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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1932

Page

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All Troops To Be Sent Home From Nelsonville Area

The last detachments of National Guard troops in Athens County will return to their home stations Wednesday. A detachment of Military Police and Troop EF, 107th Cavalry, 40 enlisted men, are the final units relieved from duty in the district. Headquarters will move from the Y M C A to the Dew Hotel as Lt. Col. John S. Shetler and seven observers stay on briefly.

Nelsonville National Guard John S. Shetler Adjt Frank D. Henderson 107Th Cavalry Athens County Dew Hotel Earl Newman Wm. Crawford Columbus Lick Run Manhattan Coal Company Chauncey Mine Aie Company Theunday Creek Coal Company Millfield Henderson Salem Hollow Carbondale Tropic Doty Coal Redtown Shady Hill Corning Orbiston

Governor Praised for Peace Efforts in Hocking Valley

From Washington William Green president of the American Federation of Labor commends Governor White for restoring peace in Ohio’s Hocking Valley coal fields. He notes the patient approach that persuaded operators and miners to accept an agreement ending industrial warfare and loss of life and property.

Columbus U.P White Hocking Valley Washington William Green American Federation of Labor Ohio

Parents Believe Sons Safe After James Bay Fishing Trip

Cleveland pastor Edwin Ralph says his sons Dorr 19 and Robert 21 reported lost on a fishing trip in James Bay Ontario are safe. He notes both are experienced swimmers and woodsmen and that the remote area limits communication after a telegram dated Sept 4.

Cleveland Edwin Ralph Bethlehem Congregational Church Dorr Robert James Bay Ontario Canada

Bates Residents To Clean Up Cemetery

The Bates Cemetery Association will meet at the Bates Cemetery on Saturday October 8 to improve the grounds. All area men and visitors are invited to bring tools while the ladies provide a chicken dinner. The goal is to grade and maintain the cemetery easily and properly at all times.

Bates Cemetery Association Bates Cemetery Bates

Coolville Plans Troy Institute Show Preparations Unveiled

Coolville Community Institute leaders meet at Coolville High School to set November 21 and 22 as dates for the institute. Principal speaker will be Mrs. Mary Cartwright of Delaware with other county and state officials to speak. Plans include an apple show corn show potato exhibit antique display and quilt collection with committees named for each display and a music program to be arranged by Tom Gardner. The group will meet again October 17 to finalize details.

Coolville W. F. Kampf Ray Clark Howard Oakes E. H. Stout Robert Dixson Robert Baker Frank Caldwell Dora Barth

Trial-Blocking Juror in Davis Case Fined

Henry T. Moore the juror who halted the United States Senate Davis trial was fined 100 dollars for contempt of court He was given 24 hours to pay and faces five days in jail if he fails The mistrial resulted from his actions during the lottery related case tied to the Loyal Order of Moore Davis dominated charity events

New York U.P Henry T. Moore United States James J. Davis Moore Davis Loyal Order of Moore Henry J. Coleman Charlies J. Margiotti

Parents Die in Apparent Gas Poisoning Pact

In Milwaukee on October 4, two children crying for help led Stanley Doscynski to police, revealing that Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Kalis died from gas poisoning. Anthony Kalis was found on the kitchen floor with a gas tube in his mouth. Josephine Kalis lay dead in bed. Police believe they planned a joint suicide.

Milwaukee U.P Anthony Kalis Stanley Doscynski Kalis Josephine

Erie County Attorney Seeks Prohibition Repeal Support

Ray F. Speers, Erie County probate judge candidate and longtime prohibitionist, urged repeal today. He argued minors’ use of intoxicants rose under prohibition and delinquency cases in probate court increased as a direct result of it.

Erie County Sandusky U.P Ray F. Speers

Jazz Orchestra Fills Pews During Liberal Toledo Sermon

The Rev. Elwood Rowsey used Al Amato's Chateau La France jazz orchestra for Sunday services at Westminister Presbyterian in Toledo. He urged the musicians to skip solemnity and play hot numbers like Boop song and Lets Have a Party while defending his liberal approach and avoidance of the Apostles Creed.

Toledo U.P Elwood Rowsey Westminister Presbyterian Rowsey al Amato Chateau la France Amato

Forest City Publishing Buys Cleveland Papers

Forest City Publishing Company gains control of all stock in The Cleveland Plain Dealer and The Cleveland News. The two papers will keep separate identities, policies and management under common ownership. Dan R. Hanna Jr. serves as president of the Cleveland News publishers, while the holding company is formed to oversee both papers.

Cleveland U.P Forest City Publishing Company Cleveland Plain Dealer Cleveland News Cleveland News Today Dan R. Hanna, Jr Cleveland Company The Plain Dealer Publishing Company

Boy heir under observation after foster father murder

Paul Bay fourteen is under observation by the State Bureau of Juvenile Research in Columbus as he and his mother Blanche Lewis are charged with murder in the death of John Lewis near McArthur last Thursday. Bay allegedly shot Lewis when he forcefully entered Mrs. Lewis room and attempted to choke her. The couple was estranged and Blanche Lewis is held in the Vinton County Jail.

Columbus U.P Paul Bay John Lewis McArthur State Bureau of Juvenile Research Blanche Lewis Vinton County Lewis

Canton man convicted as decoy to trap bootleggers

New Philadelphia reports Harry Bouklias of Canton was found guilty of using a 16 year old girl as a decoy to trap bootleggers. He faces sentencing Friday morning before Probate Judge J. H. Lamneck after a 15 minute jury deliberation.

