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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1935

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Ethiopian War Fronts Create Tense Global Diplomacy

Fragmentary text recounts British and Italian diplomacy over Ethiopia and rising hostilities. Reports mention Hoare and Paris negotiations, military actions near Makale and Tigre, northern Ethiopian advances, and casualties among Italian forces as political efforts seek a peaceful solution. Names referenced include Sir Eric, Morgantini, and Harar in a tense East Africa situation.

A of Italy Ethiopia East Africa Gguel Hoare Deji

Davey Renews Attack on O. S. A. Over Radio

Governor Davey used a Monday radio talk to attack Ohio State University and urge public support against tax spenders. He defended a $1,266,500 budget cut while claiming the university still has $7,400,000 more in addition to federal money and endowments as restoration moves begin in a revised budget bill.

Columbus Davey Ohio State University

Hurricane Will Miss Mainland of U S Belief

A tropical hurricane moving through Central Cuba was expected to miss the U S mainland though path remained uncertain. Jamaica and Cuba reported deaths and damage with flooding and power outages as Roosevelt aboard the Houston felt some effects.

U.S Miami Fla Caribbean Jamaica Cuba United States Jacksonville North American Santiago Kingston Cauto Guantanamo Bay Jacksonville Weather Bureau Roosevelt Houston Panama Canal Haiti

House Reviews Budget Cuts in Ohio Finance Committee

The Ohio House Finance Committee rewinds to revise a budget bill restoring about 715000 of Governor Davey’s vetoes from 8800000. A reconvening of the full house could occur Thursday, with edu section seeking 303000 restored for six state universities and Ohio State University facing push for 1266500. Kent State and others warn of severe funding shortfalls.

Columbus House Finance Committee Davey J. Freer Bittinger Friends Ohio State University Kent State

Canal From River to Lake Must Await 1936

Roosevelt's allotment board approved five million dollars to start digging the Beaver Mahoning link but Congress tangled and delayed federal action. A horseback survey of the 4 Proposed All Pennsylvania route for Lake Erie Ohio River Canal means any move toward construction must await the new year.

Washington U.P Roosevelt Beaver-Mahoning Congress

FIGH for life faces Ruth Nichols in wreck rescue

Ruth Nichols survived a plane wreck that killed her pilot and injured four others. Physicians reported her chances of recovery as better than even while the society flier battled for life and began treatment.

Figh Ruth Nichols Society

Ruth Nichols Plane Crash Probed In Troy

Federal and state investigators probe the crash of a 20 passenger airliner near Troy that killed pilot Capt. Harry Hublitz and severely injured Ruth Nichols. Four employees were treated for injuries and two workers later wed in a sky wedding. The plane owned by Clarence Chamberlin took off for New York and crashed after attempting to return to the airport.

Ruth Nichols Harry Hublitz Miss Nichols New York City Hublitz Clarence Chamberlin New York Albert B. Moore Troy

Woman Dies Saving Man From Automobile

In Cincinnati Mrs. Nellie Mount 29 saved her escort Harvey Bowman by pushing him from a speeding car’s path on a highway near the city last Saturday night. She was struck and died Monday night from a skull fracture and other injuries. Bowman reported he did not hear the car but that Mount acted to shove him out of danger just before impact.

Cincinnati Nellie Mount Harvey Bowman Here Bowman Frank Coppock

Indications of Oil Rise at Fisher Well After Shot

Oil was balled from a well drilled on Seth Lewis farm near Fisher after a Monday shot. Gross-Frebault Oil and Gas Co drilled in the Berenght sand at 1,235 feet last Friday. Eight quarts of nitro glycerine were used, greatly increasing oil output. gas present. pay sand about three feet thick with no water.

Seth Lewis Fisher Gross-Frebault Oil and Gas Company Beren

OSPA Opens Convention in Athens Today

The Ohio State Protective Association opened its state convention in Athens with a parade, banquet, and business session planned. Ed R. Wyant, state president, said 100 more delegates are expected, bringing total attendance near 200. Bricker was slated to speak but remained in Akron for a court hearing.

