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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1932

Page

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Flying Family Still Missing After One Day

A day of searching in the Denmark Strait failed to locate Col. George R. Hutchinson and his eight aboard the amphibian aircraft. Greenland authorities pessimistic, SOS signals ceased. last position 68.28 N 38.45 W, 30 miles south of Angmagssalik. passengers include Hutchinsons, navigator Redpath, mechanic Ruff, radioman Altishish, cameraman Alley.

Copenhagen Denmark Strait George R. Hutchinson Natves Greenland Board Knud Rasmussen Thstauning Rasmussen Hutchinson Julianehaak Angmagssalk New York Europe Greenland Mrs. Hutchinson Katherine Janet Lee Peter Redpath Joseph Ruff Gerald Altissish Norman Alley Angmagssalik

Paraguayans claim victory at Fort Boqueron in Gran Chaco

In Asuncion Paraguay thousands cheered as forces claimed the annihilation of the 14th Bolivian Infantry Regiment and seized Fort Boqueron after days of fierce fighting. A war department communique said fighting continues and prisoners were taken as public homage marked by a two minute silence.

Asuncion Paraguay U.P Fort Boqueron Gran Chaco War Department

Crash Victim Identified in Richland Avenue Crash

The unidentified victim was Morris FE Watson, 20, of Jackson, killed by a broken neck and internal injuries after a northbound crash on Richland Avenue Saturday night. Orville Lewis, 20, of Circle Hill, was injured and taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital before returning home. Coroner L F Jones and Officer John Ferry investigated the collision involving two trucks and a third vehicle from Mechanicsburg and Strouds Run.

Richland Avenue Morris FE. Watson Jackson L. F. Jones Orville Lewis Circle Hill Sheltering Arms Hospital Jones John Ferry Watson Lewis John Hull Mechanicsburg Patricia Mathers Strouds Run Hull Athens

Maine Vote Hints at November Fate for Parties

The Maine state and congressional elections are awaited by Democrats and Republicans as a gauge of the national mood. Analysts expect the size of the Republican majority to signal momentum, with primary battles in several states this week and Roosevelt on the presidential campaign trail.

Washington U.P Maine Roosevelt West United States Steel Corporation Republican National Committee Delly Gann

Police Clash With Strikers at Stehli Silk Mill

In High Point North Carolina police clashed with about 400 Strilhey Silk strikers trying to block a mill driveway. Tear gas was used as a hand to hand scuffle unfolded for minutes. Four men and three women were arrested, six charged with blockading private property and one with assault on an officer. The strike continued after three weeks.

High Point N. C U.P Stehli Silks Corporation

Democrats At Dinner Meetings Draw Food For Speeches

A Santa Monica dispatch notes Democrats host dinners at campaign events while Republicans favor plain speeches. The writer mocks the practice, mentions Mayor Walker and his Italian trip, and contrasts foreign education with Tammany ties, closing with a signature.

Santa Monica Calif Walker Italy Jimmy Tammany Hall

Mitchell claims Bonus Army banks filled with criminals

Attorney General Mitchell released a report defending the use of federal troops in the July eviction and alleging that many Bonus Army marchers were criminals and communists. He cited fingerprint records showing a high rate of police records and offenses among ex service members, while noting that not all participants were veterans.

Mitchell Washington Hoover Bonus Army Veterans Bureau Congress

Tax total in Athens County hits 292275 03 for June settlement

Athens County real estate taxes for the June settlement total $292275.03 as of Saturday. Treasurer G D Gorham said Saturday netted $21776.81 and when personal and intangible taxes are completed the overall figure may reach about $350000. He added personal tax books should open soon as the duplicate roll hasn’t yet arrived from the agency.

Athens County G. D. Gorham Gorham

Heidelberg College Opens Fall Term In 82nd Year

Heidelberg College in Tiffin marked the start of its 82nd year as freshmen reported for classes. Upperclass students will register on Wednesday and Thursday, and registrar forecasts a 10 percent enrollment increase from last year.

Heidelberg College Tiffin

West Virginia Gets CF Loan To Ease County Distress

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation approved a 440000 loan to the State of West Virginia to relieve distress in Logan Magnolia and Raleigh Counties for September through December.

West Virginia Washington Reconstruction Finance Corporation Logan Magnolia Raleigh

Conflicting Reports On Meigs County Mine Reopenings

Meigs County mining status grows murky as one miners official denies a deal to reopen Wed and another says a settlement is ready for work. Local leaders report ongoing talks over Governor White’s ten point plan, with mixed signals about acceptance and timing of resuming operations.

Meigs County

Legion Meets Bonus Battle Sparks National Legion Session

Portland marching order opens as Henry L. Stevens aims to push the bonus issue at the 7th National American Legion Convention. Debates split delegates with 36 factions supporting immediate payments and about 3 dozen opposing. The Hoover administration report on troops use sparks formal discussion amid internal party tensions.

American Legion Portland Ore South Carolina Florida Hoover Washington Mitchell Stevens Henry L. Stevens, Jr North Carolina Hanford MacNidey U. S Canada

Jean Harlow to Forget Tragic Death Work Called

Hollywood report says Jean Harlow widow of Paul Bern will throw herself into acting to forget the ghastly death. Her step father Marino Bello denies quarrel with Bern and she will not discuss estate matters, while Bern's brother Henry Bern pushes for answers.

Hollywood Jean Harlow Paul Bern Marino Bello Bern Henry Bern Ita Miss Harlow Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Harlow Jean Paul Belle Dorothy Millette Sacramento

New Jersey Woman Dies at 116 in Jersey City

Mrs. Dora Meyer, thought to be New Jersey’s oldest or near oldest resident, died at 116 from natural causes. Her son John, the lone survivor of 12 children, found her in bed and was hospitalized. Meyer credited longevity to eating a dozen eggs daily if finances allowed.

Jersey City N. J Dora Meyer New Jersey John. SY

Marshfield Flour Plan Applications Open Tuesday

Red Cross officials announce new flour distribution applications in New Marshfield and Mineral Districts. All current recipients must apply again with Miss Pearl French, executive secretary of the Red Cross in Athens County, at the New Marshfield building tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Red Cross New Marshfield Miss Pearl French The Athens County Roo Miss French Marshfield Misa French

Train attack on Chinese Eastern Railway capsized and loots

London dispatch reports bandits derailed a passenger train south of Harbin on the Chinese Eastern Railway. About 100 killed or wounded and 600 robbed. many passengers abducted as doctors and nurses rushed to Harbin.

London U.S Harbin Exchange Telegraph Company

Villard and Oswald Garrison Halt Bandit Raid Near Harbin

Henry Hilgard Villard reports that Oswald Garrison Villard and his father, Henry Villard, escaped a bandit raid on a Chinese Eastern Railway trail near Harbin. The two escaped by cable to safety after the wreck.

Watertown Conn U.R Henry Hilgard Villard Oswald Harbin

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