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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1935

Page

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Italy and Britain Grip Tense Diplomacy Over Suez Route

Fragmented OCR notes show Italy and Britain in a standoff over the Suez corridor with Italy mobilizing youths and threats of naval showdowns. The text references Italo-Ethiopian tensions, Mediterranean massing, and responses from the League of Nations as Britain positions troops toward strategic lanes.

Orient Alexandria Tegic Suez Britain Suez 4 Mediterranean Africa Musto Ian Ital League of Nations France Great Britain Italy

Pension Funds Exhausted Force Immediate Pension Pause

Ohio pension payments halted as H. J. Berrodin reports the division's funds are exhausted. About 81,058 people statewide on the rolls face no September checks until a new appropriation is approved. Athens County notes 29 retirees await August payments. Governor Davey seeks a special session and federal aid.

Ohio H. J. Berrodin Lucille B. Good Athens County Berrodin Columbus H. M. Spang Davey Harry L. Hopkins Works Progress

Long’s Death Leads to Transfer and Nomination Question

fragmented report from Barrington Mass about Long’s death and a transfer to an automobile while noting a run off priority and the nomination for “Happy” Chand. unclear names, dates, and affiliations appear amid garbled text.

Long Barrington Mass Happy” Chand Gorratic Pri

Fragmented OCR note on trade and health terms

A garbled OCR fragment discusses wet brain diet costs and psychiatric context in New York City. It mentions psychiatrists, buyers, and trade delays, with unclear references to dates, authorities, or outcomes amid disjointed phrases.

New York City

Inscription on Tree Returns to Logan Man

Leonard Tom of Logan Ohio receives a birch bark strip bearing his name found on a tree at Keller's Resort Round Lake Minnesota. The bark was sent by Mr and Mrs George Paisley of Zanesville after encamping at the resort. Tom does not know the senders.

Logan Leonard Tom Keller's Round Lake Minnesota

Gosling Snuffy Smith Delights Neighbors At Third Street Residence

A gosling named Snuffy Smith entertains Pete Burgoon’s neighbors on Third Street. It enjoys bread crumbs and the soft bread, but soaks crusts in water before eating. The bird also shakes nearby chickens when they approach its food.

Logan Pete Burgoon Third Street Snuffy Smith

Mayor Fines Five in Court Monday Night

Mayor Len B McCune held police court hearings last night fining five individuals. Eugene Douglas of Canaanville pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and faced a $100 fine plus costs and a six month driving ban. William James of Athens and Emmett Daniel of Canaanville were fined $5 and costs for intoxication. Grove Halter of Canaanville was fined $10 and costs for intoxication. Oden Rodgers of Route 31 south of Athens was fined $5 for reckless motorcycle operation.

Len B. McCune Eugene Douglas Canaonville East State Street Charles Maple Carmen Church William James Athens Emmett Daniel Canaanville Grove Halter Oden Rodgers Route 31

Fourteen Mines On Working List Today In District

Chauncey district lists fourteen mines on the active working list for Tuesday up from seventeen on Monday. Mines named include No. 219 No. 9 No. 15 No. 107 No. 24 No. 267 Chauncey No. 25 Hocking Kimberly Lick Run Carrondale Coonville Luhrig and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Hocking Kimberly Lick Run Carribondale Coonville Luhrig Black Diamond

Counties to take over portion of relief next Sunday

Ohio counties will begin receiving a portion of the 1,100,000 unemployed relief from federal aid next Sunday as county agencies assume responsibility. The move is the first step to hand over the entire relief load by November 1, with plans for a high geared WPA program. Knox County will be among the first to administer relief under the Carey Act bond provisions.

