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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1933

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Ohio Drum Corps Hold Regional Contest On Sunday

The Ohio drum corps contest gathers bands from Massillon Bellefontaine Columbus Cincinnati Phil icothe Ironton and West Virginia at the Court Street Armory. The event funds the Chicago national convention and features parade drills inspection in uniform. Prizes include $50 first place and other awards. judging emphasizes cadence maneuvering and bugle playing.

Southeastern Place Ohio West Vichere K. T. No. 21 Chicago Beasley Corps Com Massillon Nelson Lima Bellefontaine Columbus Cincinnati Philicothe Irontow Ersburg Fairmont West Virginia Abhgot Comit Ion

Mystery on the Village Crisis Sparks Incomplete Leads

In a fragmented report, investigators search for traces of Villagers after a disaster shakily described. George J Markley and federal authorities are noted amid broken town scenes and a referenced panel payment mystery.

CTV Ite Ceramic Engi- Federal J. Markley George J Markley

Couple Faces $100,000 Damages Suit

A civil case resumed in court involves Rea Jr. and his wife amid charges alleging damage to a car door and related issues. The plaintiffs contend a planningmatters and the matter centers on a significant monetary claim of one hundred thousand dollars.

Rea Jr Blonde Cinema

Fragmentary OCR notes from Bend Indiana flight report

Incomplete text mentions Manning Ranier oman and others missing during a flight crossing Bend Indiana. Other references are garbled but imply a missing person event or incident related to aviation. Further readable details are not available.

Michigan Spug Manning Ranier Oman Bend Ind

Oil industry forced to curb production under federal allotments

Washington reports the oil industry begins operating under federal production limits to stabilize output and prices. Standard Oil of New Jersey leads opposition to price fixing as Interior Secretary Ickes sets a national output cap of 2,409,700 barrels daily and allocates production among fields. He may adjust quotas to lift crude prices to cover rising costs and allow producers a fair profit of about 1 to 1.25 dollars per barrel for Mid-continent Crude.

Washington U.P Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Interior Ickes

Better Homes To Be Built In Cleveland Slum Clearance Plan

The Public Works Administration announced 13.545 million dollars in loans to Cleveland Euclid and St. Louis to fund slum clearance and model dwellings. Ickes said contracts with Limited Dividend Corp will start soon and create thousands of jobs. Cleveland receives 12 million for clearing 114 acres near the city center and for rental housing at about eight dollars per room monthly.

Washington Public Works Administration Roosevelt Secretary of Interior Ickes Public Works Cleveland Euclid St. Louis

Home Rule Amendment Aims for County Reform in Ohio

Ohio voters will decide in November on a county home rule amendment to simplify government and boost efficiency. Charles P. Taft II and R. C. Atkinson, leaders of the Ohio County Home Rule Association, filed 36 000 signatures toward placing the measure on the ballot. The proposal would let counties tailor governments to local needs, with possible appointive county officers and mergers of political subdivisions.

Columbus U.P

McArthur Man Killed In Route 75 Crash Near Mount Pleasant

Eugene Hartley a 60 year old McArthur resident was killed when his car veered off Route 75 near Mount Pleasant and plunged down an embankment. Coroner Vance Bryan Sheriff Sol Ellinger and Deputy Joe Farbearn led the inquiry. Hartley formerly served as a rural mail carrier and was visiting Logan residents Paul and Mrs White, his daughter.

Logan Eugene Hartley McArthur Mount Pleasant J. Cherrington Vance Bryan Sol Ellinger Joe Farbearn Hartley Paul White White

Widen Search for Middleport Gunman

William Motley remains at large after wounding Constable William Robson with a shotgun. Sheriff A G Tracy says the search will be widened as rumors of Motley's presence in the area prove unfounded. Robson is hospitalized at Holzer Hospital and is progressing as well as could be expected.

Middleport William Motley William Robson A. G. Tracy Motley Robson Holzer Hospital

Reformer Charles Parkhurst Fatally Injured in Sleep Walk

Atlantic City dispatch reports Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst renowned reformer killed early today after walking in his sleep. He fell from the porch at Winthrop Parkhurst's Ventnor City home, dying in a hospital about an hour later.

Atlantic City N. J U.P Charles H. Parkhurst Winthrop Parkhurst Ventnor City

More Jobs Expected By Christmas Says Experts

Washington reports administration leaders believe millions more will join the payrolls before Christmas. Since March the recovery drive has returned over 2,000,000 to work and the goal is nearly 5,000,000 by year end through public works and naval building.

