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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1932

Page

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Local Talent Starred Feature Opens at Pythian Theater

Athens residents attend the Heroes picture at the Pythian Theater with local cast members including Mayor Robert S Wood and Mary Catherine Chute. The film follows Henpech in a rise and fall saga amid scenes on main streets and State Hospital grounds.

Filmed 'N Athens Athen State Hospital Othr Taex Robert S Wood Carl Beasley Mary Catherine Chute Helen Jones Jack Swanson Tom Byrne Athens Certrude Vermaaten Trimble Athens Main Street Ecuraim Ghates Bonde Edmund Goulding

U S Studies France Plan On Security League Army

Washington October 8 U S reports studied Frances disarmament plan calling for a League of Nations army. The document outlines consultative features and security pledges. American policy remains cautious. Hoover administration objects to a pact but will consider the French appeal.

Washington Frances League of Nations Atte Department Jeet Hoover Geneve State Department

Columbus to Appeal Rate Ruling on Gas Prices

Columbus officials will not pay the 35 cent gas rate ordered by the Public Utilities Commission this winter. The effective date for the new rate will be postponed until the Supreme Court rules on the challenged rate. The prevailing rate is 16.48 cents per thousand cubic feet.

Columbus Rae Commission Supreme Court

Flare Drops Fire At Ford Home In Detroit Incident

A night landing flare dropped from a low flying airplane exploded and set a house on fire in Detroit on October 29. The blaze damaged a home occupied by a Ford Motor Company engineer and his family while Mrs Jay Gregor and her child were knocked from the porch.

Detroit Ford Motor Company John J Wohram Ford Jay Gregor

Downing Trial Set in Columbus Woman Case

Joan Downing a 42 year old confessed singer for Mrs Marie Bonzo wife of Daniel J Bonzo chief record clerk of Ohio Penitentiary pleaded not guilty to a first degree murder indictment in county criminal court The trial date was set for Wednesday November 16 by Judge Scarlett who ordered a special venire of 75 prospective jurors to report immediately

Siages Columbus Joan Downing Marie Bonzo Daniel J. Bonzo Ohio Penitentiary Julie Henry L Serriett Scarlett

Dry League Leader Rules Out Volstead Law Amendment

A Dry League leader rejects any amendment to the Volstead Act regarding malt liquor exemptions. discussion notes that Congress could adjust enforcement funding, while legal experts cite Supreme Court precedent limiting state and federal power. The piece reports on positions by figures such as former Governor Alfred Smith and Representative James Bees, with skepticism about sportsmanship and enforcement impact.

Wilson Washington O-An Alfrid B Smith James M Bees Scott Std Bite Haps Congress Bech Legal Department of the Leagus States Supreme Court

Wheat Sinks as Last Week Deals Collapse on Wheat Prices

Wheat futures collapsed at the Chicago Board of Trade with December wheat slipping to 43 44 cents a bushel after a broad swoon in global supplies. Traders rushed to sell as demand dwindled and buyers failed to offset the drop, reflecting a market overwhelmed by ample Argentina and Australian crops.

Tnv Chicago Tractarall Wien Englands United Stes Canada

Cooper to Speak in Nelsonville Wednesday Evening

Former Ohio Governor Cooper will address a popular meeting in Nelsonville on Wednesday evening. He will speak on current issues with a Republican crowd before a public meeting at 6 o clock in the Dew Howl. The Nelsonville High School band will play and expected attendance includes many supporters.

Ohio Nelsonville Nelsonvelle Forett Spagali-Amyeers Cooper Nelson Dle High School Ming Elaner Mary E Bartlett

New York Chemist Wins Perkin Medal for Rubber Vulcanization

George Dunsuger, a chemist with the EO OF Good-ich Rubber Co of Alron O, receives the Perkin Medal for developing orgenin as an accelerator of vulcanization. The advance extends the life of tires and rubber goods.

New York George Dunsuger Good-ich Rubber Co Alron O Perkin

Athens vendor boosts sales with classified fruit ad

Fred Stephenson of Athens placed a fruit advertisement in The Messenger classified section. Within three days all his peaches, pears, nectarines and grapes sold, despite a proverb about sour grapes. The notice highlights successful fruit sales and rapid response from buyers.

Fred Stephenson Athens

Ownership of Ohio Property Said Liability

A political piece discusses ownership of Ohio property as a liability. It highlights Republican contender Ingalls criticizing Democrat state administration and tax policy, referencing past slavery and urging support for a governor candidate. The piece notes concerns about state property, crime, and economy, urging voters to consider the candidates' records.

Ohio Property Colinmels Caindi Ingalle Ingida Ohio Waites Duhor Beroming i Coxsmar Tiesta

Gas Rate Case Set Date for Logan and Ohio Bodies

Public utilities commissioners announced a date for a further hearing on the Logan rate case. The action follows a petition from several Ohio communities including Lorain Athens and others. The case involves requests tied to the suspended rate and expedited consideration.

Logan Arton Ohio Lorain Bacyrus Athens Onto

Unemployed Protest Marches Led by Army of Marchers

London reports a mass march to protest unemployment relief rules. A monster protest meeting at Trafalgar Square is planned with over 1000 expected participants. Rioting in Hyde Park previously injured seven people.

London Tosder

Parolee Killings Prompt Nationwide Check On Ex Convicts

Publicity mounts as ex convicts ordered to undergo thorough review after three killings in Cleveland and Columbus. Officials plan to retrial paroled inmates and tighten parole enforcement to address violent incidents and rising concerns.

