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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1931

Page

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Ohio sets unemployment study commission in Columbus

Governor White announces a ten member commission to study unemployment insurance in Ohio. Members include Sen James Reynolds, Thomas Donnelly, Stephen Yung, Stanley Mattheson, W F Kirk, Dr William Leiserson, Prof D Gordon Hayes, Dr L M Rubinow, Amy Maher and Rabbi A H Silver. The panel may hire experts and must report by January 1 1933 with recommendations on unemployment reserves and preventive legislation. The commission receives $15000 for expenses but no pay for members.

Columbus Ohio White General Assembly James A. Reyonlds Cleveland Senate Thomas J. Donnelly Ohio Federation of Labor Stephen M D. Gordon Hayes Department of Economics Ohio State University L M. Rubinow Cincinnati Amy Maher A. H. Silver Reynolds

Wwants Divorce From Perpetual Nagger

William C. Knoch of Vincent files in Common Pleas Court for divorce from Ida E. Knoch of Stockport. He cites extreme cruelty and perpetual nagging, says she tried to sign over his property, and notes a signed property agreement awaiting court approval. They were married in 1930. both have grown children and incompatible aims. She abandoned him October 15, 1931.

Marietta William C. Knoch Vincent Common Pleas Ida E. Knoch Stockport McConnelsville

France and Germany Agree to Probe German Financial Structure

Berlin reports that France and Germany have a preliminary, in principle agreement to investigate the entire German financial and economic framework ahead of reparations adjustments. The talks continue to settle formalities as officials disclose the understanding. Also, Ohio State University student William B. Moore of Lisbon is missing from his rooming house since Monday noon. his father appeals to detectives for help locating him and securing needed medical care.

France Germany Berlin U.P Columbus William B. Moore Lisbon Ohio State University William B. Moore, Sr

Armistice Day Reflections and Global Tensions

A compact review notes heavy bombardment in Tientsin with Chinese and Russian actions shaping Eastern affairs. It cites Japan's stance toward U S intervention, Dawes' Paris mission on Manchuria, and Armistice Day fading in public memory amid riots in Dublin and tepid attention in New York.

Dublin New York Hoover

Huskers Open Annual Derby in Cornhuskers Championship

Carl Wilhelm reports from Grundy Center Iowa where 16 top corn huskers compete for the national Corn Derby title. Governor Dan W Turner starts the event as champions and runners up from eight Cornbelt states take their allotted rows amid a homecoming atmosphere. Albert Langhier and Ross Noon represent Ohio in the competition. Thousands gather to witness the husking clash.

Carl Wilhelm Grundy Center Iowa U.P Dan W. Turner Ohio Albert Langhier Paulding County Ross Noon Warren County

Well Still Burning Near Zanesville Gas Well Blaze

Fire fed by high gas pressure raged 10 miles south of Zanesville as crews fought the blaze at an Ohio Fuel Supply Co gas well. A seventh man suffered burns from the torch while six others were burned in explosions earlier. all were recovering.

Zanesville U.P Here Herold Woodruff Sugar Grove Ohio Fuel Supply Company

Dr. Frederick W. Haudenschield Dies After Illness

Marietta records the death of Dr. Frederick W. Haudenschield 73 a longtime physician in Washington County born April 27 1858 at Clarington He practiced in Sardis New Martinsville Whipple and Cutler before moving to Stewart Athens County where he planned to work until illness struck in the days before his death in a local hospital.

Marietta Frederick W. Haudenschield Washington County Haudenschield Clarington Sardis New Martinsville Whipple Cutler Mississippi Stewart Athens County

Weather highs and lows across cities with unsettled drift

Yesterday high temperatures reached 82 in New Orleans and 80 in Jacksonville while Galveston stood at 8. Today low temperatures include Modena 12 Winne mucca 12 and Yellowstone 16 as the region experiences slow eastward atmospheric drift and unsettled conditions likely to continue into Saturday.