Columbus Ohio C. C. Stillman Works Progress Administration Dayton Frost Davey Frost General Assembly Supreme Court Knox County State Tax Commission

Oldest Citizen Dies in Logan

Logan Ohio reports the death of Mrs. Catharine Dean at Warner Avenue after several weeks illness. At 95 she was Hocking County’s oldest citizen, born in Canaanville Athens County. She lived 35 years in Logan after moving from Columbus with daughter Mrs. Belle Hyson. Funeral at residence Wednesday with Rev. C. M. Lever. burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Logan Catherine Dean Warner Awnue Hocking County Athens County Canaanville Anson Hannah Waters Columbus Belle Hyson Hyson Bell Miller Warner Avenue Dean C. M. Lever St. Paul Episcopal Church Oak Grove Cemetery

Injuries Fatal for Woman Hurt in Blast at Home

In Cincinnati Mrs. Anna Wolf, 72, became the third victim of a blast that wrecked her home last Thursday. Her son Edward Wolf, 34, already died, and Aug ust Wolf, 80, was unconscious from gas when Edward claimed he caused the explosion by turning on an electric light.

Cincinnati Anna Wolf Edward Wolf August Wolf

Officials From Two States in Session Today

A bi state conference in Gallipolis brings together Ohio and West Virginia agencies. Benedict Crowell leads the meeting with Army Engineers and WPA and NRS officials from both states to coordinate public works programs and maintain cross state relations.

Gallipolis Ohio West Virginia Benedict Crowell National Emergency Council Central States Army Engineer Corps Huntington National Marion A. Gregg B. D. Stuert NRS Crowell Cleveland Major Hunt Army Engineers C. C. Stillman WPA

Logan Grocer James Adcock Dies After Surgery

Logan resident James Garfield Adcock 54, longtime grocer and milk dealer, died Monday at Carrington Hospital after bowel obstruction surgery. Survived by wife Gertrude, sons Robert and Ralph, daughter Nevalene of Youngstown, and siblings Frank Adcock, Mrs. John W Wolfe, and Mrs. Alice Donley. Funeral Wednesday at Heinlein Brothers Chapel with Rev. W. N. Shank. Oak Grove Cemetery burial.

Logan James Garfield Adcock Cherrington Hospital Adcock McKinley Republican Club Knights of Pythias Lodge Gertrude Adcock Robert Ralph Adcock Nevalene Youngstown Frank Adcock John W Wolfe Alice Donley Columbus Heinlein Brothers Chapel W. N. Shank Oak Grove Cemetery

Ickes Seeks Decision In Hopkins Wrangle

Secretary Ickes plans to appeal to President Roosevelt to settle the dispute with Harry Hopkins over the $4 billion work relief program. He said he would go to Hyde Park tomorrow morning with Interior Undersecretary Charles West to seek a final showdown on conduct and policy.

Washington Ickes Roosevelt Harry S Hopkins Hyde Park Charles West Interior

Huey Long Fights For Life After Assassination Attempt

The article reports the death of United States Senator Huey Long from wounds suffered in an assassination Sunday night. A string of blood transfusions failed to save him. The accompanying photo features Dr. Carl A. Weiss, identified as Long’s assassin and a noted New Orleans eye specialist.

Huey United States Huey Long Carl A. Weiss Long New Orleans

WPA Projects Are Approved In Hocking County

J R Hickey reports approval of WPA work in Hocking County including eleven public projects. County wide sewing, Goose Creek water works levee, and several road and bridge works are listed with ongoing Logan High School landing and varnishing tasks nearing completion.

Hocking County WPA J. R. Hickey Cream Ridge Campbell Stone Falls Township Conrad Jack Run Benton Township Goose Creek Logan High School

Two Men Sentenced In Athens County Court

In Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge O F Rowland jailed two men for indefinite terms. George Evener and James Kaiser of Sand Ridge were linked to a check forgery. Kaiser pleaded guilty and was later arrested for a theft at a May Avenue home, with $119 recovered. Evener was convicted of forgery by a jury. John Clowes of Carbon Hill changed to guilty on reckless operation and paid a $10 fine plus costs.

