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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1935

Page

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Nations at Geneva Hear Speeches Involving Hitlers Tone

Reported remarks at the League of Nations assembly address Hitler’s statements and warn against aggression. Stasys Lozoraitis and De Valera are cited amid debates on peace, collective security, and the dangers of small nations being drawn into powerful disputes. Italian and French press opinions on Italy’s friendship plan and military actions in Eritrea are noted.

Geneva Per la Stampa Italy

Unclear OCR Incident Report Amid Mixed Traffic News

Fragmented text shows scattered names and places from Ohio areas including Lancaster and Springfield. Mentions road accident injuries and a street car collision, with limited legible details about persons Ruth, Walkedong, and Aut o deaths. Readable elements point to local traffic incidents and fatalities without coherent chronology or full identities.

Unclear OCR fragment hints at ads and notices

Fragmentary text references new series and ads with scattered phrases about praise and trade. No coherent events, people, places, or dates are discernible to form a factual summary.

Rowsa Brook Pidio

Finger gun scare ends in near arrest in Hamilton

James Mayer, 21, Cleveland, a CCC worker assigned to a camp near Wilmington, avoided armed robbery charges after a woman, May Davis of Hamilton, said he pressed what appeared to be a pistol against her back and demanded money. He is to appear in court Tuesday.

Hamilton James Mayer Cleveland CCC Wumington May Davis

Five Killed in Head-On Car and Truck Crash Near Canfield

YOUNGSTOWN UP Two Canfield schoolboys remain hospitalized today as funeral arrangements go forward for four classmates and a teacher killed in a Saturday automobile collision. Coach Michael Fusek died when his car struck a lime truck on a narrow Canfield road. Teens Ted Hagstrom Bert Little John Stock and Robert Cutting were among the dead. The truck driver and two sons escaped with minor injuries.

Youngstown Canfield Arthur Sherman Bernard West Michael Fusek Canfield High Hool Fusek Ted Hagstrom Bert Little John Stock Robert Cutting

Bowman Gets Sanity Hearing in Kentucky Case

Neal Bowman, once condemned to die for a Mercer County killing, seeks a sanity hearing in Franklin Circuit Court. The hearing Tuesday is supported by Rev. L. D. Stucker and will be argued by Commonwealth and County Attorneys Ardery and Hanrahan. Bowman escaped from the Ohio Hospital for the Criminally Insane in Lima in 1933.

Frankfort Neal Bowman Southeastern Ohio Badman Kentucky Ohio Hospital Franklin Circuit Court Bowman L. D. Stucker State Reformatory Commonwealth William B. Ardery James P. Hanrahan Joseph C. Jones Ohio Hospital For Criminal Insane Lima Comer Franklin Mercert Court of Appeals

Hope for Recovery of Wounded Lad Held

Dana Lee Tom, a 16 year old from Athens, is at Sheltering Arms Hospital with a bullet wound in the stomach. He spoke with attendants and asked for food, though he had a restless night. Doctors express guarded optimism about his recovery while noting he remains in danger. John Barker, 34, of Athens, accused of shooting him, remains jailed with no charges filed.

Dana Lee Tom

Industry Half Way Back Says Col Ayres Reports

Cleveland economist Col Leonard Ayres reports industry has regained one half of its drop from last summer and moved toward normal. He notes sustained three year progress supports continued recovery in industrial production.

Cleveland Leonard Ayres

Fight escape as boat burns on Ohio River

Eight people saved themselves after a boat exploded and caught fire on the Ohio River near Cincinnati. The pleasure scow belonging to Harry Mathws was destroyed as passengers fled by four canoes or swam to shore.

Cincinnati Harry Mathws Ohio River

Louisiana Power Struggle Centers On Long Widow and Foe

Prominent mention of 332 linked to seizing two top Louisiana offices. Efforts push Mrs. Long to accept her husband’s senate seat while Representative Cleveland Dear is groomed as the anti Huey Long candidate for governor.

Louisiana Mrs. Long Cleveland Dear Huey Long

Davey Welfare Building Plan Faces Legislature Hurdles

Governor Davey’s $20 million state building program risks delay as federal approval from Hopkins is pending. The special session opens Wednesday to map financing, with a plan to begin $3 million immediately and secure $2 million from federal authorities. Opposition cites debt limits and legal challenges. The session will also tackle $5 million for senior pension needs and may test the program in court.