OSPA Athens Ohio State Protective Association America Virginia Ed R. Wyant Hotel Berry John W. Bricker Ohio Bricker Akron

Sherrill Group Asked To Help In Budget Drafting

Columbus House Finance Committee voted 13 to 5 to call representatives from the Sherrill State Government Survey to assist in crafting a revised budget. Republicans led the move against administration Democrats with three Democrats joining. The surveyors are expected to testify on Wednesday and may require amendments to existing laws to implement savings.

Columbus House Finance Committee Sherrill King Vinton

State loses suit to recover 300000 from six insurers

In Columbus a common pleas court judge ruled the state cannot collect 300000 from six insurance companies for damage to the State Office Building after the April 24 1932 explosion and fire. The ruling followed a prior settlement with Columbus Gas and Fuel Co totaling 750000, which the judge said barred further action.

Columbus Common Pleas Court John R. King Columbus Gas and Fuel Co

WPA Guarantees Ohio Jobs In Time For Eligible Workers

The Works Progress Administration pledged to place 260 000 to 300 000 able bodied Ohioans on relief jobs despite funding delays. D C Stillman, WPA chief in Ohio, said 215 000 jobs by November 1 is unlikely unless funds release speeds up. The goal was revised to 95 000 within ten days, with officials noting the program schedule only. The Emergency Relief Administration plans to wind down by November 1, extending in populous counties but ending in smaller ones.

Columbus Works Progress Administration Washington D. C. Stillman WPA Ohio Federal Emergency Relief Administration

Miners Urged to Vote at Cleveland Meeting

The Southeastern Ohio Truck Mine Operators' Association urges its 150 truck mines in Athens Hocking and Vinton Counties to vote their tonnage at the Bituminous Coal Producers District 4 meeting at the Hollenden Hotel Cleveland Wednesday Oct 30 at 2 pm. District 4 covers Ohio bituminous producers rail and truck. The new district board to be elected will govern the code and regulate industry under the Guffey Bill. Pearl Glenn is designated by the association to represent members by proxy at Cleveland.

Nelsonville Southeastern Ohio Cleveland Guffey Truckers Association Southeastern Ohio Pearl Glenn

Freed Advises Lorain Drawing Cancellation

United States District Attorney Emerick Freed advised cancellation of the Lorain Ohio drawing for a $100000 prize or Antlers Hotel title. After speaking with Albert Williams secretary of the Lorain Lodge of Fikes Freed quoted that the lodge had no involvement with the drawing set for November 28 which is under postal investigation.

Cleveland United States Emerick Freed Lorain Ohio Antlers Albert Williams Fikes Freed

Jockey Saun ders Sought in Derby Murder Inquiry

Louisville police named Willie Smoky Saunders, the jockey who rode Omaha to the 1935 Derby win, as a person of interest in the slaying of a young Louisville wife after a party. Baltimore police also questioned Saunders at his hotel but he had left.

Louisville Omaha Little Willie Smoky” Saunders Baltimore Saunders Laurel Park

Retrial Asked Over Jury Panel Color Bias in Murder Case

Warren white man Elmer E. Martin seeks a new trial for the murder of Charlies Campbell claiming the jury panel lacked Negro veniremen. He was sentenced to life after a second trial. earlier appeals had reversed a death sentence. He insists the grand jury and list omitted Black names.

Warren Elmer E. Martin Charlies Campbell Martin Common Pleas Lynn B. Griffith Griffith Columbus

Keaton I's Still Seriously Sick in Sawtelle Hospital

Buster Keaton, famed silent film comedian, remains in serious condition at the National Military Home Sawtelle after a nervous breakdown. Ill health stems from influenza and heavy stresses including divorce, alimony fights, and bankruptcy filings showing liabilities of 303432 and assets of 12000.