Washington U.P

Dallas Neal Drugist of Gallipolis Dies After Illness

Dallas Neal aged 53 senior partner of Neal and Gillingham druggists died at his Fourth Avenue home after a three month heart illness. He served on the State Board of Pharmacists 1916 18 helped build the Gallipolis church annex in 1926 and leaves his wife five brothers and other relatives.

Gallipolis Dallas Neal Neal and Gillingham Fourth Avenue State Board of Pharmacists Garland Gillingham Neal C. D. Kerr Drugg Company Church J. R. Gwinn M. E. Church Gallia County Henry Neal Frank Neal Max Neal Lima Fred Neal Benton, Mich Verne Neal Cleveland Earl Neal Oregon

AAA Protests Bread Price Pressures Across Cities

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration demanded explanations from the American Bankers Association over high bread prices in Atlanta Charleston Mobile San Francisco Savannah Scranton and Seattle. Consumers counsel Dr. Frederick Co Howe said the seven city average for a pound loaf exceeds the national average by at least one cent.

Washington Sept U.P Agricultural Adjustment Administration American Bankers Association Atlanta Charleston D. C Mobile Ala San Francisco Cal Savannah Scranton Seattle Wash Frederick Co. Howe The

Milk Dealers License Enforced After September 16

The State Milk Marketing Commission announced that all milk dealers statewide must be licensed to operate after September 16. Dealers violating after September 22 face a $100 daily fine or six months imprisonment, or both. Applications are available at district health offices with price schedules, financials, sanitation certificates, and band assurances as required.

Columbus State Milk Marketing Commission District Boards of Health

It's Hard To Arrange War Without Diplomat Will Rogers Declares

Beverly Hills California commentary notes the difficulty of starting a big war without diplomats. Will Rogers cites Viscount Grey and archives showing numerous conferences and communications among nations before the war and says Lloyd George’s book supports the idea.

Will Rogers Beverly Hills Calif Germany Belgium Viscount Grey Britain Colonel House Grey Lloyd George

Inmate Dies Under Train On Grosvenor Bridge

Walter Dunkel a 47 year old privileged patient from Athens State Hospital was struck by a train on the Grosvenor railroad bridge near noon today after fleeing from custody. He had been admitted in 1982 and enjoyed grounds freedom. He leaves a Portsmouth mother, Mrs. Luella Daub. Coroner L F Jones ruled accidental death.

Walter Dunkel Athens State Hospital Grosvenor Dunkel Luella Daub Portsmouth L. F. Jones

Rufus Putnam School To Open Next Monday

The Rufus Putnam Elementary School will open at 8 30 Monday September 11 with Athensity schools. Four year and five year kindergarten begin at the same time with registrations in rooms 203 and 205. A waiting list will be created if enrollment limits are reached. Vaccination is required for all entering students.

Rufus Putnam Athensity

Mrs. Howard Bobo Nominated for Athens School Board

Papers filed with the Athens Board of Elections name Mrs. Howard Bobo as candidate to replace retiring J. J. Woolley. A civic committee backs her bid. Bobo, wife of the Southern Ohio Electric Company manager, is a former teacher and PTA leader with university ties and community roles.

Howard Bobo Board of Elections Athens School Board Citizens’ Committee Bobo J. J. Woolley Southern Ohio Electric Company Nada Parrish Ohio University Honorary Cresset Society Central School Parent-Teacher Association Higley Study Circle First Methodist Church Howard, Jr

Figures Out of Step on New Stamp

The Post Office Department said it would not change the NRA stamp issue to align Capital and Labor figures. Over 400 million stamps were printed showing Capital with the left foot forward and Labor with the right foot.

Washington Sept NRA Labor Post Office Department

Park Hotel and Higgins Feed Store Sign NRA Pact

Park Hotel and Higgins Feed Store signed the NRA agreement today, as reported by Harry W. McKinatery, Athens postmaster.

NRA Park Hotel Higgins Feed Harry W. McKinatery Athens

Revolt in Cuba Sparks Fear of U S Intervention

United States weighs possible intercession as Cuba faces a new revolt. Washington notes a massive naval buildup and air force, while Havana appeals for unity to avert foreign involvement. Ships defend Havana as Communists students and women vow to resist Marines landing.

