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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1937

Page

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Near Break Between Windsor and Government Deepens

London reports indicate relations between the Duke of Windsor and the government are close to rupture after a royal snub involving the Duke and Duchess of Kent. The Duchess’s status and past marriage add to tensions as plans to visit several countries are reportedly vetoed on government grounds.

London U.P Duke of Windsor Duchess of Windsor Duke Duchess of Kent Duke of Kent Windsor Wasser- Jeonburg Austria Vienna United States Germany

Bishop Manning Protests Radical Speakers at Church Convention

Bishop William T. Manning of New York protested plans to include Homer Martin, head of the United Automobile Workers Union, as a speaker at the Protestant Episcopal Church convention in Cincinnati from October 6 to 20. He accused the Church League of Industrial Democracy of being militant and partisan and said such invitations align the church with the Committee for Industrial Organization.

Cincinnati U.P William T. Manning New York Protestant Episcopal Church Manning Homer Martin United Automobile Workers Union Church League of Industrial Democracy Automobile Workers Union Church Committee For Industrial Organization Church League

Seek Bids for Addition To Ohio U Building

State Architect John P. Schooley announced that bids would be accepted here Tuesday October 5 for material and labor to construct and execute an addition to Howard Hall at Ohio University Athens. The project is estimated to cost 150000.

Columbus U.P John P. Schooley Howard Hall Ohio University Athens

McGrady resigns as Labor Mediator at White House

Hyde Park N Y U P The temporary White House announced the resignation of Assistant Labor Secretary Edward F McGrady a trusted adviser to President Roosevelt in handling labor disputes.

Hyde Park N. Y U.P White House Edward F. McGrady Roosevelt

Gladys O'Donnell Wins Amelia Earhart Memorial Race

Not thrilled but glad, Gladys O'Donnell, veteran Long Beach flier, pilots her plane around the 25 mile course at the National Air Races in Cleveland to win the Amelia Earhart Memorial race for women. The trophy and wreath bring a broad smile.

Gladys O'Donnell Long Beach Calif Cleveland Amelia Earhart

Wine Stolen in Roosevelt Son’s Home Burglary

Police hunt burglars who ransacked James Roosevelt's residence taking rare wines and liquors. The home was left littered with empty bottles as officers investigated the break in.

Roosevelt Washington James Roosevelt

Nations set for Mediterranean anti submarine talks at Nyon

Britain and France push a formal naval plan to clear Mediterranean lanes of pirate submarines. Incidents multiply as a Harpa torpedo strike off Tunis and a Suspect sub halts a Pega sus near Rhodes spark tensions amid fears of Italy Germany boycott if Russia is excluded.

London U.P Europe Anthony Eden Nyon Switzerland France Italy Germany Great Britain Mediterranean Paris Rome Moscow Lloyd's Shipping Agency Harpa French North African la Goulette Gulf of Tunis Pegasus Rhodes Dodecanese Islands United Press Istanbul Russia Foreign Office

Fight On Paralysis Conference In Chicago Discussed Preventive Nasal Spray

Nationally prominent bacteriologists epidem iologists and nose and throat specialists met with Dr. Herman N. Bundesen to discuss a nasal spray as a preventive for infantile paralysis. Chicago reported 19 new cases in 24 hours raising totals to 187 since Aug 1 with 15 deaths. The outbreak appears near its peak per nationwide reports.

Chicago U.P Herman N. Bundesen Chicago Board of Health

Girl Admits Killing Would-Be Attacker

Margaret Drennan, a 20 year old school girl, confessed to shooting Paul Reeves at his home as he allegedly tried to attack her while his wife was away at a theater and his two children slept. Reeves died from his wounds.

Iselin N. J Paul Reeves Margaret Drennan Reeves

Steers Bring Highest Prices in Eight Years

In Chicago stockyards top weight steers sold for 18.60 per cwt, the highest since October 1928. The day saw a 20 cent rise over Tuesday, resuming an upward trend halted before Labor Day weekend.

Chicago

Infantile Paralysis Cases Rising Across States

Washington reports continued rise in infantile paralysis cases despite joint health efforts. Ohio records 31 new cases, West Virginia reports four, with national totals increasing as health authorities push prevention and vaccination campaigns.

Washington U. S. Public Health Service Ohio West Virginia

Northrop Aircraft Plant Abandoned After Strike

Donald W. Douglas announced the dissolution of the Northrop Aircraft Company, a Douglas subsidiary, due to a 1,400 worker strike. He condemned CIO affiliated leadership and said the plant will be abandoned, with future employment tied to overcoming confrontational leadership and honoring contracts.

