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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1932

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Democrats Sweep Ohio State Offices in 1932 Election

In Columbus on November 10, 1932, Democrats won most state offices. John W. Bricker, Harry Day and Joseph T. Tracy led GOP losses for attorney general, state treasurer, and state auditor, with Bricker narrowly ahead. Judges Matthias and Jones retained Supreme Court seats. Roosevelt and White achieved large Democratic wins. Bulkley defeated Bettman for U.S. Senator.

Columbus U.R John W. Bricker Harry Day Fremont Joseph T. Tracy Bricker Herbert

Red Cross Roll Call Fails to Reach Quota

Miss Pearl French reports the Red Cross Roll Call ends Saturday with half the quota unmet. Volunteers have aided flour distribution and sewing since last May, with 90,000 sacks of flour and 31,000 yards of material supplied locally.

Red Cross Miss Pearl French Miss French National Red Cross Athens National Bank Bank of Athens Hotel Berry

Contempt Upheld Over War Insurance Share in Canton

Ohio Supreme Court affirms Stark County Court of Appeals contempt judgment against Carl A. Derland of Canton for failing to pay his three sisters one quarter of $10,000 World War I insurance proceeds issued to his brother Ralph Dorland who died March 15, 1923.

Columbus UPA Carl A. Derland Canton Stark County Court of Appeals Ohio Supreme Court Derland Ralph Dorland

Ohio League of Women Voters Holds Annual Convention

Columbus Ohio November 10 opening of the Ohio League of Women Voters annual convention with attendees reported.

Columbus Ohio League of Women Voters

Wagered coal to be shipped by air after election win

Secretary Slemp must ship a ton of coal by air from Camden to Washington as part of an election wager with John F. Costello. The coal and air shipment were stipulated after Governor Roosevelt won the election. The coal is to be flown from Camden Airport on Friday.

Washington Bascom Semp Coolidge Camden W. Ds Roosevelt Slemp John F. Costello District of Columbia

Britain Expected to Seek War Debt Talks with Washington

London reports forecast immediate government moves to open negotiations with the United States on war debt. Britain would seek postponement of about 100 million dollars due December 15 while arguing terms should be altered due to European conditions and Lausanne reparations changes.

London U.P Hbritain United States Washington Daily Mail Europe Lausanne Germany

Centra Cuba Devastated by Tropical Hurricane

Tropical hurricane hit Centra Cuba affecting about 200 miles of sugar districts. It demolished houses sugar mills crops and trees. Deaths stood at 18 with up to 100 injured. District cut off from communication and feared higher casualties. Storm moved seaward toward Bahamas and possibly toward U S coast. shipping warned.

Havana Cuba U.2 Centra Bahamas United States

Alienists to Examine Downing in Murder Case

Judge Henry L. Scarlett appointed four alienists to assess John "Red" Downing in his cell at county jail. They will evaluate his mental condition to determine his defense for the murder trial of Mrs. Marie Bonzo, wife of Daniel J. Bonzo, chief record clerk at Ohio Penitentiary. Trial set for next Wednesday.

Columbus Henry L. Scarlett John Red) Downing Marie Bonzo Daniel J. Bonzo Ohio Penitentiary Robert C. Tarbell E. E. Gaver Downing County Jalil

Mining District Vote Signals United Backing In County

Ath ens County voters in Tuesday’s mining districts showed strong unity against state and county officers tied to a year of strike controversy. Roosevelt carried county support while Hoover faded. Stratton won in Nelsonville as Wingett’s bid for re election fell short. New officials include Ruth Burdette clerk of courts Charles Stratton sheriff Fred Kittie commissioner.

Athens County Stratton Nelsonville Wingett Athens Thompson Major S. M. Johnson J. W. Wilson Emmett Carpenter G. D. Gorham John Bolin

Taft Estate Valued Over Twelve Million in Probate Inventory

The estate of the late Anna Linton Taft was valued at 12 274 466 42 after deductions in Cincinnati Probate Court. Inheritance tax of 444 408 68 will be paid by the estate with daughters Jane Taft Ingalls and Louise Taft Semple each bearing half. Mrs Ingalls is mother of David S Ingalls the defeated Ohio governor candidate.

