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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1932

Page

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Ohio Defeats Rio Grande in Opener 19-0

Ohio University Bobcats open the 1932 season with a 19 to 0 victory over Rio Grande College before about 4 000 fans. Sophomore Eldon Armbrust starred with a 72 yard touchdown dash and Pete Stephan shone at center while Rio Grande offered little threat.

Ohio Rio Grande Ohio University Bobcats Buckeye Rio Grand College Pete Stephan Institute Joe Olvin Lo Grande Penalta Armbrust

Father confesses slaying son to life term

LANCASTER Wis Sept 24 A father who confessed he led his 5 year old son by beating his head with a stone because the boy was off in his head and had no chance in the world was sentenced today to life imprisonment.

Lancaster Wis

Farmers to Hoover Des Moines: Disgust and Demands

Des Moines midwest farm leaders plan a parade and demonstration to press grievances on President Hoover during his Des Moines stop on October 4. Leaders Milo Reno and John A. Simpson spearhead the protest linked to the recent farm strike, with concerns over hospitality and dignity shaping administration expectations.

United Press Washington U.R Des Moines Hoover Milo Reno John A. Simpson Farmers Union Iowa

Doak Appeals for Immigration Restrictions and Tariff Support

Secretary of Labor W N Doak urged New Britain voters to back the Hoover administration on immigration policy. He praised tariffs as industrial stability and called for admitted aliens to have clean records, noting Hoover’s restraining orders on alien workers during the depression boosted national labor protection and wage standards.

New Britain Conn W. N. Doak Doak United States Hoover Congress

Hunger Strike Ends In Oak Park Pharmacy Lockup

Anthony Carlerine nears the 48th hour of a hunger strike inside a locked Oak Park drug store amid a dispute over an auction of the pharmacy assets. An ice cream company seeks to block asset removal as a constable posts notice for October 3 auction.

Oak Park Anthony Carlerine Mahatma Gandhi Carlerine Carlerime Catherine

Dry Leader Speaks In This District

Dr. Landrith former Ward Belmont College president and prohibition lecturer will deliver talks defending the prohibition law. He is scheduled to speak Tuesday at 7 30 PM at the First Christian Church Athens Tuesday 10 AM Gallipolis Baptist Church and Wednesday 3 PM at the First Christian Church Nelsonville.

Landrith Ward-Belmont College First Christian Church of Athens Gallipolis Baptist Church First Christian Church Nelsonville

Japan Wins in League Battle Seeks Delay Shelved

The League of Nations council ruled on the Lytton report after Japan sought a six week delay before discussion. China objected, accusing Japan of stalling to consolidate Manchuria control. The council set publication for October 1 and discussion for November 14.

Japan Geneva Manchuria Council of the League of Nations League League Commission Lord Lytton China Lytton

Interest Rate Is Supported for Cattlemen Loans

Washington reports that seven percent interest on loans to cattlemen from Regional Agricultural Credit Corporations is defended in RCC regulations as comparable to low banking rates. Directors note no serving or inspection fees and a noncompetitive stance with other agencies and private lenders. Applications are limited to individuals, partnerships, and corporations involved in farming or livestock activities.

Washington U.P Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Mrs Borah Improves After Psittacosis Serum Therapy

Boise Idaho September 24 Mrs William E Borah wife of the Idaho senator rallied today after a psittacosis fever attack. Serum flown from Washington D C aided her recovery with doctors reporting her fever receding and heart strengthening. If she survives she will owe thanks to the serum donors.

Boise Idaho William E. Borah Washington, D. C Borah Ralph Zark

Government cafeterias at 100 post offices eyed for end

Assistant Postmaster General John W. Phelps told a congressional committee that the Post Office Department lacks authority to serve the public in post office cafeterias. The inquiry into government competition with private business aims to force the public excluded from cafeterias in about 100 offices, with lawmakers urged to halt the operation.

Congress Washington Congressional Post Office Department John W. Phelps

Roosevelt Triumphs in West Calif Crowd of 25 000 Welcomes Governor

In Los Angeles a 25 000 strong crowd greets Governor Roosevelt as William Gibbs McAdoo accompanies him. Campaign aides say Southern California will deliver further victories after his San Francisco showing. Roosevelt hails repeal of the eighteenth amendment and attacks Republican criticism while presenting a program for government supervision of business.

