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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1932

Page

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Ingalls Campaign Opens in Athens County Rally

Republican gubernatorial candidate S. Ingalls addressed about 2,000 attendees in Crooksville area as part of the kickoff in Athens County. Delegations from Meigs and Athens counties attended a dinner and reception at the Dew Hotel followed by a speech on government efficiency and efforts to reduce operating costs.

Elsonville Cen S. Ingalls Republicn Dew Ingalls Athens Party Vieftains Woman's Republican Rub Woman's Republican Club Presyterian Church Athens County Republican Robert Wood J. W. Hickman Mr. Ingalls Mr. Johnson Cleveland Nelsonville High School

Eight Chauncey men arraigned on riot and assault charges

Eight Chauncey residents faced arraignment before Magistrate C. H. Porter after an alleged Chauncey Tuesday night attack on Emmett Pickett and Virgil Hamilton. Leonard and Dickerson charged with assault with intent to kill pleaded not guilty. bond set at 3800 each and they jailed for failure to post. All eight pleaded not guilty to riotously assembling with intent to commit assault. bonds 300 each and none posted. Others faced varied charges including dynamite placement and liquor possession. several pled guilty to improper license tags or hunting violations. some cases set for Sept. 26.

Chauncey C. H. Porter Emmett Pickett Virgil Hamilton Mike Leonard Thomas Dickerson Harry Phillips George Smith Fred Farrell Wayne Wingett George Rasp National Guard Charles Deering Buchtel Peter Barrows Curt Daugherty Athens County Common Pleas Court Porter William Hunter Sugar Creek RB. F. Swartz Donald Clarence Bean Guysville

Jury Seated for Maschke Embezzlement Trial

Cleveland on September 22 jury panel formed with eight women and four men for the trial of Maurice Maschke and five co defendants over an alleged embezzlement totaling 177000 from the Cuyahoga County Treasury.

Cleveland Maurice Maschke Cuyahoga County Treas Mary

Disarmament Debate: Personal Affair Not U S Business

In Beverly Hills a reader argues that meddling in another nation's disarmament is improper. He compares it to personal choices and asserts no country should be advised on its defenses. The letter dismisses external pressure as ineffective and intrusive.

Beverly Hills Calif Germany Will

Farmer Relief Plea Renewed at Iowa Union Convention

Des Moines leaders at the Iowa Farmers Union convention call for a 20 000 farmer demonstration when President Hoover visits Des Moines on October 4 and warn that dictatorship or revolution may be the only path to farm relief. John A Simpson national president urges relief during the next presidential term or risk the country losing its next president. He declares food clothing and shelter are human rights and implies action if the current system fails.

Des Moines U.R Hoover Iowa Farmers Union John A. Simpson The Farmers Union Princess Theater United States

Hoover to Press Present Recovery Plan in Campaign

President Hoover will avoid new economic remedies in his speeches and push to let the current recovery program run with supportive leadership. White House aides say campaign strategy centers on reaffirming existing measures rather than introducing new medicine.

Hoover Washington

Chauncey Man Fatally Struck by Car on Sugar Creek Road

Richard L. Keasey aged 2 of Chauncey was killed when he stepped in front of a car driven by Martin M. Murphy of Glouster on Sugar Creek Road. The accident occurred while repair work was being done on a punctured tire. Keasey died at Sheltering Arms Hospital from brain injuries. Coroner L. F. Jones ruled the death accidental. Father P. R. Keasey said Murphy was traveling about 30 mph and stopped after the impact.

Richard L. Keasey Chauncey Sugar Creek Martin M. Murphy Glouster Keasey Sheltering Arms Hospital Murphy P. R. Keasey Athens Young Keasey L. F. Jones

Dr Bryan Sets Out Past Study Goals for Education

Ohio University president Dr E B Bryan argues for studying the past to prepare for the future. He says students focus on what has been discovered thought and done, spanning science philosophy and history, while cautioning that tomorrow’s world remains unknown and needs balanced study.

Bryan E. B. Bryan Ohio University Doctor Bryan

Guards Patrol Oil Field After Clashes In Oklahoma

Oklahoma Governor Alfalfa Bill Murray orders National Guardsmen to patrol the Wilcox Oil & Gas field amid clashes with workers. Several injuries reported as troops dispersed demonstrators with fists, pistol butts, and tear gas. Court permit for production tied to a $5 000 supersedeas bond criticized as a monstrosity of justice by the governor.

Oklahoma City Okla U.P W. H Bill) Murray Murray Wilcox Oil & Gas Company

Grange Members Plan Union Church Service

Athens Grange members will gather at 7 p m Sunday at the Grange Hall to march in a joint service at Union Church. Grange Master John Hope presides with a program including choir selections scripture reading by Mrs Dave Jones prayers by Mrs John Hope a string quartet teachings by R R Barker and remarks by County Agent T H Johnson followed by a sermon by Reverend Davidson and a talk by David Jones.

