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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
1
Striking farmers turn their eyes to Washington amid Holiday movement calls for embargoes and new leverage. Governors plan to discuss legislation while Holiday leaders push for blanketing price support and a moratorium on loans and foreclosures as tensions ease in Sioux City.
U P reports a sharp rise in bituminous coal output in recent weeks. For the week ending Aug 27 the national production surpassed 5.32 million tons, up from 4.95 million the prior week. Pennsylvania anthracite rose to 863 thousand tons, up 181 thousand from the week before.
Wade L. Everett of Canaan Township filed his petition for county commissioner as an independent in Athens County. He submitted affidavit signatures totaling 154. The deadline per Ohio law is Friday September 9 at 6 30 p m, with signatures due to Election Clerk David Johnson. The Board of Elections will meet September 14 to approve or reject the petitions.
The Valley showboat, operating between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, sprang a leak while moored in the Licking River and settled on its side in the river bed. Owner Harry Hart and his family escaped to shore as season performances were suspended. Rat-chewed hull holes were blamed for the leak.
Columbus report details a survey on Ohio highways estimating 3,166 of 6,847 bridges require replacement for safety or width reasons with a total projected cost near 20 million dollars. Counties hold bridge duties within municipalities while state aid may be used for maintenance.
Ohio will see a sharp drop in its 1932 apple and peach crops. Dr. J. H. Gourley reports apples will be about one third of 1931’s bumper harvest, and peaches are around 836000 bushels, down from more than two and a half times that amount last year. The decline spans Central Ohio to the Southern region along the Ohio River.
Hollywood star Jean Harlow met privately with Henry Bern, brother of her late husband Paul Bern. The session, held in her room at a New York hotel, followed by a two hour confidential discussion about Bern’s death. Studio executives were barred from the meeting and no statement was issued.
State Street concrete pouring started today after noon on East State Street with work also on Park Avenue. The north half is being poured and will take about 10 days. after completion a one week wait precedes pouring on the south half plus widening at the east end. John W. Dowler, resident state road engineer, notes the sequence and timeline.
Clarence Petty administrator filed to sell Wyer estate real estate to pay debts. Hearing set for Oct 17 at 9 a m. Probate Judge S M Johnson. Hull Foster Jr estate inheritance tax based on gross 169 757 71 with net value 157 703 74 after debts. Distribution includes Rose Foster 12198, Helen Foster Dickenson 31730, I M Foster 1000, First M E Church Athens 6635, First Presbyterian Church Athens 6435, Harry Z Foster 99505.74. Inheritance tax 4080.59.
Hotel records show an attractive red haired woman registered as Mrs. Paul Bern at the Algonquin for a decade ending January 1932. Bern called annually and sent payments to cover her bills while she lived in isolation, reading books and receiving few visitors. She left in January with trunks bound for San Francisco and no forwarding address. It was unclear if she went there as she planned to spend time with old friends.
A fire in Elyria yesterday destroyed the county dog pound kennel. Officials said the lock was broken and all dogs were released before the blaze began, suggesting a disgruntled dog owner may have started the fire.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Mace Simmons died last Saturday in Denver Colorado were held Tuesday in Denver and burial occurred in Littleton Colorado. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mace of Athens and attended Athens High School and Ohio University before teaching in Athens County. She trained as a nurse and later married Lewis Simmons of California and lived there before moving to Denver for health reasons.
Reno report cites Mrs. Rudy Valiee saying her change of heart is not publicity but a woman’s age old prerogative. She chose not to pursue a divorce and planned to head westward.
In Columbus today miners from Athens Meigs and Perry counties submitted two proposed amendments to the state run mining settlement to Governor George White after lengthy talks. The governor called the proposals apparently immaterial and said he would discuss them with Adjutant General Frank Henderson. He did not reveal their exact nature but said they largely concern the burial fund and did not mention the mine union. The governor indicated he would discuss with mine operators if they meet approval, not plans for a miners operators meeting. The scale committee members included Herman Theisen John Downing Pearl Parker and Walter Compton.