Cincinnati U.R Anna Linton Taft Jane Taft Ingalls Louise Taft Semple

Kentucky Changes mous Vote Tuesday

FRANKFORT Ky Nov 10 President Hoover who carried Kentucky in 1928 by 175000 over Alfred E Smith today had lost the state to Franklin D Roosevelt by a figure that may exceed 175000 The count from 2301 of 4154 precincts showed Roosevelt 305026 Hoover 193265 Roosevelt also carried into office Senator Alben W Barkley and the full slate of the nine Democratic Congressmen all of whom were elected at large.

Edward Matthias van Wert Thomas A. Jones Jackson Supreme Court Franklin D Roosevelt George White Roosevelt Ohio Hoover Woodrow Wilson White David 8. Ingalls Frankfort U.P Kentucky Alfred E. Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt Alben W. Barkley

Lily Pons Guests Oberlin College At Finney Chapel

Mlle Lily Pons, renowned Metropolitan Opera soprano, attended a reception hosted by Oberlin College faculty and students after her concert in Finney Chapel before about 1 800 people last night in Oberlin Ohio.

Oberlin Lily Pons Metropolitan Opera Company Oberlin College Finney Chapel

Hoover Resting at Palo Alto Home After Victory

President Hoover spends quiet days at his Palo Alto residence after defeat. He accepts lighter duties post election, expresses relief at ending uncertainty, and plans to return to private life while urging a smooth transition of power to President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Henry F. Misselwite United Press Hoover Palo Alto Cal U.P Letaure Franklin D Roosevelt

Tedrow Trial Opens in Manslaughter Case Near Lubrig

The trial of Cash Tedrow, a Lubrig miner, for manslaughter in the September death of Boyd Vincent opened in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Jury selection ongoing, testimony expected Friday morning. Tedrow reportedly admitted to confronting officers and Vincent had threatened him.

Cash Tedrow Lubrig Boyd Vincent Athens County Common Pleas Court Tedrow Athens County Grand Jury Vincent Luhrig

Armistice Day Observance Planned in Athens

Athens streets celebrate Armistice Day with no general observance. Flags on Court Street and a citizen display urged. Banks closed and schools dismissed. Athens High to end early. grade schools dismissed at 2 PM. American Legion Drum Corps to Jackson for celebration. parade dance and card party planned. Ohio State cheerleader Musaman to be deposed after Nov 14 for damage to Pomerene Hall steps worth 25 dollars.

Athens Court Street American Legion Athens County Athens High School Jackson Columbus Lewis H. Musaman Worthington Ohio State University Pomerene Hall Ohio State

Donie Bush Named Cincinnati Reds Manager for 1933

Owen Joseph Donie Bush of Indianapolis signed to manage the Cincinnati Reds for 1933. At 44 he becomes the club’s twenty first manager after Cincinnati finished last in 1931 and 1932. Sidney Weil, owner, awarded a one year contract after Dan Howley’s three season tenure.

Cincinnati Owen Joseph Donie” Bush Indianapolis Cincinnati Reds Bush Dan Howley Reds Sidney Weil Provident

Bitter beer clash hovers over short Congress session

The dry and wet factions mobilize as new Congress convenes to decide whether beer will be legalized this winter or next year. Dry leaders back lame duck blocks to curb reform while wet Democrats push immediate Volstead Act modification, signaling a sharp, protracted struggle.

Congress Mevta

Hold Husband Slayer Mrs Emma Smith of Lodi Township

An indictment for manslaughter will be sought against Mrs Emma B Smith 24 year old widow of John L Smith who admits shooting Tuesday at their home on Dutch Ridge in Lodi Township Officials say She requested a preliminary hearing at arraignment before Magistrate C H Porter but withdrew when allowed to post $1000 bond for appearance before the grand jury She returned home with her two small children after bond was furnished

Emma B. Smith John L. Smith Dutch Ridge Lodi

Plans for Every Pupil Test in Athens Schools

Plans are being made for a tent to be conducted in Athens schools as part of the statewide testing program sponsored by the State Department of Education. First tests will be given from December 7 to December 9. The test has been sponsored for the past three years. The test used is known as Every Pupil Test.

