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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1935
Page
1
The press interpreted Sir Samuel’s Geneva speech as a veiled warning that the League of Nations could not solve disputes without Britain’s sanctions, stressing support for a peaceful settlement and cautioning against abandoning the League. The domestic reaction emphasized the primacy of Britain’s stance in shaping policy.
At the Nurnberg Nazi party convention Hitler quoted Wilson's 14 points and declared the Reich secure by power, not pacts. He warned against confessional politics, while Bernard Rust announced Jewish children must leave public schools and attend separate Jewish schools by Easter.
Dr. R. J. Van Tassel announces a new marriage relations course for seniors at Miami University. A prior limited offering was described as a trial balloon but found to fill a great need for mature students.
A meeting of all locals of the United Mine Workers of America in the Hocking Valley is called for Friday at 7:30 PM at the Miners Hall in Millfield. Local 1205 officers of Sunday Creek No. 6 Mine urge all committee men to attend to discuss reestablishing the aged miners fund and other business.
Logan preparations for entertaining the Central Ohio District Encampment of the Sons of Union Veterans are planned for Friday evening at Pocahontas Hall. Ten camps in the district are expected to send delegates, with room for about 100 dinner guests. Auxiliary members will join the meeting.
President Roosevelt and Father Charles E. Coughlin met at Hyde Park yesterday in a private discussion. Joseph P. Kennedy of the SEC arranged a meeting for the priest, who then visited the Roosevelt home with Kennedy.
The Continental Stove Co. runs with a temporary injunction to block strike picketing from blocking plant work. About 200 workers quit last week to demand union recognition.
Ohio University faces a surge and the launch of University College aimed at freshmen. President Herman G. James warned that nearly 1,000 incoming students may struggle with decision making during one hectic registration day. Experts urged better guidance to prevent ill considered course choices across engineering business teaching journalism and liberal arts paths.
Pearl Deem was found guilty of illegal possession of a seine in Pomeroy Ohio court. This marked a second trial after a hung jury in the first. State Game Protector A H Joachim testified the seine was found in a burlap sack at Deem's home. Deem argued he did not know its contents and was released on $200 bond, with a new trial motion likely. A. R. Titus deferred sentence pending action. A Friday liquor hearing in Federal Court at Chillicothe was scheduled.
Logan Sparnon of Hocking County was named deputy United States Marshal for the Southern Ohio District. He applied early in the year and was appointed after a marshal’s office shake up put Kenneth Kerr in charge. Sparnon, a former deputy sheriff under Sol Ellinger, is the first from Hocking County to hold the office and is the son of Judge H. E. Sparnon.
In Youngstown 14 year old Wilbur Fisher who enjoyed raccoon sounds climbed a tree Tuesday. Two hunting companions approached and one of the boys fired. Fisher was fatally wounded and deputies ruled the death accidental.
Scene shows the assassination of Senator Huey P Long and notes Louisiana’s $5 000 000 capitol standing as a monument to his reign He is described as to be buried on the statehouse lawn reflecting the era and dramatic event.
Appalachian soft coal wage talks move to bargaining after a February deadlock. United Mine Workers submit a modified wage and hour proposal to replace the expiring contract as producers prepare a counter offer. Government actions loom with challenges to the Guffey Coal Control Law amid new suits by a coal operator and Kentucky operators. Charles F. Hosford Jr. appears likely for the new coal stabilization commission, with a five member and a three member board due by mid September.
Former Ohio political figure and once Lucas County sheriff Samuel E. Long 81 died at his home 743 Second Avenue Gallipolis after a long illness. He married Mrs. Cora Ralph of this city. Funeral arrangements awaited the arrival of his children.
Marion Ohio based Star route mail contract carriers organize a state association to obtain a permanent tar route contract with pay rates on par with other mail transportation forms.
Huey P. Long lies in state in the Louisiana State Capitol rotunda with Guardsmen and LSU cadets guarding. Services led by Rev. Gerald L. K. Smith. burial planned on the capitol lawn. A Legislature committee to choose burial site. funeral arrangements by Governor Allen and Long faction leaders.
Columbus Ohio State University President George W Rightmire refused Governor Daveys demand to resubmit a 7 155 600 operating budget for OSU after an 8 8 million veto. The revised bill will go to a special legislative session as funds were blocked by vetoes. Rightmire defended in line with trustees and cited a Sherrill report recommending no operating cuts.
