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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1932

Page

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Homecoming Week Sparked by Bonfire and Parade at Ohio University

Ohio University gears up for a bustling Homecoming weekend with a large bonfire at Old Athletic Field, a 2 p.m. football game versus Wittenberg Don Peden’s Bobcats, and a float parade along Court Street. Alumni, students, and fraternity groups plan receptions, serenades, and a campus carnival featuring food and dancing, with awards for best floats and decorated homes.

Ohio University Athens Court Street Helen Reynolds Marian Ickes C. M. Gill Charles Woodworth Gordon K. Bush Wittenberg Lutherans Don Peden Bobcats Springfield Eleven Ohio Women's Athletic Association Washington Anapolis University of Cincinnati

Canaanville Considers School Bond for First Grade High School

At a meeting led by Peter fee last night, supporters urged passing the Canaan Township bond to secure a first grade high school. Taxpayers were warned that defeat could deny a local high school and force families to send pupils to other districts. They argued state aid would grow if the school exists and local labor would be partly drawn from the township.

Canaanville Canaan Township Peter Fee Canaan

Rev D H Pugh to Speak at Graham Chapel Twice Weekend

Reverend D H Pugh will address Graham Chapel this Saturday night at 7 30 and Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock in a short series of services.

Rev. Pugh D. H. Pugh Graham Chapel

Parties Hold Local Political Meetings in Athens Tonight

Democratic and Republican groups gather in Athens with county and precinct committees meeting at City Hall and Courthouse. Republicans reported over 450 attendees last night at Hollister and Greens Run with Major Johnson and E C Woodworth speaking. Tonight events include Townhouse Mineral, New Marshfield School, Torch, Hockingport, Coolville, and Lottridge School gatherings.

Athens City Hollister Greens Run Major & M Johnson E. C. Woodworth Ralles Mineral New Marshfield S H. Bing Major Johnson Woodworth Torch Hockingport Coolville Lottridge School

Officials Must Stick by Guns in Ohio Precincts

Ohio Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown orders precinct officials to remain on duty until a final county report is filed after the election. The Athens County Board of Elections receives the directive as officials prepare for absentee and early voting through the weekend with extended hours.

Clarence J. Brown Brown Athens County Board of Elections Ohio Board of Elections

Juniors to Vote in Logan High School Election

Logan juniors will hold a school election Tuesday with sample ballots for national state district and county tickets. Booths will be set up and Civics class students will supervise counting. returns posted after polls close.

Logan Polla Logan Junior High Howard E. Kirk Civica

Logan church services outline Armistice Day events

Loren Peters son of the Rev and Mrs B C Peters speaks at United Brethren Church on Our International Entanglements. Rev W N Shank delivers The Shepherd Psalm at Methodist Episcopal Church morning. American Legion and Auxiliary guests at evening. First Presbyterian observes communion in morning with Rev H L Geddes and Armistice Day sermon in the evening.

Logan Loren Peters BC Peters United Brethern Church W. N. Shank American Legion and Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church H. L. Geddes

Mrs Carsey Dies at Home Near Richland Avenue

Mary E. Carsey, 47, wife of Raymond Carsey, died at her home near Richland Avenue at 8:45 this morning. She leaves a daughter Faye Bolen Selby and brothers George Perry Frank Perry of Athens and William Perry of Luh rig, with Charles Perry preceding her in death. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM at the home.

Mary E. Carsey Raymond Carsey Richland Avenue Mra Faye Bolen Selby George Perry Frank Perry Athens William Perry Luhrig Charles Perry

Lou Henry Hoover Sends Her Regards

Mrs. Herbert Hoover, during a visit to Athens, received cookies and a bouquet from Athens Girl Scouts. She mailed a gracious note on her calling card thanking the scouts, likely to be framed at the Athens Girl Scout Headquarters.