LOS Angeles U.P Donald W. Douglas Northrop Aircraft Company Northrop Douglas Aircraft Douglas Las CIO

Indiana Officer's Removal Signals Federal Pressure on Cooperation

Captain Matt Leach of the Indiana State Police was removed after complaints he did not cooperate with federal agents. Hoover framed the act as a warning to law enforcement to join a nationwide crime-fighting effort, defending FBI methods amid calls for better agency coordination. The dispute traces to tensions with local officers and past joint operations including the search for Al Brady and the Dil linger era.

Washington U.P Matt Leach Indiana National Police Academy G-Men Hoover Leach al Brady John Dillinger

Curb Proposed On Scrap Iron Export

Washington reports U P that House Foreign Affairs chair Sam D McReynolds will push next session to curb exports of American steel and scrap iron amid near record volumes. Commerce data show July exports at 461 391 tons, Japan buying more scrap and finished iron than several nations combined. Seven months total 2 600 707 tons worth 51 957 619 dollars, up 105 percent in volume and 234 9 percent in value from 1936.

Washington U.P Sam D. McReynolds House Foreign Affairs Committee Congress Japan China Germany Italy Russia Great Britain Commerce Department

Youth Confesses Bank Robbery at Woodville

In a statement to Police Chief FE J Stankard Robert Jones 20 confessed robbing the State Savings Bank at Woodville Tuesday. He admitted shooting Patrolman Myron Gibson and kidnapping Patrolman C E Andrews who finally captured him. Police found $2200 in cash in his car.

Elyria U.P FE. J. Stankard Robert Jones State Savings Bank Woodville Jones Myron Gibson C. E. Andrews

Counter Revolt Opens as Paraguayan Navy Moves

Government naval forces launched a counter revolt against rebels occupying Asuncion. Col. Rafael Franco, hero of the Chaco War and former provisional president, was en route by airplane from Buenos Aires to join the rebel governing triumvirate.

Ascincion Paraguay U.P Col Rafael Franco Chaco Buenos Aires

Boy Fatally Injured by Truck Near Coolville

Fourteen year old James Garton riding a bicycle from a driveway onto Route 50 five miles west of Coolville was struck by a truck driven by Edward Williams. He died three hours after the 7:30 am crash at Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg. Williams said he traveled 35 to 40 mph. tire marks show braking for about 80 feet. The truck belonged to Hopstetter Baking Co. of Parkersburg.

Coolville James Garton Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg J. A. Garton Edward Williams Frost State Highway Patrol Garton Hopstetter Baking Co Williams William French

Loyalists Close In On Insurgent Center At Saragossa

Loyalist forces under Generals Pozas and Lister push from two sides toward Saragossa on the Aragon front. Insurgents had earlier created a large wedge into government territory aiming to sever Madrid from Valencia and Barcelona before winter.

Hendaye U.P Sebastian Pozas Enrico Lister Saragossa Aragon Front Madrid Valencia Barcelona

Eight year old Elizabeth Mastopietro dies after toe stab infection

Funeral services were held here today for eight year old Elizabeth Mastopietro who stabbed her toe a week ago and died Tuesday from an infection.

Youngstown U.P Elizabeth Mastopietro

Corns Forecast Rain Says Doctor From Memphis

Dr William S King at the National Association of Chiropodists convention explains corn pain as a weather indicator. He says rising moisture shifts bodily blood and nerve balance and increases shoe pressure on the corn until pressure equalizes. Some people value corns for weather signs, though he would rather have a barometer.

Columbus National Association of Chiropodists William S. King Memphis Pr. King

Parole Board Probers Will Quiz Bandits

Investigators traveled to Springfield to question Henry Dingledine and Harry Chapman, injured bandits from a fatal gun battle last week, in a parole board probe. Attorney General Herbert S. Duffy confirmed Chapman may be H. Wesley Chapman, once jailed for robbery.

Columbus U.P Springfield Henry Dingledine Harry Chapman Parole Board Herbert S. Duffy Ohio Parole Board Chapman H. Wesley Henry Milford Chapman Montgomery County Ohio London Robert R. Cornette Ohio Penitentiary Marietta

Gable Denies Dancer's Claim of Understanding

Clark Gable would deny if available the claim by London dancer Della Carroll that he and Gable have an understanding. He was away on a fishing trip with Carole Lombard, the actress he is involved with, when the studio commented.

