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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1932

Page

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Perry objects to unfair unemployment bill in Ohio

Warren F. Perry secretary of the Ohio Manufacturers' Association assails Governor White's unemployment insurance plan as grossly unfair to manufacturers. He warns the bill would fail to help workers, could resemble the dole, and threaten tax through the industry. He notes opposition will be organized at the association meeting on November 30 in Columbus.

Columbus UPI Warren F. Perry Ohio Manufacturers’ Association White Perry Jean Ohio The Association

Pretty Boy Floyd May Fall Before Oklahoma Officers

SEMINOLE Oklahoma peace officers predicted an early end to the banditry of Charles Pretty Boy Floyd as he is hunted nationwide. Authorities said the outlaw would meet the same fate as his dead lieutenant George Birdwell who was shot during a bank robbery attempt at Boley and later moved to Okemah.

Seminole Okla Oklahoma Charles Pretty Boy

Milk Dealers Meet To Set Price And End Strike Threat

The Associated Milk Dealers committee met to settle a contract dispute that prompted a milk strike threat a week earlier and to set the wholesale price for the coming month. Dealers seek a day contract cancellation clause and a butterfat standard rise from 2.5 to 4 percent. Dairymen at a Saturday meeting decided to offer the current contracts and to refuse delivery without contracts after January 4.

Akron Associated Ion Milk Dealers

Woman Intercepts Shot to Shield Boarder Dies

In New Philadelphia on Thursday Mrs. Mary C. Crillo died after being shot while shielding Mike Shandry from an attack by two men. Police sought Romano and Joe Cuta, former boarder John Romance was identified as the shooter.

New Philadelphia Mary C. Crillo Ashe Mike Shandry Crillo Shandry John Romance Romano Joe Cuta

Revival Continues at Hocking Street Church

Revival services continue at the Hocking Street Church of God with evening and Saturday sessions through next week led by Pastor Calvin B. Haines. Plans include 10:30 a.m. preaching, 3 p.m. Sunday school, and a 7 p.m. service with Mrs. George Carton in charge of the youth meeting. LONDON gold market opens with sterling near the all time low at 2.22 dollars.

Ocking Street Church George Carton London

Blonde and Brunette Incident in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on November 25 a belligerent blonde confronted Mia J R Martin with a gun. The brunette reacted by striking, the blonde fought back kicking her victim. Mrs Martin trapped the attacker and the blonde fled shouting Hussey.

Los Angeles Vis Mia J. R. Martin Sister Bonde Mrs. Martin Hussey

Filipino killer in Seattle slashes six in Chinatown

Julian Marcelino, a 30 year old Filipino from Manila, went on a rampage through Seattle Chinatown killing six men with a bolo knife and wounding others. He sat at police HQ in a blood stained shirt, declaring it better to die and claiming he had been robbed.

Seattle Philippines Julian Marcelino Amuck Chinatown Marcelino Manila

Two Murders Suspected in Well Mystery

In Adams County authorities probed the death of Mrs. Josie Haws found in a well with a bullet wound and a neck rope. The infant skeleton lay with the body as husband Mike Haws and boarder Virgil Yankie face questions amid a tangled case linking a missing wife, a daughter and an arrest.

Adams County

Roosevelt to push beer bill and farm aid plan in Georgia talks

President-elect Roosevelt concentrates on beer legislation and farm relief in early conferences with party leaders at Warm Springs Georgia. He stays about two weeks and aims to push a constructive agricultural bill, possibly extending farm credits, before Congress adjourns in March.

Warm Springs Roosevelt United Preas Congress

New Yorkers Arrested After White House Hunger Demonstration

Two New York residents were charged with disorderly conduct after an attempted Thanksgiving Day child hunger demonstration near the White House. Dr Emil Conason described himself as medical advisor to the demonstrators and Mrs Gertrude Haessler identified as a social worker.

Washington White House Emil Conason Gertrude Haessler Conason Haessler

Help Wanted Ad Draws 25 Applicants for Housework

A Messenger classified notice by Mrs. W. M. Knowlton on Richland Avenue seeks a girl for housework in a two person family. The ad drew about twenty five callers the next day, enabling her to select the ideal candidate.

W. M. Knowston Richland Ave W. M. Knowlton Richland Avs

Hoover Plan for Payment Is Explained

President Hoover outlines a "pay in your own money" plan for foreign debtors. Each country would set aside its December debt amount in its own bank and transfer to the U.S. treasury later when markets ease. If currencies fall, debtor nations would add funds to cover losses, stabilizing international payments.

Washington U.M Hoover United States Treasury Treasury United States

Turkey Dinner Planned by Athens Church Group

Four hundred people are expected for a December 15 turkey dinner at the Athens Christian Church hosted by the Sisters of the Skillet, a new group organized by J. J. Bisier. Members met Tuesday at the Athens Implement Company and dressed 17 fine turkeys.