Washington officials indicated the 1935 corn loan may be announced within a week to ten days influenced by the Sept 1 crop reports showing a heavily slashed corn yield. A privately cited loan of 45 to 50 cents per bushel is under consideration, last year 55 cents, 1933 was 45 cents.
Funeral rites for Edward E Spooner were held Tuesday at 2 pm at the residence in Middleport with Rev Kreager officiating. Middleport public schools closed at 1 pm and classes with teachers paid respects at the Spooner home. Spooner had served as janitor at the schools for 35 years and was a favorite with the children.
In Addis Ababa Ethiopian women rally to form battalions for the front as Emperor Haile Selassie I accepts their offer. Madame Wayzaro Abebath Charkoze leads a disciplined group ready to march with husbands and brothers, confident in courage over machines.
Patrolman F P Grubb shot and killed a man who tried to enter the Elks Club window in Kent at dawn. The man, identified by a Cleveland badge as Robert C Enger, carried papers and a sheriff issued special deputy badge. The gunman fired first. Grubb returned fire, striking the suspect in the chest as they exchanged shots. The man collapsed behind the club and died at the scene.
POMEROY. Drew Webster Post American Legion elected R L. Lide as post commander and FR H Folirod Marion Wood Dudley Cheavalier Frank B Will Willian Zahi Lewis Stanley Elza Osborne Ninan Fowler Wright McCroria as officers. Installation and banquet planned for the first Monday in October.
Post master General Farley denied reports he would resign in January to chair the Democratic National Committee. observers in Hyde Park, N.Y., thought he would eventually step down.
Logan police have a new patrol car but is largely out of service due to fuel shortages. Police receive only five gallons of gasoline per week, limiting use to emergencies. Patrolman Harry L. Thomas faced a call on West Hunter Street but couldn't complete the trip without buying gas himself.
Columbus subhead cites C. C. Stillman, federal relief chief for Ohio, seeking 5 million dollars in federal money for direct relief in October. Final disbursement depends on WPA project approvals in Washington. many WPA projects expected to finish by Oct. 1. Ohio proposes 155.7 million in WPA projects to aid 463,477 people with 866 thousand man years of work.
A Berea grit sand gas well tested one million cubic feet with rock pressure 500 pounds on the Olin Baker farm near Fisher Station. It’s the largest completed by the Athens company on its leased block. Depth reached 1210 feet. Nearby Verity farm wells reached Macksbury 500 sand at about 300000 cubic feet each, and a Lewis farm Berea well also tested 300000 cubic feet.
The American Federation of Government Employees plans a Thursday vote on enlarging membership beyond federal workers to include state county and municipal staff. The proposal, backed by the AFL, is set for discussion as William Green attends the four day Cincinnati convention.
In Toledo drivers of two cars collided early today. A police ambulance taking them to St Vincent’s Hospital revealed the two occupants were husband and wife, Paul and Catherine Foster, both 31. They were treated for minor injuries.
Columbus Ohio agriculture official said corn will be all right if frost is avoided for two more weeks. H C Ramsower head of the extension department at Ohio State University noted cool weather slows maturation but the crop is coming along nicely.
Bucyrus Charles Hess filed a suit against Robert Brown claiming 15000 in damages after Brown allegedly tripped him last October, causing permanent injuries.
Sixteen year old Dana Lee Tom of Athens High was shot with a .22 during a dispute with John Barker over a tent show at the Athens County Fair. Tom, punched and shot in the abdomen, was reported in fair condition after surgery failed to remove the bullet. Barker was jailed awaiting results of the victim’s condition.
Oklahoma City report notes John R Bricker, Ohio attorney general, announcing plans to run for governor in 1996. He attends a Republican grass roots meeting and says he will not seek reelection as attorney general.
A strong bullish mood sent many stocks higher on a brisk day with turnover around 2.4 million shares. Several issues gained 1 to 2 dollars a share as traders noted a return to earlier upbeat sentiment. In Batavia New York Major Isaac R. Barton aged 94 died of a heart attack after a storied career on General Grant's Vicksburg siege staff.
Four inmates at the Columbia County jail escaped by digging through a wall with bed iron fragments. The 190 year old facility was breached in the early hours of the morning.
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