Cuba United States Washington U.P Richmond Bainbridge Havana Harbor McFarland Sturtevant Santiago

Wheat Growers Show Interest in NRA Program in Athens County

Athens County wheat growers express interest in the government wheat acreage reduction campaign. County agent Thomas H. Johnson reports meetings in communities to explain the voluntary program. Thirty farmers attended the Shade meeting. Next rounds of meetings and a Sept. 14 roundup at the Athens Grange Hall will organize signups and county committee voting.

Athens County Thomas H. Johnson Athens Johnson

Canaan Board Sued Over Back Pay Claims

Elsie J. Carsey and Russell B. Carsey sue the Canaan Rural School District board in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking back salary. Carsey seeks $1,115.18 and Elsie Carsey $144, alleging contracts to transport students to Canaanville and Rome High School and Canaanville Grade School.

Elsie J. Carsey Ruseel B. Carsey Board of Education of Canaan Rural School District Athens County Common Pleas Court Carsey Elsie Carsey Clifford Canaanville School Rome Canaanville

Fatima's Descendant Feisal Dies in Switzerland at 89

King Feisal of Iraq, a descendant of Fatima and a key World War ally of Britain, died in Berne Switzerland after a brief illness. He arrived recently on a vacation delayed by his army campaign against Assyrian rebels. He was 89 years old.

Berne Switzerland U.P Feisal Iraq Fatima Mohammed

Potato Crops Vanish At Miller Farm Near Clarks Chapel

Thieves ride by moonlight and steal about 380 bushels of potatoes from Charles Miller’s farm near Clarks Chapel Tuesday night. The loss, discovered yesterday, is the third potato theft in the district this month. tracks of a motor truck were seen at the field edge.

Charles Miller Clarks Chapel Miller

Grade School Staffs Named For 1933 34

The Athens City grade schools announce their 1933 34 staff under Superintendent Harper C Pendry with Bernice Kayser describing the lone new teacher. Central and West Side allocations include principals Sherman Gilmore Lena Heim and Lena Heim holds West Side fourth grade post while Heim departs as Central’s fourth grade to become West Side principal.

Bernice Kayser Wiss Heim Athens City Harper C. Pendry Frank Kayser Lancaster Street Ohio University Central School Lena Heim West Side Henri Hess Myrna Mills Ellen Shannon Doris Day Pauline Jones Louisa Steele Verna Danford Mabel Carr Sherman Gilmore Betty Jones Cora Evans Pernice Kayser Greeba Collins Ardilia Shuster Wyona Gardner

Autumn Heat Hangs Over Southeast Ohio

Near record heat for early September is reported by Athens county weather observer Mrs. C. N. France. At noon the mercury neared 90, with 92 on Wednesday and 96 yesterday as Court Street sizzled. Last night’s low was only 4

C. N. France Athens County Court Street

Redtown Man Must Support Young Child

Joe Hanning was ordered to pay a monthly support sum for his five month old child after pleading guilty to failure to provide before Magistrate H Porter. Hanning was arrested by Constable Frank White in Redtown. his wife Vianna of The Plains filed the charge. Dan Tolsey of Athens paid a $10 fine and costs for intoxication after arrest by Constable Claude Steppe.

Joe Hanning Frank White Redtown H. Porter Hanning Vianna The Plains Dan Tolsey Athens Claude Steppe

Cleveland Strike Averted for Parley

Cleveland officials report the local car men’s union executive board postponed a planned strike for 48 hours after appeals from international union officers and the NRA office in Washington. The strike was set to start at 5 a.m. today and remains on hold until a further board meeting Saturday night.

Cleveland U.P NRA Washington Car Men's Union

Tiffin Board Reports Funds Cover Schools to December

The Tiffin board of education announced that funds on hand will support public schools only until December 1. The statement outlines the financial gap and the need for additional money to continue operations beyond that date.

Tiffin Sept Tiffin Board of Education

McDaniel to Deliver Last Sermon at Mineral M E Church

Rev. H. L. McDaniel will give his final sermon of the conference year at Mineral M E Church Saturday night at 8 o'clock.

H. L. McDaniel Mineral M. E. Church

Cabinet resigns as opposition pressure forces Azana out

Madrid reports Premier Manuel Azana's cabinet resigns under pressure from opposition forces led by Alejandro Lerroux's Radical Party. The move follows sustained political friction and signals a major shift in the government.