Solons Columbus Davey Hopkins Ohio

Made Issue by Party Leaders

Citizens across the nation celebrate Constitution week marking the 148th anniversary of the constitution's signing. Republicans turn the holiday into a drama on the "Save the Constitution" theme, with many Old Line Democrats joining. Chicago plans a Tuesday pageant and oratory recalling last year's Century of Progress rally that net $140,000, while governors and mayors pro claim holidays nationwide.

Chicago

Harriett Hawk Dies in New Marshfield At 77

Mrs. Harriett Hawk aged 77 died at 6 a m Monday at the home of her son Austin Hawk in New Marshfield where she had lived since her husband Theodore Hawk died two years ago. She leaves two sons Austin and Ed Hawk both of New Marshfield, two brothers Sam Baughman of Athens and Lee Baughman of near Jerseyville, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a m at the Methodist Protestant Church in New Marshfield with Rev Myron Martin in charge. Burial will be in New Marshfield Cemetery.

Harriett Hawk Austin Hawk New Marshfield Theodore Hawk Methodist Protestant Church Myron Martin

Bank President Elman Hanson Dies at 56

Funeral services will be held Tuesday for Elman S. Hanson vice-president of the Central United National Bank who died Sunday from a heart attack.

Cleveland Elman S. Hanson Central United National Bank

Kentucky Girl Held in Death of Oil Worker

Owensboro Kentucky nineteen year old Christine Lanham confessed to shooting Ezra Boarman a thirty five year old oil field worker after he made improper advances. Lanham and Rose Stites sixteen implicated each other in the slaying and are in custody awaiting an examining trial.

Kentucky Owensboro Christine Lanham Ezra Boarman Here Rose Stites Richards Boarman Bandito

Hospital founder Dr Beatty dies after two months illness

Dr. B. W. Beatty founder in 1928 of Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton and a noted Ohio Mason, Lion Clubs vice president, died late Sunday after a two month illness.

Dayton B. W. Beatty Good Samaritan Hospital Ohio International Lions Clubs

Plot to Kill Huey Long Cited by Secretary Claims Weiss Picked

The plan to kill Huey Long named Dr. Carl A. Weiss Jr as the slayer. Earle Cherstnberry says he has evidence showing Weiss was chosen by drawing lots.

Huey Long Carl A. Weiss, Jr Kingfish Earle Christenberry Weiss

Xenia Soldiers Home Budget Sparks Legion Report

The American Legion committee found the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home in Xenia could run on 479,241 for 1935 and 425,228 for 1936, over the governor’s cut. They praised management but urged the resignation of Urbana postmaster Paul F. Dye from the board. The governor’s report was not released.

Columbus American Legion Committee Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors Xenia Davey Legion Gilson Light Toledo Legion Committee William Ronald Legion Group Ohio Paul F. Dye Urbana

Hold Brother Of Slain Man In Cincinnati

Howard V. Burk, 27, is charged with murder in the shooting of his brother Robert Burk, 32, at a Sharonville cafe after a long feud and a quarrel involving Burk’s wife. Prosecutor Louis J. Schneider said Burk admitted it went haywire and that the pistol fired twice in a flash after Burk lunged and claimed he did not intend to pull the trigger.

Cincinnati Howard V. Burk Robert Louis J. Schneider Burk Sharonville

Pigiron in Spotlight Of Steel Industry

Pigiron took center stage in the steel sector as operations rose two points to four percent, with Steel magazine noting consumers are expanding melts and building inventories against anticipated price rises and viewing pig iron as an inflation hedge.

Cleveland Pigiron

Girl and husband held for preying on motorists

In Cincinnati Judge William D Alexander held Evelyn Bamon te 19 and her husband Dominic 20 for grand jury on charges of preying on motorists The Blonde Bandit and Dominic denied luring motorists to a waiting spot where Dominic and Joseph Gilene 17 lay in wait Gilene was turned over to juvenile court

Cincinnati William D. Alexander Evelyn Bamonte Dominic Joseph Gilene Gilene

Aide Ernest Draper Signs to Join Commerce Post

Ernest G. Draper is shown signing documents accepting the role as assistant to Secretary of Commerce Daniel Roper. The image captures the transition as Draper begins duties in the secretary’s office and outlines the formal step of appointment.

