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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1935

Page

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Predicted Upturn Foreseen By Fed as Industry Rebounds

An AP report notes cautious optimism from the Federation of Labor and the Federal Reserve about a forthcoming industrial upturn. Officials cite rising production, improved credit conditions, and a hopeful outlook after a period of sharp declines, signaling a potential recovery in the economy.

Federation of Washington A. F Con. Marriner Eelve Board Ade Credit Navay Napf

Sawyer enters race for Ohio governor nomination

Former Lieutenant Governor Charles Sawyer of Cincinnati announced he will run for the Ohio Democratic nomination for governor in response to letters urging his candidacy.

Ohio Charles Sawyer Cincinnati

Ohio Industry Loss Seen as New Tax Threat

Ohio lawmakers weigh a proposed doubling of taxes on manufacturing machinery and inventories. Industry leaders warn higher costs push production to rival states, especially for steel and rubber, with Cleveland iron ore stockpiles cited as a competitive disadvantage.

Ohio Massachusetts New York Alabama Pennsylvania Sterling Newell Cleveland Steel House Taxation Committee Iron and Steel Companies

Refusal to Arbitrate amplifies strike at Barberton plant

Officials of the company refuse to arbitrate as the Barberton plant faces ongoing strike turmoil. Workers remain tense amid threats and patrols around the facility as demands for freedom and safety persist into the morning hours.

Wader Barberton Benera

West Virginia Officials Rule on Railroad Fight

Judges in West Virginia unanimously decide the long running rate dispute involving the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad and the Ken River line. The decision upholds the railroad’s field operation management amid regulatory challenges.

West Virginia Chesa Railroad Company Les Ken River

Sawyer Seeks Nomination in Ohio Primary

Former Lieutenant Governor Charles Sawyer of Cincinnati announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for Ohio governor. He cited letters urging him to run and said he would explain his reasons and goals in the near future. The decision followed weeks of cautious remarks and a letter to Mrs. Margaret O Neil of Girard.

Sawyer Martin L. Davey William Pickrel Davey Margaret O'Neil Girard

Ex-convict ad nets 14 job offers in Chicago

An ex convict placed a bold want ad declaring two years experience in a high standing penal institution. He stated he was reformed and free of crime minded traits and received fourteen legitimate job offers after the ad ran in a Chicago newspaper.

Chicago.p

Dynamite Blasts Hit Home Of Harlan Lawyer C B Spicer

The front of the home of C. B. Spicer prominent Harlan attorney was wrecked by two dynamite blasts early today. Spicer his wife and eight children sleeping inside were uninjured. Officers smelled dynamite but could not determine the form of the explosive.

Harlan C. B. Spicer Spicer

Ohio revokes driving rights of four more motorists

Columbus registrar Frank West announced the revocation of four more driving licenses today under Ohio's Drivers' Responsibility Bill, bringing the total penalized to 235. The action underscores ongoing enforcement of the three month old measure.

Columbus Frank West Registrar of Motor Vehicles Ohio

Theft reported by patrolman after leaving Baptist Tabernacle

Patrolman Joe Allen said a pocket pickpocket stole his wallet containing $4 and lodge cards as he left the Baptist Tabernacle in Atlanta. The incident was reported by the officer.

Atlanta Joe Allen The Baptist Tabernacle

Cryptic Note Baffles Police In Local Death Case

Sheriff Ralph Elser investigated the death of 58 year old Steve Veljackc found near a fire in a field with most clothing burned off. A hunter found a cryptic note saying Because they know they are going to lose it. Veljackc died at a hospital after being burned. His companion reported Velpacic was all right when he left him. John Pleasac owned the farm where the body was found.

Youngstown Ralph Elser Steve Veljackc Velpacic John Pleasac

Bricker Rules Pensions May Not Be Paid From Bonds

In Columbus Attorney General Bricker informs Athens County Prosecutor Rose that Carey Act bonds designated for cash relief cannot fund mothers pensions. The provision specifies payment of mothers pensions from bonds tied to the one per cent utility excise tax. In Chicago Laurent Clody notes Americans spend 50 million on flowers for sweethearts and 62 million for wives.

Columbus John W. Bricker Athens County Harold Rose Chicago Laurent Clody Allied Florists of Illinois

Union Leader John L. Lewis resigns AFL leadership

John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, announced his resignation as vice president of the American Federation of Labor citing irreconcilable differences with a majority of the executive council over organizing the large industry. He offered no specific reason and left town after sending a brief resignation to AFL President William Green.

Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers American Federation of Labor Executive Council Atlantic City Lewis William Green A. F. of

Beavers Deluge WPA Dam Plans In Laverne Minnesota

Officials complain that beavers overran a newly approved works project in Laverne Minnesota. Three dams were planned for Mound Lake Creek but beaver activity forced officials to rename the site and rebuild the structures to meet specifications.

Eight Die in Ohio Highway Accidents Across State

The Associated Press reports eight people killed on Ohio highways Sunday and three fatally injured earlier. Names include Elizabeth Stewart 31 drowned in Middle Town canal, John Baker 22 died after motorcycle collision, and Herbert Jeanderwin 42 killed in Parral Tuscarawas County while crossing. Other fatalities occurred in Cincinnati including Mattie Mercer 68, Cecelia Koch 59, Anthony Prinzbach 24, and Richard Braun 22. Robert Carter 25 of Cleveland died from auto collision injuries. John Jakal 73 died in Cincinnati from injuries from November accident.

Ohio Elizabeth Stewart Middletown John Baker Warren Herbert Jeanderwin Dover Parral Tuscarawas County Mattie Mercer Hamilton County Cincinnati Anthony Prinzbach Richard Braun Cecelia H. Koch Shivana

Train-Wrecker Admits Lying on Witness Stand

Ohio convict James Thompson of Ironton says he lied on the stand about threats by Sheriff Monte and Prosecutor Henry. He declares he is ready to die in the electric chair on February 5 and asks to see all involved in heaven.

Columbus James Thompson Ironton Ohio Penitentiary J. P. Stepro Thompson Bernard Monte Henry

Woodard Escorts Lifers Visitor To See Injured Family

Ohio Penitentiary Warden James C Woodard took Thomas Yonnie Licavoli to Fostoria Sunday to visit the former Toledo gang leader's wife and mother hospitalized after a crash near Fostoria Friday. Licavoli cannot attend the funeral of his 3 year old daughter and his father who died in the collision while en route to the penitentiary to visit him.

Columbus James C. Woodard Ohio Penitentiary Thomas Yonnie Licavoli Fostoria Toledo Woodard

Admiral Jellicoe is Mourned Across Empire at 75

Hero of Britain's World War navy Admiral Earl Jellicoe dies after a long illness. He commanded the British fleet against Germany at the Battle of Jutland and is mourned throughout the empire.

Britain Earl Jellicoe Empire Jutland

Autonomous Government Inaugurated in North China

Yin Ju-Keng heads a new nine member autonomous council for 25 counties in Hopeh and Chahar provinces and seeks Japanese support to purge Communists. The regime claims autonomous control over most revenues and invites five provinces to join, while denying separatism.

New Province North China Japan Yin Ju-Keng Hopeh Chahar China Yin Nanking Sun Cheh-Yuan Sung Chey-Yuan Tungchow Sung Hopebh East Hopeh Muinning Great Wall Peiping Tientsin Sone

Brazilian Army Group Revolts. Natal In Rebel Grip

An army group described by federal officials as Communist seized Natal, while President Vargas convened an emergency cabinet. Authorities said sympathetic uprisings in Pernambuco and Alagoas were repressed, and non commissioned officers were blamed for the challenge. Reinforcements from land, sea, and air forces were ordered to the northeast to quell the unrest.

Rio DE Janeiro Natal Getulio Vargas Great Northern Pernambuco Alagoas

Ohio Receives Extra Funds For Road Work Program

Washington reports a total of 7 910 508 dollars approved by President Roosevelt to eliminate grade crossings in Ohio. A remaining balance of 1 429 209 dollars awaits apportionment for Works programs, covering eleven federal-aid projects outside cities and nine inside municipalities plus planning and feeder road projects.

Washington Ohio Roosevelt

Liquor Vote Recount Shows Discrepancy

Guernsey County officials will investigate Tuesday conduct of a liquor option election held November 5 in Cumberland. A recount showed 150 for continuation of 3.2 beer sales and 143 against, while the recount reversed to 9 for and 24 against. The dispute involves the Women's Christian Temperance Union.

Cambridge Guernsey Cumberland Women's Christian Temperance Union

Zanesville Doctor Dies from Self Inflicted Wound

Dr A H Gorreil aged 62 died from a bullet wound in the head in Zanesville. Coroner Harry Glaser said the former mayor killed himself amid grief over his wife’s death last May.

Zanesville A. H Gorreil Harry Glaser Gorrell

No Nobel Peace Prize for 1935

Cobb ponders why Greenland escapes scorn as the Nobel Peace Prize is not awarded. He notes global unrest in seven major cities and praises Greenland for its rare peaceful year amid riots and conflicts.