Elevelard Enere Lina Clevemni Ane Columbus

Families Battle on Courthouse Square Feud Sparks Shootout

In Pineville, two feuding families clashed on the main street in front of the courthouse today injuring bystanders. The feud traces to a revenge killing months ago when a McGeorge relative is accused of shooting a Lee family member.

Pineville CPP Lige McGeorge George Lee Lee McGeorge Sheriffs Office Steve Tee Olver McGeorge Innersea Eputy

Alarm at Lindley Hall Sparks Firehouse Call

A false alarm circulated Saturday night about a blaze at the girls dormitory in Lindley Hall. The firehouse received a call around 6:15 PM reporting a fire, but no flames or smoke were observed and no fire was found.

Lindley Hall Court Street

Woman Held Against Will by Mother, Troubling Details Emerge

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a woman held by her mother or family member. Text references locations around Los Angeles and mentions a court or police involvement with unclear dates. The garbled wording limits firm conclusions but indicates a criminal or protective custody situation.

Work Sharing Plan Attacked

A political dispute emerges as critics attack a proposed work sharing plan. The fragmentary text references President Tinower and labor moves affecting workers, outlining contention over CIVDIDE and reforms.

Mooney Caring for Europe and Facing Execution Debate

The article discusses Mooney's appeal and memories of the Quaker defense and belief in clemency. It notes his transfer from San Quentin and the hope that a harsh sentence could be softened. It references an older woman’s opinion and questions whether he ever acted to avert his execution.

Mooneyr Mothe Mar Mooney Europe Dex Ures San Quentin Renesco

Big Mines Restart One Thousand Miners in Canada Rail Move

An official announced that 1000 miners will return to work at Bellaire area mines in Wheeling West Virginia. The payroll is expected to be about 32.668 million dollars annually, with the Canadian National Railway overseeing the return.

York Betlaire Wheeling Tell Paver Net Bellaire Gall Ovrere RC Vaughan Gard

Cross Country Trip Ends at Hoover Drive

A garbled report outlines a cross country campaign journey ending at Hoover Drive with references to routes, towns, and groups. Despite the corruption, it mentions preparations, local help, and efforts surrounding a transit or travel event connected to a regional effort.

Hoover

Unclear broken text with officials in Yeast County scandal

Fragmentary OCR notes describe sheriff resignation and local officials amid a convoluted sequence of names and places. The readable bits reference Ikra County Res teers and an execution ad, but details are garbled and names are uncertain.

Fourteen killed as airliner crashes in Alay island incident

A late night crash near Alay island forces down a jetliner with many aboard. Emergency teams report casualties and ongoing rescue efforts as authorities probe the cause and identify passengers.

Americans tire of Republican prosperity in 19th century memo

A terse note discusses public sentiment against Republican prosperity, mentioning local leaders and civic actions. The item references Hanover and county politics, with implied frustration about national economic policy and a call for attention to local concerns.

Hanover Ndiar Apolierpesch

Haney Criticizes Parole Policy For Lacking Mental Examinations

G Walker Haney argues modern parole practice ignores thorough mental health evaluations, citing three Ohio cases involving paroled offenders. He says lay judgment misreads criminal risk and warns a psychiatrist would not have approved such parolings.

G. Walker Haney

Cooking Class for Mothers Brides Too

A fragmentary notice describes a cooking class event titled Cooking Class for Mothers Brides Too held at a location in Campbell. It mentions attendees and a schedule on a page reference likely from a local paper. The text is garbled but signals a community education activity with unspecified dates.

Weather notes predict colder week ahead in district area

The report outlines a shift to colder conditions this week across the district with a potential temperature drop and risk of frost. Details on timing and location remain unclear due to OCR quality but the trend indicates a cool start followed by colder episodes later in the week.

Prince of Wales visit sparks Northern Trend tensions

The report notes political turmoil as Prince of Wales activity intersects with Northern Trend debates. A correspondent cites public reaction and ongoing discussions led by Democratic officials.

Capital Visit Fails To Find Cabinet Members

New York reports a light Washington visit as arrivals from Florida Georgia and the mid Atlantic region probe cabinet activity with no ministers present. The dialogue notes no one at Hoover's disposal and comments on cabinet absence amid a tense political moment.

New York Florida Georgia Calderina Virginia Maryland New Jersey Washington Boya Sid Mr Hoover Indie Ana Charley Curtis Kansas Toure

Bobcat Attack Goes Great in Saturday Fray

Ohio State forward Bobby Brown sparked a high scoring clash against Georgetown, with key runs and a late burst by Robbie in a game that featured multiple penalties and dramatic plays. The contest, continued on the sport page, highlighted Brown and teammates in a hard fought battle.

Satoshy Scorls Fingt Harold Brows Carcred Gaares Town Browmaprin Georgetown den Sas Deoxy Mer Joe Sintte Georges Towns Tigardine Ale Robinette Coleman Dann Brown Bawdoaky Gadasky Robbie Sport Page

Workers Get Bequests From Dying Employer

Toledo writer reports Albert S. Clore dies and leaves a stock of $600 for every Hickok O11 employee with five years tenure and $300 for those with three years. A $25,000 trust is set to aid the city’s needy via the Army Foundation at Christmas. The remainder funds are to be managed for investment and distribution.

Toledo U.r-Banquesta Hickok O11 Corporation Albert S. Clore Vier Coneporation Close Christma Day Cor

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