Athens Christian Church Sisters of the Skillet Athens Implement Company J. J. Bisier

Veteran Pilot Heroics Save Girl in Turbulent Macy Parade Flight

A veteran pilot, Hugh Copeland, saved a girl passenger after a high altitude dive caused by a balloon plane collision during Macy’s parade. Copeland ordered the girl from the front to the rear cockpit, then regained control, dislodged balloon debris, and safely landed at Roosevelt Field.

Annette Gibson Gideon Hugh Copeland Copeland Miss Gibson Roosevelt Field Piiote

Thanksgiving Day Accidents Kill Three in Ohio

Ohio Thanksgiving observances marred by fatal and serious injuries. James Verka 22 of Ragland fatally wounded when he fell from a stump discharging his shotgun near Martins Ferry. William Viahovich 40 lost his left arm when his shotgun discharged as he fell hunting near Dover. Mrs W T McShay at Kimball burned when a rifle toppled and fired into a gasoline pump. Robert Thexter 9 of Detroit killed in a car crash at Wellington. his brother Harold 6 seriously injured.

Columbus Ohio James Verka Ragland Martins Ferry Mia William Viahovich Dover W. T. McShay Kimball Robert Thexter Detroit Wellingtom Harold

Jealousy Motive Cited In Wounding Of Cincinnati Girl

Elizabeth Gale, 17, Hughes High School student, was shot near her home in Cincinnati and critically wounded. Robert O Neal, 21, a clerk, is among three youths detained. he claims they are married and that he did not shoot. The others say Minas Gale was taken home and a shot followed moments later.

Cincinnati Mise Elizabeth Gaile Hughes High School Robert O'Neal Miss Gale Richard Borger Thomas Kieley Minas Gale O'Neal Neal

Massacre Charge Stirs Tokyo Manchuria Claims

The Chinese legation in London accuses Japanese troops in Manchuria of Massacring about 2700 Chinese peasants including women and children with machine guns and knives. Villages Ping Tin Shan Suzukon and Chien Chin Pao were allegedly gathered in a field and slaughtered after being rounded up for sheltering volunteers.

London Legation Manchuria

Editors Claim Britain Can Not Meet Debt Deadline

London editorials from Beaverbrook and Rothermere papers unite to say Britain cannot pay the 95.5 million dollar debt installment due December 15 to the United States. Paris reports Herriot’s government fate tied to war debts and pressure on Hoover policy. Brussels notes possible talks with France and Britain before deciding on the Hoover rate and payment plan.

London Lord Beaverbrook Lord Rothermere United Today Great Britain United States Tecma Paris Edouard Herriot Hoover Brussels France

Death of 7 year old Charles Nutter in Rendville

Charles D. Nutter formerly of Rendville died at home after surgery complications from an operation at St Francis Moapita Columbus three weeks earlier. Survived by his widow, two sons and a daughter.

New Lexington New Charles D. Nutter Rendville St. Francis Moapita Columbus

Wheat Prices Slide to New Lows on Chicago Board of Trade

Wheat prices tumbled to all time lows in Chicago trading as Liverpool news spurred sellers. December stocks rushed off while corn and oats edged down fractionally in a dis heartening session on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool

Scarlet fever epidemic shifts across Athens County

Dr. J. M. Higgins, health officer, reports scarlet fever now sweeping southern Athens County after earlier northern cases. Many infections in Alexander, Carthage, York, Trimble and Dover Townships. most are mild. Early symptoms resemble a cold. throat soreness and vomiting precede a fine chest rash within 24 to 48 hours. He urges prompt physician consultation at first signs.

Athena County J. M. Higgins Fee Alexander Carthage Higgins York Trimble Dover Obie Higgine

Added Unions Are Proposed Deliberations Today

Local officials consider new labor unions as deliberations continue today. Community leaders and workers attend meetings to discuss formation, benefits, and potential contracts. Officials say public input will shape the final plan.

Labor convention amid insurgent collapse in Cincinnati

Delegates at the American Labor convention in Cincinnati returned deliberations after the insurgent movement collapsed and a Thanksgiving recess. Frank Duffy of Indianapolis, chair of the organization committee, presented a report urging aid to the International Association of Firefighters for unionizing U S fire departments. The report also proposes a resolution targeting chain stores and their managers and employees for unionization.

Cincinnati Owe. Gites Frank Duffy Indianapolis Committee On Organination International Association of Firefighters United States Fatfy

Arrests Made After Suspect Found in Athens Home

Discovered in Room Cecil Tucker, Athens, was taken to the Athens Police Station last night by F. D. Forsyth and R. F. Cuyler who found him in an upstairs room at Forsyths home. Tucker climbed to the pool of the back porch and entered the house through a window. He will be arraigned tonight before Mayor Robert 3 Wood on an infexication charge. Charles Bell of West Carpenter Street was arrested at his home yesterday on an intoxication charge as police said his wife waked to have him taken to jail. Two windows were broken at the Athens High School Building early this morning. the intruders had disappeared.

