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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1932

Page

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Dry Laws Divide Ohio Candidates in Prohibition Campaigns

In Columbus on Oct 24, both pro and anti prohibition groups circulated candidate ratings. The Ohio Anti Saloon League gave no recommendations for governor and U S senator while listing other offices with varied opinions. The Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform reported congressional results favoring repeal among Ohio candidates.

Columbus Ohio Anti-Saloon League United States Ohio State Senate Women's Organization For National Prohibition Reform Washington U. S

Women group predicts House to swing against the Eighteenth Amendment

The Women Organization for National Prohibition Reform reports a nationwide candidate poll showing the 73rd Congress likely to have eleven wets to every dry. Of 607 candidates across 45 states, 553 are classified as wets or drys, signaling broad support for repeal.

Washington Women’ Organization For National Prohibition Reform Congress Women’s Anti Prohibition Organization

Bomb Attempt At Burlesque House in Cincinnati Foiled

In Cincinnati on October 24 two bombs were placed at the Empress theater owned by Meyer Blackie Lantz and were found by janitor Edward Collier before the midnight show. A third device exploded at Lantz’s suburban home, damaging a wall and windows after it detonated.

Cincinnati U.2 Meyer "Blackie"ntz Edard Collier Lantz

Stolen Girl Returns From Newark Kidnapping

Eight year old Anna Kleinacher was found in Springfield New Jersey alive with a one inch gash under her eye after wandering from near a golf course. Police report the kidnapper had quarreled with the mother in Newark and provided a description to local authorities.

Springfield N. J Anna Kleinacher Ewark

Patterson Named Ohio American Legion State Commander

Joseph V. Patterson of Findlay assumes the unexpired term as state commander of the American Legion in Columbus. He fills the post after Colonel Ralph D. Cole was killed in a Warren automobile accident. Patterson previously served in the 332nd Infantry and 79th Division and led Company G, 808th Infantry overseas for ten months.

Columbus Joseph V. Patterson Findlay American Legion Ralph D. Cole Warren Patterson Cole 332Nd Infantry 112Th 112Th Military Train and Military Police Corps Camp Sheridan Ala Camp Meade 316Th Infantry Co. G 808Th Infantry

Cooking Class To Be Taught Coming Week

The Messenger announces its Tenth Annual Cooking School to benefit women, men, children, and merchants. Ruth Campbell, renowned cookery lecturer, will lead sessions with nutrition, home economics, and time saving kitchen tools. Brides, experienced housekeepers, and engaged girls gain recipes, planning tips, and shopping advice.

Messenger The Ruth Campbell Campbell Messenger School

Traffic Crashes Claim Eight in Columbus Week End

Traffic accidents reported to the United Press caused at least eight deaths over the weekend in Columbus. Wire service dispatches indicate multiple fatalities among Chians.

Columbus United Press

Kerr Hardware ad nets sale to Glouster woman

A Kerr Hardware machine ad in The Messenger attracted shoppers on Court Street and was purchased by a Glouster woman the day after it appeared. The notice urged readers to watch daily opportunities in the classifieds.

The Messenger Kerr Hardware Court Street Glouster

Used electric washer with new wringer rolls for sale

Kerr Hardware offers a used electric washer in good condition with new wringer rolls for quick sale at 15 dollars cash.

Kerr Hardware

Miners Press for Written Interpretations of 10-Point Plan

District scale committee leaders Herman Theisen and William B. Mortis traveled to Columbus with miners and officials to seek a written interpretation of amended 10-point plan provisions governing mine operations. The group pressed that former workers be restored to their old jobs when openings arise, citing Sunday Creek and New York Coal companies in Millfield and Jacksonville Grove discussions. The meeting also touched on politics, relief efforts for needy families, and local county candidate introductions.