Athens Grange Union Church Ser Grange John Hope Dave Jones The R. R. Barker George Snyder Naomi McNeal Davidson David Jones T. H. Johnson

Ninth Annual Vocational Agriculture Day Slated in Ohio

More than 500 vocational agricultural students will attend the Ninth Annual Vocational Agriculture Day in Carpenter next Monday and Fleming on Tuesday. The group will tour the experiment farms to study ongoing experimental work with experts detailing their specialties. Written reports will be submitted, and a prize awarded for the best submission.

Ohio Carpenter Fleming

Orders Inquiry Into Affairs of State Hospital

Lima prints that the State Welfare Department will investigate Lima State Hospital for the Insane amid charges of mismanagement. Director John McSweeney and attorney Francis W. Durbin discuss alleged overworked guards, improper garage charges, loan interest, and inflated prices at the hospital commissary.

Lima Lima State Hospital State Welfare Department W. H. Worban Francis W. Durbin State Welfare John McSweeney McSweeney Durbin

Borrowing Probe Hits Two County Officials

Bryan Ohio September 22 A grand jury probes Williams County treasurer Lewis H Robb and deputy treasurer Prather Hitt after Hitt admits they borrowed about 37000 to 38000 from the county treasury to invest in the stock market Prosecutor Charles I Stahl orders repayment by Monday with Oct 3 target for grand jury presentation Robb remains at home two weeks as the inquiry begins

Bryan, CO U.P Lewis H. Robb Williams County Prather Hitt Hitt Robb Charles I. Stahl

Maumee River Scenic Park Opens in Napoleon Ceremony

The Maumee River Scenic and Historic Highway Association formally opened a new park in Napoleon Ohio on Wednesday. Governor George White attended along with 8,900 people for the ceremony.

Napoleon Maumee River

Coal Trade on Lakes Gains So Far This Year

Coal shipments up the Great Lakes show a substantial rise from the year’s low point but lag 1931 figures. Ore loadings remain flat with no pickup. This week’s loading tops last week at 835,246 tons, vs 844,000 the prior week, with current loadings about 200,000 tons above the mid summer average. Year to date shipments total 14,775,000 tons compared with 21,820,000 for the same period last year.

Cleveland U.P Great Lakes Coal & Ore Exchange

Alcohol Toll Heavy on New York's East Side

Nine men have died after consuming wood alcohol sold as beverage on the lower East Side since Monday. Four deaths occurred yesterday marking the third major poison liquor outbreak this year.

New York Lower East Side

Public Health Service Sends Serum for Mrs Borah

The U S Public Health Service prepared a special serum for Mrs William E Borah wife of the senator ill of parrot fever at Boise Idaho It was to be airlifted from Washington to Cleveland and Cheyenne then on to Boise with a 5 20 p m departure and morning arrival in Cheyenne

Washington U.P U. S. Public Health Service William E. Borah Boise Idaho Cleveland Cheyenne Wyo

Pressure: Classified highlights near Harrisonville

Classified items include a lost head of half grown turkeys near Harrisonville. Peacher for canning offered at 1 dollar per basket. A loan on easy terms is available. A used coal heater can be purchased for 12.50.

Harrisonville Classification AG

Prosecutor Bolin Escapes Gunfire on Route 54

John Bolin Athena County prosecutor and wife were riding when a Chevrolet coupe ahead containing three men fired three shots. Bolin, unarmed, noted the shot may stem from intoxication. The car fled after Bolin recorded the license number, later traced to a seller in Nelsonville.

John Bolin Athena County Bolin London Carbondale Alin Nelsonville

Pomeroy Freight Rates Under Scrutiny by PUC

The Public Utilities Commission opened an investigation of coal freight rates from the Pomeroy District to Cleveland Akron and other Northern Ohio points. It cites rate reductions in rival districts and calls railroads to show cause why Pomeroy rates should not be cut. Hearing set for Oct. 6.

Columbus U.P Public Utilities Commission Pomeroy District Cleveland Akron Ohio Pomeroy Field New York Central

McKinley Speaks As Athens High Holds Pep Assembly

Athens high school held its first term assembly led by coach Pete McKinley who spoke on football rules for the coming year. Richard Rutkoskie ordered the 11 o'clock pep meeting with piano duets by Imes and Bingman and a football discussion by Jimmy Roach. The gathering cheered under leaders Bardin and Phillips as the team prepared for Friday's game with New Lexington.