Herbert Hoover Athens Athens Scout Council White House

Union man wounded in knife attack. assailant jailed

Robert Mulpas, 30, of Union, suffered serious upper abdomen wounds and other injuries after a Thursday altercation with Elmer West, 23, also of Union. West was arrested and is held in Athens County Jail. Mulpas underwent surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital and is not yet said to be out of danger.

Robert Mulpas Union Arms Elmer West Alsa West Athens County Mulpas Millipas Raymond Edison Carsey

Coal Shipments Seen Reaching New High on Great Lakes

Cleveland, Nov 4. Coal shipments up the Great Lakes are expected to set a new seasonal high this week, with more than 1,100,000 tons forecast for the seven days ending next Monday at 7 a.m. Ore & Coal Exchange manager H. M. Griggs estimates cargo fuel shipments to the lakes at about 23 million tons this year, compared with 39 million tons last year.

Cleveland Great Lakes Ore & Coal Exchange H. M. Griggs Ore & Coil Exchange

Aged Woman Dies in Logan from Heart Attack

Katherine Ann Moriarity aged 77 unmarried died at her West Front Street home at 6 40 Wednesday of a heart attack. She had attended a St John Catholic Church women meeting the night before. Survived by three brothers William Moriarity Logan Dennis Columbus and Edward Memphis Tenn. Funeral at St John Catholic Church Saturday at 9 with Rev James T Nevin. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Katherine Ann Moriarity West Front Street Women of St. John Catholic Church Wiliam Moriarity Dennis Columbus Edward Memphis Tenn James T. Nevin Oak Grove Cemetery

Ohio Chamber opposes constitutional convention plan

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce stated opposition to a proposed constitutional convention on the November ballots. It cited the convention's expense, the availability of other amendment methods, and the ease of making changes through section by section amendments, backed by the Ohio Farm Federation and the State Grange.

Columbus Ohio Chamber of Commerce Ohio Farm Federation State Grange

Athens man arrested for intoxication after late Thursday stop

Burt Carsaden of Athens was arrested by Athens police on a charge of intoxication. He will be arraigned before Mayor Robert Wood tonight.

Burt Carsaden Athens Robert Wood

Voters Meeting Discusses National Issues At Athens High

Three speakers at a league of women voters gathering at Athens High School Auditorium addressed national concerns. Prof Gordon Hayes for Democrats urged more government control of business and social safety programs while Mrs Maud Powell for the League endorsed Norman Thomas. Thomas H. Clarke for Republicans argued Liberal independence hurts progress and contrasted Hoover's policy with earlier actions.

League of Women Voters Athens High School Gordon Hayes Ohio State University Maud Powell Ohio State League For Independent Political Action Thomas H. Clarke Columbus H. Bing Democrats

Mrs Anttie Antie Dies After Weeklong Illness

Mrs G L Antle died Thursday morning at her Trimble home after a weeklong illness. She leaves her mother Mrs Liza Faires of Glouster and five brothers in Zanesville and Glouster, plus many children and in laws in Columbus Trimble Glouster Hurley New Mexico and Long View. Funeral services are 2 PM Saturday at the Trimble Methodist Church with burial at Maplewood Cemetery in Glouster.

G. L. Antle Trimbie Jms Liza Faires Giouster Herb Paires Ed Faires Zanesville Charien Faires Glouster John Faires New Leginton Will Faires Mildred Antie G. B. Thomas John Antie Ralph Antie George Antie Arthur Antie Howard Antie Columbus Janae Vaughn Squire Brown Trimble Nora Frasier Hurley New Mexico EL EB. Eddy Long View Wash Methodist Church Maplewood Cemetery

Soft Ball Finals Set in Athens County League

The Athens County softball finals start Saturday with Carbondale vs Stewart High at 8 30 a m at the field east of Ohio University stadium. Jacksonville Trimble awaits the Stewart Carbondale winner for a 9 a m semifinal follow up.