Hocking Herman Theisen William B. Mortis Columbus White Adjt Frank Vv. Henderson James Berry Division of Mines Johhn S. Sheller J. H. Pritchard Lee Hall David Watkins George Savage Capt Percy Tettow Miners’ Union Jacksonville Grove Sunday Creek New York Sunday Creek Company No. 6 Millfield Elmer Allen Theisen United Mine Workers of America Percy Tellow Nelson Beatty Carl Gardner Ross Greens Run Hall Tetlow Robert J. Bulkley West Virginia Gardner Harry Dust Charles Stratton Walter Maccombs P. E. Thompson

Fatal Auto Crash Near Springfield Claims Two Youths

Two young people died and two were injured in an early morning crash on the National Highway three miles west of South Vienna Ohio. Victims were Naomi Grage 21 of Cincinnati and Mose Kuhr 21 of Dayton. The Columbus to Dayton trip car first struck a truck then collided with an oncoming truck. A third freight truck ran over Kuhr after hitting the wreckage.

Springfield South Vienna Naomi Grage Cincinnati Mose Kunr Dayton Columbus Kuhr

Intoxicated man drives dead passenger to police station

Stephen Toth, 44, drove a dead woman believed to be Mrs. Mary Galvey, 40, to a Cleveland precinct station after a night at a speak easy. Police say death appeared natural and Toth was intoxicated. Four others at the speakeasy were later arrested. The car dash through city streets lasted about two hours before the police stop.

Cleveland U.P Stephen Toth Toth Mary Galvey

Famous Democrat Backs Hoover Opposing Roosevelt for Presidency

Dudley Malone, longtime Walker ally and Wilson appointee, says he will support Herbert Hoover and not Franklin D Roosevelt. Malone cited fears over political change harming workers and merchants, and denied Walker friendship influenced his choice. He backed Alfred E Smith at Chicago, and plans to aid Smith in Newark rally.

Dudley Field Malone Smith Roosevelt New York U.p.dudley Field Malone Woodrow Wilson James J. Walker Herbert Hoover Franklin Roosevelt Malone Walker Chicago Alfred E. Smith Newark

Hoover plans final cross country campaign push

President Hoover may end his re election drives with a dramatic trans continental trip to Palo Alto California. He enjoyed warm receptions on a swing through West Virginia and Michigan to Detroit despite hostile Detroit crowd boos. Advisers say the opposition's demonstrations may boost support elsewhere for his conservative program to aid the needy and lift the nation from depression.

Washington U.P Hoover Palo Alto Calif West Virginia Michigan Detroit Olympia Arena Arena

Strickland Gillilan to Pronounce for Hoover on NBC

Humorist Strickland Gillilan, once a Ohio University student, will broadcast tonight from 8:30 to 8:45 over NBC to endorse Herbert Hoover. He recently contrasted Hoover and Roosevelt in a segment last Monday night.

Strickland Gillilan Ohio University NBC Tonight Herbert Hoover Strick Hoover Roosevelt

Two Ohio University Students Injured In Middletown Crash

Two Ohio University students Kenneth Heilman of Cleveland and Albert Kucherak of Pittsburgh were injured when their car collided with a Cleveland auto on Middle Town Pike six miles north of Hamilton while en route to the Ohio Miami game. Heilman suffered a slight concussion and is improving at Mercy Hospital. Kucherak has a cut and head bump at Middletown Hospital. Dr. M D Worley of Athens, driving the other car, had leg cuts and returned home. The fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha mourns the incident as members visit the injured.

Ohio University Middletown Pike Hamilton M. D. Worley Athens Cleveland Worley Kenneth Hellman Albert Kucherak Pittsburgh Heilman Lambda Chi Alpha Kucherak Mercy Hospital Middletown Dr. Worley

Arrest Agitators Held After Hoover Heckle in Detroit

William Reynolds 38, Communist gubernatorial candidate, and three companions were turned over to federal authorities for questioning after arrests Saturday night for heckling President Hoover at Detroit Union Station. Reynolds led chants during the arrival of Hoover's special train and was linked to a previous riot at the Ford Dearborn plant that left four men dead.