Herman Theisen, chair of the Miners’ Scale Committee in the Hocking District, said progress was made in talks at Columbus with Governor White. The group, including Perry and Meigs County members, outlined a proposition to end the mine dispute and planned further discussions with the governor and operators.
Misa Marion Myers 21 daughter of Guy C Myers of Ashland Ohio was killed when an auto plunged into a ditch tearing down a power line near Mullet Lake. Emery Frambach of Cleveland who drove the car was held for a statement. No immediate cause for the ditching was known. The girl had escaped the wreck and walked toward the road before becoming entangled in the live wire.
Mt. Vernon reporter notes Republican nominee David S. Ingalls at a GOP rally charges Governor George White misstates economy in state departments. He forecasts a $10,000,000 deficit for White’s administration based on the opening salvo in the gubernatorial campaign.
United Press report from Washington on September 8 says William Green announced the American Federation of Labor will pursue compulsory unemployment insurance funded by industry through state laws. A model bill is being drafted for convention consideration in Cincinnati after elections.
Patched pants and a $7,516 bankroll surfaced as George Karnavalos was arrested for selling pies without a license. Two $500 bills were missing when counted at the station, and Patrolman John Fry faced suspension pending review. Karnavalos, aided by the Greek consul, bought a pre selling license and planned to return to Greece to visit his wife and five children.
In Beverly Hills California a commercial-minded publisher George Horace Lorimer places a paid endorsement for the Republican ticket. The article marks a notable shift as Coolidge supporters shift from political campaigning to a business driven payoff for the party.
Washington reports commodity markets closing the gap between production costs and prices. Cotton prices show profit for many producers, while wheat heads toward profit for efficient growers. Corn oats copper and lead advance but remain short of break even.
The Department of Agriculture estimated U.S. cotton output this year at 11.41 million bales, down from 17.01 million bales in 1931. The report notes conditions affecting yield amid the drought and market prospects.
Funeral service for Dr. Herman J. Peter a Civil War veteran and physician of 64 years in Rogersville will be held at 2 p m tomorrow at his home in that village.
Government insect experts are mobilized to protect Ohio crops from pests. Secretary Hyde announces a public hearing for Oct. 4 on extending the Japanese beetle quarantine to Ohio and possibly other states. Hessian fly risk to winter wheat is rising across at least eight states including Ohio. Beetles were trapped near Canton, Cleveland, Columbia, Steubenville, and Zanesville, a first in Ohio outside Cleveland and Columbus since 1931.
Chicago today reports Mrs. Juliette L. Tennant divorces William G. Tennant on desertion grounds but agrees to pay him 40 dollars weekly for two years. She seeks custody of the three children and the decree orders her to cover medical bills for Tennant, a patient in an Oconomowoc Wisconsin home, at the rate of 10 dollars weekly until 1934.
Edward D. Schorr of Cincinnati, chairman of the state central and executive Republican committees, wrote committees and state chairmen urging a united and harmonious drive toward party victory in November in Columbus.
Spanish and Civil War veterans ask Uhrichsville officials to remove the ashes of the dog mascot Bing from the war memorial building. The Carl Hamilton Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars and other groups warn they may withdraw honor tablets if the memorial keeps the ashes.
Fire destroyed the Kasex No. mine tipple of the Lost Run Coal Company in Hocking County near New Strattaville. About 1,000 ton capacity tipple and machine shop equipment were lost. damage estimated at 40000 dollars. Suspected incendiary origin. several structures burned including electrical equipment. Miner home attacked with shots. 35 rounds fired near Chauncey. dynamite explosions in Athena County. no injuries reported. The Lost Run mine has been closed since February 1. Fred Kasex of Columbia is company president.
William Adams reports a 12:03 AM dynamite blast in his Beaumont yard, damaging weather boarding and windows. Nearby incidents include a 1:15 AM blast near Lawrence Hutchinson’s 174 Lancaster Ave residence, where a German police dog reportedly deterred the intruder. Hutchinson’s barn burned last Friday.
Ambassador Andrew Mellon told American press in London that the upward trend in U S business is well under way. He said confidence in the United States has improved and that President Hoover's five measures have produced satisfactory results.
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