Los Angeles Franklin D. Roosevelt William Gibbs McAdoo Roosevelt California San Francisco Hiram W. Johnson Alfred E. Smith McAdoo

U. S. To Probe Insull Empire

Chicago September 24 The United States District Attorney Dwight F. Green announced a thorough inquiry into the Insull empire’s financing. He said the probe will determine if any federal statutes were violated and that chiefs of all federal investigatory departments will meet to decide on next steps.

Chicago U.R United States District Attorney's Office Insull Empire Dwight F. Green Samuel Insull Martin United States Green Insull

Body of James Harney Found After Raid Near Horse Shoe Lake

The body of James Harney, brother of M. L. Harney the Chicago district prohibition administrator, was found near Horse Shoe Lake this afternoon. He had apparently been killed during a prohibition raid.

Tamarack Minn James Harney M. L. Harney Chicago Horse Shoe Lake

Blue Devils Defeat Oak Hill in Local Gridiron Action

Blue Devils roll past Oak Hill in a decisive game as committee notes and school staff listed for government roles. a separate report covers a late-night charity dance and a young girl's medical operation for needle removal, with ongoing delegate counts and a governor's economy committee update.

Pomeroy Gs Nnn Itaksip Carbonle Eee Uncey Blue Devilsa Oak Hill Gali

Presidential candidate visit stirs Beverly Hills readers

In Beverly Hills California readers expect a high turnout as the 1982 election looms. The writer describes Roosevelt as a fine man shaking lemon trees to attract Republican support while Hoover might also appear for rebuttal testimony in California, their home state.

Beverly Hills Calif Los Angeles Roosevelt Mr. Hoover Will

Thomas says systems used in classroom

Thomas argues that street education beats classrooms if schools continue to censor controversial subjects He told about 100 Michigan school superintendents that modern educational systems widen the gap between informal and formal learning and that teachers fear the chamber of commerce He criticizes blaming teachers and laments America clinging to old wagon cade civlization amid mechanical change.

Traverse City Mich Norman Thomas Michigan Thomas Chamber of Commerce America

Pitt Students Balk at Pledge

Pitt undergraduates faced a new loyalty pledge to the U S Constitution, the Pennsylvania Constitution, and university regulations. Some students protested, while university officials said the move was not tied to Judge Musmaano’s decision over pacifier dissent. John Weber defended the aim as proving the student body's loyalty.

Pittsburgh U.2 University of Pittsburgh U.S Pennsylvania M. A. Musmaano John Weber

Sea-Going Bicycle Unemployed Ohlean Sets Off for Chicago

In Toledo on September U near the Maumee River Joseph Bellock an unemployed Detroit steam fitter inventor of Angeline rides a four tire no wheel bicycle boat named Angeline. He sailed from Detroit in nine days, outrunning a three day storm. Angeline uses four truck inner tubes as hull and can move by light breeze cars or a propeller device reaching up to 1M rpm.

Ohlean Toledo Sept Maumee Chicago Joseph Bellock Detroit Angeline Ant

Nome residents monitor Hochi Nichibei plane in goodwill flight

Nome Alaska residents watched the southwest sky late today for the Japanese goodwill plane Hochi Nichibei. The Junkers monoplane was believed to be over the Bering Sea nearing the end of its 2470 mile route from Sabishiro Beach Japan to Nome, with no reports since last night.

Nome Alaska Hochi Nichibei Junkers Bering Sea Sabishiro Beach Japan

Railroads Challenge Ohio Rate Cuts at Supreme Court

The Baltimore and Ohio, New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroads ask the Ohio Supreme Court to review the Public Utilities Commission order of September 15 reducing coal freight rates from Hocking, Crookeville and Cambridge districts to Cleveland and northern Ohio. They allege the order exceeds authority, lacks justification, and harms interstate commerce. a stay hearing is set for September 27.