New Orleans Jacksonville Galveston Modena Winnemucca Yellowstone

Thought Slayer Body May Be Identified in Murder Case

The body found Sept. 17 in Chesapeake Bay may be the man involved in the Benjamin Collings murder. Stamford police report description matches details given by Mrs. Collings. Collings was slain Sept. 9 in Long Island Sound. his wife was found the next day in a boat at Oyster Bay.

Washington Chesapeake Bay Benjamin Collings Stamford Conn Long Island Sound

Roads May Aid Weak Sisters

New York November 13. A committee to discuss wage reductions with railroad brotherhoods and a railroad loan proposal to aid weaker lines were under review by railway executives. The loan plan would supply funds from financially strong lines to weaker ones instead of sharing profits, and its acceptance was expected.

New York U.P Interstate Commerce Commission Association of Railway Executives

Bandits Rob Columbus Steamship Office Safely

Three bandits entered the office of E Cherubini steamship agent in Columbus, forced him to open his safe, tied him with tape, and looted $1500, part of more than $2,000 taken in the past 24 hours.

Columbus U.P E. Cherubini

Traps Communists RCMP Sergeant Pretended Comrade at Trial

Nine Communist leaders were arrested after Sgt. John Leopold posed as radical J. W. Esselwein for seven years. The RCMP officer, in uniform, gathered evidence and led to the leaders’ capture in Toronto.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Toronto Canada John Leopold J. W. Esselwein

Hoover Sinks Navy Protests In Naval Spending Move

President Hoover announced a proposed naval appropriation of 343 million dollars for the next year, down 17 million from the previous year and 59 thousand from the department’s ask, aiming to cut while preserving ship construction. The move follows a commission report and includes a response to Navy League critiques as Gardiner returns to Washington.

Washington U.R Hoover Naval Establishment Congress Department Navy League William Howard Gardiner

Disorder Around O and P Mine After Wage Cut Strike

In Cadiz 200 pickets blocked 50 miners from entering the O and P Mine where a strike began 10 days earlier over a six per cent wage cut. Four men were injured by blows and stone throwing damaged a car. Deputies arrived, one man was arrested and warrants were issued for others.

Cadiz U.P O. and P

Meteor Shower Expected Around November 15

Cincinnati astronomers forecast a spectacular Leonid meteor shower visible around November 15. Dr Everett L. Yowell of the University of Cincinnati Observatory says the shower, occurring about every 33 years, creates a galaxy of shooting stars though the exact peak date cannot be predicted.

Cincinnati U.R Everett L. Yowell University of Cincinnati Observatory

Dark diary riffs on a Friday the Thirteenth

A diary writer recalls a night filled with jazz dreams from Duke Ellington and a string of daily mishaps. Late calls, a broken radio, a slammed bed, a furnace fault, a late payroll, car trouble, and a fat pork roast create a chaotic mood. The entry closes with a reflection on Friday the Thirteenth and a family miscue.

General fighting indicated as clashes flare in Manchuria

Reports from New York say heavy fighting on the Nanni River front between Japanese and Chinese troops near Tsitsihar. Gen Ma Chan-Shan denied Soviet aid, while Chang Hsenh-Liang rejected a Japanese ultimatum. Henry Pu Yi rumored en route to Mukden to reestablish Manchu rule under Japanese protection. Japanese officials at Tsitsihar reportedly interned.

New York U.P Nanni River Manchuria Tsitsihar Ma Chan-Shan Russia Chang Hsenh-Liang Taitsihar Henry Pu- Yi China Mukden Japan

Crusaders Ask OSU to Present Prohibition Views

The Crusaders national group seeks equal access to Ohio State University classrooms to present anti prohibition arguments. Herbert B Duffy executive commander Columbus district urges university president George W Rightmire to permit lectures and a series of speeches on repeal and enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment.

Columbus U.R Ohio State University Crusaders National Organization For George W. Rightmire Herbert 8 Duffy

Community Chest Drives Report Progress Across Ohio

Springfield ends drive with 59 411 raised toward 185 000 goal while 125 589 has been subscribed. Zanesville reports 51 001 94 for 103 000 goal. Kent and Elyria continue drives as Cleveland prepares to open a 5 650 000 campaign.