Athena County Athens Carbondale Stewart Ohio University Ray Hart Jacksonville-Trimble High School Stewart-Carbondale

Insull Arrested in Athens on U S Extradition Warrant

Samuel Insull, fugitive Chicago utilities magnate, was arrested today in Athens by police on an extradition warrant issued by the president of the appeals court. He faces embezzlement charges in the United States, with the appeal court to decide retroactivity of the treaty.

Athens Greece Samuel Insull Chicago

Dark Secrets Of Kitchen Lorexposed A Cooking School Here

Mrs Campbell demonstrates third group of recipes at Mes senger Cooking School session. She shows dishes that look like a mammoth turtle and a red crabapple reveal a hardboiled egg, using simple coloring and hedge leaves. Tips on leftovers, menu balance, and browning guidance are provided.

Ruth Campbell Messenger Cooking School Campbelly

Four Illinois Officers Arrested in Kentucky Liquor Find

Four Illinois officers arrived in Paducah Kentucky to return Floyd Fulbright 42 on bank robbery and kidnapping charges. A car search revealed two quarts whisky and 27 quarts beer. Deputy Thomas F Kennedy of Lake County left during the search and did not return.

Paducah Lake County Ilinois Oslinois Kentucky Floyd Fulbright Leater Tiffany Delia Thomas F. Kennedy Thinela

Hocking Vine Idle Due to Miner Strike at Mocking Mine

Nelsonville reports Mocking Mining Company at Mocking in Easex district idle for a second day following a miners strike. About 201 workers affected as union committee and governor's referee J H W Pritchard confer on grievances including non recognition, payment by check, and cost issues. Mine No 2 of Ohio Collieries at Dry Dock began dumping coal with roughly 75 men on site.

Nelsonville Mocking Mining Company Mocking J. H W. Pritchard Ohio Collieries Company

Rules In Red Cross Contest Announced by Athens Chapter

Members of the window display committee announced contest rules for the Red Cross drive in Athens County. Entries open to merchants with windows decorated by Tuesday 4:00 am and judged for originality and display ingenuity with a plaque to the winner presented by the Athens Retail Merchants Association.

American Red Cross Athens County Franz Woodworth Howard Bobo BE. F. Sell Cornell RK. P. Imes Athens Retail Merchants Association Athena Red Cross Athens American Red Crown

Deficit Debate Flares In Ohio Governor Race

Major party candidates David B. Ingalls and Governor George White faced off in Cleveland over state finances. Ingalls warned of a deficit exceeding 5 million by year end and proposed a GOP led administration curb public spending. White denied any deficit and highlighted reduced expenditures as he campaigns for re election. The Cuyahoga County Cleveland showdown continued the economy debate.

Columbus David 8. Ingalls George White Cuyahoga County Cleveland

Innocent Victim Boxer Linked to Akron Hold Up

Bantamweight boxer Lewia Babe Triscaro admitted receiving 12 dollars for driving several men to Cleveland after a Sunday night hold up. Detective Chief Eddie McDonnell said Triscaro was released on 2000 dollar bond and claimed he was an innocent victim of circumstances. Police believed he had no part in the robbery at the Lakeview Inn though he entered before the crime was finished.

Akron Lewia Babe” Triscaro Cleveland Eddie McDonnell Triscaro McDonnell Joe Murgida Pete Kerney the Lakeview Inc

Woman Poison Candy in Jealous Plot at Leeds

Hertha Barnes, a widow, is recovering after poison given in candy by her jealous sweetheart Benjamin T. Randolph of St. Louis. Randolph died after eating poisoned candy he offered. detectives call the case attempted murder and suicide.

Cleveland Hertha Barnes Benjamin T. Randolph Louie Harness Randolph St. Louis

Hoover Heads Coast to Coast Campaign Stop in Gary

A vociferous Gary crowd greets President Hoover on his special train. Police and troops clear a path as Hoovers remarks on tariffs and farm relief clash with cheers from a packed Gateway Plaza. He likens current peril to Civil War years and urges voters to rally to his cause at the polls.