Cecil Tucker Athens F .D. Forsyth R. F. Cuyler Forsyth East State Street Tucker Robert 3. Wood Charles Bell West Carpenter Street Paichers Athens High School

Fire Besets Erie County Home ForcIng 135 Residents To Flee

A fire at the Erie County Home forced 135 residents to evacuate their rooms on Thursday after an automobile struck a telephone and power line pole in front of the building. Driver J. W. Brecht said he fell asleep at the wheel.

Abandabry Erie County J. W. Brecht Brecht

Bishop Joshua H. Jones Dies at 76 in Wilberforce

Joshua H. Jones aged 76, former president of Wilberforce University from 1990 to 1908, died at his home in Wilberforce near Xenia. He had long served as an official in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Xenia Joshua H. Jones Wilberforce University Wilberforce Here African Methodist Episcopal Church

Butler Criticizes Government Delays on War Debts

Dr. Butler comments that intergovernmental war debts delay U.S. recovery and depress all sectors. He urges immediate action in Washington to moratorium six months then negotiate with debtor nations, referencing the Lausanne accord of July 6. He argues delay harms farmers, workers, manufacturers, and utilities.

Senate Houser of Representatives Lausanne

Hunger marchers head to Washington from Chicago

The northwest hunger marchers, originally from Seattle and led by Fred Lachner of Chicago, doubled in numbers en route to Washington. About 770 people, including 20 women, sang Keep the Home Fires Burning and traveled by train and auto to petition Congress for relief and unemployment insurance.

Northwest Seattle Chicago Washington Perwna Dvaca Petities Congress Sall Fred Laehner

Life in South America Not a Bed of Roses

Harold Rawlings, just back from Buenos Aires, recounts South America as challenging yet exciting. He describes cities like Buenos Aires as modern hubs and notes his work with AT&T on continental communications, including a famed Andes telephony project.

South America

Morrison E. Collins Die at City Crossing

Morrison E. Collins, 76, was struck and killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train at a downtown crossing in Marietta. He was the father of John Collins, a commercial photographer of international reputation who helped develop a camera lens for airplane photography used in World War I.

Marietta Morrison E. Collins Baltimore and Ohio Jonh Collins

Juvenile convict breaks from Cincinnati detention unit

Cincinnati report details 16 year old Harold Rogg escaping last night from the juvenile detention area of the courthouse after slugging a jailer with a heavy coffee cup.

Cincinnati Harold Rogg

Insurgent Republicans Could Tilt Senate Control

Democratic hopes to control the Senate in the upcoming session depend on Republican insurgents who may back Franklin D Roosevelt if they join regular Republicans to organize. The Senate could split 48 Republicans 46 Democrats 1 Farmer Laborite Shipstead of Minnesota may back Democrats if the moment suits. Norris, a Nebraska Republican insurgent, could push for reorganization if Democrats appear ready to concede.

Washington Senate Frankin E. Roosevelt Republ Farmer-Laborite Shipatead Minnesota Fan Hee Norris Nebraska

Coal Industry Fares Better In This Crisis

New York reports that U S coal mines show resilience amid downturns. Data from the United States Bureau of Mines and Amelia Mining Congress indicate 415 of 6 057 bituminous mines active in 1929, with tonnage dropping from 838 million to 582 million tons by 1931 The average mine price fell from 1 78 to 1 44 per ton, a 17 1 2 percent drop, while payroll declined about 10 1 2 percent to 450 000.

New York United States Gene Eral Bueiensy J. F Calebreath Amelia Mining Congrese al Bet Caltbreath Chaces Jean

Red Cross Benefit Dance for Athens Armory Saturday

The 134th Regiment Field Artillery Battery BE promotes a Red Cross benefit at the Athens Armory Saturday night to raise funds for Red Cross 100 per cent enrollment. Proceeds go to the Red Crowes Fund with James Morwell and his band supplying music and tickets available from battery members or at the door.

James High) Morwell Ohio University Battery Arms Ory

Automobile Stolen From West Union Street

A car owned by R C Hea was reported stolen on a night shift. The vehicle, a sedan with license A1L10, was parked on West Union Street when taken.

R. C. Hea Hess West Union Street

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Perry Claims Ohio Manufacturers’ Associa Tion Mous Hocking St Sterling Oes Annle West Union Josie Haws Harry Cow Haws Virgil Yankie Yankie Mike Haws Annie Haws Yellow Bud Rosas County Mrs. Haws Annie M. L. Purdin Clep Barby Cole Terkey Girl Fiier Sists Vic Tim Britain Athens County Ern Federation of Labor Conven Athene Vorsyth Hishor Dr. Butler Nicholas M. Betl Columbia University United Press U.P Ger Washington Bound Meigs County Equator Pomeroy Harold Rawlings Buenos Aires KR. M Rawlingstation Cuba International Telephone and Telegraph Company Cleveland Muenos Aires Theargest Radio Telephone Center Argentina Peru Chile Brac Rawlings Andes National Geographic Magazine Hhe American Legion Mariettas Norrie and Shipstead Import Ant Sion U.S Red Cross
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