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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1932

Page

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Union awaits ruling on latest mine appeal in Ohio district

Union mine leaders await a written statement from Governor White to clarify disputes since mines resumed. They presented an interpretation of the amended 10 point plan and seek direct access to referee J H Pritchard. White urged both sides to adhere to the spirit of the agreement as investigations continue.

White Theiners J. H. Pritchard Columbus Hollister Herman Theisen Sssion Theiisen Theisen Pritchard Ohio

Church Leaders to Meet Halsey at Berry Hotel

Rev. Jesse Halsey of Cincinnati leading fellowship services at Athens Presbyterian Church will meet church officers and Bible School workers at Berry Hotel this evening at 5:30. Attendees to notify Prof. Gentry or Rev. Wilcox. Halsey praised steadfast faith amid trials and will join missionary and Friendly Societies for a conference at 2:30 PM Wednesday in the church storeroom, with a final address at 7 PM that evening.

Jesse Halsey Cincinnati Athens Presbyterian Church Bible School of the Missionary and Friendly Societies

McArthur Plans Ox Roast For Bridge Opening Celebration

Arrangements are under way in McArthur for an old ox roast to mark the new bridge and concrete highway on Route 50 east. The celebration, set for Saturday, November, will feature speakers led by Division Engineer A. Werwood of Marietta and H. N. Burt, secretary of Route 530 Association in Athens, along with Miss Mary White, daughter of Ohio’s governor, and Karl Hannafelt, director of culture for Ohio.

cArthur Crete McArthur A. Werwood Marietta H. N. Burt Associata Athens Mary White Ohio Karl Hannafelt Culture of

Ohio East Star convention opens in Dayton with 5000 attendees

The forty third annual convention of the Grand Lodge of Ohio Order of the Eastern Star opened in Dayton with about 5,000 in attendance. Mrs Olive Willems of Akron is the worthy matron as officers are to be elected Wednesday evening and a banquet is planned for that night.

Dayton Ayton U.P Grand Pier Ohio Order of the East Star Olive Willems Akron

Al Smith Attacks Republicans in Roosevelt Campaign Speech

Al Smith tours Newark to back Roosevelt, claims he wrote the Democratic prohibition plan and blames the 1928 defeat on Republican bigotry and deceit. He accuses the party of steering Catholic and Ku Klux Klan votes, cites farm loans, and urges support for Roosevelt and Garner.

Newark N. J U.P Alfred E. Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt Smith Mabel Walker Willebrandt Mabel Farm Board The Fruit Industries, Inc California Department of Justice Chicago Roosevelt Garner Franklin PD Lincoln Springfield Midwest Louis L. Emmerson Dliners Republican Mmmerton Tray Topcoat James Roosevelt Dodger I. Horner Llinois St. Louis

Diversion of Road Money Being Sought

A Meigs County group formed to oppose diverting highway funds to relief uses met at City Hall with plans to join a state-wide effort. George L. Stoughton of the Good Roads Federation spoke, and an executive committee was named including Scott Ridgway, Henry Koehler, John Downing, J. H. Grate, Will Matthewson, Charles Miles, John Ratusher, George Pratt and others.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio Good Roads Federation Meigs George L. Stoughton Good Roads Federation E. P. Dverr M. S. McAllister Scott Ridgway Henry Koehler John Downing J. H. Grate Middleport Will Matthewson Syracuse Charles Miles Racine John Ratusher Harrisonville George Pratt Rutland

River Mishap Brings Layoff at Ohio River Dam

River dispatch from Gallipolis reports Lockmaster Graham of Racine Dam No. 24 laid off after Steamer Robert G Nobie struck a miter sill at Lock No. 2. Fast action by Noble crew prevented sinking. repairs done at Point Pleasant Drydock. Farley at Dam 28 temporarily transferred to Racine Dam 24.

Gallipolis Farley Ohio River Dam Racine Dam Fred Herman Robert G. Nobie Federal Material Company Paducah Noble Goose Island Pomeroy Kenova W. Va Enterprise Drydock Point Pleasant Graham Racine

Ohio Building Association League Accepts Federal Aid

The executive committee of the Ohio Building Association League decided to accept aid from the federal home loan bank system to rehabilitate business in Ohio. The 44th annual convention starts in Columbus on Wednesday. no policy change on collections or foreclosures will occur during winter.

Building Association Columbus U.P Ohio Building Association League Federal Home Loan Bank Ohio League

Struck by Automobile Injures Miss Walsh in Albany

Miss Anna Walsh, 38 East Mill Street, injured Monday afternoon at Court and State Streets when struck by an automobile driven by Miss Emma Woodgerd of Albany. Walsh suffered severe cuts and bruises, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital, and her condition is not serious.

Anna Walsh East Mi L Street Court State Streets Emma Woodgerd Albany Walsh Sheltering Arms Hospital

Pastor Painted Jekyll Hyde in Murder Trial

In Muskogee Oklahoma on October 25 the Rev S A Berrie faced a murder trial charged with poisoning his wife Ida Bess to marry a 19 year old teacher. Prosecutors described him as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde while defense argued church feuding and gossip caused the charges.

Muskogee Okla U.P S. A. Berrie Ida Bess Fannie Berrie Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde Phillip K. Oldham

Delay in Sentencing Walter Boyd by Special Jury

Walter Boyd, convicted Friday night by a special jury of manslaughter in the death of Fred Brumfield, faces a sentence delay by Judge W R White. The judge awaits two additional defendants to sentence to the Ohio Penitentiary and will hear two criminal cases in his own court due to the illness of the Jackson city solicitor and his absence from the Jackson County common pleas bench.