Athens State Department of Education

Returns Show Congress will Be Democratic

New York November 10 Latent congressional returns establish the Democratic victory Tuesday as an almost unprecedented triumph. Democrats won 31 Senate seats, Republicans won 6 and a short term contest in Colorado is in doubt. Of the Democratic winners 1 were wets, 6 were dry, and 6 not classified. Two Republicans were wet. Incomplete House returns indicated election of 98 Democrats and 1 Republican leaving 41 seats in doubt. The Senate line up for the Seventy third Congress shows Democrats 30? Republicans 4? Farmer Labor 1.

New York Senate Republicana Colorado Farmer Labor Parmer Labor

Athens High Reboot Votes Split Between Parties

In a Tuesday morning trial election with about two to one favoring Republicans, Athens High School area voters backed GOP candidates for most offices. Key results included Herbert Moorer 498 over Roosevelt 263. Ingalls 820 over White 244. Wingett winning sheriff by 101 votes. numerous down ballot races listed with varying margins. a high school veteran area elected Marshall as chief justice. a judicial ballot with Stephenson 347 Geiger 447 and other names. 464 votes opposed amendment while 279 supported it.

Athens High Herbert Moorer Roosevelts Ingalls White Wingett Lee Palmer Charles Bawyer Leutenant Braden Myere Tracy Butler Day Ferguson Bricker Gorham MG Young Wilson Dpruse Surveyor Jones Hunter Marshall Supreme Court Weygandt Stephenson Geiger Henderson Zimmerman Matthias Hubbell Maaric Court of Appeals Johnson Cross

Martzolff Circle to Hold Evening Meeting Tonight

The Martzolff Circle will hold a council meeting tonight at seven o'clock. Members are asked to bring fruit for delivery to the White Cross Hospital.

Martzolff Cince White Croce Hospital

Farm Relief Plan Aims At Subsidy Through Output Limits

Roosevelt approves a Voluntary Domestic Allotment Plan to stabilize farm prices by taxing exportable surpluses and requiring farmers to limit production. The scheme would fund subsidies to farmers via an excise tax on certain products, with $400 million collected annually and distributed through state and local channels.

Franklin D. Roosevelt United Press

Pennsylvania Highway War Halts Cross-State Truck Traffic

A dispute erupts as Pennsylvania requires out-of-state motor trucks to buy a state tag. The move blocks main highways and risks vast perishable goods. New Jersey and Maryland follow suit as patrols check credentials of truck drivers.

Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland

Blood on Geneva streets sparks deadly clash

Geneva hosts world peace talks was sealed by troops after Socialist and Anti Socialist factions clashed killing at least 11 and wounding 6. Demonstrators attacked a Plain Palais meeting tearing cobblestones and hijacking rifles before troops opened fire with machine guns.

Geneva Geneve Anti-Sociatista Plain Palais

Winner in Doubt Election Bet Made on Campus

In Columbus Ohio on Election Day hot bets caused a campus stunt as Howard C Coudrey of Cleveland wheeled Guy C Herneh of Ashland around the oval in a cold rain. Herneh had backed Roosevelt while Coudrey supported Hoover.

Columbus Ohiotate University Howard C. Coudrey Cleveland Hoover Guy C Herneh Ashland Oval Guy Roosevelt

Social Lions Battle For Political Post

Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney heir to a $100000000 fortune ran for Congress in the First New York District. He was defeated by incumbent Robert L. Bacon after a strenuous campaign that split wealthy Long Island society and saw Whitney’s wife canvass doors to door.

Mineola L. 1 Cornelius Vanderbilt Jenny) Whitney New York Long Island New York City Whitney Robert L. Bacon Bacon

Meteor Show Expect Leonid Display In Late November

New York reports a brilliant meteor display slated for November 18 to 19 as astronomers deploy instruments to study the Leonids. The event, a rare yearly treat, parallels famed showers of 1833 and 1866 with hopes high after recent minor showers in 1979 and 1981.

New York

Scarlet fever case reported in Athens City

A new scarlet fever case was reported in Athens City this morning to Dr J M Higgins county health officer.