Columbus U.R Springfield Zanesville Kent Elyria Cleveland

Britain Will Present War Debt Proposals At Proper Time

In the House of Commons Stanley Baldwin said Britain will not seek the initiative on war debts and reparations now but will present carefully prepared proposals at the proper time. He doubted the Hoover moratorium’s length and urged awaiting Franco-German talks for clearer outcomes.

Stanley Baldwin House of Commons Baldwin Britain

Death prompts coroner's hold for grand jury action

Norristown Pennsylvania November 13 a coroner's jury ordered Edward H B Allen held without bail for grand jury action after finding he shot to death Francis A Donaldson third the man accused as the seducer of Allen's debutante sister Rose The hearing was brief with testimony on the gunshot wounds and a witness recounting the scene in the Allen apartment and Donaldson's admission of intimacy with Rose

Norristown Edward H. B. Allen Francis A. Donaldson Allen Rose Donaldson Albert G. H. Lucas Lucas

Prince Nicholas Elopes With Commoner Bride

Prince Nicholas of Roumania and Mme Jana Lucia Deleti eloped from Bucharest and wed a village mayor after defying King Carol’s orders. The couple’s marriage follows a hurried ceremony amid royal disapproval.

Nicholas of Roumania Jana Lucia Deleti Carol Bucharest

Convict Makes Daring Escape From Colorado State Penitentiary

Wilbur Eslick, jailed for robbery for 30 to 35 years, climbed the wall amid rifle fire and disappeared after dropping to ground outside the Colorado State Penitentiary. Four fellow escapees were repelled by guards while others were captured in a yard blackout that followed clipped electric wires.

Canon City Colo Colorado State Penitentiary Wilbur Eslick

Safety Drive Targets Hazardous Wiring and Packing Material

Fire Marshal Harry H. Dalton states the safety campaign in Athens now focuses on removing dangerous wiring fixtures and packing material from stores and homes. He warns inflammable boxes paper excelsior and cardboard are often piled in basements and alleys near buildings posing fire risk and urges quick removal by store owners.

Athens Harry H. Dalton Dalton

These Democrats Always Bob Up With Ideas

Beverly Hills columnist Barney Baruch comments on a speech favoring tax increases and no debt cancellation. He notes Democrats push ideas like higher income taxes for rich, sales tax on nonessentials, and cautions about economic bubbles. The letter signs off as Will.

Beverly Hills Calif Barney Baruch Calvin Coolidge Will

Neighborly Welfare Tales on Girl Scouting and Community Aid

A Welfare Association piece explores how Girl Scouting fills leisure time with cultural and domestic arts, outdoor activity, and physical training. It emphasizes trained leadership, voluntary participation, and the program’s aim to bridge duties and personal interests, supplementing church, home, and school. Continued on Page

Judge Chooses Paul Schenck to Defend Winnie Ruth Judd

Paul Schenck has been picked as counsel for Winnie Ruth Judd the Phoenix trunk slayer. He will represent Judd in the murder trial stemming from the two women found slain and concealed in a trunk in Phoenix Arizona.

H. J. McKinnell Darlington Ind Winnie Ruth Judd Phoenix Ariz Paul Schenck Shi Los Angeles

Four held in Ohio bank and post office robberies

Federal court will arraign Robert Hathaway Dan Fallon Frank Ciscone Amiel Dorsey in Columbus on robbery charges tied to the Glouster Post Office holdup and Richwood bank theft. Arrests span Columbus Athens Wheeling and Camden with a fugitive Johnson still sought. Detectives say the gang also robbed nine filling stations in one night and a Canton restaurant.

Lumbus Glouster Robert Hathaway Philadelphia Dan Fallon Columbus Frank Ciacone Columbua Amiel Dorsey Everrett Johnson Glouater Richwood Ohio Hathaway Fallon Ciscone Athens Casey Athena Wheeling Dorsey Come Ciscone_ Dorsey Theen Camden N. J Niagara Falls Canada Shellangarger Canton H. F. Hambel Hathaway and Fallon Gerrett Johnson Johnson Son Glougter Hamber

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