Detroit U.P William Reynolds Hoover Union Station Reynolds Walter Hither William Coetz Harry Gilvestein Boon Ford Dearborn Reh

Robbers Break Into Two Local Warehouses Weekend

Thieves entered Carpenter Hardware on North Court Street and the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad freight depot on West Union Street over the weekend. They stole about 141 dollars from the hardware store and 10 from the freight depot, damaging safes and crates but leaving cigarettes untouched. A state fingerprint expert was summoned to aid the investigation.

Carpenter Hardware North Court Street Baltimore & Ohio Railroad West Union Street Carpenter's Gionaster

Mother in Mattoon Kills Three Children After Loss of Money

In Mattoon Illinois October 24 4 The mother Inez Carroll 29 confessed to drugging and drowning her three children after financial losses from her husband’s death and an insurance crash left her destitute She reportedly attempted suicide with poison and collapse The coroner will hold a jury investigation Wednesday The case raises murder charge questions despite her confession

Mattoon Oet Pra Steven Schilling

Fourteen Die When Bus Plunges Into Mississippi River

Authorities recovered fourteen Black victims and one white man after a bus drove off an embankment into the Mississippi River near Natchez. Rescue teams saved the driver Alma Wines of Clayton Louisiana and two others, while three Black women bodies were found overnight.

Natctez Miss U.P Mississippi Alma Wines Clayton James Cooley George Sealey Meadville

Japs Arrange Pact with Russia and Manchukuo

The Daily Telegraph diplomatic correspondent reports Japan has persuaded Russia to recognize the Manchukuo regime and pursue an anti aggression pact. Japan may extract concessions from American firms via Manchukuo with large scale public works to win U.S. business backing.

London Japan Russia Manchukuo Daily Telegraph

Brasil Journey Notes From a Fraying Trip

The traveler remarks on Brazil as a beautiful yet hot country near a major coffee port. He mentions arriving late, a large city sweeping up streets after a two week old revolution, and the president remaining in power while Democrats face a challenge back home.

Santos Brasil Rio Janeiro

Rage Drives Colorado Springs Man to Kill Family Then Self

Theodore Gilberg 28, enraged that his family “melted on me” shot his wife Iva Stauffer 9 year old Bertha and his father Frank Gilberg then killed his mother Rose Gilberg 56 before calling police and killing himself after securing a shotgun. Authorities report a frenzied family massacre with four dead and the killer dead.

Colorado Springs Cole Get U.P Theodore Gilberg Iva Stauffer Bertha Frank Gilberg Rose Gilberg Gilberg

Natural Receiver Polish Engineer Hears Radio Programs Without Aerial

LODZ Poland Oct 24 A local factory engineer named Romana says he is wired for sound by nature and hears all broadcasts from the Lodz Station though he is seldom near a receiving set. Romana amazed specialists who dubbed his powers an inexplicable radio like faculty.

Lodz Poland UPA Romana

World Movements Toward Peace Discussed at Athens Forum

Wolfe Mauck and Porter led an Athens church forum on world movements toward peace. More than 200 attended at Ohio University’s Athena High School unit in a nation wide effort to spur constructive thought on postwar progress.

Athens Ehurchsen Ohio University Protecora Athena Unitorium

Professor Mauck Assesses League of Nations Purpose and Weaknesses

Professor Mauck surveys the League of Nations as the first postwar attempt to prevent war by cooperation and peaceful dispute settlement. He cites Greece Bulgaria 1928 as a case and notes strengths in past actions but warns three core weaknesses including sovereignty and U.S. hesitancy to join.

League of Nations Vie ©. Mauck Society of Nations Wiiseen The League Commissione Greece Bulgaria League United States Mauck

Mussolini Seeks Clean Slate On War Debts

In Turin on October 9 Benito Mussolini urged a clean slate for war debts, presenting a vision of debt revision as essential for Italy’s postwar recovery and national unity.

Turin Italy Benito Mussolini

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