Santa Monica Calif

Bigelow Doubts 1936 Victory If Coughlin Opposes

Cincinnati leaders of the National Union for Social Justice warn against a Roosevelt defeat should Father Charles E. Coughlin oppose him. Rev Herbert Bigelow says no likely candidate could beat Roosevelt amid Coughlin’s challenge, even suggesting Idaho Senator William E Borah as possible. He doubts Borah would secure the Republican nomination.

Cincinnati Herbert Bigelow National Union For Social Justice Charlies E.) Coughlin Father Coughlin Roosevelt National Union United States William E. Borah Idaho Borah

Thanksgiving Holiday for WPA Workers

WPA workers will observe Thanksgiving Day as a holiday with all projects shut down. Only essential staff will remain on duty, Athens district supervisor Ray Noble announced today.

WPA Ray Noble Athens Noble

John Rood Undergoes Appendix Removal at Sheltering Arms

John Rood of % Morris Ave. was admitted to Sheltering Armes Hospital for an appendectomy this morning and is expected to recover.

John Rood Morris Ave Sheltering Armes Hospital

Hiker Gives Lift Prompts Car Theft Case

Dr Adolph Schreithart of Manitowoc Wisconsin gave a hitchhiker a ride to Chicago and paid a week’s board. A few days later Schreithart asked police to locate his guest who then stole the car after ordering attendants to fill the gasoline tank.

Chicago Adolph Schreithart Manitowoc Wis

Road Work Starts in Dover Township in Athens WPA Plan

One hundred twenty five unemployed workers were assigned to the Athens WPA District today. A new Dover Township road improvement project will begin this morning, transferring labor from the Chauncey street job. Other projects foreseen this week include Throckmorton Knowlton roads and Frost Coolville Road, with transfers from Lee Township and Big Run quarry as funds and materials allow.

Dover Athens WPA Ray Noble Noble Athens County Dover Township C. D. Ault Chauncey Street Throckmorton-Knowlton Lee Township Ault Nelsonville Frost-Coolville Union St Big Run Hudwell Lubrig N. May Ave Morgan St Glougter Sunday Creek

China Clipper Set for Flight to Wake Island

Pan American Airways China Clipper was refueled and prepared for a dawn takeoff from Midway Islandbound for Wake Island on a 1911 mile leg across the Pacific earning a day on crossing the date line. Residents await arrival while unloading cargo and mail from the mainland and Honolulu.

Midway Islands Pan-American Airways Radio Wake Island Ite Lonely Midway Tts Midway Honolulu Manila

Lambert Jailed for Albany Turkey Theft

Donald Lambert age 35 was jailed in Athens County awaiting arraignment for stealing 45 turkeys from Lawrence Mitchell in Albany last Thursday night. He was arrested by the Jackson County sheriff and brought to Athens by Sheriff Charles Stratton. A warrant is out for a second Jackson County man tied to the same theft.

Donald Lambert Welleton Athens County Lawrence Mitchell Albany Lambert Jackson County Athens Charles Stratton Stratton

George II Returns to Throne After 12-Year Absence

King George II returns to Athens aboard the cruiser Helle amid riotous crowds and cavalry charges. He lands at Phaleron, travels with the crown prince to the capital, attends a Te Deum at the cathedral, and resumes the throne he abdicated in 1923.

George II London Helle Phaleron Athens Monsignor Crysostome

Mussolini Seizes Oil Embargo Win as War Presses East Africa

Premier Mussolini achieved a diplomatic victory as the League of Nations put oil sanctions on hold for now. Britain and France pressed delay while Laval urged postponement to avoid European unrest. Ethiopian forces claimed gains near Makale and Orrahel as Rome readied multi-front offensives under Graziani and Badoglio with De Bono’s Eritrean troops redeploying.

Mussolini East Africa Haile Selassie Italy League of Nations Geneva League Great Britain France United States Pierre Laval Paris League A Laval London Downing Street Britain Ethiopia Rome Boitiio de Bono Pietro Badogno de Bono Rodolfo Graziani Ogaden Dank

Divorced Man Arrested On Non Support Charge

Clayton H. Johnson was in the Athens County jail today on a charge of non support filed in the Athens County Probate Court. Sheriff Charles Stratton and Special Officer Claude Steppe made the arrest Saturday. Johnson's wife Beasie May recently was granted a divorce in the Common Pleas Court. They have two small children which Johnson must support.

Clayton H. Johnson Athens County Jas Charles Stratton Claude Steppe Johnson Beasie May

Tobacco Outlook Good, Say Growers Hope For Profitable Season

MA YSVILLE Ky 4P The Maysville hurley market one of the principal outlets for Ohio grown tobacco will open here Dec 3 with prospects owners say of one of the most profitable seasons in years Warehouses opened today to receive shock which later will be offered at the auctions.

Maysville

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