Ohie Penitention O F. Rowland Athens County Evener John Clowes Carbon Hill Common Pleas

Daniel Bray Dies at Residence in Logan

Daniel Bray aged 79 died at his Logan home at midnight after months of illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home conducted by Rev. W. M. Shane with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery. Bray lived in Logan 40 years and worked 20 years for the C. and O. Railroad and 20 years for Pendergrass Lumber Company. He is survived by his widow and two sons Alva and Harley, both of Logan.

Logan Daniel Bray W. M. Shane Oak Grove Cemetery Bray C. & O. Railroad Pendergrass Lumber Company Alva Harley

Capital Wonders at Political Effect of Long Death

Shock and wonder grip Washington as news comes that Senator Huey P. Long was killed by an assassin s bullet. Analysts weigh political impact and the absence of a clear successor for Long’s unique influence on national politics.

Long Washington Huey P. Long Republican Organization

Huey Long Dies After Gunshot Wound in Louisiana

U S Senator Huey P. Long known as the Kingfish died early this morning at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Baton Rouge after a gunshot wound at the state Capitol. Physicians fought 31 hours with one operation and five blood transfusions but long died at 4 06 am Central Standard Time.

Baton Rouge United States Huey P. Long Louisiana Gerape Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Rolge Kingfish Huey Long Kingfish Long Long Tien Tiger Christenberry Allen Senator Long Ebbe Sanderson America

Long Brothers Gather for Huey Long's Deathbed Reunion

In Baton Rouge the four Long brothers reunite at Huey Long's deathbed after years of political rifts. Julius Long, once Huey's ally and later critic, tears with the family as Earl Long reconciles, and Dr George B. Long travels from Oklahoma for the farewell.

Baton Rouge Huey Long Long Julius Long Huey Julius Senate Earl Long Earl George 8 Oklahoma George

Flag at half mast honors Huey Long in Ohio

The Ohio State Capitol lowered its flag to half staff today to pay respects to the late Louisiana Senator Huey Long. The gesture marks a somber tribute by state officials to the influential political figure.

Columbus Ohio Huey Long Louisiana State Capitol

King Huey Long Death Rocks Louisiana Politics

The death of Huey P. Long leaves Louisiana without a clear leader as Governor O K Allen contemplates his future. Long’s allies and foes convened to chart a path, while anti Long factions rally to seize material gains. Allen states he will retire when his term ends next spring.

Rose Russell Palmer Reid O. K. Allen Louisiana State University Capitol Long Alles Noe United States Allen

Hocking County Team Wins A at Ohio State Fair

The Hocking County girls demonstration team earned an A grade at the Ohio State Fair. Members Bonna Belle Donaldson and Dorothea Boring of Gore demonstrated dress pattern fitting. Among 75 teams, 27 received A ratings.

Logan Harold Chambers Hocking County Bonnabelle Donaldson Dorothea Boring Gore

White on Committee To Arrange Northwest Territory Celebration

Marietta reports former Governor White as a member of the Northwest Territory Commission tasked to organize a 1937 celebration marking 150 years since the territory’s founding. White was named by President Roosevelt, with Newark cited in the notice. Robert T. Jones, ex golf champion, planted a tree at Dawes Arboretum then headed to Cleveland for the national amateur. Edwin May of Athens was fined $1 by Mayor Len McCune for over parking under the town ordinance.

Marietta White Northewest Territory Commission Northwest Territory Roosevelt Newark Robert T. Jones Dawes Arboretum Cleveland Edwin May Athens Len B. McCune

Doctor Claude A. Weiss Not Related to Seymour Weiss

Baton Rouge report states Dr Claude A Weiss Jr the physician who fatally wounded Senator Huey P Long is not related to Seymour Weiss a close friend of the senator. The claim clarifies kinship amid surviving associations and ongoing interest in the assassination case.

Baton Rouge Claude Austin Weiss, Jr Huey P. Long Seymour Weiss

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