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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1935

Page

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Hauptmann appeal to Supreme Court delayed

Hauptmann's conviction in the Lindbergh kidnapping may be reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court after the Court of Errors granted a 30 day appeal window. Attorneys for Lindbergh case defendant Eyewitness statements indicate the stay on execution remains in effect as the appeal proceeds.

N J Hauptmann Court of Errors Lindbergh Supreme Egbert Rosecrans Supreme Court Hauptrights W. Trenchard Court of Appeals

State Budget Debate on Old Age Pension Act Uncertain

The article discusses uncertainty in funding the old age pension under the Federal Social Act. It notes possible changes and the House finance committee considering amendments at a November special session. Officials warn that without compliance the state may face penalties or funding shortfalls.

Women workers need homes and bargaining power study

A Labor Department survey shows that about 77,000 homes employ women under sweeping industrial labor. It argues homemaking roles pressure workers to accept lower pay, with some averages around 45 cents an hour, highlighting wage disparity and bargaining power concerns.

GTON Womef Labor Department

Pies and Course Near Darwin Attract Odd Wallabies

Report describes unusual wildlife sightings near Darwin Australia with curious wallabies and bandy prier objects noted by locals. The fragment hints at a travel or nature column detailing strange local phenomena and community reactions.

Darwin Austratia

Ohio State approves coal order amid funding fight

Columbus AP report states the state finance division approved a 2000 ton coal order for Ohio State University as part of its clash with Governor Davey over a 1,266,500 biennial cut. Spokespersons warned shutdown risk with only 505 unencumbered in maintenance funds. The New York Coal Co. supplies coal at 1.35 per ton plus 1.36 freight.

Columbus State Finance Division Ohio State University Davey New York Coal Company

Salvation Army Opens $3000 Drive in Athens

Salvation Army workers launch a $3000 fundraising campaign in Athens with five teams visiting businesses and homes. Major Fred Malpass and local leaders led the kick off dinner at Hotel Berry. the drive aims to reduce a building debt from 11000 to 4000 and build support through Rotary, Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, and women’s team chairwoman Mrs. L K Swaim.

Athens Salvation Army Berry Fred Malpass Cincinnati Southwestern Ohio C. H. Beasley O. F. Rowland H. T. Phillips Adjt W. W. Hinshaw Frank Roach West Union Street Chamber of Commerce Rotary and Kiwanis L. K. Swaim

Athens Survey Report Is Delayed

G Husselman of Cleveland, consulting engineer, says a municipal electrical light plant survey for Athens will be late. The report, due today, is funded by Mayor Len B. McCune and city service director C W Gross, using salaries pledged to be refunded.

G. Husselman Cleveland Athens Len B. McCune Husselman McCune C. W. Gross

Nelsonville Fire Radio Smothered by Smoke During Search

Police radio hidden in the City Building was smothered by smoke Sunday evening as Assistant Fire Chief Leonard Bateman Street Commissioner Raymond Raine and Patrolman James Cope searched for a blaze. A short circuit in wiring likely caused the odor, with commentators noting the true danger was not fire but the search effort. The discovery of the burning odor source probably saved the building from wreckage.

Nelsonville Leonard Bateman Raymond Raine James Cope Jon

Mayor Fines Three Men Two To Be Tried

Three men were fined and two others ordered to report for trials after arraignments before Mayor Len B McCune. Everett Pierce of Athens pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Court Street and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. William Clark of Athens and John Barber of The Plains pleaded guilty to intoxication charges and were fined five dollars plus costs each. Harry Williams and Carl W Williams pleaded not guilty and are to be tried October 21.

Len B. McCune Everett Pierce Athens F. ©. Bollin Court Street William Clark John Barber the Plains Harry Williams Carl W.W. Willams

Gallipolis Man Accuses Son-in-Law of Bigamy

A warrant for the arrest of Thomas W. Welker on a bigamy charge was sworn out by his father-in-law, Jacob Brown, in Magistrate Fred Milliser's court. Brown alleges Welker was married to Virginia Fay Kilborn of Charleston, West Virginia, when he wed Helen Margaret Brown last December at the Baptist Church in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Thomas W. Welker Jacob Brown Fred Milliser Brown Welker Virginia Fay Kilborn Charleston W. Va Helen Margaret Brown Baptist Church

Tragic Truck Embankment Kills Child in Utah

In Springville Utah Lawrence Johnson Jr age three was thrown from a truck when the vehicle went over an embankment. He died at the scene while his cat remained unharmed.