Hollywood U.P Clark Gable Della Carroll London Gable Carole Lombard

Ohio Methodists Open Convention in Dayton

The Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened in Dayton with 2500 delegates from 700 congregations. Bishop Ernest Lynn Waldorf of Chicago presided over the opening session, as issues of world peace and progress were highlighted.

Dayton Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church Ernest Lynn Waldorf Chicago

Lutherans Open Ohio District Convention in Greenville

The Ohio district of the American Lutheran Church began its second day in Greenville with 85 registered delegates attending the four day convention.

Greenville Ohio American Lutheran Church

Ships Still Stand In Shanghai Amid Chinese Aid Move

Japan refused to withdraw forces near the Shanghai International Settlement as China’s Communist army of over 100000 pledged loyalty to the central government. Chinese defenses held tenaciously along the Shanghai front while US nationals faced evacuation warnings and naval observers noted heavy bombardment and air raids.

Shanghai Japan United States Shanghai International Settlement China Sunkiang Chu Teh Peiping Eighth Route Army Inner Mongolia Shanghai-Woosung

Acting Speaker To Be New Pike County Judge

Governor Davey accepts the resignation of Jacob E. Davis speaker pro tem and appoints him Pike County Common Pleas Judge to succeed Judge George D. Nye who resigned. The move changes the partisan leadership as Davis steps into the judiciary.

Pike County Columbus U.P Davey Jacob E. Davis House of Representatives Davis Pike County Common Pleas George D. Nye

Superintendent named for Columbus schools

George E. Roudebush, current Youngstown schools chief, named Columbus school superintendent for five years. He succeeds the late J. G. Collicott.

Columbus U.P George E. Roudebush Youngstown Columbus Schools J. G. Collicott

Identify Dead Woman Beloit Ohio River Victim

The body of a woman found in the Ohio River near Wheeling Monday was identified today as Mrs. William Hoge, 48, of Coshocton, Ohio.

Bellaire Ohio River Wheeling William Hoge Coshoffon

Escape from swollen Muskingum River dam endangers three men

Three men and a fourth were pulled from the Muskingum River near Stockport after a fishing trip went wrong. Dr. R J Studer Athens dentist and brothers Tom and Carl Clark of Columbus, formerly Athens, battled the backwater and capsized boat as water poured from the spillway. Dr. J D Haskins aided by a boatman pulled the younger Clark to safety while Studer and Carl Clark were rescued after washing ashore. Studer recalled hitting the river bottom three times as he regained consciousness.

Muskingum River Stockport R. J. Studer Athens Tom and Carl Clark Homer E. Clark Columbus J. D. Haskins Mons Haskins Tom Clark Dr. Studer Dr. Haskins Younger Clark Tom Clark

Bethlehem Steel Hearing Opens Over Unionization Drive

In Johnstown Pennsylvania CIO charges against Bethlehem Steel Corporation surface as the National Labor Relations Board hears claims the company refused to bargain collectively with its 55 000 workers and engaged in unfair labor practices. Aiming to win a labor board election the CIO seeks Bethlehem employees choice of a bargaining agent.

Johnstown U.P John L. Lewis National Labor Relations Board Franklin Labor Board Frank Bloom Committee For Industrial Organization Bethlehem Steel Corporation CIO Bethlehem

First Woman Lawyer in Cleveland Dies

The legal profession mourns Gertrude F. Handrick 66 as Cleveland’s first woman lawyer. She began practice 26 years ago amid bets on her staying power, with opponents predicting six months before she failed.

Cleveland U.P Gertrude F. Handrick

Fright Causes Death in Pocketbook Snatching Incident

In Columbus a 61 year old woman, Mrs. Alice Clover, died after a youth tried to snatch her pocket book causing paralysis, with the incident ruled the cause of death. The event centers on a crime attempt and its fatal consequence.

Columbus Alice Clover

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Duke’s U. S. Home Chesapeake Bay Island W. H. Stillwell Herman L. Rogers Stillwell William Paca Duchess Edward Wally Martin Ohio U McGrady U. 8 Powers Pirates Struck Aircraft Factory United Automobile Workers Doug FBI Curb U. S Insurgent Center Grandpa Robert Wilber Thomas Marker Bellmore Long Island Grand Army of the Republic Madison Wis Ohio Methodists Augusta Whangpoo Shanghai-Woosung Highway Shanghai University Muskingum
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