Gallipolis Walter Boyd Fred Brumfield W. R. White Ohio Jackson City White Jackson County Common Pleas

Central Rental Bulletin Board Ad Promises Listings

The Messenger classified section advertises daily rental columns for rooms apartments and houses. Mrs A Beasley of Marietta Ave used the ad to rent three large rooms.

Messenger Classified Section Dc. A. Beasley Marietta Ave

Furnished or unfurnished large rooms with heat and garage

Real estate listing notes large rooms available with soft water and furnace heat. Includes garage and easy access to utilities. Contact dial 24881 for details.

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Thrift Cooking School Opens at Senior High

Thrift figures in menus as Senior High converts stage into a modern kitchen for a district wide cooking class led by Ruth Campbell. The course features new equipment, recipes, menus and labor saving ideas aimed at homemakers and young brides, with free printed recipes for attendees.

Ruth Campbell

City managers warn of default risk in U S cities

Lent D. Upson, Detroit Bureau of Governmental Research director, told a joint convention of the International City Managers Association and the Governmental Research Bureau that slovenly management has worsened the economy. He warned cities may head toward default before cutting expenses and cited a possible financial blacklist for repudiating debts.

Cincinnati U.P Lent D. Upson Detroit Bureau of Governmental Research International City Managers’ Association Governmental Research Bureau

Hoover to sharpen attacks in Madison Square Garden speech

President Hoover plans a forceful New York address next Monday aiming to label Roosevelt’s camp as radical. He coordinates with Senate and House Republicans to press the radicalism line, while weighing Midwest campaign stops and a possible California finale.

Henry FP. Misselwitz United Press Wester Washington Hoover Madison Square Garden New York Glenn Linois Rep. Fish White House Franklin B. Roosevelt Detroit Mid-West Indianapolis Chicago California

Relief Money Delayed By Legal Hurdles In Athens County Bond Plan

Athens County faces ongoing delays in accessing 56200 in bond relief as Columbus lawyers for BancOhio Securities demand more financial data. The latest hurdle requires county officials to guarantee a countywide tax levy to cover bond payments if state utility tax receipts fall short, a claim commissioners deem a mere formality since state funds are expected to cover the payments.

Columbus Athena County Athens County BancOhio Securities Company

Fek Schoonover Held on Theft Charge in Athens County

Fek Schoonover of Buchtel was bound over to the Athens County Common Pleas Court under $100 bond after a preliminary hearing before Magistrate C H Porter today. He faced a charge of theft of furnishings from a Buchtel poor room owned by Oral Daugherty.

Fek Schoonover Buchtel Athens County Common Pleas Court C. H. Porter Oral Daugherty

Hardships of the footsore Smith family told by travel woes

Six members of the Smith family arrive tired in Middleport after a long walk from Cincinnati toward Parkersburg. A missing 13 year old girl triggers a sheriff assisted search led by Otho Tracy. she is found unharmed and the family recounts their hardship journey with two baby carriages and a small cart used for belongings. They sought a job connection in Parkersburg where Mrs Smith has kin and Mr Smith hopes work.

Middleport Smith Gravel Hill Pomeroy Otho Tracy Cincinnati Parkersburg Footsore Smiths Pythian Park Charles Frankenburg Guy Reynolds Mrs. Smith Mr. Smith

Board of Control weighs $400,000 aid for state schools

The State Board of Control met in Columbus to consider releasing an additional $400,000 in state-aid funds to pay staff at weaker state-aid schools. The action aimed to ensure funding for educator salaries and stabilize school finances amid financial strain.

Board of Control Columbus D.p State Board of Control

Dayton Utility Rate Rise Denied by Ohio Panel

Ohio utilities commission denied Dayton Power and Light's request to raise natural gas rates in eight communities including Piqua and Troy. The record in the Columbus gas case parallels the Columbus Gas Company, with a 45 cent gate rate under review and extra time sought for brief filing.

Columbus U.R Dayton Power and Light Company Ohio Piqua Troy Columbuse City of Columbus Gas Company Ohio Fuel Gas Company E. J. Hopple Frank W. Geiger The Utilities Commission Dayton

Ford Deduces Forest Sex Life Not Known By Will

A letter describes a coast flight toward Para Brazil with remarks on Rockefellers and Ford. It notes landing near the Amazon, mentions a rubber plantation with male trees, and ends with a playful guess about arboreta and forest sex life. Will writes this playful travel snatch.

Para Brazil Rockefellers Thia Rockefeller Foundation Rio de Janeiro Amazon River Ford Will

Roosevelt Attacks Prohibition and Farm Policies On Campaign Trail

Roosevelt for president denounces the administration doctrine of despair and farm foreclosures. He urges farmers to embrace tree crops and criticizes land bank and agricultural policy while on a fundraising tour through border states and the Solid South.

Roosevelt Sprola Baltimore Roosevelt Atlanta Pbs Solid South Hoover

Gallia Grand Jury Called for November Session

Gallipolis October term grand jury named by Judge W R White to convene Friday November 4 to hear indictments from mayors and justices courts. Session expected to last one day possibly two with cases including shooting deaths and neglect. Fifteen jurors drawn cover Gallipolis and surrounding townships.

Gallipolis Steff W. R. White John Fulton Jerome Mouck Bineat Davis

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Tion of Mines Halsey High Way O.E.S al Smith William J. Donovan Board of Strategy Cident Jekyll Hyde Boyd Dupes Germany Oscar Daubmann Oscar Daub Mann Dankmann Mrs. Campbell Hits City Management Hyd Footsore Smith Republican Board Shirley Bevis Dayton Utility Robert Roche Tiffin L. P. Mooney Hocking County Joseph T. Tracy Earl C. Shively Bettman Howard L. Bevis Forest Coe En Flays Hy Raymond Clapper Iqat Sava Sion CITES Rooosevelt Agrion Raaid Mississippi River Gallia
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