss Harding Bannister Misa Harding Amer-Can Reno

Senate Finance Committee Advances Compromise Tax Bill

Washington officials report the Senate Finance Committee voted to report a compromise tax bill. It includes a one percent increase in income surtaxes for brackets from six thousand to fifty thousand dollars, with informal discussion on expanding surtaxes to lower brackets to boost revenue. The plan keeps a flat 18 percent corporate levy and preserves existing capital stock and excess profits taxes.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Roosevelt John N. Garner Congress

Mine Workers Refuse AFL Dissolution Demand

Washington The United Mine Workers of America, the country’s most powerful single union, defied the executive council of the American Federation of Labor which asked it to dissolve the committee for industrial organization, of which it is a leading member.

Washington U.P United Mine Workers of America Executive Council The American Federation of Labor Committee For Industrial Organzation

Argentina Demands League Session Over Ethiopia Annexation

GENEVA Argentina today demanded an extraordinary session of the League of Nations assembly to consider Italy s outright annexation of Ethiopia a league member and threat to collective security.

Geneva U.P Argentina League of Nations Assembly Italy Ethiopia League

One Dead Two Hurt in Hunt for Fugitive

Angola Louisiana reports three dead and two wounded in a fugitive manhunt. Wilfred Lindsly, 23, sought after alleged stabbing of Mrs. Nelson Himel, was pursued by posse. A farm youth Willie Wade was killed by willing guards. two guards Tom Fraitt and Charles McCory were accidentally shot.

Angola Himel Willie Wade Tun Tom Fraitt Charles McCory

Fletcher Says Hoover Will Attend Convention

Washington United Press reports Henry P Fletcher chairman of the Republican National Committee says former President Herbert Hoover will attend the national convention in Cleveland. Fletcher said an invitation had been extended and accepted.

Washington U.P Henry P Fletcher Republican National Committee Herbert Hoover Cleveland Fletcher

Southern Girl's Idea Sparks National Memorial Day

A Virginia girl inspired memorials for Civil War dead, leading to nationwide observances. May 30 became Memorial Day with ceremonies at Oakwood and Hollywood cemeteries, honored by General Logan and the GAR. States varied the date, with many observing the 30th while others kept earlier or later dates.

Oakwood Cemetery Stonewall Jackson Hollywood Cemetery

Government interference hurts steel industry leaders say

New York executives at the American Iron and Steel Institute convention warned that government interference threatens a business revival. Leaders such as Myron C. Taylor and William A. Irwin of United States Steel, Eugene G. Grace of Bethlehem Steel, and E. T. Weir of National Steel argued regulation and taxes retard recovery. Labor unrest loomed as AFL head William Green cited job gains amid rising production.

New York Comepanies American Iron & Steel Institute Myron C. Taylor William A. Irwin United States Steel Corporation Eugene G. Grace Bethlehem Steel Corporation The Iron and Steel Institute E. T. Weir National Steel Corporation T. M. Girdler Republic Steel Corporation Roosevelt Weir Weirton NRA Steel Tayior Grace Bethlehem Irvin United States Steel

Scout Rally Brings Athens Troops Victory at High School

About 100 Boy Scouts from nine troops in the Hock-Fucking District including Athena County gathered for Athens High School Gymnasium. Athens led the troop contest in games and stunts showcasing scouting methods. The event previews the Fourth Annual Boy Scout Circus set for Parkersburg West Virginia on Thursday June 20. Roy Rouch and Paul W Hanel, area organizers, led the rally and presented film clips on the Roy Scout Careuse and the Goodyear hangar construction in Akron.

Hock- Fucking Athena County Athens High School Troops of Athens Parkersburg W Va Alee Goodyear Akron Roy Rouch Kacotaga Paul W Hanedel

Paroles Granted To Inmates Of Pen

Ohio State parole board granted paroles to four inmates of the Ohio Penitentiary. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text but include Raymond Jarvis and Walter Boyd. Some inmates to be sent to West Virginia after specified dates.

Columbus State Parole Board Ohio Penitentiary Meizu CO. O Eckels Raymond Jarvis Ieeling Funmca West Virginia Gallia Feh Walter Boyd Mane Slaughter Virginia

Flags to Be Placed by Sons of Legion in Aspen

The large American flag to decorate Court Bluff in Aspen on Memorial Day will be placed by the Sons of the Legion. Legionnaires decided a few weeks ago to pay the cost of the flags and begin work Saturday at six o clock in the morning, marking the first time for the group to carry out the task.

Court Bf Aspen

Columbus to State on relief fund for four counties

The State relief commission approves an integrated fire fund for four counties. The report cites allocations to Athwas and May totaling $0000 in aid. Official details and breakdowns follow in the later pages.

Columburs State Relief Commission Integrated Fire Funde Giants Atiwas

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