Hoover Gary Ind Mra Pla Gateway Plaza Maines Iowa Springs Abraham Lincoln Springfield

Roosevelt supporters rally as Hoover tours Midwest

News from New York and the Midwest covers Franklin D. Roosevelt’s campaign activities with Owen D. Young and speakers at the Metropolitan Opera House. President Hoover tours the Middle West en route to St Louis and St Paul with a California stop planned for Tuesday near Palo Alto.

Young Hoover Roosevelt Garner Ilinois Wisconsin Madison Wis California St. Paw Omaha Neb United Press Denver Ogden Utah Salt Lake City St. Paul Palo Alto Calif

Reversed verdict in Athena County slander case

A guilty verdict for Emma Trine in a criminal slander case was reversed by the Athena County Court of Appeals. The court held the trial court erred in admitting a state's witness deposition and remanded for further proceedings. An unrelated divorce suit in Common Pleas Court alleges neglect of duty by Josephine Johnston toward William Johnston and seeks custody and support for their five year old daughter.

Emma Trine Athens County Common Pleas Court Court of Appeals Athena County Ena M. Nelaon Josephine Johnston William Johnston

Diary Provides Clues In Lake Erie Death Identification

The body of a Cleveland woman identified as Mrs. Ethel Russ, 31, was recovered from Lake Erie near Erie. Coroner G Strobie said a diary found on the body, dated August 27, indicated a plan to jump into the lake, and a verdict of death by own action was rendered.

Cleveland Nay Lake Erie Erie Ethel Russ G. Strobie Stroble

Leaders Meet Monday Be Renewed Then

Logan November 4 Scout Leaders Training Course to be held Monday evening at the American Legion Hall with Logan schools Supt G E Carr presenting dangers and pitfalls of boys. Charlies Goslin Lancaster Eagle Scout to demonstrate first aid and map work. Course by Central Ohio Area Council Boy Scouts with participants Braddock Crothers Kirk Anthony Coulter Haas Campbell and Allen.

Logan Neat Veasion American Legion Halil G E. Carr Charlies Goslin Lancaster Eagle Seout Court of Honore Central Ohio Area Council The Boy Scouts

Former Dunbar Man Dies at Springfield

Marietta Navy J Root of Springfield dies at home after long illness in Springfield hospital. He leaves a widow and one son, and is survived by 4 nephews including Mrs. Walter H Marietta. Root led the H G Reed Company and was a prominent banker and trustee of Wooster College in his home city.

Marietta Navy J. Root Springfield Washington Walter H Root Long Havren H. G. Reet Company Woitene's College

Five Athens motorists fined on illegal sink charges

Athens police red tagged five motorists and three other cars for an alleged illegal sink. The offenders named are Robert Hes Ben noerg Bazet Murad Edwin Rowen and Charles Cornweil.

Athens Robert Hes Ben Noerg Bazet Murad Edwin Rowen Charles Cornweil

Truck Driver Fined and Local Court Entries Briefly Summarized

John Crace of Oak Hill was fined 10 ast costs by Magistrate C H for recklessly operating his truck after pleading guilty. Athene County Traffic Officer John Ferry arrested him on Richland Avenue Thursday. William Davis of Chauncey pleaded guilty to a failure to provide charge filed by his wife Thelma and was ordered to pay monthly child support. Preliminary hearing set for Clarence Sainter. Trimble, who pleaded not guilty to a statutory charge, Geraldine Bobo of Lodi Township was set for November 1.

John Crace Oak Hill C. H Athene County John Ferry Richland Avenue William Davis Chauncey Thelma Clarence Sainter Trimble Geraldine Bobo Lodi

Prison Fire Reported at Montreal Penitentiary

A fire broke out today at the St. Vincent De Paul Penitentiary near Montreal. Early reports indicated an undetermined number of convicts and guards perished in the blaze.

Montreal St. Vincent de Paul

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