Athens High School Richard Rutkoskie Richard Imes Robert Bingman Jimmy Roach Pete McKinley Joe Bardin John Phillips New Lexington

Federal Attorneys Probe Davis Lottery Money Link

Federal attorneys claim to show a financial triple play involving lottery funds from Moose Lodge charity events traced through the Gate to the Moose and then to a bank. They allege Senator James J. Davis profited from promoting a lodge lottery in violation of law and that the loan to his wife was repaid using Moose funds.

New York U.P Moose Lodge James J. Davis Pennsylvania Bali

Miners and Operators at Tropic to Confer on Differentials

Miners at Manhattan Coal Company No 52 Mine Tropic and the company met with Lat Colonel John B Shelter to discuss wage differentials in Crookaville district under governor plan. Adjutant General Henderson and Mine Inspector Berry join for possible settlement today. Funeral of Anthony Veney causes mine No 52 closure. others operate with 160 men on work sheets.

Tropic Nelsonville Manhattan Coal Company Crookaville Frank D. Henderson James Berry Shetler Chauncey Anthony Veney Doty Coal Company Redtown

Roosevelt Seeks New Deal in Power and Utilities

On the Roosevelt special en route to San Francisco, Franklin D. Roosevelt lays out an eight hour policy for a new deal in government conduct of water power and utility regulation. He travels down the Pacific coast after speaking in Portland and pledges no surrender of federal sovereignty over power sources.

Roosevelt San Francisco Provernor Franklin D. Roosevelt California Hoover Pacific Coast Portland Ore Tta Ita

Curtin Defends Reconstruction Finance in East Tennessee Speech

Vice President Charles Curtin spoke before thousands in Knoxville Tennessee defending the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. He rejected claims the loans only aided large banks and railroads stating 84 percent of beneficiary banks are in cities under 25 000 and loans aided individual depositors.

Knojville Tenn Reconstruction Finance Corporation Charles Curtin

Dixon accuses Roosevelt of masking as a great leader

Assistant Secretary of Interior Joseph M. Dixon, who led the Bull Moose effort in 1912, charges Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt with trying to masquerade in the lion's skin of his distinguished fifth cousin.

Washington Interior Joseph M. Dixon Franklin D. Roosevelt

Father Beaten Daughters Over Bedtime Arrested

In Columbus on September 22 a 52 year old man Charlie Bell allegedly beat his daughters Eva 18 and Roxie 19 with a ball after they refused to go to bed at 9 30 p m Wednesday night. He was held by police for investigation. Eva was struck on the arm forehead and knee while Roxie received a deep head laceration when she tried to aid her sister.

Columbus U.P Charlies Bell Eva Roxie Bell

Email arsenal taken from Nelsonville home

National Guard officers recovered an email arsenal consisting of seven rifles and shotguns one revolver two U S holsters and an are my saddie from the home of James Smith on New Road near Nelsonville after an arch by home guards yesterday afternoon.

Nelsonville National Guard James Smith New Road

Firearm seizure details from Smith case report

No charge was preferred against Smith who said he acquired the weapons as a hobby by trade and purchase. The guns were turned over to Sheriff Wayne Wingett who issued a receipt to the owner. Equipment included several rifles shotguns and revolvers such as a Winchester repeater Colt Marlin Winchester Model 351 Winchester automatic and a Meridian fire shotgun.

Waa Smith Wayne Wingett Winchester

New wage scale proposed by coal operators in Ohio

New Philadelphia reports coal operators submitted a wage scale to miners that would run until May 17, aligning with Governor White's expiration in the Hocking Valley. Miners, who had rejected a prior offer, are expected to accept this scale of 40 cents per ton for loaders and 74 cents for machine cutting along with 3.28 for day labor after several talks failed to fix a competitive rate with Cambridge and Eastern Ohio fields.

Philadelphia U.p.-Tuscarawas County George White Hocking Valley Cambridge Ohio

Picketing at Rose Farm Mines Halts Access Over Wages

Heavy picketing continued today at Rose Farm Mines No 51 and 82 of the Manhattan Coal Company where notices were posted yesterday alleging wages below the governor White's mine settlement plan. No miners got through the lines.

Crooksville Rose Farm Manhattan Coal Company Governor White

Promises Economy Highlighted by Governor White

Governor White spoke at a Miami County Democratic picnic and barbecue to outline two years of office, accusing Republicans of exaggerated claims and stating he kept his promise of real economy and reduced administrative costs in state government.

Troy U.R White Miami County Stael

Emancipation Clemency Granted to Akron Man

Governor White commutes Victor Gwinn’s first degree murder sentence, freeing the Akron man on Emancipation Day. Gwinn was convicted in 1921 for killing Porter Harris over a board bill.

Columbus Victor Gwinn Akron White Gwinn Porter Harris

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