Athens City de. J. M.higgins

Party Sections In Right Over Cabinet Places

New York dispatch outlines Roosevelt's first major task shaping a cabinet. The piece notes divisions within the party between conservative East and more radical wings, naming potential nominees such as Davis Baker Polke for State, Traylor Barreh for Treasury, Ritchie for Attorney General, Farley for Postmaster, Dern for Interior, Perkins for Labor, and others.

New York Ernor Roosevelt Wheeler Montana Huey Long Louisiana Dil Washington Johnson California Ria Nebraska LaFollette Wiscconsin Cutting New Mexico Tesan Roosevelt William G. Adeo Roosevelt Han Ritchie Maryland Owen BD Young Melvin Traylor John W. Travia John W. Davis Newton D. Baker Frank L. Polke Norman

Phi Beta Kappa Names Four Justors and One Graduate

Phi Beta Kappa at Obie University announced honors for four juniors and one graduate. Inductees include Cufford L. Hughes from Akron, Marjorie Swarts Harrison of Palmerton, Clara Blooi of Kaney Toledo, Marty Lee Waddell of Clarksburg, and Oscar Turner of Cleveland. Turner, Ohio University 1992 graduate, is a medical student at Western Reserve University. Initiation is tentatively set for December.

Justors Obie University Phi Beta Kappa Lambda Cufford L. Hughes Akron Marjorie Swarts Harrison Palmerton Clara Blooi Kaney Toledo Marty Lee Waddell Clarksburg W. Va Oscar Turner Cleveland Turner Ohio University Western Reserve University

Will Healy Pays Off After Betting on Roosevelt

In Los Angeles on November 10 Will Healy declared he would not repeat his bet. Healy paid off at the appointed hour after Hoover Manuel Aionzo chose Roosevelt and threw a bad eggs at Healy in celebration of the result.

Los Angeles Will Healy Healy Presix Hoover Manuel Aionzo Roosevelt

Roosevelt Maintains Large Lead in Presidential Vote

NEW YORK November 10 Roosevelt extends his national popular vote lead over Hoover to 6,256,921. A United Press tally at noon shows 19,944,992 for Roosevelt and 13,688,071 for Hoover from a total of 33,633,068 votes counted.

Roosevelt New York U.P Hoover United Press

Northeast gale paralyzes Jersey Coast and Long Island

A heavy northeast gale sweeping the Jersey Coast and Long Island Sound disrupts scores of people. Traffic is snarled and many areas are damaged by high tides and waves lashing shore cities.

New York Jersey Long Island Sound

Hungarian pastor missing. wife reports life threats

Rev. Sigismund Laky, pastor of the Hungarian Evangelical Reformed Presbyterian Church in Youngstown, is missing. His wife says threats had been made against his life.

Youngstown Sigismund Laky Hungarian Evangelical Reformed Presbyterian Church Mre Laky

Runaway Witness Pauline Pisano Returned to Steubenville

Pauline Pisano, 22, who escaped from the jail here while a witness in a Mann Act case, was returned to Steubenville today after being arrested in Elwood City, Pennsylvania.

Steubenville Pauline Pisano Elwood City

Nobel Prize Awarded to English Novelist John Galaworthy

Stockholm reports John Galaworthy, English novelist, received the Nobel Prize in literature today. His latest work Maid in Walting was published last fall.

Stockholm John Galaworthy Literacture Walting Lass

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State House State Auditor and Treasurer Cater Justice Kreaten Robert J. Bulkley Gilbert Bettman U. S Carl V. Weygandt Carrington T. Marshall Will P. Stephenson West Union Frank W. Geiger Public Utilities Com- Republican Springfield Public Utilities Commission County Red Cross Mi Stress Britain London Papers United Effort Wayne Wingett LeFever State Senate Duss Snells Victor Duer Jacksonville Trimbie Greens Run Hollieter Sheriff Wingett Ena M. Nelson David Ingalls Taft Enor Mous Jor Donie’ Bush Cinela Drys Lame Duck Fy Lyle C. Wilson Tosted House Wet Jouett Shouse Association Against the Prohibition Amendment Rafael Lusk The Crusaders Congressional Emma Smith Lodi Township Polio Tecomeday Chicago UPR Dakota Tri-State Hlome of Peace Main Aloss Social Lions Athen Smith Phi Beta Kappas Hhe Will East Shore Galsworthy
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