Springville Utah Lawrence Johnson, Jr

War veteran C C Goodrich dies at 47 in Athens home

Charles C Goodrich a World War II veteran and local Athens businessman died at his home 154 East State Street after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 pm with burial in Byers. He served overseas with the Rainbow Division and L company 166th Infantry and spent eight months in France. He leaves a wife Clara Yeager and several siblings and nieces.

Charles C. Goodrich Athens East State Street Byers Mr. Goodrich S. M. Goodrich Stedman Company Thompson & Scott Company Scott Haney Company Scott Haney Haney-Goodrich Company Rainbow Division 166Th Infantry France United States American Legion Disabled War Veterans Goodrich Clara Yeager Pt. Pleasant W. Va A. V 5. C L. R. Goodrich Wellston W. E. Moler E. R. Bingham Daytona Beach Fla Mildred Elaine Yeager

British Miners Remain in Pits

More than 2,000 strikers stayed underground in pits across England and Wales in a stay-down strike linked to 150 workers at the Nine Mile Point colliery. Over 1,900 Welsh miners joined in, protesting non-union labor, while above ground walkouts in Monmouthshire boosted local strikers to over 3,000.

Newport Monmouthshire England Wales Nine-Mile Point Collery South Wales Nine Mile Point

Police Believe Man Met With Foul Play

The body of Charles D. Towt, 76, a Nyack millionaire who vanished from his home last May, was found in swampland near West Nyack. Police theorize he met with foul play.

Nyack N. Y Charles D. Towt West Nyack

Hull Aims at International Peace Action

Secretary of State Hall urged a three fold international peace plan to rebuild world trade restore monetary stability and guarantee access to vital raw materials. He warned that declining trade breeds economic deterioration and unrest, while affirming US non aggression and willingness to defend its safety and welfare.

Washington Hall

Poor Teachers May Be Ousted in Ohio Plan

E L Bow sher Ohio’s new state director of education proposes a weed-out of incompetent teachers at the Wilmington Parent-Teacher Association meeting. He says Ohio lacks a surplus of competent teachers and urges reform to replace rigid, dehumanizing approaches with personable, modern educators.

Wilmington E. L. Bowsher Ohio Wilmington Parent-Teacher Association

Auto Crash Victim Is Removed to Hospital

Calvin Bean of near Amesville was injured Saturday night when a pony he rode collided with an automobile driven by Eugene Burlle of Athens. Bean suffered a fractured nose and shock. Burlle was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital and reported unconscious in critical condition.

Calvin Bean Amesville Stiu Eugene Burlle Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Burlle Wag

Peace moves not killed at Geneva London

British officials stated that no Italo-Ethiopian peace proposals should be submitted elsewhere than the League of Nations. They dismissed reports that Laval and British ambassador Sir George Russell Clerk met to discuss a separate peace plan. The Anglo-French common front at Geneva was said to be working in close cooperation for speedy peace restoration.

London Mussolini League of Nations Laval France George Russell Clerk Paris Geneva

Fowler, Young Exonerated in Meigs Death

Meigs County Grand Jury reported no indictment against Sheriff Roscoe Fowler and Deputy Hank Young in the Aug 18 shooting death of Herschel Holter near Nease Settlement. The investigation followed a stakeout for a still owner. Holter’s father Tom Holter had filed the murder charge.

Fowler Young Herschel Holter Tom Holter Young Holter

Teeth Imprint Clue in Shannon Slaying Case

Lawrence County officials said Ralph Fulmer, 24, confessed to attacking Mixa Helen Shannon, 40, before her body was found October 2. Authorities planned to take tooth- imprint imprints to compare with marks near her mouth. Police say Fulmer claimed Shannon struck her head on a curb as he struck her. guards were increased at the county jail amid fears of mob action.

Tronton Lawrence County Ralph Fulmer Mixa Helen Shannon Sgain Miss Shannon Dennis Callihan Fulmer Callihan

Bruno the dog rescued after 26 hours in sewer

Leroy Sweden reported his dog NILES Bruno was saved from a sewer after being trapped for 26 hours. Sweden said the dog likely chased a rabbit into the sewer and became stuck.

Niles Bruno Leroy Sweden Sweden

Current Year Seen As Very Stable by Bank Leader

Cleveland Trust in a business bulletin notes a mild first quarter decline but says activity has remained steady since, with no major changes expected. It cites higher auto output and agricultural gains, mentions NRA suspension and Africa conflict as portents, and highlights improving sentiment yet cautious near-term outlook.