New Philadelphia Harry Bouklias Canton J. H. Lamneck Bouklias

Chinese Slain By Jap Army Near Tsitsihar

Chinese insurgent Li Hai Ching led 1500 troops defeated southeast of Tsitsihar as Japanese forces claimed a rout of Li Hai Ching's forces and held Manchuria against the Manchukuo regime. The fate of Li Hai Ching remained unknown.

Tsitsihar Manchuria Li Hai Chine Li Hai Ching Manchuk Siberian

Roy D. Moore chosen president of Ohio daily newspapers

Roy D. Moore of Canton was selected president of the select list of Ohio daily newspapers at a Columbus meeting held today.

Columbus Roy D. Moore Canton Ohio Daily

Rates Approved Allow Cheaper Ohio Coal Shipments

The Interstate Commerce Commission set aside its suspension on reduced coal rates from Western Pennsylvania to Cleveland Lorain and Huron Ohio. The order was vacated on petition by the Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway Company and the Western Pennsylvania Coal Traffic Bureau.

Washington Oct Interstate Commerce Commission Western Pennsylvania Cleveland, Lorain Huron Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway Company Western Pennsylvania Coal Traffic Bureau

Two Autos to Crash Filmed Scene in Athens

A staged head on collision for the two reel comedy Athens' Hero will be filmed Friday at 4 pm at the Court and Union streets corner in Athens. Police will control crowds while Director Don O Newland explains the process to onlookers.

Union Street Court Street Court and Union Athens Court Union Streets F. S. Finsterwald Don O. Newland Acci

Marsh Is Blazing Near Celeryville Fire Destroys Homes

An opaque plume marks the sky as a major brush fire sweeps Celeryville muck lands near Willard. Hundreds of farmers and firefighters battle the blaze, one of the largest in years, threatening ten houses along its creeping front.

Willard Marale Reion Celeryville

Hearst Recovering After Minor Operation

Hearst, the newspaper publisher, is recovering rapidly at Cleveland Clinic Hospital after a minor operation. Doctors said he showed improvement today.

Hearst Cleveland William Randolph Hearst Cleveland Clinic Hospital

Arms Not Treaties Settle Land Fights Says Will

Beverly Hills editorial reflects on Japan’s Manchuria move. Floyd Gibbons and a gathering of international reporters hear a blunt view that land changes hands by force, not treaties, as Will stresses the dominance of arms in settling territorial disputes.

Will Beverly Hills Calif Japan Manchuria Floyd Gibbons Mukden Floyd League of Nations America Russia

Camp Wool Marker Dedication Held in Athens

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War gathered in Athens for the dedication of a marker at the Camp Wool site on Central Avenue Camp Grounds. Delegates attended from several cities.

Daughters of Union Athens Wool Central Avenue Cosen

Large Enrollment in Night Classes at Ohio University

Ohio University reports higher than expected enrollments in night and Saturday courses with 2 percent attending last week. Dr HW Bing notes 18 classes continue and more entrants expected from nearby residents, offering auditors or listeners options for those not seeking university credit. Classes include German Spanish psychology economics government English and Bible studies across various rooms and times.

Ohio University HW. Bing Athens Goelwek Ewing Mins Sponselier Ellis Mueller Dr. Whitehouse Boetticher Cutler Paulson Sias Gubitz Eilis Dr. Gard Cutter Scott Putnam School Dr. Beecher British Empire Dr. Harris Miss Engles Mrs Benedict Miss Apgar Filis

Clergy to Speak at Canaanville and Stewart Churches

Dr. R E McClure district superintendent will preach at Canaanville M E Church Sunday afternoon October 12 at 2 pm. Prayer meetings set for Wednesday at 7 30 pm and Thursday at Stewart M E Church. Monday night a group of young people was hosted by Rev and Mrs Reita at the M E parsonage.

R. E. McClure Chillicothe Canaanville M. E Canaanville Stewart M. E

Roosevelt and Smith Seek New York Governor Nominee Pact

In Albany Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alfred E. Smith move to back Herbert Lehman for governor with Tammany support while party leaders loosen opposition. In Buffalo Republicans prep Col. Donovan for governor and Trubee Davison for lieutenant governor as Hoover camps gain momentum.

Albany N. Y Franklin D. Roosevelt Alfred E. Smith Herbert Lehman Tammany Lehman New York Buffalo Col William J. Donovan Trubee Davison

Hoover Opens Des Moines Campaign Tour In 1932 Bid

President Hoover heads toward Des Moines during a long campaign day amid farm strike protests. He plans to address crowds tonight after arrivals, with Roper and critics promising counter demonstrations as Mrs. Hoover travels with him and the party marches toward the heart of the state.

Hoover der Moines Iowa Des Moines

Hoover Welcome Brings Des Moines Parade Tension

In Des Moines crowds awaited President Hoover with mixed feelings as two parades faced off. A homecoming banner read Welcome Bon and Daughter of Iowa while a farm strike banner urged action not promises, signaling pride and protest in the Corn Belt capital.

Des Moines Herbert Hoover Hoover Bon and Daughtter Iowa NOTN

Bootleg War Blamed for Ohio Explosion

Police blamed bootleg warfare for a bombing of an unoccupied frame house in Sandusky. The house was wrecked and nearby homes damaged by fire started in the ruins. The owner, Theodore Wobser, is a reputed bootlegger currently serving nine months in the Dayton workhouse after liquor convictions.

Sandusky U.P Southestern Theodore Wobser Wobser Dayton Worke

New Ohio laws signed by governor take effect next January

General Assembly measures reducing state official salaries are filed with the Secretary of State. Three salary bills cut pay for state officials employees elective county officials and judges and county election board officials. The laws become operative next January.

Columbus General Assembly White Brown

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