Madrid Manuel Azana Alejandro Lerroux Radical Party

Government Drafts Rules Ohio Minimum Pay 4.60

Recovery Administrator Hugh S. Johnson announced a government bituminous coal code will become law, setting a 36 hour work week and an eight hour daily limit. The code aims to curb destructive competition and create employer worker relations, with hearings on suggested modifications and potential unilateral imposition if needed.

Ohio Washington Hugh S. Johnson

Collective bargaining rules not qualified in new pact

The article notes no qualification of Recovery Act collective bargaining guarantees in the labor provision. Employers must follow code provisions on hours wages and conditions. Scrip, company towns stores and child labor are outlawed. Two provisions on checkweightman compromise between non union operators and United Mine Workers. Montana workers receive $5.48 daily minimum, down to $3 in Alabama.

United Mine Workers Montana Alabama

Deaths rise as sleeping sickness cases surge in city

Fatalties from sleeping sickness climbed in the week, with 42 deaths and 625 known cases reported in St. Louis as doctors warn many cases go unreported. The encephalitis epidemic, tracked since July, spurs urgent scientific efforts to halt the mystery illness.

ST. Louis U.P

Walton League Sells Hunting and Fishing Licenses in Athens

The Ohio Conservation Department allows sportsmen groups to sell hunting and fishing licenses and keep two cents per license to fund local conservation. The Athens Izaak Walton League will sell licenses at Jones Novelty Store City Fire Department Kerr Hardware and Strawn Plumbing Shop with prices 1.25 for hunting 1.10 for fishing and funds used to stock streams and boost game numbers.

Ohio Conservation Department Athens Izaak Walton League Athens League Jones Novelty Harry Dalton Kerr Hardware Strawn Plumbing State Conservation Department

Billy Sunday’s Son Near Death After Fall

George Sunday, 49, son of evangelist Billy Sunday, was near death in a San Francisco hospital after leaping or falling from his fourth floor apartment. His wife, Mauryne Reichard, a Hollywood model and dancer, told police she heard a crash and accused him of assaulting her before his fall. She cited his nervous breakdown from financial reverses as a contributing factor.

San Francisco George Sunday Billy Sunday Mauryne Reichard Hollywood

Ohio Penitentiary Warden Defends Deputy in Privilege Claim

Warden P E Thomas says an investigation into charges that Deputy Warden H C Blosser at Junction City Brick Plant granted unusual privileges to Clarence Dorger the Cincinnati banker found Blosser guilty only of a technical violation of common sense site rules.

Columbus P. E. Thomas Ohio Penitentiary H. C. Blosser Junction City Clarence Dorger Cincinnati Blosser

Roosevelt urges greater public effort to aid unemployed

President Roosevelt called for a stronger public drive to relieve the unemployed while warning that some regions mix relief with politics and seek Federal funds with hat in hand. He cautioned against overreliance on the Federal Government.

Washington Sept Roosevelt

Coal Pricing Map and Trade Rules Cited in State Notice

The notice lists coal price ranges by region from Indiana to Iowa with several states and counties named. It bans price cutting, rebates, unordered coal consignments, contract timing adjustments, prepayment of freight, commission splitting, and misrepresentation as unfair competitive practices.

Indiana West Virginia New Mexico Colorado Potomac Maryland Virginia Tennessee Kentucky Missouri Kansas Arkansas Oklahoma Wayne Appanoose Iowa

Definition of fair market price under the National Recovery Act

A broad definition ties fair market price to funding the National Recovery Act goals including minimum wage payments and stable employment. Agencies will set and publish fair market prices. coal sales below those prices may show destructive competition. The code becomes effective the second Monday after signing and lasts until June 16 1935 with machinery to alter provisions as conditions change.

Agendes

Division authorities to administer code in ten districts

Divisional authorities lead the administration of the code in ten districts. A national bituminous coal labor board of three members will be appointed by the President to adjudicate labor disputes. Divisional code authorities operators and employees may nominate representatives for the board.

Bituminous Coal Labor Board

Residents seek alternate Route 30 through central Ohio

Ross Fayette Clinton Clermont and Highland County residents petition state highway director O W Merrell for an alternate U S Route 30 along current State Route 28 starting six miles west of Chillicothe and passing Greenfield Leesburg New Vienna Blanchester Martinsville and Milford If approved the current U S Route 50 would become U S 50 South

Columbus Ross, Fayette Clinton Cleremont Highland O. W. Merrell Chillicothe Greenfield Leesburg New Vienna Blanchester Martinsville Milford Merrell Harry E. Neal

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