Secretary of Commerce Daniel Roper Ernest G. Draper Roper

Woman's Sight Endangered by Acid Attack in Cleveland

Detectives charged 21 year old Joe Studney with burning acid on the face of 24 year old Helen Bonewicz, menacing her sight after attempting to disfigure her to win her back. He chased her for blocks with an ice pick, then threatening self harm before the incident near her home. Mrs Bonewicz, mother of a four year old, is separated from her husband and hospitalized with facial burns.

Cleveland Joe Studney Studney Helen Bonewicz

Ohio Edison Cleared of Charges in Common Pleas Court

A judge in Hillsboro Ohio cleared the Ohio Edison Company and its parent Commonwealth Southern Corporation of fraud charges raised by stockholder Harry Engle and others. Engle sought receivership over Ohio Edison, alleging fraud in the 1950 merger uniting Youngstown Akron and Springfield power firms.

Youngstown Ohio Edison Co Commonwealth @ Southern Corporation Harry Engle Edison Common Pleas Court Charlies M. McBride Hillsboro Ohio Engie Ohio Edison Akron Springfield

Ohio Counties Start Relief Administration

Eleven counties administered relief to their own clients today as the first group under a statewide liquidation plan Federal authorities aim to finish by November 1. Between now and October 1 eight more counties will take charge, continuing a Federal role since March. The Federal relief administration will keep supplying surplus commodities.

Columbus Federal Relief Administration

Cleveland men trap robber at station and kill suspect

Clarence and George Mayer filling station owners shot and killed a holdup man after five shotgun blasts as Gallagher, 20, attempted a robbery. The incident followed four robberies since June 9 and occurred Sunday night. The shooter used a shotgun and turned himself in.

Cleveland Clarence George Mayer Mark Gallagher Gallagher Clarence Meyer

Hitler Bans Jews From Citizenship and Marriage

The Reichstag enacted anti Jewish laws banning citizenship for Jews, forbidding intermarriage with Aryans, and prohibiting Aryan servant girls under 45. The measures, effective immediately, also define Reich citizenship, flag, colors, and blood honor protections, with marriages between Jews and Germans forbidden and foreign marriages void.

Nurnberg Germany Adolf Hitler Third Reich Reichstag Reich Hitler

One Dead Two Hurt In Italo Negro Fight

Steubenville police report an Italo Negro argument escalated to gunfire Saturday. Tony Rigilio, 39, died. his brother Joseph, 35, and Joseph Slackless, 33, a Black man, were wounded. all three involved in the dispute.

Steubenville Ross Cunningham Tony Rigilio Joseph Rigillo Joseph Slackless Tony Rittle

Current Extension Talks Aim To Avert Coal Walkout

A joint committee of operators and United Mine Workers leaders negotiated wages and hours in Appalachia as a strike threat lingered past a one week extension ordered by John L. Lewis. Meetings with Edward F. McGrady yielded little progress while twelve large mines remained active. a separate legal challenge sought to dismiss the Guffey Coal Stabilization Bill in D C Supreme Court.

Washington Appalachian John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Marvin Mclntyre Roosevelt Edward F. McGrady District of Columbia Supreme Court James W. Carter West Virginia

Coshocton Strikers Officials Sign Truce

Coshocton and Novelty Advertising Company officials agreed on a truce today. Strikera will allow company employees to enter and the firm will not resume operations until the National Labor Relations Board rules. William Green, AFL president, criticized the company for importing guards with death-dealing weapons.

Coshocton Strikera Novelty Advertising Company National Labor Relations Board William Green American Federation of Labor

Four Cities Seek 1936 State Moose Convention

An executive committee of the Ohio State Morse Association considered offers from Cleveland Warren Dayton and Toledo for its 1936 convention. No decision will be made until October. District presidents were elected on Sunday at closing sessions of this year s convention.

Columbus AAS Ohio State Morse Association Cleveland Warren Dayton Toledo

CCC Recruit Killed in Crash Near Urbana

An automobile crashed into a bridge abutment three miles north of Urbana killing one Civilian Conservation Corps recruit and injuring five others. The youths were returning from a 72 hour leave to their camp at Bryan Park near Yellow Springs. The driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel.

Mother of Six Kills Self in Personal Crisis

Coroner E. B. Smith reported today that Mrs. Mary Blake, age 34, a mother of six, committed suicide by poison. Police believe the act stems from a personal crisis affecting the woman, who resided in Columbur-4 area.

Columbur E. Bee. Smith Mary Blakeman

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