Cleveland Cleveland Trust Leonard P. Ayres Ayres Agricul NRA Africa Bulletin Prescott

War Briefs Across Africa and Europe Stir Tensions

Italian planes bomb Harar and Diredawn while Ethiopian forces push toward Makale. British navy maneuvers near Alexandria as the grand fleet's cruise to Greek waters is canceled. Haile Selassie troops march toward the southern front against Italian Somaliland. Senator Henry J. Allen calls Mussolini committed to war in Europe. Ethiopian troops advance near Eritrea cutting off Italian troops, and Geneva sanctions committees approve a financial blockade of Italy. Rome responds with indifference.

Harar Diredawn Ethiopia Makale Great Britain Alexandria Egypt Haile Selassie Henry J. Allen United States Kansas Mussolini Europe Djibouti Italy Eritrea Geneva League of Nations Rome Paris Il Duce England Allen

Italian Air Attacks and Ethiopian War Moonshots Near Addis Ababa

Chinese whispers and official Rome reports describe Italian planes bombarding Ethiopian camps near Makale and scouting toward Diredawa as Emperor Haile Selassie vows to reclaim Aksum. Ethiopian forces march south, with fears of a first major battle and strategic cuts to access to the sea.

Marar Garden Ethiopia Addis Ababa Makale Holy Haile Selassie Rome Diredawa Djibouti

Laval Urges Britain To Ease Up On Sanctions

Laval in Paris urged Britain to ease its drive for sanctions for ten days to allow Mussolini time to respond to Laval’s peace overtures via Baron Aloisi. In Ethiopia, reports claimed a revolt erupted in Gojjam Province against Ras Imru, a governor seen as usurper to Ras Halla.

Paris Pierre Laval Great Britain London Rome Pope Pius Laval Britain Geneva L Oeuvre Mussolini Baron Pompeo Aloisi Reuters Aduwa Gojjam Ethiopia Ras Imru Ras Halla

Speeches Trail of Dr James Across Zanesville Areas

Ohio University president Dr James spoke to Zanesville High School students this morning and to the Zanesville Rotary Club at noon He planned a dinner with Fairfield County high school teachers and addressed Ohio University pre law students later in Fine Arts Hall He is set to address the Logan First Presbyterian Church Men's Club Thursday night Then he travels to Huntington for the Ohio Marshall football game and attends a noon luncheon with the Huntington Chapter of the Ohio University alumni Also attending were President Allen of Marshall College and Clark Wilima Ohio University alumni secretary

Herman G. James Ohio University Zanesville Fairfield County James Fine First Presbyterian Church Logan Huntington Ohio Marshall President Allen Marshall College Clark E. Wilinma

Young Mussolini's Plane Hit in Ethiopia Scene

From Asmara Eritrea a dispatch reports Bruno Mussolini 17 son of the dictator wounded with four bullet holes during a reconnaissance over Ethiopian territory Emperor Haile Selassie moves his field headquarters to Addis Ababa as Italian advances grow Concern rises over a threatened Addis Djibouti railroad closure and possible tribal defections to Italy Pravda announces a world proletarian mobilization to block shipments to Italy.

Asmara Eritrea Bruno Mussolini Harry Selassie Dessye Columna Addis Ababa Ethiopia Cornelius H. Engert United States Djibouti Ogaden Walwal Italy Haile Selassie Addia Ababa Haile Selassie Gugea Mussolini Pravda Communist Party Moscow

Youthful Peoria Killer Dies in Electric Chair

Gerald Thompson, 26, who had recently embraced Roman Catholicism, was executed in Joliet for the murder of Mildred Hallmark, 19, of Peoria. John Hallmark, father of the victim, witnessed the proceedings and said the family is satisfied.

Davey Plans Eight Week Fireside Radio Talks

Governor Davey will begin a series of 15 minute Monday night broadcasts on government problems. Robert French of WAIU Columbus says the talks will air for eight consecutive weeks starting next Monday.

Columbus Davey Robert French WAIU

Canton Provision Co. Robbery Ends in Cold Escape

Five men armed with machine guns and pistols seized 15 Canton Provision Co. employees early today, forced them into a large refrigerator, blew the safe, and fled with 630 dollars in cash. Police launched an investigation into the raid.

Canton UP Canton Provision Co

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Tmann Louisville, Ky Alice Speed Stoll Thomas H. Robinson Frances A. Robinson Martha Althauser Robinson Soan House University Mother Tabby C. C. Goodrich Hull New York Herald Tribune Augusto Rosso Boston Meigs CCC Elizabeth Shannon Bank Head Aksum U. S The Associated Press Lake Zwal Havas Dr. James Battle Peoria
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