Los Angeles Buster Keaton Sawtelle Keaton Government Hospital Mae Elizabeth Scribbena Natalie Talmadge

Dairy Farmers Seek Higher Milk Prices in Ohio

Cleveland milk distributors faced a demand from dairy farmers in northern Ohio counties for a higher price schedule aimed at increasing the wholesale price of milk by 0 cents per hundredweight.

Cleveland Cleveland Milk Distributors Ohio

Ethiopian Imperial Guard Moves to Dessye Front

Eight thousand Ethiopian Imperial Guards march toward Dessye to defend the empire as Italians reportedly plan a final drive toward Addis Ababa. The emperor seeks to strengthen line defenses after reports of bombing on the Setit frontier and captures on the Webbe Shibeli.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia Dessye Haile Selassie Setit Dagmerrei Sciaveli Webbe Shibeli River Mount Entoto

Red Ink Versus Red Blood in Question of Neutrality

Santa Monica dispatch discusses opposition to arms shipment bans amid war tensions. It contrasts profiteers who value bloodshed as a ledger entry with those who view neutrality as a duty, arguing that stopping arms sales protects humanity despite business costs.

Cobb Santa Monica Calif U“M America

Auto parking eased for teachers during Athens meeting

Athens officials announced parking relief for Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association sessions. Mayor Len B. McCune urged residents to leave their cars at home to free space for an estimated 1000 visiting teachers. Out of town parking will be allowed on College and surrounding streets with a two hour limit removed. Do M. Gill seeks local host families for rooms Thursday and Friday nights with phone 833 for availability.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association Len B. McCune College East Union Congress East West Washington Streets University Terrace Do. M. Gill Chamber of Commerce

Sign of Better Times Seen at Washington

Farm Credit Administration officials said improved loan collections and reduced demand for aid show condition signs. They reported nine months of 1935 loans and discounts totaling 851 million dollars, down from 1.434 billion for the same period in 1934.

Washington Farm Credit Administration

Fire destroys meals in Athens restaurant blast

An explosion at the Burdette Carpenter Lunch Room on 7 West State Street damaged the kitchen as a stove overheated and doors burst open. One beef roast was destroyed but Mra Farley Burdette escaped injury and alerted Athens City firefighters who responded to the scene.

Burdette-Carpenter West State Street Mra Farley Burdette Athens City

Baron Carson Irish Statesman Dies in England

Baron Carson former first lord of the admiralty and war cabinet member at 1917 18 died today at Cleve Court, Minster England. He was 41 years old and a native of Dublin known for opposing any break between Ireland and England. He had been in failing health for several weeks.

Minster Kent England Baron Carson The Admiralty Cleve Court Dublin Ireland

Walburn Building Sold at Sheriff Sale for 17700

The Security Savings Bank Company bought the Walburn Building at 42 South Court Street plus a lot behind it and a private garage in an alley off Court Street for 17700 at a sheriff’s sale conducted by Karl Gardner for Sheriff Charles Stratton. Mortgage holders E. R. Walburn and Edith Walburn were foreclosed.

the Security Savings Bank Company Walburn South Court Street Court Street Karl Gardner Charles Stratton E. R. Walburn Edith Walburn

Tragic accident claims 6-year-old Joanne Cramer

In Lancaster Ohio police say six year old Joanne Cramer was killed Monday after stepping into the path of an automobile in front of her home. The driver Jennings Coy was exonerated by authorities.

Lancaster Joanne Cramer Jennings Coy

Eight Counties to Have WPA Work Provided

The WPA released 202 projects across eight Athens District counties to employ 6,853 needy men, with 29 Athens projects helping 757 workers. Start dates begin Friday, pending materials and bond votes, as engineers finalize plans and crews mobilize in Meigs Gallia Hocking Vinton Lawrence Washington Jackson and adjacent townships.

Works Progress Administration Athens Columbus Wi Karl Rothersmund Athens County Ray Noble WPA West Union Street Athens Central School West Washington High Streets Elmwood Place Fasf State Street Frankelin Morris Athena State Hospital Meigs Gallia Hocking Vinton Lawrence Washington Jackson

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