Ohio Public Utilities Commission Supreme Court Columbus U.P Baltimore & Ohio New York Central Pennsylvania Ohio Supreme Court Hocking Crookeville Cambridge Cleveland Akron Ohio Ratireadas The Chesapeake & Ohio Atilitin Commission

Adopts Girl Marries Her In Kentucky Legal Brief

In Covington Kentucky John Herold chief deputy county clerk issued a marriage license to L George Haucke 40 and his adopted daughter Helen Marie Kevitt Haucke 22 both of Springfield Ohio after an attorney general opinion found no Kentucky statute forbidding such a marriage The couple wed immediately after the license was granted pending final approval from state authorities.

Covington John Herold Kentucky L. George Haucke Helen Marie Kevitt Haucke Springfield Ohio Haucke George Haucke

Maine Victory Seen as forerunner of Vast Landslide

Mrs Nel lie Taylor Ross vice chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee and former Wyoming governor told about 30 Democratic women in Columbus that Maine’s victory signals a great landslide for the party. She warned that women and children bear the heaviest burden in hard times and urged voting in November.

Columbus Maine Mre Nellie Taylor Ross Democratic National Committee Wyoming Federated Democratic Women of Ohio Hoover America

Death toll from wood alcohol rises to 23 in New York

New York report shows 23 deaths from wood alcohol in lower East Side after a tainted beverage outbreak. Police investigate, with Hight cited among the deceased.

New York Lower East Side Hight

Bovdard Dies at 76 in Los Angeles

George Finley Bovdard President Emeritus of the University of Southern California died here after a long illness. He was widely regarded for his leadership and contributions to higher education.

Los Angeles George Finley Bovdard University of Southern California

Vice President Curtis to Visit Southeastern Ohio Villages

Vice President Charles FE Curtis will travel through Belpre Pomeroy and Middleport in three southeast Ohio counties on Tuesday. He will start in Point Pleasant West Virginia speak overnight in Parkersburg and visit the Cornstalk Monument before entering Ohio and leaving at the Silver Bridge Kanauga. He then heads to Charleston West Virginia for a 1 PM appearance.

Gallipolia Charles FE. Curtis Parkersburg Tia Charleston W. Ve Ohio Point Pleasant W. Va Cornstalk Monument Belpre Pomeroy Middleport Washington Athens Meige Gallia County Silver Bridge Kanauga Gallipolis Tato Charleston West Virginia

Agreement on Plan In Rail Dispute

Leading eastern railroads reached a plan for consolidating four systems involving 26 railroads and 54 600 miles of track clearing the way for formal merger applications to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Executives met in New York and generally supported the commission’s outline with minor New England changes.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission New York New England

Mrs McElhinny Dies in Circleville Home for Aged

Mrs Margaret McElhinny aged formerly of Coolville died Saturday in a Circleville home for the aged. She leaves two sisters Mrs James Gunder and Mrs Strickler of Coolville and a granddaughter Miss Ruby Gladys Mercer formerly of Athens now in New York City. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 pm at the Strickler home in Colville.

Circleville Margaret McElhinny Coolville James Gunder Strickler Ruby Gladys Mercer Athens New York City Colville

Sat Review Attacks Hoover as Dense and ignorant

The conservative Saturday Review denounces President Hoover describing him as ignorant and vain. It claims his denseness while in office would push the United States toward acting as Europe’s bully and hopes Roosevelt would win the election.

London Magasine Saturday Review Hoover Roosevelt Europe A. Wyat Tilby

Adjutant General in structa Shetler To NELSONVILLS

Ohio Adjutant General Frank D. Henderson orders Colonel Sheller to halt Mine No. 287 operations after G O Governor White’s ten point peace plan rejection. Troops to restore order if violence occurs but only under the plan.

Henderson Nelsonvills Start Ohio Frank D. Henderson John 8. Sheller Fecal Ghia Collieries Company George White Fini Ohie Coal Fielda Ohio Collieriea Company Mendelsom Sheller G. 8. Jones Munterden Henderson Inserta Ohio Colleries Southern Ohio Southern

Milk Strike Averted as Dealers Agree Price Increase

Independent milk dealers controlling about 30 percent of New York City supply reached agreement to raise prices ending a threatened metropolitan strike. The deal came as officials warned of disruptions if supply fell further.

New York Mite Econ Orig

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